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Seduced by the Billionaire #4
Forever in Love
Catherine Fairchild fakes being perfect by keeping everyone at arm's length. But her billionaire CEO husband's bigamy shatters the illusory life she's built, and vengeful in-laws want to send her to jail for embezzling from the failing family business. Desperate, she accepts an offer from a powerful friend: help him reconcile with his illegitimate son in return for protection. How hard can it be to dazzle a small town guy?
Small town bar owner Blaine Davis has zero interest in claiming his fifty million dollar trust fund or joining the family of a father he barely knows. He can never forgive his womanizing father for seducing his mother or forget the cruelty his father's high-society wife inflicted on them. Catherine comes from the same rich and entitled background, but he starts to fall for her anyway. Can their fragile bond survive when the true reason for her presence in his idyllic little town is revealed and Blaine's old wounds are re-opened?
Small town bar owner Blaine Davis has zero interest in claiming his fifty million dollar trust fund or joining the family of a father he barely knows. He can never forgive his womanizing father for seducing his mother or forget the cruelty his father's high-society wife inflicted on them. Catherine comes from the same rich and entitled background, but he starts to fall for her anyway. Can their fragile bond survive when the true reason for her presence in his idyllic little town is revealed and Blaine's old wounds are re-opened?
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First published May 9, 2014
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Nadia Lee
76 books2,817 followersBilingual former management consultant Nadia Lee has lived in four different countries and enjoyed many adventures and excellent food around the globe. In the last eight years, she has kissed stingrays, got bitten by a shark, and petted tigers.
She shares an apartment overlooking a river and palm trees in Japan with her husband, winter white hamsters and an ever-widening pile of books. When she's not writing, she can be found digging through old Asian historical texts or planning another trip.
Visit Nadia on her website or her blog. You can also say hello on Facebook or Twitter.
She shares an apartment overlooking a river and palm trees in Japan with her husband, winter white hamsters and an ever-widening pile of books. When she's not writing, she can be found digging through old Asian historical texts or planning another trip.
Visit Nadia on her website or her blog. You can also say hello on Facebook or Twitter.
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September 10, 2014
I was wary when starting this one, as the heroine was far from depicted positively in the previous books. A gold-digger only interested in the thickness of her future husband's wallet, shallow, self-centred, not very bright, I really wondered how she could turn into a likeable character.
What I really liked reading this book was that the author did not change her behavior and character from this first, however she started presenting Catherine under different lights, giving her more dimension, more depth and overall uncovering the different traumas she suffered from. It soon got quite obvious that she had no more self-esteem than I had for her, than anyone had for her.
The romance in this book is secondary in comparison with Catherine's journey to get to her own two feet and learn to trust herself. However the hero was rather interesting, almost too perfect in the second part, but that worked as he showed more than enough failings in the first part. Some readers might be disappointed by the lower number of steamy pages, but I thought it worked perfectly and anyway physical attraction was there and never of a problem.
This book was rather more than what I expected starting it and offered interesting perspectives.
What I really liked reading this book was that the author did not change her behavior and character from this first, however she started presenting Catherine under different lights, giving her more dimension, more depth and overall uncovering the different traumas she suffered from. It soon got quite obvious that she had no more self-esteem than I had for her, than anyone had for her.
The romance in this book is secondary in comparison with Catherine's journey to get to her own two feet and learn to trust herself. However the hero was rather interesting, almost too perfect in the second part, but that worked as he showed more than enough failings in the first part. Some readers might be disappointed by the lower number of steamy pages, but I thought it worked perfectly and anyway physical attraction was there and never of a problem.
This book was rather more than what I expected starting it and offered interesting perspectives.
November 23, 2023
I really enjoyed Catherine's story. Honestly speaking, I did not think I would like her - given how she was portrayed in the previous installment. However, boy oh boy, she really had been dealt a bad set of cards; not only was she treated like a 'commodity' by her own mother - having to grow up with no love and constant reminders of never measuring up, but she was jilted by her 'husband' Jacob. She also had other insecurities hindering her from reaching her dreams.
