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Big Bad Billionaires #0.5
Vicious Billionaire
Seven snarly, grumpy jerkfaces. Seven years ago. One secret.
I will not stop until I hunt down every last person responsible for the incident. Until then...I fight, I build my empire. Become a billionaire in my own right. Women...they are simply irritants. So why is every encounter so empty? Meaningless. What am I searching for? Who am I in quest of? Will I know her when I see her? How will it be to hold her, have her, possess her, Make her...mine!
This is the prequel to the Big Bad Billionaires an enemies to lovers, fake relationship, billionaire romance series.
I will not stop until I hunt down every last person responsible for the incident. Until then...I fight, I build my empire. Become a billionaire in my own right. Women...they are simply irritants. So why is every encounter so empty? Meaningless. What am I searching for? Who am I in quest of? Will I know her when I see her? How will it be to hold her, have her, possess her, Make her...mine!
This is the prequel to the Big Bad Billionaires an enemies to lovers, fake relationship, billionaire romance series.
80 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 20, 2021
About the author
L. Steele
60 books2,622 followersAmazon top 4 bestselling author L. Steele is best known for her marriage of convenience, billionaire romance novels.
She writes about powerful men with ice in their veins who are brought to their knees by the curvy, strong women they never saw coming.
She lives for the heart-aching angst, the sharp banter, and the kind of raw, soul-deep connection that makes readers stay up until 4:00 AM because they cannot bear to leave her characters behind.
She strives to create stories that breathe. The kind of magic that imprints on your heart and stays with you long after you have read the final page.
Did she succeed? Message her and let her know. She loves hearing from her readers.
When she is not dreaming up her next OTT possessive MC, she can be found trading trivia with her husband, watching movies, or walking nature trails with a dirty chai latte in hand.
She writes about powerful men with ice in their veins who are brought to their knees by the curvy, strong women they never saw coming.
She lives for the heart-aching angst, the sharp banter, and the kind of raw, soul-deep connection that makes readers stay up until 4:00 AM because they cannot bear to leave her characters behind.
She strives to create stories that breathe. The kind of magic that imprints on your heart and stays with you long after you have read the final page.
Did she succeed? Message her and let her know. She loves hearing from her readers.
When she is not dreaming up her next OTT possessive MC, she can be found trading trivia with her husband, watching movies, or walking nature trails with a dirty chai latte in hand.
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March 10, 2025
Well…this was certainly a book. Yep.
December 27, 2021
1 star, maybe 1.5
DNFed @ about 50 %
It was juvenile, unrealistic and kinda stupid. Didn't like the writing or the plot.
And that's a novella.
So that should tell you something.
Tbh I got bored outta my mind and gave up because I didn't wanna force myself to continue.
And I wanted to like it, I really did.
I just couldn't.
That ain't my jam.
DNFed @ about 50 %
It was juvenile, unrealistic and kinda stupid. Didn't like the writing or the plot.
And that's a novella.
So that should tell you something.
Tbh I got bored outta my mind and gave up because I didn't wanna force myself to continue.
And I wanted to like it, I really did.
I just couldn't.
That ain't my jam.
March 21, 2021
Absolutely brilliant story on the Seven I love them even more now xo
Wowowwowow.
I have read all the books in the series currently out but this book has blown my mind. It makes things fall into place.
If you weren't already in love with the Seven then you will be after reading this.
Cant wait to see what's next!! 5*
Wowowwowow.
I have read all the books in the series currently out but this book has blown my mind. It makes things fall into place.
If you weren't already in love with the Seven then you will be after reading this.
Cant wait to see what's next!! 5*
June 11, 2021
This is the Prequel to L. Steele's Big Bad Billionaire's Series.
If you want to know the origins of the 7, their friendship & how their venture 7A was founded, well, this book will give you an insight into the beginnings.
The book is from Sinner's POV, which I actually think fits perfectly well.
If you're familiar with L. Steele's work , you'll find some answers to the questions that run around in your head, but not all of them..
It's quite a short story, but well worth reading!
If you want to know the origins of the 7, their friendship & how their venture 7A was founded, well, this book will give you an insight into the beginnings.
The book is from Sinner's POV, which I actually think fits perfectly well.
If you're familiar with L. Steele's work , you'll find some answers to the questions that run around in your head, but not all of them..
