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The Billionaire's Arrangement
Paul Crane is rich, brilliant, and powerful. And I belong to him, body and soul…
I came to New York City to study design and build a life for myself. The last thing I was looking for was love.
I needed money for my family and for the medical bills that threatened to pull us into poverty.
I didn’t have time to worry about my loneliness filling that cold empty spot in my heart…then I met Paul Crane.
At first, it seemed like Paul was the answer to all my problems. But after he rescued me from a desperate situation,
I soon discovered Paul had demons of his own.
Paul wasn’t looking for a lover…
He wanted a companion, a kept woman. And I was captivated by his charm, lavish gifts, and trips to Paris.
And his touch awakened my desires, passions I had never dreamed of.
But the closer we get, the more I begin to wonder. What happens when our arrangement comes to an end…
First book in a brand new Billionaire Romance trilogy.
I came to New York City to study design and build a life for myself. The last thing I was looking for was love.
I needed money for my family and for the medical bills that threatened to pull us into poverty.
I didn’t have time to worry about my loneliness filling that cold empty spot in my heart…then I met Paul Crane.
At first, it seemed like Paul was the answer to all my problems. But after he rescued me from a desperate situation,
I soon discovered Paul had demons of his own.
Paul wasn’t looking for a lover…
He wanted a companion, a kept woman. And I was captivated by his charm, lavish gifts, and trips to Paris.
And his touch awakened my desires, passions I had never dreamed of.
But the closer we get, the more I begin to wonder. What happens when our arrangement comes to an end…
First book in a brand new Billionaire Romance trilogy.
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 11, 2022
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Amélie S. Duncan
25 books320 followersAmélie S. Duncan writes contemporary, erotic romances. Her inspiration comes from many sources including her life experiences and travels. She lives on the West Coast of the United States with her husband.
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December 20, 2022
I recieved an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This book is my first ever arc and I am so excited. I feel like a professional reader, is that a thing? Never mind.
I was so worried I wasn't gonna like this book since it was my first arc. And just last week I said I need to read more 'good happy' romances. Not dark like I usually do. So it was just my luck that this book was exactly that.
It was super well written and kept my attention from start to finish, despite it not being a super fast paced but more of a build up.
Paul Crane is probably the most sweet and thoughtfull hero I have ever read about. He and Nadia had great chemistry.
This book ends on a cliffhanger and I just hope it won't be too long until the next book is released cause I cannot wait. I need it asap.
This book is my first ever arc and I am so excited. I feel like a professional reader, is that a thing? Never mind.
I was so worried I wasn't gonna like this book since it was my first arc. And just last week I said I need to read more 'good happy' romances. Not dark like I usually do. So it was just my luck that this book was exactly that.
It was super well written and kept my attention from start to finish, despite it not being a super fast paced but more of a build up.
Paul Crane is probably the most sweet and thoughtfull hero I have ever read about. He and Nadia had great chemistry.
This book ends on a cliffhanger and I just hope it won't be too long until the next book is released cause I cannot wait. I need it asap.
December 16, 2022
3.5 stars
Honestly, I’ve read better wattpad stories than this but it was also so addictive I devoured it in record time. And now I’m looking forward to the next installment.
Honestly, I’ve read better wattpad stories than this but it was also so addictive I devoured it in record time. And now I’m looking forward to the next installment.
January 26, 2023
Thank you to @fallencrestcrew on Instagram for providing me the arc of the book.
My Opinion:
One thing that I really loved was, how the book kept me hooked until the end. I found myself excitedly turning the pages to find out what happens!!! I also loved the relationship between Paul and Nadia, especially the way they support each others' career.
We don't know much about Paul, so he kind of feels like a background character. And Nadia was naïve and rash in the beginning, and as the story advances, she starts to be more confident, but she still had a long way to go. I would love to see more of their character development in the next installments.
Tropes:
✨50 shades vibes but a bit better
✨rich guy x poor girl
✨age gap
My Opinion:
One thing that I really loved was, how the book kept me hooked until the end. I found myself excitedly turning the pages to find out what happens!!! I also loved the relationship between Paul and Nadia, especially the way they support each others' career.
We don't know much about Paul, so he kind of feels like a background character. And Nadia was naïve and rash in the beginning, and as the story advances, she starts to be more confident, but she still had a long way to go. I would love to see more of their character development in the next installments.
Tropes:
✨50 shades vibes but a bit better
✨rich guy x poor girl
✨age gap
January 10, 2023
I got this as an ARC and was initially excited because i love a billionaire romance! But, after getting into this, I became more and more disappointed.
The author did a great job of adding in heavy topics like abandonment, grief, loss, and family. However, I feel that after a while this narrative became so worn and overused I was exhausted from hearing the main characters whine (which i know is an unfair conclusion but i can’t help it!)
I liked Paul and Nadia overall, but Nadia got to be really annoying about halfway through. I wasn’t a fan of the insta-lust at all, and the cliffhanger seemed so unnecessary.
I definitely won’t be picking up the next book, but I’m happy I was able to finish this at least.
The author did a great job of adding in heavy topics like abandonment, grief, loss, and family. However, I feel that after a while this narrative became so worn and overused I was exhausted from hearing the main characters whine (which i know is an unfair conclusion but i can’t help it!)
I liked Paul and Nadia overall, but Nadia got to be really annoying about halfway through. I wasn’t a fan of the insta-lust at all, and the cliffhanger seemed so unnecessary.
I definitely won’t be picking up the next book, but I’m happy I was able to finish this at least.
December 12, 2022
It’s been a while since I have read a book by Amélie S. Duncan and I can tell you I have missed her writing.
The Billionaire’s Arrangement is the first book in a new series The Kept Trilogy and is Paul Crane and Nadia Sokol’s story.
I loved the story! If you love angst you got it! I don’t want to say much because of possible spoilers. There is a holy hotness factor to Paul and Nadia’s relationship.
I started reading this book and hated to have to put it down for a little break but as soon as I got home I resumed reading it! I couldn’t get enough. I will say I kept looking at the number of pages left and I felt my own angst that I was getting to the end of the book and knew that there was going to be a cliffhanger but I also knew there was going to be one since this is the first book in a trilogy.
