Betraying the Billionaire

Betraying the Billionaire was a sweet, intense and joyful read. I've read my fair share of "arranged marriages" books, but this one was in a league all of its own! Holly was a very relatable character. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she was down to earth, kind and real. I found little pieces of myself in her and I love being able to connect to the heroine on that level. Julian was unlike any other billionaires that I've read. He wasn't illustrated as a manwhore and disrespectful. He was lighthearted, flirtatious, and sweet. I really enjoyed seeing him and Holly fall in love. I loved the idea of the twin swap and thought it fit perfectly with the storyline. Nothing was too farfetched. I didn't get the best read on Hollie's sister Lillian, but I do look forward to reading her story and finding out exactly what happened in San Fran. <br /><br />Thank you Entangled and Netgalley for the ARC of Betraying the Billionaire in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

2.5 stars - I wish I liked this one more. The hero was great, honest, fair and generous, with a soft center he rarely shows. The heroine, her I just couldn’t like. <br /><br />***MILD SPOILERS FOLLOW***<br />She was all woe is me, I’m the second rate/second best gorgeous identical sibling. My sister is vivacious and has a few million waiting for her when she marries. I’ve always been chosen last, left behind, why doesn’t anyone see me. Yadda, yadda, yadda. Give me a break! She’s beautiful, grew-up wealthy, with every privilege. Okay, she didn’t win the lottery in the parent department but she has a loving sister, great friends and by all account employees who respect and value her. She even finds a man she’s falling in love with. So why choose loyalty to her creep father and employees over the man she says she loves. She doesn’t even know the facts as it relates to the health of the company and she doesn’t ask any probing questions. She knows her unscrupulous dad is lying and hiding something. I kept thinking, you’re a smart girl, get to the bottom of it (at least try) investigate, figure it out. Have some personal integrity, why don’t you? She’s well intentioned (as it relates to her employees) and not purposefully malicious. However, as she is very cognizant of her constant manipulations and deceptions, it’s impossible to see it as anything other than being blatantly careless with the hero’s feelings. Sadly, for me she seems whiny, spineless and pretty pitiful. Wow, I think I actually dislike her character even more than I realized.<br /><br />Betrayal is in the title, so it’s not a surprise, yet I thought the reason for the betrayal would be more compelling, the father less despicable, the deception more truncated and the heroine possessing more integrity.<br /><br />Unless you like women who are more puppet than powerhouse, the first 85% of this one is going to make you want to throw things. Sorry, I can’t recommend it.<br /><br />I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was light and fluffy, just like I wanted! There were parts where the logic seemed a little flawed, but overall, it was sweet and adorable. Exactly what I needed after a heavier read!

