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Seattle Billionaires #4
Billion Dollar Fiancé
Liam Carter was once my best friend and childhood crush. Now he's a playboy billionaire in need of a fake fiancée.
The first time I meet Liam again after fifteen years, I ruin his suit with marinara sauce at a fancy party. I'm the caterer, he's the guest. It's only mildly humiliating. But the second time I see him? That's when he pops the question all girls long to hear. Will you be my fake fiancée?
Apparently, he needs to shed his playboy image, and fast.
Liam's nothing like the boy I remember. Tall, broad and poured into tailored suits, he now has more money than he can count. In exchange for my help, he vows to make my cheating ex jealous, showing up to my job with roses in hand and crooked smiles.
It's a game, just like the ones we played as kids. Well, maybe not just like those-they never involved heated kisses.
But as make-believe bleeds into reality, I can't stop wondering... are we too different now to make something last?
The first time I meet Liam again after fifteen years, I ruin his suit with marinara sauce at a fancy party. I'm the caterer, he's the guest. It's only mildly humiliating. But the second time I see him? That's when he pops the question all girls long to hear. Will you be my fake fiancée?
Apparently, he needs to shed his playboy image, and fast.
Liam's nothing like the boy I remember. Tall, broad and poured into tailored suits, he now has more money than he can count. In exchange for my help, he vows to make my cheating ex jealous, showing up to my job with roses in hand and crooked smiles.
It's a game, just like the ones we played as kids. Well, maybe not just like those-they never involved heated kisses.
But as make-believe bleeds into reality, I can't stop wondering... are we too different now to make something last?
266 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2022
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About the author
Olivia Hayle
30 books3,273 followersHi there! I'm Olivia.
I write romance with billionaire heroes (despite never having met one in person). They're strong, ambitious, they don't need love... until they meet the women who change their minds.
I love witty banter, smart heroines, big cities and perfectly tailored suits. You'll find all four in every one of my books! 💜
➡ Explore the bonus content: https://oliviahayle.com/bonus-content
➡ Visit https://oliviahayle.com
READING ORDER
You can read any of the books as standalones, because each book follows a new couple. But if you ask me? This is my personal preference...
The Connovan Chronicles
- Best Enemies Forever
- The Perfect Mistake
- One Wrong Move
New York Billionaires
- Think Outside the Boss
- Saved by the Boss
- Say Yes to the Boss
- A Ticking Time Boss
- Suite on the Boss
- 12 Days of Bossmas
Seattle Billionaires
- Billion Dollar Enemy
- Billion Dollar Beast
- Billion Dollar Catch
- Billion Dollar Fiancé
Brothers of Paradise
- Dark Eyed Devil
- Ice Cold Boss
- Red Hot Rebel
- Small Town Hero
Standalones
- Arrogant Boss
- Look But Don't Touch
- The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door
- How to Honeymoon Alone
I write romance with billionaire heroes (despite never having met one in person). They're strong, ambitious, they don't need love... until they meet the women who change their minds.
I love witty banter, smart heroines, big cities and perfectly tailored suits. You'll find all four in every one of my books! 💜
➡ Explore the bonus content: https://oliviahayle.com/bonus-content
➡ Visit https://oliviahayle.com
READING ORDER
You can read any of the books as standalones, because each book follows a new couple. But if you ask me? This is my personal preference...
The Connovan Chronicles
- Best Enemies Forever
- The Perfect Mistake
- One Wrong Move
New York Billionaires
- Think Outside the Boss
- Saved by the Boss
- Say Yes to the Boss
- A Ticking Time Boss
- Suite on the Boss
- 12 Days of Bossmas
Seattle Billionaires
- Billion Dollar Enemy
- Billion Dollar Beast
- Billion Dollar Catch
- Billion Dollar Fiancé
Brothers of Paradise
- Dark Eyed Devil
- Ice Cold Boss
- Red Hot Rebel
- Small Town Hero
Standalones
- Arrogant Boss
- Look But Don't Touch
- The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door
- How to Honeymoon Alone
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February 12, 2021
I've read different versions of this story where a rich guy needs a fake wife in order to woo a potential business partner. Luckily, he falls in love with the fake wife and lives happily ever after. The end.
