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Lauren (Silicon Valley Billionaires #1)

Leigh James (Goodreads Author)

4.11 · Rating details · 229 Ratings · 50 Reviews

Two Headstrong, Driven CEOs. One Undeniable, Scorching Attraction.

Being a scientist gives Lauren Taylor a purpose in life. At twenty-five, she's the CEO of a billion-dollar biomedical company, Paragon Laboratories. On the brink of a major discovery, Lauren lets nothing interfere with her work. Until she meets Gabriel Betts, the gorgeous and brilliant CEO of another Silicon ...more

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Published February 21st 2017 by Jack's House Publishing, LLC

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Nov 13, 2017 Esther rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-v, family, heroine-rich, hero-rich, no-cheating, virgin, virgin-heroine

3.5

Was a fairly good read. Two brilliant/intelligent CEO’s that fall for each other as they deal with enemies that are trying to steal and kill. Heroine invented something revolutionary, and someone will do anything to get there hands on it.

Gabe and Lauren are cute, sweet and definitely have chemistry!

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Dec 28, 2016 Anne OK rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Recommended to Anne OK by: Marie Force

Shelves: 2016-reads

A new to me author recommended by a very favorite author whose books I can't put down. I didn't think I could lose on that recommendation.

This romantic suspense held my interest from start to finish. It was set in a different environment from what I am accustomed to reading and I really liked that variation. The suspense was well-written and the characters were multi-dimensional and a perfect match in my opinion. Each were strong and intelligent leaders in their fields and CEOs of their compani ...more

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Feb 26, 2018 ⚜️Trea rated it liked it

Shelves: 2018-beat-the-backlist, challenges-2018, series-challenge-2018

In preparation for a blog tour stop for the third book in this series, I decided to binge read the entire series, starting with this installment. I had never read anything by this author prior, so I wasn't sure what to expect with it. Unfortunately, it didn't resonate with me as much as I'd hoped.

The book's action and suspense started right away, which left me a little confused, as some of the situation wasn't well explained. I felt like there was a prequel novella that I had missed, and in fact ...more

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Feb 07, 2017 JG ~Jezabell Girl & Friends rated it really liked it

4.5 Stars

From billionaire CEOs, scientists, and mercenaries, this story really does have it all, and more.

Lauren is full of corporate espionage and is set inside of a billion dollar biomedical company. Lauren is a 25 yr old brilliant scientist with a new and innovative biomedical prototype which could revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of patients but despite her brilliance, and her company’s security measures, her computer system is hacked and suddenly all that Lauren has been working fo ...more

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Feb 16, 2017 Maida rated it liked it

Shelves: arc, borrowed, contemporary, ebooks, series, virgin, workplace

I was given an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an unbiased and honest review.

As it is right now, I'm giving Lauren a 3.5 rating. It's a fast-paced romp in a fascinating setting that is atypical of romance novels. Leigh James did very well in introducing the readers to the biotech world. I liked that she made her H/H both equally strong and she did not put unnecessary obstacles in their way in terms of realizing their love for each other. I also liked that through all the events happening w ...more

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May 01, 2017 Michelle Olms rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Great book

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Feb 16, 2017 Corinne rated it really liked it

I enjoyed the book. The story was good and kept you intrigued. I also enjoyed the writing. I did find it a little long. Story line stretched out a little too long,but was kept me interested.

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Apr 06, 2016 Mindy Lou's Book Review rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: arc, 2016, re-reads, nerd-alert

I wish we could give half Stars. I think this story is more 4.5 Stars!

The start of a great Billionaire story! I love how different this story is to most Billionaire books out there. You've got a couple who are on even footing, both CEO's of their own company, both brilliant and beautiful. While Gabe may not be so different, he's still certainly very sexy. It's Lauren that is not your typical heroine. She's a 25 year old scientist who has spent the last 6 years in her lab perfecting her invention ...more

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Feb 25, 2017 Jamie Salisbury rated it it was amazing

I was apprehensive about purchasing this book at first. The story line was so out of the norm compared to other "billionaire" books. White collar crime in the biotech industry? Why not, no industry is safe these days.
Once I started reading, I was not disappointed. Ms. James takes you into the biotech world of Silicon Valley giving you a very realistic look at the highly competitive world of this industry, and a sizzling hot relationship that is born.
The book is very well written. The hero and he ...more

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Feb 21, 2017 Jackie rated it it was amazing

I received this as an ARC in exchange for an honest review

Welcome to Silicone Valley where every secret is important and could change mankind.

Lauren Taylor is a brilliant scientist and billionaire in her own right who has been working on a chip that could change the world of healthcare. She is a closely guarded person and only lets a few people into her life.

Her sister and PR person convinces to meet Gabe Betts who is also a Silicone Valley billionaire. He wants to help Lauren with her product a ...more

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Feb 15, 2017 Sophie rated it really liked it

When a young female researcher and CEO of her own company holds a ground-breaking bio-medical invention that is sure to rule the global healthcare market and change the lives of people as they know it, everyone wants a piece. Lauren has devoted the last 6 years of her life to her research and protecting it with her very living and she is not ready to share, not with just anyone, but at what cost. When the competition won’t take no for an answer and your world is threatened, what and who you thou ...more

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Feb 11, 2018 Debra rated it really liked it

Techies win

Lauren is a biomedical engineer, driven to produce a patch that could benefit healthcare. She is fiercely pricing and protective. At 25 years of age, she has lived and breathed solely for her goal, and her sister, Hannah. Enter Gabriel Betts, an equally driven CEO, who wants to partner his company and his life with Lauren. Solving a threat of corporate espionage moves the two closer, to a HEA for now. There is a teaser for additional stories.
I recommend this book.

