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Billionaire Boss #2
Her Business Rival Billionaire
Previously published as The Billionaire Scrooge with new content.
Two business rivals. One chance at love.
Fredericka Jones is two weeks away from breaking ground for a homeless shelter, in memory of her mother. There's only one man standing in her way. It's been twenty years since she's seen her school's star lacrosse player. What was once a teenage crush, is now a deliciously tangible nightmare rival.
Charles Larenski has a deal to bring jobs to his city. Hoping to convince Freddie to pick another property, he whisks her away to a mountain resort to meet her business idols and give her options. When his heart demands its own romantic transaction, Charles will have to use every negotiation tactic he's ever learned to convince Freddie to be partners instead of enemies.
When Charles's business manager makes a bad deal, Charles learns money isn't the only form of payment. Will he lose both the land and Freddie?
Her Business Rival Billionaire is a standalone novel in the Billionaire Boss series. Previously published as The Billionaire Scrooge with new content.
Two business rivals. One chance at love.
Fredericka Jones is two weeks away from breaking ground for a homeless shelter, in memory of her mother. There's only one man standing in her way. It's been twenty years since she's seen her school's star lacrosse player. What was once a teenage crush, is now a deliciously tangible nightmare rival.
Charles Larenski has a deal to bring jobs to his city. Hoping to convince Freddie to pick another property, he whisks her away to a mountain resort to meet her business idols and give her options. When his heart demands its own romantic transaction, Charles will have to use every negotiation tactic he's ever learned to convince Freddie to be partners instead of enemies.
When Charles's business manager makes a bad deal, Charles learns money isn't the only form of payment. Will he lose both the land and Freddie?
Her Business Rival Billionaire is a standalone novel in the Billionaire Boss series. Previously published as The Billionaire Scrooge with new content.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 6, 2019
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December 14, 2018
Fredericka Jones is about to break ground on the shelter for single mothers and their children that she promised her own mother, before her death, she would open. Then Charles Larenski swoops in, derailing her permits with shady methods and a plan to build a big, luxury hotel.
Freddie and Charles went to high school together. He was a top jock at their privileged private school. Freddie was a hardworking, nerdy student determined to justify every penny her hardworking mother was spending on sending her there to give Freddie a better start in life than her mother had.
Charles made sure the whole school called her Freaky Freddie.
But Freddie has university degrees, her own charitable foundation, and drop-dead gorgeous looks, now. When she shows up in his office hoping that she can make him understand that the shelter is important, he's not going to change his mind, but does think it's worth seducing her to try to change hers.
Freddie's good friend and VP of her foundation thinks that, on the contrary, Freddie should seduce Charles to change his mind.
Charles's good friend, Roger, whose family is deep in the Irish mafia, thinks Charles is being too ethical about the whole thing. Charles, of course, has always been open and above-board in his business dealings, except for the awkward fact that he continues to employ Roger despite knowing that he steers some of the contracts to his mafia buddies.
I haven't said enough about Max, but really, he's not much better than Charles, even if his creep details are different.
Basically, Freddie is the only decent person in the book. By the time Charles, Roger, and Max get their redemptions, I didn't care. This is quite decently written, and some will enjoy it, but I found it be be great disappointment after The Billionaire Bodyguard. Seriously, go read that instead.You can find it on Amazon.
I received a free electronic galley of this book from the author, and I am reviewing it voluntarily.
Freddie and Charles went to high school together. He was a top jock at their privileged private school. Freddie was a hardworking, nerdy student determined to justify every penny her hardworking mother was spending on sending her there to give Freddie a better start in life than her mother had.
Charles made sure the whole school called her Freaky Freddie.
But Freddie has university degrees, her own charitable foundation, and drop-dead gorgeous looks, now. When she shows up in his office hoping that she can make him understand that the shelter is important, he's not going to change his mind, but does think it's worth seducing her to try to change hers.
Freddie's good friend and VP of her foundation thinks that, on the contrary, Freddie should seduce Charles to change his mind.
Charles's good friend, Roger, whose family is deep in the Irish mafia, thinks Charles is being too ethical about the whole thing. Charles, of course, has always been open and above-board in his business dealings, except for the awkward fact that he continues to employ Roger despite knowing that he steers some of the contracts to his mafia buddies.
