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Valentine's Billionaire Auction
I can’t think of anything worse than spending an evening with a middle-aged, diamond-studded woman with overlined lips and a one-way crush on yours truly.
But I agreed to be auctioned off at a Valentine’s Day charity event.
Being a billionaire comes with some downsides, for the record.
As soon as the bidding starts I know this is a bad idea.
The women are acting like hens at a strip club.
Except for the girl who wins.
She’s a meek nobody in uniform working the event, not a glamorous socialite, but she’s my get out of jail free card, and I’m cashing in.
Sprung from impending doom, my curvy little nobody gets the date of her life with me.
It’s all fine until I realize she’s a fraud and can’t pay.
So I cover the bill.
Lucky for her, she has a chance to redeem herself.
I need a fake fiancée.
I scratched her back, now she can scratch mine.
If only it were that simple.
She’s about to get a lot more than I paid for.
Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~Weston
But I agreed to be auctioned off at a Valentine’s Day charity event.
Being a billionaire comes with some downsides, for the record.
As soon as the bidding starts I know this is a bad idea.
The women are acting like hens at a strip club.
Except for the girl who wins.
She’s a meek nobody in uniform working the event, not a glamorous socialite, but she’s my get out of jail free card, and I’m cashing in.
Sprung from impending doom, my curvy little nobody gets the date of her life with me.
It’s all fine until I realize she’s a fraud and can’t pay.
So I cover the bill.
Lucky for her, she has a chance to redeem herself.
I need a fake fiancée.
I scratched her back, now she can scratch mine.
If only it were that simple.
She’s about to get a lot more than I paid for.
Every good girl deserves a bad boy. ~Weston
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Published January 29, 2025
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Weston Parker
220 books1,769 followersHey there. I'm Weston.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
Have we met? No? Well it's time to end that tragedy.
I'm a former firefighter/EMS guy who's picked up the proverbial pen and started writing bad boy romance stories. I co-write with my sister, Ali Parker, but live in Texas with my wife, my two little boys, my daughter, two dogs, three cats, and a turtle.
Yep. A turtle. You read that right. Don't be jealous.
You're going to find Billionaires, Bad Boys, Military Guys and loads of sexiness.
Something for everyone, hopefully. I'd love to connect with you. Check out the links below and come find me.
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February 7, 2025Skimmed.
Welp, this was something. Auction winner to fake fiancée, real quick.
Roman (33) has been through so much after losing his parents, and now he's all about keeping people at a distance. Trust issues? Yeah, he's got them for sure.
Kaira (29) is an aspiring author and sunshine personified who wanted to "save" everyone in need, and right now, that someone is him.
They agreed to be fake engaged for six months, and we all know how that usually plays out; feelings are bound to get involved.
Reading about how prickly Roman could be with others and even his own staff just shows that this is a disaster waiting to happen.
It also didn't help that Kaira ignored and took for granted the people who love her (her BFF and parents) all because she made it her mission to fix him. She got wrapped up in him and made her whole world about him.
Then the whole third-act breakup went down.
She entered the one room he said to avoid, and he caught her in the act. He thinks this is her breaking his trust, even though she didn't mean any harm and was just curious about the room (his mom's art studio).
I get that Kaira shouldn't have gone into that room, but Roman totally blew things out of proportion. He might have tried to hold back a bit, but the way he said his words was just so cutting and hurtful. He's so stuck in his own thoughts and dealing with those trust issues that he just can't seem to trust her or cut her some slack.
She apologized for what she did, but he just wouldn't hear her out. So, instead of having a conversation about it, he just ended their fake engagement and kicked her out of his mansion.
Then they were separated for nine months—read that again, NINE MONTHS! And this omega (I read that this is the lowest in the dominance hierarchy, and this is him in my eyes) didn't even go after her.
The author made it look like both of them needed that time to work on themselves.
Yet, with all that time to sort their sh*t out, you’d think he’d finally pull his head out of his ass and chase after his TOTGA. I mean, he did say he was still hung up on her, right? But freaking nah, it was still Kaira who went after him to relive the first time they met by bidding on him. That scene was sooo frustrating and cringeworthy (cuz it's public grand gesture, not a fan).
And here's his lame apology for what happened to them: "Kaira, I'm sorry for how things ended between us. I've had a lot of time to think, to understand where I went wrong.". After that pathetic speech, all is well again between them. 🤦♀️
So, if readers expect a freaking grovel, look elsewhere; they won't find it here. This man is definitely not it.
The only positive aspect here was that they never became involved with OP during their separation. Small mercies, but not enough to make me feel better about how that sh*tty breakup went down.
I knew there's a reason why I stopped reading this author's book. His MMCs are so not worth swooning over, and the heroines are way too nice and forgiving. 🥴
Welp, this was something. Auction winner to fake fiancée, real quick.
Roman (33) has been through so much after losing his parents, and now he's all about keeping people at a distance. Trust issues? Yeah, he's got them for sure.
Kaira (29) is an aspiring author and sunshine personified who wanted to "save" everyone in need, and right now, that someone is him.
They agreed to be fake engaged for six months, and we all know how that usually plays out; feelings are bound to get involved.
Reading about how prickly Roman could be with others and even his own staff just shows that this is a disaster waiting to happen.
It also didn't help that Kaira ignored and took for granted the people who love her (her BFF and parents) all because she made it her mission to fix him. She got wrapped up in him and made her whole world about him.
Then the whole third-act breakup went down.
She entered the one room he said to avoid, and he caught her in the act. He thinks this is her breaking his trust, even though she didn't mean any harm and was just curious about the room (his mom's art studio).
