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Billionaires of Manhattan #2

Süße Leidenschaft

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Olivia Montgomery sollte begeistert sein, dass man ihr die Verantwortung für die Renovierung von The Mansion übertragen hat. Seit Jahren wünscht sie sich, dem alten Hotel ihres Großvaters wieder zu seinem ursprünglichen Glanz zurückzuverhelfen. Leider hat der neue Besitzer, Adam Campbell, andere Pläne. Anstatt das Hotel zu restaurieren, will er es entkernen, und das kann Olivia nicht zulassen. Sie würde alles tun, um die Vision ihres Großvaters zu bewahren, aber als Adam erkennt, was sie vorhat, beschließt er, sie im Auge zu behalten. Und zwar ganz genau.

Süße Leidenschaft ist in sich abgeschlossen und kann auch unabhängig von den anderen Bänden der Reihe gelesen werden.

340 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 11, 2021

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1,043 reviews6 followers
July 18, 2021
Zuerst einmal muss ich sagen, dass leider das Cover vom Original übernommen wurde. Ich finde, es passt überhaupt nicht es ist viel zu kitschig und unpassend. Außerdem hat das Buch nichts mit" Süßer Leidenschaft" zu tun, da ist der Originaltitel" Business before Pleasure " :( " Erst die Arbeit dann das Vergnügen")eine Million Mal besser und passender. Das hätte man durchaus so lassen können. Wie gesagt mit süßer Leidenschaft hat dieses Buch nichts zu tun, es ist eher eine „rationale“ Liebesgeschichte, es geht um ein altes Hotel und die Renovierungen bzw. Umbauarbeiten daran.
Deshalb erlaube ich mir hier einen Stern abzuziehen, der Inhalt des Buches bekommt von mir die volle Punktzahl !!
Olivia hat liebende Eltern und einen starken Familienzusammenhalt, trotzdem ist sie sehr unsicher in ihrem Arbeitsleben und gibt sehr schnell auf, vor allem sich selbst. Adam hingegen hasst seine Familie und lebt schon sehr lange unabhängig von ihnen. Dieser Kontrast zwischen den beiden Protagonisten macht einen Großteil der Emotionen in diesem Buch aus.
Durch Olivias Unsicherheiten und Adams schlechten Erfahrungen in Bezug auf die Liebe nähern sich beide extrem vorsichtig und zögerlich an und ich fand es sehr spannend, dass dieses Buch ein völlig anderes Thema zeigt. Normalerweise kenne ich "Friends with Benefits" dieses Buch ist ganz klar die Kategorie "Business with Benefits", das hat man eher selten. Zuerst kommt tatsächlich für beide Protagonisten ihr beruflicher Erfolg und das Hotel, wenn auch mit anderen Hintergründen und dann erst nehmen sie sich beide selber wahr. Beide Protagonisten sind sehr schön und emotional beschrieben, und man kann als Leser auch sehr gut nachvollziehen, warum die beiden so handeln. Der Schreibstil ist spannend und zeigt dem Leser immer ganz klar worum es gerade geht.
Auch die Protagonisten des ersten Teils Samantha und Luke spielen eine klitzekleine Rolle und verstärken die Thematik des Buches von der hinterhältigen Scheinwelt der" besseren Gesellschaft". Mit dieser Problematik hat Adam schwer zu kämpfen und es ist wundervoll zu lesen wie zaghaft aber dennoch kraftvoll die Liebe der beiden zueinander diese Missstände auflösten kann.

Fazit: Ein wundervolles Buch , leider mit einem grässlichen Cover und Titel, sodass ich mir hier erlaube einen Stern abzuziehen.
1,889 reviews8 followers
September 4, 2021
"Süße Leidenschaft" ist der zweite Teil der "Milliardäre von Manhattan" Reihe. Allerdings kann jeder Teil völlig unabhängig voneinander gelesen werden.



