Books That Didn't Make the Cut Pt.30

Hello hello! I'm back with a series that didn't really work for me, but might be a winner for you. It is called The Billionaire's Bet by Clarissa Wild.

I've read other books by this author and LOVED them, but these books were a miss for me. It's an erotic romance story with elements of BDSM and definitely not my cup of tea.

Let me know if you've read this one or plan to. I'd love to know your thoughts :)

About the series:

~A Seductive Deal

Julie Valentine's soul searching turned out to be a bad case of the author blues. Having just broken up with her boyfriend, she goes to a casino in the hopes of relaxing and getting her mind straight, while rekindling her passion for books, but not even a nice glass of wine seems to work. Writing steamy romances requires more than just leisure time.

When she meets the billionaire Dominic Fury, a handsome blue-eyed kind ladies' man, his charms win her over. Maybe spending a night with him will give her plenty of inspiration. It turns out Dominic has a seductive request for her, one she cannot refuse.

~A Hot Call

After a steamy night with hot billionaire Dominic Fury, author Julie Valentine wants more from him. The sexy experience has left a mark on her she cannot ignore. She can finally write some heavy romance again and agrees to a contract with Dominic.

What she doesn't know, is that Dominic has some dark secrets of his own and he's not eager to spill. Soon she discovers his dominant side might be more than just a playful show and she has to decide whether she wants to stay with him or not. Both of them have a past that controls their growing relationship, forcing them to choose. Is their will to be loved stronger than their will to survive?

~A Risky Raise

Julie Valentine has chosen to stay with hot billionaire Dominic Fury, despite the fact that he has unresolved issues from his past. She's falling for him and can't resist his charms any longer. Passion and love are plentiful in their relationship and it gives her inspiration for her books.

But their future together is shrouded by a past filled with dark secrets. Dominic's choice to hide important facts put a strain on their relationship, but when Julie uncovers them she's thrown into a dangerous plot; one that could lead to her death.

~A Final Game

Julie Valentine has barely escaped from the hands of death, and billionaire Dominic Fury confessed his dark secrets to her. She finally understands the magnitude of his problems and doesn't know what to do. She takes some time off to be on her own, but she can't get Dominic off her mind. Trying to make things work with him is harder than she could've imagined, but their connection is too strong to ignore.

But the past haunting Dominic isn't going to let him go easily. This time, it's his life that's on the line. Determined to save Dominic, Julie sets out to destroy what's hurting him, risking her own life in the process. Pain is around every corner, but she'll fight until the very end. The game has only just begun ...

My Rating -

I didn't particularly enjoy this one. I'm not sure if it is because each book in the series is less than 100 pages but there was a huge disconnect between me and this story. The plot idea itself was good but rushed and underdeveloped. I like character development and getting a chance to love, like or hate a character. I felt absolutely nothing for these characters. Neither good nor bad.

Now I'm stuck reading the next 3 books because I made a vow to never quit when I start a series. I refuse to quit now!

Please Note: I read the other three books of the series, didn't review them, and rated them all TWO STARS!!