I get that Kaira shouldn't have gone into that room, but Roman totally blew things out of proportion. He might have tried to hold back a bit, but the way he said his words was just so cutting and hurtful. He's so stuck in his own thoughts and dealing with those trust issues that he just can't seem to trust her or cut her some slack.
She apologized for what she did, but he just wouldn't hear her out. So, instead of having a conversation about it, he just ended their fake engagement and kicked her out of his mansion.
Then they were separated for nine months—read that again, NINE MONTHS! And this omega (I read that this is the lowest in the dominance hierarchy, and this is him in my eyes) didn't even go after her.
The author made it look like both of them needed that time to work on themselves.
Yet, with all that time to sort their sh*t out, you’d think he’d finally pull his head out of his ass and chase after his TOTGA. I mean, he did say he was still hung up on her, right? But freaking nah, it was still Kaira who went after him to relive the first time they met by bidding on him. That scene was sooo frustrating and cringeworthy (cuz it's public grand gesture, not a fan).
And here's his lame apology for what happened to them: "Kaira, I'm sorry for how things ended between us. I've had a lot of time to think, to understand where I went wrong.". After that pathetic speech, all is well again between them. 🤦♀️
So, if readers expect a freaking grovel, look elsewhere; they won't find it here. This man is definitely not it.
The only positive aspect here was that they never became involved with OP during their separation. Small mercies, but not enough to make me feel better about how that sh*tty breakup went down.
I knew there's a reason why I stopped reading this author's book. His MMCs are so not worth swooning over, and the heroines are way too nice and forgiving. 🥴
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 31, 2025
This book made me smile so much while reading it. The story touches on lots of darker emotions and has some darker moments, but overall, it’s just so silly and happy I couldn’t pry the goofy grin off my face for love nor money. Roman is a quintessential jerk. He had his reasons, but it takes a lot to get past them. Kaira is an optimist plagued by Murphy’s Law. The two of them together are an opposites attract, grumpy-sunshine, Cinderella tale of epic proportions. I had so much fun with this book, and I wish it weren’t over already.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author.
January 30, 2025
3.5/4
Kaira Foster isn’t the one making events beautiful—she’s just the muscle hauling boxes. But when she’s tasked with wrangling the billionaire bachelors for a charity auction, she accidentally "wins" Roman Kelly, heir to an LA empire, with an ill-timed sneeze. Instead of being mad, Roman is relieved to escape the eager socialites and even covers the bid.
Their one required date should have been the end of it, but when Roman needs a PR-friendly fiancée, Kaira becomes his perfect (fake) match. What he doesn’t expect? Her warmth and authenticity slowly melting his icy exterior.
Weston Parker delivers a sizzling, opposites-attract romance with heart, humor, and undeniable chemistry.
ARC provided for an honest review.
Kaira Foster isn’t the one making events beautiful—she’s just the muscle hauling boxes. But when she’s tasked with wrangling the billionaire bachelors for a charity auction, she accidentally "wins" Roman Kelly, heir to an LA empire, with an ill-timed sneeze. Instead of being mad, Roman is relieved to escape the eager socialites and even covers the bid.
Their one required date should have been the end of it, but when Roman needs a PR-friendly fiancée, Kaira becomes his perfect (fake) match. What he doesn’t expect? Her warmth and authenticity slowly melting his icy exterior.
Weston Parker delivers a sizzling, opposites-attract romance with heart, humor, and undeniable chemistry.
ARC provided for an honest review.
March 19, 2025
The main characters, Roman and Kaira, are perfectly flawed, each carrying their baggage. However, this baggage is relatable, and at times so are their emotions and reactions, even if they can be over the top. The story starts with a dynamic like oil and water—ice versus sunshine—but as the timeline progresses, there’s significant personal growth, making it feel like watching friends mature and find themselves.
Every character played a role in Roman and Kaira's story, contributing to a seamless flow. The staff members and personal friends added vital depth that enhanced the main narrative and brought it to life.
This story played with my emotions a bit, but I’m closing it out with a sigh of contentment.
Every character played a role in Roman and Kaira's story, contributing to a seamless flow. The staff members and personal friends added vital depth that enhanced the main narrative and brought it to life.
This story played with my emotions a bit, but I’m closing it out with a sigh of contentment.
January 31, 2025
I really enjoyed this book. It made me laugh, it made me cry. I loved the characters and it was really great seeing the personal growth of both Roman and Kaira over the course of their relationship. They are such complete opposites, but they go together perfectly. They fill in the missing pieces for each other. I was wrapped up in the story from the beginning and it was hard to put down.
I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 11, 2025
Valentine's Billionaire Auction
Absolutely beautiful 😍 love story! A Billionaire and a female woman who has no intention of bidding at an auction, unfortunately circumstances happen and misunderstanding the bidding is assumed to her. This story will keep you guessing, many ups and downs, misunderstandings, and paparazzi can be brutal! Definitely a great story about healing, learning about oneself, life, and just what forgiveness 🙏 is!
Absolutely beautiful 😍 love story! A Billionaire and a female woman who has no intention of bidding at an auction, unfortunately circumstances happen and misunderstanding the bidding is assumed to her. This story will keep you guessing, many ups and downs, misunderstandings, and paparazzi can be brutal! Definitely a great story about healing, learning about oneself, life, and just what forgiveness 🙏 is!
March 21, 2025
Very good book
I enjoyed the book. Thank goodness for him and how he rescued her. I’m happy how it ended with them.
I enjoyed the book. Thank goodness for him and how he rescued her. I’m happy how it ended with them.