It's quite a short story, but well worth reading!
April 10, 2025
A quick read and a great set to the series. Thank you L. Steele for the gifted copy!
October 15, 2021
I appreciate the prequels that L Steele provides for this and the Mafia Heir series. Not only because they are free but because they allow you to decide if you want to read the full story.
Unfortunately, it's also the reason why I don't think I want to read these stories.
I love the men. Alone they're a solid piece of work but add the women and things start to get cheesy and at times, confusing.
No man is going to refer to himself as "moi." This tells me that the author is unable to separate the voices. A pet peeve of mine because when reading a dual POV novel, I like my men sounding like men, etc.
The word incident was used 21 times across nine chapters. Every chapter, the word is said sometimes three to four times in one scene or monologue. That's just crazy!
I also feel like too much is going on. Between breaking down how each of the seven men is affected by their kidnapping (the Voldemort of this book), the paths they are choosing, the lead they have gotten on said kidnapping and explaining how a 13-year-old boy can skirt the system for six years.
Seems there was NO adult at his his private school - which we still don't know how he got in - and what exactly happened to his parents? Because both of them dying of stress seems like a fluke.
Still, I love Sinclair's personality. A typical to a fault but it makes for good books.
We briefly met Summer in the back of this one (a sneak peek at book one) and she is uninspiring as they come. Aka, nothing to look forward to.
Anyways, I am done. As much as I had moments of interest, it's not enough for me to read so many books to get to the Mafia Heir series.
I can also see that poetry will take centre stage and while I love a good poem, I also like penis to be penis, vagina to be vagina and a simple, "I want to have sex," will do. Drinking from my fountain and all those other analogies are too much for me.
Unfortunately, it's also the reason why I don't think I want to read these stories.
I love the men. Alone they're a solid piece of work but add the women and things start to get cheesy and at times, confusing.
No man is going to refer to himself as "moi." This tells me that the author is unable to separate the voices. A pet peeve of mine because when reading a dual POV novel, I like my men sounding like men, etc.
The word incident was used 21 times across nine chapters. Every chapter, the word is said sometimes three to four times in one scene or monologue. That's just crazy!
I also feel like too much is going on. Between breaking down how each of the seven men is affected by their kidnapping (the Voldemort of this book), the paths they are choosing, the lead they have gotten on said kidnapping and explaining how a 13-year-old boy can skirt the system for six years.
Seems there was NO adult at his his private school - which we still don't know how he got in - and what exactly happened to his parents? Because both of them dying of stress seems like a fluke.
Still, I love Sinclair's personality. A typical to a fault but it makes for good books.
We briefly met Summer in the back of this one (a sneak peek at book one) and she is uninspiring as they come. Aka, nothing to look forward to.
Anyways, I am done. As much as I had moments of interest, it's not enough for me to read so many books to get to the Mafia Heir series.
I can also see that poetry will take centre stage and while I love a good poem, I also like penis to be penis, vagina to be vagina and a simple, "I want to have sex," will do. Drinking from my fountain and all those other analogies are too much for me.
April 14, 2026
Pleasantly Surprised!! I was not expecting to like this as much as I did and whilst it's only a small look into these 7 men it felt cohesive and definitely made me curious about the rest of the books in this series!! I have a suspicion about 2 of the 7 that I hope I am wrong about! I really want to know more about what happened to these 7 that bonded them so closely, and I am curious to see if their "informant" makes more appearances and helps or is just a one time shower. This is definitely a good book to whet the appetite and prepare it for whats to come, it grips you and makes you want to learn more and of course that ending means we have sooo many questions that need answers!
June 3, 2021
Prequel teaser that provides insight to the 7 and their business 7A Investments
This is a short prequel to the Big, Bad Billionaires series. You can check out my review on the 1st book (Billionaire's Fake Wife) on Goodreads or Amazon.
This prequel gives a little more insight into the 7 (you get to meet and learn a little about all of them), their dynamics within the group and how they started their business and made their billions.
I would highly recommend reading this before you read the 1st book in the series as it will give you more background to help you understand what's going on in the beginning of book #1 and the motivation behind it.
This is a short prequel to the Big, Bad Billionaires series. You can check out my review on the 1st book (Billionaire's Fake Wife) on Goodreads or Amazon.
