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New York Monarchs #2
Fair Trade
Nicholas Stonehaven is the devil.
The man was supposed to remain a stranger. A fond memory of a night I’ll never forget. Instead, I’m mortified to learn that my dirty little secret is now the new owner of the New York Monarchs, making him my boss. I tell myself I can handle this new development. I didn’t become the first female general manager in Major League Baseball without knowing how to handle a curveball. I make trades and close deals better than any other GM in the league. But when the arrogant billionaire offers me a contract I can’t refuse, it seems like I’ve earned myself another fancy, although temporary wife.
Luisa Álvarez is heaven sent.
When she’s not calling me Lucifer, that is. I can be a lot to handle. Hell, I use that to my advantage in the boardroom. But my experience as the CEO of a media enterprise did me no good when I inherited a professional baseball team from my estranged grandfather. I would have sold it off immediately, but even from six feet under, the old man held something over my head, and I couldn’t let it slip through my fingers. That’s how I found myself married to my Angel. She may be hung up on the fact that we made a deal and signed on the dotted line. But there is nothing fake about the way I feel for her or how she comes alive under my touch. We agreed to a fair trade, but now it’s time to renegotiate. Because when it comes to my wife, I never vowed to play fair.
The man was supposed to remain a stranger. A fond memory of a night I’ll never forget. Instead, I’m mortified to learn that my dirty little secret is now the new owner of the New York Monarchs, making him my boss. I tell myself I can handle this new development. I didn’t become the first female general manager in Major League Baseball without knowing how to handle a curveball. I make trades and close deals better than any other GM in the league. But when the arrogant billionaire offers me a contract I can’t refuse, it seems like I’ve earned myself another fancy, although temporary wife.
Luisa Álvarez is heaven sent.
When she’s not calling me Lucifer, that is. I can be a lot to handle. Hell, I use that to my advantage in the boardroom. But my experience as the CEO of a media enterprise did me no good when I inherited a professional baseball team from my estranged grandfather. I would have sold it off immediately, but even from six feet under, the old man held something over my head, and I couldn’t let it slip through my fingers. That’s how I found myself married to my Angel. She may be hung up on the fact that we made a deal and signed on the dotted line. But there is nothing fake about the way I feel for her or how she comes alive under my touch. We agreed to a fair trade, but now it’s time to renegotiate. Because when it comes to my wife, I never vowed to play fair.
471 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 14, 2025
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Millie Perez
5 books387 followersMillie Perez was born and raised in New York City, to Dominican immigrant parents. She's spent most of her life moving around to different places, like Puerto Rico, Miami, Boston, and even had a short stint in New Zealand. She has her Masters in Couples and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling, but after becoming a new mom, decided to take a break from the Mental Health industry, and pursue a writing career with guaranteed happily ever afters.
When she's not busy trying to wrangle a toddler, you can find her watching Bravo or a true crime documentary. She now lives in Spain with her husband and two kids.
Follow her on Instagram @millieperezauthor
When she's not busy trying to wrangle a toddler, you can find her watching Bravo or a true crime documentary. She now lives in Spain with her husband and two kids.
Follow her on Instagram @millieperezauthor
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August 31, 2025
2.5 stars
it had potential, but just didn't hold my attention. i need something that will surprise me and keep me wanting more and this just wasn't it.
it had potential, but just didn't hold my attention. i need something that will surprise me and keep me wanting more and this just wasn't it.
August 19, 2025
3.5/5
yet another book that fell victim to the overuse of nicknames...
something about this authors trope post for this book made it a top priority for me to read. this is my fist book by millie perez and i actually thought it was really cute. random kindle unlimited sports romances always remind me of my roots so i appreciated that !!
luisa and nick hookup to start this book and then we realize that nick is her boss. uh oh. personally hookups aren't the my favorite way to kick things off, i like a it more tension but the workplace drama added that. the pacing of the relationship just really threw me off. they were flirting but they didn't like each other but they're getting married??? it was just a lot and then after halfway they basically just spoke in sexual innuendos. thats all fine and dandy but i would've liked the dialogue to be a bit better. the two of them have like one real conversation and they decide they're in love for real and must get remarried.
this love story ended up falling to the middle for me. there were just so many unnatural conversations happening, people don't talk the way they do. it all felt very much like a book and i was uncomfy, idk if that makes sense like i know it sounds dumb but i was just so aware of the fake marriage. obviously i have been pulled into this friend group and i wanna see my girl daisy get her happy ending... see y'all in 2026!
