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Breaking Rules

(Fun Love Series #3)

Poppy Dunne (Goodreads Author)

3.86 · Rating details · 366 ratings · 101 reviews

They say rules are made to be broken, but it took a billionaire to tempt me...

I built a whole career on teaching women to follow the rules of dating.

That’s because they work, every time. My foolproof system relies on the three basics: playing just hard enough to get, letting the man make the first move, and never having sex on the first date.

Sure, it’s old-fashioned, but w ...more

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Jun 26, 2017 ⊱✿⊰ Alicia ⊱✿⊰ rated it really liked it

Shelves: 2017-arcs, lol, 2017-rom-coms, light-read, 2017-surprises

4 That Was Fun Stars

I really liked this one it was light, funny and a whole lot of fun.

Was it eye roll inducing at times? Sure

Did I care? Not at all

The humour was spontaneous and sarcastic, you know the type that is really silly but you just can't help but laugh?

Dehlia is a dating coach, she helps people snag that special one they have their eye on. She has a set of dating 'rules' she lives and swears by. Those rules get tossed out the window when she goes to help a clie ...more

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Jul 12, 2017 Nissa | Of Pens and Pages Book Blog rated it really liked it

Shelves: contemporary-romance, dual-pov, billionaire, 2017-reads, arc, funny

4 stars!

Review at Of Pens and Pages.

Another laugh-out-loud romance from Poppy Dunne! Expect exotic animals, swan fights, adorable children, private jet rides, Harry Potter cosplay, a hilarious dating coach, a cocky billionaire, broken rules, and romantic and sexy nights with Dating the Billionaire.

Dating expert Dahlia Rossi has rules she swears by, and it’s never failed her clients so far. Her rules keep it safe, and there’s nothing about tech billionaire Jack Carraway you can call safe. In a bl ...more

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Jul 21, 2017 ✰♊ Angie ♊✰ rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: 2017-reads, kindle-unlimited, romcom, contemporary

Verdict: Meh... it passed the time.

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Honestly, I didn't care for either one of the MCs. Both were beyond annoying to me.
Dahlia with her 10,000 rules of dating which she couldn't seem to follow when she was in the presence of Jack. This constant internal struggle between following her rules and going with the flow drove her crazy... in turn, driving me crazy.

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And Jack, with his absolute arrogance and overinflated ego... good grief. Look, I love me a cocky asshole. Throw in the mix that he's a drop-d ...more

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Jul 18, 2017 ~IreneOust~ rated it it was amazing

Poppy Dunne is a new-to-me author and it took me exactly THREE PAGES to become an #instafan! I read this book in almost one sitting because her writing just flows. It's smart, funny (I am talking 'throw your head back laugh out loud kind of funny'), full of witty dialogue, feels and great supporting cast. And, of course, Dahlia and Jack stole my heart! This is what I would describe as a 'perfect rom-com'. If you are in the mood for something charming, funny, well written and super entertaining, ...more

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Jul 06, 2017 Beneath The Covers Blog rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arcs, kelly, 2017-reads

So how's that saying go.....'Those that can't do, teach.'

Well, that saying seems very appropriate for this book, but with a quirky and hilarious twist!

Dating the Billionaire is full of charm, wit, sarcasm, and it overflows with the feels! I not only doubled over with laughter, but also found my heart breaking over the raw and heartfelt emotions that poured from the pages.

You're introduced to two very unique characters in this book. And although they seem to be quite different from each other, th ...more

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Jul 10, 2017 Marieke ~ Marieke's Books rated it really liked it

Shelves: double-pov, romance, arc

Dating the Billionaire is Poppy Dunne’s third book, and tells the story of Dahlia and Jack. Like her other books this story is a funny RomCom with laughter, but also with some serious moments. I love Dahlia and her ‘rules’, and how Jack handles them (or more likely, makes Dahlia forget them).

“A good book? Same thing as a good man: never let it out of your sight, and don’t let your friend borrow it unless you want the pages to come back all crinkled and the dog to have chewed on it.”

Dahlia is Dating the Billionaire is Poppy Dunne’s third book, and tells the story of Dahlia and Jack. Like her other books this story is a funny RomCom with laughter, but also with some serious moments. I love Dahlia and her ‘rules’, and how Jack handles them (or more likely, makes Dahlia forget them).

“A good book? Same thing as a good man: never let it out of your sight, and don’t let your friend borrow it unless you want the pages to come back all crinkled and the dog to have chewed on it.”

