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Signed Away: The Billionaire's Redemption #1
When Olivia Moore’s family business teeters on the brink of collapse, billionaire Carter West offers a ruthless solution: her hand in marriage, sealed with a contract designed to benefit them both. One year as his wife. No strings, no love, no emotions.
But what begins as a cold transaction ignites into something far more dangerous. Carter’s icy control masks a man haunted by his past, and Olivia’s warmth threatens to melt the walls he’s built. The closer they get, the harder Carter fights to keep her at arm’s length.
Until one unforgettable moment—when jealousy ignites passion and control shatters.
Unknown to them, in the shadows, Carter’s enemies are already watching and now they’ve found his greatest weakness. Olivia isn’t just a complication; she’s a target.
The only thing more dangerous than falling for her… is losing her.
The danger doesn’t end there. Just when Carter and Olivia think they’ve found their happy ending, old scars resurface and one devastating secret threatens to tear them apart.
Signed Away is a sizzling billionaire romance packed with tension, emotion, and the kind of passion that leaves you breathless. Perfect for fans of dominant alpha heroes, steamy encounters, and slow-burn romance with a heart-pounding twist. And for those who can’t get enough… the story continues in Swept Away, where trust is shattered, enemies close in, and love is put to the ultimate test.
But what begins as a cold transaction ignites into something far more dangerous. Carter’s icy control masks a man haunted by his past, and Olivia’s warmth threatens to melt the walls he’s built. The closer they get, the harder Carter fights to keep her at arm’s length.
Until one unforgettable moment—when jealousy ignites passion and control shatters.
Unknown to them, in the shadows, Carter’s enemies are already watching and now they’ve found his greatest weakness. Olivia isn’t just a complication; she’s a target.
The only thing more dangerous than falling for her… is losing her.
The danger doesn’t end there. Just when Carter and Olivia think they’ve found their happy ending, old scars resurface and one devastating secret threatens to tear them apart.
Signed Away is a sizzling billionaire romance packed with tension, emotion, and the kind of passion that leaves you breathless. Perfect for fans of dominant alpha heroes, steamy encounters, and slow-burn romance with a heart-pounding twist. And for those who can’t get enough… the story continues in Swept Away, where trust is shattered, enemies close in, and love is put to the ultimate test.
- GenresBillionaire Romance
172 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 28, 2025
4 people want to read
About the author
Sasha Vallente
1 bookI’m Sasha Vallente, a writer of steamy, high-stakes romance stories filled with passion, power, and unforgettable characters.
If you love possessive, protective billionaires, strong heroines, and slow-burn tension that ignites into fire, you’re in the right place!
Signed Away, my debut billionaire romance, is available for pre-order now.
Here's my linktree with my social media and other places where you can find me!
https://linktr.ee/sasha.vallente
If you love possessive, protective billionaires, strong heroines, and slow-burn tension that ignites into fire, you’re in the right place!
Signed Away, my debut billionaire romance, is available for pre-order now.
Here's my linktree with my social media and other places where you can find me!
https://linktr.ee/sasha.vallente
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March 31, 2025
**I was sent this book as an eARC but this review is honest and all my own thoughts**
Spice rating: 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
I love billionaire arranged marriage tropes and this book delivered! Carter was so hot 🥵 in this book and Olivia was so fiesty so their dynamic was a perfect balance between passion and love. The plot itself was good as well and really keeps the reader on their toes throughout the book. The amount of times I was screaming at my Kindle that both main characters needed to get their heads out of their asses is crazy but that's what makes a great slow burn! Overall, the chemistry between the main characters was soooo good as well as the internal conflicts that both of them had. I loved that the book was in both characters' points of view so that we as readers can get a glimpse of that internal war they have going on in their minds. I absolutely cannot wait for book 2 because that ending DEFINITELY left me wanting more! 🫠😩 It was an absolute privilege to have been able to ARC read this book and hope I get to do so again for book 2! ❤️
Spice rating: 🌶️ 🌶️ 🌶️
I love billionaire arranged marriage tropes and this book delivered! Carter was so hot 🥵 in this book and Olivia was so fiesty so their dynamic was a perfect balance between passion and love. The plot itself was good as well and really keeps the reader on their toes throughout the book. The amount of times I was screaming at my Kindle that both main characters needed to get their heads out of their asses is crazy but that's what makes a great slow burn! Overall, the chemistry between the main characters was soooo good as well as the internal conflicts that both of them had. I loved that the book was in both characters' points of view so that we as readers can get a glimpse of that internal war they have going on in their minds. I absolutely cannot wait for book 2 because that ending DEFINITELY left me wanting more! 🫠😩 It was an absolute privilege to have been able to ARC read this book and hope I get to do so again for book 2! ❤️
March 21, 2025
The tension between Carter and Olivia was just what this book needed, you could feel the chemistry! For such a short read I was sucked into this book like it was a 400 page book… and that cliffhanger. I need book two like yesterday!
April 10, 2025
4⭐️
60 second review: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdNCk77A/
Thank you to Bookworm Books PR for sending me this e-ARC to read and review.