yet another book that fell victim to the overuse of nicknames...
something about this authors trope post for this book made it a top priority for me to read. this is my fist book by millie perez and i actually thought it was really cute. random kindle unlimited sports romances always remind me of my roots so i appreciated that !!
luisa and nick hookup to start this book and then we realize that nick is her boss. uh oh. personally hookups aren't the my favorite way to kick things off, i like a it more tension but the workplace drama added that. the pacing of the relationship just really threw me off. they were flirting but they didn't like each other but they're getting married??? it was just a lot and then after halfway they basically just spoke in sexual innuendos. thats all fine and dandy but i would've liked the dialogue to be a bit better. the two of them have like one real conversation and they decide they're in love for real and must get remarried.
this love story ended up falling to the middle for me. there were just so many unnatural conversations happening, people don't talk the way they do. it all felt very much like a book and i was uncomfy, idk if that makes sense like i know it sounds dumb but i was just so aware of the fake marriage. obviously i have been pulled into this friend group and i wanna see my girl daisy get her happy ending... see y'all in 2026!
August 15, 2025
when he’s lactose intolerant but will drink the coffee which has milk in it which his fake wife made because he’s obsessed with her???!!! AND when he buys a whole restaurant because her friends make him believe through text that guys are buying his wife drinks!!!???
oh, Nicholas Stonehaven the man that you are.
low-key obsessed with this book now and please I NEED MORE!! so seated for next book in the series.
oh, Nicholas Stonehaven the man that you are.
low-key obsessed with this book now and please I NEED MORE!! so seated for next book in the series.
November 12, 2025
pff this was SO hot SO romantic SO SO SO GOOD
millie perez you have won an annoying fan for life
millie perez you have won an annoying fan for life
October 6, 2025
FYI - this has been added to the 2025 top reads list, alongside the first book in the series, Strikeout!
Once again, I loved everything about this book. Nick and Luisa were explosive together. The set up of their connection and how they met set the course for the rest of their interactions, not only as boss/employee, but as husband/wife in their marriage of convenience. Nick and Luisa complemented each other in a way that had you rooting for them from the moment they first interacted. Nick has every reason to be wary of love, and Luisa has convinced herself that she doesn't need a man, especially Nick, to be fulfilled. And she's correct - while she doesn't NEED Nick, she definitely wanted him and Nick stopped at nothing to make sure she knew he was always a safe place to land. What made this more romantic was even when they weren't on the best terms, they supported each other silently, with the author making it clear that they were in love before they admitted to themselves.
This author’s writing is great, and I love how she told their story. I couldn't put the book down, and I'm so glad I picked it up immediately after Strikeout. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!
Once again, I loved everything about this book. Nick and Luisa were explosive together. The set up of their connection and how they met set the course for the rest of their interactions, not only as boss/employee, but as husband/wife in their marriage of convenience. Nick and Luisa complemented each other in a way that had you rooting for them from the moment they first interacted. Nick has every reason to be wary of love, and Luisa has convinced herself that she doesn't need a man, especially Nick, to be fulfilled. And she's correct - while she doesn't NEED Nick, she definitely wanted him and Nick stopped at nothing to make sure she knew he was always a safe place to land. What made this more romantic was even when they weren't on the best terms, they supported each other silently, with the author making it clear that they were in love before they admitted to themselves.
This author’s writing is great, and I love how she told their story. I couldn't put the book down, and I'm so glad I picked it up immediately after Strikeout. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series!
August 14, 2025
I LOVE THEM SO MUCH. i was up all night reading.
pub day edit:
- i don’t know what millie puts on her books that i literally inhale them. i love this book so much the representation not just for both dominican characters, but also pcos rep ??? amazing!!
these two are hooooot and so hardheaded. they really carry the angel & devil in concept 😂 i really loved them abd their interactions were so hooooot and funny since the beginning.
nick, really cares sooo much about his family and luisa🥹 god i love them. where do i find one???
luisa, my love she is iconic una reina y la amo. step on me pls. she is just so gorgeous and i feel so connected to her in all the ways…
with that said READ THIS BOOK FOR A BETTER LIFE
pub day edit:
- i don’t know what millie puts on her books that i literally inhale them. i love this book so much the representation not just for both dominican characters, but also pcos rep ??? amazing!!
these two are hooooot and so hardheaded. they really carry the angel & devil in concept 😂 i really loved them abd their interactions were so hooooot and funny since the beginning.
nick, really cares sooo much about his family and luisa🥹 god i love them. where do i find one???
luisa, my love she is iconic una reina y la amo. step on me pls. she is just so gorgeous and i feel so connected to her in all the ways…
with that said READ THIS BOOK FOR A BETTER LIFE
August 13, 2025
Perez’s writing continues to be addictive and engaging . I can see a lot of people enjoying this but I prefer Strikeout, the first book in the series . For all of it’s silliness there was an emotional resonance that I didn’t quite feel here . There were many sweet moments of vulnerability but I felt like I was held at arms length from Luisa and Nick . Their chemistry was fun and flirty but got corny at times with the angel , devil metaphors but it was apart of the charm in a way .
