USA Today Bestselling author Claudia Burgoa presents a witty, funny & heartfelt billionaire, enemies-to-lovers romance. I hate my boss. He’s the devil in disguise—but I just can’t seem to stay away. When my employer Henry Alderidge is set to claim a large inheritance from his deceased father, he drags me along with him—because he needs his assistant. I have no choice but to move across the … have no choice but to move across the country with Satan’s bastard and stay with him for over a year in order to pay for my mother’s debts.
Henry drags me to a small town where everyone knows your business and to a family that’s more broken than close. The Alderidge brothers are handsome, arrogant, and sinful.
They’re also too much to handle.
Henry’s dad lost his mind before he died, and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I don’t know how I’ll survive for eighteen months with this man.
Except you should never judge a book by its cover. And Henry Alderidge has more hiding beneath the surface than I ever thought possible…
The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines & alpha males, steamy romances and witty love stories, this series is for you!
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I loved Henry and Sophie’s love story!! When we were first introduced to Henry and Sophie in Loved You Once, I could not wait to their story and was thrilled theirs is the second book in The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series.
Henry appears to be a type A, exacting, and workaholic boss with little to no personal life while Sophie, his executive assistant, is an intelligent and hard-working women with the best snark (for Henry) who wants to move up in the corporate world while also dealing with family obligations. Having read several books by this author, I knew there’d be more to Henry than what we initially saw and we learn so much about how he was raised (heart-breaking) as well as his true driving motivation for keeping Sophie as his assistant (swoon) along with a twist that I did not see coming! Loved Loved Loved this book!
Thanks to the author for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
I am entirely surprised by this book. I honestly didn’t know what to expect from this book since it is my first read from author Claudia Burgoa, but she captured my heart with her writing. It’s like seeing a domineering man turn into a submissive in some ways. Giving into his desires for a woman and laying all his feeling on the table not knowing is the woman he wants the most will grab them and stomp on them. Henry is a cold and arrogant man in all ways possible, but this woman was able to tame him and bring him to his knees, figuratively speaking. That woman is Sophia. Although, she is kindhearted and family oriented, she is independent and she doesn’t let anyone step all over her. She doesn’t take B.S. from anyone and that includes her very mean and arrogant boss, Henry. She was a perfect heroine, and this was a great romance story that you could get lost in. This was a heartwarming story about two people that are so perfect for each other, but it’s also an impossible love. Can’t wait for the next book from Claudia Burgoa
I received and arc for my honest opinion.
I am really enjoying this series and loved both these characters. Henry is so much more than the persona he projects and Sophia is a force of nature. She is amazing and unstoppable. I love how the brothers have gone from 7 virtual strangers who hated each other to a real family. Even the two antagonists (there are 2 for me – one of the overall series so far, and one of this book) aren’t horrible people. Sophia’s solution to the huge obstacle in the story was brilliant and truly original. I also really like how Henry continues working on himself with a therapist to overcome his upbringing. I can’t wait to read more about this family!
I am soo glad that Sophia and Henry were the next book up in this series as I fell in love with Sophia in the last book and her sass was fantastic. There is so much more to both Sophia and Henry and seeing those sides come out as the book went along made them so much more relatable and then throw in her family as well as his brings plenty of laughs and frustrations, however things most definitely are not smooth sailing. We find out more about the brothers as well as get to know the ladies better, get hints of under lying issues and that all is not as it seems with some of the outsiders which leaves you hanging for the next book as you want to know more!!!
We saw Henry and Sophia in book one of this series. This book brings us their story that has taken place over many years.
We get to watch Henry learn how to show his love and we get to see Sophia learn that she doesn’t always have to do everything by herself.
They are such an amazing team and I loved watching them navigate through things on their way to their HEA.
Sophia Aragon is the Executive Assistant to Henry Aldridge, the hotel and spa king of New York City. She has worked hard for him since she completed graduate school. Henry is a hard taskmaster and Sophia feels she deserves more than what she has been given to her. Now he is demanding she alter her entire life and come see to his needs across the county in Oregon. Is hot, sexy Henry Aldridge worth giving up her family, dreams, and life in New York City?
Henry Alridge was raised by his maternal grandfather believing he needed to atone for the mistakes of his father and mother. Now that his father is deceased, he now feels he has to live up to the expectations of another absent parent. To fulfill the last will and testament of his estranged father, Henry and his five brothers must save a small town from ruin all the while keeping his own life and business together. And if Sophia decides to not come to Oregon, how is he going to manage?