March 31, 2025
1st reading: Decently well written from a grammar and punctuation standpoint, though there are some sentence fragments scattered throughout. The plot is predictable with the inevitable third-act breakup, but there are a few side plots. The main characters are relatively well-developed, and both grow and change over the course of the novel.
Although this book does have a couple of things going for it, generally speaking I was underwhelmed and a bit bored. As I mentioned, the plot's predictable, the "spicy" scenes are prosaic and perfunctory, and many of the scenes where Roman and Kaira are getting along are a bit saccharine and just skim the surface. There's also one major confusing thing about the timeline: The book is called "Valentine's Billionaire Auction," and the venue where the auction takes place is set up for Valentine's Day (and at the end of the book, there's a second auction that's moved specifically from Valentine's Day to Christmas), yet after the auction we learn that Valentine's Day is yet to happen - like for about a month. (The day of the inevitable breakup actually happens ON Valentine's Day. Can someone explain this glaring, egregious continuity error to me please?)
There are also a number of missed opportunities; for instance, there's one romantic scene where the couple get soaked in the rain. They end up in Roman's bedroom, where he unzips Kaira's dress, and it drops to the floor. On what planet does a wet dress just drop to the floor when unzipped? The missed opportunity is having Roman peel that wet dress off her... Just one example.
I will say that, although the reason for the third-act breakup feels incredibly contrived (which always annoys me), their parting is the catalyst for Roman to finally do some soul-searching and to change his ways. His parents were taken from him when he was just a boy, and he's closed himself off emotionally from everyone since then, but Kaira has shown him how things could be if he allows people in. The scene where he apologizes to his loyal staff, most of whom have known him since childhood, is *almost* moving. (Kaira goes through a transformation as well, but it's not as significant in my opinion as Roman's.)
I'll admit this is one book where I honestly didn't give a crap if the couple got back together again. Like many romance novels these days, there's a bonus epilogue available; I usually read these just to be thorough, but I skipped it in this instance, because I just don't give a damn.
Although this book does have a couple of things going for it, generally speaking I was underwhelmed and a bit bored. As I mentioned, the plot's predictable, the "spicy" scenes are prosaic and perfunctory, and many of the scenes where Roman and Kaira are getting along are a bit saccharine and just skim the surface. There's also one major confusing thing about the timeline: The book is called "Valentine's Billionaire Auction," and the venue where the auction takes place is set up for Valentine's Day (and at the end of the book, there's a second auction that's moved specifically from Valentine's Day to Christmas), yet after the auction we learn that Valentine's Day is yet to happen - like for about a month. (The day of the inevitable breakup actually happens ON Valentine's Day. Can someone explain this glaring, egregious continuity error to me please?)
There are also a number of missed opportunities; for instance, there's one romantic scene where the couple get soaked in the rain. They end up in Roman's bedroom, where he unzips Kaira's dress, and it drops to the floor. On what planet does a wet dress just drop to the floor when unzipped? The missed opportunity is having Roman peel that wet dress off her... Just one example.
I will say that, although the reason for the third-act breakup feels incredibly contrived (which always annoys me), their parting is the catalyst for Roman to finally do some soul-searching and to change his ways. His parents were taken from him when he was just a boy, and he's closed himself off emotionally from everyone since then, but Kaira has shown him how things could be if he allows people in. The scene where he apologizes to his loyal staff, most of whom have known him since childhood, is *almost* moving. (Kaira goes through a transformation as well, but it's not as significant in my opinion as Roman's.)
I'll admit this is one book where I honestly didn't give a crap if the couple got back together again. Like many romance novels these days, there's a bonus epilogue available; I usually read these just to be thorough, but I skipped it in this instance, because I just don't give a damn.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 30, 2025
Kaira Foster works for an event planning company, only she is not the one making things beautiful; she is just a mule unloading boxes from a van and muscling them into the venue. After everything is delivered to the ballroom of the elegant Kelly Hotel, Kaira is directed to wrangle the three billionaires who are going to be auctioned off, and one of them is Roman Kelly, heir to the family who owns a good portion of Los Angeles.
When Roman’s turn comes, the bidding is fast and furious, then at the end Kaira sneezes, and the auctioneer, misinterpreting the sound, declares her the winner at $110,000! Expecting Roman to be furious with her, instead he is grateful to be saved by the socialite women ready to pounce, so he promises to cover the bid. As they complete their required date, the difference between them is crystal clear, and Kaira is positive that she will never see Roman, even though he tells her that he might call on her to collect on the money owed. That opportunity comes earlier than expected when he gets on the wrong side of the press again and the his board of directors suggest that he find a woman who can help balance him out. Thus he arranges a six-month fake engagement to Kaira Foster.
Little does Roman know that Kaira will turn his world upside down as her normal, down-to-earth, caring personality thaws the deep freeze around his heart and provides a path to happiness if he is brave enough to take it.
Wowsa, what a story! Weston Parker has penned a beautiful second-chance romance that features two people from opposite walks of life who meet under the most unusual circumstance imaginable, yet as their fake engagement moves forward, they become more connected and unknowingly lean into each other for support. The electricity between them is so scorching hot yet also so tender that I was rooting for them to find a way to their forever HEA. Don’t miss this one!
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily offer my honest opinion.
When Roman’s turn comes, the bidding is fast and furious, then at the end Kaira sneezes, and the auctioneer, misinterpreting the sound, declares her the winner at $110,000! Expecting Roman to be furious with her, instead he is grateful to be saved by the socialite women ready to pounce, so he promises to cover the bid. As they complete their required date, the difference between them is crystal clear, and Kaira is positive that she will never see Roman, even though he tells her that he might call on her to collect on the money owed. That opportunity comes earlier than expected when he gets on the wrong side of the press again and the his board of directors suggest that he find a woman who can help balance him out. Thus he arranges a six-month fake engagement to Kaira Foster.