Ich habe den ersten Teil der Reihe schon verschlungen und geliebt. Als ich mit diesem Buch angefangen habe zu lesen, war ich vom ersten Satz an darin versunken. Ich habe in meiner Mittagspause damit angefangen und es viel mir wirklich schwer es wieder aus der Hand zu legen. Als ich Zuhause war habe ich auch sehr schnell weiter gelesen. Kurz vor Mitternacht war es vollbracht und ich war fertig. Ich hatte zwar eine verdammt kurze Nacht, aber das hat sich definitiv gelohnt.



Was mir an diesem Buch besonders gut gefallen hat, es gibt ein Wiedersehen mit dem mir liebgewonnen Pärchen aus dem ersten Teil. Zwar nur ein kleines, aber trotzdem habe ich mich sehr darüber gefreut. Adam der ja hier die Hauptrolle spielt, hat dort zwar auch eine kleine Rolle, aber so richtig durfte ich ihn erst hier kennengelernt. Obwohl ich ihn manches mal einfach nicht verstanden habe und zwischendurch gerne mal geschüttelt hätte und gefragt: Warum?? Olivia tat mir manches mal schon sehr leid und ich weiß auch nicht so genau ob ich ihm eine zweite Chance gegeben hätte.



Als ich das Cover das erste mal gesehen habe, bin ich zuerst davon ausgegangen einen historischen Liebesroman zu lesen. In diesem Genre sind solche Cover eher zu finden. Doch historisch ist dieses Buch definitiv nicht.



Der Schreibstil der Autorin macht einfach nur Spaß. Er ist flüssig, locker und leicht. Einmal mit dem Buch angefangen ist es leider auch schon wieder vorbei. Ich würde mich sehr freuen, wenn es mit dieser Reihe weiter gehen würde. Dankeschön das ich es lesen durfte.



Olivia soll die Renovierung für The Mansion, einem Hotel in New York übernehmen. Damit verbindet sie so einiges, denn es war das erste Hotel ihres Großvaters, das er aus Not verkaufen musste. Adam der neue Besitzer, möchte es allerdings komplett verändern. Kann Sie das verhindern?
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3,327 reviews
March 15, 2021
Business Before Pleasure by Natasha Grace
Billionaires of Manhattan Series Book Two
Adam Campbell had been born into money and looked forward to working for his grandfather’s company. Only, his parents had controlled his life and when he realized how far they’d go to have him walk their line, he left and started his own company. His biggest venture to stick in his parents’ faces was buying The Mansion. An exclusive hotel that they’d have to pass by.
Olivia Montgomery wanted her father to buy back her grandfather’s first hotel, but he didn’t. And now someone else has boughten it and planned to gut the inside…which was like gutting her and the memories she had of her grandfather. And now she’s working with the new owner. Can she keep her sentimental feelings in check and do what’s right for the hotel? And more, can she keep her feelings in check that she’s having for the new owner?
Concerned about mixing business with pleasure is a good thing, but they are finding it hard to fight their attraction. So many unique things are happening. Someone trying to destroy Adam’s business, his estrangement from his parents, and Olivia’s desire to keep her grandfather’s first hotel as he designed it.
**Sexual content and language
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1,048 reviews7 followers
August 18, 2021
Dieses Cover ist sehr gelungen und passt perfekt zu dem ersten Teil. Man kann hier das Paar in der Halle des The Mansion sehen.
Genau um das Hotel The Mansion geht es Olivia, als sie den Auftrag für die Renovierung annimmt. Allerdings weichen ihre Vorstellungen der Restaurierung von denen des Auftraggebers Adam ab. Als es dann auch zwischen den beiden zu knistern beginnt, sind die Probleme vorprogrammiert.
Lasst euch von der Autorin in diesen spannende, bewegende und auch romantische Handlung hineinziehen und schaltet vom Alltag ab. Ich mag die witzigen und schlagfertigen Dialoge der beiden. Ihnen steht ihre Arbeit und der berufliche Erfolg an erster Stelle. Vor allem der Erfolg bei der Umgestaltung des Hotels ist beiden sehr wichtig. Allerdings haben beide unterschiedliche Beweggründe. Auch in der Liebe haben sie unterschiedliche Vorstellungen, die einige Probleme aufwerfen. Lasst euch überraschen, ob sie es schaffen.

