I’m the type of girl who’s given up on fairy tales. So when Beck – the hot new busboy at work – starts flirting with me, I know better than to get my hopes up. Happily ever afters aren’t for the average. I learned that the hard way. But how can I be expected to resist a man who can quote Austen, loves making me laugh, and seems to be everything hot and good in this world? Only there’s so much … there’s so much more to him than that.
Billionaire playboy? Check.
Troubled soul? Check.
The owner of my heart, the man I’ve moved halfway across the country to be with, who’s laying the world at my feet in order to convince me to never leave? Check. Check. Check.
But nobody does complicated like the one percent.
This is not your everyday rags-to-riches, knight-in-shining armor whisking the poor girl off her feet kind of story. No, this is much messier.
“Rich Boy takes you on a literal ride! Funny. Angsty. There’s mean rich people and people you root for. It’s a definite recommend from me! –Tijan, New York Times bestselling author
“Rich Boy was witty, exciting and had the most intense slow burn romance I’ve read in a long time. The complexity of the characters was refreshing and made me wish for more!”—Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times bestselling author
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You guys, I am so sad! I wanted to like this book. I read the blurb and was excited, but instead, I just ended up being bored.
It’s super fast insta-love from the beginning, which I don’t usually mind at all, but this was just strange for me. I felt like the book started on the third chapter, just out of nowhere. Plus, it never really has a conflict, or maybe I’m dense and just missed it. Then the next thing I know, we’re at the end, but it’s fast forward years, and they are going to couples therapy and, I was lost. If this review is confusing you, that’s how I felt about this book. I’m still super sad because I love Kylie Scott, and I love her writing, and I wanted so badly to love The Rich Boy. But sometimes no matter how hard you try, you just can’t, and I didn’t.
No Doubt About True Love
If there’s ever any doubt about the quick witted Ms Scott. this book should dispel any questions. The constant repartee between Alice and Beck runs the gamut from serious to fun in a heartbeat.
Two people from completely different walks of life attempt to navigate some rough waters since he’s mega rich and she’s your average income post college student . No one makes it easy on her.
The feels run throughout the story because these characters are lovable and relatable. Highly recommended and do hope Ms. Scott writes Ethan and Henry a book of their own.
A fairy tale kind of story.
The Rich Boy is Kylie Scott’s newest stand-alone novel, I was completely swept away at the beginning. Beck was a young care free man or he seemed to be, travelling around and moving from place to place until he met Alice, just an ordinary young woman who worked in a bar. I loved the idea of this young care free man who had travelled all over the place who then decided to stay in a place he didn’t really like, cleaning tables, just to be near the woman he had began to fall hard for. Beck has his secrets though and he was holding something back, that itself was no secret and it was a swoon-worthy beginning with such potential.
Beck and Alice worked at the same bar together and the more time they spent together they became even closer until one night Beck’s real life and the thing he had been trying to escape from came to find him.
Alice always new Beck had secrets that he wasn’t ready to share and also that he was escaping his family for some reason, what she soon discovered after that night was Beck was rich, very rich and with the sudden news of his fathers death, it was time to go home and face the family and so he asked Alice to go with him.
What did Alice have to lose really, she had a job she hated and was struggling to pay the bills and on top of that for the first time she was falling hard for a mysterious man who made her heart patter but I don’t think she quite new what she was walking into when she moved to Denver to be with Beck. I liked Alice, she had sass and backbone but there wasn’t really anything interesting about her.
I suppose this is a rags to riches kind of story and as Alice began to settle in with the elegance, snobbery and riches surrounding her, although Beck was still the same man, loving and kind, she also saw the man he was expected to be and how much in the spotlight he and his family were but Alice refused to conform to what was expected of her, especially Beck’s Grandmother who was in summary stuck up, devious and calculating.
I enjoyed the story, it was swoon worthy and interesting in parts but I also thought it lacked drama and angst and it took me longer than normal to read this due to losing interest a few times.