P.S. If you are interested you can read a little history about Paul. His story started in Unfinished Sympathy. This was a 5+ STAR read for me! Now I need Amélie S. Duncan to hurry up and get the next book out! I hope it won’t be too long!
The Billionaire’s Arrangement is the first book in a new series The Kept Trilogy and is Paul Crane and Nadia Sokol’s story.
I loved the story! If you love angst you got it! I don’t want to say much because of possible spoilers. There is a holy hotness factor to Paul and Nadia’s relationship.
I started reading this book and hated to have to put it down for a little break but as soon as I got home I resumed reading it! I couldn’t get enough. I will say I kept looking at the number of pages left and I felt my own angst that I was getting to the end of the book and knew that there was going to be a cliffhanger but I also knew there was going to be one since this is the first book in a trilogy.
P.S. If you are interested you can read a little history about Paul. His story started in Unfinished Sympathy. This was a 5+ STAR read for me! Now I need Amélie S. Duncan to hurry up and get the next book out! I hope it won’t be too long!
December 24, 2022
3.5 stars//
Thank you Fallen Crest Crew and Amélie S. Duncan for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I went into this blind, expecting a marriage of convenience book, but I was honestly caught off guard with a Fifty Shades of Grey situation. This book follows a broke fashion design student in NYC, Nadia, whose parents are struggling with money and her dad's declining health. After exploring all desperate measures, she meets Paul Crane, a very rich musician and composer. He proposes an 'arrangement' (not a real relationship) where he could have sex with her + enjoy her company in exchange for her financial burdens to be paid for.
Starting with my dislikes, Nadia and Paul's power imbalance and age gap threw me off a bit. There is a 13 year age gap, her being 23 and him being 36, and he is EXTREMELY wealthy and powerful. It seemed like a weird dynamic to me since it was sort of a grooming relationship that they had. Nadia is a very immature, rash character in my opinion. Her thought process was portrayed to be as that of a teenager instead of a grown woman, and the whole virgin thing was too sexualized if that makes sense. Paul is a bland character with seemingly all the gentlemanly qualities, but has no real emotional depth. He has been through trauma, but we don't really see how he copes with it often. The writing is also mediocre and there was a lot of unnecessary filler.
Despite all that, I was hooked with this plot. A fashion student between NYC and Paris????? A RICH MAN SPOILING HER?????? I honestly devoured this book in less than 24 hours and it ends on a CLIFFHANGER. I hope for more character development in the next book as well as less filler chapters, but this was a fun read!! I would totally suggest this if you're into kinky fifty shades of grey type of shit and rich men spoiling the love interests ;)
Thank you Fallen Crest Crew and Amélie S. Duncan for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I went into this blind, expecting a marriage of convenience book, but I was honestly caught off guard with a Fifty Shades of Grey situation. This book follows a broke fashion design student in NYC, Nadia, whose parents are struggling with money and her dad's declining health. After exploring all desperate measures, she meets Paul Crane, a very rich musician and composer. He proposes an 'arrangement' (not a real relationship) where he could have sex with her + enjoy her company in exchange for her financial burdens to be paid for.
Starting with my dislikes, Nadia and Paul's power imbalance and age gap threw me off a bit. There is a 13 year age gap, her being 23 and him being 36, and he is EXTREMELY wealthy and powerful. It seemed like a weird dynamic to me since it was sort of a grooming relationship that they had. Nadia is a very immature, rash character in my opinion. Her thought process was portrayed to be as that of a teenager instead of a grown woman, and the whole virgin thing was too sexualized if that makes sense. Paul is a bland character with seemingly all the gentlemanly qualities, but has no real emotional depth. He has been through trauma, but we don't really see how he copes with it often. The writing is also mediocre and there was a lot of unnecessary filler.
Despite all that, I was hooked with this plot. A fashion student between NYC and Paris????? A RICH MAN SPOILING HER?????? I honestly devoured this book in less than 24 hours and it ends on a CLIFFHANGER. I hope for more character development in the next book as well as less filler chapters, but this was a fun read!! I would totally suggest this if you're into kinky fifty shades of grey type of shit and rich men spoiling the love interests ;)
January 9, 2023
Who doesn't love to get all up in the business of a billionaire? And down and dirty in it too...
It was all i expected and yet completely not at the same time.. with serious Pretty woman vibes throughout only the visual in my head from the content written is soooo much more than Richard Gere.
The story has so many running themes and topics covered and so many emotions exploding from the pages on the journey these characters are on.
They have a "relationship" that is on a constant rollercoaster of highs and lows a lot of the time with only one of the MC's seeming to know where they stand at all times.
Amelie goes into great detail in situations and only seems to include additional characters when the writing absolutely needs it which is great!
The two main characters couldn't be further apart in how they are and yet they seem to work so well!
Age Gap romance with a 101 twists and turns and I'm here for every single one of them...
I personally cannot wait to see where this story goes next.
Definitely a recommended read.
I'll be back for the next instalment in the series and to check out further work by Amelie.
It was all i expected and yet completely not at the same time.. with serious Pretty woman vibes throughout only the visual in my head from the content written is soooo much more than Richard Gere.
The story has so many running themes and topics covered and so many emotions exploding from the pages on the journey these characters are on.
They have a "relationship" that is on a constant rollercoaster of highs and lows a lot of the time with only one of the MC's seeming to know where they stand at all times.
Amelie goes into great detail in situations and only seems to include additional characters when the writing absolutely needs it which is great!
The two main characters couldn't be further apart in how they are and yet they seem to work so well!
Age Gap romance with a 101 twists and turns and I'm here for every single one of them...
I personally cannot wait to see where this story goes next.
Definitely a recommended read.
I'll be back for the next instalment in the series and to check out further work by Amelie.
December 18, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶🌶/5
I absolutely loved this book. Nadia and Paul were so good together. Paul brought out a more confident version of nadia and helped her explore her sexuality during their arrangement. Paul is so thoughtful and conciderate to nadias' needs, which I felt that Nadia sometimes struggled to accept due to their arrangement and how it made her feel. They are both dealing with things from their pasts, which means that they struggle to navigate the different obstacles their relationship throws their way.
