Connor Sutton never had a problem attracting women. Tall, blond, easy-going . . . all he had to do to get them into his bed was to stop saying no. He never wanted to be rich or famous, but when his sister married a billionaire, he became both. To fit into the Barrington clan, he had to make a lot of changes and although being rich is nice. . . all it takes to make him happy is a loaded pizza and … and a cold beer.
Until he meets Angelina Kroll and discovers what it’s like to want someone he can’t have. Then she’s all he can think about.
As a hardworking, single mother, the last thing Angelina is looking for is a fling with a movie star, especially gorgeous, broody Connor Sutton. She gave up believing in happily ever after a long time ago. When she’s unexpectedly fired, Connor offers her a job that’s impossible to refuse.
He’s not the man she thinks he is.
She’s not the woman she’d hoped to be.
They’ve both left behind more than they wanted to.
Will they discover fitting in doesn’t have to be all or nothing?
Can they be rich . . . and happy too?
The Barrington Billionaire WORLD.
Book 1: Always Mine
Book 2: Stolen Kisses
Book 3: Trade it All
Book 4: Let It Burn
Book 5: More Than Love
Book 6: Forever Now
Book 7: Never Goodbye
Book 8: Reluctantly Alpha
Other Contemporary Romance Titles by Ruth Cardello:
The Legacy Collection:
Where my billionaires began.
Book 1: Maid for the Billionaire
Book 2: For Love or Legacy
Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire
Book 4: Saving the Sheikh
Book 5: Rise of the Billionaire
Book 6: Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea’s Redemption
Recipe For Love: A Hot Andrade Christmas Novella
Book 7: A Corisi Christmas Novella
The Corisi Billionaires Series
Book 1: The Broken One
Book 2: The Wild One
Book 3: The Secret One
The Andrades:
A spin off series of the Legacy Collection with cameos from characters you love from that series.
Book 1: Come Away With Me
Book 2: Home to Me
Book 3: Maximum Risk
Book 4: Somewhere Along the Way
Book 5: Loving Gigi
Lone Star Burn Series:
Fun, hot romances that roam from the country to the city and back.
Book 1: Taken, Not Spurred
Book 2: Tycoon Takedown
Book 3: Taken Home
Book 4: Taking Charge
The Westerly Billionaire Series:
Book 1: In the Heir
Book 2: Up in the Heir
Book 3: Royal Heir
Book 4: Hollywood Heir
Book 5: Runaway Heir
The Bachelor Tower Series:
Book 1: Insatiable Bachelor
Book 2: Impossible Bachelor
Book 3: Undeniable Bachelor
Temptation Series Bundle:
Guaranteed to put you on Santa’s Naughty List.
Book 1: Twelve Days of Temptation
Book 2: Be My Temptation
more
Reluctantly Alpha (The Barrington Billionaires, Book 8) by Ruth Cardello is another amazing book in the series.
This is Connor’s story. Now that Connor is part of the extended family of the Barrington he trying to find his place. He does wonder if finding his place will cause him to lose who he is. While Connor is trying to figure it all out in comes Angelina. Angelina who had to learn early to be independent. Both Connor and Angelina are trying to find who they are and where they fit in this world. When they come together it tells a beautiful story.
The book has wonderful way of looking at how person can still be true themselves while they evolve in the world around them. The story to me was more than just the love that Connor and Angelina found but one saying how it important to still be who your even when things are changing around you.
The way Ruth Cardello write a story is why I keep come back to read them. This was an awesome five star read!!
I received a complimentary ARC – early release copy of this book in Kindle format from the author for review purposes.
This book 9 in the Barrington series and having run out of Barringtons this is about Viv’s brother Connor, one of her brothers who is hot movie action star and he is asked to speak at Angelina’s school. Their meet does not go well and in the end she ends up FIRED and so Connor ends up hiring her for his foundation and that’s how they get to know each other.
Connor is a sweetheart with a heart of gold and low self esteem. Angelina is a single mother (at 16) with an awesome kid, a bad job until Connor hires her. The two are really sweet together and I really enjoyed their romance.
This is purely romantic and a sexy story about two people who have low self esteem manage to find love together. They are pretty imperfect but together they make a perfect couple.
I’ll be honest and say I needed a few chapters to warm up to these characters and their relationship but I ended up loving them.
The build up to i-love-you part was so much fun to read. I enjoyed getting to know the real man that was Connor. To sum it up – this is a story about struggle one has with himself trying to make people around you happy, all the while trying to be true to yourself.
It’s been a while since my last Ruth Cardello book and I’m so happy I finally read her again. Looking forward to reading her next book soon.
***Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads blog***
4 star review of Reluctantly Alpha (The Barrington Billionaires #8) by Ruth Cardello
Connor Sutton is a man of simple pleasures who is suddenly thrust into the lifestyles of the uber rich and famous when his sister marries into the Barrington family. However, he loves his sister so in an effort to fit in, he changes himself to suit the circumstances of his “new” family.
Having been hurt in the past, Angelina has no intention of becoming involved with movie star Connor, particularly as she is is a single mother, her priorities do not allow for flings. However when Connor comes to her rescue, all bets are off. Can Connor convince her to take a chance on love?
I loved Connor, he was such a sweet, kind and funny man who ticked a lot of boxes for me. He has a generous heart and he was totally swoon worthy. The relationship that grew between him and Angelina’s son was heartwarming.
The chemistry between them built as the story progressed and I really was cheering for them to get the happily ever after that they both deserved. It was also fun to catch up on other members of the Barrington clan as well.
4.5 Stars for Reluctantly Alpha book 3 in The Barrington Billionaires Series
This title says it all, Connor Sutton never wanted to be rich or famous but when his sister married into the Barrington clan he became both. Connor needed to change his ways to fit in with the lifestyle his new in-laws live and he does his upmost to never embarrass his new family but truth be known he would much rather have a beer down the local with friends but his new lifestyle also brings him fame as an actor and he is now very successful in his own right.
A man used to getting what he wants when it comes to women is suddenly facing a woman who is not interested in a fling with a movie star, Angelina Kroll is a single mum just looking to do the best for her family. Will Connor convince her that happy y ever after’s don’t just happen in the movies ……
This is a entertaining fun romance written from the heart, it’s warm, it’s funny and it’s full of love.
I loved Connor and Angelina’s story and I loved catching up with the Barrington clan and if you one click this gem I’m sure you will too.
Reluctantly Alpha is a reminder of what we often times forget. Through Connor and Angelina, Cardello reminds us we’re human. Being less than perfect is never easy, however it’s our flaws that teach us the most valuable lessons in life. Connor is someone worthy of the moniker “hero”. Through his eyes we see empathy, hope and honor that far outshines his flaws. From start to finish, there is something to love about Reluctantly Alpha. It speaks to every emotion that we forget to acknowledge and reminds our hearts that we can do better with a little effort and a lot of love.
Cowabunga!! This was a GREAT story of love, acceptance and being yourself. I LOVED Connor right from the first page. He is my hug worthy hero. I smiled, I swooned and I fell in love with Angelina and Connor. This is a really special romance that will stick with me for a while.