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New York City Billionaires #3

The Hero + Vegas = No Regrets

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From USA Today bestselling author Louise Bay, comes a new secret marriage, billionaire standalone romance featuring your favorite New York billionaire crew. This is a he falls first, unlikely pairing, Vegas Wedding, that brings all the heat and witty banter you'll love!

Loyal, hardworking, and trustworthy, I’m used to putting everyone’s needs before my own. I’m the ultimate good guy. But when Sophia Jones walks into my life, everything changes. Beautiful, guarded, and completely off-limits, she’s all I can see. Even though she’s being set up with one of my best friends, I want her for myself.

I try to fight my feelings but soon realize it’s futile. Thrown together at our friends’ wedding in Vegas, the more I spend time with her, the greedier I am for longer.

Vegas has a way of turning rules upside down, and one night changes everything. Between stolen glances and secret moments, I do the unthinkable—I ask her to marry me. Maybe it’s the drinks. Maybe it’s the city. Or maybe it’s because she feels the same connection I do, but she says yes.

Sophia’s hiding something—I can see it in her eyes—but it doesn’t matter. She’s mine now. And I’ll do whatever it takes to convince her this isn’t just a mistake. This is the beginning of forever.

312 pages, Paperback

Published February 6, 2025

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Louise Bay

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International, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes contemporary romance novels that make you laugh - the kind she likes to read.

Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up.

Louise loves the rain, RHOBH, London, days when she doesn't have to wear make-up, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne (not necessarily in that order).

She loves to hear from readers so get in touch!

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Profile Image for Chris  C - A Midlife Wife.
1,831 reviews463 followers
February 1, 2025
When you fall for the male main character, it makes the book so much more enjoyable, in my opinion. This book has a sweetheart of a guy with a fun married-in-Vegas theme that was a joy to read.

Then we get the female lead, who was a perfect foil for him until she wasn’t. I officially hated her in the 3rd act drama and it took some of the shine off the happily ever after for me.

But what was awesome was their burning connection and intense feelings. I love how Bay developed their stories and the surrounding secondary characters, which were just as awesome. The fun times and support were evident throughout the book.

The Hero + Vegas = No Regrets is a romantic, steamy standalone book that will bring out your emotions right along with theirs. I love Worth! He is so sweet and kind. And I loved them together until she blew it for me.

This series is filled with swoony book boyfriends and Worth is the best! I can’t wait to read the stories for the other guys!

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* I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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853 reviews129 followers
April 6, 2025
I was rocking with this story until the FMC pulled the “my daddy hurt me so now I don’t trust all men plus he’s too good of a man and i don’t deserve him” cards 🙄

Aside that I did enjoy the story. Would even say much more that the preceding book.

Story: 3.75 stars
Narration: 4.5 stars
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February 15, 2025
I feel like the concept was decent, but the way it was carried out just didn't hit the mark.

There was this immediate spark, and things just escalated really quickly. It all happened so fast that I barely had a moment to really take in the MCs or their supposed attraction to each other.

This book was on the shorter side—not quite a novella—but even with its length, I was really hoping for some explosive chemistry between Worth and Sophia. Sadly, that just wasn’t there.

Their friends are getting married, and when they met for the first time, there was an instant attraction between them. So, their group headed to Vegas for the bachelor and bachelorette party, but instead, these two ended up tying the knot on a whim!

Worth was all in from the very beginning and really committed to making it work. Sophia, though, was in for the Vegas wedding, not just because she liked Worth, but also because she wanted to make a mockery of the whole marriage institution. This was after she found out that her dad had been living a double life for 25 years and had a whole second family.

Anyway, once they returned to NY, they decided to continue their marriage and explore where this attraction might take them.

But then again, Sophia wasn't really all that serious about this marriage at the start. She enjoys having Worth all to herself and the attention he gives her. But thanks to her father's infidelity, she ended up with trust issues, to the point where she was unable to fully trust anyone, even Worth.

Her baggage is clearly the main problem in the book that causes them to split up at a later part (not divorced, just separated).

Anyhoo, like I said before, the idea was okay, although this plot isn't really anything fresh. However, the lack of chemistry and the FMC's trust issue, which hit way too close to home, made it difficult for me to get into the story.

I really wanted to be invested in it, and it was all because of Worth. This man was totally swoon-worthy and definitely one of the good ones. But Sophia's issue was just too close to reality, and I wanted none of that in my story. It's a personal preference, obviously.

Overall, although this didn't work for me, I sincerely hope that other readers feel differently.


Book info:
- Vegas wedding
- Instant attraction
- Strangers to lovers
- Infidelity (not between MCs)
- Trust issues
- Swoon worthy H
- No cheating, OM/OW
- No V (no info on their past)
- Separation (weeks??)
- HEA (mos later, still married)
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241 reviews5 followers
January 28, 2025
3.5 ⭐

Before I begin I want to thank the author, Louise Bay, for giving me this ARC.

I really liked this book, it was such a fun read, makes your heart warm, and gives you feel-good feelings. The plot, the characters, and the dynamics were amazing.

The character development and the storyline kept me hooked. I can't wait to read more about the other characters and what they'll be up to.