This book does end on a cliffhanger, but it is definitely worth reading, and I'll be waiting patiently for the next
🌶🌶🌶/5
I absolutely loved this book. Nadia and Paul were so good together. Paul brought out a more confident version of nadia and helped her explore her sexuality during their arrangement. Paul is so thoughtful and conciderate to nadias' needs, which I felt that Nadia sometimes struggled to accept due to their arrangement and how it made her feel. They are both dealing with things from their pasts, which means that they struggle to navigate the different obstacles their relationship throws their way.
This book does end on a cliffhanger, but it is definitely worth reading, and I'll be waiting patiently for the next
December 26, 2022
🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶
This book was written wonderfully! I need the second one to come out already 😩 Nadia decides that in order to help her adopted parents, she needs to find a way to make money and pretty quickly. Isabelle is a surrogate for a local company, and Sophie likes a sugar baby website.
Paul Crane! 🥵 He invites Nadia out for lunch after the surrogacy interview goes badly. He has a proposition for Nadia to become a Kept Woman. He recently lost his wife and has not recovered from what happened, and does not want to open his heart to anyone else.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. And the spice level stayed consistent. Until the second book comes out I don't know what I am going to do. Highly recommended!
This book was written wonderfully! I need the second one to come out already 😩 Nadia decides that in order to help her adopted parents, she needs to find a way to make money and pretty quickly. Isabelle is a surrogate for a local company, and Sophie likes a sugar baby website.
Paul Crane! 🥵 He invites Nadia out for lunch after the surrogacy interview goes badly. He has a proposition for Nadia to become a Kept Woman. He recently lost his wife and has not recovered from what happened, and does not want to open his heart to anyone else.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat. And the spice level stayed consistent. Until the second book comes out I don't know what I am going to do. Highly recommended!
December 30, 2022
Book 1 of The Kept Trilogy. Paul Crane is a billionaire who happened to stumble upon Nadia Sokol. She moved to NYC to make her fashion dreams come true but life isn't easy when your family back home is not only struggling financially but also relying on you to help. The arrangement seemed simple; keep Paul company and he solves all the financial problems. Nadia though knows this won't last forever. Every moment they spend together though has her wishing he was falling for her too.
My rating:☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️(5/5)
The damn cliffhanger!!!! I have never read Fifty Shades of Grey but from what everyone makes it out to be this book screams those same vibes. That being said; the spice would never allow this book to be turned into a movie! Paul from the day he met Nadia showered her with gifts and attention. Even way before the contract had to be signed. My one complaint is this is all her POV and it doesn't have a dual POV. The story is so good you don't need his POV to feel the emotions and the connections they are making but I have become so accustomed to getting to see his thoughts and watch him fall in love with the fmc from his eyes. The way her parents and Xander had her back really put in perspective that all the money in the world could not buy you true love and support.
🚨Spoilers below read at your own risk🚨
I loved Xander! Not gonna lie when they first went out it didn't feel like childhood friends. It felt like he needed her for his entertainment but after seeing everything they have been through together my heart swooned at their friendship. Understanding this is her first ever relationship even though its an arrangement still had me wanting to slap some common sense to her. Even Xander tried to reason that she couldn't pass up opportunities that were once in a lifetime. I was honestly not expecting that cliffhanger!! I was thinking an unexpected pregnancy with how often she either got nausea or actually threw up but not that!!! I can't wait for the rest of the trilogy to be out!
My rating:☕️☕️☕️☕️☕️(5/5)
The damn cliffhanger!!!! I have never read Fifty Shades of Grey but from what everyone makes it out to be this book screams those same vibes. That being said; the spice would never allow this book to be turned into a movie! Paul from the day he met Nadia showered her with gifts and attention. Even way before the contract had to be signed. My one complaint is this is all her POV and it doesn't have a dual POV. The story is so good you don't need his POV to feel the emotions and the connections they are making but I have become so accustomed to getting to see his thoughts and watch him fall in love with the fmc from his eyes. The way her parents and Xander had her back really put in perspective that all the money in the world could not buy you true love and support.
🚨Spoilers below read at your own risk🚨
I loved Xander! Not gonna lie when they first went out it didn't feel like childhood friends. It felt like he needed her for his entertainment but after seeing everything they have been through together my heart swooned at their friendship. Understanding this is her first ever relationship even though its an arrangement still had me wanting to slap some common sense to her. Even Xander tried to reason that she couldn't pass up opportunities that were once in a lifetime. I was honestly not expecting that cliffhanger!! I was thinking an unexpected pregnancy with how often she either got nausea or actually threw up but not that!!! I can't wait for the rest of the trilogy to be out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 30, 2022
3.5⭐️
Thank you Amelie for the ARC of your beautiful book! This is my honest & voluntary review.
Paul Crane is a newly widowed (2 years ago) billionaire composer/musician who comes from a long line of wealth. Nadia Sokol is a student majoring in fashion design in NYC. She runs into Paul one day after leaving an interview about becoming a surrogate for money to help her ailing father and her families all around financial struggles. Paul chooses to stay in contact with her and after a couple of meetings he brings up “The Arrangement.” After a short time Nadia agrees and signs on the dotted line and is whisked into Paul’s powerful life. Their chemistry is hot and palpable, Paul is very possessive and dominant and is into all types of BDSM style sex. Nadia is a Virgin when they meet and Paul introduces her to a whole new type of relationship & sexual experiences that she had no idea even existed. Paul also sweeps Nadia into his lifestyle by providing her all of the finer things in life - clothing, spa days, a NYC apartment, trips, etc.
One of the main negatives for me is that the story is told solely from Nadia’s POV. It would be nice to see some of Paul’s inner workings as we see a lot of the mental turmoil going on with Nadia, but we are lacking that from Paul.
What I really enjoyed was the confidence that Paul brought out in Nadia - about herself with her fashion design and her confidence in herself sexually and as a woman. This is really important given the 13 year age gap between them - Nadia turns 23 in the beginning and Paul is 36. Paul never makes her feel less than because of her age and is always encouraging her to express how she feels. If only he were able to do the same.
The story ends on a major cliffhanger where Nadia is really questioning EVERYTHING! I can’t wait to see what happens next between these two as this is the first of the trilogy so there are 2 more books!