This prequel gives a little more insight into the 7 (you get to meet and learn a little about all of them), their dynamics within the group and how they started their business and made their billions.
I would highly recommend reading this before you read the 1st book in the series as it will give you more background to help you understand what's going on in the beginning of book #1 and the motivation behind it.
May 14, 2026
Not what was promised
This short story is a prequel/origin story of the series and it sets up some things for the first book (or even further, I don't particularly know or care to find out).
The blurb is outright lying, Sinclair doesn't even meet his lady in this story, let alone marry her. I was not happy about that. Also there is a spicy scene that offers nothing and it threw me off. It was put there to show what? That the main character was indifferent and insufferable? The random woman didn't even finish. I might read the first book because it's in my kindle, but that's it
This short story is a prequel/origin story of the series and it sets up some things for the first book (or even further, I don't particularly know or care to find out).
The blurb is outright lying, Sinclair doesn't even meet his lady in this story, let alone marry her. I was not happy about that. Also there is a spicy scene that offers nothing and it threw me off. It was put there to show what? That the main character was indifferent and insufferable? The random woman didn't even finish. I might read the first book because it's in my kindle, but that's it
March 30, 2026
I feel like I missed something. There was so much happening here, so many characters in a short time, not enough back story and so many unknowns. I was surprised by how short it was and it ended so strangely. I’m so sorry but I was not a fan of this book at all.
7 broody guys and unexplained “incident” which is center stage and I honestly don’t even know what I read. I will probably switch series and not see this through.
7 broody guys and unexplained “incident” which is center stage and I honestly don’t even know what I read. I will probably switch series and not see this through.
March 21, 2021
WOW!!Words fail me because I have so many questions. This is the prequel to the Bad Billionaires series. It takes you back 7 years after the incident. We get a glimpse of how they lived their lives and how each of them starts their journey that leads to their respective books. Will we find the answers we seek in the rest of the books? Only time will tell. If you've read Sinner, Saint, Weston and Damian's books, this will put some things into perspective. As for the rest of them, I cannot wait to read Arpad, Edward and Baron. Well done L.Steele. Brilliant prequel!!
March 21, 2021
An excellent intro to the Big Bad Billionaires. This gives a look into the seven before their stories and introduces briefly what started it all. It's a page turner for sure that leaves you wanting to know more. I definitely recommend reading this short quick read.
March 30, 2021
A good introduction to the seven Big Bad Billionaires. It gives a back story of the Seven's relationship with each other and where their stories begin. I've read 3 of the books already, but still this one is very welcome since it's a closer look to their relationship.
Did Not Finish
March 21, 2026While I usually like L. Steele’s writing… this novella was a mess, rushed, irritating. It pissed me off.
May 27, 2025
ARC Review: Vicious Billionaire
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Great prequel to the Big Bad Billionaire series! The dark, secretive backstory provides a great taste of what’s to come with the group of men who become known as “The Seven”. In this one, Sinclair, the broody billionaire MMC, delivers all the morally gray vibes. His marriage-of-convenience with the sweet, off-limits heroine brings just the right mix of tension and slow-burn chemistry.
It’s fast-paced, steamy, and gives just enough hints about the bigger mystery and side characters to make me want more. A solid 4-star read—definitely excited to keep going with the series!
Thank you to @authorl.steele for sending me a copy to review!
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️
Great prequel to the Big Bad Billionaire series! The dark, secretive backstory provides a great taste of what’s to come with the group of men who become known as “The Seven”. In this one, Sinclair, the broody billionaire MMC, delivers all the morally gray vibes. His marriage-of-convenience with the sweet, off-limits heroine brings just the right mix of tension and slow-burn chemistry.
It’s fast-paced, steamy, and gives just enough hints about the bigger mystery and side characters to make me want more. A solid 4-star read—definitely excited to keep going with the series!
Thank you to @authorl.steele for sending me a copy to review!
June 19, 2025
No words. I get this is a prequel but wtf did I read
March 29, 2021
I was disappointed. I know it's a prequel and I wasn't expecting a lot but there really wasn't anything here. The only new information is how they got the name and ended up with Meredith. Everything in it is what we already know from the other books.
I received an ARC and I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC and I'm voluntarily leaving an honest review.