March 31, 2022
childhood friends to strangers to fake fiancés!
i love seeing them reconnect and slowly fall in love, i just love childhood friends romances!
i love seeing them reconnect and slowly fall in love, i just love childhood friends romances!
May 9, 2024
3.75 💫
Yes I guess.
Series ranking
#1 book 1 [ billionaire dollar enemy]
#2 book 2&4 [ billionaire dollar beast & fiancé ]
#3 book 3 [ billionaire dollar catch ]
Yes I guess.
Series ranking
#1 book 1 [ billionaire dollar enemy]
#2 book 2&4 [ billionaire dollar beast & fiancé ]
#3 book 3 [ billionaire dollar catch ]
February 15, 2021
4.5 Stars
I really adored this childhood-friends-reconnecting romance. Liam and Maddie were both really likable characters and I absolutely loved the way these two interacted with each other.
Liam is a stock broker who is about to land a new client, however he had to lie and say he was engaged as his playboy lifestyle might have cost him this deal. It was only his luck that by complete coincidence he recently came across his childhood best friend, Maddie.
Maddie is a chef who dreams of one day opening her own restaurant. However until that day comes, she has to work at the same restaurant as her ex. When Liam comes to her with the preposition of being his fake fiance, she sees it as an opportunity to get back at her ex.
I had great time seeing Maddie and Liam reunite and getting to know each other again. They haven't seen each other in years and both of them have grown and changed a lot since the last time they have seen each other. They both had crush on each other growing up, but of course they were both oblivious to the others' feelings. Liam is not quite the boy she remembers. He grew up to be very handsome and very rich. She is not quite sure how she can fit into his life, but they make it work very well. She makes him relax and not be just all about work. They also tease each other mercilessly and I love how at ease they were with each other despite not seeing each other in over a decade. It honestly felt like no time has passed, like they picked up right where they left off.
It was also great to see all the characters from the previous books. It is always nice to see how their lives are progressing and how their own relationships are growing.
The series as a whole is amazing and definitely worth the read. The romance is paced perfectly and each book can be read as a standalone, each having interesting plot and wonderful characters.
*ARC provided through BookSirens in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
I really adored this childhood-friends-reconnecting romance. Liam and Maddie were both really likable characters and I absolutely loved the way these two interacted with each other.
Liam is a stock broker who is about to land a new client, however he had to lie and say he was engaged as his playboy lifestyle might have cost him this deal. It was only his luck that by complete coincidence he recently came across his childhood best friend, Maddie.
Maddie is a chef who dreams of one day opening her own restaurant. However until that day comes, she has to work at the same restaurant as her ex. When Liam comes to her with the preposition of being his fake fiance, she sees it as an opportunity to get back at her ex.
I had great time seeing Maddie and Liam reunite and getting to know each other again. They haven't seen each other in years and both of them have grown and changed a lot since the last time they have seen each other. They both had crush on each other growing up, but of course they were both oblivious to the others' feelings. Liam is not quite the boy she remembers. He grew up to be very handsome and very rich. She is not quite sure how she can fit into his life, but they make it work very well. She makes him relax and not be just all about work. They also tease each other mercilessly and I love how at ease they were with each other despite not seeing each other in over a decade. It honestly felt like no time has passed, like they picked up right where they left off.
It was also great to see all the characters from the previous books. It is always nice to see how their lives are progressing and how their own relationships are growing.
The series as a whole is amazing and definitely worth the read. The romance is paced perfectly and each book can be read as a standalone, each having interesting plot and wonderful characters.
*ARC provided through BookSirens in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*
January 16, 2025
Not only was there lacking chemistry, he chose to go after his client over her 🙂
February 24, 2022
"Is this the boy—now a man—who had once been my neighbor? I haven’t spoken to him since he moved out of my hometown at sixteen."