Thank you Amelie for the ARC of your beautiful book! This is my honest & voluntary review.
Paul Crane is a newly widowed (2 years ago) billionaire composer/musician who comes from a long line of wealth. Nadia Sokol is a student majoring in fashion design in NYC. She runs into Paul one day after leaving an interview about becoming a surrogate for money to help her ailing father and her families all around financial struggles. Paul chooses to stay in contact with her and after a couple of meetings he brings up “The Arrangement.” After a short time Nadia agrees and signs on the dotted line and is whisked into Paul’s powerful life. Their chemistry is hot and palpable, Paul is very possessive and dominant and is into all types of BDSM style sex. Nadia is a Virgin when they meet and Paul introduces her to a whole new type of relationship & sexual experiences that she had no idea even existed. Paul also sweeps Nadia into his lifestyle by providing her all of the finer things in life - clothing, spa days, a NYC apartment, trips, etc.
One of the main negatives for me is that the story is told solely from Nadia’s POV. It would be nice to see some of Paul’s inner workings as we see a lot of the mental turmoil going on with Nadia, but we are lacking that from Paul.
What I really enjoyed was the confidence that Paul brought out in Nadia - about herself with her fashion design and her confidence in herself sexually and as a woman. This is really important given the 13 year age gap between them - Nadia turns 23 in the beginning and Paul is 36. Paul never makes her feel less than because of her age and is always encouraging her to express how she feels. If only he were able to do the same.
The story ends on a major cliffhanger where Nadia is really questioning EVERYTHING! I can’t wait to see what happens next between these two as this is the first of the trilogy so there are 2 more books!
February 15, 2023
We follow Nadia as she struggles through fashion school and tries to find different means to earn money to send back home to help her parents. As she explores these different avenues they don't seem to work out. She then meets Paul who propositions her with an 'arrangement'. Now we have our theme as we watch Nadia fall in love and can't help but root for the relationship to blossom and progress.
I absolutely demolished this book, I couldn't put it down. I feel the characters were so relatable and found myself connecting with them, I just wanted to take Nadia and embrace her as I felt like I could totally make her my friend. I was rooting for her and Paul the whole way through and loved watching them develop together and progress through their arrangement and the different situations and problems they found themselves in.
I felt the pacing of the book was great and I never found myself bored as Paul and Nadia were always up to something which kept me interested.
The spice within this book was saucy and frequent, I was actually surprised by how much spice there was throughout the book. Within the spice we explored some light bonding/restraining as well as a Dom/sub relationship being explored, as Paul required total submission.
Now the ending really had me! The way it was written, I really thought we might have a breakthrough and it may head the way I wanted it to. However this didn't happen and it twisted in such a way I was gob smacked, ultimately leaving us on a cliffhanger that made me throw my kindle across the room!
I honestly cannot wait to read the next book and will continue reading this series. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes spicy romances with a sweet and kind MMC and virginal FMC.
I absolutely demolished this book, I couldn't put it down. I feel the characters were so relatable and found myself connecting with them, I just wanted to take Nadia and embrace her as I felt like I could totally make her my friend. I was rooting for her and Paul the whole way through and loved watching them develop together and progress through their arrangement and the different situations and problems they found themselves in.
I felt the pacing of the book was great and I never found myself bored as Paul and Nadia were always up to something which kept me interested.
The spice within this book was saucy and frequent, I was actually surprised by how much spice there was throughout the book. Within the spice we explored some light bonding/restraining as well as a Dom/sub relationship being explored, as Paul required total submission.
Now the ending really had me! The way it was written, I really thought we might have a breakthrough and it may head the way I wanted it to. However this didn't happen and it twisted in such a way I was gob smacked, ultimately leaving us on a cliffhanger that made me throw my kindle across the room!
I honestly cannot wait to read the next book and will continue reading this series. I'd recommend this book to anyone who likes spicy romances with a sweet and kind MMC and virginal FMC.
January 10, 2023
4.5 Stars!
This book has some Pretty Woman and even Fifty Shades vibes. Nadia is an innocent whose family is in serious financial trouble. She is struggling to afford school and send money home to help out her parents. A couple of her schoolmates found some interesting ways to find their stay at school and NYC; one has become a surrogate and the other a sugar baby. While neither really appeal, desperate times call for desperate measures, and she finds herself being interviewed for surrogacy. It’s as she’s leaving from her disappointing interview that she runs into Paul Crane.
Paul’s billionaire status didn’t prevent him from a terrible tragedy. Now a widower, he prefers to keep his private life private. Some how Nadia catches his eye and he offers the arrangement.
But can she stick it out without developing feelings?
This was a very good book. I liked Nadia, even though she was naive when it came to certain things. I can appreciate her desire to help her parents. Paul is more shrouded in secrecy. I don’t know what to make of him. I do think he cares for Nadia, but he ends up doing things that hurt her. I honestly can’t wait to read the next one. I’m hoping it’s from his point of view because that’s what I’m most curious about! What does he truly think and feel?
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
This book has some Pretty Woman and even Fifty Shades vibes. Nadia is an innocent whose family is in serious financial trouble. She is struggling to afford school and send money home to help out her parents. A couple of her schoolmates found some interesting ways to find their stay at school and NYC; one has become a surrogate and the other a sugar baby. While neither really appeal, desperate times call for desperate measures, and she finds herself being interviewed for surrogacy. It’s as she’s leaving from her disappointing interview that she runs into Paul Crane.
Paul’s billionaire status didn’t prevent him from a terrible tragedy. Now a widower, he prefers to keep his private life private. Some how Nadia catches his eye and he offers the arrangement.
But can she stick it out without developing feelings?
This was a very good book. I liked Nadia, even though she was naive when it came to certain things. I can appreciate her desire to help her parents. Paul is more shrouded in secrecy. I don’t know what to make of him. I do think he cares for Nadia, but he ends up doing things that hurt her. I honestly can’t wait to read the next one. I’m hoping it’s from his point of view because that’s what I’m most curious about! What does he truly think and feel?
