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The Forbidden Billionaire Developer
He is here to destroy my hometown.
I'm here to stop him.
Billionaire Land Developer Daniel Calloway is arrogant, ruthless, and thirteen years my senior.
He's determined to turn my sleepy small town into another soulless development, including the diner that's my last connection to my parents.
His plans threaten everything I love.
The problem? He's impossibly hot, with a rock-hard body, confident smile, and skilled hands that make my resolve crumble.
I tell myself I hate him.
So why do our heated arguments always end with his soft luscious lips claiming mine, his commanding touch setting my body ablaze?
I thought one night would be enough to get him out of my system.
I was so wrong.
Now, two pink lines reveal I have a bigger problem—one that binds me forever to the man I swore to defeat.
His reaction? Pure possessive determination.
He's staking his claim—on me, our child, and my future.
As whispered confessions replace heated arguments and walls begin to crumble, I'm terrified of the most devastating truth of
I'm falling hard for the enemy.
Now I must choose between the town I've sworn to protect and the man who's claimed not just my body, but my heart.
I'm here to stop him.
Billionaire Land Developer Daniel Calloway is arrogant, ruthless, and thirteen years my senior.
He's determined to turn my sleepy small town into another soulless development, including the diner that's my last connection to my parents.
His plans threaten everything I love.
The problem? He's impossibly hot, with a rock-hard body, confident smile, and skilled hands that make my resolve crumble.
I tell myself I hate him.
So why do our heated arguments always end with his soft luscious lips claiming mine, his commanding touch setting my body ablaze?
I thought one night would be enough to get him out of my system.
I was so wrong.
Now, two pink lines reveal I have a bigger problem—one that binds me forever to the man I swore to defeat.
His reaction? Pure possessive determination.
He's staking his claim—on me, our child, and my future.
As whispered confessions replace heated arguments and walls begin to crumble, I'm terrified of the most devastating truth of
I'm falling hard for the enemy.
Now I must choose between the town I've sworn to protect and the man who's claimed not just my body, but my heart.
- GenresEnemies To Lovers
359 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 4, 2025
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April 27, 2025
A Developer vs. Dinner Owner Enemies to Lovers Story!
I LOVED this novel by Ella Ashton.
It begins with an act of betrayal against Sarah and her return to her hometown, Fairview, for the funeral of a very important person from her past. Sarah then finds out that the local diner, that her family used to own and run, was up for sale. She decides to purchase it, renovate it and bring it back to its old glory. She then finds out that there is more that needs to be done than just fixing up the dinner like saving the town.
Daniel, a land developer who is trying to make a name for and prove himself to his father, is in town to purchase the town. He thought it would be really easy to accumulate what he needed. However, he didn't expect to have such a worthy opponent in Sarah.
If you want a heartwarming novel with well written characters, that includes an enemies to lovers plot, this is it! You absolutely HAVE to read it yourself!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, as well as borrowed it with Kindle Unlimited, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I LOVED this novel by Ella Ashton.
It begins with an act of betrayal against Sarah and her return to her hometown, Fairview, for the funeral of a very important person from her past. Sarah then finds out that the local diner, that her family used to own and run, was up for sale. She decides to purchase it, renovate it and bring it back to its old glory. She then finds out that there is more that needs to be done than just fixing up the dinner like saving the town.
Daniel, a land developer who is trying to make a name for and prove himself to his father, is in town to purchase the town. He thought it would be really easy to accumulate what he needed. However, he didn't expect to have such a worthy opponent in Sarah.
If you want a heartwarming novel with well written characters, that includes an enemies to lovers plot, this is it! You absolutely HAVE to read it yourself!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout, as well as borrowed it with Kindle Unlimited, and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 3, 2025
Absolutely Wonderful
I loved Sarah and Daniel's story. Absolutely 2 people who were met for each other. She came home foe a funeral and went back home early finding her fiance and best friend in bed in her house. After throwing them both out she headed back to her hometown. Her parents were killed when she was young. They had run a diner. Daniel a business developer trying to impress his father doing things behind the scene wanting to do big things in Sarah's hometown. When she hears what is being done to the town she buys the diner back. When she meets Daniel he gives her his brothers name not wanting her to know who he really was. She goes to a town meeting and there he is the real Daniel. Many things happen and sparks flew the first time they met. It is truly a HEA. Really enjoyed this book.
I loved Sarah and Daniel's story. Absolutely 2 people who were met for each other. She came home foe a funeral and went back home early finding her fiance and best friend in bed in her house. After throwing them both out she headed back to her hometown. Her parents were killed when she was young. They had run a diner. Daniel a business developer trying to impress his father doing things behind the scene wanting to do big things in Sarah's hometown. When she hears what is being done to the town she buys the diner back. When she meets Daniel he gives her his brothers name not wanting her to know who he really was. She goes to a town meeting and there he is the real Daniel. Many things happen and sparks flew the first time they met. It is truly a HEA. Really enjoyed this book.
April 4, 2025
Daniel is determined to bring his ideas to fruition in the small town of Fairview only he had planned that the diner would be the corner stone of his project. What he wasn't expecting was Sarah, a feisty woman who is set in her own ways and wasn't looking to sell. It starts them along their path because both of them are determined and set in their ways. Sparks ignite and love blossoms between them and when two pink lines shows up things get very real. Will Daniel and Sarah's feelings take them to the next level and lead them along the path to a happily ever after.