December 22, 2021
Vicious Billionaire (Big Bad Billionaires Prequel) is told in first person pov being told by Sinclair (Sin) and gives the history of the seven and how they became the seven. I absolutely loved this novella and was very happy it was told in Sin's pov. A page turner that leaves you craving more.
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April 18, 2021
Read 43% and gave up. Just felt fake and stupid
May 12, 2021
Fighting and more. Fighting
Did not find much to like. Boys went thru trauma and like to fight. Not much likeable with characters so not interested in rest of series.
Did not find much to like. Boys went thru trauma and like to fight. Not much likeable with characters so not interested in rest of series.
July 30, 2021
There's just to much going on in this book. And it didn't engage me enough to want to read anymore. The British slang swear words were annoying to read. They were in nearly every sentence they said.
August 16, 2021
No storyline and full of smut
February 25, 2026
Mein Gefühl beim Lesen
Vicious Billionaire ist ein Prequel, das vor allem zeigen soll, wie die Gruppe entstanden ist und was die Figuren geprägt hat. Beim Lesen hatte ich das Gefühl, dass der Fokus stärker auf der Vergangenheit und dem Aufbau der Freundschaft liegt als auf einer eigenständigen Geschichte. Die Grundidee mit den sieben Freunden und ihrer gemeinsamen Vergangenheit fand ich interessant. Gleichzeitig konnte mich das Buch nicht ganz so stark mitreißen wie erhofft.
Atmosphäre und Setting
Die Atmosphäre ist geprägt von Vergangenheit, Schmerz und dem Wunsch nach Kontrolle über das eigene Leben. Man merkt deutlich, dass die Figuren schwere Erfahrungen gemacht haben und sich geschworen haben, nie wieder schwach zu sein.
Der Milliardärsaspekt spielt hier eher eine vorbereitende Rolle. Es geht mehr darum, wie die Grundlage für ihr späteres Imperium entsteht als um Luxus oder Reichtum selbst.
Die sieben Freunde
Die Freundschaft innerhalb der Gruppe ist ein zentraler Bestandteil der Geschichte. Man spürt, dass sie durch gemeinsame Erlebnisse eng miteinander verbunden sind und sich gegenseitig Halt geben. Gleichzeitig bleiben manche Figuren noch etwas oberflächlich, was wahrscheinlich daran liegt, dass es nur ein Prequel ist. Man bekommt einen ersten Eindruck, aber noch keine wirklich tiefe Verbindung zu allen Charakteren.
Der Protagonist
Der männliche Hauptcharakter ist ehrgeizig, kontrolliert und stark von seiner Vergangenheit geprägt. Er ist es gewohnt, alles im Griff zu haben und keine Schwäche zu zeigen. Seine Einstellung zu Beziehungen passt gut zu seiner Figur, weil er Gefühle eher als Risiko sieht. Trotzdem merkt man, dass hinter seiner kontrollierten Fassade mehr steckt.
Beziehung und Dynamik
Der Fokus liegt auf der Vergangenheit und der Entwicklung der Figuren.
Dadurch wirkt die Beziehung nicht ganz so intensiv wie möglich gewesen wäre.
Handlung und Tempo
Das Buch liest sich zwar schnell, fühlt sich aber wie eine Vorbereitung auf die eigentliche Reihe an. Man merkt deutlich, dass hier Grundlagen gelegt werden, was interessant sein kann, aber die Geschichte selbst wirkt dadurch weniger spannend.
Fazit:
Vicious Billionaire ist ein solider Einstieg in die Reihe, der vor allem Hintergrundinformationen liefert. Die Idee mit den sieben Freunden und ihrer gemeinsamen Vergangenheit ist interessant, konnte mich emotional aber nicht vollständig überzeugen.
Als Ergänzung zur Reihe funktioniert das Buch gut, als eigenständige Geschichte wirkt es etwas schwächer.
Vicious Billionaire ist ein Prequel, das vor allem zeigen soll, wie die Gruppe entstanden ist und was die Figuren geprägt hat. Beim Lesen hatte ich das Gefühl, dass der Fokus stärker auf der Vergangenheit und dem Aufbau der Freundschaft liegt als auf einer eigenständigen Geschichte. Die Grundidee mit den sieben Freunden und ihrer gemeinsamen Vergangenheit fand ich interessant. Gleichzeitig konnte mich das Buch nicht ganz so stark mitreißen wie erhofft.