Could’ve gone without the self-made billionaire narrative and the more uncomfortable power dynamics present (He’s her boss and a billionaire but its a fantasy and guaranteed HEA yada yada yada )
I understand that author’s — especially in this economy — have to be explicit when hinting future couple pairings and books but GOD, do I have to be beat over the bloody head every time said pairing so much as breathe next to each other? . I’m actually excited to learn more about Daisy and Luke . There’s an interesting set-up but , and I said this in my Strikeout review Perez’s hints are heavy handed to the point of distraction
In conclusion , Fair trade was a funny , steamy , sweet story that I liked !
Could’ve gone without the self-made billionaire narrative and the more uncomfortable power dynamics present (He’s her boss and a billionaire but its a fantasy and guaranteed HEA yada yada yada )
I understand that author’s — especially in this economy — have to be explicit when hinting future couple pairings and books but GOD, do I have to be beat over the bloody head every time said pairing so much as breathe next to each other? . I’m actually excited to learn more about Daisy and Luke . There’s an interesting set-up but , and I said this in my Strikeout review Perez’s hints are heavy handed to the point of distraction
In conclusion , Fair trade was a funny , steamy , sweet story that I liked !
September 4, 2025
4.5⭐
i really wasn't expecting to love luisa and nick this much because isabella and mateo were really good but oh my luisa and nick truly stole my heart since the first page and right now are my faves of the series (tho anything can change because i might relate to daisy a little bit more) but this one was so good im still so giggling and kicking my feet in the air everything i think about them or their scenes and their moments cute moments or even sexy moments, everything was so good and nick not having a family then luisa's family became his family and he also got love and people who cared for him deeply obviously including luisa then luisa finally found the perfect match, not only nick worships the floor she walks but also challenges her and respects her and makes her want to work harder and idk i love the way nick just was there when luisa needed and really gave her the hype she truly deserves because the other men they work with are pieces of shits oh well nothing new so!! overall it was amazing and so hot, the banter was out of this world and the spice?? uhhh was definitely spicing eheh just one thing i wish we could "see" more in the book is the friendships, i needed more scenes between daisy and luisa and isabella or even nick with the guys or more of the team with them too idk more friendships scenes at least personally i love seeing the group of friends all together more than two or three times in the books that kinda follows a group of friends still good still fantastic and really addictive and sometimes sad and really emotional but also so damn hot sometimes i needed to stop couldn't stop giggling eheh but yeah just a little more friendships scenes! also the little sneak peaks of daisy and luke i see it and im totally into it and i need their book now thank youu!! like right now please!
luisa and nick were wonderful and i love them so much truly had the best time of my life reading their story, i need a nick stonehaven in my life and i might not relate to luisa that much but also need her as my best friend, she's also so fearless and badass and girl boss love her so so much truly!! if you haven't read this series i seriously don't know what you're waiting for, promise it's THAT good and you don't want to stop reading!!
i really wasn't expecting to love luisa and nick this much because isabella and mateo were really good but oh my luisa and nick truly stole my heart since the first page and right now are my faves of the series (tho anything can change because i might relate to daisy a little bit more) but this one was so good im still so giggling and kicking my feet in the air everything i think about them or their scenes and their moments cute moments or even sexy moments, everything was so good and nick not having a family then luisa's family became his family and he also got love and people who cared for him deeply obviously including luisa then luisa finally found the perfect match, not only nick worships the floor she walks but also challenges her and respects her and makes her want to work harder and idk i love the way nick just was there when luisa needed and really gave her the hype she truly deserves because the other men they work with are pieces of shits oh well nothing new so!! overall it was amazing and so hot, the banter was out of this world and the spice?? uhhh was definitely spicing eheh just one thing i wish we could "see" more in the book is the friendships, i needed more scenes between daisy and luisa and isabella or even nick with the guys or more of the team with them too idk more friendships scenes at least personally i love seeing the group of friends all together more than two or three times in the books that kinda follows a group of friends still good still fantastic and really addictive and sometimes sad and really emotional but also so damn hot sometimes i needed to stop couldn't stop giggling eheh but yeah just a little more friendships scenes! also the little sneak peaks of daisy and luke i see it and im totally into it and i need their book now thank youu!! like right now please!
luisa and nick were wonderful and i love them so much truly had the best time of my life reading their story, i need a nick stonehaven in my life and i might not relate to luisa that much but also need her as my best friend, she's also so fearless and badass and girl boss love her so so much truly!! if you haven't read this series i seriously don't know what you're waiting for, promise it's THAT good and you don't want to stop reading!!