Dahlia is the queen of planning and rules. Because she’s a wee bit chaotic by nature, Dahlia plans out every to detail to give herself (and her choatic mind) some structure. As a dating coach Dahlia is successful, and she helps her clients with her own rules. The same list of rules is also applyed to her own love-life, but so far she hasn’t found Mr. Right. Meeting Jack isn’t so much a shock, but the way he makes her break all of her rules is…

Jack is a successful and handsome entrepreneur, but on the inside he’s still a nerdy kid full of pranks. With his social status he mostly gets away with it, but Jack doesn’t always know when to stop or what the consequences of his actions might be. Jack isn’t unfamiliar with the ladies, but he instantly knows Dahlia is different.

“I feel a little more exposed than you do.” She traces her gaze down my body, landing on my pants, which are still zipped. “Being patient is a sexy quality in a woman.” I lean down over her, catching her lips in a kiss. Her tongue taps against the inside of my mouth.”

The moment Dahlia and Jack meet there’s an undeniable attraction. It’s lust, it’s hot, it’s explosive, and one night is not enough. Dahlia does her best to keep Jack at some sort of distance, because a man like him is against all of her (self-imposed) rules, but she fails miserably. Jack tries to learn Dahlia to be more relaxed, but he doesn’t ridicule her believes, he just makes her think. Of course, there’s a wee bit of drama for our couple, but that they end up together is a given fact.

As already said, Dating the Billionaire is the author’s third book, and I feel she’s getting more into her own style. I love Dahlia and Jack, and how they are written; they are realistic people with real-life reactions. Besides the main storyline there are a few more storylines. They don’t take away from Jack and Dahlia’s story, but they do make me curious. In fact, I would love to read a story about Edith and her crazy antics.

“She nestles close, laying her head across my chest. It’s just like our first night, only better. Because now, for the first time in my goddamn ridiculous, admittedly kind of awesome life, I’m in love.”

I love Dating the Billionaire, I give the story of Dahlia and Jack 4.5 stars.

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Jul 04, 2017 Aaly rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc

*** ARC kindly provided for an honest review. ***

Sexy and fun, Dating the Billionaire is quite the entertainment. The blurb sounded interesting, a premise of something good!

When a dating coach extraordinaire, Dahlia Rossi, met her match and broke every rule she has ever written and followed religiously, having fun was good but it definitely put everything under perspective… now she’s dating a billionaire, the kind of one, unpredictable, too charming for his own good. The man she didn't see c ...more

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Jul 10, 2017 Diane (Books and Tequila Blog) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sheila-s, arc, 4-5-stars, funny-and-swoony

The story is hot and funny, smart and sarcastic in equal measures. This author has become my favorite voice for a laugh out loud quirky fun romantic comedy.

"A perfect ass and grade-A tits are good. A lovely face, sleek hair, full lips? Incredible. But a good heart? That’s my favorite thing to see in a woman. I mean, not literally see. I’d either need X-ray vision or homicidal intent for that. There’s a reason I don’t tell people every thought in my head."
4.5 Stars!!

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Jul 09, 2017 Monique rated it really liked it

I always enjoy reading a Poppy Dunne novel, and this one is no exception. There are so many things to appreciate with this book, and Dahlia was one of them. She was the sort of character that as a teen wasn't appreciated for her quirks and felt more order was needed to achieve in life. So she created a whole lot of rules and became a professional dating expert. Although rules are meant to be broken, just ask Jack. He is the total opposite with the rules. He is a self made billionaire who lives l ...more

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Oct 26, 2017 Ginette rated it liked it

Shelves: read-over-over

Really enjoyed this one....fun

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Jul 12, 2017 Jaime Fiction Fangirls rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: blogged

Quirky, fun & Sexy

This book was the exact blend of quirky, fun and sexy that I've come to expect from Poppy Dunne. I think she's found her niche in the fantastic way she shapes her characters through their internal monologue. I love getting to know characters through their thoughts sometimes more than their actions and getting to know Dahlia and Jack was a riot.

If you're looking for a fun, low angst read with plenty of steam and Harry Potter references then I think this is a book you'll want to ...more

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Jul 09, 2017 Mel rated it really liked it

Shelves: arc, lol, reviewed, 2017-read

4 stars!

Nothing great in life happens without a little risk.

Dating the Billionaire has all the fun, flirty, steamy, sweet moments that I have come to expect from Poppy Dunne. Lighthearted and entertaining, it’s a quick, easy read you are sure to enjoy.

Dahlia is a professional dating expert. She does a good job at reading people and has made several perfect matches over the past ten years. Her “Commandments of Dating” include the rules she uses when sets a couple up and it's proven successful for everyone...except her. Dahlia hasn't found "the one" yet much to her dismay, but she is happy to watch her clients find their HEA.