Atmosphäre und Setting
Die Atmosphäre ist geprägt von Vergangenheit, Schmerz und dem Wunsch nach Kontrolle über das eigene Leben. Man merkt deutlich, dass die Figuren schwere Erfahrungen gemacht haben und sich geschworen haben, nie wieder schwach zu sein.
Der Milliardärsaspekt spielt hier eher eine vorbereitende Rolle. Es geht mehr darum, wie die Grundlage für ihr späteres Imperium entsteht als um Luxus oder Reichtum selbst.
Die sieben Freunde
Die Freundschaft innerhalb der Gruppe ist ein zentraler Bestandteil der Geschichte. Man spürt, dass sie durch gemeinsame Erlebnisse eng miteinander verbunden sind und sich gegenseitig Halt geben. Gleichzeitig bleiben manche Figuren noch etwas oberflächlich, was wahrscheinlich daran liegt, dass es nur ein Prequel ist. Man bekommt einen ersten Eindruck, aber noch keine wirklich tiefe Verbindung zu allen Charakteren.
Der Protagonist
Der männliche Hauptcharakter ist ehrgeizig, kontrolliert und stark von seiner Vergangenheit geprägt. Er ist es gewohnt, alles im Griff zu haben und keine Schwäche zu zeigen. Seine Einstellung zu Beziehungen passt gut zu seiner Figur, weil er Gefühle eher als Risiko sieht. Trotzdem merkt man, dass hinter seiner kontrollierten Fassade mehr steckt.
Beziehung und Dynamik
Der Fokus liegt auf der Vergangenheit und der Entwicklung der Figuren.
Dadurch wirkt die Beziehung nicht ganz so intensiv wie möglich gewesen wäre.
Handlung und Tempo
Das Buch liest sich zwar schnell, fühlt sich aber wie eine Vorbereitung auf die eigentliche Reihe an. Man merkt deutlich, dass hier Grundlagen gelegt werden, was interessant sein kann, aber die Geschichte selbst wirkt dadurch weniger spannend.
Fazit:
Vicious Billionaire ist ein solider Einstieg in die Reihe, der vor allem Hintergrundinformationen liefert. Die Idee mit den sieben Freunden und ihrer gemeinsamen Vergangenheit ist interessant, konnte mich emotional aber nicht vollständig überzeugen.
Als Ergänzung zur Reihe funktioniert das Buch gut, als eigenständige Geschichte wirkt es etwas schwächer.
September 9, 2023
A riveting read that will hold your attention from start to finish, great characters and scenario
This is the actual story of how the seven came in to being and who they are, you will discover as you read the various books the way in which each of these men have been shaped into the men they are today and how they stand firm and loyal with each of their breathren, closer than most families and brothers as fate and suffering has formed their bonds.
Damian wants to be a rock star however he has promised to battle the Russian Bratva and when the others discover what he had done they had allowed Barron to fight in the ring only barely saving him when he had been kidnapped and it had been Arpad that had finished the fight on his behalf. Sinclair had been attacked and almost killed and this woman Meredith Vincent had found the boy and saved his life, she becomes an important rock in both his and the others lives knowing their truths and suffering.
I guarantee that once you read this book you will not be able to wait and read the next book in the series, it has been written so wonderfully with such depth of feeling you cannot help but be captivated.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
This is the actual story of how the seven came in to being and who they are, you will discover as you read the various books the way in which each of these men have been shaped into the men they are today and how they stand firm and loyal with each of their breathren, closer than most families and brothers as fate and suffering has formed their bonds.
Damian wants to be a rock star however he has promised to battle the Russian Bratva and when the others discover what he had done they had allowed Barron to fight in the ring only barely saving him when he had been kidnapped and it had been Arpad that had finished the fight on his behalf. Sinclair had been attacked and almost killed and this woman Meredith Vincent had found the boy and saved his life, she becomes an important rock in both his and the others lives knowing their truths and suffering.
I guarantee that once you read this book you will not be able to wait and read the next book in the series, it has been written so wonderfully with such depth of feeling you cannot help but be captivated.
I assure you that you will love every moment of this book it is simply a fantastic read.
