The Rich Boy

by Kylie Scott

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I tried to escape…

So, the Corona Virus…

I really tried to shut out the world and all our woes to escape into The Rich Boy. I absolutely loved the Pretty Woman vibe and loved Beck’s swoon-worthy and romantic antics to get Alice’s attention.

BUT…

My brain wouldn’t turn off from what’s going on in my life and I couldn't help wondering how these characters would cope or deal with Covid 19?

How are the rich people coping with Corona Virus?
Are their staff obligated to keep on serving to their needs?
Do the staff and the rich self-isolate/hang out together?
Will their money protect them from the virus?
Can you run a multi-billion dollar company remotely?
I wonder if they worry about running out of toilet paper?

So, while I absolutely loved The Rich Boy, I found myself intensely distracted by real life.

A little part of me is always sad that I’m not the one being showered in diamonds and waited on hand and foot. Then, reality comes in and I realise that money does not buy you happiness and is attached to some very unfortunate side-effects. I would hate having my photo taken without my knowledge. I would hate having to make speeches and appear at fundraisers where I was under constant scrutiny. I would hate having my hubby accosted and having to accept that I play second-fiddle to “business” talk. I’m thankful there are stories like this in my world because it makes me realise, I’m happy with what I’ve got.

This is not a story about…or not just about a lady getting swept off her feet and treated like a princess. I absolutely loved that Beck and Alice met before she was even aware he came from money. I would have preferred to see them together a bit longer before he whisks her away to his real life. I just felt like I needed more of them together as just the busboy, Beck and the waitress, Alice. I needed more time to believe that Alice wasn’t making a silly choice in flying to another city for a man she had only known for a few days.

This is what I would call a slow-burn romance and it definitely worked for me. Their mutual desire and attraction jumped off the pages, and when they finally come together, IT’S HOT!

I found myself smiling a lot while reading this story. Both Beck and Alice are funny, and I loved that Beck used Jane Austen’s words to lure Alice into his clutches. There were a lot of quotes from Pride and Prejudice that made me sigh in delight.

While there are some hurdles this couple must pass, I had faith in their success because they didn’t give up. As a couple, they worked together to conquer their problems and discussed how they would get to the other side. I believed that this couple will make it together.

I loved that Alice’s size didn’t define her. Sure, she had some insecurities about lumps and bumps but she was also comfortable with who she was. This confidence was appealing and made her size irrelevant to their relationship and attraction. It was even more appealing that Beck’s attraction didn’t seem to be about…or not about her size. I’m not a fan when it’s ALL about size/ confidence/ health/ weight.

I finished The Rich Boy with a smile on my face but I really feel like I need more. I want Ethan (Beck's brother) to take a chance on love again. I want to see how Emma (Beck's sister) and Matias are going and if their marriage will survive the second time around. I hated that Henry has such a selfish cow for a mother. I want Henry to live with Beck and Alice full-time as the poor kid needs some stability in his life. The Elliot’s are a crazy bunch with some serious issues but most of them are lovable. If Kylie Scott decided to make this into a series, I would not be disappointed.

I love this author’s work and I will definitely be back for more.