What a great debut! Fantastically written.
The things this man says to her had my toes curling and my feet kicking!
Plus…the CLIFFHANGER 😱
60 second review: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdNCk77A/
Thank you to Bookworm Books PR for sending me this e-ARC to read and review.
What a great debut! Fantastically written.
The things this man says to her had my toes curling and my feet kicking!
Plus…the CLIFFHANGER 😱
March 22, 2025
"You're mine," he murmured, voice raw with possession. "Untouched. Perfect.
All mine to claim." His gaze darkened, fierce and certain. "And if I'm the first, then I'l be the only."
Signed Away is the first book in The Billionaire’s Redemption trilogy by Sasha Vallente. A sizzling billionaire romance filled with suspense, angst, and the fine line between power and surrender 🔥
I really enjoyed the introduction to Carter and Olivia and can not wait to see how their story unfolds. Sasha has set the background and left with me a lot of questions and thoughts on what may happen next. Which is both frustrating and exciting at the same time, as I want to know now 😂
I loved how Olivia was sassy, confident, and pushed back at Carter. She didn't just comply with all of his demands. But at the same time, I personally thought it was nice to see a virgin FMC show vulnerability and nervousness during a sex scene, as that is generally more realistic for most people in that situation. It was a refreshing change to seeing uber confident sexual FMCs.
Overall, I enjoyed book 1 of the series, and I am excited to continue reading the series and I can't wait to get answers to my questions.
Thank you to Sasha Vallente and @bookwormbookspr for this ARC in exchange for an honest review ❤️
All mine to claim." His gaze darkened, fierce and certain. "And if I'm the first, then I'l be the only."
Signed Away is the first book in The Billionaire’s Redemption trilogy by Sasha Vallente. A sizzling billionaire romance filled with suspense, angst, and the fine line between power and surrender 🔥
I really enjoyed the introduction to Carter and Olivia and can not wait to see how their story unfolds. Sasha has set the background and left with me a lot of questions and thoughts on what may happen next. Which is both frustrating and exciting at the same time, as I want to know now 😂
I loved how Olivia was sassy, confident, and pushed back at Carter. She didn't just comply with all of his demands. But at the same time, I personally thought it was nice to see a virgin FMC show vulnerability and nervousness during a sex scene, as that is generally more realistic for most people in that situation. It was a refreshing change to seeing uber confident sexual FMCs.
Overall, I enjoyed book 1 of the series, and I am excited to continue reading the series and I can't wait to get answers to my questions.
Thank you to Sasha Vallente and @bookwormbookspr for this ARC in exchange for an honest review ❤️
April 15, 2025
✨Book Review: Signed Away by Sasha Vallente✨
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5
I was given this book as an eARC to read and I was hooked for Carter and Olivia’s story from the start. I enjoyed the tension between the characters, the banter, and the short length of the novella left a lot to be desired, giving me hopes for the next installations in this series, especially making me look forward because of the ending.
From the beginning till the end, the characters had intriguing personalities that I thoroughly enjoyed reading, albeit there were certain points where there was certain predictability in the plot, but that is only because I have read so many books with the same tropes and genre that it is slightly difficult to be surprised. No matter that, I was giggling and waiting with excitement with every metaphorical (and literal if you consider e-readers) page flip.
While I did enjoy this book a lot as a quick read, there was still a deeper essence that I was looking for that I did not find in this part but I am hopeful that the future instalments will surprise me.
Looking forward to what Sasha has to create for Carter and Olivia’s tale in the future.
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5
I was given this book as an eARC to read and I was hooked for Carter and Olivia’s story from the start. I enjoyed the tension between the characters, the banter, and the short length of the novella left a lot to be desired, giving me hopes for the next installations in this series, especially making me look forward because of the ending.
From the beginning till the end, the characters had intriguing personalities that I thoroughly enjoyed reading, albeit there were certain points where there was certain predictability in the plot, but that is only because I have read so many books with the same tropes and genre that it is slightly difficult to be surprised. No matter that, I was giggling and waiting with excitement with every metaphorical (and literal if you consider e-readers) page flip.
While I did enjoy this book a lot as a quick read, there was still a deeper essence that I was looking for that I did not find in this part but I am hopeful that the future instalments will surprise me.
Looking forward to what Sasha has to create for Carter and Olivia’s tale in the future.
March 21, 2025
Sasha Vallente’s debut romance has all of the tension and all the suspense! If you love billionaire romance x marriage of convenience with Beauty and the Beast vibes, you should definitely check out this book! Olivia Moore is an artist/substitute teacher looking to bail out her dad’s failing business with an arranged marriage to ruthless, controlled billionaire Carter West. There’s twists and turns and you need to read it to find out what happens!
Sasha took a chance on me as both an early reader and an ARC reader. She was kind and patient, and I saw huge growth between the early version of the book and the current ARC!
I have so many unanswered questions still and can’t wait for the next book to come out!