I enjoyed the MCs however, there should have been more grovelings by the Hero, I think. Other than that, this was an enjoyable one.
I enjoyed the MCs however, there should have been more grovelings by the Hero, I think. Other than that, this was an enjoyable one.
July 24, 2023
I WANNA MURDER MIMI ISTG-
May 12, 2014
Favorite Quote:
“She was so flawless in appearance, the symmetry of her features so perfect, that she almost didn’t look real. It was like god had taken the most beautiful woman in the world and then made her a little better.”
My Review:
Nadia Lee’s latest offering is more of the same as her earlier books. All well written, entertaining, and fanciful tales of romance among the wealthy and beautiful. Each story is stand-alone yet is linked and continues on from her previous works. Past characters and story lines are incorporated and interwoven into the latest steamy tale. Pure escapism, and yes, dreamy fantasy, but don’t we all want to be rich and beautiful like the characters in her stories, even if they are misunderstood and start off unhappy? I don’t always like her characters in the beginning, but Ms. Lee continues to find a creative way to make them understandable if not totally lovable. If only she could do the same for some of the real people I know…
“She was so flawless in appearance, the symmetry of her features so perfect, that she almost didn’t look real. It was like god had taken the most beautiful woman in the world and then made her a little better.”
My Review:
Nadia Lee’s latest offering is more of the same as her earlier books. All well written, entertaining, and fanciful tales of romance among the wealthy and beautiful. Each story is stand-alone yet is linked and continues on from her previous works. Past characters and story lines are incorporated and interwoven into the latest steamy tale. Pure escapism, and yes, dreamy fantasy, but don’t we all want to be rich and beautiful like the characters in her stories, even if they are misunderstood and start off unhappy? I don’t always like her characters in the beginning, but Ms. Lee continues to find a creative way to make them understandable if not totally lovable. If only she could do the same for some of the real people I know…
October 2, 2015
The only thing I liked about this story was Catherine. This book's story line was boring. All the characters except Catherine was boring. I wish I would have felt more chemistry between Catherine & Blaine. I love Nadia Lee books, but this one wasn't for me.
February 24, 2019
The Billionaire's Secret is book 4 in the Seduced by the Billionaire series. I wasn't sure how the author was going to redeem and give a HEA to Catherine. Catherine was introduced a few books back, and let's just say she is not a well like character, at least I didn't like her. Granted, she was put in a bad position, but it seemed she had been making bad decisions and enemies her entire life.
Once again, the old adage of don't judge a book by it's cover, is true. We finally learn of Catherine's backstory and why she is the way she is. Her home life was basically a grooming stage for her to snag a rich husband. She was told she had nothing to offer except her looks for so long, by people who were supposed to love and support her, that she believed it. It takes a small town of nosy neighbors, a kleptomaniac, and one hunky bar owner to show her that she can do amazing things on her own and doesn't need a man to take charge of her life.
As much as this was a love story between Catherine and Blaine (the hunky bar owner), for me, this was more of a self discovery of self. A woman finally coming into her own and realizing her worth. There were a few scenes that mad me angry, cry, and applaud. To change my feelings of dislike of a character, to one that I am rooting for, is definitely is due to the writing by the author. My favorite book of the series.
Once again, the old adage of don't judge a book by it's cover, is true. We finally learn of Catherine's backstory and why she is the way she is. Her home life was basically a grooming stage for her to snag a rich husband. She was told she had nothing to offer except her looks for so long, by people who were supposed to love and support her, that she believed it. It takes a small town of nosy neighbors, a kleptomaniac, and one hunky bar owner to show her that she can do amazing things on her own and doesn't need a man to take charge of her life.
As much as this was a love story between Catherine and Blaine (the hunky bar owner), for me, this was more of a self discovery of self. A woman finally coming into her own and realizing her worth. There were a few scenes that mad me angry, cry, and applaud. To change my feelings of dislike of a character, to one that I am rooting for, is definitely is due to the writing by the author. My favorite book of the series.
November 12, 2017
This book was a really good book! At times I laughed so much and then other times I was kinda sad for Catherine.