I haven't said enough about Max, but really, he's not much better than Charles, even if his creep details are different.
Basically, Freddie is the only decent person in the book. By the time Charles, Roger, and Max get their redemptions, I didn't care. This is quite decently written, and some will enjoy it, but I found it be be great disappointment after The Billionaire Bodyguard. Seriously, go read that instead.You can find it on Amazon.
I received a free electronic galley of this book from the author, and I am reviewing it voluntarily.
June 6, 2019
This is book two in the Billionaire Boss series. Thus far, each book is a standalone in the series. This book is about Fredericka and Charles. Fredericka is almost ready to break ground on her new center for the homeless, in particular, single mothers and their children. This is to honor her mother who has passed away. However, as this timeline draws near she starts having issues with permits and all kinds of stuff that could suspend or even cancel the project. This is the doing of Charles and his want to build a luxury hotel in the same spot. The man is a wealthy businessman that is using his connections and resources to tip the scale in his favor and ruin Fredericka's project. This goes a little deeper as these two characters went to high school together and Charles made the whole school call Fredericka - Freaky Freddie. As the story unfolds and it becomes clear what is going on and what each person is doing, it is funny the outside sources that are each balking into Fredericka and Charles ears and the advice that they are given. Can these two settle on a business solution? Does the business side become personal? Can a future be started by resolving the past and present challenges?
A really good story and entertaining read in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A really good story and entertaining read in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 6, 2019
This is book two in the Billionaire Boss series. Thus far, each book is a standalone in the series. This book is about Fredericka and Charles. Fredericka is almost ready to break ground on her new center for the homeless, in particular, single mothers and their children. This is to honor her mother who has passed away. However, as this timeline draws near she starts having issues with permits and all kinds of stuff that could suspend or even cancel the project. This is the doing of Charles and his want to build a luxury hotel in the same spot. The man is a wealthy businessman that is using his connections and resources to tip the scale in his favor and ruin Fredericka's project. This goes a little deeper as these two characters went to high school together and Charles made the whole school call Fredericka - Freaky Freddie. As the story unfolds and it becomes clear what is going on and what each person is doing, it is funny the outside sources that are each balking into Fredericka and Charles ears and the advice that they are given. Can these two settle on a business solution? Does the business side become personal? Can a future be started by resolving the past and present challenges?
A really good story and entertaining read in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A really good story and entertaining read in this series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 9, 2019
Oh dear what a complicated world Freddie has found herself in! She is trying to honour her promise to her dear departed Mum to build a women's refuge centre in her honour but the one person in her way is Charlie. Now Charlie was her major crush at school and he has aged very well much to her horror and she still fancies him. Except where the refuge was to be is where he is building a 5 star hotel and he made that as a promise to his partner [who is in 'bed' with the Irish Mafia!] Charlie is the Scrooge in the title of this second book of the DC Billionaires Series by Eliza Ellis. If you haven't read the first one then I encourage you to do so as it's really great. Both books can be read as standalones and are so well written with fantastic characters Charlie has his heart closed off from love because of a past relationship but that doesn't mean he can't 'see the light' and see love in his future with Charlie. But what about the Irish Mafia? Can everyone get what they want? Can love be attained , given, and reciprocated? Is there going to be a HEA for these two lonely people? All I will say is that I'm really looking forward to book 3 in this series. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. Most definitely recommended
December 14, 2018
for some of us, the idea of unconditional love is a given - something we always had from our parents or family - for others of us, something we knew we had from our families, as long as we had them.
for others, unconditional love is only an abstract.
Freddie and Charlie both grew up in a cold Prep School environment . Freddie though was lucky enough that her single parent mom gave her what she could as long as she was alive -- and one of those gifts was to help others.
Charlie had a father who voiced his disappointment in his son with his dying words.
Funny thing about dead parents - you can never quite live up to what you think they wanted for you - or how it fits into your own new grown up life.
Can Freddie and Charlie move beyond past pains, and present unexpected criminal entanglements from someone close to them? Can they find and hang onto their own grown up love, and grow it together?
