Bliss with a Billionaire

Hearts and Holdings #8

by Nellie H. Steele

Blurb coming soon!

298 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 4, 2024

About the author

Nellie H. Steele lives in the South Hills of Pittsburgh with her family and her many fur-babies. When she isn't writing, she enjoys teaching Statistics at a local university or watching her dogs and cats play in the yard.

Nellie is the author of the Cate Kensie Mystery Series, a cozy mystery series following the adventures of Dr. Catherine Kensie, a history professor turned Scottish Countess, and her beloved dog, Riley, as they navigate their new lives in their quirky Scottish highlands castle, solving mysteries along the way! She is the creator of the Shadow Slayers series, a suspenseful series with a supernatural twist! Follow the Shadow Slayers through time as they fight to banish darkness from the world. Nellie also writes an adventure series, Maggie Edwards Adventures. Follow Maggie Edwards as she travels the world solving mysteries and finding unique treasures!

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Reviews

[Julie Carithers Overstreet · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the last book in the "Hearts and Holdings Series". It did not disappoint!! What an interesting turn of events! Loved it!!!

[Rebel · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Bliss with a Billionaire" by Nellie Steele is a thrilling conclusion to the Hearts and Holdings series, where the drama at Harrington House reaches its peak.

As a devoted reader of Steele's gripping billionaire romance series, diving into the final installment was a rollercoaster of emotions. Grant Harrington, the formidable CEO of Harrington Global, faces more than just corporate battles this time. With his family's safety and legacy at stake, Grant navigates treacherous waters as past and present collide in unexpected ways.

Steele's narrative prowess shines as she skillfully unravels layers of intrigue and suspense, keeping me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The tension between Grant and his first wife, Lydia, reaches a fever pitch, leading to a hostile takeover that threatens everything Grant has worked for. Meanwhile, Julia, the steadfast fifth Mrs. Harrington, proves she's more than just a charming companion—she's a force to be reckoned with in the cutthroat world of business and family politics.

The dynamics among the characters are electrifying, especially as alliances shift and secrets unravel. Julia's evolution from a perceived ingénue to a fierce defender of her new family's honor is particularly gratifying to witness. The stakes are higher than ever as Harrington House faces betrayal, murder, and a web of deceit spun by a vindictive adversary.

"Bliss with a Billionaire" is a testament to Steele's ability to blend romance, suspense, and family drama into a captivating narrative. Her characters leap off the page with authenticity and depth, making me root for their triumphs and lament their setbacks.

For fans of intense romance and high-stakes drama, this book is a must-read. Steele delivers a satisfying conclusion that ties up loose ends while leaving just enough room for speculation and hope. I thoroughly enjoyed every twist and turn in this gripping saga and eagerly anticipate what Nellie Steele has in store for readers next.

If you're looking for a page-turner that combines passion, intrigue, and the resilience of the human spirit, "Bliss with a Billionaire" delivers in spades. Brace yourself for a thrilling ride through the tumultuous world of Hearts and Holdings—you won't want to miss a single moment of this captivating series finale.

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[Gail Cook · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a copy of this book from the author.

This whole series is worth far more than the five stars allowed.

It is described as a gentle romance and yes it is but it is also full of mystery, intrigue suspense and drama that keep you reading on until the end.

The characters in this series are so well written that they feel real, both friendly ones and not so friendly ones.

This is one of those series that you are desperate to read to the end to find out what happens but when you get there you are bereft and feel like you have lost a friend.

I strongly recommend this series and am at a loss as to what to read next that will even come close to the enjoyment of this one.

[Roger Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

📚 Book Review 📚
Bliss with a Billionaire
By
Nellie Steele
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐


This is Book Eight in the Hearts and Holdings, Clean Billionaire Romance Series, and brings a conclusion (?) to Julia and Grant Harrington’s segment of the Billionaire Series. The story continues with all the drama and suspense I have enjoyed from the previous books. Grant is fighting to control his global company and defeat a hostile takeover initiated by his ex-wife Lydia, and DG Industries. Julia, after rescuing the kidnapped Kyle and saving him from certain death, is occupied strategizing with Grant on how to save the company, thwart Lydia, and ensure she goes to prison for her attempt to kill Julia. The Harrington household is also in turmoil when Lydia reveals some unexpected news concerning Sierra that could blow the family apart and Alicia and Ethan reunite to decide their future. An unexpected, eerie delivery of a strange key and note to Julia thrust her and the Harrington family on a dangerous mission to end the threatened destruction of the Harrington family and Harrington Global forever.
This book is action-packed from start to finish. The plot was well-developed with plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader turning pages without concern of the time. The characters are magnificently portrayed and sometimes leave the reader either scratching their heads in wonderment and/or cheering them on. The suspense and tension were well infused in the story and kept me on my toes throughout the story. I also found the romance and affection between Grant and Julia escalating into a true, satisfying love affair. This was an exceptional, fast-paced, action-packed page-turner that had all the elements of an extraordinary romance/mystery story and would delight its readers. Nellie Steele did a wonderful job of tying up plot loose ends and leaving the reader wanting more. I enthusiastically recommend this book as a fantastic romance/mystery story. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Readers Copy