Jack is a billionaire who made his own money after graduating from MIT. He's handsome and cocky but you can't help but like him. He lives his life the way he wants and doesn't like following rules. He enjoys women and settling down isn't something he thinks about. When he meets Dahlia there is an instant spark and he knows he wants to get to know her better. What happens when one night with Jack is all it takes to throw Dahlia's ironclad rules out the window?

This book is fun and witty. Dahlia was a hoot and I loved watching as she let go and live a little. She was out of her element yet she still goes with it, and seeing her breaking her own rules was satisfying. Jack wants Dahlia and I love the way he gets her to forget about her rules, even if it's for a short time. He was nerdy, swoony, and a total sweetheart. He isn't afraid of his feelings, has a huge heart, and would do anything for the people he loves. When he loves, he loves big.

Jack and Dahlia work well together and bring out the best in one another. Their banter is fun and flirty, and the sexy time is hot. I loved watching their relationship go from a one-night stand to something more. When the conflict comes into play, it isn't too angsty or drawn out but I felt like Dahlia was a bit quick to react. In the end, I liked how it played out and thought Dahlia and Jack fit together better with the changes they made in their lives.

Overall, Dating the Billionaire is a fun, light read and I can’t wait for more from Poppy Dunne.

*ARC generously provided by the author and Give Me Books Promotions in exchange for an honest review*

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Jul 11, 2017 Sarah rated it really liked it

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4 Follow the Rules CROWNS

Dating the Billionaire by Poppy Dunne is a fun and quick romance. The characters are entertaining and their quick romance is fun and steamy.

Jack is an interesting billionaire. While he is good looking and incredibly wealthy tech. genius, he lacks that controlling and domineering quality readers have come to expect from this character archetype. He is funny and charming, and there is an immature side of him. He doesn't often think of conse ...more

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Jul 10, 2017 Cindy M. Green rated it really liked it

Dating the Billionaire was another enjoyable, endearing, funny read by Poppy Dunne!

First off, we have Dahlia, professional dating coach with rules, rules and more rules on the adventures of dating. However, when it comes down to it and she meets a sexy billionaire that sets her panties on fire all rules go OUT THE WINDOW! As much as she tries to get a handle on the situation and reign in her hot, animal attraction to Jack she realizes this is a no-win situation. No number of rules can keep her ...more

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Jun 22, 2017 Laura rated it really liked it

***ARC Provided by the Author and Give Me Books

4.5 Stars

Rules can give you a sense of direction, they can give you a way to feel that you are doing what you are supposed to be doing in a situation that is not clear. And, rules are the same for everyone. That's the whole point of having them.

Dahlia believes in rules. They keep her safe, and she has convinced herself that they are necessary. So necessary, in fact, that she has a career that is built on teaching others to follow these same rules, a ***ARC Provided by the Author and Give Me Books

4.5 Stars

Rules can give you a sense of direction, they can give you a way to feel that you are doing what you are supposed to be doing in a situation that is not clear. And, rules are the same for everyone. That's the whole point of having them.

Dahlia believes in rules. They keep her safe, and she has convinced herself that they are necessary. So necessary, in fact, that she has a career that is built on teaching others to follow these same rules, and to not deviate from them.

So, what happens when Dahlia meets Jack, the epitome of a rule breaker? Well, swan attacks and nights in capes, for starters. Yup. Swans apparently attack. Who knew. And, capes also come in adult sizes. Who knew? For details, you will just have to read the book. I know you are curious, because, attacking swan.

Jack has no rules. Jack has money and when you have as much money as Jack, it isn't that you have no rules, it is that the rules are different when you can buy pretty much anything that you want, towns and islands included.

Dahlia and Jack really, on the surface, shouldn't work. The only rule he has is that he breaks all of them, a point that comes up over and over in the story. In a lot of ways, Jack isn't totally grown up. He knows he has rules, and that other people have rules, and that his rules are different. But, and this really is the core conflict for Dahlia and Jack as a couple, he doesn't understand that there are some people who like their rules and don't want him to use his money, his name, his anything, to go around them.

In order for Jack and Dahlia to work, he has to understand that just because he can get away with just about anything doesn't mean that he should (isn't that adulthood in a nutshell?) and Dahlia has to realize that rules aren't one size fits all, that some rules are meant to be broken, that some people have different rules, and that sometimes that isn't a bad thing.

It's not an easy journey for either of them.

I did, sadly, have a small issue with the pacing in this one, a very small issue, but to me the realization for Jack that his rules were not the same, and that not everyone lives in the world of his rules (or wants to) was a little too quick. I know, this had to happen, and it did need to happen...but I thought that it was a little too easy. Not a huge issue, and not one that will stop you from loving the book.