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✧ Vegas marriage
✧ Unlikely pairing
✧ Billionaire romance
✧ He falls first
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2,946 reviews2,676 followers
March 5, 2025
Interesting take on the married in Vegas trope!



The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 🖤💙💜❤️💚
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙📘📔
World building: 🌏🌍🌎🌏
Character development: ☹️🥲😋😀
Narration: 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration Type: Dual Narration

The Hero: Worth - he is a New York billionaire. One of his five best friends is getting married, he will be meeting his fiancé Jules’ best friend and the happy couple wants it to go well. They talk about setting Sophia up with their other friend, Fischer. Worth thinks Sophia is beautiful from the beginning and has an unusual reaction to her, wanting her badly from first glance. He is an angel investor, who just found out the property developer he invested in has disappeared with a chunk of his money.

The heroine: Sophia - She works at Sak’s in the finance department, she isn’t to happy with her job, but loves the benefits. She and her siblings are asked to go home to Cincinnati because her mom wants them all there even though it isn’t too long before Thanksgiving. She has an anxious feeling when her mom gives her an extra long hug. She and her brothers soon find out that their mother is divorcing her father, and finds out some information that changes the way she thinks about her childhood.

The Story: The bride and groom decide to have a destination wedding in Las Vegas. It is just a week after Sophie’s entire life was blown apart and she needed her best friend, but didn’t want to ruin her friend’s wedding. So, she tries to put on a happy face for the weekend. She has been turned off men, so is not in the mood to hook up with anyone even though Jules is in love with love and wants to share the wealth by matching up her friend. Worth is trying to stay away from Sophia and the feelings she evokes in him, but they end up together anyway and he is not unhappy about it.

This was a good story, I was especially interested in how Sophia’s idea of what her family had been was so destroyed. It colored her relationship with Worth even though she knew what a stand-up guy he was. She had to find herself again before she would be ready to move forward with him. It was an interesting arc to the relationship between them. This was definitely not your standard married in Vegas story.

This audiobook was told in dual points of view via dual narration and was narrated by Samantha Brentmoor and Grayson Owens. Greyson has a nice deep voice that I really like and I will definitely listen to more from him. Samantha has a clear, feminine voice and is very expressive. I enjoyed both of these narrators quite a bit.

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952 reviews179 followers
January 25, 2025
The hero + Vegas = no regrets is a billionaire romance that follows Sophia Jones whose life turns upside down upon certain revelations made by her mother. However her friend is getting married and she needs to be there for her. So putting on a happy face she feels ready. Then there is Worth. A man who is protective, desirable and charming who is enthralled by Sophia.

Being in Vegas and after a few drinks he asks her to marry him and to his surprise she agrees.

There's passion and attraction blossoming however she is heartbroken and Worth would do anything to help her through it all. But will Sophia open her heart to him?

I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were absolutely amazing to bring the characters to life. The author's writing style is engaging right from the start. I loved Worth's character, he is surely ranking himself higher in the book boyfriend list. He was protective and just enough possessive to let Sophia know she is the only woman for him. Although this is a standalone romance, I couldn't stop thinking about them and their story long after finishing the book.

A perfect read for a cosy, weekend read.
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627 reviews470 followers
January 29, 2025
RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
SPICE: 🔥🔥🔥

Worth Huntington can just take my heart!

This is my favorite of Louise’s books so far, and I just can’t wait for the rest of this friend group!

Worth and Sophia made me swoon and made me believe wholeheartedly in soulmates. Worth is just the kind of man that is so unmistakably good and kind, and he is absolute top tier boyfriend material!

Ans he’s a dirty Dom in the sheets and I AM HERE FOR IT.

I date down to read this book and just gobbled it right up. We love a man who falls first and falls hard and this man fell straight to the ground.

If you want a great billionaire romance, and amazing friend group and a hero that orders you not to c*me just so he can make you scream, pick this book up!

✨Billionaire Romance
✨ Vegas Marriage
✨ Secret Relationship
✨ He Falls First
✨ Cinnamon roll hero
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4,398 reviews622 followers
February 7, 2025
🎧📚Audio & eBook Review📚🎧

I read the ARC of this story from January 24-25, then I waited about 9 days and listened to the ALC. A 7(ish) hour audio is normally a one day thing for me as long as I begin in the afternoon, which I did, so I’ve had the time to process it all before today (release day). You know what I haven’t done enough in my audio era? Listen to more audiobooks narrated by Grayson Owens. #truth He did such an outstanding job bringing not just Worth to life for me but his performance with “other voices” was also outstanding! He’s very versatile and I would have him in my ears any time! Samantha Brentmoor can do no wrong in my ears (or at least she hasn’t yet) and she is welcome there any time, all the time! *heart eyes* These two together elevated this story, so if you’re an audio junkie like myself, you will not go wrong with this one! #trust

Okay, so about this story … What I’m about to point out may come across as if I didn’t like the story but that’s not what happened. I liked it but it has a major but whyyyyyyyyyy???? circumstance/plot point that just left me blinking a little bit.

