Serenity Woods

Juliette and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
A Boss in a Billion #9 - The Christchurch Billionaires

Definitely a SLOW burn romance but boy did it sizzle!

What I liked:
* Henry West: billionaire, divorced, computer savvy, in charge of human resources at company he and his friends established, great with people, strong, quiet, backstory explained a lot, a truly good person, was drawn to Juliette when he first met her
* Juliette Kumar: works with Henry at Kia Kaha, in a long-term relationship with Cam, responsible, sympathetic, giving, kind, has big issues to deal with in her relationship that is not what it should be, has always been attracted to Henry
* The Rubik’s cube and how it played a part in the story
* That both Henry and Juliette were not “cheaters” and did all they could to make their relationships work
* That though Henry seems a laid-back cool dude there are fires burning brightly in very alpha self
* Juliette’s ability to explore her beliefs, develop her own system of values, and how they impacted her life and choices
* The way the emotional impact of life experiences, actions taken, and choices made were explained and made real in this book
* The side-story of Henry’s nephew and thinking about the outcome and fallout for more than one
* Getting to see how the others in this series are doing
* All of it really except…

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about how difficult it must be to experience infertility, abuse, depression, being with the wrong person, and other subjects raised in this book
* Knowing that this is the last book in this series and not knowing if the characters will ever be seen again

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely

Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (más)

Aroha and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
A Boss in a Billion #8

The time has never been right…until it is…or maybe it is…or perhaps it could be if only…

What I liked:
* Aroha Wihongi: hard working, loves her family, caring, trained child carer, works in a beauty salon, grew up in a loving though not-wealthy family, has been attracted to James since she first saw
* James Rutherford: wealthy, family life not easy in spite of money, brilliant, started a company with his friends, has noticed Aroha for awhile but time was never right, suddenly left with his niece
* The way the characters from previous books, and their partners, step up to help and provide support to both main characters – always fun to see them again
* The way that the relationship develops between Aroha and James
* That both Aroha and James were against having biological children – kind of wonder if that will change or not
* The way James changed and grew through the story
* Watching Aroha’s calm help center James
* The thoughtful handling of issues like postpartum depression, chronic depression, assault, and grief
* James’s ability to see so clearly what will help others while being a bit clueless at times
* The setting, plot, pacing, and writing
* That I liked and cared about the characters and wanted them to find their HEA together

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more in this series? Definitely

Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (más)

Mistletoe and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
A Boss in a Billion Series #7
The Christchurch Billionaires #2

I love this author’s stories and look forward to reading the new ones when they come out. This one was a delight ~ I absolutely loved it!

What I liked:
* Alex Winters: wealthy, brilliant, attractive, healthy libido, dry sense of humor, good friend, loves his siblings, knows what he wants and knows he want Mistletoe
* Mistletoe “Missie” Macbeth: widow, primary school teacher, devoted mother of Finn, positive and upbeat, needs to time to deal with feelings and grieve, a perfect match for Alex
* Finn: eleven, suffered spinal cord injury in the auto accident when his father died, taken into a new program by Alex’s company that will strengthen him and potentially see him walking again
* That the story made me feel and care and hope for the best for all three of the main characters
* The open, honest, mature communication between the three main characters
* The support Missie’s mother and deceased father provided
* How well-suited Alex and Missie were to one another in so many ways
* The wedding of Damon and Belle and getting to see so many of the billionaires who have had their stories and catch up with the ones that are still waiting for theirs to be written
* The smile on my face when I finished the book

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like – mostly that would be Missie’s deceased husband
* Knowing how difficult spinal cord injuries can be as I worked in neurosurgical intensive care and also with a number of neurologically disabled mentally alert people in a skilled nursing facility. I really felt for Finn and his mother

Did I like this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely

Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (más)

Beauty and the Billionaire Boss by Serenity Woods
A Boss in a Billion #6

Sizzling steamy romance with the perfect couple to end up together!

What I liked:
* Damon Chevalier: billionaire, in business with his brothers Kip & Saxon, protective, caring, kind, has a bit of PTSD from a childhood event, has a soft spot for women, smart, artistic, brilliant, open, giving, and perfect for and with Belle
* Michelle “Belle” Winters: studying law, has a sideline she prefers to studying law, from a broken home, bright, a bit magical, beautiful inside and outside, a bit naïve, dealing with difficult event in her past, wise, caring, an old soul that is perfect with and for Damon
* The way Michelle received the nickname Belle
* The open honest communication between Damon and Belle – so healthy and good for both of them
* Belle’s siblings: Gaby marrying Tyson and Alex sometimes known as Oscar the grump – both siblings are there for Belle and one another
* Getting to see how Damon’s brothers and their women are doing
* All of it really…every single bit of it from beginning to end :)
* Knowing that there is a new series that will follow soon and being eager to read what happens with Alex and the others that work with him

What I didn’t like:
* Who and what I was meant not to like
* Thinking about how selfish some people in a couple can be…and how difficult it is to be open and honest in relationships

Did I enjoy this book? Yes
Would I read more by this author? Definitely!

Thank you to the author for the ARC – This is my honest review.

5 Stars… (más)