When Catherine appeared in the previous books, I kinda didn't like her. I guess that's because I really didn't know to much about her and why she did the things she did. As I read this book I really started to like her. Blaine is really good for her. He helps her see there is more to herself than what's she been told her whole life.
When Catherine appeared in the previous books, I kinda didn't like her. I guess that's because I really didn't know to much about her and why she did the things she did. As I read this book I really started to like her. Blaine is really good for her. He helps her see there is more to herself than what's she been told her whole life.
August 16, 2019
The Billionaire's Secret (Book 4 The Billionaire Series)
The love story of Blaire and Catherine. Blaire will not expect the $50,000,000 his father want to give him if he tell the world he is his son. So he send Catherine to find out want he could do to make he expects the money. Can she do it or will she find love for ready? Great story.
The love story of Blaire and Catherine. Blaire will not expect the $50,000,000 his father want to give him if he tell the world he is his son. So he send Catherine to find out want he could do to make he expects the money. Can she do it or will she find love for ready? Great story.
June 4, 2017
I do like a book that can completely change your opinion of a character by the time you reach the end. I wasn't looking forward to this as I didn't like Catherine but I am glad I stuck with it. Very happy with how this book ended.
May 15, 2019
I enjoyed this one. Catherine and Blaine. I love finding redeeming qualities about characters. They’ve both struggled, both had pain. They’re due for a bit of happiness and love. When the truth come out, pain come back again. It’s a fight to put the past behind them and move towards the future.
March 31, 2022
Love Blaine!! Catherine has finally came out of her shell and took control of her life. Amandine and Gavin support her fully along with the other Lloyd family. Love all the characters and how each book entwine with all of them, it’s family
May 6, 2019
Excellent
July 28, 2020
I thought Catherine was the only good part in the entire book.
Blaine was so boring and didn't bring much to the book.
The story was really lame.
Blaine was so boring and didn't bring much to the book.
The story was really lame.
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June 16, 2023This one was cute
The rich famous lady, small town dude
The rich famous lady, small town dude
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September 13, 2025
Love her books and this series.
May 12, 2014
Ever since the first time I’ve read about Catherine I know that there’s more to her than what meets the eyes. And since then I was looking forward to how Nadia Lee will give justice to her character. Now that her story is here, I’d say that the author did a great job in redeeming her character.
I love Catherine’s character. She’s this person that was misinterpreted by almost everyone yet that didn’t threw her off to being strong. I like how she can see the good deep within other people’s being but was oblivious to her own. Going to Cooter’s Bluff brought out the best in her. As annoying as the town people were, it was through that that her true character came out.
On the other hand, I find Blaine a little judgmental. But then he has a past that compensate for having that attitude. In the end, I loved how he worked to help and protect Catherine even if his judgment and his past almost failed him in the end.
The minor characters such as Francois, Rick, Dusty and Irene were also endearing and hilarious at some point of the novel. The only weakness of this book which I have also noticed in the other books was that, the author sometimes tends to be vague in somethings. Such as Blaine’s past it wasn’t really told what happened, there are only snippet of it from what people and his brother talked about and little fragments from his point of view. Also that thing regarding Catherine and Francois, sure it was minor but then the author didn’t really say why Catherine was vital to Francois’ success and how she managed to do it. It was how she landed her job near the end so it would have helped if she had explain the technical aspect of it a little bit.
Otherwise, the plot and the characters was wonderfully written that it engage you in the story and won’t let you stop until you reach the end.
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I love Catherine’s character. She’s this person that was misinterpreted by almost everyone yet that didn’t threw her off to being strong. I like how she can see the good deep within other people’s being but was oblivious to her own. Going to Cooter’s Bluff brought out the best in her. As annoying as the town people were, it was through that that her true character came out.
On the other hand, I find Blaine a little judgmental. But then he has a past that compensate for having that attitude. In the end, I loved how he worked to help and protect Catherine even if his judgment and his past almost failed him in the end.