Little does Roman know that Kaira will turn his world upside down as her normal, down-to-earth, caring personality thaws the deep freeze around his heart and provides a path to happiness if he is brave enough to take it.
Wowsa, what a story! Weston Parker has penned a beautiful second-chance romance that features two people from opposite walks of life who meet under the most unusual circumstance imaginable, yet as their fake engagement moves forward, they become more connected and unknowingly lean into each other for support. The electricity between them is so scorching hot yet also so tender that I was rooting for them to find a way to their forever HEA. Don’t miss this one!
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily offer my honest opinion.
January 31, 2025
Kaira Foster may work for an event planning company, but she’s not the one creating the magic—she’s the one hauling heavy boxes and setting up behind the scenes. When she’s tasked with rounding up the three billionaires set to be auctioned off at the glamorous Kelly Hotel, she has no idea her night is about to take a wild turn—especially when one of those billionaires is Roman Kelly, heir to a massive Los Angeles empire.
As Roman takes the stage, the bidding war is intense—until a simple sneeze changes everything. Mistaking the sound for a bid, the auctioneer crowns Kaira the winner at a staggering $110,000! Expecting Roman’s frustration, she’s stunned when he’s actually relieved to escape the socialites vying for his attention. He even agrees to cover the bid himself.
During their obligatory date, it’s clear they come from completely different worlds, and Kaira is sure she’ll never cross paths with Roman again. But fate has other plans. When another PR scandal lands him in hot water, his board insists he find a woman to balance out his reputation. His solution? A six-month fake engagement with none other than Kaira Foster.
What starts as a strategic arrangement soon turns into something neither of them expected. Kaira’s warmth and grounded nature slowly break through Roman’s icy walls, offering him a glimpse of happiness—if he’s willing to take the risk.
Weston Parker delivers a swoon-worthy romance that brings together two unlikely souls in the most unexpected way. The chemistry is electric, the tension is palpable, and I was rooting for them from start to finish. If you love a good opposites-attract, fake-engagement love story, this one is a must-read!
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and am sharing my honest opinion.
As Roman takes the stage, the bidding war is intense—until a simple sneeze changes everything. Mistaking the sound for a bid, the auctioneer crowns Kaira the winner at a staggering $110,000! Expecting Roman’s frustration, she’s stunned when he’s actually relieved to escape the socialites vying for his attention. He even agrees to cover the bid himself.
During their obligatory date, it’s clear they come from completely different worlds, and Kaira is sure she’ll never cross paths with Roman again. But fate has other plans. When another PR scandal lands him in hot water, his board insists he find a woman to balance out his reputation. His solution? A six-month fake engagement with none other than Kaira Foster.
What starts as a strategic arrangement soon turns into something neither of them expected. Kaira’s warmth and grounded nature slowly break through Roman’s icy walls, offering him a glimpse of happiness—if he’s willing to take the risk.
Weston Parker delivers a swoon-worthy romance that brings together two unlikely souls in the most unexpected way. The chemistry is electric, the tension is palpable, and I was rooting for them from start to finish. If you love a good opposites-attract, fake-engagement love story, this one is a must-read!
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and am sharing my honest opinion.
February 1, 2025
Kaira is your average woman with a little curve to her body. She has always been hard on herself and has little self-esteem. Roman is a billionaire who is mad at the world and he despises the media. Kaira and Roman’s paths cross when she is working as a cater for a charity night with a billionaire auction when she accidentally sneezes her arm is mistaken for a bid and she wins a night with Roman. She tries to explain it was an accident but Roman didn’t want to do the auction anyway so he agrees to cover the cost of the bid and makes Kaira go on the date with him. To say that Kaira could care less that he is a billionaire is putting it mildly. She sets him straight about his ways and his attitude and how he treats people. Roman is shocked about her directness toward him. No one has ever talked to him that way before an he actually respects her bluntness. When he finds himself in trouble with the board of his company and they ask him to consider finding a woman to be with to help his reputation he knows just the person. He makes Kaira an offer she can’t refuse but will she fall for him in the process? Will Roman finally find the one who brings him down to earth and, on everyone else’s level, so to speak.
I loved this book and how Kaira taught Roman how to love again and feel something other than bitterness. Roman taught Kaira how to have self esteem and be confident. The chemistry was off the charts and the story was just all around great.
I received an arc copy of this book and this is my honest review.
I loved this book and how Kaira taught Roman how to love again and feel something other than bitterness. Roman taught Kaira how to have self esteem and be confident. The chemistry was off the charts and the story was just all around great.
I received an arc copy of this book and this is my honest review.
February 8, 2025
“Valentine’s Billionaire Auction” is a fake fiancé, opposites attract story from Weston Parker, featuring some interesting, creative twists. It’s a fun read with angst and passion in perfect doses throughout the story.
Kaira Foster is a hard-working woman, determined to make it on her own despite the obstacles in her way. When she’s hired for a gig with an event planning company, not only is the job not at all what she expected, but one thing after another goes downhill. Roman Kelly, the incredibly wealthy heir to a family that owns a good portion of Los Angeles, is one of the billionaires on the block for a charity bachelor auction. To say he is a reluctant participant would be an understatement. He’d rather write a check to the charity, and get back to his office where some significant problems are waiting for him. A series of mishaps ends up with Kaira winning the auction she never meant to bid on, and sets the stage for a complicated bargain between her and Roman.
