Julian Worth isn’t a man with time to spare. Ruling his billion dollar empire with an iron fist, work is the true love of his life. Which is why when it comes to marriage, a strategic alliance matters more than love. Julian is more than ready to sign on for a little superficial dating and a marriage of convenience if it allows him to take his company to the next level. What he wasn’t ready for … was the woman who shows up as his prospective bride.
Holly Abbott has spent her whole life coming in second. Being born four minutes behind her twin sister has defined her life. But when her headstrong sister refuses to go along with their father’s plan to marry her off into a cold business arrangement, Holly has to step up. Knowing the infamous Julian Worth will only entertain marrying the Abbott heir, Holly sets her identity aside to transform into her sister. It’s an easy enough plan. A few dates with a man who isn’t hers won’t hurt anyone.
Except Julian is nothing like the ruthless tycoon she expected. Soon she’s left to wonder, what will happen when her sister comes back and worse, how will she ever be able to give up a man who doesn’t even know her real name?
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Betraying the Billionaire by Victoria Davies a five-star read that you would forgive anything for. This was my first read by this author and I am sure it won’t be the last, I was sobbing at times reading this one, smiling so big it hurt my face at others, Holly is someone you will fall for, she is just such a warm and inviting character. Julian is great, and you will warm to him as the story progresses, and unfolds, they are so complex and sublime together they will blow you away. The secondary characters play a good part, and will we ever find out what really happened to Lillian? Would you marry for other people? If you read this it may make you think and change your mind, I know it did mine,
4.5 Stars
Julian Worth is a self-made Billionaire who realizes that his lack of pedigree hinders him in his business deal. He approaches John Noble with a business proposition to merge their companies along with their families by marrying his daughter Lillian. John agrees to the proposal. Lillian skips town, and John guilts Lillian’s twin sister Holly into impersonating Lillian. Holly is softhearted, and when her father lets her know that if she doesn’t go along with this scheme, many people in their company will lose their jobs. She of course acquiesces. Problem is, as she gets to know Julian, she realizes that the tough as nails CEO is actually a good man. Of course, the path to true love is pretty rocky when it is based on lies. I really loved both Julian and Holly and how their relationship took time to developed. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book provided by NetGalley and the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
4.5
Loved it
This is my first book by Victoria Davies.
What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: The Abbott Sisters
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue
I look forward to reading the next book in this series.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.