What Happens in Vegas

by CrunchyQ

I was a virgin until the crazy time in Las Vegas when I not only slept with my boss, but also got married to him as well. After realizing what we did, he throws me a marriage contract for renewal every year, has me move into his house, and even manage his bank accounts. But it also turns out he has a fiancé. So, dows 'what happens in Vegas' still apply?

Julia Lewis is an intern about to graduate. The only position available is that of personal assistant to businessman Fredrick Draven. He's shrewd and engaged to his co-owner's daughter. When Julia wakes up in her boss's bed while in Vegas, she has no idea how much her life is about to change.

Genres: Romance, Romantic, Love, Love Story, Contemporary Romance, Fantasy, Mystery

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Reviews

[Kenyetta Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the Julia Lewis Frederick Draven love story. The Amazon link provided here doesn’t link to the actual book. Please update the link. Thank you!

[Nina Pinheiro]

I can't open it to read this

[Tammy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The story had my attention quickly and I enjoyed it until I ran out of free chapters. The price to purchase coins for the chapters is extremely high. I am not paying 30 or $40 to read a book I could buy for less than 10 if it was available that way.

[Lauren Guidotti · Rating 3 out of 5]

I stumbled on this book by accident via a TikTok ad. I had never read from a sight like InkItt before so it was interesting and I’m glad I checked it out! I never read the summary of a book so i went into this one blind (turns out the book being advertised wasn’t actually this one but I trusted the comment section and ended up here 🥴).

I would give this 3.5 - 3.75 knowing this author is still developing their style. In my opinion, the plot drug out a little too long. I think with a really good editor, the writing would flow a little better. It’s a good plot and held my interest but I think there were some writing techniques that would help it read a little smoother and less choppy/cheesy. Certain dialogue needed a little more scene or emotion setting so it didn’t feel as forced or formulaic.

I was surprised by some of the typos but again- I think a good editor could easily clean those up and help take this book to the next level. This was my first time using this app and it definitely gave me an appreciation for what it takes to write a good story. I think this one is well on its way just needs an outside person to comb through and make those minor adjustments!

[Cat Kaman · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you're looking for where to read it here is the link.
https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romanc... (Epilogue)
https://noveljar.com/series/what-happ... (NO epilogue)

It's a short and sweet but a little spicy and I was hooked from the beginning. Lots of twists and turned the end was a whole Mic drop kinda chapters and I was stunned stupid I had to reread it a few times.

[Nikita · Rating 4 out of 5]

The plot itself is a 2-3 ⭐️, but this book is so full of examples from a healthy relationship and accurate and real discussions of women’s reproductive health in a way that’s not found in nearly all the other romance novels that exist that I felt it deserved an extra ⭐️ just for that.

I was pleasantly surprised with this book for so many reasons. It defied so many tropes and formulas of romance novels and romantic suspense.

For one, the point of the relationship that would normally be the “happily ever after” in most romance novels happens just around halfway through the book. Instead of figuring out they’re in love and want to be together forever being the end, they spend a good chunk of the book working through realistic relationship issues like communication, secrets, trust, getting through hard times and tragedy together, emotional support, etc.

Another thing that was great about this one is that it didn’t have any of the toxic and unhealthy elements that are typical of romance novels (jealousy, lack of communication, mistrust, some “misunderstanding” that leads to the protagonists mistreating each other, withdrawal of affection, violating boundaries, etc.) It is full of so many healthier examples that contradict all of those unhealthy elements common to romance novels that it feels almost like a therapist’s kid wrote this book. I recommend this book even if one reads it for no other reason than to get an example that counteracts all the unhealthy examples in other romance novels.

For example, at one point, there’s a misunderstanding that could have easily provided 10 chapters worth of drama and tension and anger and agony for the protagonists. A normal romance novel would have done that. Instead, the guy simply brings up what’s bothering him and gets an answer to his question to clear up the misunderstanding. The woman thanks him for being open and honest and up front about what was bothering him and we move on. It was hands down the healthiest handling of a misunderstanding that I have ever seen in a romance novel.

At another point, one of the protagonists is furious with her husband. She does not do the withdrawal of affection thing that a lot of people do in reality and fiction. Instead, she still holds his hand and maintains connection with him while still making clear he has messed up bad and she’s furious and requiring him to address the issue before she moves on.

This is a spoiler so avoid reading this last part if you haven’t read the book yet:

This book deals so wonderfully with issues surrounding a woman’s reproductive health. It uses realistic and accurate detail about things like pregnancy, miscarriage, and sex after a miscarriage. What’s even better is that the guy has healthy boundaries and respect for her boundaries!

[Sarah · Rating 1 out of 5]

Dnf at 40%. I just hate pregnancy tropes. The events that happen also just happen. There’s no real lead towards an event, it’s just there and then it’s over just as quickly.

[Jennifer Griffiths · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so good!!!