I thought the author did job developing the relationship between the main characters, and navigating the complications surrounding them. There was a lot more separating them than the obvious financial gap. The physical chemistry between them was intense, but just like in the real world, there needed to be more between them to make a sustainable relationship possible. The secondary characters and didn’t want to the story, particularly her best friend and his beloved aunt. Those other connections made Kaira and Roman more authentic.
Kaira Foster is a hard-working woman, determined to make it on her own despite the obstacles in her way. When she’s hired for a gig with an event planning company, not only is the job not at all what she expected, but one thing after another goes downhill. Roman Kelly, the incredibly wealthy heir to a family that owns a good portion of Los Angeles, is one of the billionaires on the block for a charity bachelor auction. To say he is a reluctant participant would be an understatement. He’d rather write a check to the charity, and get back to his office where some significant problems are waiting for him. A series of mishaps ends up with Kaira winning the auction she never meant to bid on, and sets the stage for a complicated bargain between her and Roman.
I thought the author did job developing the relationship between the main characters, and navigating the complications surrounding them. There was a lot more separating them than the obvious financial gap. The physical chemistry between them was intense, but just like in the real world, there needed to be more between them to make a sustainable relationship possible. The secondary characters and didn’t want to the story, particularly her best friend and his beloved aunt. Those other connections made Kaira and Roman more authentic.
January 31, 2025
You need this book in your life; it's different, Roman is a cruel man, Kiara changes that. Kiara is a poor girl, working hard. She wants to be an author but she has no self esteem. Roman is a billionaire, and agrees to be auctioned off at the fundraiser Kiara is working at because the charity is for kids with cancer. He seems to just be a typical, stereotype rich, stuck up man that doesn't like anyone. Kiara loves helping people and has a heart of gold. When Roman's reputation of being a jerk and all around hateful man. It starts affecting his business. The paparazzi is always following him and printing lies about him. They just don't like his attitude and push his buttons to make him act out so they can record it and make his life more miserable. When Kiara sneezes and wins the auction for one hundred thousand and ten dollars she doesn't have, she wants to tell the auction to do it over, she only sneezed. But he'd rather pay her bid than to go to dinner with the other woman bidding on him! A little later the board of his company says he has to do something about his reputation with the paparazzi. So they come up with the fake wife, he asks her, he felt some chemistry with her. Will she accept an offer she can't refuse? Will they make it through the contract? Can she help him be a nicer man? Thank you Wes for this beautiful romance and a breathtaking HEA.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
March 5, 2025
So Good,Beautiful!
Roman was a grouchy billionaire and he didn't care who's feelings he hurt,walk on he was just miserable and rude! Kara was a down to earth girl that was trying live and work,that is until the day she was working a event that changed her life for a little while.It started off with a sneeze and she had a very bad temple billionaire for a few hours and she wasn't afraid to let him know that he was rude and insufferable fool! He needed to change his ways for his company and his board came up with a plan and when he had a women in mind ,he thought of Kaira,she said yes.She worked on him changing his matters,his dispersion, they also got to know each,their dreams, hers was to become a writer. Roman 's walls were coming down,people notice that he was smiling more,even tempered until the day Kaira's curious ways got her life to change back to the way it was.Roman couldn't trust her and she decided to move back in with her friend Carla but she didn't because she felt used and other things,so she moved back in with her parents.She was so miserable, but time went buy,she did work on her dream,made peace with Carla and thought of Roman. Roman thought of the women he lost,worked on improving him self.This story does have a happy ending,The Beauty does get her Grumpy Beast,the mild matter one!
Roman was a grouchy billionaire and he didn't care who's feelings he hurt,walk on he was just miserable and rude! Kara was a down to earth girl that was trying live and work,that is until the day she was working a event that changed her life for a little while.It started off with a sneeze and she had a very bad temple billionaire for a few hours and she wasn't afraid to let him know that he was rude and insufferable fool! He needed to change his ways for his company and his board came up with a plan and when he had a women in mind ,he thought of Kaira,she said yes.She worked on him changing his matters,his dispersion, they also got to know each,their dreams, hers was to become a writer. Roman 's walls were coming down,people notice that he was smiling more,even tempered until the day Kaira's curious ways got her life to change back to the way it was.Roman couldn't trust her and she decided to move back in with her friend Carla but she didn't because she felt used and other things,so she moved back in with her parents.She was so miserable, but time went buy,she did work on her dream,made peace with Carla and thought of Roman. Roman thought of the women he lost,worked on improving him self.This story does have a happy ending,The Beauty does get her Grumpy Beast,the mild matter one!
January 31, 2025
Roman and Kelly’s story is a very emotional amazing one!
Roman Kelly is a billionaire and can’t seem to fight his demons. He has built a wall around his heart and seems very angry all the time and doesn’t treat people right. But what made him like that? Kaira Foster is poor and can’t seem to keep a job. They meet at a charity gala when Roman is one of three men who are being auctioned off for a date the same night. When he is up Kaira sneezes and the auctioneer takes that as a bid for $110,000 and she wins Roman. Of course she doesn’t have the money so he puts it up for her. They really don’t like each other at all. Roman’s business is in jeopardy because of his attitude and personality, so he asks Kaira to be his fake fiancé with a contract because it benefits them both. She agrees although they still don’t like each other. So many emotions and at times they both show little bouts of vulnerability. At one point get your tissues ready because you’ll need them. This story if full of just about every emotion you can think of. It’s steamy, too. It goes from heartfelt to heartbreak and to heartfelt with everything in between. Weston Parker’s writing is superb!