So, if we take out the extravagant shenanigan that passes for a “third-act break-up” in this story, this was an epic #swoonfest full of heart and laughter. Worth is one of the best main male characters that I have read in a while and Sophia was holding her own until … The story itself was written very well and unfolded in a way where you didn’t even think about the whole “insta” aspect of their connection! It was brilliant. But, sigh …

🎧 Audio – 5++ STARS
📚 Story – Unfortunately, it’s a 3.5 that I cannot justify rounding up to 4 STARS so 3 it is :(
✨The average, of course, puts my rating at 4 STARS because the audio performance was top-notch ++
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339 reviews16 followers
January 30, 2025
Ahh this was a great read! I’m sometimes not into insta-love/lust but this one was written just right. I totally got it, for once, and loved Sophia and Worth’s connection. The vibes just *worked* for me. I had a hard time putting this down to get to bed for work!

This is going to sound so weird/narcissistic but Worth is so like me in his calm wisdom and how he approaches life and it made me in love with him even more 🤣 there was a quote that has almost exactly been said to me by more than one person: “His calmness makes me calm. Like nothing is going to faze him, no matter how difficult life gets.”

And that calmness just meshes perfectly with where Sophia is in life. It’s good but it scares her, and for good reason- she’s really going through her world being rocked just as she meets Worth. His sureness and steadiness, despite the spontaneous Vegas nature of their marriage, attracts Sophia like none other. I also liked Sophia’s strength amongst what she’s going through. Her mind is blown and she’s coming to grips with things in her life but I also like how she eventually manages things.

This is a book about relationships on multiple levels and I really enjoyed that exploration - her relationships with her parents, her parents with each other, her with her siblings, him with his siblings, him with his parents, him with his friends (the other men in the prior books in this interconnected standalone series), her friendships, him and her with each other; those dynamics were explored over and over and I loved all the different representations of the different connections we make and how important they are.

Had a little cry at a couple points, some emotional topics here and really nice character development where they both go through some growth.

Overall a very good book with a lovely romance and great cast of characters. Louise’s writing is always great - easy to read and engaging. If you like books that revolve around relationship dynamics and bonds people have, this is a good one!

I went back and forth between 4 and 5 but landed on 5/5 ⭐️, the dynamics amongst the different characters really made it for me.

I received an advance copy of the book and have left my honest, influence-free review
1,790 reviews38 followers
February 7, 2025
Brilliant! Just absolutely brilliant! This story broke me and put me back together! I’m so in love with Worth and Sophia. Who knew that a secret marriage could be so fun and sexy! They made me laugh and made me cry but to me, that’s the sign of a truly talented author who could make me so invested in the characters. Their chemistry is smoking hot to the point my fingers burned as I turned the pages. Not everything is sunshine and roses but I just knew in my heart that these two would end up together. I thoroughly enjoyed the journey these two took me on and I didn’t want it to end. Yet again this author blew me away with her storyline and wonderful characters. A definite must read for all!
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316 reviews29 followers
January 31, 2025
*ALC provided by Hambright PR and Louise Bay*

My first book by Louise Bay and definitely won't be the last!

I absolutely loved this book! Worth and Sophia made it soooo easy for me to just breeze through this book. I started the audiobook and before I knew it, it was over much too soon! This is definitely a book I'll want to revisit once I can get my hands on a paperback because there were so many moments I want to annotate!

When I started it I wasn't sure how the story would progress with what little I knew about it but I was so so pleasantly surprised with how well everything worked! From a surprise wedding in Vegas to still taking this slowly and letting things progress naturally...I loved every second truly.

Worth is honestly GOALS. Immediately to the top of the book boyfriends list. The way he's so selfless and caring. I can't deal. I love this man.

I also loved how Sophia stood up for herself and her feelings after finding out about her father. I loved that the author didn't give that storyline any more than what was necessary while still allowing her to feel her feelings and work through them without having to forgive her father immediately.

LOVED that they both had such a caring group of friends behind them. Chosen family is one of my favorite tropes and it seems this one is a really great one!

Overall this book earned this author a fan! I can not wait to visit their other books. I'm excited to hopefully read more of their friends stories!
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188 reviews20 followers
January 25, 2025
When I read the blurb for The Hero + Vegas = No Regrets, it sounded right up my ally. I love a feel good, fun romance with a HEA! It was my absolute pleasure to find out the FMC is from Cincinnati, Ohio (my personal region) transplanted to New York. This was my first time reading anything by Louise Bay, and I've now added all her books to my TBR! 


Worth and Sophia meet at brunch celebrating the engagement of two of their best friends, and, despite the attempted set up of Sophia with a different member of the friend group, there is instant chemistry with Worth. Worth, a hardworking, loyal billionaire investor, and Sophia, a guarded, funny, and kind Ohioan turned New Yorker, orbit around each other as the group follows their friends to an elopement in Vegas. After an incredible few days of dancing around each other, a roll of fate pushes them to a secret shotgun Vegas marriage. With Sophia's secrets and Worth's tendency to put everyone before himself, will the marriage last outside their intense bubble of Vegas? What happens when they have to face the brutal realities back in New York?


