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Helios: A Stand-Alone Greek Holiday Romp
It's Nicole's first international assignment, and the pressure's on—not that anything will ever be good enough for her backstabbing boss.
But the rick and powerful client, Konstantinos, has his own agenda for Nicole ...
Advertising agent Nicole is very much a lady, for all the good it's done her conniving boss takes credit for her ideas, and sends her on a last-minute overseas assignment to that's bound to fail. Nervous, but determined to do her best, Nicole accepts some ouzo—okay, LOTS—from her handsome seatmate. She yields to the temptation of the sexy stranger on the transatlantic flight, unaware he’s the client she’s going to pitch. Blown away that her Mile High fantasy made flesh is the Helios CEO, she struggles to balance the professionalism her job demands with the irresistible magnetism of her client. Konstantinos sweeps her into a dizzying world—haute cuisine, enthralling trips by jet and yacht, stunning vistas on his private Grecian beach—and into his bed, where Nicole finds passion she'd never imagined. She dares to hope it's more than a fling.
Captivated by Nicole's fresh charm and her killer business instincts, Konstantinos chooses her campaign, antagonizing powerful board members who want him out. Then scandalous photos of the two show up in a Greek tabloid, threatening both their careers—and their love affair. Escape to sunny Greece for this steamy workplace romance! A stand-alone novel in The Helios Series, Helios contains laugh-out-loud moments, family drama, a delicious billionaire, and a young woman struggling to overcome a backstabbing boss. No cliffhangers!
But the rick and powerful client, Konstantinos, has his own agenda for Nicole ...
Advertising agent Nicole is very much a lady, for all the good it's done her conniving boss takes credit for her ideas, and sends her on a last-minute overseas assignment to that's bound to fail. Nervous, but determined to do her best, Nicole accepts some ouzo—okay, LOTS—from her handsome seatmate. She yields to the temptation of the sexy stranger on the transatlantic flight, unaware he’s the client she’s going to pitch. Blown away that her Mile High fantasy made flesh is the Helios CEO, she struggles to balance the professionalism her job demands with the irresistible magnetism of her client. Konstantinos sweeps her into a dizzying world—haute cuisine, enthralling trips by jet and yacht, stunning vistas on his private Grecian beach—and into his bed, where Nicole finds passion she'd never imagined. She dares to hope it's more than a fling.
Captivated by Nicole's fresh charm and her killer business instincts, Konstantinos chooses her campaign, antagonizing powerful board members who want him out. Then scandalous photos of the two show up in a Greek tabloid, threatening both their careers—and their love affair. Escape to sunny Greece for this steamy workplace romance! A stand-alone novel in The Helios Series, Helios contains laugh-out-loud moments, family drama, a delicious billionaire, and a young woman struggling to overcome a backstabbing boss. No cliffhangers!
- GenresRomanceContemporary
336 pages, Paperback
Published June 22, 2020
37 people are currently reading
51 people want to read
About the author
Chloe Holiday
13 books64 followersI write the things I love to read: steamy, fun stories about ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances, smart women and men who aren’t jerks. I like to read about friendships, either close women or a good bromance. I want all the feels: the thrill of a smoldering gaze or the barest brush of fingertips, the shocked gasp at the underhanded villain, the angst of heartbreak, the joy of reunion, and of course, happily ever after!
I enjoy a sneak peek into intriguing groups, whether that be military personnel, medicine, or another culture like Greece. It’s fun to live vicariously and go sailing, diving, or rock climbing. A bit of danger always gets me going, so many of my Romances have a thriller subplot. I also write thrillers with a slow-burn romantic subplot.
I love humor and am partial to witty banter and embarrassing situations! Love is funny sometimes!
I hate to read the same old thing, with only the names and places changed, so my goal is to bring you a fresh, fun, NEW story every time, with NO CLIFFHANGERS!
More than anything, I want a rollicking, great story that I can’t put down, one where love prevails in the end, one that will whisk me away from my own tribulations.
Come join me at http://www.chloeholiday.com/ and https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Holiday/... !
I enjoy a sneak peek into intriguing groups, whether that be military personnel, medicine, or another culture like Greece. It’s fun to live vicariously and go sailing, diving, or rock climbing. A bit of danger always gets me going, so many of my Romances have a thriller subplot. I also write thrillers with a slow-burn romantic subplot.