Sasha took a chance on me as both an early reader and an ARC reader. She was kind and patient, and I saw huge growth between the early version of the book and the current ARC!
I have so many unanswered questions still and can’t wait for the next book to come out!
March 27, 2025
I enjoyed this book. The characters are well developed, the dialogue had several laugh out loud moments, and it’s easy and fun to read.
So why only 3 stars you ask? For me, this story is missing that original “wow” factor in the plot that separates it from other similar stories, making it a little generic and predictable. There were also a couple of small parts that didn't flow great and were a little confusing. That said, it’s entertaining and overall flows pretty well. The character interaction is great and I am interested in seeing where the author takes their story in future books!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
So why only 3 stars you ask? For me, this story is missing that original “wow” factor in the plot that separates it from other similar stories, making it a little generic and predictable. There were also a couple of small parts that didn't flow great and were a little confusing. That said, it’s entertaining and overall flows pretty well. The character interaction is great and I am interested in seeing where the author takes their story in future books!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 13, 2025
Signed Away is the first book in The Billionaire's Redemption Series which is a fake relationship between Carter, an extremely wealthy businessman and CEO of his own organization, and Olivia, whose father's business is failing and the only way it can be saved if for her to sign a year long contract with Carter to serve as his wife. This intriguing book has complex characters, drama, witty banter, control issues, steamy attraction, and unexpected plot twists. This is the first book I have read by this author and I found it to be a creative and enjoyable romance.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 9, 2025
I received a complimentary copy of the book from the author via Voracious Readers Only and I can't thank them enough for having the opportunity to read it because I liked this book a lot.
It was so well written, very nice descriptions of every place, and the story, the introductions of the characters was great, and the cliffhanger at the end...
I hope the second book is available soon so I can compare all the possible scenarios I already imagined with what Sasha Vallente delivers in its second installment.
It was so well written, very nice descriptions of every place, and the story, the introductions of the characters was great, and the cliffhanger at the end...
I hope the second book is available soon so I can compare all the possible scenarios I already imagined with what Sasha Vallente delivers in its second installment.
March 17, 2025
This is a new author and reading Signed is a really good start for the series and the author to come.
Carter needs a wife to put him in good stead with his board if directors who want him replaced.
Enter Olivia with regards to her fathers business agreed to sign a marriage contract for only one year.
Its a very emotional story for both of them trying to navigate fir him unexpected love.
I received this book free from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Carter needs a wife to put him in good stead with his board if directors who want him replaced.
Enter Olivia with regards to her fathers business agreed to sign a marriage contract for only one year.
Its a very emotional story for both of them trying to navigate fir him unexpected love.
I received this book free from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2025
I was given a complementary copy in exchange for an honest review.
Signed away is the first book of a series - so it does end on a semi cliff hanger. I am very interested in reading more of the characters and to see how this all pans out.
I really loved this book.
It was a very quick and easy read. At times, especially in The beginning, the pace was a bit too fast. I thought I was reading a summary, only to realise it's the actual book.
Well done Sasha on the beginning of a good series.
Signed away is the first book of a series - so it does end on a semi cliff hanger. I am very interested in reading more of the characters and to see how this all pans out.
I really loved this book.
It was a very quick and easy read. At times, especially in The beginning, the pace was a bit too fast. I thought I was reading a summary, only to realise it's the actual book.
Well done Sasha on the beginning of a good series.
March 19, 2025
This is (hopefully) the start of Olivia and Carter’s story.
I really enjoyed this novella and getting to know the characters featured. Sasha has already left the reader with lots of questions which will hopefully be answered as the story unfolds.
Well done Sasha on a great read. I look forward to more in the series about Olivia and Carter.
I really enjoyed this novella and getting to know the characters featured. Sasha has already left the reader with lots of questions which will hopefully be answered as the story unfolds.
Well done Sasha on a great read. I look forward to more in the series about Olivia and Carter.
March 22, 2025
The start to a series that had me hooked from the first page. Olivia and Carter have so much chemistry but they are both very stubborn. Their story is intriguing and I can't wait to find out more about Carter's back story and what or who is haunting him and threatening their happiness. This story is funny, sad and captivating. I can't wait for the next book.
March 7, 2025
Mafia men hit different!! Devoured this is like an hour and loved it I cannot wait for book 2. Definitely recommend!
July 15, 2025
This is the start of Olivia and Carter’s story - and what a story it is shaping up to be. For a first novel, Ms Vallente has done well. The plot is intriguing and the characters are definitely interesting. There are a few pacing issues - things seem to move somewhat fast and rather abruptly - and the shifting of third person POV is a bit disorienting at times. Regardless, there’s a good story here that wants to be told - and tell it, Ms Vallente certainly has. I look forward to seeing where the breadcrumbs in this book lead.
October 10, 2025
This book was amazing!!! I’ve been a fan of billionaire romance for years and Sasha Vallente did not disappoint! I had so many emotions while reading this book — I laughed, cried, and swooned at these characters. The romance and tension and suspense was just *chef’s kiss* perfection! I’m so excited to see what Vallente writes next.
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