Roman Kelly is a billionaire and can’t seem to fight his demons. He has built a wall around his heart and seems very angry all the time and doesn’t treat people right. But what made him like that? Kaira Foster is poor and can’t seem to keep a job. They meet at a charity gala when Roman is one of three men who are being auctioned off for a date the same night. When he is up Kaira sneezes and the auctioneer takes that as a bid for $110,000 and she wins Roman. Of course she doesn’t have the money so he puts it up for her. They really don’t like each other at all. Roman’s business is in jeopardy because of his attitude and personality, so he asks Kaira to be his fake fiancé with a contract because it benefits them both. She agrees although they still don’t like each other. So many emotions and at times they both show little bouts of vulnerability. At one point get your tissues ready because you’ll need them. This story if full of just about every emotion you can think of. It’s steamy, too. It goes from heartfelt to heartbreak and to heartfelt with everything in between. Weston Parker’s writing is superb!
February 10, 2025
Valentines auction is won by a sneeze
Ciara never realized when she took the gig working for an event planner that her life would take a big change. She never thought sneezing would bring her winning an evening with Rowan Taylor, billionaire. She didn't know how to get out of paying one hundred and ten thousand dollars? Rowan wouldn't let her go back to explain. He would rather pay the amount himself.
He enjoyed his evening with Ciara. She wasn't the typical woman he went out with. He was drawn to her.
Rowan was a hard person to get a long-term. Grumpy, rude and obnoxious. His board of Directors , have told him he has to change his image or their business will suffer.
He decided to ask Ciara to be his fake fiance to help with his image. She agrees to help him.
She has to get past his cold exterior and his heart.
His house staff love her. She's down to earth, friendly and big hearted.
Weston Parker has hit it out of the park with these two characters. I fell in love with these two. She slowly worms into his heart. But you know something has to happen to break them apart for a while. Weston, you never disappoint. Great story.
Ciara never realized when she took the gig working for an event planner that her life would take a big change. She never thought sneezing would bring her winning an evening with Rowan Taylor, billionaire. She didn't know how to get out of paying one hundred and ten thousand dollars? Rowan wouldn't let her go back to explain. He would rather pay the amount himself.
He enjoyed his evening with Ciara. She wasn't the typical woman he went out with. He was drawn to her.
Rowan was a hard person to get a long-term. Grumpy, rude and obnoxious. His board of Directors , have told him he has to change his image or their business will suffer.
He decided to ask Ciara to be his fake fiance to help with his image. She agrees to help him.
She has to get past his cold exterior and his heart.
His house staff love her. She's down to earth, friendly and big hearted.
Weston Parker has hit it out of the park with these two characters. I fell in love with these two. She slowly worms into his heart. But you know something has to happen to break them apart for a while. Weston, you never disappoint. Great story.
January 31, 2025
Kaira Foster works for an event planning company and is starting at the bottom of the chain being the workhorse who has to haul all the party stuff into the grand ballroom. She gets it done, exhausted, sweaty and tired but her boss tells her to go get the 3 billionaires who have volunteer to be auctioned off for charity and she does as she is told. Curious as to what is going to happen Kaira stands in the back with the wait staff watching as the glamorous, overdone women bid on the billionaires. It is Roman's turn and every woman is bidding to be the lucky winner. Kaira sneezes and the auctioneer takes it for a bid and she has Roman for the promised date.
This is just the start of the story and Kaira ends up being Roman's fake fiance to help Roman with his not so stellar reputation. The chemistry between these two are off the chart and the ups and downs through out will having you on the edge of your seat wanting more.
This was a great read and you will not be disappointed!
This is just the start of the story and Kaira ends up being Roman's fake fiance to help Roman with his not so stellar reputation. The chemistry between these two are off the chart and the ups and downs through out will having you on the edge of your seat wanting more.
This was a great read and you will not be disappointed!
January 31, 2025
You’ll enjoy Kaira and Roman’s story. Neither is where they want to be when fate brings them together. He’s a grumpy billionaire businessman with a reputation his PR firm aims to improve. Their solution is for him to be auctioned off for charity and she’s a set-up person for the event planner. What happens when she sneezes and becomes the winner of a $110,000 bid. Obviously she doesn’t have the money to pay up and things get interesting when he bails her out. She’s a breath of fresh air and definitely his opposite. She speaks her mind and is not impressed with his enormous wealth or his immense wealth. Their chemistry is explosive at times but they’re opposites in every way and problems develop. Does their fake engagement become real? Do they get a second chance? The books will keep you laughing and wanting more. Well written with some twists and. I received a free advance copy of this book from the author and I voluntarily chose to write a review.
February 4, 2025
Kaira and Roman's story is one I enjoyed they met at a Valentine's Day Billionaire Bachelor Auction where he wasn't supposed to be in the auction and she wouldn't ordinarily be in any position to meet him let alone bid on him. She had no intention of bidding but accidentally sneezed and won the bid!
As the bidding finished Roman grabbed her and ran out of the auction without allowing her to put things right as he didn't want to have to spend time with any of the society women who had hoped to win him. When she explains Roman pays the amount Kaira bid by accident happy to have escaped the auction. When a few days later to improve his image he decides he needs a pretend fiancee, he asks her to fill the role.
These two are very different I loved how Kaira and Roman interact and how he changes the more time they spend together. I loved following along on their journey of mutual discovery and change.
February 23, 2025
Roman & Kaira: Kaira is working hard just to pay the bills. She's working a charity auction where the items for bid are billionaires and a night of fun. When her shift is over she's caught admiring the room by her boss who tells her to wrangle the men for the show. Roman is one of the men up for auction. After a mishap has Kaira making the final bid in the auction, she's whisked away by her billionaire for their date. They didn't get along especially being that they are from two different woorlds.
