The Billionaire's Crush

by Bree Livingston

After purchasing Luck Lake, South Dakota, Pierce Westwood returns to his frequent childhood vacation spot with the plan of fixing it up—until he runs into Bethany Holland, the girl he crushed on as a kid. Only, she has no idea who he is which isn’t surprising since he wasn’t exactly Mr. Popular. Bethany Holland expects a typical rich guy when she meets the billionaire who now own her hometown. Instead, she finds a down-to-earth guy with a killer smile. When he lets it slip that he vacationed in Luck Lake a kid, she’s shocked to find she can’t remember him. When he asks her out on a date, she agrees… with one he has to give her a week to figure out who he is. Will this wager lead to disappointment or will luck be on their side? Take one hour, add a short story, and you’ve got the makings of a fun escape that ends in a satisfying happily ever after. Grab this short read now! ♥♥♥♥♥
Other books by Bree
The Clean Billionaire Romance
1. Her Pretend Billionaire Boyfriend
2. Her Second Chance Billionaire Sweetheart
3. Her Broken Billionaire Boss
4. Her Fake Billionaire Fiancé
5. Her Stranded Billionaire Mix-Up
6. Her Secret Billionaire Roommate
7. Her Beastly Billionaire Rock Star A Sweet Fake Marriage Romance
1. Marrying the Cowboy
2. Marrying the Star
3. Marrying the Protector
4. Marrying the Matchmaker
5. Marrying the Beast A Clean Army Ranger Romance
1. The Ranger’s Chance
2. The Ranger’s Peace
3. The Ranger’s Heart
4. The Ranger’s Hope
5. The Ranger’s Forgiveness
6. The Ranger’s Destiny A Clean Scottish Romance
1. Mending the Billionaire Movie Star
2. Mending the Billionaire Scotsman
3. Mending the Billionaire Brother A Caprock Canyon
1. The Best Friend’s Billionaire Brother
2. The Fake Fiancé’s Billionaire Adversary
3. The Housekeeper’s Billionaire Boss
4. The Fake Girlfriend’s Billionaire Match
5. The Jilted Bride’s Billionaire Husband A Clean First Responders
1. Firefighter’s Rescue
2. Firefighter’s Risk Port Crest High School
Tutoring the Bad Boy Sage Valley Romance
Inspired by the Cowboy Luck Lake Short Reads
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2. The Billionaire’s Second Chance Stand Alone
Love and Charity
The Mistletoe A Clean Christmas Novella
Broken Like Glass
A Geek Girl’s Guide to Kissing a Video Gamer

Genres: Romance, Audiobook

38 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 14, 2020

Reviews

[JB · Rating 3 out of 5]

2023 read #59

3.5 stars! Awwwww this was super short and sweet. The story was not bad for the book being so short. But Bethaney is so quirky for being tall and getting pimples when she eats sugar 😖😖. Other than that, I feel like they moved sooooooo fast.

[retal's library · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh

[Heather Green · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not up to her usual standards

This one felt like a first time write, not something a seasoned author would put out there. It was choppy in the transitions. The relationship moved to quickly for my taste without enough evidence of getting to know each other. I felt like we were told, not shown. I didn't understand some of the dialogue. There were a few times one of the characters would blush or apologize for something they said, but I didn't get what was embarrassing. Her quick exit when he was leaving town was unexpected. I thought she was upset about overhearing his phone call, but suddenly she felt they were moving to fast? It was like she had pictured them more as a summer fling or something, but we'd hadn't known that until that moment. I felt like all the desperate kissing was an attempt to make them look like they were closer than i felt they were. I wouldn't read this one again.

[sky · Rating 1 out of 5]

it was pretty mid, lacked any depth or proper chemistry. but was a fast read and had a hall-mark-y type vibe

[D.M. Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good read to pass 30 minutes. This is my first read by this author and I wouldn’t mind reading more.

When Pierce returns to Luck Lake, he runs into his childhood crush. The only problem is that she doesn’t recognize him. Bethany is reluctant to let this “familiar” stranger change her town, even if he does own it, but she can’t escape her feelings for him.

I realize it was marked as a short read, but I wish there would have been more depth to the characters and the plot. This book would be good for someone who wants to finish a book but is low on time or during a beach day.

