The rebel bachelor is back… To claim her baby! In this Greek Island Brides story, pregnant surrogate Popi Costas is faced with raising her late sister’s child alone, until the baby’s wealthy uncle arrives to take charge! Apollo Drakos is distractingly handsome, but Popi won’t let that stop her fighting to keep the baby. Yet as she gets to know the man behind the wildcard reputation, Popi’s … reputation, Popi’s reconsidering welcoming Apollo into her new little family…
Greek Island Brides trilogy
Book 1 — Carrying the Greek Tycoon’s Baby
Book 2 — Claiming the Drakos Heir
Look out for the next book, coming soon
“Always love anything by this author! And this book did NOT disappoint…I always get drawn immediately into the stories written by Ms. Faye and cannot turn pages quick enough. Keep writing wonderful stories, Ms. Faye!”
— Goodreads on Heiress’s Royal Baby Bombshell
“What a delightful romance. Jennifer Faye’s Miss White and the Seventh Heir, is a spectacular book…. Ms. Faye always delivers heartwarming books, sprinkled with comedy, and a huge helping of desire!”
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This is the wonderful story of Apollo Drakos and Popi Costas that takes us back to beautiful Infinity Island in Greece. Although she has a heavy heart after the loss of her sister, Popi is excited to be working out all the final details of her friends wedding. When Apollo shows up during the wedding Popi knows it can’t mean anything good but she has no idea how much her life is about to change. I recommend you grab a copy of this one and enjoy their stormy story as much as I did.
Will Popi and Apollo fight for their niece/nephew or become a family?
Claiming the Drakos Heir by Jennifer Faye follows up with the ending of the first book and starting new for Popi and Apollo. They are only in each other’s lives because of the precious cargo that Popi is carrying. Their niece or nephew from their siblings that died too early to see if they will have a girl or boy.
Popi Costas
Popi is a stubborn woman, but she is also lovely and wants what is best for the baby that she is carrying. Thanks to her adopted sister, Adrina she thinks the worst of Apollo thinking that he will leave when things start to get complicated or that he won’t be there for their niece or nephew. Instead, Popi is going to file for custody and keep the baby on Infinity Island. Except not everything is how it seems.
Popi is a very hard worker and doesn’t know when to stop not even for the baby. She has a big heart that opens it up to a lot of people and to the one person she never thought that she would be able to know. Popi is worried about the baby being with him until he shows her that he isn’t what Adrina has told her.
I do like Popi, and I feel so bad for her. She lost her sister and brother-in-law and is now almost ready to give birth to their baby. Not only that but out of the blue Apollo shows up and wants to take away the only thing left of her sister. I love how she can open up Apollo and get him to see life could be different.
Apollo Drakos
Apollo is the younger brother of Nile and wasn’t meant for the family business. The one thing that he and Popi have in common, that isn’t their niece or nephew, is the fact that they both think that they killed their sibling. This issue is something that they both have to work through. Apollo also needs to deal with his reluctance of going home to the Drakos Estate that is now his. He wants what is best for his blood but doesn’t know if he can have it all as he wants.
Apollo is one of those wealthy trust-fund babies that go out and do whatever they want. Well, until he meets Popi. After that its all up to who you believe in to bring these two together, especially for their niece or nephew. That bundle of joy needs them both as their only family left.
Apollo is an entirely different character that I have read so far from Harlequin, and I love it. He is a rich guy, but he is altogether humble from his travels and would rather get his hands dirty. He likes to do things himself than having someone else do it. I think Apollo and Popi will be good for their niece or nephew.
Claiming the Drakos Heir is a five-star
Claiming the Drakos Heir by Jennifer Faye is so much more than what I thought it was going to be and I’m so honored to be a part of this book blog tour. Ms. Faye has taken us on a journey in this book. I have always wanted to go to Greece, and now I feel like I have just by visiting Infinity Island and a little bit of Athens that we have seen in the book. Apollo, Popi, and their bundle of joy seem like they will be good together, and I hope that they do. I love a happy ending.
I am giving it a five-star rating and recommending it to all romance readers out there.
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Karen the Baroness
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I’m a sucker for babies and pregnancy stories but Ms. Faye takes to another level. Putting two very wounded people together that shouldn’t be with one another but really do. In other words, they belonged together. Just took them a while and the bonus was the baby. The journey was long with some issues along the way but I totally understood the story arc from the first book til this one. Do you have to read the first one to understand this story? No, you don’t but I did review it and it’s a good one. Here’s the link: Review link
What sets this book apart from the pack is the emotional connection that I felt for both Popi and Apollo from the start. I could immediately tell that getting these two together would a tough road and Ms. Faye doesn’t make it easy for them. They are both emotionally scared from the deaths of her sister and his brother. Oh yes, we finally get a backstory on Nile and Adrina. It’s a fascinating story that could only be told through Apollo and Popi’s eyes. In the end, I felt like their deaths were necessary for Apollo and Popi to find each other, let go of the hurt that they had experienced with them and finally be able to find love.
