Below Deck Billionaire
By Amy Andrews
Chapter 9, Page 68
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°•. When her eyes had returned to his, Theo had seen the same hunger in her gaze he'd seen the night of the wedding. When he'd also been wearing a tux.
But she'd merely said, "Don't scrub up too badly there, boss,” as she'd pulled her gaze off him to the activity at the bar and asked, “Who wants to lose their money first?”
Unanimously, the guys had nominated Fabian and laughter filled the saloon, breaking Theo out of his gaze, his surroundings coming back into sharp focus again, his body systems coming back online. Air had rushed inland out of his lungs, his legs had solidified beneath him and, consciously, he'd slipped his business mask on because it was going to be the only way he'd remember that Tiffany fucking Wainwright was totally off limits.
And he'd needed it every time her hazel gaze had strayed in his direction. °•.
Review
|:: The heart wants what it wants, but how do you silence everything else to listen to it? Is it worth the risk, or should past lessons be a warning of things to come?
We follow Theo Callisthenes, a rich billionaire playboy who is used to getting whatever he wants. This includes the women in his life. But when his brother, Ari, storms in and challenges him to a sex ban for the next four months, Theo grudgingly agrees.
The challenge? He must stay celibate while Ari works to get back an investment that Theo jeopardised with his high-profile escapades, which have been splattered all over the newspapers.
For honour, and as a proud Greek man, Theo sets about the task of removing all temptation from his path. He escapes on his boat, the Nerida, eager to see his brother eat his words and prove that Theo can do anything he puts his mind to.
That was until she turned up—the one woman he hasn't been able to stop thinking about. Unlike his usual one-and-done deals with women, he woke up to an empty bed, as she had already left. Usually, it's Theo who does the walk of shame.
How can he possibly resist her when he's her boss, and she has to do everything he says? Did his brother put her up to it? She is, after all, best friends with Ari's wife, which is how they had their first encounter.
And then there's the end of the deal: the cherry on top is that Theo must convince an ally, who has always hated him, that he can be trusted.
How can he convince him when he's not sure he can convince himself?
My Thoughts
Okay, first of all, this was a joy to read. There have only been a handful of books I’ve read that cover both characters’ inner thoughts without needing a title to say who they refer to. It was nice to see an actual plot, because usually with "spicy" books there seems to be a lack of one. This was laid-back and raw for sure, but it had a lovely twist of reality to it.
I loved Tiffany from the moment I met her. It was so easy to relate to her—even though I’m not from the Outback or born on a farm, I do have a sailor's mouth, and her reactions mirrored mine! She had a lot more willpower than I would have, though!
I found Theo really charming, even when he was in "grizzly bear mode." He seemed like a bad boy with good-boy conduct, and although I don't think you would ever find one of them in real life, it was still nice to read about one. I loved Ari and Kelsey, and I didn't even know that much about them. After this, I am definitely going to read their story, because if it was anything like this one, I'm in!
The Greek family was a lovely touch, and you could feel the family ties run deep, especially in Mykonos. The descriptions of the scenery made you want to go and witness it for yourself. When the fishermen were mentioned, I swear I could smell the salt in the air.
I think I have a new favourite author! ::|
Title: Below Deck Billionaire
Author: Amy Andrews
Publish Date: 28/7/25
Publisher: BoldWood Books
Review: Score: 5/5
Spice: Score: 3/5
A huge thank you to Amy Andrews, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and relay my honest feedback.