Roman needs to clean up his image or his business will tank. His business will tank o if he doesn't clean it up. His board suggests that he settle down with. And from here, a brilliant idea is born. Roman asks Kaira to pretend to be his fiance. The book then becomes watch the two of them as the fall in love.
It's a good heartwarming story that isn't without typical. I liked the book but I did find the bff did blow way out of proportion once Kaira became more involved with Roman.
Roman needs to clean up his image or his business will tank. His business will tank o if he doesn't clean it up. His board suggests that he settle down with. And from here, a brilliant idea is born. Roman asks Kaira to pretend to be his fiance. The book then becomes watch the two of them as the fall in love.
It's a good heartwarming story that isn't without typical. I liked the book but I did find the bff did blow way out of proportion once Kaira became more involved with Roman.
January 31, 2025
VALENTINES BILLIONAIRE AUCTION is a without doubt a Cinderella story with some strange turns of events starting with the auction. Kaira is the “pack horse” for an event planning company setting up the charity auction. Meant to stay way in the background, it doesn’t quite pan out that way.
As the story progresses, Kaira is difficult to get a read on. She’s sometimes lacking confidence and other times quite sassy to Roman’s delight. I do like her quirky internal dialogue.
Roman is not what he seems, and that is what you will keep reading to uncover. Something makes him a PR nightmare for his companies. Details trickle out and his fake relationship with Kaira, while rocky at times, will help peel back those layers.
I received an early copy of this book to read to offer my opinion. It’s light reading and a fairly typical Cinderella style romance.
As the story progresses, Kaira is difficult to get a read on. She’s sometimes lacking confidence and other times quite sassy to Roman’s delight. I do like her quirky internal dialogue.
Roman is not what he seems, and that is what you will keep reading to uncover. Something makes him a PR nightmare for his companies. Details trickle out and his fake relationship with Kaira, while rocky at times, will help peel back those layers.
I received an early copy of this book to read to offer my opinion. It’s light reading and a fairly typical Cinderella style romance.
January 31, 2025
4.5 Stars!! Kaira Foster always wanted to be a romance writer, but she had bills to pay. So, she takes a job as the muscle for an event coordinator. She is told to "wrangle" the billionaires for their auction which is where she meets Roman Kelly, who is beyond gorgeous. When a bad timed sneeze has her winning the auction for Kelly, she wants to go back and clear things up, but he says he will cover her for the cost and that there is no way he is going back to be auctioned again. She goes on the date and things should have ended there, but Roman is told he needs a pr-friendly fake fiancé to improve his image. Kaira becomes his fiancé for the next six months. What could go wrong as things heat up between the two of them? Good read. Enjoy!!
I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
February 2, 2025
This book is the story of Kaira and Roman.
Roman had agreed to walk the runway at a Billionaire's Charity Auction, as he's waiting to go on boy. Is he having second thoughts. Kaira is working tonight for the caterer, but just as they are bidding on Roman, she sneezes, and it is taken as the winning bid. He fast rushes off the stage and grabs her hand before she can say anything. When he finds out she can't cover the bid, he tells her he will if she will go on the date with him.
A while later the board of his company tells him, he needs to change his image. They think he needs to settle down, as he is creating a PR nightmare for the business. He thinks of Kaira and offers her a job she can't refuse.
I loved this book it was always something else coming around the corner.
Go pick up a copy you won't be disappointed.
Roman had agreed to walk the runway at a Billionaire's Charity Auction, as he's waiting to go on boy. Is he having second thoughts. Kaira is working tonight for the caterer, but just as they are bidding on Roman, she sneezes, and it is taken as the winning bid. He fast rushes off the stage and grabs her hand before she can say anything. When he finds out she can't cover the bid, he tells her he will if she will go on the date with him.
A while later the board of his company tells him, he needs to change his image. They think he needs to settle down, as he is creating a PR nightmare for the business. He thinks of Kaira and offers her a job she can't refuse.
I loved this book it was always something else coming around the corner.
Go pick up a copy you won't be disappointed.
February 4, 2025
This is a brilliant fake romance read.
Roman is a grumpy billionaire who is being auctioned at a charity event.
Kaira is working the event and was not expecting a sneeze to be a winning bid on Roman. She wants to tell them about the mistake but he drags her out of the event and offers to pay the fee himself.
They are complete opposites and she doesn't put up with his grump.
Later when his business is struggling his board members tell him he needs to improve his image and he knows just the person to help him. Kaira will be his fake fiance for 6 months.
It doesn't take long for Kaira to change his grumpy image and they soon get close. But can a fake relationship turn real when doubts start to set in.
A must read with plenty of ups and downs and so much love but can they get their hea.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Roman is a grumpy billionaire who is being auctioned at a charity event.
Kaira is working the event and was not expecting a sneeze to be a winning bid on Roman. She wants to tell them about the mistake but he drags her out of the event and offers to pay the fee himself.
They are complete opposites and she doesn't put up with his grump.
Later when his business is struggling his board members tell him he needs to improve his image and he knows just the person to help him. Kaira will be his fake fiance for 6 months.
It doesn't take long for Kaira to change his grumpy image and they soon get close. But can a fake relationship turn real when doubts start to set in.