A heartwarming fairy-tale kind of story that I enjoyed.
ARC RECEIVED FOR REVIEW PURPOSES
Alice’s degree in English doesn’t really come in handy in her role as waitress at a crummy bar. Sure she can inventively tell patrons to buzz off, but that’s as far as her expensive education goes.
Of late the most appealing thing about her job and life is the gorgeous newly employed member of staff. Beck is the bar’s new busboy and if I haven’t mentioned already he’s gorgeous, but he and Alice’s attraction goes far beyond the physical when they begin spending time together.
Just when they are on the cusp of what feels like something special Beck is called home in circumstance that lead us to believe that’s there’s far more to Beck that meets the eye.
It’s a fairytale of sorts as we discover Beck is in fact a billionaire businessman who became disillusioned and left his work and family behind to gain perspective. He’s sensitive and funny and has it bad for our Alice.
Alice is thrust into a world of riches and glamour but with it also come jealousies and wicked intent she and Beck must navigate.
Rich in humour and swoons this was definitely a winning read for me.
When Alice meets an uber flirtations guy, she’s of course attracted. But when he asks her to go with him, drop everything and go with him, will she let him draw her into his crazy wealthy world?
As Alice navigates Beck’s pretentious world, she’s going to have to figure out if she can stick with Beck, even as she sees how unlike hers his world is. And when it’s apparent some members of his circle want her gone, will she stand up for herself and the new relationship she and Beck are developing, or will she head back to her own world?
The Rich Boy is sweet and fun and I loved Alice and Beck together. They’re adorable!
There are only a handful of authors who I rely on to deliver a romantic comedy that can make me laugh as much as it makes me swoon, but Miss Scott is one of them. The Rich Boy had all the hallmarks of Miss Scott’s talented voice: a fun, flirty romance that delivers heat along with a good story; an adorable hero who’s easy to fall for; a great cast of secondary characters; with smooth writing and lively dialogue to make for an easy, enjoyable read. But most of all it’s this author’s heroines like Alice that sparkle brightest- they’re dynamic and bold but still vulnerable.
I’m not immune to the lure of a good fairy tale so I loved the ways parts of The Rich Boy echoed Cinderella. I also loved how the story started. Though it felt as though the feelings between Beck and Alice developed rather quickly, I liked that they had roots before his background was revealed. These two were cute from the outset and their simple start made it easy to root for the couple the whole way through. I especially appreciated how strong Alice was throughout the story, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable obstacles as she tries to adapt and fit in with her love’s family and lifestyle. Is The Rich Boy perfect, not quite, but with a heroine who felt relatable and tangible, it is yet another of Miss Scott’s books I want to read again and again.
*eARC received via author’s ARC group. The PA and author had no influence over this review*
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Kylie has given us a modern day fairytale that is sure to set your soul of fire. Her take on class differences and societal views on this really opens your eyes to how different types of people view the world. And ultimately how much of yourself do you want to lose when you’re trying to fit into a world that you weren’t born into.
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I loved Beck, his personality and sense of humor were addictive. I could definitely see how Alice was so smitten right off the bat. Their banter was light hearted and fun, it just flowed easily between them, giving you a sense of rightness. The way the Beck was raised and grew up was completely opposite of how Alice was raised, and it shows in how he handles situations. Instead of trying to work them out or find ways to make it better he tends to just throw money at it, which is one of the main issues between them. This I feel highlights the biggest difference between them. When you have money to throw at problems you never really have to learn to try and solve them. Whereas when you don’t have the means to get rid of problems like that, you develop an ability to work through the problems and find alternative solutions. Beck is soft hearted and really is the sweetest/swooniest guy ever, but his inability to stop throwing money around is prevalent and disheartening at times, but understandable given his situation.
