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The Billionaire in Boots by Julia London

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romancejunkie1025's review against another edition

4.0

Billionaire in Boots is a deceptively simple story on its surface. Two people that have been rubbing along for years finally decide to give it a go and see where life leads them, but there is so much more going on that sometimes it becomes a bit too much for one story. Nick has dreams that he has had to put on hold in order to fulfill her duty to his family, but he knows that it is time for him to go all in or he will never find an ounce of happiness for himself. I hated seeing how he was always put down by his family, even in subtle and maybe unintentional ways, and I could certainly see how he felt like he was the son that was left with a forced future instead of the chance to be himself. His resentment made him into an even more broody guy than he is by nature, but he definitely had his light moments with Charlotte and his niece which were fun to watch. Charlotte takes an entirely different view of life, trying to inject life and love into every moment even if she is working. Fun can be had in all moments to her and I can appreciate her view, even if I can’t live it personally. She was a perfect match, or I guess foil would be a better term, to Nick’s personality and made them perfect together. I hated to see the angst between them in the rough patches they went through, but in the end I think they will succeed and find their true happiness as they move forward with their future together. HEA doesn’t always end up like the characters or the readers imagined, but sometimes it is perfect nonetheless and that was the case here. There was plenty of passion once they gave into it, but the story really revolved around them dealing with the emotional drama they had to overcome. I enjoyed the story overall and would have loved it had there been a few little differences here and there but that’s just my personal little glitch with some motifs. I am wondering what will come next in this series and dying for the next in London’s historical series to be sure. Seems like I am never going to be a true convert for the contemporary branch of her writing, but the series is enjoyable and has its moments of greatness for certain.

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katekate_reads_'s review against another edition

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4.0

Was I first drawn to this book because of that dog on the cover? 100%! And it was a good decision - the story in the pages lived up to the cover. And there was not one but two dogs - a very good dog and a very bad dog and I loved them both.

There is also a romance with a couple of my favorite things - a grumpy hero and some great banter. Nick is a vegetarian cattle rancher who desperately wants to be a pilot. He put those plans on hold to run the ranch when his father passed away. Charlotte is the office manager for the ranch and keeps everything running smoothly with her color coded filing system.

I really enjoyed this read. While it’s the third in the series, it’s the first one I read but I’m excited to go back and read the others too! There was a little about the resolution at the end that I didn’t love - but glad to let it slide because the rest was definitely worth it.

Thank you Berkley and Netgalley for the advance reading copy!

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4.0

4.5 stars.

The Billionaire in Boots by Julia London is a funny and heartwarming romance. Although this newest release is the third installment in the Princes of Texas series, it can be read as a standalone.

Eighteen months after his father's death, reluctant rancher Nick Prince is worried his chance to fulfill his dream is slipping through his fingers. He is in charge of the family ranch which remains in a financially precarious situation due to his father's gambling. Nick loves his brother Luca and sister Hallie but he is slightly resentful they do not have to sacrifice their career choices for the future of the ranch. He loves the solitary home he has created for himself, but Nick is beginning to feel a little lonely. The highlight of his day is sparring with office manager Charlotte Bailey. Despite deciding not to pursue a relationship with her following their scorching hot encounter two years ago, Nick is finding it very difficult to resist his attraction to the sassy, spirited Charlotte.

Charlotte is funny, vivacious and bighearted. Now in her early thirties, she is afraid her dream of marriage and a family might not come true. At the urging of her sister Cassie, Charlotte is giving on line dating a whirl, but her dates fizzle more than sizzle. Charlotte truly enjoys her job and she has worked hard to push her one night with Nick and her interest in him to the back of her mind. But she still enjoys their teasing conversations, witty emails exchanges and humorous text messages.

Their flirtatious banter soon gives way to passion, but Charlotte and Nick live in the present and avoid planning for a future together. Charlotte is close to her family and she is firmly planted in their small country town. Nick still yearns to fulfill his dream of becoming a pilot. When Nick comes to a startling realization, their relationship hangs in the balance as he makes decisions without consulting Charlotte. With two very different visions of their lives, is there any chance Nick and Charlotte's romance will turn into a lasting relationship?

The Billionaire in Boots is a light-hearted romance with serious undertones. Charlotte is a refreshing breath of fresh air who is upbeat and loving. Nick is the epitome of the strong, silent type who can be a little grumpy. Despite their diverse personalities, they are a surprisingly well-suited couple. With realistic problems to overcome, Julia London brings this heartfelt and engaging romance to a sweet and uplifting conclusion. This playful addition to the Princes of Texas series is sure to be a hit with readers of contemporary romances.

smmoe1997's review against another edition

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4.0

Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book in return for an honest review.

This was an enjoyable contemporary romance and I really liked the main characters. It was nice to read about a more introverted hero than one normally finds in romance. The story was a bit of a slow burn for me, and it took me awhile to get invested in the romance between the characters, even though I really liked them both. The main character's conflict solution seemed to be a rather pat resolution, but it didn't detract from my enjoyment of the book.

jazminerae's review against another edition

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4.0

I thought this book was really cute! You have Nick who is doing the work of a rancher but it isn’t where his heart lies. You have Charlotte on the other hand who has work for the family was an office manager since she’s been out of school and loves her job. They usually bump heads and have funny banter back and forth. I would definitely recommend this book it was a enjoyable read!

aquariandancer's review against another edition

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4.0

Princes of Texas Book Three.

Nick Prince has wanted to be a pilot since he was eight, but his dreams were ruined when his father left the running of the family ranch to Nick in his will. Now, Nick is stuck on the ranch for the foreseeable future. Charlotte Bailey has been running the ranch with Charlie for years and knows everything about the day-to-day business. As the office manager, she is the real power behind the ranch. Now that Nick is in charge, the two have to work together every day. This is a problem, seeing as they have a rather complicated past. Neither can get over the one night they spent together, but do they really want to?

If you've been waiting to see sparks fly between "Born with a Broken Heart" Nick and "All Business" Charlotte, this is the book for you!

paddlefoot55's review against another edition

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4.0

ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review

Though this is the 3rd in the Princes of Texas series, it could be read as a standalone (I forgot all I read in book 2 and still enjoyed it)

Charlotte and Nick have been dancing around each other for a long while, and just when you think that it is going to be more of the same, moves are finally mad.

I like the Charlotte is not afraid to tell him like it is. She knows what she wants,and she is going to get it, come hell or high water.

Their initial email conversations had me smiling and laughing at times. Full of snark, you can practically feel them both rolling their eyes.

This book was full of sweet, full of sexy and oh my goodness I was so frustrated at times with our cowboy. I knew he would finally come to his senses but sheeeesh it took him a while!

I loved seeing more of Hallie and Rafe from book 2, and I really do need to go back and read book 1

Something started to happen that I was hoping for all through this read, but now I have to wait a while to see where it goes. I don't want to wait lol

I am new to Julia London stories, however I have liked what I have read so far, and look forward to reading more in the future.