[Richard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nellie Steele has penned a great show stopper, the last book in the Hearts % Holdings Billionaire Romance series.

Nellie never let go of an exciting, puzzling and somewhat vaudeville storyline throughout the series. There was a great core story throughout the series, and it did not slow down in book 8.

But in this final book there were twists aplenty and cliffhangers all through.

We have the ex-wife who would not die.
Then we have the who-done-it
A trip to the stock market and a white-knuckle ride with DG and Grants baby - his company.
Then we have more men that Lydia side lined and lied too, but big pockets and rose-tinted glasses.
We have the ever-fiery relationship with Grant and The Police, Grant and Lydia, Grant and Alicia, Misunderstandings between Grant and Julia
and so on and so on.

Eventually we had - It’s Good To Talk moments and I am sure we all want to steel the butler for ourselves.

The plot has been laid for more books to come featuring Alicia or a book or two featuring Alicia.

It is a wonderful ending to the book, and to the series, but not closure I think

We will all meet again in other series, and that is for sure.

This is a great read, and I for one can't wait for my next Nellie read.

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[Gwen Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have totally loved each and every one of these 8 books in the Hearts and Holdings Billionaire Romance Series. And I am sorry to see the series come to an end. It is like saying goodbye to friends that you have been around for a while and now they are leaving. So, goodbye to my friends Julia, Grant, Kyle, Sierra and Worthington the butler and James the chauffer and all of the characters who came in to visit us. And if I get really lucky and Nellie will listen to me, I see one last book here--a sequel to really let us know how Julia and Grant are a year or so down the road just to see how life is going without Lydia around to mess things up.

Loved this book. I am so glad that Julia and Grant have finally admitted they love each other, and they are staying together. Now if we can get the evil Lydia to quit trying to kill Julia and Kyle and her to stay away from Harrington Global, we can be happy. Now that Julia and Grant have learned to face their problems together.

In this last book we find an unexpected murder that will either bring everyone together or bring them all down. This was a great ending to a great book so goodbye my friends, I will miss you.

I am proud to say I am part of Nellie Steele's ARC team and will happily leave my review.

[Lily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m both excited and a little sad to reach the end of this amazing series. When we first met Julia, all those books ago, I wouldn’t have believed all the surprises she’s had up her sleeve. She’s been through so much, but her strength and resilience through it all continues to shine through, and she hasn’t let it change the kindness that rests at the core of her heart. Seeing her and Grant get closer has been absolutely heartwarming, and I’ve loved watching him finally start to open up, and see her thaw his icy exterior a bit. While I can’t say I’m sad to see Lydia finally gone, Steele manages to keep the tension up, and Lydia continuing to wreak havoc from beyond the grave. I loved watching as the character arcs came to a peak, the shifting dynamics coming to a final, epic clash, and all the loose ends that have threaded together through the series get wrapped up in this final installment. If you haven’t started reading this series yet, I highly recommend grabbing it if you enjoy romantic billionaire suspense stories with strong but sweet FMCs, aloof MMCs with secret hearts of gold, and complicated family dynamics.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bliss with a Billionaire wraps up Nellie Steele’s Hearts and Holding Series with more twists and turns for our beleaguered couple. Lydia, the former Mrs. Harrington, is not done with her reign of terror against the family. After nearly killing Julia, again, and Kyle, she turned to buying up stock to force a hostile takeover. Fed up with the attacks, the Harrington clan each goes to confront Lydia. When she is found dead from a fall from her penthouse, suspicion falls on all of them. Can they figure out who did the deed before Lydia destroys the family from beyond the grave?

Ms. Steele does not disappoint as she concludes this series. Continuing the delicate balance between pathos and humor shown in the previous books, the reader is in for a whirlwind of a story. The character growth across the series makes this a believable family, as Julia’s presence brings out the best in everyone. She is truly the “Sunshine” that Alex calls her. With crisis behind them, I believe Grant and Julia have their happily ever after. Hopefully, we’ll see more of the Harringtons in stories about side characters, Alex & Ava and Allie & Ethan.