When I read the blurb for this story, I was really intrigued. This promised enemies to lovers type of vibe. However, I did not get that vibe. This ebook is seriously long to me-nearly 300 pages. It has a lot of stuff going on. Not only the development of the story of Henry and Sophia, but the development of Henry’s relationships with his five half-brothers, their partners and children, the two small towns they are trying to save, and other family secrets. In my opinion, this novel moved slowly, and the chemistry was not there. The acidity between Henry and Sophia was mainly though monologues instead of actual dialogue. Henry presents as robotic, stiff, and demanding while Sophia appears wishy-washy. For example, she has a temper tantrum when Henry demands she move to Oregon to help him with the businesses his father had set up. However, when it is decided they are going to have an office in Oregon, she thinks every Merkel employee in New York City will have no problem moving across the country for their job. That was a huge disconnect for me. The book is designed where chapters alternate between Sophia and Henry’s point of view. There are a few laugh-out-loud moments. The story ended on a HEA.
I received a free advanced reader copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
I love the characters in this series so much. All the brothers are such lovable jerks, and the women with them can hold their own. Henry and Sophia have a massive love hate relationship, but one night changes their dynamic. When Henry makes her move with him, both of them have to fight their feelings. But one business transaction could destroy what they have.
I don’t think ya’ll are ready for this Aldridge brother! Henry is EVERYTHING!!!
Stubborn
Alpha
Melt your panties
Swoon worthy
Feisty heroine
Oh lort! Sophie and Henry….. GAH! You know it’s a dang good book when you can barely string coherent sentences to describe it’s epicness but I’ll most definitely try to do it some justice.
Ms. Claudia Burgoa delivers an emotional and heartwarming story. Henry and Sophia’s journey is full of ups and downs. Henry is stubborn and used to getting what he wants but I absolutely love that Sophie calls him on it. As much as she needs her job, she sure doesn’t let him take advantage of her without a fight.
I love these characters and the family dynamic that is starting to build here. These Aldridge brothers work really well together for coming into this whole fiasco brought on by their father not having the best of relationship. I love that not only do we get to see a whole new side to Henry and his growing love for Sophie but also the brother’s bond starting to shift and become more of a family.
I couldn’t get enough of this book. Henry was definitely not what I was expecting with his swoony and alpha moments. And Sophie couldn’t have been more perfect for him. I absolutely loved this book and now I can’t wait for the others in this series.
I am so loving this series! Each story brings more and more things to love about the town of Baker’s Creek and the Aldridge brothers.
This is Henry and Sophia’s story. Working together for years, this powerhouse duo has made Henry’s company thrive. But working as Henry’s assistant, Sophia wants more.
Henry’s upbringing has made him the man he is now. He thinks he has everything he wants, but does he really? And the lengths that he goes through to make sure Sophia is able to take care of her parents is nothing short of swoony and shows he is capable of a love that will be brilliant.
You get more of the mystery of why the elder Aldridge created this complicated and convoluted last will and testament. You also get glimpses of the reasons why he did.
This story is a perfect blend of heart, heat and a dash of laughter!
I absolutely loved Sophia and Henry. Such great characters. Although Henry is a lil harsh underneath all that bravado he’s a pussycat. Boss and assistant at their finest. The attraction is evident in how they interact. The journey they go on is entertaining and will suck you in. Not only were the main characters awesome the secondary ones leave you needing their stories told. Can’t wait to read more of these characters. Also very interested in the kind of man their recently deceased father was. 5 stars all the way!!!!
I freaking loved Henry & Sophia!!
I love the back and forth of enemies (or I think it’s more frenemies) to lovers.
Henry can be the insufferable brother. He’s the oldest. Daddy dearest screwed up his head too. And the grandfather who raised him tried to mold him in the image he wanted. All in all, Henry is learning to be human. Although, he’s used to snapping his fingers and what he wants he gets.
Sophia isn’t that simple. And she often loathes him while at the same time lusting after him. He lights her up.
And now, instead of leaving her in New York to run his empire, he’s drug her to his family’s hell with him.
Don’t worry, she makes him jump through hoops to meet her conditions.
What she doesn’t realize is that he’ll do anything for her. Luckily, this forced bonding with his siblings and their crazy lives is teaching him how to be human. Which means he’s learning to open up and tell people why he’s doing things or even ask, so they don’t just resent him for being a high-handed jerk.
A hot high-handed jerk, but a jerk nonetheless.
We get to see the birth of a human from his false idol status.
And why?
Because he’s been in love with a spicy, sassy, fiery spitfire since he met her. Even if he didn’t know it.
I love their back and forth. Sophia’s ease with his brothers and bond with their partners. The mechanations she’s done to ensure those who deserve it survive Henry’s heavy handedness. But she’s also opened his eyes to a different path than his cold hearted grandfather put him on.
And boy, do they change that path.
Humor, heat, a dash of angst and drama, friendship, family, love…Claudia packs it all in one tasty treat of a book AND teases us with new treats in the future!
I cannot say enough about how much I loved Henry and Sophia’s hot, bumpy trip to HEA!
