Betraying the Billionaire

Three and a half stars. Julian Worth is a foster-child turned self-made billionaire. Let down by people he loved in the past he has determined never to be hurt again. He feels that he is looked down on because of his humble origins so he decides to enter into a marriage of convenience, a strategic alliance with a rival family. Holly Abbott is the quiet, bespectacled less glamorous of the Abbott twins, born shortly after the heir Lillian. But when Lillian disappears at a crucial moment Holly's father blackmails her into taking Lillian's place and pretending to be her sister to ensure the marriage, and the merger, takes place as planned. Julian and Holly go on their first date with low expectations but neither finds the other to be as expected, can love survive deception? Gah, I tried to change the edition in Goodreads and the computer ate my review! Anyway, although this felt quite old-fashioned to me, with the billionaire with a heart of gold and the overlooked younger twin, I have to say it is exactly what I was expecting based on the blurb and it delivered in abundance. Definitely one to read when you want to escape reality to a simpler time. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

Jullian is absolutely swoon worthy as the billionaire that is focused on finding a blue-blooded wife to help him take his business to the next level. He thinks he has found this in Lilliana, a woman he's never met, but is engaged to after making a deal with her father. However, Lilliana has other ideas and has disappeared, forcing her twin, Holly, to take her place. While the twin switch is a familiar trope, this is done with a fresh twist and told in an entertaining way. I found myself totally invested in the characters and engaged in their story - wanting them to get their HEA ending. I absolutely loved this book and, if you're a fan of the genre, you will too. You can't go wrong with a book by this author and I have her on my must read authors' list. Put this one at the top of your TBR list.

Julian and Holly’s story was a moving, emotional and wonderful adventure in Betraying the Billionaire by Victoria Davies, book one in her Abbott series. My heart ached for Holly as I too was that shy, insecure young lady. Being the second born twin has affected and defined her entire life. When her sister goes MIA her uncaring father decides she will take her place (think twin switch) and marry Julian Worth as part of a business deal. What type of father does this sort of thing? Not just offer a daughter as part of negotiations but forces one to become the other. Abandoned as a baby, Julian grew up in the foster care system, not knowing or understanding true love or how to love. It was easier for him to deal with an arranged marriage than take time away from work, his first and only love, to woo someone. After meeting Holly, Julian finds himself falling for her and feeling like the luckiest man in the world; as does Holly. When Holly’s twin finally returns and chooses to take her rightful place, Julian suspects something is going on. Julian is no fool; he knows the woman with him is not Holly. Also, he begins to question their father’s business dealings and wondering what he is hiding. It takes a couple of clever, angry sisters and an aggressive businessman to uncover the shady dealings and dissolve the business de, take down an unethical CEO, and save the girls’ legacy. The stars align as Julian pulls off that magical grand gesture to win Holly’s love. Ms. Davies wrote a wonderful and emotional story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sexual chemistry, amusing banter, and endearing characters giving Julian and Holly a chance for happiness, love and a future together. I highly recommend Betraying the Billionaire to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.