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Alice is phenomenal, I absolutely loved that she did not lose her sense of self after being thrust into this unknown world full of pretentious rich assholes. Even when they were trying to fix her up to their standards so to speak she still did not give in easily and kept giving things back. It without a doubt showed that she was not there for his money she was there because she loved him. I can’t imagine how easy it could be to get caught up in this world of riches and lose yourself entirely, so to watch as she holds onto to herself and pushes back had me smiling throughout.
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Kylie has created a beautifully written fairytale that will sweep you off your feet, whilst giving you a severe case of blue balls. Seriously I was ill prepared for the Slow Burn romance portion of this book. She has written this book with a deep sense of honesty in regards to how different classes of people view the world around them and those in it. It’s heartbreaking at times and utterly frustrating during others, but you could see it happening in just that way. I think that’s why Beck and Alice are absolute perfection together, you can feel their connection in every moment they share together, watching them navigate this new relationship and life changing expectations and experiences.
The Rich Boy was a sexy yet sweet slowburn with a modern day fairytale twist to it. I can’t say I blame Alice for being intrigued by Beck from the moment their paths crossed. Mysterious, charming, quirky, and a total sweetheart it was hard not to fall for Beck. I loved how relatable Alice was in that she was real, funny and confident though she had quite normal insecurities we all have. Their witty banter kept me laughing out loud and I enjoyed the connection Alice and Beck formed. Overall, this was an entertaining and touching slowburn that left me hoping for more of the Elliot family in the future.
My Thoughts:
The Rich Boy was signature Kylie Scott! She creates the most delicious, sexy, and swoon-worthy male leads! Readers will be in line for Beck to be their next book boyfriend.
I loved this slow burn romance! It was like a modern day Cinderella. Alice is an intelligent, witty, hard-working and educated woman. Unfortunately, she’s had trouble finding a career with her degree in English. Struggling financially, she works as many hours as she can, waitressing and working the bar. While working she meets sweet, caring and charismatic busboy, Beck. They connect, and share a strong attraction.
Alice and Beck’s lives get turned upside down when his father dies, and he is expected to go back home to all of his responsibilities. He asks Alice to go with him, and because neither of them want to be apart, she accepts. Both of their lives are turned upside down when they encounter all of the problems that come with being part of the exclusive billionaire upper class.
The Rich boy was low angst and drama. Alice and Beck had to deal with their share of obstacles, but the focus was on their romance, chemistry, and the relationships with his family. Something that I appreciated was how sex was not the focus of this story. Beck wanted to wait until they had a strong and solid foundation to be intimate, because he really wanted things to work. This decision paid off, because I really felt their deep authentic emotional connection.
If you are looking for a dreamy, sweet, adorable, and sexy male lead, look no further. Beck will have you swooning, and Alice is so strong, and likable, that you will be cheering her on! I highly recommend The Rich Boy! Romance readers, you are in for a treat!
I have to be honest, this was my first book by Kylie Scott, but my “colleagues” at the blog had always spoken very well about her novels. Alas, I may have been unlucky perhaps, but this story was definitely not what I expected.
But let’s start from the beginning: Alice works as a waitress in a dive bar in Los Angeles, and that’s where she meets Beck, the new busboy. Beck is gorgeous, with a great charisma and sense of humor and – listen, listen! – can quotes Jane Austen as if he had written her novels himself. The spark immediately (REALLY immediately) strikes between the two, but literally after 3 days Beck receives a visit from a man in a suit named Smith who tells him that his father is dead, and that he will therefore have to return to Denver for the funeral. Colorado isn’t exactly close to California, and Beck would not want to leave Alice, which is why he asks her to go with him. And it’s here that my first perplexities were born; pass the love at first sight, pass that the two do not want to leave one another after realizing they have this great understanding, but I find it absurd that someone asks someone else to follow him to the other side of the United States after 3 days! Alice initially does not accept, but then she will join him because she will not be able to pretend that Beck doesn’t need her.
And most of all she wants to know who that well-dressed man was and who Beck really is.
Obviously she will be satisfied.
