Curvy Girl for the Billionaire

Curvy Girl Romance Shorts #2

by Emma Bray

When a fake relationship between a billionaire and a curvy girl becomes all too real…

Charlotte "Charlie" Greene is an ambitious event planner struggling to keep her business afloat. When she's hired to organize a lavish gala for billionaire CEO Alexander "Alex" Bennett, it feels like her big break. But things take an unexpected turn when Alex offers her a proposal she never saw coming.

One look at curvy Charlie, and Alex knows she’s the one. But Charlie is all business when he tries to flirt with her. He knows he can’t let the curvy beauty get away, so he blurts out a desperate proposal to make sure she can’t go anywhere.

He asks her to be his fake girlfriend.

But the thing is, the arrangement might be strictly business to Charlie, but it’s anything but to Alex.

Alex knows that Charlie is meant to be his wife, and he won’t stop until he makes her his.

This billionaire wants his curvy girl, and he’ll stop at nothing to get her, even if he has to resort to fake dating!

If you love stories about possessive alpha males who will stop at nothing to get the curvy girls of their dreams, then you’re going to love Curvy Girl Romance Shorts! All the books in Curvy Girl Romance Shorts have deliciously jealous, over-the-top, swoonworthy heroes and sassy, inexperienced curvy heroines. Short and spicy with smutty happily ever afters, this series will keep you wanting more!

Each book in the Curvy Girl Romance Shorts series is a standalone, so enjoy them in any order.

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Novella, Romance, Fake Dating, Contemporary

57 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 17, 2024

About the author

USA Today bestselling author Emma Bray writes intense, steamy romances with possessive alpha males who’ll stop at nothing to claim the women they want. Emma’s instalove stories are filled with heat, passion and happily ever afters.

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Reviews

[Jen ♥]

It was okay, didn't like the v-card thing though. 🤷‍♀️

[Curvy Girl Book Nerd (Jen S) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Curvy Girl for the Billionaire is a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, he falls first, opposites-attract, fake dating, curvy girl gets her billionaire romance. Charlotte "Charlie" is a 21 year old smart, determined, and curvy owner of an event planning business. Alex is a hunky, driven, billionaire CEO. He is tired of his family giving him grief for not having a girlfriend. When Alex's secretary books Charlie to plan one of their big events, she is excited and hoping this event will get her into the black and expose her to more wealthy clients. Alex sees her at the event, and it's love at first sight for him. He asks her out, but she declines not wanting to mix business with pleasure. Out of desperation to spend time with her, he asks her to be his fake girlfriend and he will pay her. She reluctantly agrees as she needs the money for the business. What happens when real feelings become involved? This couple had hot chemistry, and we got a great HEA. My only small complaint is that most of the story was built up with no true romance until the end. I would have liked a little bit more. It was still a fun, short, and spicy read from Emma.

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[Donise · Rating 5 out of 5]

She's watching every penny and looking for the one event that will make her business. He's made tons of money but lacks a soulmate. All bets are off when he sees her at the event he hired her to design for him only his mouth overloads his brain. Will he ever be able to make things right?

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[Dee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Part of the Curvy Girl Romance Shorts series each can be read as a standalone in under an hour or so with a billionaire and a curvy girl who captures his undivided attention without trying. Charlie is sweet with a touch of spice event planner trying to get her event planning business to be mainstream and when she gets a job from one of the top billionaire, she plans to work the event ensuring she is on the map. Alex sexy as all get out billionaire who is hires an event planner to form his next event while at the event is tired of his sibling on his case about settling down but he knows he hasn’t found the one util he looks up and his eyes land on the most beautiful curvy women unbeknownst to him she is the event planner so he blurts the first thing out his mouth fake date him for any amount of money …yeah he kind of said that 😊. The adventures starts because the magnetic pull can’t be ignore they both try their both to remain professional as in professional pretend and they more professional the stronger the pull between them grows until it runs over and he kisses her at a public event but when she runs will he go after her, will they stay together, will they be honest with one another about their feeling because they aren’t fake by no means so what do you do when emotions come into to play when and happiness rears her pretty little head?

