One blizzard plus two ex-lovers equals one passionate reunion in this Billionaires and Babies novel!
For years, billionaire producer Max Ford believed Raine Monroe had betrayed him. Now that he's back in his hometown, he wants answers. But his ex plans to keep her mouth shut and her heart far away from temptation until a snowstorm strands them—with her baby—in her cozy farmhouse. Soon Raine is falling faster than the snow outside.
But she has to put a stop to it before a fling with Hollywood's hottest bachelor jeopardizes her chances of officially adopting her daughter—before saying goodbye again becomes impossible before dark secrets from their past finally come to light.
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Wonderful, emotional reunion story. Max has returned to his hometown to care for his mother after her breast cancer surgery. He knows he'll eventually run into Raine, the ex-girlfriend he believed had betrayed him. He didn't expect that to be on the first day in the middle of a snowstorm. Now that he has seen her again he wants answers about what had happened all those years ago. Meanwhile, Raine is stunned to discover that the feelings she once had for Max are just as strong now. She doesn't know why he never sent for her the way he promised all those years ago, but she can't risk getting involved with him now.
I loved Max. He may be a big name in Hollywood but he's not too important to come back home to care for his mother. He's also going to use this time to see Raine again and get to the bottom of what happened fifteen years ago. He had been deeply in love with her and they had made big plans to be together. When she ignored his calls and letters he had been devastated, but he's never forgotten her. I loved the way that he showed up at her house during the storm to make sure that she and her baby were okay. He didn't expect to get snowed in with her, but he had no trouble taking advantage of it. It was really fun to see the way he was rather out of his comfort zone at first. Baby Abby really scared him because he had no clue what to do with a baby, but he sucked it up and did whatever he could to help Raine. It was fun to see him cope with the dirty diapers and the crying, and see how quickly he fell for her. I also loved the scenes with the chickens and goats - he was such a good sport about it. What I loved the most was Max's persistence in getting Raine to tell him what had happened. I wasn't at all surprised by the revelation. Once they had that straightened out, things really heated up between them. Max realized he was falling for Raine all over again, but couldn't figure out how to fit their lives together. It really looked like he was going to walk away again before he figured out what was really important.
Raine has made a good life for herself since Max left. She never understood why he didn't follow through on his promises to send for her, but she has moved on. When he shows up back in town she is determined not to reopen the pain of the past, especially since she has a secret that she doesn't want to tell him. I really liked the way that she took control of her life, even though her parents are still trying to run things their way. She is completely confident in her choice of what makes her happy. I also loved the way that she is adopting her cousin's baby girl. She really wants to be a mother and baby Abby has brought a whole new dimension to her life. I enjoyed the realism of her life with the baby, from the lack of sleep to trying to work her life around the baby's schedule. She's not really happy when Max ends up getting snowed in with her, because she's not sure that she can resist him. When he starts to fit in to her life so easily she knows she's in trouble. She was devastated when she found out just what had kept them apart all those years ago, but it did open her up to letting Max back into her life. She was really worried about protecting her heart because she knew that he would have to go back to California and her life is in Lenox. She can't see any way of things working out for them.
One of the other things I really enjoyed about the book was seeing how Max's love gave Raine the courage to confront her parents about what they had done all those years ago. They were a real piece of work. I also loved seeing Max get in his own licks against them at the end - it was so satisfying!
Being trapped with a sexy billionaire is not something that happens to a lot of woman but yes it is indeed something a lot of woman dream about!
But when that billionaire is your ex things can get super uncomfortable and is rather something you would want to avoid , especially if the attraction to him is harder to ignore than grabbing that slice of pie you know you shouldn't !
In the new Jules Bennet book this not only exactly what happens to Raine but she has a whole lot more at stake that she is willing to reveal. Only Max is out for revenge and that revenge includes getting the answers he needs in order to move on. But when secrets are revealed this reunion becomes more complicated then trying to get out after being buried under snow!