I voluntarily received and review an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
April 17, 2024
4.5⭐|3🌶|2🥵
OK, this is no romance book per se, this is the prequel of the "Big Bad Billionaires", which are romance books 😉
You get a little backstory to "The Seven"
This book is written in Sinclair's POV only. He is the only one of The Seven who doesn't come from money. But after "The incident" he promised he wanted to make himself a billionaire. They all want. And I won't say too much when I say, they managed to do it, or the series wouldn't be called "Big Bad Billionaires", right? 😎
The Seven are:
Sinclair, Saint, Arpad, Weston, Edward, Damian and Baron
I don't want to say too much about the book, because it's a short novella, which is OK as it is "just" the prequel of the series. But I think you should read it before you start with the series.
I already read a few books and I can say, you WANT to read the whole series universe. Especially Sinclair will appear in all the other books 😁 But first I need to read his love story.
Because in the prequel you just learn about "The incident" and their underground fighting.
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OK, this is no romance book per se, this is the prequel of the "Big Bad Billionaires", which are romance books 😉
You get a little backstory to "The Seven"
This book is written in Sinclair's POV only. He is the only one of The Seven who doesn't come from money. But after "The incident" he promised he wanted to make himself a billionaire. They all want. And I won't say too much when I say, they managed to do it, or the series wouldn't be called "Big Bad Billionaires", right? 😎
The Seven are:
Sinclair, Saint, Arpad, Weston, Edward, Damian and Baron
I don't want to say too much about the book, because it's a short novella, which is OK as it is "just" the prequel of the series. But I think you should read it before you start with the series.
I already read a few books and I can say, you WANT to read the whole series universe. Especially Sinclair will appear in all the other books 😁 But first I need to read his love story.
Because in the prequel you just learn about "The incident" and their underground fighting.
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March 9, 2025
Stronger Together -
Seven friends from different social groups become best friends after they go through a tough situation together, which affects their lives to the point where they crave danger to feel better. However, all their efforts throughout the years to find the perpetrators of the crime against them has failed, that is until an opportunity is presented that gives them a clue. Unfortunately, chaos ensues before they can follow up on the clue, but a Good Samaritan helps them get back on track towards their goal.
This story is an action-packed and drama-filled prequel, that provides the reader with a background into the characters and sets the stage of what's to come in the rest of the series. You will definitely enjoy reading this book and be happy to recommend it.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Seven friends from different social groups become best friends after they go through a tough situation together, which affects their lives to the point where they crave danger to feel better. However, all their efforts throughout the years to find the perpetrators of the crime against them has failed, that is until an opportunity is presented that gives them a clue. Unfortunately, chaos ensues before they can follow up on the clue, but a Good Samaritan helps them get back on track towards their goal.
This story is an action-packed and drama-filled prequel, that provides the reader with a background into the characters and sets the stage of what's to come in the rest of the series. You will definitely enjoy reading this book and be happy to recommend it.
I received a copy of this book free and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 29, 2025
Vicious Billionaire serves as an excellent prequel and introduction to the Big Bad Billionaires series. This short, quick read gives you a little insight into all seven men - their personalities, their dynamic , how they all got together etc.
Fast-paced and engaging, this prequel is a page-turner that leaves you wanting more. It offers just enough backstory to spark curiosity without giving too much away, perfectly setting the stage for what’s to come in the series. If you’re new to the Big Bad Billionaires (as I am)—or even if you’re already invested—this is a great place to start and a highly recommended read.
I of course loved Shane East's narration and I can't wait to get more from him in the series.
Fast-paced and engaging, this prequel is a page-turner that leaves you wanting more. It offers just enough backstory to spark curiosity without giving too much away, perfectly setting the stage for what’s to come in the series. If you’re new to the Big Bad Billionaires (as I am)—or even if you’re already invested—this is a great place to start and a highly recommended read.
I of course loved Shane East's narration and I can't wait to get more from him in the series.
July 21, 2024
I've already read all of the full length stories of the Seven finding love. While this prequel gives some insight to the start of their investment firm, and how they came to discover/hire Meredith, much of this book was a wash for me. I quickly got tired of the constant name calling and bickering that goes on between them. I realize they are only 19 in this novella but it's just exhausting to keep reading them cursing at each other. Unfortunately, they are still doing that when they are in their 30's, so it seems they don't mature much. Also they have a really piss poor way of treating women, so at 19 there is not much to recommend them.
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