[lf · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun read but not quite hitting the nail on the head fully

Curvy Girl for the Billionaire is the second book in the Curvy Girl Romance Shorts series. This is a quick read with an insta-lust/love story between Charlotte "Charlie" Greene and Alexander "Alex" Bennett. Charlie is an event planner who started her own business with an inheritance and business loan. When she gets the call from Alex's assistant that they want to hire her to plan a big gala she is ecstatic, as it will mean bigger exposure, getting more clients and also more money to pay off the loan she is close to ending. At the event Alex spots Charlie from across the room and he is off in one shot, pursuing what he wants....her. But Charlie is not into it, as she never mixes business and pleasure because it is unprofessional. So Alex blurts out a proposal for her to become his fake girlfriend and he will pay her what ever she wants. All Alex knows is that he needs to spend time with the curvy beauty to turns his head and makes his heart and other parts run wild. Will he be able to convince her that this is all real though before their arrangement ends?
This is an "energetic" story that is not really OTT, but builds to it. I would have liked a bit more background on Alex, but in the end it does not really matter in this short romance. A fun read.

[Ms. Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlotte “Charlie” Greene started her own event planning business when she turned 18 years old. Three years ago, a generous relative left her a sizable sum of cash so she decided to start her own business. Her business is growing but so are the bills. She needs a few more really good gigs and then she will be out of debt.

Alexander Bennett is a billionaire CEO. His assistant calls Charlie because Alex wants her to run a gala for him. At the gala, Alex’s brother and sister keep needling him about still being single. He likes women, he’s just waiting for the right one. He catches a glimpse of Charlie across the room and is immediately turned on. He approaches her and asks her out. She says no because she doesn’t mix business with pleasure. Alex changes tactics and asks Charlie to be his fake girlfriend to keep his family off of his back. In return, he will pay her enough to not worry about the business as much. She agrees but likes him and is afraid to fall for him.

These two tried to keep their feelings out of the mix but failed.

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[kymagirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Event planner Charlie (h) works hard to establish her event planning business in the city when she gets the chance to plan an exclusive gala for billionaire CEO Alex (H). But Alex takes one look at Charlie and needs more than just her professional skills, he needs her. He's been feeling pressure from his family about his relationship status, and he decides the quickest way to appease his family and to keep Charlie in his life is to pay her to be his fake girlfriend. Desperate to keep her business afloat, Charlie agrees to the charade, and even though she's drawn to Alex, she doesn’t think he would actually be interested in anything real with her. As they get to know one another, the boundaries of their arrangement blur and Alex will have to convince Charlie that she's the one for him. Sweet curvy girl, billionaire romance with a little spice, exploring unexpected love, taking chances, and finding forever.

[Ellie (On a break, mostly rereading) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Curvy Girl for the Billionaire is a standalone novella by Emma Bray, part of the Curvy Girl Romance Shorts series.

This is a fun and steamy steamy romance that involves a gruff billionaire and vivacious event planner and the proposal of a fake relationship. If these types of novellas are your guilty pleasure, this is a good read. Both main characters are likeable and their chemistry (and emotions) together are sparking from the start. It was not hard to want them to find their happily ever after together.

Charlotte, Charlie to her friends, is the sweet event planner. Her business is struggling but she's upbeat about her business for the most part. She knows of billionaire Alex - because who doesn't know about Alex - and their paths have crossed previously. Alex wants Charlie to plan a great gala... and that also leads to Alex asking Charlie to be his fake girlfriend. Alex has been attracted to Charlie for a long while and he has been trying to figure out the best way to get her close and show her that they are meant to be together.

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[De Anna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Too Real to be Fake.
Awesome. Charlotte has her own event planning business. She receives a call to plan a gala for Alexander Bennett. If she can pull it off it will open more opportunities for her. At the gala Alex sees her from across the room and knows instantly that she’s his. Forever. When he approaches Charlie she’s all business and turns down his dinner invitation. In a panic of her walking away Alex blurts out that he needs a fake girlfriend. Charlie agrees only because of the money he’s offering will pay off her startup business loans. She’s determined to keep it professional much to Alex’s dismay. While attending an event together Alex gets jealous and possessive then kisses her in front of everyone. Charlie gets angry and yells at him then walks off ignoring him calling for her. Alex has to fix this, he can’t lose her. Does Charlie not have feelings for Alex?.