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
December 30, 2022
this book was amazing. it was the perfect read to hold my attention and leave me wanting for more. i truly cannot wait to dive into the next book and see what is in store for the mc’s.
the fmc nadia may seem meek and timid but when she finally finds her confidence she will become such an unstoppable force. she is so talented, yet humble and i absolutely adore her hardworking spirit.
the mmc paul is amazing in his displays of patience and affection. i loved how he always wanted nadia to share her truth and talk to him openly about anything.
the only thing that nagged at me a bit while reading was the use of the word “giggled”. i don’t know why but whenever i read a book with this specific word being used frequently i always notice and for some reason it makes me cringe. i’m not much of a giggler and i prefer an mc that can just laugh out loud or even snort. for me personally it seems more real and natural to imagine a normal laugh rather than a girly giggle. but other than that i thought this book was amazing and i can’t even explain how excited i am for book 2. i need it NOW!
WARNING: this book leaves off on a cliffhanger.
WARNING: this book is for mature audiences (18+) and has explicit sexual content.
the fmc nadia may seem meek and timid but when she finally finds her confidence she will become such an unstoppable force. she is so talented, yet humble and i absolutely adore her hardworking spirit.
the mmc paul is amazing in his displays of patience and affection. i loved how he always wanted nadia to share her truth and talk to him openly about anything.
the only thing that nagged at me a bit while reading was the use of the word “giggled”. i don’t know why but whenever i read a book with this specific word being used frequently i always notice and for some reason it makes me cringe. i’m not much of a giggler and i prefer an mc that can just laugh out loud or even snort. for me personally it seems more real and natural to imagine a normal laugh rather than a girly giggle. but other than that i thought this book was amazing and i can’t even explain how excited i am for book 2. i need it NOW!
WARNING: this book leaves off on a cliffhanger.
WARNING: this book is for mature audiences (18+) and has explicit sexual content.
March 27, 2023
Rating: 4/5⭐️
Publication Date: December 11th 2022
Author: Amélie S. Duncan
Review: In the start I was a little hesitant Iv noticed in some places that billionaire v.s. Surrogate is a new trope now and I’m just a little eh about that. But it only mentioned it in the start and the end so you don’t see much of that But onces I got a couple chapters in holy balls I was sucked in I loved the flow of the book it kept me on my toes and the dynamics of Paul and Nadia you can tell that he’s falling for her but doesn’t know how to handle it .. he sure acted like it traveling with her and being affectionate in front of the world.
We do love a possessive man
👎🏼: The only thing …. I couldn’t get over and I mean no offense to any Paul’s out there but I wish we had a little sexier name 😂 maybe because the only Paul’s I know are old grown men but I couldn’t get past it. And I wish Nadia stood her ground just a little more.
I am stalking @amelie.s.duncan page for the next book in the series! I need to know how Paul and Nadia’s story pans out!
This book is the perfect pace and perfect amount of spice and passion for eachother.
Thank you @amelie.s.duncan and the publisher for ARC in exchange for an honest review
#bookstagram #earc #kindle #ameliesduncan #spicybooks #billionarsarrangment #kepttrilogey
Publication Date: December 11th 2022
Author: Amélie S. Duncan
Review: In the start I was a little hesitant Iv noticed in some places that billionaire v.s. Surrogate is a new trope now and I’m just a little eh about that. But it only mentioned it in the start and the end so you don’t see much of that But onces I got a couple chapters in holy balls I was sucked in I loved the flow of the book it kept me on my toes and the dynamics of Paul and Nadia you can tell that he’s falling for her but doesn’t know how to handle it .. he sure acted like it traveling with her and being affectionate in front of the world.
We do love a possessive man
👎🏼: The only thing …. I couldn’t get over and I mean no offense to any Paul’s out there but I wish we had a little sexier name 😂 maybe because the only Paul’s I know are old grown men but I couldn’t get past it. And I wish Nadia stood her ground just a little more.
I am stalking @amelie.s.duncan page for the next book in the series! I need to know how Paul and Nadia’s story pans out!
This book is the perfect pace and perfect amount of spice and passion for eachother.
Thank you @amelie.s.duncan and the publisher for ARC in exchange for an honest review
#bookstagram #earc #kindle #ameliesduncan #spicybooks #billionarsarrangment #kepttrilogey
December 18, 2022
The Billionaires Arrangement is the first book in the Kept Series and certainly sets us up for a rollercoaster of a ride!
Nadia the daughter of a rockstar and groupie adopted by a couple she was abandoned with has got herself into New York Fashion School despite mounting debts from her fathers illness. Desperate for money a number of risky choices means she encounters Paul Crane.
Paul Crane is a grieving (his wife died 2 years previous) billionaire who has some serious red flag behaviours when it comes to control. He offers Nadia the world to be his, but what does his actually mean??
I flew through the pages of this book completely caught up in their story, there is so much to both Paul and Nadia characters and at this moment in time I can’t work out what’s to come…. What’s the full story with his wife? What part has Nadias Dad got to play in this? Can Paul and Nadia make it work? What secrets is Paul trying to protect? Will Linux go quietly? Why is Paul looking for a surrogate? Will Nadia go work for Givenchy? There is just so many directions this story could go in I need book 2 now!!!!
Nadia the daughter of a rockstar and groupie adopted by a couple she was abandoned with has got herself into New York Fashion School despite mounting debts from her fathers illness. Desperate for money a number of risky choices means she encounters Paul Crane.
Paul Crane is a grieving (his wife died 2 years previous) billionaire who has some serious red flag behaviours when it comes to control. He offers Nadia the world to be his, but what does his actually mean??
I flew through the pages of this book completely caught up in their story, there is so much to both Paul and Nadia characters and at this moment in time I can’t work out what’s to come…. What’s the full story with his wife? What part has Nadias Dad got to play in this? Can Paul and Nadia make it work? What secrets is Paul trying to protect? Will Linux go quietly? Why is Paul looking for a surrogate? Will Nadia go work for Givenchy? There is just so many directions this story could go in I need book 2 now!!!!
December 22, 2022
The Billionaires Arrangement
By: Amelie S. Duncan
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶 🌶
The Billionaires Arrangement is the first book I have read by Amelie S. Duncan! I would like to say thank you to to Amelie and her team for providing me an ARC.
