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laceyhop89's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
lisaevelien's review against another edition
3.0
I hate books where the story is spit up in multiple books so that you're forced to buy/download the next part
katherineguild35's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
mastersal's review against another edition
2.0
At ~200 pages this is more of a novella than a novel but generally I liked it. The plot is very thin and there is a flash red alert for a possessive alpha male to the nth degree. The book revels in the trait along with the typical BS that accompanies it. Thankfully, chapters are short enough and the POV changes between the H and h prevented me from bring out my Frying Pan of Doom(TM) – aka the weapon of choice when interacting with romance characters who are too dumb to exist – to make their acquittance.
The hero was a very over the top – sentences like “I feel the need to beat [my chest] like fucking King Kong” – didn't help. There were so many OTT sentiments like this that so I did wonder if he had been dropped on his head as a child perhaps. Eventually I decided that I was thinking too much and I should just accept this silliness for what it was – smut with a little bit of story and a guy crazy for "his" girl for no discernable reason.
Surprisingly the sex is not as graphic as I was expecting from the blurb – again due to the short length, but be forwarded, the smut escalates in the later chapters as our intrepid Holly finds her inner goddess. There was probably an angle to keep some of the 'fun' for future books. And speaking of future books, the ending was a definite cash grab. Frankly, there wasn’t enough plot to pad one book that a trilogy seems much. Ah well, I will probably read it sometime or the other. the abrupt ending without any real understanding that the plot would extend to a trilogy, lost this book a star and made it highly average. I've read better but then again, I've read a lot worse as well.
The hero was a very over the top – sentences like “I feel the need to beat [my chest] like fucking King Kong” – didn't help. There were so many OTT sentiments like this that so I did wonder if he had been dropped on his head as a child perhaps. Eventually I decided that I was thinking too much and I should just accept this silliness for what it was – smut with a little bit of story and a guy crazy for "his" girl for no discernable reason.
Surprisingly the sex is not as graphic as I was expecting from the blurb – again due to the short length, but be forwarded, the smut escalates in the later chapters as our intrepid Holly finds her inner goddess. There was probably an angle to keep some of the 'fun' for future books. And speaking of future books, the ending was a definite cash grab. Frankly, there wasn’t enough plot to pad one book that a trilogy seems much. Ah well, I will probably read it sometime or the other. the abrupt ending without any real understanding that the plot would extend to a trilogy, lost this book a star and made it highly average. I've read better but then again, I've read a lot worse as well.
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I am so happy that Holly decks our hero at one point in Chapter 15. Doesn’t stop his stupid orders but at least it’s shown to be a character flaw and not sexy and cool. Points for that ... I liked she challenged him on his domineering attitude even if she gave up in a hot minute later she . I know its a novel but sometimes compression of such incidents make the protest seem more like a fuss than genuine.ccath's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked the story but was disappointed that i need to read all the books to see the story complete
kaki4forks's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Cliffhanger alert! The sex scenes were fine but it ends on a cliffhanger. BooooooooooooooThis is not a HEA!!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Cursing, Sexual content, Abandonment, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, and Classism
javalenciaph's review against another edition
5.0
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Note: This ARC was provided by Rock Star Lit PR in exchange for an honest review.
Dirty Billionaire is the first book in the erotica romance series of the same title from bestselling author Meghan March. Signing up to read and review a Meghan March is automatic for me because all it really takes is seeing her name and I know that, at the very least, I'll have been entertained by the time I'm done reading. She doesn't disappoint with this series starter, bringing together rising country music star Holly Wix from Nashville and cocky and arrogant billionaire businessman Creighton Karas from Manhattan. The idea of two strangers meeting and agreeing to hook up for just one night is nothing new, but Meghan March weaves her usual brand of sexy romance magic and gives readers a man who likes being in control both in the bedroom and the boardroom, and a seemingly innocent young woman who wants more of him.
Yes, the sex is hot between the two main characters, but there's more to both Holly and Creighton that makes them fascinating individuals. There are no declarations of love and if the author decided to include any, I would have raised an eyebrow in mild disbelief. The initial connection is based on physical want and while we do get an inkling that the possibility of emotions deeper than sexual desire are in the offing, we aren't beaten over the head with unrealistic and overly early posturings or pronouncements. While love isn't really a factor in their relationship, Holly and Creighton are working their way to getting to know each other better--beyond sex, of course--and try to figure out what makes the other tick. But even this early, it's clear that Holly is makes Creighton feel deeper emotions while he introduces her to kinkier pleasures.
This book does end in an expected cliffhanger, but the wait for the second book is only a matter of three weeks, and since this isn't really a case of life or death, we won't necessarily be pulling our hair out in frustration for having to wait a bit. There's still a lot of story to be told--i.e. Holly's music career and Creighton's need to let go just a tad with his craving for control--and Meghan March has done a fab job whetting our appetite so that we'll want to continue on this journey with our two main characters. This is a fairly quick read, what with the book being more novella in length, and while you can choose to wait until all three installments are released before reading the series, I suggest you go ahead and start with Dirty Billionaire this week and see what all the addictive and dirty fuss is all about. I'm giving book one 4.5 stars, rounded off to five stars. ♥
Note: This ARC was provided by Rock Star Lit PR in exchange for an honest review.
Dirty Billionaire is the first book in the erotica romance series of the same title from bestselling author Meghan March. Signing up to read and review a Meghan March is automatic for me because all it really takes is seeing her name and I know that, at the very least, I'll have been entertained by the time I'm done reading. She doesn't disappoint with this series starter, bringing together rising country music star Holly Wix from Nashville and cocky and arrogant billionaire businessman Creighton Karas from Manhattan. The idea of two strangers meeting and agreeing to hook up for just one night is nothing new, but Meghan March weaves her usual brand of sexy romance magic and gives readers a man who likes being in control both in the bedroom and the boardroom, and a seemingly innocent young woman who wants more of him.
Yes, the sex is hot between the two main characters, but there's more to both Holly and Creighton that makes them fascinating individuals. There are no declarations of love and if the author decided to include any, I would have raised an eyebrow in mild disbelief. The initial connection is based on physical want and while we do get an inkling that the possibility of emotions deeper than sexual desire are in the offing, we aren't beaten over the head with unrealistic and overly early posturings or pronouncements. While love isn't really a factor in their relationship, Holly and Creighton are working their way to getting to know each other better--beyond sex, of course--and try to figure out what makes the other tick. But even this early, it's clear that Holly is makes Creighton feel deeper emotions while he introduces her to kinkier pleasures.
This book does end in an expected cliffhanger, but the wait for the second book is only a matter of three weeks, and since this isn't really a case of life or death, we won't necessarily be pulling our hair out in frustration for having to wait a bit. There's still a lot of story to be told--i.e. Holly's music career and Creighton's need to let go just a tad with his craving for control--and Meghan March has done a fab job whetting our appetite so that we'll want to continue on this journey with our two main characters. This is a fairly quick read, what with the book being more novella in length, and while you can choose to wait until all three installments are released before reading the series, I suggest you go ahead and start with Dirty Billionaire this week and see what all the addictive and dirty fuss is all about. I'm giving book one 4.5 stars, rounded off to five stars. ♥