The Mistaken Billionaire by Lexxie Couper Pages: 250
Series: The Muse #2
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: ARC
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Thomas St Clair is used to getting exactly what he wants, when he wants it. So when a mysterious woman shows up at his door with his runaway dog and her presence drives away his writer’s block, he’s willing to put up with her secrets if it means she’ll stay around.
Mila Elderkin once had a promising career in journalism, until her dreams were shattered by a rising star in the literary world. When fate lands her at that same man’s door years later, and he doesn’t recognize her, it seems she’s been offered a chance for a little fun. Mila’s not out for revenge, especially not once she starts to see the man beneath the persona. But the past has funny way of creeping into the present, and secrets don’t lie quiet forever.
Enemies who have never met? A muse with a secret? The Mistaken Billionaire is the story of an author with writers block and a woman whose life he ruined years ago.
Thomas St. Clair skyrocketed to literary fame early in his life. Mila wanted to be a reporter for the New York Times more than anything. Writing an article about St. Clair was going to be her ticket. Except, he never met with her, gave her any info, or participated in the interview in any way. So, she became and investigator and found the info to write a less than flattering article. After its publication, Thomas threatened to sue NYT if they didn’t fire her. Mila is now a teacher and while she is passionate about what she does, she does still harbor a lot of resentment towards Thomas. Their chance meeting sets off a chain of events that neither can seem to stop!
Thomas falls in love at first sight with Mila. Her presence cures his writers block, and as he gets to know her, he is genuinely captivated by her. She challenges him and she can hold her own with his massive ego. He knows she is ‘the one’ but is willing to do anything just to keep her around him, including paying her for her time. Mila is desperate for money to help her students, and deep down, she still wants revenge on Thomas. As they get to know each other more, Mila is slowly being crushed by the weight of the secret she kept from Thomas because she has feelings for him.
I enjoyed the story and thought it was a nice balance between witty and light hearted. It is predictable for sure, but in a story like this, I don’t think that is necessary tragic. I found Thomas a bit narcissistic (okay, a lot narcissistic) which made me struggle to really like him. I actually sided with Mila a great deal and while she didn’t tell him her secret right away, I didn’t find that to be a HORRIBLE character flaw or anything. I struggled with Thomas for a lot of the book but at the end…oh swoon! Redemption thy name is Thomas St. Clair. He is charming for sure, and that is probably what save him in my book. And everyone needs a sister like Josie! (PS-I hope the next book is her and Sebastian!)
If you like a bit of enemies to lovers, artist/muse, and secret identity tropes, The Mistaken Billionaire will be right up your literary alley!
- POV: 3rd
- Tears: no
- Trope: mistaken identity, enemies to lovers
- Triggers: none
- Series/Standalone: stand alone
- Cliffhanger: View Spoiler »
- HEA: View Spoiler »
Sweet Rivalry by K. Bromberg, Its me Again Baby by Katie Reus, Her Wish by Sophie H Morgan…then you will probably like The Mistaken Billionaire!
The Mistaken Billionaire
Ohhh I like this twist on the enemies to lovers trope. It’s one of my favorites to begin with but this one sounds like a lot of fun with that added twist. Great review!
I didn’t expect to enjoy this as much as I did! It was a pleasant surprise for sure!
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