[Karin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful first novel! I’ll definitely be watching for more books from this author.

[Devin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I initially found an excerpt of this as a sponsored post on Instagram but was able to read the rest on Inkitt. This was a pretty enjoyable read. With a twist on marriage of convenience, low-key grumpy vs. sunshine, and light touch her and I’ll kill you vibes. Basically- it had it all! There was action, suspense and more all bundled into an easy to read package. The one downside was on the romance front for me- while it did the job some of the deeper romance they built ended up feeling somewhat repetitive and a bit surface level. That didn’t spot me from reading most of the night though so it obviously didn’t bother me too much. 😅TW: miscarriage.

[Annabel Manzanares · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has been a very pleasant surprise. I thought I was gonna read some force proximity trope mix with the classic “we shouldn’t be feeling this” or miscommunication trope but no, it was all good.

Sometimes you just want to read some story where the couple are actually good people and good for each other. The plot twist was well executed.

And as a final thought, I truly liked that, for once, both MCs where not that experienced towards sex (I don’t quite like when she’s the virgin one and he’s the super experienced guy and they do all within two days, not belivable). Their relationship evolves naturally and I loved it 🖤

[Melissa Burge · Rating 5 out of 5]

This Facebook inspired read caught my attention, and I had to finish it. I'm so glad I discovered inkitt app to finish reading it on. It kept me interested and needed to know what happened. Overall, it was an excellent book that I'm happy I discovered. A little bit of suspense and love mixed into one. Suspense type books are not usually my Forte, but I did enjoy this one.

[Rosadel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read at:
https://www.inkitt.com/stories/romanc...

I really liked it but, no one should ever call someone Ms. Piggy because she likes to eat.
It's not distracting but additional proofreading is needed for a smoother read.

[Laurel Carroll]

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[Nicole Morris · Rating 3 out of 5]

I stumbled across this book on Instagram and didn’t read anything about it prior to reading. It had a great plot and drew me in during the first few chapters. Has that ever happened to you? You find an excerpt of a book online and get hooked on the first few chapters and then frantically try to find the full copy online? This was that book for me 😂

It’s your typical accidentally married my billionaire, CEO boss while we were on a work trip in Vegas, followed by contract marriage and friends to lovers vibes. There’s murder, mystery and investigating that happens as well.

When I got about midway through the book, I found it repetitive and contemplated not finishing the book. The same things kept happening, and there were a few events that took place in the book that I felt was unnecessary and didn’t do anything for the storyline. A lot could be cut out to make it a shorter, more engaging read at that midway point and beyond. I did end up finishing the book but I procrastinated because I didn’t find myself interested anymore. The ending did wrap everything up and there was an epilogue, so I gave an extra star for that.

1 star for creativity. I applaud all authors who have what it takes to write a book.

1 star for the interesting plot.

1 star for the ending being tied up nicely with a bright red bow.

Would I recommend this book? To be honest, no, there are many others I’d recommend before I even think about this one…

I do need to say that if you are interested in this book please check the trigger warnings first. It is available on an app called “Inkitt”, I read the entire book for free.

[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julia wakes up in Vegas to learn she is married to her boss, Frederick. He is engaged to his partner's daughter but is happy to have a reason now to break the engagement. Frederick offers Julia a contract to remain married to him for a year. During that year, they fall in love. They also have to figure out who wants them dead and why. Can they?

I enjoyed this story. I liked Julia and Frederick. He has some messed up friends. I was glad that Frederick could help Julia's father, but he was more to her than a wallet. Julia has his best interests at heart when she agrees to stay married. She is always looking out for him especially when his ex-fiancée comes after him in several way. They are a good couple. I liked most of the other characters but the ex and her crew were hiss-worthy villains.

I will be looking for more from this author.

[Patrice · Rating 4 out of 5]

I originally got hooked by this story from one of those pop-up ads from a JoyLit teaser. Of couse, I then had to download their app to read the rest. When I got tired of having to earn or by coins to open new chapters; I found it on a different app (Inkitt) and was able to finally read it in it's entirety in one sitting (without coins/minutes). This is a beautifully executed story of new/unexpected love from a dirty trick; secrets in the business world; some shady business dealings; murder; duplicity and what some people are capable of for want of retribution. It has a lot going on with alternating points of view and keeps the reader constantly engaged.

There were a few typos throughout the story; but, not enough to detract this reader from the story.

[Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good light reading. Actually, the story ran much quicker than those on book apps I've seen so far, did not drag on.. and on.. and on... for thousands of chapters (so they could milk you for more money to unlock each chapter), also available on "JoyLit" bookapp, but there you have to pay, why don't read here from Goodreads app.... it's Free!
A fun contemporary romance between the big handsome boss (who is engaged to his co-owner daughter) and his young intern office assistant fresh out of college. The story isn't just filled with office romance, but laced with kidnapping, with her funny no-filtered BFF on the side.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Found this book from an ad on FB for a company that makes you pay by chapter. Looked around online and someone had posted the book on Reddit. It was a cute story and I wanted to see what happened. There were lots of typos and some parts of the book didn’t make a lot of sense (like her aversion to coffee yet she loved tiramisu). It’s was about Julia, a college student who lands a job as an assistant to Mr. Draven, a billionaire. Without giving away spoilers, they have to decide how to handle what happened while they were in Las Vegas. The book goes from Julia’s POV to Fredrick Draven’s POV. It was a fun read that just needs some polishing. Glad I didn’t have to pay to read this one.

[Michelle Barth · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn't the biggest fan of the beginning of the book. It is never ok in any circumstance to use drugs on anyone. I did like their love story that grew as the book progressed. I enjoyed the person Jules brought out of Fredrick. I'm guessing if raised in a different environments his feeling and relationships would of been totally different. I loved that he was patient with her. It was a good read in my eyes. I'd like more. What happened to the ex fiance & the baby. What about her bestie and her honey
Right now I'm at 36 and it still shows as an ongoing story.

[Teresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was very glad to read this book. Despite typos, it was very entertaining. I knew how the story would end, no doubt but the characters made it worth the ride. This was more of a fantasy read than anything else because a college virgin and a CEO who hasn’t had three women in his whole life is very hard to swallow, but the characters were so sweet and vulnerable, it became pure magic. I would highly recommend this book because of the rarity of the characters and the escapism the book provides from the wretched world.

[Deena Deranleau · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindle Edition
4 stars

Julia, an intern, has secret crush on her boss, Frederick Draven. On a work trip to Las Vegas, they’re drugged & can’t remember anything from night before. It ends up they got married that night. They agree to stay married for a year. Will they last that long? With one of them drugged another time, attempts on their life, kidnapping & more. It was certainly a crazy ride!
My favorite line Frederick said repeatedly “I don’t eat sweets” yet every time Julia had dessert he’d steal bites from her. I just found it funny he kept saying it.

[Marybelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this story. However I don’t like the confusion as to the author’s name. Here it lusts the name as CrunchyQ. In the version I read it lists the author as C Qualls. What’s up with this? Because of this it’s difficult to find a copy of the book. It’s not available in book stores, or Amazon, or any other venue. I finally found it under Inkitt.com.

That just goes to show that the book is worth finding and reading. I love the characters and how real they seem.

[ScoobyReads · Rating 3 out of 5]

—-
when she has to share a bed with her fake husband for the first time, so she nervously asks
"Umm, what side of the bed do you sleep on?" and he tells her
"I like to sleep closest to the door."
so she jokingly says
"You got it. You can be my body shield if someone breaks in."
then suddenly she hears him whisper
"That's the idea."
—-

Hahahhaa the short clip that got me interested in wasn’t even in the book.

Crazy twists, not happy with the rushed end but I was hooked to the story.

[Dominika · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story line is interesting, enough twists and suspense to keep the reader engaged. The author tried to give certain characters quirks which were constant throughout and made them more real. Only a few grammar mistakes throughout but I personally prefer third person than 1st person writing as it makes it more interesting and less repetive in the wording used. Also the writting has a little bit too much of tell rather than show.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really liked the book. I appreciate that the couple was happily married the whole time. Like there are ups and downs, but they didn’t have to split up and find their way back to each other. Don’t get me wrong, there is plenty going on to keep you totally enthralled! My only critique would be that the writing is often simplistic and reminded me of someone writing in their journal or logging their daily experiences. Bottom line though, it was a thoroughly enjoyable book!

[Katie Scales · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked this book, it was an easy read. I liked the characters and the relationships.
I didn’t like that Fredrick being “drugged and taken advantage of” was referred to as that. It was rape.
I also didn’t like the language used during some sex scenes ‘juices’ ‘sensitive parts’, felt quite childish.
There are a few typos, spelling mistakes- nothing a good editor couldn’t sort out.
Overall a good read.

[Tammy ~Witching Hour Reads~ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, I would love to give it 4 stars but, the prof reading & editing was sadly lacking. Not only that the ending the last 3-6 chapters seemed very rushed and kinda leaves you in a bit of a cliff hanger leaving me to wonder if the last paragraph should not have been a paragraph but a final chapter which could have cleared up a few lose ends. All in all it was a quick & decent read.

[Christina Wolf · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that Julia and Fredrick immediately loved one another and that they got their happy ever after. I knew that it was too good to be true in the beginning, however, I knew it would be a dark family secret and that there was going to be a lot of drama and violence. It definitely kept you on your toes, but it is truly a love cliche story.

[Lyn Barton · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. The plot was great and the characters diverse, interesting and mostly ;) loveable. The drama, suspense and various relationships between characters made it really enjoyable, and the epilogue was one of the best I’ve read in a while. I look forward to reading more from this author soon.