Maybe, if they survive and they both hang on and give it a chance!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
for others, unconditional love is only an abstract.
Freddie and Charlie both grew up in a cold Prep School environment . Freddie though was lucky enough that her single parent mom gave her what she could as long as she was alive -- and one of those gifts was to help others.
Charlie had a father who voiced his disappointment in his son with his dying words.
Funny thing about dead parents - you can never quite live up to what you think they wanted for you - or how it fits into your own new grown up life.
Can Freddie and Charlie move beyond past pains, and present unexpected criminal entanglements from someone close to them? Can they find and hang onto their own grown up love, and grow it together?
Maybe, if they survive and they both hang on and give it a chance!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 3, 2020
The Billionaire Scrooge: Clean Billionaire Romance (DC Billionaires)” by Eliza Ellis is a tale of one Fredericka Jones with a dream of a shelter for single mothers and their children that she promised her Mother she would see built ...and one Charles Larenski who is just as determined that she doesn’t...as he desires the same property for a luxury hotel. Freddie remembered him well from the private prep school they had both attended ...as the taunt “ Freaky Freddie” STILL rang in her ears. But
But Freddie has a hard-won degrees now...her own charitable foundation, and a HOT bod...and smoldering good looks to go with it. Plus she was not about to be intimidated anymore....by anyone. Especially him....even if he was connected to the Mafia. Can the two reach a mutual agreement...and both realize their dreams?!? Is a holiday HEA in their stockings!!?
Read and see. Much enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But Freddie has a hard-won degrees now...her own charitable foundation, and a HOT bod...and smoldering good looks to go with it. Plus she was not about to be intimidated anymore....by anyone. Especially him....even if he was connected to the Mafia. Can the two reach a mutual agreement...and both realize their dreams?!? Is a holiday HEA in their stockings!!?
Read and see. Much enjoyed and Highly Recommended. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Copy of this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 6, 2019
Charles Larenski was a bully to Fredericka Jones in high school, making her life miserable when he made up the nick name Freaky Freddie. He still calls her that when he meets her, which I found to be a sign of disrespect. Being the victim of a bullying myself in high school, I didn’t enjoy his continued taunting of her with the name. I thought she had a worthy cause building a home for women and their children to get them off the streets that would help to educate them and find employment for the women. She was stubborn in being fixated on the same piece of land that Charles wanted to build a hotel on even after he gave her the ability financially to build somewhere else. Charles also should have taken it more seriously that his accountant was involved with the mafia. Charles could have faced criminal charges by association like money laundering never mind what they could do physically and financially to him and those he cares about.
June 7, 2019
A high school nerd meets her high school bully many years later. Fredericka is determined to build a homeless shelter in memory of her mother. Charles wants the same land that Fredericka wants to build on and decides that he will do almost anything to stop her from getting it.
I thought Charles was rather naive in working with his friend who was involved with the Irish mafia. I still enjoyed the story and the machinations that they had to deal with on their way to both business and pleasure.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I thought Charles was rather naive in working with his friend who was involved with the Irish mafia. I still enjoyed the story and the machinations that they had to deal with on their way to both business and pleasure.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2019
The story of Freddie and Charles was ok, they knew of each other in high school where he was mean to her, but they are noe adults and 20 years have past. They are compiting for a spot of land for two different reasons, and they try to trick each other. It is an ok story but the way it is written was not completely to my liking, I thought it need a little more structure, a little more detailes about the people and places, and I did not really feel the chemestry between the main caracters. But it was ok.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 14, 2018
He is a Scrooge and she is not. He has the money and she has the heart. She has almost made her mother dream real but he wants the building she had planned on. He made a promise and he will do it. The Irish mafia comes after him for his mistakes. Will she become a victim of it all? Will be change his way? Follow them
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2018
Nothing like a wonderful holiday full of surprises...
