Never fall in love with your best friend… been poor. The two of us are poles apart.
So I’ve trained myself not to think of him in that way.
Not to think of kissing him, undressing him slowly.
Of sliding beneath the bedclothes. Of having his hands on my skin.
I don’t think of it at all.
I can’t. Because Hal never stays with a girl for long, and if he were to have me, then leave me, my heart would break into a million pieces, and I’d never be able to put it together again.
But then he tells me he’s fallen in love with someone. I try to guess who, and he just smiles.
“Izzy,” he says patiently, “it’s you.”
Oh no.
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The Billionaire Kings is set in Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary and features the sons of the heroes from the USA Today bestselling Three Wise Men series of sexy holiday romances. The books are all standalones, and you don’t have to have read the Three Wise Men to enjoy The Billionaire Kings, but if you have read them you will hopefully have fun meeting up with Brock, Charlie, and Matt occasionally in these stories! This new series takes place approximately thirty years after the Three Wise Men, but it’s not set ‘in the future’. I just thought it would be fun to write a new series that had a connection to one of my favorites. I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it!
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Loved it, New Zealand, romantic, kind, cute animals, Veterinarians, best friends, respectful- LOVED. This author writes such sweet characters. We have to best friends, both veterinarians, who rescue animals from horrible situations. When friendship starts turning into more it gets hairy, risking friendship is a real danger. HEA <3
If you love animals, love romance, this is your book
Great Story
Hal is one of the King children who is doing a great thing as a Vet with his cousins at The Ark, with other friends working there, it’s a clinic, animal welfare, but also a place for animals to find new homes. He and Izzy have been friends forever and he recently broke up with his last girlfriend because he couldn’t lie to himself anymore. Izzy has lived Hal, but has been happy being his friend, when he changed thing she doubts him. Can they make it work.
Not only was I drawn in to the story from the start, but I also loved the characters too. This was a great start to a new series, the next generation in the Three Wise Men world. There were lots of sexy times, some anger, some drama, and everything in between- including some animals! There’s even a psycho ex-girlfriend. I saw the spark of the next story, and I look forward to reading that book too. As always, Serenity Woods delivers a beautiful story.
Love the family atmosphere and how everyone looks out and supports one another. In work and I’m loving situations. Sounds like a fun group. Well developed characters. Best friends to more, everyone knew when they twelve.
I decided to try this book because the summary mentioned an animal sanctuary. I loved the book! The main and secondary characters were wonderful, but the star of course was the dogs; especially Miss Daisy.
I liked the friends to lovers’ story. Hal and Izzy have been best friends forever and have secretly liked each other the whole time, but neither of them has ever acted on it; until now.
Loved it so much I’m going to read the next book in the series.
Once again, I read through the night because I didn’t want I put this book down.
I could completely understand Izzy’s sense of vulnerability. I thought Hal was really sensitive to her needs and thoughtful with how he tried to put Izzy at ease. Most women would love to have a Hal!
One issue with the book was the situation with Hal’s ex, Rosie. Hal was much too nice and generous considering her behavior. Izzy was so insecure, I wondered how far Rosie was going to take things, and if Izzy had ever planned to mention it. I wish Hal had come down harder on Rosie. Lastly, it seemed like the Rosie situation was tied up to neatly and quickly for the type of craziness she was displaying.
The other thing that would have been nice was a map showing the relationships to the Three Kings and the step siblings. I read the Three Kings books and found myself getting a bit confused.
This was a sweet, sexy, romantic book that also emphasized friendships, loyalty, and family. With a little bit of crazy thrown in for additional excitement.
I voluntarily read and reviewed the Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
Take a super romantic vacation in New Zealand with Serenity Woods’ new novel “My Boss, the Billionaire”. Serenity is a genius at creating new plot-lines and tackling real-life issues in her books. My Boss takes on the problems of obsessive love and domestic abuse in this book set in New Zealand. This wonderfully romantic and passionate book presents Leon King, one of the rich King family cousins who start an animal rescue and support shelter called Noah’s Ark, continuing the charitable work of the family. Leon is very controlled and obsessive at times and he is set against “office romances”. But unfortunately he has the hots for his Personal Assistant Nicola (Nix) and over the years has developed strong feelings for her. Nix feels the same but knows that Leon is resolute in his ban of office romances. But Nix and Leon both have secrets from their past that influence their decisions. I do not want to spoil all the secrets and surprises contained in the pages, so you will have to read this rich and meaningful novel to learn more.
