Billionaire Caleb Blackstone lives in the glamorous world of wealth and success, with every material luxury. But the moment he sees Brooke Casterley, none of that matters. Caleb is filled with a raw, undeniable need that he can’t ignore…for a girl who is so completely different from everything and everyone he’s ever known.Only Brooke isn’t looking for love. She knows all too well just how much … how much damage the wrong guy can do. Still, what sane, broke British girl can resist the charms of an incredibly sexy, chivalrous billionaire? What starts as flirtation quickly turns into all-consuming passion. Nothing could have prepared her for the searing heat of Caleb’s touch—or just how much she craves him.
Their whirlwind romance is the stuff of high-society fantasy—but for every moment of pleasure, there is a cost. Past mistakes and tragedy shadow them both…and falling for him might be the kind of trouble she can’t afford.
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The story of Caleb and Brooke was so refreshing. Cinderella is referenced in this book and it is a good description, but it’s not what I love about the book. What I loved was that Caleb instantly recognized what Brooke was to him. There was no denial stage. No tortured hero that believes he can’t be loved and pushing her away. He knew Brooke was important and set about making her his while not bulldozing her to mold to him. She has a tramatic past and he set about healing her at her pace and showing her just how important she is to him. This was a low angst read with a small side of crazy ex-girlfriend that didn’t affect their relationship. I look forward to reading more about this family in upcoming books.
Brooke Casterley has been through a rough childhood only to end up in an unsafe,abusive relationship that ended in tragedy.She knew it was time to come home when her Nan needed her after a fall. Now back with her Nan she is trying to find herself again and rebuild her life. Then while at her second job as a server for a catering company she finds herself being grabbed by a disrespectful drunk rich married womanizer that she puts in his place. Then see meets Caleb Blackstone who comes to her rescue. He is immediately smitten with her and has this overwhelming desire to be with her,to know her to protect her. I loved how patiently he waited for her to be comfortable and took clues from her and didn’t rush her. I loved how strong, resilient and caring Brook was even though she had every right to bitter, withdrawn and fragile. Their being together actually saved and healed both of them in ways they never thought possible. There was many parts in this book I could point out or quote but once you read the book you can experience them first hand. I will leave with just one that I loved it was after Brook told Caleb she loved him for the first time.
Loving him had made me realize something. It wasn’t about one’s station in life. I love him—every beautiful, generous, thoughtful part of him. And it was so easy to do so, as if he’d been made for me. I was now seeing it must be the same for him. He loves me completely. It hadn’t made sense to me before, but loving him had opened my eyes to the startling fact. Love simply was.
It was just one of the beautiful moments in the story. Ah don’t get started on the jewelry he gave her and the reason. Gah
If I had anything negative to say it would only be that there was a undercurrent of danger that would come from her previous life yet nothing ever came to fruition so that aspect of the story was left hanging/unresolved.
4.5
It’s been a great while since I had read anything by Raine Miller; however, I knew diving into this book I’d feel like my drought had been quenched. Filthy Rich is a great read that I found to be intuitively romantic. The magnetism between Caleb and Brooke was undeniable from the get-go. The consideration both shared between and for one another was endearingly intoxicating. With pasts both would consider a bit unsavory, they were each other’s salvation. They shared connections that only fate could have placed on their paths. And because of these connections they loved one another with such fervor and irrefutable intensity. Raine always mixes up a romance just right. Sharing equal parts angst and confidence, any romance reader will be thoroughly sated. All will fall in love with sexy-as-sin Caleb, and wish to be the lovely and gracious Brooke. Raine Miller brought me home with this one; and reminded me what it was to be truly swept off my feet. I can’t wait to read more of the Blackstone Dynasty series.
This was a great book about a girl from the wrong side of town and who has a tragic past and the billionaire that falls in love at first sight. This is the first book I have read by this author and now can’t wait to read the next book in this series!
Ahhh!!! I just loved Caleb and Brooke’s story.
Seductive, enticing, and mouthwatering…this book will leave you wanting more!
Filthy Rich is exactly what I thought it would be – a phenomenally delicious love story! It will make you laugh from the witty banter, cry for what was endured, and absolutely fall in love with the romance and passion.
Billionaire Caleb Blackstone only knows work, hookups, and luxury. As CEO of his father’s company, he has no time for romantic relationships, especially ones that mean nothing to him. Until he meets Brooke…
“When you find whatever it is that makes you happy, Caleb, hold on to it with everything you’ve got. Your heart will let you know.”
Brooke Casterley is the epitome of everything his father was referring to. But Brooke isn’t exactly interested. And unfortunately, she knows all too well the negative effects of what love can do to people. Can Caleb persuade Brooke to take a chance with him?…or will her pained past continue to darken any thoughts for a lasting and meaningful love?
I am so ecstatic for this new series from Raine Miller, and I just couldn’t wait to read this book! The writing is beyond amazing, and the story is an emotional tear-jerker! The love and affection between Caleb and Brooke, along with the raw emotions and inner turmoil, made my heart melt. This story is utterly unique! It makes you believe in a true soul mate. And with that person, you can conquer anything!
A highly recommended 5 star MUST READ!
This is the first book I’ve read by Raine Miller and I’m happy to say it won’t be the last. A love story worthy of five stars! Caleb Blackstone is a hot billionaire but he’s also a incredible person with compassion and understanding. Brooke is strong despite the bad she’s had in her life,so she’s just trying to find herself again. Beautifully written, heartwarming emotional read they will leave you feeling so good!
Filthy Rich has a modern day fairytale feel to it. Caleb is every inch a Prince Charming with his handsome looks, his billions in the bank, and his kind hearted nature. Brooke is the classic Cinderella with her natural beauty and poor social class, being the granddaughter of the Blackstone family’s former maid/nanny. Their story is sweet and a little sexy. It isn’t my favorite billionaire story, but it’s well written and both Caleb and Brooke are sweethearts.
OMG!!!! I LOVED this book. Ok, I haven’t read a Raine Miller book I didn’t love, but I seriously thought no one would be able to top Ethan Blackstone, but yep, Calab did it.
He went from manwhore to sweet and loving all with the right woman. Once he meets Brooke Casterley, he’s a changed man and OMG, I loved him. He’s got it all, gorgeous, sexy, good in bed and filthy rich, as the title claims.
I loved Brooke too. She’d had an awful past but had survived it and watching the development of the relationship between her and Calab had me unable to put the book down.
There was a bit of everything. Sweet love, hot sex, a crazy ex and some history and intrigue to make this book one of my favourites. I could say more, but I don’t want to ruin the story for others. Can’t wait for more from this author.
Loved it
I thought the story line was interesting and a bit different from the other billionaire HEA.
A fun easy read
I loved this book. Its just too far in between. For the next part or 2nd book
OMG!!!!! I absolutely loved this book. I was captivated from the very beginning and stayed that way until the very end. I not only loved Caleb and Brooke but I also enjoyed Nan and Herman, along with a few other characters in this book. This book definitely reminds me why Raine Miller is one of my favorite authors. This was a perfect love story between two characters that will definitely make you laugh. The connection between Caleb and Brooke flowed so naturally and felt so “flawless” in a sense that it seemed as if I just couldn’t get enough of them. Not only was this story sweet and funny but there was a bit of suspense in there; I was going crazy wanting to know what happened to Brooke. This isn’t anything I didn’t love about this story and I not only do I highly recommend it to all romance lovers, but I recommend it to all book lovers. I cannot wait to see what’s next.