Nadia is going to college to be a fashion designer in NYC. Her family is falling on hard times because her father is sick and needs a transplant. Nadia tries multiple jobs to help the family out while also still attending school. While on a “job interview” she meets Paul Crane. Paul is one who likes to help those in need and decides that his next mission is Nadia.
Paul has had his fair share of sadness within his lifetime and wishes to have Nadia as a companion. She’s smart, beautiful, and he likes being in her presence. He sets her up in a nice apartment, has her travel with him, and of course helps with financials. Nadia is innocent and a little naive when it comes to relationships and how to handle them. This shows throughout the story, and I am curious to see if she grows more confidence in the future!
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next, as this one does end on a cliffhanger! So be prepared.
By: Amelie S. Duncan
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
🌶 🌶
The Billionaires Arrangement is the first book I have read by Amelie S. Duncan! I would like to say thank you to to Amelie and her team for providing me an ARC.
Nadia is going to college to be a fashion designer in NYC. Her family is falling on hard times because her father is sick and needs a transplant. Nadia tries multiple jobs to help the family out while also still attending school. While on a “job interview” she meets Paul Crane. Paul is one who likes to help those in need and decides that his next mission is Nadia.
Paul has had his fair share of sadness within his lifetime and wishes to have Nadia as a companion. She’s smart, beautiful, and he likes being in her presence. He sets her up in a nice apartment, has her travel with him, and of course helps with financials. Nadia is innocent and a little naive when it comes to relationships and how to handle them. This shows throughout the story, and I am curious to see if she grows more confidence in the future!
I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading the next, as this one does end on a cliffhanger! So be prepared.
December 21, 2022
Gah… That ending!! 😭 I can’t wait for book 2!! I don’t have words! I loved this book so much!! 🥰.
I love Nadia and Paul. Nadia is such an easy character to fall in love with. I love how dedicated she is to her family and how she’d do anything to help them, which of course, leads her to Paul. Oh Paul, where do I start? This damaged man steals your heart right away. He’s a private man, keeps his cards close to his chest for obvious reasons. He had a hard loss and doesn’t want to love again. This arrangement is supposed to be all he can offer, but Nadia opens him up and you slowly get to see the softer side of him. I loved watching their journey and can’t wait for book to in the Kept series. This is the first book of hers I read and I can’t wait to check out her other work🥰🥰
Also, can we give a shout out for perogies and yarn!? I’ve been making perogies since I was a kid with my grandmother and now my mom, and I’m an avid crocheter. I don’t get to meet many book characters who enjoy two of my loves ☺️☺️☺️
I love Nadia and Paul. Nadia is such an easy character to fall in love with. I love how dedicated she is to her family and how she’d do anything to help them, which of course, leads her to Paul. Oh Paul, where do I start? This damaged man steals your heart right away. He’s a private man, keeps his cards close to his chest for obvious reasons. He had a hard loss and doesn’t want to love again. This arrangement is supposed to be all he can offer, but Nadia opens him up and you slowly get to see the softer side of him. I loved watching their journey and can’t wait for book to in the Kept series. This is the first book of hers I read and I can’t wait to check out her other work🥰🥰
Also, can we give a shout out for perogies and yarn!? I’ve been making perogies since I was a kid with my grandmother and now my mom, and I’m an avid crocheter. I don’t get to meet many book characters who enjoy two of my loves ☺️☺️☺️
March 8, 2023
I received this book as an ARC for my review. This is about a kept woman. It’s like Gigi, if Gaston didn’t propose (Gigi -1958 movie). Paul is looking for a relationship that he can completely control. Not in a red room kinda way, but in a meet me at this time, place, and wear these clothes way. Since coming from Nadia’s POV you can really understand her inexperience with her way of looking at her relationship with Paul through rose colored glasses. She is a sweetheart but she does gets to a point where she’ll stand up for herself to anyone who does her wrong.
Paul is a man of few words except when he’s telling Nadia what to do lol. Do I wanna read the next book? Yes!! I need to find out what happens next. Lot’s of spice 🌶🌶🌶🌶
What you’ll find:
-Age Gap
-Cliff Hanger Ending
-Arrangement/Contract Relationship
-Possible trigger warnings are parental abandonment, loss of loved one
Paul is a man of few words except when he’s telling Nadia what to do lol. Do I wanna read the next book? Yes!! I need to find out what happens next. Lot’s of spice 🌶🌶🌶🌶
What you’ll find:
-Age Gap
-Cliff Hanger Ending
-Arrangement/Contract Relationship
-Possible trigger warnings are parental abandonment, loss of loved one
March 12, 2023
This book was cute mixed with a ton of spice. It was kind of like Hallmark channel meets Fifty Shades. Paul is grieving and only looking to have a companion to keep him company. Nadia is from a low-income family with a very sick father whom she is trying to get money to help take care of while also trying to go to design school. Paul and Nadia have an almost meet cute kind of meeting.
I honestly couldn't put this book down once I started reading. The spice will have you blushing and fanning yourself the whole way through. On the other hand, you might find yourself cringing or rolling your eyes over how Nadia is as a person. She is very naive, and I found it extremely odd that she seems to know little to nothing about sex despite being almost 23 and a virgin. I would have given this more stars had I not found her annoying and weak willed and the cliffhanger that we are left on. This was a great story regardless.
I honestly couldn't put this book down once I started reading. The spice will have you blushing and fanning yourself the whole way through. On the other hand, you might find yourself cringing or rolling your eyes over how Nadia is as a person. She is very naive, and I found it extremely odd that she seems to know little to nothing about sex despite being almost 23 and a virgin. I would have given this more stars had I not found her annoying and weak willed and the cliffhanger that we are left on. This was a great story regardless.
March 19, 2023
⭐️⭐️ ⭐️.5/5 The Billionaire’s Arrangement- Amélie S. Duncan
This book was shared by @ and I did really enjoy it!
It is a book I would probably pick for myself and I did love the Paul’s character and his possessiveness over Nadia.
The FMC, Nadia, did come across immature to me at times, more so in the beginning of the book as opposed to the end, and I know there’s a big age gap but she’s still in her 20’s and she just came across younger at times.
I also felt that there was never a single happy moment between the couple that wasn’t followed by Nadia’s doubts, and I totally get why, but it just dampened my mood at times.
