All his life, billoinaire hotelier Josh Denton loved only one woman—his mother, who died a few years back. So when the Cedar Grove Resort and Spa, a place where he’d spent the last Christmas with her, comes on the market, he allows a bit of sentimentality into his heart and sets out to purchase it. Sure, the place is a bit shabby, but he wants it. Problem is, the current owner is a family man, … who won’t take kindly to his hotel being sold to a slick, single New York billionaire. When Amelia MacTaggart, his efficient and effervescent assistant, who just so happens to come from Cedar Grove, walks into his office, a plan starts forming. Amelia can act the part of his fake fiancée over the Christmas weekend at the hotel, and in return, she’ll get that promotion she’s been angling for. Seems like a win-win. And it is, until the ‘fake’ relationship between them starts getting a little too real, too fast. What’s a hot hotelier to do?
While Amelia readily agrees to participate in the farce, she feels guilty lying not only to the hotel’s grandfatherly owner, but also to her own family. Still, it’s not such a difficult task pretending to be in love with her sexy boss. If only she’d known that one kiss would turn their platonic ruse into the real deal. If only Josh weren’t being so nice, so fiancé-like. Sexy bed time aside, Amelia finally reminds herself of the brutal truth: This is all about business, about Josh’s obsessive need to win at any cost. She knows that. But as Christmas approaches and their hot romance turns decidedly frosty, Amelia begins to wonder if the only Christmas gift she is going to receive is a broken heart.
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The first book in a new series of three books like Leslie always does This gives the characters more depth as you learn about them not only in their own book but also in the books about their brothers
Josh Denton a single billionaire loved his mother so when the hotel that he spent his last Christmas at with her comes on the market he is determined to get it Only problem the owner wants to sell, to a family man like himself not a single about town bachelor So Josh has a plan he will pretend to be engaged to his assistant Amelia MacTaggart and it is a bonus that she is a local to the town where the hotel is situated. Problems arise when pretend start to become oh so real and when you throw in alcohol then things heat up Will they admit what they have or will they break one another’s hearts You will have o read to see
Sweet and steamy read. Interesting characters and storyline. Tons of drama and back and forth banter between the characters. Read this book cover to cover because I couldn’t put it down. Definitely recommend this book.
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It was meant to be a ruse to be able to buy a hotel that was important to him and held many memories. But like most plans of this kind it went all wrong – and made him and his PA realise how much closer they really were to each other.
A good story to read, with enough happening to not get bored, but not too much to get overwhelmed. A nice balance.
A nice read – not just for the holidays.
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Sometimes, the best thing for you is right in front of your eyes, you just have to open them. Sweet romance. Took work to get there which was half the fun. Denton won my heart wanting to buy Cedar Grove R&S because his Mom loved vacationing there. Amelia won my heart because of her steadfast love and loyalty to Denton although she never told him. He was secretly crushing on her also. And also didn’t tell her. He asked her to play his fake fiancee so he could get a leg up with the traditional older sellers. Will she go along with the scheme? Denton gets to meet all the people in her life when she was growing up. What will they say when they find out the truth? Will Denton get the property? Will Amelia’s conscience stay silent? What will her family think of their ‘fake’ engagement? Nice story, with a few anxious moments. Good characters, all likeable! Good flow, excellent descriptions of people and places. Well done! I received an ARC from Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is Josh Denton and Amelia MacTaggarts story. It is book one of three in the Denton Billionaire’s Series. I really liked and enjoyed this story. It has good characters, character growth, emotions and it made me want to keep reading instead of putting it down.
Josh is after the Cedar Grove Resort and Spa. Amelia is looking for a promotion from assistant to location scout. Amelia is also from Cedar Grove. The Resort owners are looking for just the right buyer. He’s a family man and Josh believes that if he has a fiancée it will make the resort owner more likely to sell to him. So, he asks Amelia to pretend to be his fiancée in exchange for that promotion she wants. Amelia isn’t thrilled to be lying to the people in their hometown and her family. What could possibly go wrong? What happens when the fake relationship stops feeling fake? Can’t they work through things and make the fake become real?
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These two have been hiding their feelings for two years, but when an opportunity arises to allow him to get a resort that’s near and dear to his heart, he discovers its in her home town. He asks Amelia to be his fake fiancée to woo the owners, but their chemistry and feelings come out quickly and they begin a romantic journey through Christmas….that is until the lies finally get to her……
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This is a well written, enjoyable read.
The characters are interesting, well developed and have chemistry.
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Book one in the Christmas with the Denton Billionaires series a well written book. Billoinaire hotelier Josh Denton and his assistant Amelia MacTaggart fake an engagement so he can get the Cedar Grove Resort and Spa,his deceased mother loved. I enjoyed reading their story. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This quick little story was so much fun. I fell in love with Josh immediately. There’s just something so charming about the driven hotelier. Even when he was being “all business”, I could still sense a playfulness about him. Amelia drove me batty. I really enjoyed seeing an ambitious business woman who was more than just a stone b!tch. And her zany family left me in uncontrollable giggles during any scene with them. But the hissy fit she threw when she got what she wanted and realized it didn’t look like what she thought she wanted, made me question how much I liked her character. I thought the ending was perfectly adorable and I’m looking forward to seeing what comes next for the Denton family.
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A sexy, fun and engaging romantic adventure filled with interesting charters, witty dialog, heartwarming twists and exciting turns….. was a great read from beginning to end. Really enjoyed this emotionally thrilling journey!
Will a pretend engagement lead to the real deal
Leslie is my #1 author as LOVE all her books! Leslie pulls you quickly into the story of Josh asking Amelia to pose as his fiancée to help seal the deal to purchase a resort in Amelia’s hometown. What could possibly go wrong as their pretending becomes real? Is it all about the deal in the end, or is it a chance for happily ever after? I couldn’t put this book down until I turned the last page.
When these two cross the line, they find themselves at a crossroads. Their story realistically deals with knowing someone and being in a relationship with that person is a whole new ball game. I like Amelia, she is independent, smart & cautious. Josh is so driven to prove himself to his father but I really love how his chase & fight kicks in, lol. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book 1 of the Christmas with the Denton Billionaires series. I really enjoyed this story. Josh and Amelia were such a great couple. What started out as a fake relationship in exchange for a promotion was able to turn into something much more real and I loved being able to watch the relationship progress. I can’t wait to read book 2.
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I really enjoyed reading this lovely story .
Amelia Mactaggart is a personal assistant to Josh Denton Chief Development Officer of Denton Hotels .
Amelia has been in love with Josh since she started working for him . Josh wants to purchase Cedar Grove Hotel and Spa . He wants Amelia to pretend they are engaged , for a better chance of making the deal . While both of them spend time together in close quarters in Cedar Grove . Their true feelings come out and they cannot fight them anymore . Sometimes things do not always go as planned and sometimes they do . I highly recommend reading this lovely heartwarming romance .
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The Billionaire’s Christmas Fiancée by Leslie North is a lovely read. interesting,intriguing and enjoyable holiday romance story of Joshua and Amelia,a Billionaire Boss and the assistant, faking relationship to get what he wants,turned real? read it to find out! well written,great characters with great chemistry,well done!
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Christmastime is here. This romance is a true holliday romance which is just oh so sweet through and through. No villains of any kind or anything evil, such a lovely story. It is really good to read such a feel good story once in a while. Overall I just loved it, it has a good storyline and well written characters. So four stars is very well deserved.
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A very Christmas story that brings out the spirit and goodness in everyone. Josh wants a Christmas miracle to be able to purchase a favorite hotel from his childhood. His assistant, Amelia, has been in love with him for two years. As they get to work to achieve the outcome they are forced to accept the feelings staring them in the face. This is a positive story about the goodness of community and the people that make it work. A warm-hearted story that will fill you with hope.
This is a great Christmas romance. joshua asks amelia to be his fake fiance so he can buy a hotel. Will this fake relationship turn into the real thing or will it all turn into broken hearts?
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Leslie North is kicking off the festive season with a brand new three book series, Christmas with the Denton Billionaires. The Billionaire’s Christmas Fiancée is book one and features Joshua Denton (the owner of Denton Hotels) and Amelia MacTaggart (Denton’ personal assistant). As stories go, this is a familiar trope; guy has had feelings for his assistant but doesn’t believe he should act of them for professional reasons, and the girl is madly in love with her uber sexy boss. But even though this has been done many times before, the story still provides the reader with an interesting look into the pitfalls of trying to maintain a false relationship while remembering all the nuances that go with impersonating a couple in love.
Joshua and Amelia are likeable characters; Josh is driven while remaining human and approachable, and Amelia is a competent, reliable and smart woman who knows hard work is the only thing that will advance her in a cut-throat world. I enjoyed the story plot, the character portrayals and the authenticity of the emotional strain their fake relationship caused when they both genuinely wanted something real. This is a great start to this new series and I’m looking forward to the next instalment.
Josh Denton want to buy the Cedar Grove Hotel where his family spend their Christmas Holidays when he was young. The owner is a family man that wants to sell to a family company. Amelia MacTaggart is his personal assistant that happens to be from the town. So he promises her a promotion if she will pretend to be his fiancee. She would get to see her family and help him out with buying the hotel. Great book with HEA ending like all Ms. Norths books.
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