Poppy Dunne is a wonderful writer. Her stories are fun, and they are funny, and they are fully of a certain whimsy that makes you just enjoy them. There are a lot of Harry Potter references in this one, and I find this to be very fitting. The things that her characters think, and say, and do, fit in so well with the Potter world, not just in this book but in her others...you feel fully transported in the story, and really there is nothing better.

I recommend this book. ...more

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Jul 10, 2017 Sheila'S Book Corner rated it it was amazing

Shelves: hot-hot-hot, funny-and-swoony, diane, 4-5-stars, romcom, sassysmartheroines

Poppy Dunne has become my 'go-to' for a great quirky and fun RomCom. Dating the Billionaire does not disappoint.

Dahlia Rossi is a dating a coach and relationship expert (read matchmaker). She believes in always following tried and true rules for her clients and herself.

Jack Carraway is a super hot and sexy tech-geek billionaire who is impulsive and he never lets rules get in the way of what he wants.

"Jack points an accusing wand in my face, and I don’t mean that in a dirty way. I kind of wish ...more

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Jul 21, 2017 Anna Aurora rated it really liked it

Shelves: funny, romance, love-story, sexy-times

I expected more sex here..but no ,it was a fluffy love story .
3,5/5 stars

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Jul 18, 2017 Liyana rated it it was ok

Shelves: add-to-my-ibook

I dont understand the writing, so i skip the chapter until end still dont get it.. hmm poor me

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Jul 11, 2017 Marie Brown (Marie's Tempting Reads) rated it it was amazing

Marie's Tempting Reads ARC Review:

A mouthwateringly sexy good time that left me with a big grin and ruined panties! Dating The Billionaire was. So. Wickedly. Entertaining. The characters are charming and oh so irresistible while the storyline drags you in and leaves you wanting...no NEEDING more.

Poppy Dunne excels at writing a fantastic, sexy, smart, heat filled romance that just brings all your fantasies to vivid life. I loved how impressed I was with Jack and Dahlia. Their passion crackled wi ...more

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Jul 07, 2017 Teresa's Tantalizing Book Teasers rated it really liked it

Shelves: billionaire-romance, contemporary-romance

Rules, Rules, Rules....Are meant to be broken, right? But, what if you wrote the rules and you find yourself breaking every single one of them?
Dahlia is a Professional Dating Coach, she prides herself on the advice she gives her clients to finding true love.

Then there's Jack Carraway, Billionaire Playboy. He has his sights set on Dahlia and enjoys a spontaneous lifestyle and a challenge.

Dahlia begins breaking her own rules one right after another with the sexy Billionaire.
Example: "No sex on t ...more

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Jul 15, 2017 The Grumpy Bookaholic rated it really liked it

Weirdly good. Hope we get a book on Pete as well.

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Jul 05, 2017 Kelly Emery rated it it was amazing

Shelves: stand-alones, billionaires, arc-reviews, 5-stars, humor, 2017-reads

Full review can be found at Beneath The Covers Blog --> https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

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Jul 12, 2017 Alejandra Tolentino (Girls behind the Books) rated it it was amazing

5 billionaire stars! This is the best Rom-Com I have ever read.

Sweet baby Jesus! Dating the Billionaire is one of the best Rom-Com books I had the pleasure to read. Poppy Dunne delivers a stunning story. The plot is hilarious. It really made me laugh so much. The characters are very well developed. If I could give this book more than five star, I would give a thousand stars.

So, what could happen when an spontaneous billionaire meet a beautiful woman who is a great follower of rules? There are m ...more

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Aug 10, 2017 Vickie rated it really liked it

Dating the Billionaire begins with Dahlia Rossi helping a new client, as well as an already established one. While attending a party with the latter, as “support”, she encounters none other than Jack Carraway: self-made billionaire, tech geek and, according to the tabloids, playboy extraordinaire. Is she intrigued? You betcha. Is she going to fall for his sweet and sexy words? Nope. At least, that’s what she thought.

Jack Carraway is a self-made man who finds it more than troubling that he can’t ...more

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Jul 07, 2017 Love & Lavender Book Review rated it it was amazing

I’ll admit, I’m a romantic comedy junkie. I love the movies, I FLOVE the books!!! So, after reading a few heavier, emotional romances, I knew I needed to jump into my favorites. Poppy Dunne provided exactly what I needed. And this was my first by Poppy, but she had me at the title. I knew it was going to be a winner.