This would be my third read by Olivia Hayle and she never disappoints me. Liam and Madison were childhood friends but when Liam's family moved away, they lost touch. Now years later, a chance encounter brings them right back into each other's life like they never left. Liam & Maddie shared so many sweet past memories and whenever they recalled them, it felt so cute! Maddie was over her cheating ex and wanted to show him that she moved on. Whilst Liam had to correct his playboy reputation in front of his potential investor. So they come up with a mutually beneficial agreement to fake date until their purpose is fulfilled. Problem is, after getting to reconnect, neither Liam nor Maddie are ready to let go. Will feelings complicate their friendship or will it bring them even closer? You have to read this to find out!
"We’re about to embark on another adventure together, but I know, instinctively and deliciously, that it won’t be anything like the ones we undertook as children."
Seriously guys, this was such an enjoyable book, I finished it in mere hours. The side characters from the previous books make an appearance and I just wanted to read more. It was a fun, quick read and now I'm going to dive straight into the epilogue novella!
This would be my third read by Olivia Hayle and she never disappoints me. Liam and Madison were childhood friends but when Liam's family moved away, they lost touch. Now years later, a chance encounter brings them right back into each other's life like they never left. Liam & Maddie shared so many sweet past memories and whenever they recalled them, it felt so cute! Maddie was over her cheating ex and wanted to show him that she moved on. Whilst Liam had to correct his playboy reputation in front of his potential investor. So they come up with a mutually beneficial agreement to fake date until their purpose is fulfilled. Problem is, after getting to reconnect, neither Liam nor Maddie are ready to let go. Will feelings complicate their friendship or will it bring them even closer? You have to read this to find out!
"We’re about to embark on another adventure together, but I know, instinctively and deliciously, that it won’t be anything like the ones we undertook as children."
Seriously guys, this was such an enjoyable book, I finished it in mere hours. The side characters from the previous books make an appearance and I just wanted to read more. It was a fun, quick read and now I'm going to dive straight into the epilogue novella!
January 2, 2025
4.5 stars 🌟 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🥂🎉 starting off strong with another olivia hayle book and she did not disappoint!! childhood friends to lovers will ALWAYS be near and dear to my heart and i absolutely loved liammaddie 👩🍳💸📈 liam was sooooo hot with his confidence and demeanor & i loved how quickly maddie matched his humor/banter 🤞💝 sooo good and best believe i will be reading the rest of this series!
February 23, 2023
Book 4 and final of series. Liam and Madeline
I liked the book but somewhere the author lost some of the juice. You know when the guy does something so stupid he knows it himself. But Liam may drive to his hometown for his woman, the author lost the umph needed for proper apology and groveling. Such a shame. The billionaire is Liam, an investor with a great history of landing the right deals. He reconnects with his long ago childhood neighbor Maddie who is a chef in training. Liam has a huge deal to close, the biggest of his lifetime but he is told he is too much of a playboy at which time he let's fly that he is engaged. Oh crap! So the fake engagement begins with these 2 childhood friends with untold crushes. Of course it falls apart when they are found out. This is where the author lost the feel of the story.
I liked the book but somewhere the author lost some of the juice. You know when the guy does something so stupid he knows it himself. But Liam may drive to his hometown for his woman, the author lost the umph needed for proper apology and groveling. Such a shame. The billionaire is Liam, an investor with a great history of landing the right deals. He reconnects with his long ago childhood neighbor Maddie who is a chef in training. Liam has a huge deal to close, the biggest of his lifetime but he is told he is too much of a playboy at which time he let's fly that he is engaged. Oh crap! So the fake engagement begins with these 2 childhood friends with untold crushes. Of course it falls apart when they are found out. This is where the author lost the feel of the story.
March 13, 2023
4.5 (originally rated 4 stars but they’re still on my mind so…)
LOVED THIS ONE! but could i expect anything less from a story about estranged childhood best friends who pretend to be engaged?