Beck is not actually a luck-seeking guy who does odd jobs to support himself; he is a member of the Elliott family, one of Denver’s most powerful families. His father Jack was a real estate tycoon, and now Beck will have to return to his life to take over the reins of the family business with his brother Ethan.
Alice will stay close to him, despite the fact that it is absolutely not her world and she feels out of place to go to social events with people to whom money comes out of their ears, but she doesn’t want to leave Beck and she doesn’t care that he is actually a billionaire, to her he will always be that spontaneous boy who asked her to dance before passing the mop on the bar’s floor.
I can say that, if this story had started out pretty well, it slowly got worse. I absolutely didn’t understand the point of the whole narrative, there was no logical thread, and even now I don’t understand what the author wanted to tell. Yes, the story is nice, funny and sweet, I appreciated the exchange of jokes between Alice and Beck and between them and the other secondary characters. But otherwise I haven’t found anything else. I didn’t understand why Beck wanted to take things slow with Alice and not having sex with her until they knew each other well, only to do it after it turned out that he had lied to her about some things. (And to get there I had to wait until 80% of the book!) And I absolutely didn’t like Alice’s attitude, which at the beginning I liked because she was a self-confident, ironic and spontaneous girl, but in a short time she succumbed to the taste of money, despite complaining for the whole duration of the novel that she didn’t want designer clothes, accessories and anything else.
In short, really a novel without rhyme or reason, I found myself skipping most parts to read only dialogues, above all because many descriptions in my opinion could also have been left out. The story is entirely narrated from Alice’s POV, and perhaps if it had been told by Beck’s it would have been slightly more interesting. One of the characters that I liked most was also Matías, Beck’s sister’s husband. If it hadn’t been for him that sometimes raised the mood of the novel, I think I would have been even more bored.
Anyway if you’re looking for a light read and generally like Kylie Scott, give this novel a chance.
*ARC received in exchange for an honest review*
Alice Lawrence is an average girl working to make ends meet at a small bar in California. She is immediately taken by the flirty new busboy and decides to give into the chemistry they can’t deny.
Beck has decided to take a leave of absence from his previous life in Colorado and after settling in and forming a connection with the girl of his dreams he is called home for an emergency. Having no other choice he begs Alice to come with him and try and understand everything his life entails.
This was a sweet and heartwarming story about a billionaire who falls hard and fast for an ordinary girl. While it starts slow it picks up and turns out to be a story I truly enjoyed.
Beck and Alice are from different lives but their connection is strong. Beck is running from his family until things make it impossible to run. Alice wants a life without her family’s help so she can prove she can make it on her own. These two are slow burn but when they get together it’s so steamy and hot. A great read.
Kylie Scott writes excellent books. This is a given, however she fell short on The Rich Boy. While the premise is a good one, the execution is lacking. I don’t know/can’t explain what it was, but as much as I enjoyed this book, it was just missing something.
Alice was a delight and I enjoyed her strength, warmth and humor. She knows her life isn’t all that it could be, but she’s not sure what to do about it. Enter Beck, all the gorgeous, quotes Austen, and makes her laugh. They have a whirlwind, more like a tornado, involvement before Beck gets pulled back into his former life. Alice is left dazed.
Beck needs Alice and sends his lackey to bring her back and into his lavish, billionaire lifestyle. Alice, because she really likes Beck, goes along. Now, to say that Beck threw Alice in the deep end would be an understatement. As Alice works to understand both the lifestyle and the man, she learns about herself and she helps Beck to realize his truths.
While this book was very entertaining, it had somewhat of an day dream/fantasy element to it. Poor girl meets rich boy, gets swept away into his world, lavished with worldly goods and true love. Throw in snarky ex-girlfriend and malicious grandmother that get their comeuppance, rescue animal and brand name dropping it was definitely fantasy material.
Overall, it was a quick enjoyable read and I will be recommending it to those that are looking for something unique to read.