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[Linda Whitacre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Guy goes after his curvy girl
A regular girl with curves for miles, Charlotte “Charlie” Greene, is a struggling event planner but she has what it takes to succeed. While catering an event for billionaire Alex Bennet she is noticed for more than her design, food, and management skills. Alex has been in a slump; he just hasn’t found anyone to garner his interest until he sees Charlie. Everything about her turns him on. Alex believes she is the real deal and will soon be his. There's a little miscommunication but Alex clears that up fast and shows he knows his way around curvy Charlie. This story is short and sweet, it’s romantic and has a happy ending. I received an ARC copy from Booksprout and this is my opinion. Linda

[J.p · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charlie is a strong, independent event planner, she’s hired by the billionaire Alex Bennett for an upcoming event but as soon as Alex sees her he’s in love. Feeling the pressure from his family to settle down he convinces Charlie to fake dating, she agrees but are either of them faking? Will they admit to each other their attraction is strong?. Steaminess is hinted but nothing comes to fruition till much later. I would have liked to have read more about them getting together after the last chapter, felt like I missed something as the epilogue was a huge jump time wise. Liked the story and the characters nonetheless. A short, insta love story.

[Day · Rating 3 out of 5]

Alex and Charlie have a whirlwind romance in their own way. The story is fast paced and entertaining. You get to meet them and see how they feel throughout the whole “fake dating” thing. Alex was completely on board to have a relationship with Charlie. However, he was the first one to suggest the whole “fake dating” thing. The story was good but the ending was to abrupt. I remember being in bed and sitting up quickly when I read the ending in the last chapter and the beginning of the epilogue. I felt something was missing. Other than that, it was a good.

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[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie Green for the last three years has been trying to get her event planning business off the ground. She believes she only needs a few good paying clients and she’ll be successful.
Alexander Bennett billionaire CEO is tired of getting hounded by his family on his relationship status. That is until he is at his gala and across the way, he sees a beauty and that must be the event planner. He wants her and will do what ever possible to get her even hire her as his fake girlfriend. Follow this short story as Charlie tries to resist all aspects of Alex. Great spicy little story.

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[Lisa Parker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charlie is an event planner that is struggling to keep her business from going under. When she gets the call planning an event for CEO Alex Bennett, she believes this is the break she is waiting for. The event will have to be perfect.

Alex sees her across the room and knows she is the one he has been waiting for. When he flirts and asks her out, she declines but he cannot let her get away. Thinking quickly, he asks her to be his fake girl friend, offering to pay her. It is not fake for him, he plans to marry her.

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[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie is an event planner and does her job really well. Alex is a billionaire and his secretary hires Charlie for one of his events. When he sees Charlie across the room, he knows he wants her for his own. however, Charlie doesn't date clients, so Alex has to come up with another way to get close to her. Will she take a chance and be with him? Can he show her that he is the one for her?

This is a great story that will hook you in the first chapter. This is a well written and very entertaining story. Its a book that any book lover would enjoy.

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[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Curvy Girl for the Billionaire: A Fake Dating Romance. Alex was tired of everyone telling him he needed a woman. Until he saw Charlie and knew in an instant that she was the one for him. Unfortunately, his mouth spouts out the wrong words and suddenly they are in a fake relationship. He doesn’t want fake and doesn’t know how to tell her. This is a short and sweet story, and I loved the characters. I woukd definitely recommend this book.

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[laura.lovesreading · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlotte "Charlie" Green our heroine is a young event planner struggling to make ends meet. Alex Bennet a billionaire is waiting for Mrs. Right. At as fate will they meet and he know she is it, but Charlie may need a little more convincing. So they struggle through fake dating to get what they want - a happy ever after.
It’s a super sweet, spicy and short story you will not regret to read.
You fall instantly in love with them both and can’t wait to see them reach their happy ending.