August 25, 2025
Spicy AF w/ banter for days!
Millie Perez just keeps getting better and I flew through this books soooo fast!! Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one night stand, workplace, dual POV marriage of convenience greatness!!
I loved how badass Luisa was. She took no shit from anyone. And Nick was able to match her toe to toe! There was fantastic PCOS and therapy rep and now I can’t wait for Daisy’s story!
Highly recommended for fans of Tessa Bailey or Meghan Quinn!! Fair trade had short chapters, great secondary characters and loads of emotional depth. Plus she was SPICY AF and I was so here for it!! Gimme more Millie!!
Millie Perez just keeps getting better and I flew through this books soooo fast!! Enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one night stand, workplace, dual POV marriage of convenience greatness!!
I loved how badass Luisa was. She took no shit from anyone. And Nick was able to match her toe to toe! There was fantastic PCOS and therapy rep and now I can’t wait for Daisy’s story!
Highly recommended for fans of Tessa Bailey or Meghan Quinn!! Fair trade had short chapters, great secondary characters and loads of emotional depth. Plus she was SPICY AF and I was so here for it!! Gimme more Millie!!
August 7, 2025
*hey siri remind me to catch up with book 1 and to come back for book 3*
5⭐️|3🌶
this. is. a. beauty.
latinas rep
pcos rep
Arranged marriage of convenience
big boss lady 🤭💖
a green flag mmc
that's the recipe i looooved
i fairly bawled my eyes out at 83% and forward. got a beautiful, magic ending + a little intro of book 3.
Magic. MAGIC.
goodbye book slump this worked so well and aged like fine wine.
5⭐️|3🌶
this. is. a. beauty.
latinas rep
pcos rep
Arranged marriage of convenience
big boss lady 🤭💖
a green flag mmc
that's the recipe i looooved
i fairly bawled my eyes out at 83% and forward. got a beautiful, magic ending + a little intro of book 3.
Magic. MAGIC.
goodbye book slump this worked so well and aged like fine wine.
July 31, 2025
FRTC this book was addictive I couldn’t put it down!!
August 14, 2025
Fair Trade had me giggling, kicking my feet, and punching pillows on my couch. I love a down bad man and Nick was as down as he could get. And what’s the one thing I love more than a down bad man? A strong, take no prisoners FMC! Luisa is a QUEEN and Nick knows it. Their relationship is complex and I love their chemistry and banter.
This story had a little bit of everything. Girl bosses, friendship, found family, marriage of convenience, baseball and workplace dalliances !!!! Strikeout was one of my favorite reads of the year last year, and Fair Trade left me foaming out the mouth for book two.
Also, let’s have a round of applause for the representation in here. I’m a 30 year old woman, and I cried because the characters were eating tostones and playing dominoes. Representation MATTERS! Based a study done in 2023, 30% of MLB players are of latinex descent. That is more than a quarter of the ENTIRE league and yet, the amount of baseball romances that center these characters are minuscule. As a boricua, we do not play about our baseball teams and it feels so beautiful to be able to read a romance that reflects our cultural experiences with the game.
I loved this story and this series is bringing me so much joy.
Thank you to Millie Perez for an advanced reader copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
This story had a little bit of everything. Girl bosses, friendship, found family, marriage of convenience, baseball and workplace dalliances !!!! Strikeout was one of my favorite reads of the year last year, and Fair Trade left me foaming out the mouth for book two.
Also, let’s have a round of applause for the representation in here. I’m a 30 year old woman, and I cried because the characters were eating tostones and playing dominoes. Representation MATTERS! Based a study done in 2023, 30% of MLB players are of latinex descent. That is more than a quarter of the ENTIRE league and yet, the amount of baseball romances that center these characters are minuscule. As a boricua, we do not play about our baseball teams and it feels so beautiful to be able to read a romance that reflects our cultural experiences with the game.
I loved this story and this series is bringing me so much joy.