A must read with plenty of ups and downs and so much love but can they get their hea.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
February 4, 2025
Valentine's Billionaire Auction: A Fake Fiancée Romance follows billionaire Roman Kelly and Kaira Foster. Kaira isn’t in charge of the Valentine’s day charity auction, an event that draws in every form of middle aged woman looking for a chance to date an eligible bachelor, She’s not even attending as a guest, but as part of the staff, so when a mistimed sneeze has her making the winning bid on Roman, she panics. Roman discovers that she is unable to pay the amount, and decides to cover the price, but at the cost of playing the part of Roman’s fake fiance. What starts off as one date, turns into a six month PR event, all in the hope of making Roman look better in the press. Can Kaira’s warm and bubbly personality find a way to thaw Roman’s icy exterior? And can the pair find true happiness?
February 18, 2025
Roman and Kaira
He’s a billionaire and she’s a helper at the bachelor auction for charity. She sneezes and somehow ends up winning the billionaire she can’t pay for. She’s like a Snow White and he’s this super grump. Honestly the pacing was bad. He is so freaking grumpy and just not mentally attractive… but he puts a blanket on her and she is all sexed up with hearts in her eyes…no substance. The breakup was weak - she opened a door to his mom’s art studio after he told her not to… he goes nutso… kicks her out.
So the breakup was good for them both. They both needed to grow by themselves… but just a little too contrived. Then a year later - she’s a successful novelist and can bid over $100,000 on him again- ehh neat and tidy. Woosh - she wins the bid, he kisses her… and straight to his bedroom… ehh
6 months later a real proposal with the same ring
He’s a billionaire and she’s a helper at the bachelor auction for charity. She sneezes and somehow ends up winning the billionaire she can’t pay for. She’s like a Snow White and he’s this super grump. Honestly the pacing was bad. He is so freaking grumpy and just not mentally attractive… but he puts a blanket on her and she is all sexed up with hearts in her eyes…no substance. The breakup was weak - she opened a door to his mom’s art studio after he told her not to… he goes nutso… kicks her out.
So the breakup was good for them both. They both needed to grow by themselves… but just a little too contrived. Then a year later - she’s a successful novelist and can bid over $100,000 on him again- ehh neat and tidy. Woosh - she wins the bid, he kisses her… and straight to his bedroom… ehh
6 months later a real proposal with the same ring
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February 20, 2025
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the story of Kiara and Roman. Kiara is working at an auction as a server with a catering company when she accidentally bids on Roman, a billionaire who was auctioning himself for charity. Roman makes Kiara go on a date, which she didn't want to go. Kiara is not at all interested in Roman or his money, so when Roman is told he needs a fake fiance to improve his image, he knows Kiara is the one he wants. Kiara doesn't want to go along with the plan, but Roman reminds her he paid for her bit, so she owes him. Kiara reluctantly agrees, and soon they are the new it couple. i loved this book. I didn't want to like Roman, but he was likeable, after a bit. I liked how Kiara stood up to Roman and wasn't interested in his money or fame. This was another great one.
January 31, 2025
This is a raw and honest Cinderella story of Roman, a bristly billionaire with more money than manners, and Kaira, a wannabe writer with a strong and stoic sense of reality. These two get thrown together through the most unusual of circumstances - who knew a SNEEZE could win a bachelor auction! The story that follows is one of true growth and maybe a little romance. This is not your typical HEA at all - as a matter of fact, I wasn't even certain it was going to end well! However, the way that both of these characters grow and realize the scars they need to heal was so raw and full of emotion, that I found myself hurting for each of them. Weston Parker has once again proven that he is a master author and I look forward to any book he writes in the future!
February 5, 2025
While working at a charity auction Kaira unknowingly wins one of the bachelor’s but the worst part is she can’t afford to pay the amount he was auctioned for. She is grateful when he agrees to make the payment on his behalf but before she knows it one date has evolved into a fake engagement.
Roman is a successful businessman however the media attention he is garnering is influencing his business. He wants to help the charity but isn’t looking forward to be claimed by a wealthy socialite so Kaira is a surprise in so many ways especially when she might just be the solution to his business situation as well.
Kaira is exactly who Roman needs in his life as they take us a romantic and emotion filled journey as she shows him what really matters when it comes to life and love.
Roman is a successful businessman however the media attention he is garnering is influencing his business. He wants to help the charity but isn’t looking forward to be claimed by a wealthy socialite so Kaira is a surprise in so many ways especially when she might just be the solution to his business situation as well.
Kaira is exactly who Roman needs in his life as they take us a romantic and emotion filled journey as she shows him what really matters when it comes to life and love.
February 18, 2025
2.5 stars. I was really disappointed in this one-.
The book is called Valentine's Billionaire Auction, the said auction , started the story, but as you got into it, Valentines Day was several months away. Huh?
The main fermale lead Kaira started out as being described as a slightly over weight put upon person, who hadn't had much going right in her life. Suddenly after she "wins" Roman in the auction she's all gorgeous and confident??
And Roman well he was .... that's words failing me.
The story trudged for me, towards the inevitable, break up.
Then we have Kaira's so called bestie and room mate making it all about her!
By then I was skipping and not really invested any more.
For a better Review see Jen's below, she says it better than me.
The book is called Valentine's Billionaire Auction, the said auction , started the story, but as you got into it, Valentines Day was several months away. Huh?
The main fermale lead Kaira started out as being described as a slightly over weight put upon person, who hadn't had much going right in her life. Suddenly after she "wins" Roman in the auction she's all gorgeous and confident??
And Roman well he was .... that's words failing me.
The story trudged for me, towards the inevitable, break up.
Then we have Kaira's so called bestie and room mate making it all about her!
By then I was skipping and not really invested any more.
For a better Review see Jen's below, she says it better than me.
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