Overall, I loved Nadia’s decision in the end but that little cliffy at the end has me REELING and I have so many more questions.
The Billionaires Fascination is the next instalment to this series and it’s still in the works but I must know how these two turn out!!
This book was shared by @ and I did really enjoy it!
It is a book I would probably pick for myself and I did love the Paul’s character and his possessiveness over Nadia.
The FMC, Nadia, did come across immature to me at times, more so in the beginning of the book as opposed to the end, and I know there’s a big age gap but she’s still in her 20’s and she just came across younger at times.
I also felt that there was never a single happy moment between the couple that wasn’t followed by Nadia’s doubts, and I totally get why, but it just dampened my mood at times.
Overall, I loved Nadia’s decision in the end but that little cliffy at the end has me REELING and I have so many more questions.
The Billionaires Fascination is the next instalment to this series and it’s still in the works but I must know how these two turn out!!
December 26, 2022
Completed the ARC of this one has been an amazing read, character development, story everything has been on point so far.
Desperate times calls for desperate measures That's what i have been thinking constantly reading this one.
Nadia a small town talonted girl meets Paul an arrogant and dominating billionaire. And once Paul has something in mind nothing can stop him. Nadia gets into an arrangement with the hottest billionaire.
Will she be able to stick to her esteems or will the arrangement be a changing point for one of them.
Find out all those questions in this lovely first book of trilogy.
Cant wait to read more about Nadia and Paul in their upcoming book named the billionaire's fasination
P.s: some might feel resemblance with fifty shades as it was what i felt with the plot but overall it's very well written
Desperate times calls for desperate measures That's what i have been thinking constantly reading this one.
Nadia a small town talonted girl meets Paul an arrogant and dominating billionaire. And once Paul has something in mind nothing can stop him. Nadia gets into an arrangement with the hottest billionaire.
Will she be able to stick to her esteems or will the arrangement be a changing point for one of them.
Find out all those questions in this lovely first book of trilogy.
Cant wait to read more about Nadia and Paul in their upcoming book named the billionaire's fasination
P.s: some might feel resemblance with fifty shades as it was what i felt with the plot but overall it's very well written
February 4, 2023
3.75⭐️
2.5🌶️
Nadia is a fashion design student in New York City. She is faced with some financial difficulties, and is forced to look for solutions to support herself and her parents. One day she’s getting interviewed to become a surrogate for rich families. There she meets Paul Crane, a very famous billionaire. After he approaches her and gets to know her a little bit, he offers her to be his kept woman. He would pay for everything and support her and her family in exchange for him to do to her whatever he pleases, but never being in a real relationship.
Cute romance, its not a standalone so it ends on a cliffhanger.
There was no miscommunication, which I really appreciated.
I don’t really like the dead wife trope so that was the part that made me give it a 3.75 stars. If it is your cup of tea though, you’ll enjoy this one.
2.5🌶️
Nadia is a fashion design student in New York City. She is faced with some financial difficulties, and is forced to look for solutions to support herself and her parents. One day she’s getting interviewed to become a surrogate for rich families. There she meets Paul Crane, a very famous billionaire. After he approaches her and gets to know her a little bit, he offers her to be his kept woman. He would pay for everything and support her and her family in exchange for him to do to her whatever he pleases, but never being in a real relationship.
Cute romance, its not a standalone so it ends on a cliffhanger.
There was no miscommunication, which I really appreciated.
I don’t really like the dead wife trope so that was the part that made me give it a 3.75 stars. If it is your cup of tea though, you’ll enjoy this one.
February 22, 2023
2.5★
It took me over a month to finish this one and even so led me to a huge reading slump😭. I was looking for a quick romance read which is why i picked it first but...this just didn’t do for me.
More than half of the book was about Nadia’s(our protagonist) insecurities of her relationship with Paul(mmc). It did seem intriguing at first but was terribly overdone. But on the positive side, it also had major 50 shades vibe and so it really helped me to make it through. I wished it had disclosed more about Paul’s view of things because it was all Nadia. It really left me confused what he actually wanted from his arrangement and it just became annoying by the end.
The story finishes with a cliffhanger (kinda). It’s the first book of the series but i’m not really sure i want to know more.
Thankyou so much author and @fallencrestcrew for the arc!
It took me over a month to finish this one and even so led me to a huge reading slump😭. I was looking for a quick romance read which is why i picked it first but...this just didn’t do for me.
More than half of the book was about Nadia’s(our protagonist) insecurities of her relationship with Paul(mmc). It did seem intriguing at first but was terribly overdone. But on the positive side, it also had major 50 shades vibe and so it really helped me to make it through. I wished it had disclosed more about Paul’s view of things because it was all Nadia. It really left me confused what he actually wanted from his arrangement and it just became annoying by the end.
The story finishes with a cliffhanger (kinda). It’s the first book of the series but i’m not really sure i want to know more.
Thankyou so much author and @fallencrestcrew for the arc!
June 1, 2023
Title: The Billionaire's Arrangement
Author: Amelie S. Duncan
Release Date: December 11th, 2022
Page Count: 291
Format: Ebook
Start Date: May 16th, 2023
Finish Date: May 17th, 2023
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
I really wanted to absolutely love this book. I love me a good underdog story. The problem for me is that it was more about the spice than it was the story. I want to point out that this is my personal opinion. I’m sure that there are many readers who will love the fact that the story is packed with heat. I also wasn’t a fan of a troupe that I could see coming from a mile away. I will not be reading other books in this trilogy. I still recommend the book though. Like I said, just because it wasn’t my thing doesn’t mean that others won’t enjoy it. Every book deserves a chance. Authors put a lot of work into their books.
Author: Amelie S. Duncan
Release Date: December 11th, 2022
Page Count: 291
Format: Ebook
Start Date: May 16th, 2023
Finish Date: May 17th, 2023
Rating: 3 Stars
Review:
I really wanted to absolutely love this book. I love me a good underdog story. The problem for me is that it was more about the spice than it was the story. I want to point out that this is my personal opinion. I’m sure that there are many readers who will love the fact that the story is packed with heat. I also wasn’t a fan of a troupe that I could see coming from a mile away. I will not be reading other books in this trilogy. I still recommend the book though. Like I said, just because it wasn’t my thing doesn’t mean that others won’t enjoy it. Every book deserves a chance. Authors put a lot of work into their books.
