Author Note: Although this series is loosely connected to The Billionaire’s Obsession series, it stands alone and can be read without reading The Billionaire’s Obsession series. But this is a steamy alpha billionaire romance, so skip it if you dislike sensual romance and explicit language. *Includes The Billionaire’s Obsession ( complete Simon & Kara’s story) as a bonusTrace and Eva’s story: … a bonus
Trace and Eva’s story:
My name is Eva Morales, and I was one step away from being homeless when Trace Walker came into my life. I want to hate him because of my past, but I end up making what I consider a “devil’s bargain” with the arrogant young billionaire instead. Really, I have no choice. It’s either take the work he’s offering or starve, and I’ve been hungry long enough.
I didn’t think being his fake fiancee for the holidays would be a difficult job, but it ends up more complicated than I ever imagined, and I see a whole new side of Trace once he lets his guard down. He’s haunted by his past–just like me, But there are things I can never tell him, secrets I don’t dare reveal.
Eventually, I find myself in a difficult situation because our volatile attraction to each other won’t be denied. Should I tell him the truth, or do I finish the job he’s paying me for and walk away with my secrets still hidden, my pride still intact? He’s paying me enough for this job to take care of myself once it’s over. I’ve always been alone, and I always thought I preferred it…until I met Trace. I’d have to put everything on the line to be honest with him, but he very well might be the first man who is worth the risk. Honestly, I’d be endangering more than just my pride. I could handle feeling like a loser, because I’ve pretty much felt that way my entire life. What really terrifies me is being vulnerable and the possibility of ending up with a shattered heart….
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This book was steam up the windows level hot. I’ve only read a few other books by Scott but I know enough to know that sexy billionaire bachelors are her bread and butter and she delivers with this one. I thought the set up was a little far-fetched and the coincidences piled high to make the plot move forward but in a world where barely twenty somethings are billionaire business moguls I suppose believable plots aren’t the be all and end all. It was a fun read with a HEA and plenty of sexy times and it kept me hooked enough to wonder about the other two brothers. I’ll be checking those out soon.
I love J.S. Scott! Her writing is FANTASTIC! If you like Hot Steamy Romance buy this book!!
Well written, you could feel he passion and emotions
The steam and heat were great, but why do billionaires need fake fiances? WE have gone from millionaires to billionaires for the primary male in a book. I love this author, but why follow the trend of making your male love interest so uber rich? It’s like the lead female wouldn’t be attracted if he had only millions? Does that make her more of a gold digger and less as a person to draw in readers?
Good story, good characters. Typical for the genre, in a good way! Pretty few typos and misused words, so I like that – not so distracting as when I have to think, ‘what did the author mean to say’? A few instances of ‘weary’ instead of ‘leery’, but this is surprisingly common in this genre. “Leary” is a non-standard spelling or misspelling of the word leery – meaning wary, suspicious of or cautious about – so maybe spell check corrects it to weary and proofreaders miss the change. Sorry for the digression…
I liked it and the interesting story line. This is the first in a series about three brothers, I want to read about the other two.
This is one of my favorite authors. Keeps me wanting more
Great book, great read! Cant wait to read book 2
Great story. 4 stars only due to typos.
Enjoyed following along the fairy tale story. Entertaining
Loved it
I liked both of the main characters, it was sexy and easy to read. I received the book for free, but immediately bought the second book in the series.
Ive never read a book like this one! It kept my interest.
Enjoyable quick read but a little simplistic as to how problems are resolved.
I haven’t read it yet. But soon
bittersweet.could not stop reading
This story is touching, sweet and so full of hope for Eva and Trace. They both have experienced loss, pain and struggles but to different degrees. They each bring what the other needs as their relationship grows and learn that the past should stay there and the future is something to treasure.
He needs fake fiancee, she needs a job. Perfect solution for both of them.
But it’s more than that.
Loved Eva and Trace story.
Trace and Eva’s story is intriguing. Trace didn’t think he needed anyone or would never fall in love when he asked Eva to pretend to be his girl friend. Will she prove him wrong? I enjoyed this book.
Trace & Eva’s Chemistry Sizzles As The Twisted Family Ties And Eva’s Sad History Unfold! Trace Has His Own Issues To Deal With As He And His Brothers Finally Try To Come To Grips With The Past.
This series is a spin-off from Billionaire Unbound, book eight in The Billionaire’s Obsession series, which is Chloe Colter and Gabe Walker’s story. Here Gabe’s cousins get a series all their own. Like Gabe, his cousins Trace, Sebastian, and Dane hale from Texas. They faced tragedy six years ago when their newly remarried father died along with Karen, their new stepmother, in a plane crash. Dane, the youngest brother and recent high school graduate, had been on the plane as well. He survived, but barely. His body is marred in scars, a reminder of that day that changed young Dane’s life forever. It changed them all. Trace and Sebastian had been in college and had not been on the plane. They had survivor’s guilt. Dane turned to seclusion and immersed himself in art. Sebastian gave up on ambition and lived life in the fast lane without a care in the world. And at age twenty-one Trace, the eldest, had been forced to tone back his aspirations and instead take over running the family business. He had just graduated from college and was planning on earning his MBA.
Trace Walker, twenty-seven, has been head of the Walker family for six years now. His life took a turn for the serious side after the accident took his father’s life. Trace’s life is rigid and controlled – everything is about control. He runs the family business, which includes Walker Escapes, a string of luxury resorts with locations around the world. Like his cousin Gabe, Trace chose to move to Colorado, and his corporate headquarters were eventually relocated to Denver. He had managed to complete his MBA while managing the helm, and continues to keep the company thriving. When not at work he works on his MMA fighting skills. As for women he has had many, but he never gets emotionally attached. Britney finally talked him into a monogamous relationship, and he conceded out of convenience, but a year later she had become a nightmare. With the holidays approaching, he dreads her finding an opportunity to burrow into his life again, but thankfully Chloe Walker, Gabe’s wife, has promised to send a friend to him that might be willing to help him out.
Evangelina Guadalupe Morales, twenty-three, was desperate when she entered the Walker building in Denver to see Trace Walker. She was poor and hungry, and finding employment had been quite a challenge given her history. Her father died when she was fourteen and she has been lost ever since. He had never made much, but he had loved her and provided as best he could as a migrant worker from Mexico. Her American mother had always resented Eva, whose presence kept her married and away from the wealthy family that had disowned her. She never made a secret of how much she hated Eva, and when Eva had grown and finished school her mother simply left her on her own.
When Eva enters Trace’s office, she asks him for a job. Any job. But Trace has another idea when he sees Eva, and something strange possesses him. He mistakes her for Chloe’s friend and offers her fifty thousand dollars to be his fake fiancée over the holidays to help keep a certain female in check. Eva has many reservations, but Trace is used to getting what he wants. And the sassy mouth and fiery Latina attitude have him feeling emotions he hadn’t know he was capable of. Learning that Eva is the step-sister he never knew about does nothing to deter him from his plan.
Trace and Eva’s chemistry sizzles as the twisted family ties and Eva’s sad history unfold. Trace has his own issues to deal with as he and his brothers finally try to come to grips with the past. Their story is intense and rewarding. Sebastian’s story follows next, and Dane’s wraps up the series. The story is well-written and plot-driven. The characters are nicely developed. It is written in first person. The POV alternates between Trace and Eva. I rate this book 4.5 stars.