I received a review copy. I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I am so in love with the brothers six and Bakers Creek!!! Henry’s story is so strong and sweet. Henry is the business tycoon, the successful hotel and spa owner. He runs his life like a well oiled machine and those around d him have to do the same! Sophie has been with Henry as his assistant from the day she graduated and he has made it easier for her to care for her parents. When he moves home to Bakers Creek he forces her to move with him. Then the fun begins. Henry can’t fight his feelings for Sophie, he also can’t help himself from falling in love with his new life. This story had me grinning ear to ear!!! I loved every page!!! Can’t wait for the next book!!!
A Moment Like You is the second book in the Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers Series, but definitely as good as the first. It’s a heartwarming story that has quite a few ups and downs. The author has done a fantastic job here.
I had no problem to sympathise with the protagonists, Henry and Sophia. Their dynamic is great, and the transformation they went through only adds to that. Sophia is a wonderful character, good-hearted and a perfect fit for Henry. Their story, especially the problems that arise because of Henry’s father’s will, will keep you in their spell. I also loved to see the brother’s relationships with each other grow and strengthen.
This family hold’s a little place in my heart, and I can’t wait for more books to come.
Can you say Swoony!? These Aldridge men will weasel their way in to your hearts. This is an epic read that left me with heart eyes for both hero and heroine. I couldn’t stop swooning at Henry. The hotel mogul won me over! He was hard and broody but seeing the other side of him. Wow! If you haven’t met the Aldridge boys start today! Each book is a standalone but best read in order as you get the full understanding of why they all live together! The author finds a way to top each book with her panty-melting heroes and sassy heroines. I had such a hard crush on both Sophia and Henry!! Their chemistry was out of this world! This is a must read!
Another great book by Claudia Burgoa in The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series! This book focuses on the story of Sophia and Henry. Sophia works for Henry and the witty banter between these two is great! I really enjoyed this enemies to lovers romance because I am a sucker for a good love story! There were several hilarious moments between these two! Like a couple of other people have stated, this is part of a series and you will be lost if you do not read the series in order as this book includes all 6 of the brothers. I also felt like sometimes the interactions between Sophia and Henry were cut short due to all of the other brothers being mentioned and there was just a lot going on! Overall, a good read if you enjoy billionaire enemies to lovers romances!
What happens when a demanding, cold-hearted billionaire realizes he’s in love with his assistant? You get a boss who infuriates her more each day. Henry and Sophia have a love/hate relationship that has worked for so many years. Henry has never had love and affection growing up and he’s now suddenly forced to live with his half brothers and some of their significant others for the unseeable future. He needs Sophia and can’t imagine his life without her. But the man is clueless in the love and romance department. With the help of his family he tries to woo Sophia and show her he can be a man worthy of loving. Sophia is attracted to Henry at the same time has to figure out a way not to strangle him during every interaction they have. Their banter is great and the family, including Sophia’s besties, helps guide a clueless Henry and an exasperated Sophia to their happily ever after. When an unexpected surprise visitor shows up, they will need to figure out if what they have is worth fighting for. Loving this series & can’t wait for the next book!
These characters got me hooked right from the start.
I am loving this series. Claudia Burgoa does such a great job of writing fun and entertaining stories. This is book two and tells Henry and Sophia’s story. I really enjoyed these characters. Sophia is a very sweet but determined character and Henry is very stubborn, but they are great together. This was a funny and sweet story that held my attention throughout. This series keeps getting better and I look forward to seeing where it will go. I would highly recommend it!
Sophia is a strong willed, independent, and knows what she wants in her life, at least when it comes to work. Henry seems to not really think about his actions or the consequences of his actions in the moment of making them. These two butt heads, but they work together wonderfully.
I really enjoyed reading their story and how they overcome their differences and share in their workload and life. They have bumps in the road of their relationship, but they can act like adults and not overthink everything without hearing the others reasoning.
I liked this story and am sure that you will too.
This is my first Claudia Burgoa book and I could not put it down. A book about family, love and knowing that you are more than what people expect from you. Alpha males but equally strong Alpha females.
“something that happens every day, not only in New York, but in many places. Women depending on men because they made us feel like we can’t be anything without them.”
I have fallen in love with the Aldridge men, they show strength, but also weaknesses. I can not wait for more of their stories.
Blurb:
I hate my boss. He’s the devil in disguise—but I just can’t seem to stay away.
When my employer Henry Alderidge is set to claim a large inheritance from his deceased father, he drags me along with him—because he needs his assistant. I have no choice but to move across the country with Satan’s bastard and stay with him for over a year in order to pay for my mother’s debts.
Henry drags me to a small town where everyone knows your business and to a family that’s more broken than close. The Alderidge brothers are handsome, arrogant, and sinful.
They’re also too much to handle.
Henry’s dad lost his mind before he died, and the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. I don’t know how I’ll survive for eighteen months with this man.
Except you should never judge a book by its cover. And Henry Alderidge has more hiding beneath the surface than I ever thought possible…
The Baker’s Creek Billionaire Brothers series is a romantic comedy saga packed with the perfect mix of angst, tears, and laughs. If you like strong heroines & alpha males, steamy romances and witty love stories, this series is for you!
Arc received for honest review