This was a fun story with a lot of spice and character development that kept me engaged throughout. The secrets and the tension between different characters (I'm trying not to give away any major plot points, but the storyline was definitely well planned) were perfectly balanced with the light-hearted and spicy components of the book. I'll definitely be reading more by Louise Bay! 
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268 reviews11 followers
January 24, 2025
Wow! This is my first book from this author and I have to say that I am a fan now.

This book was so well written, fast-paced, never a dull moment, and kept me hooked from start to finish.

Worth.. how can I explain this man? He is just perfect, he is caring, protective, sweet, and kind, and can make us swoon every single time he opens his mouth! He is also so so HOT!

Sophia is going through some serious family issues, she finds solace in Worth and makes an impulsive decision to marry him. Her character development was very well executed and amazing.

I loved this book, it was such a fun read, makes your heart warm, and gives you feel-good feelings. The plot, the characters, the characters, and the spice were *chef’s kiss * perfection! 5 stars all around.
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1,257 reviews53 followers
February 8, 2025
This is the second book in the NYC Billionaire series and can be read as a standalone.

Sophia and Worth meet because their friends are getting married and they have an insta-attraction moment. Worth is really caught off guard by Sophia. She is strong and funny and also a little guarded. One trip to Vegas and a secret wedding later…these two have to ask if they can make it work.

This book is funny and emotional and spicy too! I really liked the audio - both of there narrators are great. I loved their connection and chemistry and the banter throughout the whole book is so good!

I really liked Worth! He was patient and protective and caring and completely swoon worthy. Sophia had some tough family news that shocks her to her core, and we see that play out. She has some great character growth.

I loved the friend group in this series - they are funny and loyal and the definition of found family!

✨What To Expect:
💖Romantic Comedy
💙He falls first
💍Secret marriage
💛Unlikely pairing
❤️‍🔥Alpha MMC in the bedroom
🔥He has a big 🍆
🎲Vegas Wedding
💰Billionaire Romance
🌟Found Family
😂Witty Banter
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Author 8 books44 followers
January 27, 2025
Another gem from one of my favourite authors. I have a brand new book boyfriend. I’ve licked him, and he’s mine! Talk about swoon worthy!

Thanks to the author for the early copy.
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Author 4 books40 followers
February 13, 2025
'What happened in Vegas did, in fact, NOT stay in Vegas. Louise Bay spins the story of taking risks, chancing your luck & walking away with the biggest jackpot of all. Love' - The British Bibliophile

Thank you to Dani at Wildfire Marketing Solutions for sending me an ebook Advanced Reader Copy of this book for me to read and leave an honest review as part of Louise's ARC/Promo team

NOTE: This review does NOT contain spoilers, but makes references to aspects within the book's blurb. If you do not wish to know a thing about the book until you read it--blurb included--please exit my review now :)

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The Hero + The Vegas + No Regrets is the third standalone novel in Louise Bay's brand new series, the New York City Billionaires. This series branches off an already familiar, and very much beloved one by readers--including myself--, The Doctors.

Reading this series, you will come across names/faces that will be completely or somewhat familiar, having already appeared in previous books connecting to, but are independent of each book within this one. Where there is no official reading order, there is a suggested one. If you wish to unfurl each set of leading characters and their supporting side characters, begin with The Doctors series before going onto The Boss + The Maid = Chemistry and The Player + The Pact = I Do. Once you are caught up, you will be able to start here with book three without the fear of spoilers of any kind referring to past book releases.

Now, it's time to pack your bags. Why? Because we're headed to Vegas, baby!

A secret marriage, a billionaire, an unlikely pairing with a man who falls first and a Vegas wedding? From the start, The Hero + The Vegas + No Regrets promised and delivered a story packed full of heat, witty banter and, of course, a happily ever after.

Between the opening pages and that happily ever after, a man that everyone loves. A good guy who can do no wrong--at least, in the public eye--, until a certain lady is the one to break the calm, collective streak which causes him to lose control.

Worth Huntington is the textbook definition of a charming and dependable man, the epitome of the perfect gentleman. Unflappable. That is, until his eyes finally gaze upon the woman who puts an end to all of that in an instant. Sophia Jones. The world in which he has crafted to his likened perfection, now cracks and shatters. Or has it? Has his world now become what it was truly meant to be because she, at last, is now in it? He certainly seems to think so. Waiting for her to come along in his life wasn't something he knew he was even doing, but is aware of and now that she's here, with him, he'll stop at nothing in his determined journey in keeping her in it.

Sophia Jones has sworn off men entirely. Especially those who can offer up nothing but sweet, pretty words and promises as empty as a biscuit barrel. She is a woman scorned not in anger, but tired frustration and having had her fingers burned in the past, badly so, she ardently refuses to put herself in the position where she will make the same with mistake with a man, ever again.

Enter, Worth. A man she never factored in to the promise to herself. A man so determined, reckless, steadfast and protective, her walls and promises are soon set to crumble into nothing but dust as she finds it dangerously hard to resist him.

Vegas and one night shared together, is about to change everything for the both of them and much like the vows they swear to one another, it will be for the better or for the worse.

Sophia soon learns a few things about her now impromptu husband, going about it the unorthodox way of getting to know him after the wedding instead of before. He's determined, steady and sure by day. By night? He's possessive, dominant and unapologetic.