I enjoyed reading this book. Was a wonderful read throughout. Perfect holiday book to read and enjoy while snuggled up with a hot drink and slowly sucking on the candy cane shaped spoon. The characters pull you in and make you want to read more. I want to know more of what's going to happen as I continued to read this. Keep it coming...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed reading this book. Was a wonderful read throughout. Perfect holiday book to read and enjoy while snuggled up with a hot drink and slowly sucking on the candy cane shaped spoon. The characters pull you in and make you want to read more. I want to know more of what's going to happen as I continued to read this. Keep it coming...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 5, 2019
This book was kind of a center of the road read for me. I really liked Freddie. I admired what she was trying to do, the things she had overcome and the love she had for her Mom. Charlie I wanted so badly to truly like. Unfortunately, I could never acheive this desire. I will say he had his moments but, In my opinion he needed better judgement and better friends and associates. This is my candid, voluntary review.
June 6, 2019
Prepare to do battle. Fredericka and Charles come out swinging. Charles is not the most likable of men, but his heart is in the right place. Freddie as I like to call the heroine, is an emotional, thinker. She refuses to be bulldozed out of her dream. Can these rivals ever find common ground? Her Business Rival Billionaire is driven by strong personalities, powerful emotion and festering sexual attraction.
June 7, 2019
A great read! Freddie is planning to do something nice to honor her late mother. Charles, who has a heart of stone and bullied Freddie in high school, has big ideas to bring jobs and takes the land that Freddie has her eyes on. These two former school mates will try and work past their differences and just might find love in the process.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 9, 2019
An amazing great roller coaster ride that is well written with an engaging storyline. It is filled with a good mix of drama, humor, personal conflicts, suspense and sexy scenes. The characters are intriguing in this well developed storyline enjoying the story through every page turned.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 12, 2019
Frederika had a crush on the popular high school jock, Charles. Unfortunately all he saw was Freaky Freddie.
This is a Cinderella story with a mafia mystery edge. If you enjoy second chances, intrigue, and happy ever after; you will enjoy this quick read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a Cinderella story with a mafia mystery edge. If you enjoy second chances, intrigue, and happy ever after; you will enjoy this quick read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 18, 2018
Cute Christmas Story
I love the lead characters and the best friend Max. I just would have liked some more action in the storyline about the mafia. But I would read it again and recommend.
I love the lead characters and the best friend Max. I just would have liked some more action in the storyline about the mafia. But I would read it again and recommend.
January 13, 2019
A billionaire and a woman on a quest to build a women's shelter cross paths. They are polar opposites. They went to high school together and were not friends. This seond meeting turns out different for them. The story was a little too lovey dovey for me.
January 25, 2019
Her High School Crush
Opposites attract in this sweet clean romance. She runs a foundation to provide homes for women and children. He's a workaholic hard hearted billionaire. Can they become a perfect match?
Opposites attract in this sweet clean romance. She runs a foundation to provide homes for women and children. He's a workaholic hard hearted billionaire. Can they become a perfect match?
June 6, 2019
This book had my attention with page till the end. The characters are well developed and have great chemistry keeping the storyline flowing smoothly.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 7, 2019
Charles gave Fredericka the nickname Freaky Freddie during freshman year and it stock all through high school. Now their grown up and both want the same property. Him for a hotel and her for a shelter for women and children. Who will win? I really enjoyed this story.
December 15, 2018
A well written Christmas story that kept my interest throughout a story I enjoyed reading. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 21, 2018
Can’t buy love
Whew! Another great roller coaster ride. This story has enough intrigue to hold your attention until the HEA! Show me the money
Whew! Another great roller coaster ride. This story has enough intrigue to hold your attention until the HEA! Show me the money
December 30, 2018
Super Scrooge
This book left me smiling in the end. I really wanted the story to continue with someone for Max and Roger to be vindicated.
This book left me smiling in the end. I really wanted the story to continue with someone for Max and Roger to be vindicated.
March 3, 2019
This was a good book with a fun storyline and wonderfully crafted characters. I enjoyed reading this book. The chemistry between these characters was apparent from beginning to end.
December 14, 2018
My first book by this author and I have already downloaded the first book in the series. Freddy is battling her high school nemesis billionaire Charles over a piece of land she wants to build a woman’s refuge in honour of he deceased mother. He wants to build a six star hotel and has just found out that his partner had made promises to the Irish Mafia who wil not take it kindly if the hotel is not built. Freddy and Charles will have to battle her prejudices and and their present differences and difficulties if they are to have a happy ending.
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