Fazit:
Ein sehr gelungener zweiter Teil, in dem auch die Protagonisten aus dem ersten Teil kurz in Erscheinung treten.
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Author 37 books94 followers
March 12, 2021
Book Review: Business Before Pleasure (Billionaires of Manhattan #2)
Author: Natasha Grace
My Rating: 5 Stars


REVIEW
Olivia works for her father although it was not her dream.
And she is finally getting something big to handle. The Mansion which belonged to her grandfather many years ago and was lost to the family has now been bought and someone wants to restore it... NO!
She doesn't want all the changes and although she is trustworthy and honest she does do things she shouldn't. She does whatever it takes!

Adam doesn't mix business with pleasure that is until her...
She not only will turn his ideas for The Mansion upside down but also his heart if he isn't careful. Is that so bad?

This was a really well-written book. And a new to me author.


Natasha Grace
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2,701 reviews26 followers
March 11, 2021
I just have to say how impressed I am with Natasha Grace’s writing. If you didn’t know this was her second book, you would think she has written a lot more, when you finish this beautiful, moving story. I absolutely adored Olivia and Adam’s story and how much they each loved their deceased grandfather’s. Olivia and Adam meet, when he purchases The Mansion, Olivia’s grandfather’s first hotel. She doesn’t agree with his renovation plans, but when her father, Victor, chooses her to work on the project with Adam, she can’t believe her luck. Olivia and Adam grow close, but it’s not all smooth sailing. I won’t leave any spoilers, but Adam has no plans to marry and you’ll know why, after reading about his parents. Grab your copy of this amazing book and see if Olivia will get her happily ever after.
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1,152 reviews39 followers
April 7, 2021
I loved Olivia and Adam! It's hard to believe this is Natasha's second book. Adam and Olivia both grew up wanting to keep their grandfather's legacies alive. Olivia's wish was to get back The Mansion, his first and her favorite hotel that he had sold years ago. While Adam was not able to get involve with his grandfather's business because of his parents and their relationship. Now Olivia is working with Adam who is the new owner of The Mansion and both have opposite ideas for the renovation. I loved how these two grew to understand the other in business and in life. While they each had such different upbringings, they both had the same values even if it took Adam longer to realize. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for more from this author!
2,206 reviews14 followers
August 13, 2023
This is the 2nd book in the Billionaires of Manhattan series featuring the wonderful romance between Adam and Olivia. Adam and Olivia meet when he purchases The Mansion her grandfather's 1st hotel and her favorite that her grandfather was forced to sell in the 80's. Olivia has been hired to do the restoration work the only problem is that her and Adam have completely different things in mind for the renovations. They both want to keep their grandfather's legacies alive it's very important to both of them. I don't want to say anymore and ruin it for anyone else with spoilers. You really need to read this wonderful romance to see what happens. I would recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Author 31 books10 followers
February 28, 2025
32 down, 268 to go.

Genre - Romance

Business Before Pleasure
Olivia Montgomery is excited when her father assigns her to oversee renovating The Mansion, but her excitement is short-lived. She discovers that the new owner, Adam Campbell has a different plan which will ruin her grandfather's vision.