The connection between Sophia and Worth is a fiery one. It burns so bold and bright during their one night, there's a risk of it fizzling out the following day and the ones thereafter. Then again, the things worth fighting for the most are worth taking the biggest of gambles, are they not?

As each new book is added to this series, it continues to go from strength to strength. Heightened by each set of new main characters stepping up for their story to be told. Worth and Sophia's turn has been one we've all been waiting for since the first inklings of which of the side characters would go with whom right from the first book as we made our pairing guesses. Now that their story is here, it was one worth biding our time to get to. Based on the feedback from my fellow readers, I am not alone in that sentiment.

Having already had a taste of Sophia and Worth previously, I had good feelings about our Female Main Character (FMC) before it was her turn for the spotlight. She was a side/supporting character with great magnetism that called us in to focus on her when the scene called for it, and for us to love her before we had the chance to meet her officially. In full. This positive feeling of her character translated into this book where she could stand on her own two feet and hold her ground. The taste of her blossomed into a feast as we observed her journey from a rocky present upon going to Vegas, to diving into something spontaneous, navigating the new normal--while occurring a few wobbles along the way--, all while seeing the development of her character through the use of brilliant plot devices, captivating emotional wordplay and description of her past and of course, the evident and adoring love for her fictional husband who loves her with all of his heart.

Worth was, as his name dictates, worth every word written. In all honesty, I guessed wrong as to whom Sophia would be paired with but was still nonetheless happy to have guessed so. There were a few potential supporting characters from book two that could have been a candidate to be Sophia's future love interest-come-husband, and Worth wasn't one of the obvious choices to me which made the blurb reveal all the more fun when my initial guess was wrong. Getting to know Worth properly alongside Sophia, was so much more rewarding than assuming--based on what we have read of him already in previous scenes in the other two books--what his character was really like once let lose to be his own leading man. He delivered everything we love about a billionaire Main Male Character (MMC), lending himself also to open emotional vulnerability which is one of my personal favourite traits in a fictional--and real--man.

My only critique, if you could call it that, was that the epilogue did not feel like a normal one that we are used to seeing. It was not quite the cliffhanger-esque feel, but it felt like there was more to come. Partially incomplete, partly teasing us to hang on and stick around for more. Where it wasn't disappointing or dissatisfactory in any way or removed any appeal of the book on the whole, it gave the feel of 'oh, was that it?'. For that reason and that reason alone is why this read only gave a four star feel overall. Perhaps, if Louise is amenable to it, we could have a bonus second epilogue in a future email, or something to that effect? I certainly wouldn't say no to seeing more of Worth and Sophia.

Despite the epilogue feeling slightly off for an ending compared to the other two ones that preceded it, I loved more about this book than that one element that I was not so keen on. There was more to love about this read than to critique and Louise should be a proud author to give us something so real, wholesome, steamy yet comedic. This is a book where there's a dash of something for every reader to enjoy, recommend to their reader friends and return to time and time again for 'one more read'. This is the appeal of not just this read, but the series as a whole. Each book leaves something with you that stays with you to whisper 'come back'. A re-visit to, quite rightly so, not forget characters that are themselves as are their stories, unforgettable.

Speaking of unforgettable...I'm not going to forget that wholesome final chapter. I love a good boy-chases-girl moment, even if it was a brief stint rather than a drawn out event over a chapter or two. It tied things up nicely, prior to the epilogue, giving classic romcom movie ending vibes that we will never get tired of reading about on the page. Bravo!

At this stage, it is unclear for certain if we are getting a fourth book or not. Everything within me hopes that we are, because I know that there is more that can come out from this series--and its characters--, so I'm politely throwing in my two cents, so to speak, to request another book to make it an awesome foursome.

If you'd be ever so kind, Louise. Please and thank you from all of us who adore you.

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⠀⠀⠀↳ Romantic Comedy
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⠀⠀⠀↳ Dom in the Bedroom
⠀⠀⠀↳ Billionaire MMC
⠀⠀⠀↳ Unlikely Pairing
⠀⠀⠀↳ Vegas Wedding
⠀⠀⠀↳ He Has a Big D!ck
⠀⠀⠀↳ He Falls First
⠀⠀⠀↳ Secret Marriage
⠀⠀⠀↳ Alpha in the Bed
⠀⠀⠀↳ Cinnamon Roll MMC
⠀⠀⠀↳ Happily Ever After

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⠀ ⠀ 🌶️ S T E A M Y/S P I C Y? 🌶️
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⠀⠀⠀↳ 3.75/5 on the spice-0-meter
⠀⠀⠀↳ Instant attraction
⠀⠀⠀↳ Straight to the flame, skipping the slow burn

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀T R I G G E R S?
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⠀⠀⠀↳ None

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀M U S T ⠀ R E A D?
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⠀⠀⠀↳ 100% yes!
⠀⠀⠀↳ You'll be missing out if you DON'T read this book!
⠀⠀⠀↳ It is so WORTH your time. If you know, you know
⠀⠀⠀↳ What are you waiting for? You should be reading this book already!
Profile Image for Claire Ingledew.
1,093 reviews13 followers
February 17, 2025
Worth and Sophias story is an easy read , if you love a Las Vegas wedding and a love at first sight romance then this is a book for you.

