Review: 2.5 Stars
Rating: 2 out of 5
Date: 03 4, 2014
2.5 StarsI wanted to love this book and during the first chapter I thought I was going to. But, it kinda went downhill from there. This book is the classic obsessed billionaire meets ingenue and falls completely head over heels for her. Much like in the tradition of FSoG. Definitely not a fualt, I have read many FSoG-like books and loved them. I had a couple problems with this serial though. One being, they didn't talk much. A majority of the book is them obsessing over one another in their own POV. I wanted interaction between the characters, not just the inner thoughts. Secondly, the plot was a little haphazard towards the end. What was supposed to be a breaking point seemed like a big deal but, was just resolved far too quickly. It left me a little disappointed in the characters and a little peeved at the hero, Alexander. To address another point, yes, there is an abundance of sex. Some might call it an over-abundance, and I think I might fall into that category. Only because there was no substance to back up the feelings, or counteract all of the many, many sex scenes. I also found it hard to believe the heroine, Lila, to have come into a change that quickly. She goes from nerdy, graduate to a complete sex kitten, not caring about having sex in front of a room full of strangers in two seconds flat. It just didn't sit well with me.I will give credit, where credit is due though. If you're looking for an over-the-top erotica book to help you escape for a few hours, this is your book. I did enjoy the escape Billionaire afforded me, but I just wish there had been a little more development and meat to the couple's story. Don't get me wrong, the writing is good and the dialogue is too. My problem is with the characteristics of the characters. Alexander and Lila both exhibited varying extremes of obsession and emotions. I think I would have enjoyed the story more if they had tamed down a little bit. Obviously, I know most of the Romances I read aren't realistic but, they are within the realm of my creative bone. Billionaire just stretched a little too much for my enjoyment. All that said, I might consider reading from Ms. Jones again. I think she has a great writing style but, for me personally, I'd need it to be a bit more realistic.*Complimentary copy provided through NetGalley