I adore the books this author writes, her characters are always extremely life like and so vividly described it truly feels as if they are in front of me and I can reach out grab them and slap some sense into their complicated lives.
This book was no exception, Jules Bennet took me on a journey of secrets, passion and love being found at the right moment in time all captured with stunning detail.
If you are looking for romance with a capital R, blazing red hot passion, secrets that can destroy lives or even change them for the better this read is as good as it gets!
Definitely the book to keep an out for, best sellers list watch out Jules Bennet is on your tail!
5/5 star review "Only secrets will reveal their true feelings"
**Copy provided by the author in exchange for a honest review
They haven’t seen each other for 15 years. Yes, 15 years. If it takes this long to meet again, then it was never love. Ask Ben Affleck, he knows now that it was just lust with JLo, never love.
Anyway, in this Snowbound story there’s a baby in the mix, but I don’t know why or what purpose the baby has in the story. And the fact that she was singing for the baby made me cringe.
This is a great book that I reread today but I didn't realize I omitted reviewing it the first time through.
We have Max the Hollywood heartthrob movie star and Raine who was the love of his life. When Max left for LA when he graduated high school at eighteen he was going to set up house and send for Raine and they were to marry. They had such a deep love and connection and what happens to them is truly heartbreaking. Fifteen years they have been apart. She thinks he never called for her to come to him and he believes she had changed her mind and didn't want him anymore. This was kinda a tear jerker with a lot of emotion, not the type of book I could read everyday because I get too emotional.
It's an excellent story fraught with heartache and grief and a set of parents intent on making their daughter live the life they want her to have for their own gain and at any cost. It is truly horrific. The parents are the worse book parents I have ever run across and it hurt my heart for what they did to this couple. I actually felt a deep grief for what they went through, for how devastating it would have been in a real-life scenario.
Another great book Ms Bennett. I highly recommend this!
This is a really heart wrenching reunion story. When Max and Raine were young and in love with big dreams that included them being together people conspired to keep them apart. It worked. Now years later Max is back in town to take care of his sick mother. Only the first thing he finds is Raine with a baby in the ditch. He rescues her only to find out she's on her way to visit his mother. Since neither one of their parents approved of them as a couple when they were younger he's surprised by this. Max and Raine start finding out there are secrets and lies in their past and misunderstandings and when a sudden snowstorm strands them together it gives them the opportunity to figure them all out. I loved Max he's not your typical hollywood actor type. Down to earth and normal as any regular guy and giving. Raine is a sweet tough girl whose spent the years since Max taking care of herself and building a wall around her heart. Then add in the cute baby moments and the story packs a punch. As they start figuring out what went wrong all those years ago Max really stands up for Raine and she starts to trust him slowly. What i like about the this story is they have to fight to figure out how to make it work between the two of them. It's not a easy cut a dry we're together again and everything is great. Jules Bennett writes a wonderful story about long lost but lasting love. Even years later you can find your way back.
"Who doesn't love a good snowbound reunion story? Bennett's latest has likable characters that you'll root for, so grab a mug of hot chocolate, pull up a chair and enjoy." RT Book Reviews, rated 4 stars
Mi segunda novelita Deseo. Esta no me gustó, no me interesó la historia de los personajes ni el conflicto entre ellos. El desenlace fue muy apresurado y fácil. La idea de estos libros es entretener, este no lo hizo.