The minor characters such as Francois, Rick, Dusty and Irene were also endearing and hilarious at some point of the novel. The only weakness of this book which I have also noticed in the other books was that, the author sometimes tends to be vague in somethings. Such as Blaine’s past it wasn’t really told what happened, there are only snippet of it from what people and his brother talked about and little fragments from his point of view. Also that thing regarding Catherine and Francois, sure it was minor but then the author didn’t really say why Catherine was vital to Francois’ success and how she managed to do it. It was how she landed her job near the end so it would have helped if she had explain the technical aspect of it a little bit.
Otherwise, the plot and the characters was wonderfully written that it engage you in the story and won’t let you stop until you reach the end.
Copy provided by AuthorHQ in exchange for the above honest review.
More reviews at http://versusthewriter.wordpress.com
September 2, 2014
I personally love books where you can follow along as the characters grow and change into a better person. Or even more than that, when you get the chance to actually get to know the characters for who they are, and not who you think they are. That was the case with Catherine for me during this series.
She is portrayed as a money hungry woman who doesn’t care who she hurts in order to get what she wants. And while that might be true to an extent, it was amazing to be able to watch her in this book become a better woman and realize that there is nothing wrong with her. She is by far the strongest female character that I have read in a very long time.
I have to give Blaine mad props for his part in the story because he was the one who was able to show Catherine that she is worth more than she thought she was. He was able to push her to be who she wanted to be, and didn’t take no for an answer.
While this was a romance story, I personally feel as though it was more of a book that shows the strength of a woman, and all that she can accomplish when she has her friends and family by her side. I would completely recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a great new read.
Reviewed by Crystal Marie for Crystal’s Many Reviewers
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June 17, 2016
Another very different book from a very different series. Catherine Fairchild has lost everything. Her life has fallen to pieces and the people around her think she's to blame. So when an old family friend asks for a favour she jumps at the chance to escape her ex-husband's family. I found this book very interesting because it relates to a series that I'd read previously; The Pryce Family series. This book seems to fit somewhere towards the beginning of that series although I'm not exactly sure when.
This was a fantastic book with a really great plot line plus a really hot male lead. I love the interwoven plot lines and all the family secrets that are coming out. Nadia Lee never lets us down.
This was a fantastic book with a really great plot line plus a really hot male lead. I love the interwoven plot lines and all the family secrets that are coming out. Nadia Lee never lets us down.
March 1, 2015
This isn't my favorite Nadia Lee book. The plot set-up felt forced, the chemistry was off, and the whole thing just didn't click for me as much as the others in this series. I did like Catherine and was glad to see her happy. Oh well, on to the next one. I'm so damn addicted to these books.
February 21, 2016
Great
Love her work. I could not put it down. A definite must read for anyone who likes romance and feel good stories
Love her work. I could not put it down. A definite must read for anyone who likes romance and feel good stories
July 20, 2016
I wanted to like this one but had some problems with the hero. Self-righteous doesn't begin to describe him.
April 20, 2017
I was annoyed with Catherine in Gavin and Amandine's.. like, okay, I got it your husband was a douche, yet could you step back?
But like old says, there are two sides of the same coin... and I found myself to wrap her in a bubble wrap so she wouldn't get hurt anymore. Idk how to feel for having an egocentric mother like her because, thank God, I don't. Compared to how I've been raised for these 25years of my life, I know for sure I lack nothing. For moneyed fam like her, her parents should bring her to some expert... hey, your child having dificulties here! Don't treat her like a dumb just because you thought what people gonna say!!!
I'm glad Nadia Lee worked her magic to show Catherin true self and gave her love life a chance with put Blaine in the picture.
But like old says, there are two sides of the same coin... and I found myself to wrap her in a bubble wrap so she wouldn't get hurt anymore. Idk how to feel for having an egocentric mother like her because, thank God, I don't. Compared to how I've been raised for these 25years of my life, I know for sure I lack nothing. For moneyed fam like her, her parents should bring her to some expert... hey, your child having dificulties here! Don't treat her like a dumb just because you thought what people gonna say!!!
I'm glad Nadia Lee worked her magic to show Catherin true self and gave her love life a chance with put Blaine in the picture.
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