I love humor and am partial to witty banter and embarrassing situations! Love is funny sometimes!
I hate to read the same old thing, with only the names and places changed, so my goal is to bring you a fresh, fun, NEW story every time, with NO CLIFFHANGERS!
More than anything, I want a rollicking, great story that I can’t put down, one where love prevails in the end, one that will whisk me away from my own tribulations.
Come join me at http://www.chloeholiday.com/ and https://www.amazon.com/Chloe-Holiday/... !
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October 12, 2020
I’m definitely in the minority here.
I quite liked the beginning of this book. But then it seemed to drag and Nicole began to annoy me.
I just felt the story to pages ratio was out. I found myself bored and skimming chunks.
The ending was nice as well. Just too long in the middle.
So I’m parting ways with this series. It’s obviously not for me.
August 15, 2020
This book has a beautiful, romantic setting in Greece, with such fantastic detail on the culture and history. Sexy as well as smart, with unexpected twists and even some intrigue. The romance is great, but this is also a story about friendship, finding your own way in the world, and mending family ties. All handled with smooth, can't-put-it-down writing and the perfect touches of humor at just the right moments.
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October 14, 2020
oh this is wonderful. A lovely location--GREECE! A feisty, fun main character--Nicole, and a handsome Greek tycoon! I LOVED this.. Writing is just top notch. Witty dialogue. Plot moves right along. Greek words thrown in here and there--just great. The author clearly knows Greece. Even inspired me to rent a Greek movie and google some of the locations! The Greek tourism board should give Ms. Holiday a tip!!! A perfect escape book with wonderful, relatable characters.
July 1, 2020
Chloe Holiday’s Helios is a romance novel that will steal the hearts of her readers. Straying from the traditional cookie-cutter formula of the romance genre, readers are taken on a complicated journey with Nicole and the captivating CEO, Konstantinos. With beautifully crafted characters and compelling storytelling, readers won’t want to put the book down!
July 4, 2020
I just loved this, there was nothing dark or deadly going on, it was a beautifully written love story with a few twists. Definitely gave a warm fuzzy feeling, which makes me want to visit Greece and trace Nicole and Konstantino's sightseeing trips. I voluntarily reviewed this book.
June 9, 2020
My new favorite romance. I enjoy travel and loved all the details Chloe put into Greece. It's a fun story with sultry characters. It's well written, perfect for a smooth and enjoyable read.
July 2, 2020
A great debut novel, fulfilling the promise of the introductory novella Finders Keepers.
It's a fun, fast-paced, easy read and it's not only the moussaka that's steaming!
Highly recommended.
It's a fun, fast-paced, easy read and it's not only the moussaka that's steaming!
Highly recommended.
July 12, 2020
Everything you could want in a fun romance. Billionaires, an exotic land, foreign customs, and a girl who discovers her own inner strength while finding love at the same time. This is a great book for reading on the beach, relaxing at night, or under the table at a boring meeting at work (maybe not that last one!). We all read stories like this one to escape our own lives for awhile and this write knows how to immerse you in the scenes and customs of a place most of us have never been to, although after reading this novel Greece will have to be part of your bucket list of places to visit.
Still, it isn't enough to just write about a foreign land. If it was we would all be reading travel guides instead of romance novels. The characters are engaging and the plot is fully drawn. I look forward to reading more from this author and so should you.
Still, it isn't enough to just write about a foreign land. If it was we would all be reading travel guides instead of romance novels. The characters are engaging and the plot is fully drawn. I look forward to reading more from this author and so should you.
July 19, 2020
A sweet story about a girl who is out to prove herself. The story is set in Washington DC and Greece. The story is simple, written in a simple language and moves at a rapid pace with twists and turns.
The characters are realistic and relatable. I loved the secondary characters especially, Kostantinos’s house staff and Sara Ann, Nicole’s best friend. I loved the friendship between Farah and Nicole.
The author has touched a lot on Greek Mythology, Greek customs and also Greek dishes.
As the story proceeded, I really wanted to know what happened next, just could not put it down and finished it in one sitting.
This is the first book that I have read from the author and would love to read more books from her. I loved the story and am waiting for Sara Ann’s story next.