Jules brings us a wonderfully written feel good romance. She introduces us to Raine Monroe and Max Ford who actually live the first love/true love situation. Raine and Max meet at the community theater during their teen years. Their friendship deepens into something more than either expected. As all young people in love do, they begin to plot their forever after. Max has aspirations of going to LA and becoming a well known actor. The plan was for Max to go first, get a place, then for Raine to join him, but plans don't always work out. Raine is a beautiful, young woman who has been heartbroken in more ways than one, but is still hanging on. She is finally about to get the one this her heart wants most, a child. The adoption has been filled and processed, so she is only waiting for the judge to sign off on it. Her finances her stretched, but that's nothing unusual. When her car hits black ice and lands in a ditch it's the last thing she needs. When another driver stops to assist her, she soon realizes that things can go from bad to worse in the blink of an eye. Her heart almost stops when Max steps out of his vehicle, suddenly those feelings she had buried years ago bubbled to the surface. This is not what she needs happening right now. Max, one of the hottest, successful bachelors in LA, was the one she never forgot, not the love or the hurt. He was suppose to send for her when he got settled, but she hadn't heard from him since he left over 10 years ago. Deciding she wouldn't discuss the past was how she would handle dealing with Max, but he had other plans. When he showed up at her farmhouse under the pretense of making sure she was alright and not in need of anything. The last thing either expected was with all the snow coming down and the roads being shut down that he would get snowbound at her house. Raine tried to keep her emotions from showing. Max suddenly see the beautiful woman he fell in love with years ago, but also the wonderful woman and mother she has become. Suddenly the years melted away and it was like they had never been apart. Raine still refuses to discuss the past, because she knows some secrets can never be revealed. The problem with secrets is if others know then they have a way of coming to the surface. Is this another storm to weather together or will Raine find herself alone yet again?
Well. That's what I get for reading a book called Snowbound with a Billionaire. Part of the Billionaires and Babies series. Sigh.
This was sweet. That's about it. The plot is somewhat extraneous to this story, the "villain" of the tale is two-dimensional, the heroine is kind of an idiot, and the hero is a drop-dead gorgeous hollywood hunk. And I hate hate hate stories with the It makes what would have simply been a heart-breaking scene, you know, with actual feelings, into something clichéd. I get that it's a traumatic event, but still....
And that about sums up why I never read these kinds of Harlequin's. If you're looking for heart-wrenching stories, with fantastic characters, with actual character development within the Harlequin brand, then I would read Sarah Mayberry. If you're looking for slightly more fun and steam within Harlequin then I would read Elle Kennedy.
Frankly, I was not impressed with this one, and yes, I do realize that this particular Harlequin brand is neither one of the longer-story ones, nor one of the steamier ones. But does that mean we need to sacrifice character development and throw babies everywhere?
My Review 4.5 Star Review – Snowbound with a Billionaire
I recommend this book.
I enjoyed this book by Jules. This book includes passion, laughs, heartache, pain, and betrayal.
Max is back in town to help take care of his mother but who does he come across first thing but his first love Raine.
Raine is working hard trying to keep afloat with bills and her baby after her parents more or less cut her off. She does not need Max to start stirring up old feelings. After he left her behind what does he really want with her?
Max is wondering why Raine cut him out of her life. He wants answers to be able to close that chapter of his life.
Will they each find out the answers to what happened years ago? Will they even be happy with the answers that if they do find out? Will they be able to move forward with a relationship or are they just fooling each other? Is it time to let go and finally move on to something new?
Jules Bennett delivers another great book, one that will not disappoint you! This a re-union story between Max a hot Hollywood actor and Raine, who through no fault of their own have been estranged for ten years due to misunderstandings and interference from outside forces. Max comes back into town to help take care of his mother who had a cancer scare. Max goes over to Raine's home and gets stranded during a bizzard. Have I peaked your curiosity to what happens during this blizzard between Max and Raine. Well you really need to read this book to see what happens next. Snowbound with the Billionaire has romance, misunderstandings, betrayal(by Raine's parents), heartwarming love for a baby and a wonderful ending. Jules Bennett is one talented author and has not disappointed me with any of her books. Check her out!! I received an ARC for an honest review.