December 17, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
“If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any farther than my own backyard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it, to begin with.”
I need book 2 NOW !!! I am fully invested in the relationship between Nadia and Paul. I would’ve given it a 4 out of 5 if it wasn’t for the cliffhanger. I am impatient when it comes to a book series. I always try to wait until all the books are out or when the last book is about to be released. If you like a good billionaire romance, this book is definitely for you!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Nadia, is a fashion student who is trying to help her family financially when a chance encounter with Paul becomes the answer to all her problems. Paul, a famous composer billionaire, wants a kept woman. However, as their relationship develops, things start to get complicated, and secrets come out.
”Am I obsessed or falling in love? Are they the same?”
“If I ever go looking for my heart's desire again, I won't look any farther than my own backyard. Because if it isn't there, I never really lost it, to begin with.”
I need book 2 NOW !!! I am fully invested in the relationship between Nadia and Paul. I would’ve given it a 4 out of 5 if it wasn’t for the cliffhanger. I am impatient when it comes to a book series. I always try to wait until all the books are out or when the last book is about to be released. If you like a good billionaire romance, this book is definitely for you!
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Nadia, is a fashion student who is trying to help her family financially when a chance encounter with Paul becomes the answer to all her problems. Paul, a famous composer billionaire, wants a kept woman. However, as their relationship develops, things start to get complicated, and secrets come out.
”Am I obsessed or falling in love? Are they the same?”
March 11, 2023
I wanted to really love this book. The plot of the book hooked me but I feel like the main characters fell flat for me.
Nadia is a fashion student who is struggling financially and also her dad is dying and needs a new kidney. She meets Paul at a surrogate agent where he is on the board. Paul is a billionaire who is a composer and musician.
They come to some agreement of “dating” but it’s more of like a dating of convenience. He spoils her with money and luxurious trips, but won’t be in a relationship with her.
She has feelings and he won’t admit to anything. Even in the public eye he states he’s single.
This book ends on a cliffhanger, which I hate.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
Billionaire
Age Gap
Dating of Convenience
Nadia is a fashion student who is struggling financially and also her dad is dying and needs a new kidney. She meets Paul at a surrogate agent where he is on the board. Paul is a billionaire who is a composer and musician.
They come to some agreement of “dating” but it’s more of like a dating of convenience. He spoils her with money and luxurious trips, but won’t be in a relationship with her.
She has feelings and he won’t admit to anything. Even in the public eye he states he’s single.
This book ends on a cliffhanger, which I hate.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Tropes:
Billionaire
Age Gap
Dating of Convenience
March 25, 2023
This book just reminded me that I need to add being Pretty Women’d to my calendar. That I need to find a rich man to sweep me off my feet and whisper sweet nothings to me… and then destroy me!!
They say it’s best to love and be hurt then never experience it.. that’s exactly what I thought of when I finished reading this book.
I loved the relationship between Nadia and Paul, but I do feel it was surface level at some points.
At times Paul so secretive, I kept wondering what skeletons he had in his closet. Nadia was a little naive in the love department.. I kept wondering if she was have a moment of strength and boy did that happen.
That cliff hanger through me for a loop - can’t wait for the next book.
They say it’s best to love and be hurt then never experience it.. that’s exactly what I thought of when I finished reading this book.
I loved the relationship between Nadia and Paul, but I do feel it was surface level at some points.
At times Paul so secretive, I kept wondering what skeletons he had in his closet. Nadia was a little naive in the love department.. I kept wondering if she was have a moment of strength and boy did that happen.
That cliff hanger through me for a loop - can’t wait for the next book.
May 7, 2023
4 Stars!!
Very good start to this trilogy. Paul is all alpha male but with a gentle heart. He gives off Christian Grey vibes lol. I like how he’s respectful to Nadia. He fulfills her every need and desires without her having to ask him for anything. Now Nadia is a beautiful soul. She has a heart of gold. She’s on the naive side. But at 22 who grew up in hard times and was sheltered by loving adoptive parents, that’s to be expected. I hope in part two she’ll gain more confidence and self-worth.
Overall I enjoyed the beginning of their story. It held my interest and kept me intrigued. The cliffhanger wasn’t a surprise but I’m looking forward to seeing how things continue to play out. I give The Billionaire’s Arrangement two thumbs up!!!
Very good start to this trilogy. Paul is all alpha male but with a gentle heart. He gives off Christian Grey vibes lol. I like how he’s respectful to Nadia. He fulfills her every need and desires without her having to ask him for anything. Now Nadia is a beautiful soul. She has a heart of gold. She’s on the naive side. But at 22 who grew up in hard times and was sheltered by loving adoptive parents, that’s to be expected. I hope in part two she’ll gain more confidence and self-worth.
Overall I enjoyed the beginning of their story. It held my interest and kept me intrigued. The cliffhanger wasn’t a surprise but I’m looking forward to seeing how things continue to play out. I give The Billionaire’s Arrangement two thumbs up!!!
January 27, 2024
This is my first book by this author, and I can't wait to continue Nadia and Paul's story.
I love the premise of this story. I enjoyed the way the author told Nadia's story. The love and compassion that Nadia has for her family and friends is heartwarming. She is navigating coming into her own away from home and dealing with her families hardships. Her father needs a kidney, so she tries to find a way to help.
Paul is a man who has everything but lost the love of his life too soon. He is learning to get back on his feet emotionally. He offers Nadia an agreement that she can't refuse due to her families problems. He keeps Nadia at arms length but also shows how much he enjoys her company.
I can't wait to see how their relationship moves forward or if it does at all.
I love the premise of this story. I enjoyed the way the author told Nadia's story. The love and compassion that Nadia has for her family and friends is heartwarming. She is navigating coming into her own away from home and dealing with her families hardships. Her father needs a kidney, so she tries to find a way to help.
Paul is a man who has everything but lost the love of his life too soon. He is learning to get back on his feet emotionally. He offers Nadia an agreement that she can't refuse due to her families problems. He keeps Nadia at arms length but also shows how much he enjoys her company.
I can't wait to see how their relationship moves forward or if it does at all.
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