[Ballet in AK · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Billionaire’s Crush by Bree Livingston (3.5 stars)

A quick read without too much angst. A simple, sweet love story...just the thing for those times when you want an HEA, but don’t have the time to commit to a full novel.

A man comes back to the town he visited as child (and has just purchased) and runs into the girl he had a crush on for all those years.

*poor, **ok, ***good, ****very good, *****something special

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast paced romance

I love that this story was written by one of my favorite authors. Brew can tell a heart touching story in both a few words, and in a longer book form. Her stories are never dull, and she writes about realistic characters and places, which put the reader into their lives. The Billionaire's Crush is easy to read and it took me to a state I've never been, but was totally able to visualize. Plus, I love uncomplicated billionaire romances.

[Sandra Hartzel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had a free copy of this book, but this is my voluntary and honest opinion. Pierce Westwood purchased the town of Luck Lake where his family had spent numerous vacations with the intent to revitalize it. When he arrives, the girl he had a crush on in school, Bethany Holland greets him, but not happily. She doesn’t recognize him, but after talking with him, decides to give him a chance. An uplifting short read.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Memories can bring romance

I enjoyed The Billionaire’s Crush. I enjoyed its shortness and cleanliness. Memories of childhood happiness bringing adult happiness happens so seldom that is a pleasure to read about these happy moments. Very sweet romance!

[Edna J Bayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but sweet!

I’m really getting to know this author and enjoy books so much. I’ve read all of them except for the firefighter ones. Next on my list to read. Great sweet romances.

[Sara · Rating 1 out of 5]

It was anything but a story that guaranteed a millionaire. It lacked all the elements of a story: no depth, no good characters, no real plot, not even chemistry between the two characters, and not even a suitable story to tell.

[April Goble · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very short read and I knew this going in. I listened to it on audiobooks and used my credit on this book, I wouldn’t going forward, this book should have been free! VERY CHEESY! If a guy said half the stuff he said in the book, I would have laughed! Not realistic in my opinion!

[Mickie Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute very SHORT STORY

Basically this is a one chapter book. Could have been a trailer if it was a movie. No character development. Just quick crush turning into love practically overnight, Then of course your HEA.

[Mahoghani 23 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and Sweet

A crush from childhood that turns into love. I liked this book because it didn't delve in steamy love scenes. It kind if focused on building a relationship based on friendship that grew into love.

[Alison Ramsay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enchanting

This was a lovely sweet romance. It is a short quick read and a very pleasant way to end an evening. The characters are very likeable.

[Doni · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a sweet & enjoyable read.
Pierce, has always had a special
place in his heart for Luck Lake.
And he never forgot Bethany.
I loved reading it!!

[Kathy Driggers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute!

I saw this was a short book, so I decided to give it read. It was as a cute, sweet book. I’m going to read the next one now.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a sweet short story. Perfect to read during the busy holidays. I'm so glad Bethany and Chuck (Pierce) got a second chance at love.

[Margaret Connelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

So sweet

I love this author. The book is clean, sweet and grammatically correct. It is a fun read with a happily ever after.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story.

Content: clean - passionate kissing

[Charlene Rakstis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Billionaire's Crush

Another good story by this talented author. I have enjoyed reading this story and I look forward to reading !

[Elizabeth S · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short. Very short.

[Ilja DeYoung · Rating 4 out of 5]

Short story means there is less development and depth in the story. The characters are very sweet though and I found myself cheering for them. A quick and sweet read.

[Briana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet, just like I wanted! Sometimes, all you need in life is a quick fluffy romance to get you through a long Monday 🤣 and this very definitely did that.

[Jay Lynn Cammack · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

Sweet short love story!!! Made you feel like watching Boy meets Girl! Wish it was a little longer, but great!!

[Marla · Rating 2 out of 5]

- it was kinda cringe, I'm sorry
- and it was just the author telling me what happened instead of showing me
- and it felt like the summary of an actual story, just flesh it out a bit more!

[Alex Peepgrass · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute quick read

[Malak]

I found the audiobook on yt and went for it. To finish my reading goal of the year (it’s december and im desperate)

[Trinity Shackelford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Decent read but was kinda rushed. I enjoyed it enough the first time, but not one I’d re read.

[Jennifer Mayberry · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Billionaires Crush

This was super cute! I’m giving 5 stars because this caught my attention right away, and it kept it until the very end. I hope the second is just as good!