The setting is again lush and exotic. The gardens at the estate sounded just wonderful and I especially liked how Ms. Faye wove Apollo’s adventures to his tending the overgrown gardens. Their relationship is intense from the beginning with the storm, the birth of the baby and then finding their footing when it came to just living in the estate once the baby is born. Anna, the housekeeper is a great secondary character that helps Apollo, in the end, understand his relationship with Popi. While this is on the sweet side, the romantic build up is well done. The chemistry is palpable and emotional. Again, don’t discount Harlequin Romance.
Overall, this is a great addition to the Greek Island Brides trilogy. We get to see Xander and Lea, which is a bonus for me. I can’t wait for Stasia’s story. Should be a doozy.
Jennifer Faye has written an enjoyable romance about loss, regret, forgiveness and love.
Popi and Apollo are both grieving when a baby comes into their lives and changes everything. They must each change the lives they’re leading in order to become the family the new baby deserves.
I read an advanced copy of this book
Claiming the Drakos Heir is the second book in the Greek Island Brides series by Jennifer Faye but it could easily be read as a standalone. I didn’t read the first book but that certainly did not pose a problem for me as there is enough of the backstory to know who Popi Costas and Apollo Drakos are and why they both want to raise their deceased siblings baby.
I loved the setting of the Greek Island and the excitement of the upcoming wedding that was about to take place. The author describes it so well I felt like I was there enjoying the beauty with the wedding party. I think it’s safe to say that I enjoyed it much more than Popi who is close to having a baby and no it’s isn’t her wedding but yes she is a surrogate for her sister, It isn’t as complicated as it sounds. it’s actually a loving gesture she made. Popi was instantly likable although I viewed Apollo negatively at first. After a couple of chapters I started to like Apollo as much as I liked Popi and really wanted them to live their best possible lives.
The arrival of a new baby is always exciting even if there are some challenges to be met such as who will raise baby, Seb and where he will live. I absolutely loved this sweet story and look forward to reading the next book in the series to find out who will be the next bride on the Greek Island. I received a complimentary copy of this book but was under no obligation to write a positive review.
Claiming the Drakos Heir
Popi is a surrogate but the parents past away. Apollo comes in town. He is the baby uncle. He wants to take the baby for his family to raise. Will he succeed?
I did enjoy the story of Popi and Apollo. Both were determined to care for the baby. I loved how Apollo took to Fatherhood.
This is part of a series but definitely a stand alone book. Don’t have to read the other books to enjoy this one.
I received a complimentary copy of from Prism book tours. I was not required to write an positive review. This is my own opinion.
I absolutely adored this novel! This is my first book by Jennifer Faye, and it most definitely will not be my last! I was hooked from page one, and taken on a whirl wind ride following these amazingly chiseled characters to the end.
I loved Popi and Apollo. They were wonderful for their roles. I loved watching Popi deal with the sudden reality of single parenthood, and when Uncle Apollo enters the picture, oh lord! I wanted to wrap my own arms around him and hold on for dear life! He was a yummy character for sure, and watching him get to know Popi, and see them get ready for parenthood was awesome. And let’s not forget about the squishy baby, Seb. Who can resist such adorableness? Definitely not this reader, that’s for sure!
If you want a book to take you on a fun ride to a fantastic island and characters that will quickly steal your breath and heart, then look no further than this 4 star read from Ms. Faye. It’s a story of letting go, moving on, and grasping the here and now and loving with all your soul. While book 2 in a series, I wasn’t confused and it’s easily read as a stand alone. Well done, Jennifer Faye! I’m looking forward to book 3.
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher/author and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*Jennifer Faye
Claiming the Drakos Heir is the second installment from Jennifer Faye’s Greek Island Brides series. Even though it is part of a series, it can be read as a stand alone. I loved the first book and this one does not disappoint. Popi and Apollo were so fun to get to know. I was not sure about Apollo at first but he quickly grew on me. Sadly, the two are grieving the death of their siblings. However, they do delightfully bond (or disagree) over the baby that Popi is carrying as a surrogate. I liked their chemistry together.
I give Claiming the Drakos Heir a well deserved five plus stars and I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy sweet and romantic books with beautiful settings. I can not wait to find out what happens next in the third addition to the Greek Island Brides series.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion
There is something magical about Infinity Island. I really enjoyed returning to the Island for this second book in the series. This one started off with Lea’s wedding and progressed to Popi Costas, who is carrying her sister and brother-in-law;s baby. Unfortunately they were killed in a boating accident so Popi is going to have to raise the child as her own.
The story starts off with the calm before the storm. A nasty storm hits the Island and Popi cannot get off of the Island. Throw in a handsome stranger, Apollo Drakos, the baby to be’s uncle, the storm, and Popi going into labor and you have a lot of drama that keeps you turning the pages quickly to find out what is going to happen next. The story just kept getting more interesting.
I enjoyed the underlying chemistry between Popi and Apollo as they try to figure out who is going to have custody of baby Seb. Apollo’s character has a lot of depth and I enjoyed sorting through each of his deep layers o find out what kind of man he was. His mom died when he was born and his dad was verbally abusive towards him and his dad was also an alcolholic.
