The Wicked Billionaire

Jackie Ashenden does it again with The Wicked Billionaire!!!! I love Lucas and his alpha commanding ways. Grace has been through so much drama and sadness in her life that I don't feel that she really felt the impact of danger when Lucas came to help protect her. She seemed numb for a very long time. When Lucas comes in and stays, feelings began to store and all hotness starts to erupt. Was this book hot and steamy! The storyline was great. The romance was there with a wicked twist. Grace finds her own sensuality. Lucas could not stay away from the pull he had towards her. This is book two in the Tate Brothers book. I am forever a fan of Jackie's writing! I was captured with this book from chapter one.

Grace’s husband died six months ago while serving his country. At least that’s what she thought. Lucas, her husband’s friend, has been sent to protect her from some extremely dangerous people. I loved how this couple start out not liking each other and as the story progresses, so does their mutual respect and ultimately, love. It’s a book that is in constant motion emotionally as they work out their own personal issues. The fact that Lucas was so icy cold and yet Grace was able to thaw him so completely was the greatest selling point in this story. With a background like his I would be surprised if he wasn’t iced over. Grace is struggling just to prove to herself that she’s talented and worthy. She’s a strong heroine but not afraid to accept the help that is being offered to her. Well, after he talks her into it anyway. I’ve struggled with the last couple of books by this author but this one reminded me why I keep reading her. This hit the bullseye, dead center! This is an honest review of an advanced copy provided by NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press. Dual POV Safe – no ow/om drama Possible Triggers – heroine is attacked but not in a sexual manner Epilogue – not for this couple but sets up next book

The second Tate Brothers book is an intense and passionate read that kept me glued to the pages from beginning to end. Lucas and Grace are solid, compelling characters that both have some emotional issues that has them shying away from love but they can’t help exploring the chemistry that burns strong and hot between them. Readers can easily relate to both characters and can’t help becoming caught up in their story as Lucas fights to protect Grace. The plot is complex, faced paced and multi-layered as it also includes an enemy that seems to have it out for all of the Tate Brothers as well as the bad guys that are after Grace which makes the story full of adrenaline pumping suspense that keeps readers on the edge of their seats as bad guys, surprising twists and emotional turmoil fill the pages. This is the first book in this series that I have read and I had no trouble picking up on the overall plot that involves all three brothers, so the books can be read out of order. While this is the first book in this series it is not the first book by Jackie Ashenden, so I wasn’t surprised that I really enjoyed reading The Wicked Billionaire and of course I am going to have to go back and read The Dangerous Billionaire while I am waiting for The Undercover Billionaire to come out.