When his father orders him to get out of town to avoid the media fallout from his latest scandal, Carter Fields can only think of one place to go: his best friend Graham's family cabin in Connecticut. What he doesn't realize is that Graham's family already has plans to spend the week at the cabin celebrating his little sister Tessa's birthday. Despite their years of friendship, Carter has never met Graham's sister, though he's heard so many stories about her that he feels as if he already knows her. Thanks to his infamous playboy image in the press, Tessa feels as if she knows Carter too, so she's not exactly thrilled to have him crashing her birthday celebration. When her parents and brother are delayed and she's stuck at the cabin alone with Carter for several days, she fears that her vacation is ruined. However, their bickering soon gives way to friendship as Tessa comes to realize that there's much more to Carter than his reputation suggests, and he might just be the perfect man for her.
Tessa and Carter may have gotten off on the wrong foot, but there was always an undercurrent of attraction between them, and I loved the way they teased and bantered with each other. When they finally gave into their feelings, they were actually pretty cute together. Their biggest challenge was Tessa's brother Graham, who had strong feelings about Carter being with his sister. Fortunately, he came around in the end and even helped Carter with his grand gesture to win Tessa back.
Overall,
I really enjoyed "Stuck with the Billionaire" and recommend it for all fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I look forward to reading Graham's story soon (and hope that Tessa's friends will be featured in future stories as well).
*Review copy provided by the author/publisher via Give Me Books Promotions. All opinions expressed are my own.
About "Stuck with the Billionaire"
As a billionaire, philanthropist, and the life of every party, I work hard and play harder—which occasionally gets me into trouble.
It wouldn’t be so bad if I weren’t the soon-to-be CEO of my family’s company. In order to appease my concerned parents, I agree to leave Manhattan and hide out until the media frenzy surrounding my latest mishap settles down.
Which is how I end up in a cabin in the woods with my best friend’s gorgeous little sister on her birthday.
I’m definitely not the gift Tessa’s expecting. We’ve never met before, but it’s clear she’s formed an opinion of me based on my playboy reputation—and it’s not a good one.
But we’re stuck here together.
At first, all we do is bicker, and it’s easy for me to remember all the reasons I shouldn’t touch her. But the more I get to know her, I’m surprised by how real and funny she is beneath her spunky exterior. Did I mention the woman can bake too?
Keeping my hands to myself becomes more torturous than my exile.
After all, having fun is what I’m good at. How can I resist showing her how to live a little?
Read an Excerpt from "Stuck with the Billionaire"
“This is how we’re going to play it for the next week? Seems a bit immature. But wait, that can’t be right. You’re the grown-up between the two of us, no?” I lean forward, resting my elbows on my knees, my lips twitching.
Tessa stiffens and spins on her tiptoes like a ballerina until she faces me. “I’m going to my room to read quietly while we wait for your babysitter. Because unlike you, I can take care of myself without needing someone to slap my wrist and handle my problems for me.”
I run my fingers over my knuckles, glaring back at her as I steady my voice. She knows how to hold her own, that’s for sure.
And I respect that.
Even though I’m the one she’s lashing out on.
“So, while you chew on what I’m sure will be a witty and intelligent comeback, I’ll be in my room reading the swoony heroes of Nora Roberts’s creation.”
“Ah, might they be the perfect men you referred to this morning? The ones who don’t exist?” I ask, my voice low and laced with so much amusement I can hardly contain myself. I run my knuckle across my bottom lip, suppressing a grin, and her gaze falls there, following my movement.
Her eyes flash back up to meet mine. “I don’t need to explain myself to you.”
“No, but you’re still telling me plenty.” I wink.
Roughly exhaling, she whirls around so hard, she almost spills her drink. The slam of her door makes me jump in my spot, and I finally let my laugh loose.
I’ve been here for less than an hour, and already, my best friend’s little sister is most certainly making my visit interesting.
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