Billionaire romance is given an electrifying upgrade.
Julia Stanton is a no-frills woman with a sensible head and an earnest heart. Her career as an author brings her joy but doesn’t generate quite enough income to pad her bank account and she’s getting discouraged. A change with her publishing house means Julia could be out of a job altogether, but a serendipitous meeting brings an unexpected opportunity. Grant Harrington is the billionaire CEO of Harrington Global, a business he’s worked hard to build with his own two hands. But if he hopes to keep his position as head of his company, he’ll need to improve his reputation, and fast! Julia is the perfect candidate to repair Grant’s image. Still, his generous proposition seems outrageous: A sizable payday in return for a temporary marriage to a wealthy CEO with a shaky track record. Reluctantly, Julia upends her quiet routine to marry into a life she’s only ever known from the tabloids, complete with an opulent estate, a staff ready to cater to every whim, and an overbearing stepdaughter. As Grant’s wife, Julia will never want for anything financially and her next novel is sure to be a success. But the instant fame and intense limelight might be too bright for this woman to handle. The scrutiny gets razor sharp when a murder accusation threatens the Harrington household. Julia has a lot to learn about her new husband and no time to find out the kind of man he really is before their arranged marriage and her own inner strength are fully tested.
Billionaire romance is given an electrifying upgrade in Nellie Steele’s indulgent romance-mystery hybrid, Bet on a Billionaire. The New Orleans location and the posh Harrington home set the stage for a whirlwind plot that never gets too dark. The cast is charming and each character brings something special to the story, from an entitled stepdaughter with an uncommon grasp on public perception to an astute butler whose judgment is always on point. Shifting perspectives from Grant to Julia’s point-of-view ensure that readers are invested in Grant’s unexpected vulnerability, engaged with Julia’s unconventional situation, and intensely occupied with the building tension that propels the plot forward. As Julia follows a trail of evidence and betrayal as though solving a crime in one of her books, you’ll find it nearly impossible to put the book down. While this installment is only the beginning of a budding relationship with unlimited potential, the slow-burn romance anchors this wholesome novel. Take a walk on the luxurious side with Bet on a Billionaire, a suspenseful detour on the way to a sweet escape.