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[Michelle Frater · Rating 3 out of 5]

Billionaire Alex and event planner Charlotte (Charlie) meet at a spectacular gala that she has organized for the wealthy CEO. He’s mesmerized the moment he lays eyes on Charlie, but there seems to be a short-circuit in his brain and before you know it, Alex and Charlie are in a fake relationship. I had to laugh how Alex just dug himself deeper and deeper, agreeing to a strictly business deal, though in his heart he knew Charlie was the one. How could Alex convince Charlie he wanted more than pretend?
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[Edit · Rating 2 out of 5]

2 stars

the curse of short stories... there is just no time and/or enough pages/chapters to develop anything around these characters/plot. Very difficult to do it well. It had potential. Wish it was longer.

* Hero(s) - 2/5
* Heroine(s) - 2/5

* Plot/Storyline - 2/5
* Romance/Steam - 2/5
* Drama/Conflict/Angst - 2/5
* Worldbuilding/Atmosphere - 2/5

* Writing Style - 3/5

This review is based on my personal preferences and the rating reflects how much I enjoyed reading this book.

[Lisa Bing · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an entertaining read where billionaire Alex finds himself speechless in front of Charlie and he ends up proposing a fake relationship with her so he has a chance to woo her for real. She's onboard to save her business and he can't get over how strongly she sticks to her role... He definitely has some work ahead to prove he's in it for the long haul but thankfully, they get their HEA :D

[Debdutch · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Curvy Girl for the Billionaire” by Emma Bray
A delightful, short read packed with romance and steamy moments. The story revolves around a gruff billionaire and a lively event planner who enter a fake relationship, only to find real feelings emerging. With its lighthearted tone and satisfying happy ending, this book is perfect for those seeking a quick, feel-good romance.

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[Becky · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a short book you can read in under an hour. Charlie owns an event planning business, but the high costs hurt her ability to keep up with her bills. Alex is blind-sided the first time he meets Charlie. Fortunately for Charlie, Alex needs an event planner. This is where the fun begins. Alex is an OTT alpha male who sees the exact woman he wants for his future, now to convince her!

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[Lucy Chesna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlotte and Alex are bound to be together. Both are likeable and their chemistry sparked from the start. It was not hard to want them to find their happily ever after together. A proposition from Alex becomes more for him and he will do anything to let her know he means business and what is between them is real and not fake!.

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[Carlyn Zanidean · Rating 3 out of 5]

This short story started off great. Alex is a handsome sexy rich man who instantly falls for the one woman he might not be able to have. So he hires her to be his fake girlfriend so he could slowly win her over.
Charlie is a beautiful curvy independent woman who runs her own company, who tries her hardest to deny the feelings she has for Alex.
The story is missing a chunk. I would have loved to read how Alex wins Charlie's love, how he proves to her they are meant to be together.

[Dorrita Winch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlotte "Charlie" Greene is our driven and beautiful MFC.
She runs an event planning business.
Alex Bennet is our billionaire and handsome SEO and our MMC.
He hires her expertise on a gala he’s hosting and falls instantly for his planner. Charlie falls for Alex also, but is under the misconception that’s her being his “girlfriend” is a “job” also.
Read this short, very spicy read to see how Charlie and Alex finds their “one”.

[Esme Greiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Charlotte has been hired to organize a gala for Alex. She needs it to be perfect to keep her business going. Alex gets one look at Charlotte and knows she is the one for him. She won't treat him as anything but business so he has to act quick. He asks her to be his fake girlfriend offering to help her business in return. Charlotte agrees which gives Alex time to get her to see they are truly meant to be together forever.

[Natasha Tucker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie was an event planner, she plans an event for Alex’s company and when he meets her he knows she is his one. He asks her out but she declines not wanting to ruin her professional reputation. Alex is desperate and not giving up! Sweet, steamy story with amazing chemistry, a loving, determined hero and a wonderful HEA.

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[Melissa Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is part of Curvy Girl Romance Shorts series. This is a fast paced instalove short story. Tropes: fake dating, age gap, and instalove. Good short read. If you have a little time to read this story is a good fit.

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[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Charlie is an event planner trying to make it when she meets Alex, a billionaire being tormented by his family to find a significant other. This quick read is a very cute story filled with lots of heat, love the premise of their relationship.

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[CJ · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author has given us a fast-paced story that pulls us into the lives of Charlotte/Charlie and Alex. The story keeps us turning the pages with a fake relationship, connection, unspoken desire and determination.

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