Popi has her own demons too which you will discover when you read the story. I think this is my new favorite book by Jennifer Faye. I cannot wait to read the next one! I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.
4 1/2 STARS!
Torn between two homes! She was unselfishly giving her sister a gift, but after a horrible accident, she’s all that this unborn child has left. Or so she thinks … until it’s uncle shows up demanding to take custody! Popi and Apollo aren’t too sure what to make of each other, but when a storm strike and leaves them stranded with no one to count on but each other, they quickly bond and open their hearts to more than the bickering that’s been going on so far. Really touching story with interesting characters and a heartbreaking back story.
Pregnant Popi Costas thought this would be one of the happiest times of her lives as she made her sister’s dreams come true by being a surrogate for her baby … instead she’s going through the pregnancy by herself as she braces herself to raise a baby she was never supposed to be keeping.
Apollo Drakos arrives on Infinity Island to take his brother’s son to the Drakos estate where it needs to be raised. He might not have been there when his brother and sister-in-law where killed in a horrible accident, but he’s there for his niece or nephew now and isn’t willing to take no for an answer!
I thoroughly enjoyed Claiming the Drakos Heir. As has been said before this is the second book in the series but can be read alone. I like how the two main characters have different opinions on who should raise the baby but are able to come to an agreement without a lot of fighting. They both realized the baby’s welfare came first. I really liked how Popi was able to show Apollo that he didn’t have to keep running away to a new adventure to enjoy life. The romantic dinner Apollo put together for Popi was beautiful. This book is hard to review without giving too much away. I would highly recommend this book.
The second book in The Greek Island Brides This book had it all. Sweet, heartwarming and very sad.
Apollo came to Infinity Island to claim the Drakos Heir. What he doesn’t expect is Popi.
The baby hasn’t been born yet. He isn’t leaving without his niece or nephew. He needs to make sure Popi knows how he feels.
Popi can’t believe the playboy has come to what play nice with her because of his niece or nephew? Where was he before now? On some adventure. How could he be trusted.
See what happens when Apollo and Popi are faced with some tuff things. It’s not going to be easy.
Loved this continuing story of Infinity Island and the couples who find love and healing.
In this second book of this series, we get the story of Apollo Drakos and Popi Costas.
Popi is a wedding planner at Infinity Island and the surrogate of her now deceased sister’s and brother in law’s baby. Apollo is the adventure seeker uncle of this future child. When he shows up in the island ready to take the baby since he/she is the heir of the Drakos fortune, he not only realizes the baby has not been born but somehow he is attracted to Popi. A woman who will likely be an adversary.
Without giving away the story,suffice is to say that the plot is engaging from the first page, and the complex characters, with all their imperfections, makes them real.
At times heartbreaking as well as heartwarming, it’s a story you will enjoy.
I was entrusted a copy of this book. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
Although this is book two of the Greek Island Brides series, it is a standalone story however it is always fun to revisit familiar places and characters. Having said that, boy did I love being back on a sunny, warm, inviting Greek island! Well, except for the spate of bad weather this time…
Claiming the Drakos Heir is about Popi Costas and Apollo Drakos and the story centers around the two of them and the baby that Popi is carrying. And the book is not centered around the actual baby, if anyone is worried; instead, it is more the idea of the heir. The baby does play a part but does not take over the story.
What I loved about it, without giving spoilers: Popi is a surrogate for her sister and brother-in-law and is thiiiiiiiiiiisssssssss close to delivering the baby. Adrina and Nile, the parents, have died and Nile’s brother, Apollo, has come to claim the baby as the Drakos heir. Besides the chemistry between Popi and Apollo, they both have major guilt (about how they have treated their siblings in the past) and there’s the imminent delivery to get thru. Their budding relationship is tender and sweet, and confusing as all get-out for them, but how they get to an HEA is wonderful.
We do get to visit with characters from the first book and that is always fun for me and Ms. Faye wrote Seb as adorable, as only a baby can be. I truly loved going back to the island, AND visiting the Drakos estate in Athens, and can’t wait for the next story.
Popi who is a surrogate for her late sister and brother-in-law’s baby, will do anything in her power to raise the baby on her own. Apollo is her late brother-in-law’s brother, and is trying to get full custody of the child. Popi and Apollo are both trying to right things that have gone wrong in their past, and they are determined to do what they think is best for the baby. This is a great book by a super author. I highly recommend this book!
Ms. Jennifer Faye always delivers the most poignant romantic stories.
Claiming The Drakos Heir truly will enlighten everyone’s belief in fate.
After a freak accident leaves Popi’s adopted sister and her brother in law dead, Popi must forge ahead, after all she’s the surrogate for their unborn heir.
But when Apollo enters the picture not all is smooth sailing. Apollo being the biological uncle and Popi only an adopted aunt, things get super complicated.
Can Popi and Apollo decide what’s best for this Little Heir to be, or are they headed toward a feuding war?
Romance is in the air and the ending is truly heartwarming for everyone.
Claiming The Drako Heir is Ms. Faye’s best book, yet!!!