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Feb 24, 2018 Andrea Akers rated it it was amazing

SVB 1

Lauren Taylor is married to her work. She is a CEO and has technology that can make a difference in how medical care will be cared for in the future. Gabriel Betts is a self made billionaire in his own right but wants to partner with Lauren's company to take on the international market. Together they find a partnership both personal and professional. Will the competition beat Lauren to market with her new technology or will they lose everything including their lives to get her product to ma ...more

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Feb 20, 2018 Jennifer Grunbeck rated it really liked it

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Feb 22, 2017 Susan Zabell rated it really liked it

A good book for me is a book that the sex does not over shadow the story. That the story would be a good read even if the sex wasn't there. This was a very good story with love and mystery. I give it a 4.5 stars. I would like to know when the next book comes out!

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Mar 15, 2018 Kimberly Hohberg rated it it was amazing

Good book. Really intense. It one of three. I’m on the 3rd one now. Can’t wait to see how it ends.

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Feb 20, 2017 Sara Aston rated it it was amazing

First book I've read by Leigh James and I really enjoyed it. Great story line along side the romance side of it a real page turner and I can't wait for the next one

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May 25, 2017 Linda Simpson rated it it was amazing

Loved this book.

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May 03, 2017 Samantha rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Lauren, the first Silicon Valley Billionaires book, was a pretty good suspenseful romance! Lauren was a wonderful heroine. She could be a bit stubborn and dense at times, but she was still a very powerful and independent women and I admired her character a lot. And Gabe was a total alpha male, which I loved a lot. He came on a bit strong at times and was overprotective, but it never got to the point that he was unlikable. Leigh James balanced his personality really well and I found him to the be ...more

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Feb 19, 2017 Linda Dossett rated it really liked it

Excitement and steam are all inclusive in this first book in this series. This is my first experience reading this author and certainly will not be my last. Good read, well worth the time spent.

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Mar 21, 2017 Mary Smith rated it it was amazing

Outstanding Book

Once you start reading this book you wont put it down. It has lots of intrigue, sex and hot alpha men. Lauren is one strong intelligent woman on the edge of a huge discovery. Gabe is a billionaire also very successful. Wait until you see how good they are together.
I will tell no more. You just need to grab this book and find a comfortable chair.

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Mar 15, 2017 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Book hangover

Lauren and Gabe grabbed my attention from the start. Throw in some international intrigue and...voila...it's 4 AM. Can't wait for Gabe's story later this year.

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Mar 08, 2017 Julia Diaz rated it really liked it

Cliffhanger

This book was very good. I loved Gabe and Lauren but I don't really care too much for cliffhangers. I would recommend it though because when Marie Force says you should give a book a try then you should. I have already ordered another book from her Escort Series (free 1st in series book) and look forward to Gabe when it comes out.

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Feb 23, 2017 Rach (A Chick, Her Dog and A Blog.) rated it it was amazing

First off let me tell you this book was absolutely AH-MAZING. Have you ever read a book that forever left you hanging?! That left you in a major book hangover.
Well thanks a lot Ms. James you have left me in the BIGGEST book hangover, EVER!! :-)

Lauren tells the story of Lauren (ha, see the title) a fiercely independent, extremely driven and smart woman. She would do anything for her company and does.
She doesn't think she needs anything other than her baby, her company.

In comes Gabe. The sexy, su ...more

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Feb 21, 2017 Deanna (A Novel Glimpse) rated it liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, crime, fiction, read-in-2017, romance-series, romances

Original review: A Novel Glimpse

Note: I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an unbiased review.

I'm not sure if it's the mood I've been in lately or what, but romantic suspense novels haven't really been my thing. Unless they're super fast-paced and have a storyline that really pulls me in, they all end just being okay.

I had that experience with Lauren. It was fast-paced and eventful, but I wasn't into the danger Lauren faced. I felt like it was lacking a little suspense. I'm not s ...more

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Feb 22, 2017 Kelly rated it it was ok

I was guidebook this book as an ARC in exchange for my review. To be honest, i just didn't find it intriguing. I had to push my way through it to finish it off. The storyline was just ridiculous given the heroines age, her character and the scope of the story.
I may have just been hyper critical when reading this because I did have to give a review, but I didn't like it. I just couldn't get a proper feel for the time line, sometimes days would pass without Lauren making contact with her beau, an ...more

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Mar 03, 2017 Rachel Hartmann rated it really liked it

A great story! The nurse in me loved Lauren's invention. I loved that this book had a super brainy, super successful woman as the heroine. Great job!

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Feb 21, 2017 Jessica rated it liked it

I won a free copy of this book for my honest review. This is the first book in the Silicon Valley Billionaires series. Lauren is a brilliant scientist who knows what she wants and does it. She has come up with a brilliant invention that will change the world, but her competitors are trying to steal it before it comes out to the world. Gabriel Betts is a scientist as well. They are the perfect match but there is danger lurking around the corner. Gabriel and Laurens attraction to each other is str ...more

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Feb 28, 2017 Tersea rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved Lauren and Gabe and the secondary characters were awesome. If your looking for a nice and easy read and love the nerdy girl falling for a alpha male this is one to get. Can't wait for the next one

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Feb 22, 2017 Sharron Forcum rated it really liked it

This book is a romantic suspense I enjoyed very much. The romance was hot and the scientific aspect was interesting and intriguing. The main characters were both strong willed CEO's of their own companies but worked well together. I look forward to any future books in this series by Leigh James.

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Leigh James is a USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance. She's always been a writer. She started young (at six or seven), with a mystery about a socialite who drowned in a pool. (She'd probably been watching too much General Hospital with her Grammy!)

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