The characters are realistic and relatable. I loved the secondary characters especially, Kostantinos’s house staff and Sara Ann, Nicole’s best friend. I loved the friendship between Farah and Nicole.
The author has touched a lot on Greek Mythology, Greek customs and also Greek dishes.
As the story proceeded, I really wanted to know what happened next, just could not put it down and finished it in one sitting.
This is the first book that I have read from the author and would love to read more books from her. I loved the story and am waiting for Sara Ann’s story next.
July 23, 2023
Great love story
This story gave you lots of insight into Greek mythology and what the country was like. Loved the battle between millionaire and small time girl. The main characters prove love conquers all. Great read!
This story gave you lots of insight into Greek mythology and what the country was like. Loved the battle between millionaire and small time girl. The main characters prove love conquers all. Great read!
December 30, 2020
The Greek scenes
I would have liked the elaborate wedding at the end and not just the talk of the wedding. Maybe even talk of a baby. But, all in all it was a good read
I would have liked the elaborate wedding at the end and not just the talk of the wedding. Maybe even talk of a baby. But, all in all it was a good read
January 17, 2021
Mostly a good story but riddled with errors...
I enjoyed this story picking it up from where Konstantinos views Nicole's marketing campaign recording. Everything before that, in the first 3 chapters, is absurd and riddled with technical errors, plot holes and typos. I nearly dumped the book dozens of times, it was so pathetic. I wish the author had found some other way to begin the story. Nicole continually hears platitudes in her head, taught by her mother, regarding a lady's conduct that would date from the 1800s. Her mother would have been born in the early 1970s so this is another point the book could have done without. I was waiting to hear "Hold an aspirin between your knees and you won't get pregnant."
More latitude taken by the author with lines like...Americans are the worst at geography...She’d be lucky if no one shanked her in the restroom...the oxymoron 'anonymous stranger'...poring instead of pouring. I finally gave up on connotating errors as it was nonstop.
l wanted to see Konstantinos and Nicole overcome their challenges and be together, but it was painful getting there.
I'm a connoisseur of covers. I don't know what happened to the cover for this book, but the cover shown with it does not relate, in any way, to this story. Konstantinos is described as having long, thick eyelashes and heavy dark brows, and is clean shaven. Even when he shaves in the story, he shaves his entire face. So who is on the cover? While he's also extremely attractive, he's not a character from this book. Relevant covers seem to have become a thing of the past. A pity.
I have a couple other books in my Kindle Library from this author, and I may try to read them after my next ARC, hoping there will be less errors and dead weight the story has to overcome.
I enjoyed this story picking it up from where Konstantinos views Nicole's marketing campaign recording. Everything before that, in the first 3 chapters, is absurd and riddled with technical errors, plot holes and typos. I nearly dumped the book dozens of times, it was so pathetic. I wish the author had found some other way to begin the story. Nicole continually hears platitudes in her head, taught by her mother, regarding a lady's conduct that would date from the 1800s. Her mother would have been born in the early 1970s so this is another point the book could have done without. I was waiting to hear "Hold an aspirin between your knees and you won't get pregnant."
More latitude taken by the author with lines like...Americans are the worst at geography...She’d be lucky if no one shanked her in the restroom...the oxymoron 'anonymous stranger'...poring instead of pouring. I finally gave up on connotating errors as it was nonstop.
l wanted to see Konstantinos and Nicole overcome their challenges and be together, but it was painful getting there.
I'm a connoisseur of covers. I don't know what happened to the cover for this book, but the cover shown with it does not relate, in any way, to this story. Konstantinos is described as having long, thick eyelashes and heavy dark brows, and is clean shaven. Even when he shaves in the story, he shaves his entire face. So who is on the cover? While he's also extremely attractive, he's not a character from this book. Relevant covers seem to have become a thing of the past. A pity.
I have a couple other books in my Kindle Library from this author, and I may try to read them after my next ARC, hoping there will be less errors and dead weight the story has to overcome.
March 23, 2021
Helios
Office treachery is what sent this h to Greece and into the arms of the one man who could make or break her. The politics and lies playing out against them is tearing them apart. But will a little team work together with his ex help them become winners in both work and love?
Office treachery is what sent this h to Greece and into the arms of the one man who could make or break her. The politics and lies playing out against them is tearing them apart. But will a little team work together with his ex help them become winners in both work and love?
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