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 7, 2025
I received a free ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and the author in exchange for my honest review.
After a breakup, Sarah returns to her hometown of Fairview to buy back the diner her parents owned so it won't be sold to a developer. One night with "Alex" leaves her stunned. Then Sarah finds out his true identity and vows to make sure he doesn't get his way with his redevelopment plan for the town and wind up falling for each other in the process.
This was such a great enemies to lovers story. It had me hooked from the beginning. The characters were so well written. The author has instantly become one of my favorites.
After a breakup, Sarah returns to her hometown of Fairview to buy back the diner her parents owned so it won't be sold to a developer. One night with "Alex" leaves her stunned. Then Sarah finds out his true identity and vows to make sure he doesn't get his way with his redevelopment plan for the town and wind up falling for each other in the process.
This was such a great enemies to lovers story. It had me hooked from the beginning. The characters were so well written. The author has instantly become one of my favorites.
April 5, 2025
On the heals of a breakup Sarah makes the decision to buy back her family’s diner so it won’t go to a developer. A one night stand with “Alex” has her out of her element. Things take an interesting turn when she learns his true identity. Can they work together to make the town great again? Or will his overbearing father get in the way of real honest change?
I absolutely loved everything about this story. Just enough passion and the humor was plentiful.
I voluntarily an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
I absolutely loved everything about this story. Just enough passion and the humor was plentiful.
I voluntarily an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
April 6, 2025
I loved reading The Forbidden Billionaire Developer - A Small Town Enemies to Lovers Romance by Ella Ashton. Sarah and Daniel's story hooked me from the beginning. It warmed my heart with how much Daniel cared for Sarah especially when he found out she was pregnant. Ella told a beautiful love story and this is one you will want to read.
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.
January 19, 2026
I would give this book like 3.8/5 stars. I thought it was good, my only problem is that the synopsis talks about the pregnancy, but they don’t even introduce the pregnancy til about 66% through the book. I think if you talk about it, it should be within the first half to see how they deal with it. Although I’m not too hung up on this because I liked how they developed before the pregnancy, and we needed them to get to that place before they could know she was pregnant. Good characters. ;)
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April 14, 2025
This satisfying and enjoyable read is a well written and engaging enemies to lovers romance. Daniel and Sarah are interesting and intriguing characters with an undeniable chemistry. I would most definitely recommend this book for anyone to read.
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 4, 2025
Sarah and Daniel are two endearing and well written characters. I found the plot, the romance and writing by Ella all very interesting and well written. You will find that Ella has a way with words that keeps you wanting to know more and more until you finish the book.
April 8, 2025
While I enjoyed this book, the author left out too much family, character, and town dynamics. There’s too much hinting and not enough details because the sole focus is on the main characters. Overall, a good read if you want some spice and okay with an okay story. 3.5 stars.
May 13, 2025
A great page turner romantic novel
A nice change from the typical Billionaire romance novels. I suggest not starting until you have a lot of time on your hands to finish it! I read it in one sitting.
A nice change from the typical Billionaire romance novels. I suggest not starting until you have a lot of time on your hands to finish it! I read it in one sitting.
July 11, 2025
Brilliant
I couldn't get enough of this book from start to finish, pity there wasn't a second book. The story of luv / hate in the start which explodes into one of the best luv stories you'll read, the ups and downs in life but luv shines through!
I couldn't get enough of this book from start to finish, pity there wasn't a second book. The story of luv / hate in the start which explodes into one of the best luv stories you'll read, the ups and downs in life but luv shines through!
April 6, 2025
Wonderful love story
I loved this story. Daniel and Sarah have an immediate attraction, but she fights it as long as she can. Their story is interesting throughout.
I loved this story. Daniel and Sarah have an immediate attraction, but she fights it as long as she can. Their story is interesting throughout.
April 18, 2025
I enjoyed the forbidden billionaire developer which was Daniel and Sarah’s story. It was an exciting and intense read. I got a copy of the book and voluntarily leaving this review.
May 17, 2025
Storybook perfect
What a great read. This really is a great read. Can't wait to read the next one. I loved how you finished this book . its great
What a great read. This really is a great read. Can't wait to read the next one. I loved how you finished this book . its great
July 27, 2025
I loved this book. I read it in one sitting. By far one of the best epilogues. A pretty solid 5
September 24, 2025
It wasn’t bad. The 2 stars is for the H. The h drove me crazy.
December 31, 2025
My review of the book The Forbidden Billionaire Developer.
Rating: 4, good.
This book gives all the feels! It pulls the reader in so much, you can't put it down because you need to know the next piece to the story. The Forbidden Billionaire Developer is a perfect mix of a Hallmark sweet hometown romance mixed with a little spice. Enemies to lovers is always a favorite to read the love and passion for one another grow.
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Rating: 4, good.
This book gives all the feels! It pulls the reader in so much, you can't put it down because you need to know the next piece to the story. The Forbidden Billionaire Developer is a perfect mix of a Hallmark sweet hometown romance mixed with a little spice. Enemies to lovers is always a favorite to read the love and passion for one another grow.
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