Worth and Sophia characters were easy to connect with, the friendship group of worth is still one of my favourites there are there for each each other the bond is like there brothers 💓

Sophia her character grows so much when she is told some shocking news and how she deals with it 💔 but she does bends the 💔

Can’t wait to fine out what Byron is keeping to himself that’s the next book

4🌟
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396 reviews4 followers
January 30, 2025
What a pageturner!

What happens in Vegas... is going to stay forever. And it might be hot.

First of all: I love this book! I'm deeply and irrevocably in love with Worth. And I was totally not expecting this.

This book is so good. Litterely I flight over the pages. It's fluent even for the non native readers, and you're in the story from page one.

The story is written from both POV's of the main characters (Sophie and Worth), which helped me to be more engaged to them. I could relate to their feelings and doings.
I could sense a lot of progress in their lifes while reading, and it makes everything so much sweeter.
I will not lie. The spice is on top.
I wasn't believing that I could love a character of this series more than Bennet, but it's done. I always suspected that Worth be that nice guy, but I wasn't prepared for the really good guy he actually is. And I like that Worth and Sophie are deep characters with wishes, feelings, and insecurities that are relatable.

For Sophie, she's my girl. She needed a little of a wake-up call, and I'm happy it didn't take her too long to follow a very normal thought while in Vegas. It is totally OK if anyone wakes up married in Vegas, but what you made up from it is the point. And I truly liked how it goes.

Conclusion:
An amazing pageturner with brilliant characters in an amazing situation where the spice is on top.

Book Description:
Loyal, hardworking, and trustworthy, I’m used to putting everyone’s needs before my own. I’m the ultimate good guy. But when Sophia Jones walks into my life, everything changes. Beautiful, guarded, and completely off-limits, she’s all I can see. Even though she’s being set up with one of my best friends, I want her for myself.

I try to fight my feelings but soon realize it’s futile. Thrown together at our friends’ wedding in Vegas, the more I spend time with her, the greedier I am for longer.

Vegas has a way of turning rules upside down, and one night changes everything. Between stolen glances and secret moments, I do the unthinkable—I ask her to marry me. Maybe it’s the drinks. Maybe it’s the city. Or maybe it’s because she feels the same connection I do, but she says yes.

Sophia’s hiding something—I can see it in her eyes—but it doesn’t matter. She’s mine now. And I’ll do whatever it takes to convince her this isn’t just a mistake. This is the beginning of forever.
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605 reviews21 followers
February 12, 2025
ALC AUDIOBOOK REVIEW:

Narrated By: Samantha Brentmoor and Grayson Owens

What a cute freaking book!
Excuse my excitement but this was such a fun, sweet, emotional book, nothing I expected and everything I needed. While Worth and Sophia find themselves in Vegas for their friend’s wedding, they also find themselves doing the same thing, getting married! What I loved about this book was the spur of the moment, not a drunken mistake, no promises to get annulled in the morning, literally, let’s get married and see where this goes, and following along in that journey was all the fun! I was not expecting this to be an emotional read but as Sophia navigates a huge surprise the shook her life, Worth is right there by her side. He’s everything you would want in a book boyfriend. Caring, genuine, speaks the truth and his mind, possessive in the absolute best way, especially with the dirty talk and oh my, he was head over heels for our girl. Samantha Brentmoor and Grayson Owens you two nailed this narration, narrating in dual you both genuinely had me swooning over these characters. Samantha narrating Sophia while she is going through so much in her life, giving her grace through her voice, making us understand the sadness she felt yet the maturity to talk about it and the emotions to express what she deserves in her life as well. Grayson did Worth all the justice and this sap of a man is everything. Grayson expressed the dedication he has for his sisters in protecting and caring for them, the genuine friendships he shares with our favorite past characters, and he gave us all the sexiness as he melted Sophia’s heart.

I genuinely loved this book and if you are looking for a sweet VALENTINE romance this week, or just a feel good story, here you are!!

Thank You Hambright for the opportunity to listen and review.
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45 reviews1 follower
January 27, 2025
Worth and Sophia were everything I didn’t know I needed right now! These two old souls felt perfect together and their relationship felt organic rather than rushed and forced! I fell in love with this group of friends in Book 1 and I have been eagerly awaiting Worth’s story because his fatherly protectiveness always had me curious during the other books. I wanted to know what his story was and I have to tell you, Louise did not disappoint!

I appreciated the honesty and strong communication between the two MCs in this book — nothing drives me crazier than a miscommunication trope and I am so glad this story did not play into it despite multiple opportunities for it to happen. Throughout the story, Sophia receives news that she was never expecting and I thoroughly enjoyed how both MCs grew through the turmoil and how they each faced this new information.

The banter is always on point in Louise’s books and these characters were no different! I love how much they razz each other but will simultaneously drop everything to support one another when needed! And true to form, BOTH bacon and the Cove family make an appearance in this book (please stop what you are doing and read her Doctors series if you havent already!!)!! At this point, I’m just waiting for Bacon to appear in one of Louise’s titles and then I will feel complete!

