The Kyriakis Baby

The Kyriakis Baby by Sara Wood Harlequin Presents # 2216 - November 2001 The Greek Tycoons themed series Leon and Emma were best friends and lovers in college. When their affair ended very abruptly, Emma was heartbroken and thankful for the support and caring shown to her by Leon's brother, Taki. She married Taki on the rebound and soon regretted it. Mere months after giving birth to her daughter Lexi, a drunken Taki dies in an auto accident, leaving Emma to face the music for his criminal deeds. He's framed her for defrauding the family clients, nearly ruining the family and the business. As the evidence of her innocence has apparently died with Taki, Emma is convicted, her child taken to Greece by Leon. Now upon her release from prison, Emma is determined to reclaim her daughter. Leon isn't receptive to having the woman who contributed to his brother's death and nearly ruined his family have anything to do with the toddler, so he sets out to prove to her that she isn't needed. And she discovers that Lexi is loved very much and that it would hurt her to be taken away from Leon. From the openning chapter, Ms. Wood writes a powerfully emotional love story. Leon's struggle with himself is bitter. He despises Emma for all the sins he believes she has committed and yet can't help his burning desire for her. Emma is a remarkably strong woman, who has endured more in her young life than any woman should have to endure. There are incredibly poignant moments that will stay with me for some time. Leon's discoveries of the truth and Emma's journey to become a mother to her child is a heart wrenching and finally a heart warming one. These characters are rich with life. Well done!