Three and a half stars.<br /><br />Julian Worth is a foster-child turned self-made billionaire. Let down by people he loved in the past he has determined never to be hurt again. He feels that he is looked down on because of his humble origins so he decides to enter into a marriage of convenience, a strategic alliance with a rival family.<br /><br />Holly Abbott is the quiet, bespectacled less glamorous of the Abbott twins, born shortly after the heir Lillian. But when Lillian disappears at a crucial moment Holly's father blackmails her into taking Lillian's place and pretending to be her sister to ensure the marriage, and the merger, takes place as planned.<br /><br />Julian and Holly go on their first date with low expectations but neither finds the other to be as expected, can love survive deception?<br /><br />Gah, I tried to change the edition in Goodreads and the computer ate my review! Anyway, although this felt quite old-fashioned to me, with the billionaire with a heart of gold and the overlooked younger twin, I have to say it is exactly what I was expecting based on the blurb and it delivered in abundance. Definitely one to read when you want to escape reality to a simpler time.<br /><br />I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Good lord, did I love this novel. I quite literally devoured it in the space of less than a day - even when I was supposed to have been doing work. But honestly? It was worth it - I've read one other of Victoria Davies' novels (which I also loved), but this - I truly have to say, has probably become one of my favourite novel (at least for the time being). Is there anything better than a gut-wrenching novel about two people who are so perfect for one another, yet so in the wrong time and place? This novel made me smile, made me swoon and also made me tear up (just a little). Ooh! And it also left me wanting a Julian in my life - and also Lillian and Dominic's story (I did a little sleuthing, and I think there must be a second story - Lillian's - coming soon... Here's to hoping!)<br /><br />Holly is nothing like her twin Lillian - apart from the looks and the DNA that they share. But other than that? Totally different. So, when Lillian, who had been essentially arranged to be married to Julian Worth - a sharp and cruel billionaire, refuses to take part in this paternally-arranged business deal and flees, Holly knows she has to step up. After all, it's just her pretending to be her sister until Lillian comes back, right? No harm, no foul. And besides, its for the good of some others, right? What she didn't count on was the fact that Julian, beneath that suit, is more than just a CEO - he's a foster kid with the biggest heart, and a mile-wide long loyalty and honourable streak. So, as you can imagine, this causes more than a few issues for Holly and Julian...<br />Characters:<br />So, if you couldn't tell already, I am slightly infatuated with Julian. But perhaps, more so with his and Holly's love story. Holly is an amazing heroine to get behind - she's sweet, kind, a bit quiet, but so, so strong. I think the way Davies has portrayed her is, actually quite nuanced - she clearly has some issues of her own surrounding insecurity, etc. but she does grow so much as a character, finally being able to stand up to her father.<br />As for Julian? Ooft. Let's just say I swooned - hard. Especially given how genuinely good of a guy he is - particularly for Holly. Tall, handsome, compassionate and loyal. What more could you want? Add in his love and chemistry with Holly, his relationship with his foster parents, and you've got Holly (and readers) captivated. <br />Storyline:<br />Let's just get this out right away - you don't necessarily pick up a novel like this because you're expecting wild deviations from the general expected direction. That's not to say that the writing or the plotting was bad or too cliched (but note, by the way, I kind of love cliches - there's nothing wrong with a little bit of the expected direction of human nature, right?) Did this turn out with the ending that you expect? Of course. You pick up a novel like this for a guaranteed happily-ever-after. Were there some times when I didn't expect things to happen and they did? Definitely. And, in my opinion (bar a few little typos here and there (bearing in mind I read an ARC)), the writing was gorgeous and really easy to not only enjoy, but to read. The mark of a good romance writer, in my mind, is when you begin to physically feel some of the heartbreak experienced by characters - and that's what Davies did!<br />Overall:<br />Okay, I genuinely don't know how much more praise I can heap upon this novel. I loved it. That's it.<br />A MAJOR congratulations to Victoria Davies for crafting this lovely novel - PLEASE GIVE US LILLIAN'S STORY SOON!!! (I really want to know what happened in San Francisco..)<br />Note: I was generously provided an ARC of this novel, by the publisher and the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

❤️❤️❤️❤️<br />??<br />A sometimes lighthearted, sometimes tense billionaire romance .<br /><br />The characters are great , love the twin swap thing .<br /><br />Julian is wonderful as the Billionaire boss looking to marry to further his business, but when something doesn’t seem right he and his business partners have to dig very deep to find the reasons. <br />All the while he’s falling for Lily, or is it Holly ?<br /><br />Holly and Lillian swap rolls to save jobs and the family business , not knowing the man behind it all , their father , has even more nefarious reasons to want both business and family to joined to Julians company .<br /><br />A great read that looks like being a great series , can’t wait to read Holly’s book . <br /><br />I received an Arc copy of this book and chose to post this review

BETRAYING THE BILLIONAIRE by Victoria Davies is the story of Holly Abbott and Julian Worth. <br />Holly and Lillian are twin sisters but Holly is the 'oldest' so she is the 'heir' to the family. So when a business deal is struck with Julian to marry the oldest sister he is on board. Julian is all business and if his business needs a marriage to help him out then so be it. Although Holly and Lillian are twins they are completely different in attitude and action..but they do look somewhat a like. So when Lillian gets cold feet and leaves, Holly steps up to the plate until her sister comes back. What started out as pretend starts to feel to real for Lillian. <br />Loved their story...hope to read more from this author. <br />

This was a unique twist on an “opposites attract” romance. I liked the setup and that the two twins were opposites. I particularly enjoyed reading about Holly and how she struggled to find her place. I thought the romance was well-done, with the banter between Julian and Holly especially true-to-life. The overall concept that the heart knows what it wants was a great message. I only wish that Holly’s father got a bit more of what he deserved. Overall, it was a good read, and I would recommend it. Thank you to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and the author for a complimentary pre-release digital ARC of this book.

This was an easy enjoyable read. Holly and Julian were good characters that were well written and had good chemistry. The story is not new (twin sisters switching places) but the author did a nice job of infusing the story with emotion as Julian and Holly take their journey to a happy ending. I liked the secondary characters - Lillian and Julian's co-workers Jason and Ryan. The author gave the reader a hint of Lillian's story in the epilogue and I am looking forward to reading her journey.

Betraying the Billionaire was my first book by Victoria Davies. And I loved it! It is so well written and the story is so good! I loved Julian and Holly. I hope we get Lillian's story too.