Beck and Alice’s story is one that will get to your heart. I couldn’t put this down, it has all the romantic and funny side of Kylie Scott books and the emotional rollercoaster you don’t want to get off. The start to their story is an interesting one and I didn’t see it coming, but it worked in the best way for the storyline which I truly enjoyed, beautiful romance.
Kylie Scott never fails to entertain with her witty, sexy stories and The Rich Boy does just that…and then some! I loved everything about this cleverly fun story that was loosely reminiscent of Cinderella. Scott created the perfect adult fairytale and I fell head over heels for it.
Beck and Alice had so much chemistry and I loved their easy, fun connection. Their meet-cute is the stuff we love to read about. Busboy and waitress connecting instantly at the bar they work at…but the adorably sexy busboy has a HUGE secret he’s hiding. And boy is that secret a doozy! This sexy billionaire in disguise comes with all sorts of baggage but if anyone can handle him and his crazy family, it’s Alice. She’s a breath of fresh air and I loved her realness. She and Beck worked so well because they complimented each other in every way possible. Their give and take was written perfectly and Scott truly convinced me they were meant to be. At times I wanted to smack Beck and knock some sense into him but Alice took care of that for me and that was justice enough!
The Rich Boy is hilariously funny, a little bit angsty and a whole lot of fun. You’ll experience all of the emotions but ultimately come out feeling happy and satisfied. I adored this story and hope that Scott delves further into the Elliott family because I, for one, would love Ethan and Henry’s stories! There’s so much depth to this family and I. NEED. MORE!!!! 4.5 stars
I constantly look forward to the next Kylie Scott novel. The characters are so real, the plot plausible, and the writing is just fantastic. This book is another great read from a great writer. Highly recommended.
I really enjoyed this book. Kylie always has the most enjoyable characters. I found myself laughing out loud several times while reading.
“He looks like good times and heartbreak. I should definitely know better.”
The Rich Boy is a really funny, romantic, and refreshing read.
Our main heroine is Alice. Gosh, I love her. I will say one of the things I love most about Kylies writing is that her heroines are realistic. They are not all perfect, stick thin, fictional women. Kylie writes characters that you can actually relate to, and I love that so much. It gets tiring reading about the same flawless characters over and over again.
“What I discovered is, that it’s not until you get completely away from your family and all of your support systems and have to stand on your own two feet that you find out who you really are.”
And even though Alice has her insecurities, like everyone does, I love how damn confident she is. I loved our leading lady. She’s confident, she’s real, and she’s funny! And I know this is fiction, but you always want a main character that you can relate to, and Kylie has done a fantastic job of that with Alice.
And Beck and her together had me laughing more than once. We really can’t forget about Beck. Ugh, I need me a beck. He really is Prince Charming. Hot as hell, funny, sweet at times, but not too sweet.
I also got a little bit of an old timey vibe from this one, even though it is set in modern times. It’s the nick names and some of the words that I got that feel from. It adds a little something different to the story, in a good way. Lends a little bit more to that Cinderella feel.
And speaking of that, these two together makes me want to find my Cinderella story.
The Rich Boy is a slow burn romance that will have you smiling through the pages. I loved these characters and this story. Beck’s family is some major crazy that will for sure keep you on your toes. I loved *most* of his family and friends.
“Even heroes fuck up sometimes. At the end of the day, they too are only human.”
I enjoyed all of the crazy that comes with going from rags to riches. The characters, the humor, all of it. The Rich Boy is just such a great read. Kylie has done it again and written yet another amazing romance.
I can’t wait for you all to meet these characters and read this book. It is fantastic.
3.5- 3.75 stars. This is a pretty good book. The Rich Boy is Beck and Alice’s story. Alice is a waitress in a dive bar when she meets Beck, the cute new bus boy. They flirt, get to know each other after late night shifts and start to like each other. But then things change when Beck is called back to his home when his father dies. It turns out Beck is a millionaire with a complicated family life of siblings, a flighty mother, an overbearing grandmother, and a few stepmothers. He had stepped away from his life of helping run the family company when he wanted to be more than a rich boy and treated as a normal guy. But after his father dies, when he must return home, he asks Alice to take a leap of fate and come with him. Life as she knows it changes overnight, things get a lot more complicated and the two fall in love.
