Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Book review: THE PLAYER + THE PACT = I DO, by Louise Bay


New York Billionaires #2

Leo Hart & Jules

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Leo Hart, playboy extraordinaire, is about to confront a heartache from his past, back when he was eighteen and full of hopes and dreams. He was a baker’s son, distributing bread through the city, when he met the Hammond heiress.  They had a summer full of love but she broke his heart.  Ever since then, he has a problem opening his heart to love.

Jules grew up in the atmosphere of The Mayfair, working there since she was sixteen, with her mother who worked there.  She wants to be the manager, especially since the actual manager is doing a crappy job, and the hotel is not doing as well as it should.  She sent many resumes, asked for interviews, with no success.  So in the end, she decided to apply for the assistant position to  Leo Hart, hoping to get close and convince him.  Instead, she ends up in a fake marriage to the guy!


Leo got an award that requires going to a dinner where his teenage heartbreak will be going with her husband.  Although he’s over her, the pang of being rejected still lives within his little dejected heart, so he needs the reinforcement of a wife.  What he never expected was to find this firecracker who will not bow down and will sass him back.  


The book was fun and I loved Jules! She was so sure of herself and what she wanted, and she didn’t hesitate to tell Leo off.  Leo, accustomed to all those “yes” women, stood up at attention.  I saw him first as a flirt, not much substance, always affable and nice.  He did improve and grew up along the story.  His fixation on his teenage girlfriend did not look good on him, and I loved how his friends told him off about it.  


I liked the first book in this series much more than this one, but this one has Jules and she made it all the worth reading it.  Loved her!


Purchase links


Amazon - https://geni.us/TPTPID

PB - https://geni.us/TPTPIDPB

US Audio - https://geni.us/TPTPIDaudio

UK Audio - https://geni.us/TPTPIDUKaudio



About the author


International, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes contemporary romance novels that make you laugh - the kind she likes to read.

Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up.

Louise loves the rain, RHOBH, London, days when she doesn't have to wear make-up, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne (not necessarily in that order).

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