I already can’t wait to find out what exactly is up with the mysterious Byron and am beyond excited for the kick off of a new series so we can learn just what he has gotten himself into!
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2,348 reviews196 followers
February 2, 2025
That kind of spark that binds you to a person instantaneously? This is how the novel starts and I loved it!

Worth is a steadfast, cool man, but all that goes up in flames when he sets eyes on Sophia. He is deeply smitten. How can he let go of the mere chance to talk to her, to be near her? Their connection is palpable and contagious.

Soon enough, I was surprised by the turn things were taking. Intense! This couple has crazy chemistry. I really was into Worth's inner dialogue about his strong reaction and feelings towards Sophia. And she's going through such a turmoil in her life that her impulsivity is as understandable as his. The lovemaking between them is explosive!

Sudden marriage, ardent intimacy and passionate feelings flood this deeply romantic novel. Worth is so worthy of love and admiration. I truly wanted to cherish him. Such a gentleman who also packs... a streak of possessive lover. Yummy. I absolutely adore his sisters and their plans in life and their relationship with the hero. Sophia is a test to his noble self and makes for an incredibly emotional plot. Really, her issues are mind-blowing. The narrative combines a wonderful sense of humor and heartbreaking honesty.

It's one of my favourites in this series which is going strong and so engaging. This couple is amazing. And Worth's billionaire friends are always stars when they appear along with their loved ones. I'm totally satisfied with this story.
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149 reviews13 followers
February 6, 2025
4.5 ⭐️

📕Book Review📕

This was my first book by Louise Bay and it was a really sweet and swoony one. The meet cute and immediate attraction between FMC (Sophia) and MMC (Worth) was really lovely, and the connection they forged based on chemistry and the magnetic pull of feeling immediately close and connected, was the stuff of romance book dreams. It wasn’t really insta-love but had the feel of fate or two people in the right place at the right time.

The spice was spicy and the supporting characters and their parts of the story created the right amount of tension, longing and found family.

👋 Therapist Take:
This story had some heavy themes that centered on the FMC learning unfortunate news that led to the grief that comes with playing back our life and learning what we thought was real wasn’t. This was handled well, disenfranchised grief (loss of what we thought or believed) is real and so so difficult. The MMC also struggled with grief and finding security in accepting a new identity that wasn’t just serving others.

Complicated themes including building trust and intimacy, honoring friendships, handling the awkward realizations as adults that our parents are just flawed people like us, grief, betrayal, forgiveness, and acceptance made this story have substance and the HEA that was much more desired and well earned. This was a great story, I recommend!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🥵🥵

Thank you to Louise Bay and Hambright PR for the eARC💕
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84 reviews5 followers
January 28, 2025
I read the blurb for this book and I signed up so fast. It was right up my alley. I ABSOLUTELY love a romance book where he falls first! This book could definitely be a fun pallet cleanser or even if you looking for a fast read. I literally have nothing bad to say about this book it was that good! You follow Sophia and Worths story. They meet through friends and are on their way to Vegas for their friend’s wedding. On a Whim( and a lot of alcohol) they decide to get married. What could go wrong. Oh Did I mention the MMC has a big 🍆
The spicy hit home. The romance was on point. And I loved the plot.

Blurb//

Loyal, hardworking, and trustworthy, I’m used to putting everyone’s needs before my own. I’m the ultimate good guy. But when Sophia Jones walks into my life, everything changes. Beautiful, guarded, and completely off-limits, she’s all I can see. Even though she’s being set up with one of my best friends, I want her for myself.
I try to fight my feelings but soon realize it’s futile. Thrown together at our friends’ wedding in Vegas, the more I spend time with her, the greedier I am for longer.
Vegas has a way of turning rules upside down, and one night changes everything. Between stolen glances and secret moments, I do the unthinkable—I ask her to marry me. Maybe it’s the drinks. Maybe it’s the city. Or maybe it’s because she feels the same connection I do, but she says yes.
Sophia’s hiding something—I can see it in her eyes—but it doesn’t matter. She’s mine now. And I’ll do whatever it takes to convince her this isn’t just a mistake. This is the beginning of forever.

Thank you Hambright pr and Louise Bay for this ARC will definitely recommend and be reading more of the authors work!
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229 reviews5 followers
February 5, 2025
Looking for a Secret Vegas Marriage with a MMC who is perfection and has a big 🍆 ? Then this one is for you!

This is my first book by Louise Bay, and it was amazing! The Hero + Vegas = No Regrets is a standalone billionaire romance with a secret marriage plot. I started listening to the audiobook without any expectations, but I was completely hooked! The narrators SAMANTHA BRENTMOOR & GRAYSON
OWENS were absolutely amazing and really made the story come alive. I absolutely love a dual narration!

I am a sucker for HE FALLS FIRST TROPE and Worth absolutely did not disappoint in this one!
Worth was an amazing MMC, and he's possibly entered my top 10 book boyfriends! He's literally such a caring man! He would literally give the world to Sophia, the FMC.

The spice in this one was spot on! 🥵

Author Louise Bay not only created amazing main characters, but she also formed remarkable friend groups, especially the boys for Worth. I really enjoyed how the boys always supported and was always there for Worth!

