The Fireside Inn (The Billionaire Bachelors #1)
by Lily Everett
Blurb:
They’re
single, they’re rich, and now these billionaire bachelors are heading to
Sanctuary Island in a new e-original novella series from Lily Everett! Fall in
love with the island’s latest catch.
Leo,
Zane, and Cooper made a pact to stay bachelors and enjoy the single life
forever, and when they receive an invitation to their friend Miles’ wedding,
they head down to Sanctuary Island determined to talk some sense into the
errant groom before he makes a life-changing mistake. But Miles knows his own
mind, and he makes a vow of his own: before he walks down the aisle, he’ll have
Leo, Zane, and Cooper changing their tune about matrimony. Because Miles knows,
better than anyone, that all it takes is a little Sanctuary Island magic to
turn romantic cynics into true believers.
The
Honorable Lord Leo Strathairn inherited his family’s money, his title, and his
position in London society. When he meets Sanctuary Island’s funky young
librarian, Serena Lightfoot, he’s determined to get a lot closer. Despite the
simmering attraction between them, Serena isn’t at all interested in putting up
with a pampered playboy. But as Leo ramps up his seduction attempts, Serena
sees that he’s nothing like the empty-headed aristocrat she’d assumed.
Review:
The first in a new trilogy of novellas surrounding the lives and loves of the people of a small island town off the
coast of Virginia sets off the series with a bang. While I have read the first book in the
previous trilogy of novellas and the full length novel in the series, I missed
the other two in the original series, so I feel a bit like I missed out of the romance
that led to the wedding in this story, but the story itself was great. Based
around Miles’s belief in the love that can be found on Sanctuary Island, the
Billionaire Bachelors series revolves around his three best friends, friends he
wants to find the happiness and contentment he has found being in love.
Leo
is in a bit of a fix; his duty as a groomsman is to present a reading about
love at the wedding of one of his best friends, Miles, but he needs help to
accomplish his task. In walks Serena,
the local librarian on Sanctuary Island, and a woman with such a draw for Leo
that he can’t resist using everything at his disposal to get her help. While they are going through all the works of
love and devotion, the bond between them develops quickly and they find
themselves sinking deeper and deeper into an emotional quicksand that neither
can pull back from. When a sad truth
comes out and a betrayal drives a wedge between them, the fight for their love
will be one that neither can lose if they want to find their HEA.
The
passion between Leo and Serena was immediately apparent and seeing them fall in
love was a fun experience. Though there
was a sad truth uncovered during their relationship, one that could have broken
their love if they’d allowed it, it was obvious that they belonged
together. Leo was a character that doesn’t
understand his own worth; he has moved through life, surviving only on his
charm and charisma, but never really allowing anyone to see his true self or
inner secrets. Serena on the other hand
has strived to live her life in complete honesty, knowing firsthand the damage
that can be caused when lies come between people. She is determined to embrace
her arrangement with Leo wholeheartedly, but though she never intends to, she
quickly falls for him. When she finally
sees the truth in him and he shows her the beauty of his love and his soul,
what woman could resist having him as her man? Certainly not Serena!
Overall
this was a great short read, with lots of angst, emotional roller coasters, and
true depth of caring. As a beginning to
a new trilogy, I can see just how much I will love the next two stories. The trend has begun and knowing that each of
these billionaires will fall to their hearts is exciting for me. Serena and Leo are perfectly matched and when
they get past their fears and hang-ups the relationship they can build will be
strong and lasting. Getting to see the bond between the men was always intriguing;
reminding that sometimes families can be built from the strangest relationships.
Can’t wait to find out more about Cooper and Zane and see them fall under the
spell of Sanctuary Island.
(BTW where can I find this island because seriously, six sexy billionaires in one small place? I wanna move there! :P )
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