I'm a HUGE fan of Jules Bennett and haven't found one I haven't loved...this one was no exception. The storyline of big time actor returning to his hometown and coming face to face with the love he thought forgot all about him...when that said "love" thought the same. Well, let's just say it left me thumping my forehead in frustration at times. As always, the visuals the author creates in your mind with her writing is awesome...from the characters to the setting. And who doesn't like the thought of being stranded with a hunky guy? And then throw a baby in the mix and watch the hunky guy's sensitive side. *SIGH* I have to admit, towards the end I was running out of pages and worrying about my happy ending, but Jules delivered that too! Highly recommend!
Wow, this book is great, amazing, brilliant & heartwarming all in one!! I have enjoyed the entire book getting to know Raine & Max. I felt & loved their triumphed & let downs. They belong together but will it ever work out for them. You will have to read the book to find out & trust me you want to read this book. I actually cried & laughed right along with them. I don't mean I shed a few tears either. So, if u like characters you can really feel for then read this book. Jules Bennett, thanks so much for writing a fantastic book!!
Es una historia muy bonita, me hizo llorar en varios momentos, es mucho mas emotiva que sexual, lo cual viene bien. La relación de los protagonistas se me hizo muy real, aunque a veces me molestaba un poco que querían ahogarse en un vaso de agua, el mismo problema de siempre de los personajes Harlequin no quieren hablar de que paso y se guardan los sentimientos hasta el final. Aun así, me gusto que la autora usara un tópico recurrente en los Harlequin y le diera una vuelta.
Me divertí mucho leyéndolo y no quería parar hasta terminarlo, es un libro que volvería a leer.
In Snowbound With A Billionaire by Jules Bennett, Max Ford has returned to his hometown to care for his mother after her surgery for breast cancer. He knows that he will run into Raine, his ex-girlfriend, sooner or later. What Max didn’t expect was to run into her on the first day, during a snowstorm. But now that he has, he wants asnwers about what happened years ago.
Raine Monroe has made a good life for herself after Max left. She doesn’t know why he never kept his promise to send for her, but she moved on and cannot risk getting involved with him now. When she is about to adopt her cousin’s baby girl and finally become a mother.
But fate has other plans and snows them in together. Now they will have to find a way to get along and maybe be able to put the past to rights and move on to a better and happier future together. Only finding the truth about what kept them apart will be hard, but in the end all things go the way they are meant to be, and those who plotted against them will have a little payback coming.
If you like second chance romance, with a wonderful and emotional reunion, don’t miss Snowbound With A Billionaire by Jules Bennett.
I liked Raine. She stayed true to herself. She knew who she was and what she wanted. Her parents were always trying to make her into something she wasn't. Max was the adopted son. He loved his Mom but could never seem to get along with his dad. When Raine & Max met, they knew it was something special. They talked about everything. Yet their parents knew better. Now they have a second chance. Max's parents have come around but not Raine's. Will she have the courage to fight for her second chance? I enjoyed the book
I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this story. The hero and heroine were high school sweethearts until he headed out to Hollywood and she didn't follow. The old "parents who lied to keep them apart" plot. He became an instant success and she took over her grandmother's farm to grow organic vegetables and make lotions and soaps. He comes home to see his mom and help out after she has surgery and meets up with the heroine again and after angsting around on both their parts, all secrets are revealed and the happy ending is attained. I liked it a lot.
It was alright. I thought the characters were a bit whiny, always going on about their original separation, but the that was a major point of the story.
I enjoyed reading Snowbound With A billionaire. It shows teenage love and feelings can survive, even when people are trying to keep them apart. Where two people wanting different things in live can get married and make it work. Was a very good read.
I know a book is going to be good when I first start reading it and I have this silly grin on my face. It's happened more than once with more than one author. Jules Bennett didn't fail me with this book either. I loved it!
Sencillamente me encanto, me pareció bárbaro. Cada día más romanticona y soñadora, bueno mientras dura el libro y este fue grosso, todo, el amor de él por Abby, Abby fue la protaginista más bella y Raine. De esos libros que te roban pensamientos maravillosos