This one definitely surprised me and I will have to check out more books from Author Louise Bay!
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326 reviews12 followers
March 31, 2025
The first two books were bomb in this series. And I can never get over them.

But here we are with third installment of the series and get for a beautiful and adventurous ride to Vegas.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.. will that case imply here? Let's dive in

This book serves a secret marriage between an unlike pairing with a pinch of witty banter, garnished with heated chemistry and most important a dash of snarkiness.

Worth and Sophia.

Worth is man of art, perfect, calm and what not. And then enters Sophia, a queen of havoc who will cause wreck in his calculated life.

Vegas, one night and boom now they are bound to one another forever.

Sophia, a beautiful girl with walls around her but then there is a man Worth who is worth everything. The pairing was unlikely but it came out so strong.

I love how they were not overshadowing each other but beautifully complementing one another and how amazingly they were placed in the set up.

This book serves everything right and on top and with perfect blend of everything .

Much much recommended 👌
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472 reviews11 followers
January 28, 2025
The billionaire boys are back! It’s time for Worth’s little story, and what a time he has with the gorgeous Sophia! An instant attraction between the two with so much sizzling chemistry, the book is almost too hot to handle! The group of friends are headed to Vegas to celebrate the marriage of their best friends, and decide, not drunkenly, to marry each other. Worth falls first and falls hard, Sophia can’t deny their connection but at the same time has had a massive revelation back home that has rocked her to the core, Struggling to trust and to love. Worth is so patient with Sophia and I could not put this book down, I just wanted to keep reading on to see what happens next for them two! Such a great read, both so deserving of love! A stand alone but with interconnected characters from the previous books - which btw, is great to catch up with! Thoroughly enjoyed this one and cannot wait for the next billionaire to step up!

I voluntarily reviewed a free advance copy of this book provided by the author. The opinions expressed are my own
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684 reviews42 followers
February 3, 2025
A romantic and steamy standalone that brings the fun, life lessons and HEA us romance lovers crave.

I throughly enjoyed the writing style and plot development in this one. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators depicting what I was visualizing as the story unfolded helped paint the most authentic picture.

MC Worth was such an awesome and charismatic lead that he definitely helped sell the story for me. So selfless and caring that made him the most likable lead I go crazy for. Sophia has a distrust in relationships due to family complications and a cheating father. I loved seeing her work through her issues to open herself up to the happiness she deserves. Both of them had caring and supported friends that offer another layer that creates this chosen family avenue that was hard not to love.

Definitely a great billionaire romance that I loved and adored.

You'll love this book if you enjoy:

💖He falls first
💍Secret marriage
💖Unlikely pairing
💍Vegas Wedding
💖Billionaire Romance
💍Cinnamon Roll Hero
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453 reviews35 followers
March 12, 2025
This was a fun and quick read!
I loved that it was funny and spicy.
Worth and Sophia had great banter and an instant connection.
Worth was the best! He was so caring and I loved how he loved Sophia. He was protective, patient and so caring.
Sophia had great character development and I really felt for her especially dealing with the secret she found out about her family.

🎧 Audiobook review: Grayson Owens and Samantha Brentmoor did a wonderful job as Worth and Sophia! The banter made me laugh out loud and I could feel the connection between the characters. I thought it was great as a audiobook!

Rating ⭐️: 4/5
Spice 🌶️: 2.5/5
Audio 🎧: 5/5
Dual POV

✨ Billionaire romance
✨ Vegas marriage
✨ Secret relationship/ marriage
✨ Cinnamon roll hero
✨ Found family
✨ He falls first

Thank you to the author and Hambright PR for the ALC
Profile Image for Erica.
372 reviews10 followers
January 28, 2025
Worth suggests a destination wedding for Jules and Leo and everyone instantly says, Vegas!! 

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas right? What could happen?....All bets are off as soon as Worth sees Sophia for the first time. He can't take his eyes off her. Sophia and Worth are instantly drawn to each other and sparks fly. 

This book was so fun and laughable. It also has some serious topics involving Sophia's past with her family that she needs to overcome. Worth is very patient with Sophia. Can their love survive real life after Vegas? I love a good Vegas Wedding and Pair that with a billionaire romance and I'm sold! This book had me LOL-ing and I couldn't get enough!

"You can't start getting to know someone by divorcing them". 

What to Expect 

💖He Falls First 
💍Secret Marriage 
💖 Unlikely Pairing 
💍Alpha MMC in the bedroom 
💖He has a big 🍆
💍Vegas Wedding
💖 Billionaire Romance 
841 reviews5 followers
January 25, 2025
What an unexpected delight. The story's premise seemed like it would be a bit of a romp, but it was so much more. Usually, the instalove trope seems a little unrealistic, but it was so perfectly executed it gave me all the feels. This was a story of faith broken and restored, of trust and love. At the same time, Sophie and Worth's chemistry was dynamic, and the steam in the story was sublime. Much like the title I had no regrets reading this book, and even though it is part of a series it could stand on its own. I had such a good time reading this one, I know I will read it again and again. That is the true test for me if it is a book I will read multiple times, and this book delivered. Disclaimer: I received an Advanced Reader Copy for an honest review.
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