A billionaire silver-screen hero finds a real-life heroine in this sizzling romantic comedy from New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello.Sage Revere follows her instincts, which have led to an oddball career as a plant psychologist. As a side project, she also helps strangers find happiness. Sage has a gift for knowing who needs her help, and the brooding hunk of a loner she meets in a … loner she meets in a coffee shop certainly fits the bill. She can feel it.
On-screen, Eric Westerly is the hottest superhero there is. Offscreen, he’s out of rehab; incognito in London; and reevaluating his life, his career, and his broken family ties. All he wants is to be alone. Then along comes some daft plant whisperer who gets under his skin. She’s also sweet, sexy, and irresistible. But what’ll happen when she finds out who he is—that underneath the gray spandex, he’s just a regular guy with a Batcave?
But Eric isn’t the only one with a few secrets. And when the masks come off, Sage and Eric are going to have to trust each other if they want a Hollywood happy ending.
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Hollywood Heir may be book 4 in the Westerly Billionaire but each of these books can be read as stand-alones I know this because I haven’t read all of this series yet I still really enjoyed this book.
Eric Westerly is a Hollywood heartthrob who is hiding away from his celebrity status he is struggling with his life and the last thing he needs is the paparazzi or fans following him around. Sage Reverve lives life to her own beat she has the title of a plant psychologist but truth be known she just likes helping people by solving problems and issues they may be having in their life’s and when she spots Eric in a coffee shop she can tell he is a man needing help problem is he is not sure he needs help let alone from a girl who’s friend takes a snap shot of him……
This is a story about a broken hero a unconventional heroine and a whole of lot of love. I loved this book for many reasons but the most important one was it left me feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. I can’t wait to read more from the very talented Ruth Cardello.
I received an ARC of this book by NetGalley for my honest review. This is the fourth in the Westerly Billionaire series and focuses on Eric. The Westerly’s are a dysfunctional family that was broken apart when the mom cheated and left with three of the five kids. The siblings are now adults and dealing with the fallout. Eric is a movie star who stars in a silly superhero franchise. He is just out of rehab and is licking his wounds by hiding out in disguise in a sketchy neighborhood. He hangs out in a neighborhood coffee shop, where he meets Sage Revere. Sage is a plant psychologist, which entails wondering around until she feels that someone needs her help. She works with them via plants to make them happier. This was an okay, not great book. I wasn’t thrilled with Eric, he was really a jerk in the beginning. And Sage’s job as plant psychologist was meant to make her seem like a quirky do-gooder, but just had me scratching my head. How does that” job” pay enough to afford living in London (she gave up her trust fund from her mean parents). This is an insta-love romance which I am not a fan of. Perhaps, if Eric hadn’t been such a narcissist, I might have believed this love at first sight storyline. If you read and liked the other books in the series, you will probably be okay with this installment.
I really enjoy reading all of Ms. Cardello’s books. I especially like when her books connect to other ones. Some of the situations might seem a little far fetched but she can make them believable. This story with Eric (Wayne) and Sage was very entertaining. Everyone should have a Reggie in their life! I’m not sure in this day and age, if a Hollywood star would be able to be that incognito or if Sage’s occupation would pay enough to live on, but the thought is nice. Especially in Sage’s case, there are a lot of lonely and unhappy people out there who just need a little kindness. It was nice to see Delinda put in her place for a change. Even though her motives were based on love for her family. If you’re looking for an easy read with a HEA, then you’ve found it.
Humor and heartache are an odd combination, but Cardello makes it work. Hollywood Heir is not your average poor rich man story. Eric wears the weight of the world on his shoulders. He’s haunted by abandonment issues, family problems self recrimination. All as the world watches. Self destruction has landed him in a dark place. Until fate sees fit to shine some light his way. Sage is a plant psychologist. She may seem odd, is often kooky, but has a good head on her shoulders and an even more beautiful heart. She has a gift for reading people and she can see Eric’s pain. Can she help him before he completely self-destructs? A broken hero, an unlikely heroine and an empathetic ear are hard to resist when they come from the imagination of Ruth Cardello. A nice warm hug for the heart.
Everything about the Westerly family has been a wonderful adventure!
As Delinda tries to change the way she treats her family, she still continues to meddle in their lives hoping to help them find their way to happiness. Although she still makes mistakes, you can tell she is really trying to soften her attitude and communication skills in order to reach them.
This time the story revolves around Eric. He continues to doubt himself and his skills. With no purpose in life or direction, he has decided to hide in plain sight by wearing a disguise and seeking loneliness. After his stay at the rehab center, there are steps he must take to analyze his life and perhaps rebuild his hope for a better future.
Sage is absolutely obsessed by this stranger who comes to her favorite coffee shop every day at the same time. She is not really stalking him, but let’s face it, it is close. Every day she makes sure to be at the coffee shop just so she can look at him from afar. This is fine until the day she finally decides to extend a hand in friendship. You see, she has this gift. She is a plant psychologist… which is her way to introduce herself into the lives of people who call to her with attitudes of despair. Yes, she “reads” their emotions and if she is drawn to them, she knows she is needed and offers to help. It is unbelievable but this works all the time. After she works with them, these people are actually happier and unburdened of the sad emotions.
Now, if she could only help this man!
A delightful story with that signature slow burn that Ruth Cardello brings to her books. Definitely one book you should not miss!
I am voluntarily reviewing this book. Thanks to the publisher for sharing this book with me.
Sweet sexy romance following superhero Hollywood actor Eric Westerly as he shies away from the spotlight, and with the help of a simple disguise becomes Wayne Westerly, a normal run of the mill American living in London. Wayne attracts the attention of plant psychologist/wannabe counsellor, Sage Revere, whose goal in life is to help people. Unaware of Wayne/Eric’s celebrity status, Sage enters into a relationship with Wayne, of course everything backfires and Eric is left wondering where he went wrong. Westerly family antics at their best, can Sage accept him and the Westerly clan, heck, can Eric accept them. Funny (especially Reggie, he was a hoot), enjoyable and sexy romance written in dual POV. This is the fourth book in the series but it can easily be read as a standalone. On a personal note this was not my favourite in the series, I struggled with my feelings for Eric and Delinda. Sage and Bella however were adorable and I loved their friendship. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.
I came across a Ruth Cardello book a year or so ago and since then have read everything she’s written. Hollywood Heir (Westerly Billionaire Book 4) is the latest in the Westerly Billionaire series and follows Eric Westerly. On-screen he’s the hottest superhero, off screen he’s fresh out of rehab and living incognito in London. Enter plant psychologist/do-gooder Sage Revere who becomes bound and determined to fix and obviously tortured soul. While overall I’d give this 3.5 stars I struggled a bit getting thru this book. It just didn’t seem as compelling as the others in the series.