Review: The Wicked Billionaire

The Wicked Billionaire by Jackie Ashenden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Lucas is a wicked man whom any woman with a beating heart would want to test drive. Lucas is the definition of a gruff stoic man. He may have started out life with a raw deal, but getting adopted by a rich man did give him a boost up. He never took it for granted which is what makes him more attractive. Of course, being a Navy SEAL also makes him quite appealing.

Lucas is sent on a path by his dead father that sends him in a talespin. The man other than his adopted brothers he thought he could trust had a secret that killed him. When Lucas uncovers the dirty dealing and it leads to his friend's widow, Grace, things start to get interesting.

I enjoyed this second book in the series better than the first one. This book can also be read as a standalone. In this one, Lucas is a more likeable character. He has an interesting code and it is fair. He may grudgingly help out. The important thing is, he is loyal and he keeps his promises. From a lover material, this is big, especially for Grace. Grace is a sweet woman. She's an artist who seems kind of unmemorable. Her interactions with Lucas are sweet. They were a bit too tame for me. Please take my gauge with a grain of salt as I read graphic sex books. Still, the tentative romance between the two characters is cute because they both think they shouldn't act upon it. Yet their chemistry is too strong and they succumb rapidly. They should because they are perfect for each other. Lucas isn't as heavy handed has his brother which is nice. Grace is also more mature in some ways.

For those who have just tried this series from Ms. Ashenden, I recommend her Billionaire Fairytales series. This one is recommended for romance readers who like military men with a hidden cache of richness in both money and character.

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