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[Delphia Von Heeder · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bliss with a Billionaire is book 8 in the Hearts and Holding Series by Nellie H Steele. I think that it is so hard to conclude a wonderful series. I have read 8 excellent books and wasn't sure how the author was going to put all of the pieces back together while writing an interesting book. Since Nellie H Steele is one of my favorite authors, I knew book 8 would be fabulous and it is! Grant and Julia are still together and facing their business problems together. But, an unexpected murder puts everyone on edge. I found this conclusion to be perfect... even though I will miss these characters.
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[Coastie Mom · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally coming to an end! Lydia has been nothing but a witch to the Harrington family – why do you ask? Because Grant didn’t appreciate her and wasn’t around enough for her liking. So, she sets out to destroy him and his new family. I think Lydia finally met her match when the Harrington family gets closer after the ordeal with Kyle. Buckle up, there is a surprise that I didn’t see coming, a few twists, a few revelations and a family that sticks together for better or worse.

Great ending to this series and I am anxious to see what happens with Alex and his wife Ava in the next series. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Erika Komáromi · Rating 5 out of 5]

All that!!! This trip with Grant and Julia was such a fantastic experience! All the fun, excitement, unexpected situations, evil relatives, what else do you need for such a fantastic series. Just when you think that there is finally a solution here, a twist comes and that's it for my ideas!!! The writer kept the tension all the way through! Thank you, it was a fantastic series. WOWWW. My nails are gone, I chewed them off with excitement!!!.

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[Tahnia Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grant has his son Kyle back, but Kyle still has a lot of healing to do. Sierra is happy to keep Kyle occupied while he is recovering, although Kyle isn't a fan of the movies she picks. Meanwhile, Lydia, Grant's first ex-wife and Sierra's mother, continues to cause problems. As a result, all four members of the Harrington family must come together to stay safe. This story has plenty of action and romance, ending in a HEA. Very highly recommended.

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[Debbie Ballard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved reading the fabulous and awesome last one in the amazing series Hearts and Holdings. When Julia almost dies in a fire, Lydia tells her some distressing news. After something happens to Lydia, Grant is arrested, and Julia admits to being the last one to see Lydia, but Julia is protecting someone. Read the highly recommended, wonderfully written full of suspense and mystery, and a must read riveting story by the fantastic author, Nellie H. Steele.

[Sandy T · Rating 5 out of 5]

An exciting suspenseful book to wrap up this saga staring Julia, Grant, and their family. I throughly enjoyed the book although I was frustrated frequently due to several of the characters' decisions. Lots of twists, frightening adventures and emotional turmoil make for a very entertaining page turner book.

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[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is me crying because this is the very last book in this series and man oh man what a series of reads it was. This has a really wonderful HEA ending with Grant and Julia. I loved how it ended saying they move forward together. That made me smile. I like to think that this ENTIRE book as well as series was ROMANTIC, and THRILLING. So, start your binge reading with these books and watch how each book comes together like a perfectly put together puzzle.

[Lisa Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received as an ARC, I am leaving my honest review. The conclusion of this series is truly magnificent. Lydia ramps up her destruction mode, but Julia takes a stand. Can the life threatening events break the newly married couple, or will their resolve bond them more. Gripping, action packed, suspenseful and emotionally, this final addition to a beautiful story will keep you glued to the pages.

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[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eighth and final book in the Billionaire series. Faced with the usual obstacles, Julia and Grant promise no more secrets. Lydia does her best to kill them but, they prevail. When Lydia dies, they are all considered suspects. Including Worthington!
All very far fetched but, certainly kept my interest. What is Lydia's last ploy????

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a suspenseful romance novel that packs a lot of content and intrigue into the plot. Your attention is held captive from the beginning. The characters are well written with depth to their personalities. The storyline is interesting and intriguing as it unfolds. I highly recommend this book.

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[Peggy Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 8 and the last in the series I hate to see it end.
After Lydia Grant's wife is murdered she still causes Havac beyond the grave.
Will Grant and Julia and their family ever have peace?
I highly doubt this series.

[brenda hurley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book but was sad to see this series come to an end. The twists and turns in this book that kept me turning the pages. I highly recommend this book.

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[BrendaC · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very disappointing conclusion to this series. Too many far-fetched antics and hospital visits.The saving grace about this book was that the characters that I've come to enjoy found a favorable resolution.