And, as in most of her novels, Woods introduces you to the beauty and wonder of New Zealand. It is like taking a vacation there through the book! And she is also so good at giving the reader very imaginative and steamy sex scenes. You will melt. Another thing that Serenity does so well is creating seemingly impossible barriers to romance so that you HAVE to keep reading to see if she can pull of a HEA ending, which she always does. I like the alternating narrative between Leon and Nix so you get both of their perspectives. And the book has lots of adorable dogs and other animals as Noah’s Ark expands to provide new services. You don’t need to read the first book to enjoy My Boss, but you will want to learn more about Hal and Izzy
A friends to lover story. I learned a lot about the dedication of veterinarians, the vet techs and groomers who care about the welfare of the cats and dogs they take care of. One thing about friends who have known each other forever, they know each other’s faults and quirks. How these friends overcame the jump from friends to lovers that’s what this story is all about.
Serenity Woods has jumped 30 years into the future for this new series. This series is based on the children of the original Three Wise Men series which I have not read. Although now I need to go and read the original series ASAP.
I had no trouble reading My Best Friend, The Billionaire and in fact it is one of my favourite so far from Serenity Woods.
Hal and Izzy have been best friends since they were kids and yet neither have ever crossed the line. Despite herself Izzy has been in love with Hal for years but has buried her feelings and refused to bring them out into the open.
Imagine her absolute shock when Hal after a bitter break up admits to her that he has deep feelings for Izzy and has for a long time.
Izzy was badly burned when she was younger and as such as a deep seated insecurity with her appearance whilst Hal is gorgeous. They say that beauty is skin deep and the obvious love that Hal has for Izzy is totally swoon worthy, he sees beneath her scars to the beauty that is the real Izzy.
I was captivated with their story from chapter one and this was one of those books I could not put down.
This was an emotional roller coaster of a read which had me in tears on occasion and then laughing out loud.
Never have I wanted a couple to get their happily ever after as much as I wanted it for Hal and Izzy.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I just love friends to lovers stories and My Best Friend, the Billionaire by Serenity Woods is a good one. The main characters are endearing and charismatic and so obviously well-suited that you are cheering for them from the first chapter. It is a feel good story that was a lovely virtual holiday in the warmth of an animal loving community in New Zealand.
What a great start to the new series from Serenity Woods and in these stories we get to meet the children of her Three Wise Men which was a series I loved. I really believe you will love Hal and Izzy even if you haven’t read the series that this is spin off from.
Hal and his cousins run the Ark, an animal rescue and veterinary practice and Hal is the resident vet also known as the dog whisperer. Izzy and Hal have been friends since childhood and he has loved her since he was 11 years old and even though she feels the same neither have acted on their feelings because they are both scared to ruin the friendship they share. How will Izzy react when her best friend confesses his true feelings will she be honest with him or will she run for the hills …….
After reading My Best Friend, the Billionaire I’m excited for the rest of this series, I love how this author introduces us to her new characters as well giving us peaks into the life’s of the characters from previous books, with every story I feel like I’m coming home to visit family and friends. This book is all about friendships and if you are looking for a sweet romance this is the book for you.
My Best Friend, The Billionaire by Serenity Woods
The Billionaire Kings #1
Hal may be the perfect book boyfriend…and his choice in Izzy perfect for both him and her. They seem opposites in some ways but so well matched in all the ways that count. This is a friends to lovers story that was oh so very special. The two have known one another almost two decades and are as close as close can be without being married. Everyone around them knows they are fond of one another so are not surprised when they begin to date…well…except for one woman and that is Rosie. Rosie blew her chance with Hal and it turns her into a mean-girl who does her best to get Hal back. There was friendship, caring, sharing, getting to know one another as more than friends and veterinarians working in the same place AND there is sizzle and steam that was scorching hot. I always enjoy this author’s books and do look forward to reading more in this series because there are so many characters I want to find out about…and not just the Kings of the second generation but also Izzy’s brother and a few others.
Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Will I read the next book in the series? Without a doubt
Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.
5 Stars
I have an incredibly soft heart when it comes to animals, especially neglected or abused animals. This book is an extension of The Three Wise Men series, but 30 years later, and it’s written around the grown up kids of the Three Wise Men, brilliant concept! I loved that the first story is about Hal and Izzy, both secretly in love with each other for 18 years, but finally getting that chance to both show their shared passion in helping animals, working in Noah’s Ark, and finding that new love they have been waiting so long for. Gotta tell ya though, if you are an animal lover, you just want to reach through the pages and rip out the hearts of a couple of the heartless owners that the vets run into. But aside from that, I loved the chemistry between these two, passion, heartwarming, tears, and some laughter, but overall a great book to start the series off. Fans of this author will not be disappointed, a winner for sure.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
First in New Series.
I love the friends to lovers trope but this is slightly different to the norm. Despite having been Hal’s friend for years, when he declares he has romantic feelings for her, Izzie is too insecure to believe that she can be enough for the womanising Hal King. Will he persuade her of his sincerity or will Rosie, Hal’s spiteful ex, drive a wedge between them? Great story.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.