The Billionaire Needs a Wife ~ Rachael Eliker
“Their past is complicated, but that won’t stop them from giving love another shot.
Luke Dorrance has worked hard to be where he’s at, but his grandfather doesn’t see it that way. He’s convinced Luke is wasting his life and wants him to hurry up and marry before the end of the year, or he’s firing Luke and cutting off his inheritance.
It’s not that Lauren’s life is awful, but things aren’t as perfect as she’d hoped. She’s floundering in a dead-end job, she hasn’t had a date in months, and as a Southern girl, she doesn’t mix well with upper Michigan winters. Applying for a new position across the country at the prompting of her friend, Lauren’s excited about the promise of a new start.
Only there’s a surprise that comes with the job—her ex is her new boss.
There’s a thorny history between Luke and Lauren, but their attraction for each other is alive and well. If they want to give love a second chance, their challenges have only begun.” ~Amazon Description
Brittney Joy’s Review ~ This is a sweet second-chance romance with a lovely dash of horses! Really enjoyed the premise of this story- Luke is a workaholic, but his father's will says he and his brothers must get married by Christmas or risk losing their inheritance AND the charity Luke has worked hard to grow and support (race horse rehab). Enter Lauren... Luke’s old flame who broke his heart. Lauren unknowingly interviews for a job at Luke’s charity and the two are forced to work together and face issues from their past. I really enjoyed the initial tension and was rooting for these two to rekindle their relationship right from the start. This clean romance is super sweet and reminded me of a Hallmark movie (which I love). I enjoyed Lauren’s sass and Luke’s persistence and especially enjoyed the scenes that involved horses... Luke’s display of excellent riding skills as well as an adorable scene where they ride double. Also, I'm a sucker for anything Christmas and loved the Christmas theme. The Christmas theme isn't over-the-top, but more so sprinkled into the story so you could read this book at any time of the year. Pick it up if you're looking for a sweet, heart-warming romance.
One of my favorite lines..
“Some of the businesses had already begun hanging their Christmas lights and a fizzle of excitement wriggled inside of her. She’d always loved the Christmas season and everything it represented. She loved the idea that during the coldest, darkest time of the year, there was a spirit of goodwill and love.”