Reese Crane has a problem. His father has been grooming Reese to take over as the CEO of the infamous Crane Hotel brand when he's ready to retire and that day has finally come. Too bad the Board of Directors isn't on-board. Reese's past as a manwhore has been splashed all over the tabloids and gossip columns and the last thing the Board wants is a pleasure-seeking playboy to sully the company name. But Reese isn't giving up so easily. They want a settled man to lead the company? Then that's exactly what he'll give them. Merina Van Heusen will do anything to keep her parents' funky and historic boutique hotel in business-even marry cold-as-ice but sexy-as-hell billionaire bachelor Reese Crane to do it. It's a simple business contract-six months of "marriage", absolute secrecy, and the Van Heusen is all hers again. But nothing is ever that simple. Now married and appearing together publicly, Merina has no problem putting on a show for the cameras but what she doesn't expect is to be as wildly attracted to Reese behind closed doors as he is for her.
With sparks flying and tempers flaring, they give into the volatile attraction more than once and Merina finds herself faced with her worst nightmare: falling in love with her husband.
The Billionaire Bachelor quickly drew me in as Reese Crane is thrown off guard when Merina Van Heusen storms his office when she discovers he owns her hotel.. Reese is determined to be named CEO of Crane Hotels, but the board cannot see beyond his playboy lifestyle. After Merina leaves his office, he devises a plan to give them both what they want. If she agrees to a six month marriage he will turn the Van Heusen over to her. Reese draws up a simple business contract between two professionals. What could possibly go wrong? Bwahaha!
I absolutely loved the feisty, heated chemistry between Reese and Merina. These two have it all worked out but soon find themselves tumbling between the sheets. I laughed at their banter and cried over their pasts. Lemmon really brought them to life. I cannot say that Reese Crane is really a bad boy. Yes, at times he came off as cold and methodical but Lemmon pulled backs his layers and seriously..... I completely swooned! Merina is all class. If you piss her off, she will cut you down to size with grace. She was brilliant and more than once, she had me cheering aloud.
As I said, the chemistry was off the charts and the tale delivered plenty of fiery heat, mixed with smoldering kisses, playful banter and warm-hearted conversations.
Angst in the form of fear, feelings and growth racked up the tension for the last three-fourths of their story. Lemmon managed to provide all the FEELS without making me completely pull out my hair. Both of their back-stories felt genuine and I felt for Reese on so many levels. His ex-girlfriend and best friend added interest, as did the media.
We meet Tag, one of Reese’s brothers who will star in the next book. Oh boy! Did I mention how much I adore books with BROTHERS? I cannot wait to see him fall. The Crane family is proving to be interesting. Lemmon has hooked me again!
Filled with heart, humor and characters you will both admire and adore The Billionaire Bachelor delivered the perfect escape.
Copy provided by publisher. This review was originally posted on Caffeinated Book Reviewer
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