Review: Love/Hate kind of Book.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 04 7, 2014
So reviewing Billionaire…I’ve been staring at this page for almost an hour wondering what exactly to write to accurately portray how I felt about this book. On one hand - I freaking loved it; on the other hand – not so much. This book represents pure smut to me. The sex is constant, gritty, and full of need.I’m going to start with what didn’t quite work for me. The character development lacks any real depth here which is represented pretty clearly by the lack of dialogue between the two main characters. As the reader we are in their heads, a lot, which is fine if communication between the two is just as consistent and I didn’t find that it was. It seemed far-fetched to me that the plot developed as it did without the characters ever really speaking that much. Lastly, Lila came off as so shallow at points that it drove me crazy. Her constant referencing of the luxuries she was being afforded in contrast to her feelings for Alexander gave a superficial feel to their relationship on her part.So for the things I liked. Alexander and Lila are HOT for each other. Their relationship builds on literally nothing, just a job interview; a chance meeting with Alexander forced Lila into his office. It’s like they each have been stripped of everything else in their lives and are fulfilling this animalistic need to be together. Their passion is basic, and primal, and completely needy selfishly consuming each of them until there isn’t anything left but themselves as extensions of each other. And I think it’s totally hot, unrealistic, probably, maybe even unhealthy but something about these two and the emotions they project to each other just sticks with you. Without much dialogue, we spend a lot of time in each of their heads so we do understand these two for the most part. Alexander and Lila find something in each other that represents who they are intrinsically in themselves. Alexander’s protective instincts are swoon worthy his presence is all encompassing. A daunting, menacing man who hovers and lives for the love he strives to protect; a knight in shining armor – I can’t deny the romance in that. Lila flourishes under his reign; a delicate flower turned sex kitten in an instant. Their relationship remains untainted about worries of the past, infidelity, or other meaningless drivel. I totally liked that about this story, since it’s a series a novella’s it’s nice that the plot wasn’t bogged down by insecurities.Billionaire represents smut pure and simple. It’s an intense, enjoyable, alluring, albeit at times aggravating reading experience. The story just sort of sucks you in, intriguing you to find out what’s going to happen next. I hope there is more to Alexander and Lila’s story. I look forward to this crazy roller coaster ride again.