Lessons:
1. Be successful. Your success will be a thing of shame to those who belittle you.
2. Do not let ambition override your morals.
3. People in authority have a greater responsibility for behaving decently and treating others with respect.
4. Take chances to avoid regrets.
5. Failure can be difficult to manage when you're used to success.
6. Love may seem like a weakness, but the benefits outweigh the costs.
1,328 reviews4 followers
March 13, 2021
A terrific read!
It’s hard to believe that Ms. Grace has only published one other book, as this one is terrific. Olivia and Adam meet when he purchases her grandfather’s first hotel, The Mansion. They are supposed to be working together on the restoration and end up not only attracted to each other but also absolutely opposed on some aspects of the restoration.
They are able to work their professional differences out easily; however, things are somewhat rocky on the personal side. This story will draw you in and kept your rapt attention until the very last wonderful word.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
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949 reviews9 followers
September 7, 2023
Sultry next generation hotel baron kids move from rivals to lovers in this quick but entertaining read. Book 2 of Billionaires of Manhattan series, this story takes the reader on push and pull of attraction and tension between two likable characters - Olivia and Adam.

Driven by desire to do right by the past generation, and to also fill the shoes of strongly "present" parents, the growing relationship between our MMF and FMF is a slow burn but a moving one.
You care about thee two - which makes this a great read.

I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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1,245 reviews10 followers
July 31, 2023
Low Key But Completely Satisfying!
Olivia and Adam has much in common. Both come from old hotelier money and a passion for building and running them. Their difference, mainly parents, plays a pivotal role in the development and nurturing of their romance. While the storyline never gets overly dramatic (as can happen with toxic parents) it gets its points nicely and keeps the narrative moving along nicely.
I’m definitely recommending this book for your reading enjoyment and satisfaction. PEACE.

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Author 41 books287 followers
June 11, 2021
Usually, I'm not a fan of billionnaire romances, but I did enjoy this one.

The contrast between Olivia and Adam and their desire in their work life worked really well when coupled with their feelings for one another.

Although it's a stand alone, the references to the first book made me want to read that, so when I get a free few days, I will certainly be checking that one out because I would like to know more.
1,793 reviews8 followers
August 14, 2023
Olivia Montgomery wants to buy back and restore her grandfather’s old hotel, The Mansion, but she finds that it has been bought by Adam Campbell, who plans to gut it and make it a modern hotel. Adam comes to Olivia's family firm to partner on the rebuild and Olivia is assigned the design job. Can she convince Adam that it's history has charm and can make him money?

An enjoyable read.

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2,000 reviews12 followers
August 12, 2023
This was a good story. I liked both the characters and thought their focus on their grandfathers was really nice even if they end up a bit opposed because of it. But I like how they interact and go toe to toe without going overboard. And the ending was really nicely done.

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2,283 reviews3 followers
August 19, 2023
This is the second book in the Billionaires of Manhattan series featuring Adam and Olivia. This is a wonderful page turner and kept me captivated from the first page. I recommend reading this and I look forward to reading more from the author.

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3,353 reviews19 followers
August 23, 2023
There's chemistry, desire, attraction and romance that keeps you turning the pages. What they tried to fight against won out in the end and love won. The story line is well written, captivating, enjoyable and so much more.

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239 reviews
July 26, 2021
This book was boring. I liked the area of the hospitality industry angle but Olivia and Adam seemed so boring. The story seemed endless without going anywhere. It felt to me as if everything was overly explained and the romance was just not there for me. Sorry this was not a good fit for me.
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10.9k reviews34 followers
August 9, 2023
Arc review I received a free copy of this book via Cherrylily ARCs and am voluntarily leaving a review. Adam Campbell Is The new owner of the mansion and Olivia Montgomery is put in charge of renovating it . these characters have chemistry but can they survive his past traumas. Cute.
12.6k reviews76 followers
August 9, 2023
The author has given us a wonderful story that pulls us into the lives of Olivia and Adam. The story keeps us turning the pages with connection, differences of opinion, familial obstacles and steam.

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235 reviews1 follower
August 11, 2023
After butting heads they started listening to their hearts and fell in love with each other.

Learning that real love does exist Adam gives it and chance and they get a HEA in the end.

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480 reviews1 follower
August 19, 2023
This book is about Olivia and Adam. This book will contain past traumas, chemistry, desire, keeping a family legacies alive.
Definitely a wonderful plot line and a great story.
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