Thank you to Millie Perez for an advanced reader copy of this story in exchange for an honest review.
July 27, 2025
ARC REVIEW:
Thank you so much to Millie Perez for the E-ARC of Fair Trade. Which releases on AUGUST 14th!
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
From the Dedication I knewww I just knew this would be sweet but SO impactful. This was a highly anticipated read for me that exceeded all expectations. I was giddy, laughing out loud, my jaw hit the floor, screaming YOU GO GIRL! let me tell you a time was had!
In case anything was left to the imagination Luisa is a BOSS. Her spit fire ways aren’t just game they’re BUSINESS. While Nick Stonehaven knows just how to HANDLE business and he DOES. 🖊️ “Don’t start something you can’t finish.” TENSION 💥💥
I thought I loved a good text exchange in books Millie has categorically changed my mind EMAILS are elite in convo banter & the not safe for work version 🥵 these two are literally yearning for each other in close proximity work space and it’s coming out as banter and tension that built up to a vision like the 90s RomCom I love to binge watch. I would watch Nick & Luisa on repeat.📺
The mentions of all my favorite characters from book one and getting more snippets of their story Millie was just hitting it out of the park.🏟️
#millieperez #fairtrade #billionaireromance #workplaceromance #enemiestolovers #baseballromance #Arcreview
Thank you so much to Millie Perez for the E-ARC of Fair Trade. Which releases on AUGUST 14th!
Rating:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
From the Dedication I knewww I just knew this would be sweet but SO impactful. This was a highly anticipated read for me that exceeded all expectations. I was giddy, laughing out loud, my jaw hit the floor, screaming YOU GO GIRL! let me tell you a time was had!
In case anything was left to the imagination Luisa is a BOSS. Her spit fire ways aren’t just game they’re BUSINESS. While Nick Stonehaven knows just how to HANDLE business and he DOES. 🖊️ “Don’t start something you can’t finish.” TENSION 💥💥
I thought I loved a good text exchange in books Millie has categorically changed my mind EMAILS are elite in convo banter & the not safe for work version 🥵 these two are literally yearning for each other in close proximity work space and it’s coming out as banter and tension that built up to a vision like the 90s RomCom I love to binge watch. I would watch Nick & Luisa on repeat.📺
The mentions of all my favorite characters from book one and getting more snippets of their story Millie was just hitting it out of the park.🏟️
#millieperez #fairtrade #billionaireromance #workplaceromance #enemiestolovers #baseballromance #Arcreview
September 22, 2025
♾️⭐️
Millie, Millie, Millie you have done it again! I am absolutely in love with this book! My god I love me a strong, capable and absolute powerhouse of a woman and that’s exactly who Luisa is. She is who little girls around the world should aspire to be. And they there’s Nick. Masculinity is so sexy when it’s not toxic. He was down BAD for her and was willing to do anything and everything to win her over. He supported his woman’s dreams and helped her reach even higher. We need more Nicks in this world! 😫😮💨✨
Millie, Millie, Millie you have done it again! I am absolutely in love with this book! My god I love me a strong, capable and absolute powerhouse of a woman and that’s exactly who Luisa is. She is who little girls around the world should aspire to be. And they there’s Nick. Masculinity is so sexy when it’s not toxic. He was down BAD for her and was willing to do anything and everything to win her over. He supported his woman’s dreams and helped her reach even higher. We need more Nicks in this world! 😫😮💨✨
November 20, 2025
me 🤝🏻 anything queen millie perez writes!!!
September 22, 2025
Marriage of convenience and a sports romance will always be top tier in my book. 10/10.
November 5, 2025
4.5 Stars
This was a very cute and fun book to read.
Definitely enjoyed both Luisa and Nick oh and how can i forget Delilah (their dog). They made such an amazing family.
I’m kinda falling hard for Nick myself ngl, he’s an amazing husband, caring, sweet and empowering.
Their marriage (and before) had everything, Banter, coziness, heartfelt moments and cuddles.
The bond Nick made with Luisa’s family was so wholesome, considering he lost his mom at a young age and had a absentee father.
And my God were they HOT! 🫣
“I’m lactose intolerant. As Luisa predicted, I usually take my coffee black.
But I’ll deal with the repercussions, because from now on, I’ll take my coffee with a dash of milk.
Just how my wife makes it.”
“Now let’s hurry along. I have plans to sleep with my new boss tonight. Can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about.”
“But most importantly, I’m asking for forever and a day. This lifetime and the next. Way past the moment we’re dearly departed. