It was supposed to be a simple job. Go to the Winston Isles, stand in for my billionaire double for a few weeks.But between the kidnapping attempt and accidentally falling in love with my bodyguard, things have been far from simple.The good news, at least now the woman I love knows who I really am. The bad news is, no one else knows and someone is still trying to kill me. I came to the Winston …
I came to the Winston Isles to save my mother’s life, now I’ve got so much more than I bargained for. The trick will be to hold on to my brand new life and not get killed in the process.
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There are just not enough words in the entire universe to describe how much I LOVE this series! Book 1 left off in a huge cliff hanger and this book picks up right where we left off. The chemistry, characters, story line and writing are all out of this world. I can not get enough of these characters and the entire Winston Isles crew. Every book keeps building and building and every time I think I have things figured out I am thrown for another loop. Get this book ASAP! You will not be disappointed! By Alisa
Great ending for this duet. Theo and Zia keep their story but now we get inside Derrick. I love the humor and suspense done in this books. Great twist to the story and so that makes it a great read as you will not expect it. I totally recommend this books, read book one first so you understand more about it. Nana Malone has become one of my favorite authors this year, can’t wait to read more.
At the end of the first book, all of Theo’s secrets were discovered and poor Zia was struck by a metaphysical train.
How would anyone act if they discovered a secret so old, it pre-dated their birth? I can honestly say I just do not know how I would handle such a discovery.
All throughout this duet, Theo has had a plan, one he planned to stick to even when he had squishy warm feelings for Zia. Anyone who’s been in the possession of such emotions will tell you that squishy, squashy feelings trump any plans. As the old saying goes ‘Life is what happens when you’re making plans.’
Zia and Theo were an instant hit together on-page. I can honestly say I haven’t felt such an impact since Penny and Sebastian got together. Speaking of the King and Queen; getting to re-visit them and the lives was a real blast from the past. Penny has grown so much in the interim time between Royals Undercover and this newest book release.
This author is spectacular at creating villainous characters. However, I have never quite experienced a character such as Derrick before. Silver spooned pacifier comes to mind. The man was a total doughnut for most of the duet. How he thought he could get away with what he was doing was beyond me.
The romance between Theo and Zia was hot and heavy. Push me, pull me. I was never sure which way to turn with them.
I’ve stated numerous times how much of a fan I am of Team Winston Isles. Team WI is constantly expanding and that’s a good thing. To still see and experience returning characters and their personalities always leaves me with a smile. Thank you, Ms. Malone. I will always be in awe of what you pull off in your books.
Zia and Theo’s story continues in this book, after Zia finds out Theo has been lying to her. But Theo is thrown an even bigger curve ball, and when Derrick goes missing again, the whole Winston Isles crew is on high alert and on the look out. There’s more twists and turns, and we get to see all the regular characters that we love. I’d recommend this book.
This was a great, adventure filled story. I really love this series and the great characters. The touch of mystery is always fun.
A captivating cast of characters and a perfect ending to a well written duet.
I’m not a huge fan of billionaires and the elite since I can’t relate to their life styles but Nana Malone makes it work so fluently.
In this second part Theo has taken Derrick’s place and things are getting interesting.
Abduction, lies, love and family makes this a fun and touching read.
I was surprised that I liked Derrick so much. After learning more about him I understand why I found drawn to him.
Zia was a character that is strong, determined and had a lot to offer others as well as the relationship she and Theo embarked on. All the characters have great personalities and this crazy family made for a fantastic read. And the ending? It was better than I hoped for and do we see more regarding this family in future books? We can only hope.
If you’ve never read a book by Nana Malone before this is a great Duet to intorduce yourself to her work. If you have already had the pleasure you definitley don’t want to miss these books.
Entrepreneur Theo Coleman has been dying to spill his secrets to his beloved Zia but when some big secrets are revealed, Theo is left reeling and Zia is left feeling betrayed. Even worse, Theo can’t go back to his old life until they find out who’s been trying to kill him. Can Theo salvage the train wreck that his life has become while trying to stay alive?
The Billionaire’s Secret is a fun, suspenseful and steamy story that will keep you guessing until the very end
Really enjoyed the continuing journey of this intriguing couple and all danger, mystery and passion that surround them…. was a great read from beginning to and I am so glad I read both of these books!
I am not sure which of the Winston Isles residences I love more or which of the characters from the several books. I do find that I am very much in love with the sexy twins. They are all that and some plus maybe a little bit more.
Getting down to what was really going on with Theo was a story all to itself. His connection or lack of to the royal family. His connection or lack of to the billionaire. The whole cliffhanger from book one flowed in to book two. I cheated because I went back and re-read book one the day before I began book two. I wanted everything to be fresh in my mind and run with it.
I loved Zia and Theo, but you know the truth always comes out when you least expect it. There was nothing different this time around. Zia was rightfully so upset. I think she handle things as well as should have been expected.
There was much to appreciate, fall in love with, ponder on, and even laugh about. There’s something that remains true in Nana Malone’s stories. She always gives us beautifully crafted women of strength, heart, and determination.
The Billionaire’s Secret is the perfect conclusion to the Billionaire’s Duet. I loved Theo and Zia in book one and this is a continuation of their story. Derrick, however, is the character in book two that we have the chance to find more about. But, no, its not a love triangle.
Just like book one, this book is also intriguing that will keep you sitting on the edge of your seat and action-packed storyline where the characters are constantly trying to solve the mystery. After book one, we knew there were secrets being kept. But now as all those secrets unravel, we finally find out who was the culprit creating havoc over this family for so many years.
Totally unexpected plot twist! So if you love romance with a little bit of suspense and action, but also great banter and witty humor, you’ll want to read this!
This book was everything I wanted it to be and more. Theo continued being amazing. Zia continued being a bad***. And of course in true Nana Malone fashion, there were lots of new characters to peak my interest. One of them even turned out to be surprisingly likeable.
I absolutely love Team Winston Isles and I don’t ever want the adventures with them to end. I love the suspense and action and surprises I always get in these books. I never know what to expect going in and once it’s over I’m just in awe. This ending was definitely another jaw dropper.
Nana Malone continues to give me books to rave about. This is just the newest in the line.
More plot twists than a pretzel on steroids
I cannot believe how many versions of a plot twist that Nana Malone can come up with, and with every book I read, my admiration increases. It is impossible to get bored reading her books. Her writing is a full on, action packed, humour laced tsunami of words, and I just get caught up in the flow.
The Billionaire’s Secret is book two in the Billionaire Duet and you absolutely have to have read The Billionaire’s Bodyguard first. We have met Zia before, as a King’s Knight and part of Ariel’s Team and I was rapt to see her get her story written. This team is bad-@rse and the women are strong mentally and physically in that they seriously kick some major butt around the pages of these books. I just love each of these characters and to see them again really packs out my reader experience. Queen Penny absolutely gives King Sebastian a run for his money, and now she’s pregnant…… even I feel a little sorry for him!
I loved Theo/Derrick. His character was deep and hidden. He was intense and romantic just as he was the egotistical and annoying. They were in fact twins, separated at birth, and I began to realise that due to circumstances, Derrick was a somewhat redeemable character. Theo however, could only improve on his already perfect character, while Zia had a lot of initial shock to overcome and then a boatload of self reflection to work through because love, even unacknowledged, changed her priorities.
Once again, Ms Malone has produced a winner and I have nothing to do except rate it at 4.5 Stars and highly recommend it a must read of those who love plot twists, wit and humour all mixed with a heavy dose of intrigue!!
The last book ended with a big surprise for Zia…and the royal family. Zia now has to decide if she can get overcome the deception and forgive Theo. Her mind and her heart are at war. With the threat to Theo’s life still looming she’ll have to put her feelings aside, focus and remember she’s not alone. There was another big surprise in this segment of Theo and Zia’s story. One that could drastically change both their lives.
I really love how close all the friends are in these books. They’re family and if you gain trust and respect you’ll forever be a part of it.
I can’t wait to see where the next book has in store for them all. I also can’t wait for Penny and Sebastian’s baby. Super excited for them.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
It was supposed to be a simple job. Go to the Winston Isles, stand in for my billionaire double for a few weeks. But between the kidnapping attempt and the accidentally falling in love with my bodyguard, things have been far from simple. The good news, at least now the woman I love knows who I really am. The bad news is, no one else knows and someone is still trying to kill me. I came to Winston Isles to save my mother’s life, now I got so much more than I bargained for. The trick will be to hold on to my brand new life and not get killed in the process.
The Billionaire’s Secret is the conlusion to the story that started in the Bodyguard to the Billionaire. You have to read that book or you are not going to know what is happening in this one. This book is so amazing and I can bet you that some things are going to happen that you are never going to see coming. I loved these characters so much and missed Theo and Zia. He is so freaking charming and in this one we get to see him really open up and find out things about his past. Zia for her part is just trying to hold it all together while trying to fit all the pieces in place. She also needs to keep her job and isn’t so sure about giving her entire heart away. This book is packed with secrets and drama. Character’s tht you have met in previous books of Nana Malone’s. Can I just say too, I love how she brings people back that we have fallen for and we get to see them again. This book is so good. Both of them actually are. If you are a lover of Billionaire stories with a side of mystery and a air of danger then you do not want to miss these amazing books. If you have never read a Nana Malone book then I can make the promise that your going to fall in love with her writing style and her stories. The woman has a way of writing so flawlessely that you feel more like you are watching a movie playing in your mind instead of reading a book.
The story of Theo and Zia that began in Bodyguard to the Billionaire continues. With the surprise return of Derrick Theo finds himself in a bit of a pickle with Zia. Secrets will be revealed which leave her questioning not only her trust in Theo but her trust in herself as well.
Uncovering the truth of who is behind the threats before it is too late will require that they work together, and Theo is determined to prove to Zia that the only thing he lied about when it came to his love for her is his name.
Full of twists, suspense, humor and heat there is no doubting that Theo and Zia are soulmates. This is a great addition to the Winston Isles series and I look forward to more stories set in this world.
4.5 stars
They are back….Theo, Zia and Derrek along with the rest of Team Winston Isles in the second book of the series and they are as engaging as ever. This is not a standalone and must be read in order. Ms. Malone left her readers with one heck of a cliffhanger and this book picks up where the first one left off. Although the focus is on the building relationship between Zia and Theo, readers get to see more of who Derrick is as a man and what made him the way he is. However, there are games afoot and lives may still hang in the balance unless the culprits can be brought into the light. Filled with suspense, drama, betrayal and the question of who can really be trusted Ms. Malone has once again delivered a well written storyline that will have anyone wanting more along with giving all a glimpse of where this journey will be taking the team next. Hope you like surprises as this is one book that will keep any reader on his or her toes from start to finish. I look forward to reading the next installment. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this story.
This book is not a standalone. You will need to read Bodyguard To The Billionaire, which is Book #1. This is Book #2 in the Billionaire Duet. This is the conclusion to Theo and Zia’s love story. It does end in a HEA.
We get swept away, once again, to the Winston Isles where there is always mystery and danger lurking around every corner. There are secrets revealed that could possibly destroy Theo and Zia’s relationship. There is no shortage of action and steam here. It pretty much takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions full of surprising twists and turns that keep you entertained. I never tire of seeing the characters from previous Royal books. They all have such a special bond. I love that they always stick up for each other, even if they are not blood related. They all act as a family. I am hoping to see Derrick in the next duet!
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
FINALLY getting the finale to this duet! Picking up right where the previous book left off, the secret of Theo and Derrick are finally revealed to everyone involved and there is a range of emotions as a response, especially from Zia. With her past and finally letting Theo break down her walls, she feels betrayed and no longer trusts him even though she loves him. The bulk of this storyline is figuring out not only who knows about Theo and Derrick’s relation to each other, but also who has been trying to kill the pair. We see a lot of teamwork and the friendship between the royal guards in this book, and get all the answers we need from questions starting in the first book. Overall, I loved not only this series but also this book and feel that the author has provided a perfect ending. Nana provided a twist on a standard storyline and spun it where it was one of the most enjoyable suspenseful romance books I’ve read. I can’t wait to see if Nana continues with this group of characters, especially with Derrick!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
This is the second book in The Billionaire Duet, another great book from Nana Malone. Zia and Theo’s story is suspenseful, and fun, filled with unpredictable twists and turns. Theo is handsome and strong. Zia is beautiful, badass and strong. They are great together and they share a hot chemistry. This is a great conclusion to this duet. I love to see the other characters from the Team Winston Isles and Royal Elite. Sebastian and Penny are hilarious! This is another great addition to the Wnstlon Isles World. I enjoyed reading this duet, and I highly recommend it. I can’t wait for the next book.
This is the second book in the Billionaire Duet and you need to read the first one, Bodyguard to the Billionaire. This book starts where the first one left off. Quick update….Derrick is a royal Billionaire who’s hired Theo to pretend to be him while he disappears for a while. Zia has been hired to protect “Derrick” who is now actually Theo. But when the book opens, we find out that there’s more to Derrick and Theo than we originally thought. Zia’s devastated that “Derrick”/Theo has been lying to her and doesn’t know what to believe any more.
While one big mystery is solved at the beginning, there are still a few more to be solved, especially who’s trying to kill them. As we try and solve this mystery, we get to watch Zia and Theo rekindle their romance and fall in love.
Nana Malone writes strong female characters with adorably loving alpha males. The royals are a great treat to read!