LOVED THIS ONE! but could i expect anything less from a story about estranged childhood best friends who pretend to be engaged?
July 19, 2025
you know sometimes you read a book and you don't feel anything, no excitement, no giggling, no anticipation, just nothing... this book was exactly like that.
Cole and Skye are my favorites from this series.
Cole and Skye are my favorites from this series.
March 24, 2023
„I don’t know if I’ll be able to get used to it.”
„To what? To dinners?”
„To the way you seem to know what I’m thinking, even when I haven’t said a thing.”
actually really good. almost no drama between madison and liam, so i didn’t want to bang my head against the wall because of the characters stupidity and the author wanting to stir drama were it’s not really necessary. because sometimes you gotta admit… BUT i’m not saying that liam not showing up for mads wasn’t a shitty thing or was justified; on the other hand i could kinda see his point...?
fake relationships are my JAM and i don’t want to talk about what that actually says about me 😝 albert’s character was kinda over the top though.
liam felt likeable. not like some other Hero. i’m looking at you ethan. funny considering liam’s struggle of constantly comparing himself to ethan when in my head he was the better brother, but whatever. AND OF COURSE THE REASON WHY ALBERT FOUND OUT THE TRUTH WAS ETHAN’S FAULT BECAUSE OF-fucking-COURSE. there were cute kids, madison’s character was good. overall a solid one.
September 25, 2021
This goes down as my favorite installment ever from this series — I love it, it was so enjoyable! I never knew that I'll finally see and enjoy the allure in childhood-friends-turned-lovers until I read this one.
The characters are very charming and witty. Sexy, steamy, smart kind of romance. It also tugged my heartstrings. Gosh, I liked both the male and female leads.
It was so interesting how there was so much depth in the characters even in just a short piece. Beautiful characterization, such a light yet attractive read. This was an incredible story with the best and most flirty and fun banter yet in my contemporary romance library.
Finished in one sitting — so good!
The characters are very charming and witty. Sexy, steamy, smart kind of romance. It also tugged my heartstrings. Gosh, I liked both the male and female leads.
It was so interesting how there was so much depth in the characters even in just a short piece. Beautiful characterization, such a light yet attractive read. This was an incredible story with the best and most flirty and fun banter yet in my contemporary romance library.
Finished in one sitting — so good!
April 13, 2024
3.5 - 4 stars
Cute & heart-warming.
The only thing I needded was the longing.
It just wasn't here.
And I like my heroes broken and fucked up. And although Liam was cute af, he was a bit too cocky for me and it just wasn't exactly hitting all the right spots for me.
I wanted a tad more.
But it was still a very nice read.
And I love Olivia Hayle, will sure as hell read the others from the series.
Cute & heart-warming.
The only thing I needded was the longing.
It just wasn't here.
And I like my heroes broken and fucked up. And although Liam was cute af, he was a bit too cocky for me and it just wasn't exactly hitting all the right spots for me.
I wanted a tad more.
But it was still a very nice read.
And I love Olivia Hayle, will sure as hell read the others from the series.
September 27, 2024
I LOVE childhood best friends to lovers/second chance and this didn't disappoint. Liam and Maddison immediately had a connection again and their transition to lovers was really believable. Still, you could see the conflicts that came from having lost contact so long. There was a conflict at the end that I didn't mind in and of itself but I feel it should've come earlier to give them more time for a resolution. I only read book 3 and 4 in this series and I had a good time with them both :)
December 5, 2024
4.5⭐️ AUDIO BOOK REVIEW
Loved this one ! I loved how Maddie was an aspiring chef working so hard to get a fellowship. I so routed for her.
I loved their clumsy reunion, it made me giggled.
💕childhood friends to strangers
💕fake dating/ engagement
💕he falls first
💕billionaire
Their chemistry was amazing, and everything about Liam was soooo sexy !
Uncle Liam 🥹 loved seeing him in scenes with his little nieces.
Loved this one ! I loved how Maddie was an aspiring chef working so hard to get a fellowship. I so routed for her.
