I just spent a pleasant 2 days reading Maid For The Billionaire by Ruth
Cardello. It is Book One of the Legacy Collection, but it can certainly be read
as a stand alone. The story continues in Book Two if you should want to pursue
minor characters more in depth.
Cardello
creates a strong, female character in Abby, a woman who has put her life on hold
to support her younger sister and niece after their parents death. Abby fills
in at work for Lil, who is working as a maid while she is putting herself
through college. Sounds simple enough, however, the Billionaire who is never at
his luxurious apartment happens to be there that day. He has suffered a very
recent tragedy and is in need of some comfort. Hmmm, sounds like an interesting
recipe for romance, doesn't it?
Dominic,
the ultra rich and handsome billionaire is drawn to his "maid," Abby. She is
refreshingly mature and has a job that she is passionate about (she is really an
inner city school teacher). He may have more money and power, but she is
definitely his peer and never hesitates to put him in his place. The chemistry
between them is fully developed.
While
the premise of the story was very familiar to me: an ultra rich, alpha male who
relentlessly pursues a woman who rejects him, what unfolded was not. Within the
billionaire and the school teacher premise was a cultural story about women in
China. Without getting too much into the plot, I will say that twist was a plus
for me.
With
this book, I did not cry my eyes out, nor do I think that was the author's
intention. I learned things about China and its women and about how the United
States can impact the cultural growth there. I think this is a read for someone
who enjoys a good Harlequin romance read. The romance was fleshed out, without
being tawdry. The two characters push each other to change in ways that did not
really materialize until the end. If you are looking for a book that won't rip
your heart out, but will entertain you for a week-end, this is a good pick.
The remaining books in this series are just as enjoyable! Ruth is a witty writer and her stories continue to amuse and entertain as the series progresses. Her fifth book, The Rise of the Billionaire is due out mid-May and promises to be laugh-out-loud fun! Readers will fall in love with Jeremy and Jeisa!
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ReplyDeleteLove the book and the entire series. Can't wait for the next one.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book too, I could really related to Abby.
ReplyDeleteLove how the aurhor is able to surprise me in each book....always something new...but yet you feel each characters personality is thier own.. I can not wait for her next book coming out in may
ReplyDeleteThis is an amazing series!
ReplyDeleteI love Ruth Cardello. Maid for the Billionaire was an awesome read
ReplyDeletei love this book , series and author
ReplyDeleteI read this book in ONE book - I am NOT an avid reader. Awesome book - Great series
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ReplyDeleteThis is a great series. Book one is just the beginning. Ruth is amazing <3 Andrea
ReplyDeleteLoved this book! Great series and amazing author!
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