Here’s what I love so much about rom coms – witty humor (of course!), sass, an undeniable connection between the main characters, steamy scenes (must have!), well rounded characters, I’ll admit, I’m a romantic comedy junkie. I love the movies, I FLOVE the books!!! So, after reading a few heavier, emotional romances, I knew I needed to jump into my favorites. Poppy Dunne provided exactly what I needed. And this was my first by Poppy, but she had me at the title. I knew it was going to be a winner.

Here’s what I love so much about rom coms – witty humor (of course!), sass, an undeniable connection between the main characters, steamy scenes (must have!), well rounded characters, and quirky best friends. The finished story always leaves my heart full and bursting with love and happiness. Yep, I’m a major sap!

Dating the Billionaire follows Dahlia, a professional matchmaker, and Jack, the tech billionaire. Dahlia has a VERY specific idea of how to cultivate a relationship and fall in love. Step by step, follow the rules and you can find your match. Little does she know, Jack wants to break all her rules after a chance meeting while Dahlia’s chaperoning a client’s date.

Dahlia is such a fantastic character – firstly, she loves to eat monster cake before lunch! A chick after my own heart!! She has amazing relationships with the people closest to her, quality relationships with her best friend (who is a very interesting personality), and her family. She makes no apology for being a strong willed, successful woman. On the flips side, she’s very cautious; she sticks to what she knows, her lists (not bashing a good to-do list, those are lifesavers), and her rules. She requires structure and control to ensure her world keeps turning.

On the other hand, Jack is her opposite; which makes the story interesting. How can he crack Dahlia’s rules and the comfort zone she’s assigned to herself? Jack’s fun loving nature is SUPER contagious. He’s fun loving, devoted to his family, and doesn’t care about rules. He’ll break EVERY SINGLE ONE and break down Dahlia’s walls in the process. Their chemistry is enticing, while their inner dialogue provides plenty of humor. Dahlia and jack are two pieces of a puzzle that fit together in perfect symmetry.

I am now a HUGE fan of Poppy Dunne!! I will be filling my bookshelves with fan favorites until I can’t get enough. If you’re looking for a light, fun, sexy, rom com, Poppy’s Dating the Billionaire will not let you down. Prepare for a laugh-out-loud good time full of saucy, witter banter, sexy times, quirky friends, and delicious abs 😊

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Jul 10, 2017 Melissa rated it it was amazing

Shelves: arc, contemporary, fun

**ARC provided by Author and Give Me Books**

Poppy Dunne is an automatic one click author for me. When I saw this blurb I started grinning-I knew it was going to be a fun ride. I definitely wasn't disappointed. This book was fun, sexy, and a pleasure to read.

I really felt a connection to Dahlia. She's a rule follower, a list maker and an interesting dating coach. I was intrigued by her rules and enjoyed getting to the root of why she needed these rules to live by. Her dating approach is do as I ...more

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Jul 11, 2017 Kathy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: new-author, arc, read-for-review

Dating the Billionaire was my first foray into Poppy Dunne's writing and I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed her style.

This book was a nice balance of humor, sexy and swoon... it was quickly paced and made reading light and fun. It is so much fun to read books where you watch the control freak characters slowly unravel and come alive and out of their controlled shell.

Enter Dahlia Rossi, a dating coach, who has rules for her clients to ensure their happily ever after. Despite her m ...more

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Jul 12, 2017 Liz ~ Liz's Reading Life rated it it was amazing

Dating The Billionaire is a fun, sassy, pantie melting read that will have you rolling with laughter and swooning all at the same time.

Dahlia Rossi is a dating coach that has rules and always follows them to the letter.

Jack Carraway is a man that lives with no rules because rules are made to be broken.

A chance encounters brings these two very different together and the passion explodes.

So can a rule breaker and rule follower find a way to met in the middle and build a lasting relationship? Or ar ...more

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Jul 12, 2017 Badass Bloggettes rated it really liked it

Shelves: emotionally-charged, funny

This is the first book by this author I have read and yes I love Billionaire books so this was right up my street.

I was pleasantly surprised at how Dating the Billionaire is not only brimming with emotion; it is also one of those books that is crammed moments where your heart will just break with what these characters reveal. There are also parts of this book which will have you in fits of laughter.

The two main characters are Jack Carraway and Dahlia Rossi and when you read about these two in t ...more

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Jul 20, 2017 Ri rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Sometimes Rules Need to be Broken

I started this book thinking it was just going to be a quick fun read. While, it was that, it was so much more. I loved the inner dialogues as well as the real dialogues between characters. I LOVED Dahlia so much because she reminded me a little of myself (not a matchmaker, but the girl who is a square peg trying to fit into the round hole). She was a free spirit. She made me laugh. Jack was SWOON WORTHY. Together they made me look like a smiling idiot to anyone ...more

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