I loved their clumsy reunion, it made me giggled.
💕childhood friends to strangers
💕fake dating/ engagement
💕he falls first
💕billionaire
Their chemistry was amazing, and everything about Liam was soooo sexy !
Uncle Liam 🥹 loved seeing him in scenes with his little nieces.
February 21, 2022
Another great book by Olivia and with one of my favorite tropes. Fake engagement. And what a serve it was. Liam was such a mysterious character to get to know but once we know him we fall in love with him. Also Maddie? I loved her so freaking much. This couple had a good beautiful dynamic and also served childhood friends trope!!!
This was a beautiful ending for the series and I can’t wait to start a new one by Olivia. She’s such an amazing writer and I hope more people read her amazing books!!!
This was a beautiful ending for the series and I can’t wait to start a new one by Olivia. She’s such an amazing writer and I hope more people read her amazing books!!!
June 2, 2021
Have I mentioned that Olivia Hayle is my new favourite author? Because she is. Love her writing style. Once I start reading her book, I just couldn’t put it down! Maddie and Liam are so adorable together. 4.5 stars!
October 19, 2021
- childhood friends to fake fiancé to lovers
- one bed trope!!
- big old EW to Jason
- omg i’m so proud of Maddie i could cry
- such good character dev throughout the book for both of them!!
- the s*x is so so hot
- i wish the others were in it a bit more but i get why they weren’t
- the epilogue was so perfect with all of them together, this was such a good series!!
- one bed trope!!
- big old EW to Jason
- omg i’m so proud of Maddie i could cry
- such good character dev throughout the book for both of them!!
- the s*x is so so hot
- i wish the others were in it a bit more but i get why they weren’t
- the epilogue was so perfect with all of them together, this was such a good series!!
March 25, 2022
Childhood best friends to strangers to friends to fake fiancés to lovers? Best trope in the world. This two are so perfect for each other, I couldn’t put this book down. So damn good. Also one bed trope? Elite!
January 28, 2023
Awesome storyline
I liked seeing cameos of all the other men that came before.
Sad that this ends the series
Throughly enjoyable.
Smut is about 4/10
Steam about the same 4/10
Romance billionaire
Mmc is an investment banker
Fmc is a chef in training
Childhood friends
I liked seeing cameos of all the other men that came before.
Sad that this ends the series
Throughly enjoyable.
Smut is about 4/10
Steam about the same 4/10
Romance billionaire
Mmc is an investment banker
Fmc is a chef in training
Childhood friends
February 16, 2024
4 - 4.5 stars
This was my favourite in the series!! Overall, I’ve been loving my binge read of this entire series, and I’m so happy that this was the one to wrap it up!
Highly recommend the series if you’re in the mood for a straightforward fun romance read🫶
This was my favourite in the series!! Overall, I’ve been loving my binge read of this entire series, and I’m so happy that this was the one to wrap it up!
Highly recommend the series if you’re in the mood for a straightforward fun romance read🫶
December 8, 2021
Hem tatlıydilar hem hot en sevdigim trope daha nolsun
May 15, 2022
Second chances where actions have consequences!
April 10, 2023
Comme quoi, un friends to lovers peut être bien
December 24, 2023
childhood friends to strangers to fake fiancées to lovers, you just know I ate this up!!
January 29, 2024
Childhood friends, fake fiancé all don’t so well I couldn’t put this one down!
June 10, 2024
4.25 stars
Perfection!
How two best friends came together to help each other… without seeing the consequences… until it’s too late.
Perfection!
How two best friends came together to help each other… without seeing the consequences… until it’s too late.
December 6, 2024
some more character development would've been great
September 15, 2025
There’s not nearly enough groveling in this series for the amount of crap these men are pulling 🙂↔️🙂↔️
"I've always been the happiest when I spend time with you. It was as true twenty years ago as it's been these past few weeks." 💛
"I've always been the happiest when I spend time with you. It was as true twenty years ago as it's been these past few weeks." 💛
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