This story was interesting and easy to read. I liked Beck and I really liked Alice’s down to earth, quirky personality. I enjoyed their relationship development. The book is a bit angsty in that I was waiting for something bad to happen. Beck came off as so perfect that I was afraid he was going to mess things up with Alice. When the conflict came, I was a bit confused on what the big fuss was or what actually happened. It seemed like manufactured drama for interest. I didn’t really understand the climax conflict and the resolution felt rushed. I would have loved more closure or an epilogue. But, still, I liked the book in general and enjoyed the story. The first half was my favorite. As a whole, it was entertaining and low heat, with a slow burn on the physical aspect of the relationship, but I understood why.
Overall, The Rich Boy was a pretty good read. Beck and Alice were good characters with chemistry. I enjoyed the sweet and sexy moments and the witty banter, as well as the fun side characters. I look forward to more from Ms. Scott in the future!
I am downright giddy after finishing The Rich Boy. In true Kylie Scott form, I was given a strong, smart and sassy heroine and a hero that is drool worthy but also flawed.
The first meeting between Beck and Alice was a riot. The banter had me smiling like a loon. There aren’t proper words to describe Beck’s yum factor. He is kind and considerate. Quirky and charming. Patient to the point it nearly drove Alice mad. But he was also quasi hiding something. But when his past came calling, he knew he had to step up.
What a whirlwind of another universe Alice found herself in when she followed her heart and went to Denver. I liked her before the upheaval of her life, but the way she conducted herself in her ‘new life’ was brilliant. It made me love her. I loved that she knew who she was and who she wasn’t. She knew what she stood for and what she wouldn’t. How she refused to change who she was to fit in. How when pushed, she shoved back with grace and class. And when Beck messed up, because lets face it, he’s a man who isn’t used to not getting his way, she made him work for it. Earn it. Give her what she deserved.
The Rich Boy was so much more than poor girl gets swept off her feet. Yes, she was swept up in Beck, but it was him she wanted not his notoriety or money. It was a hard lesson for him to learn, but for Alice, he would do anything. She was worth the work. Their love was worth everything.
I received a copy of this book from the author.
I enjoyed reading Alice and Beck book. Alice was spunky and thought quick on her feet. Beck was determined to get what he wanted and keep it and that was Alice.
Alice and Beck meet in the bar where she is a waitress and he is a bus boy. Seeing this relationship blossom was great. He told her from jump that she was going to be his wife. They start hanging out getting to know each other when Beck is called back home because of the death of his father.
Alice decides to follow Beck to Colorado and man does her world get turned upside down. Beck and his family are nothing like hers. His family try to get her to fit in. you know new clothes, new hair, makeup and grandma even sends her to a social event in her place. OH boy did that backfire on grandma. Alice has to deal with a lot between both his family and the public in general.
Alice does it all with grace and sass. She doesn’t let people walk all over her no matter who they are. The instant connection that Alice and Beck have was refreshing and I did enjoy watching their relationship grow despite all the roadblocks.
A few of my favorites:
“There are going to be people who don’t like me. And there are certainly going to be people who don’t like us together. But the thing is, they don’t matter. It’s up to you and me to decide what’s best for us.”
One of these days, when he yet again fails to warn me about something, I’m going to slap the boy right upside his handsome face. Or not so accidentally kick him in his sleep.
“I haven’t joined a cult,” I say. “But I have discovered what a salad fork is. Useful information, that.”
I don’t think any relationship worth having is always going to be easy. We’re two different people with our own thoughts and feelings. The fact that we also come from two very different worlds just adds to the challenge.”
A thing Mom once told me that seems pertinent is this: even heroes fuck up sometimes. At the end of the day, they too are only human.”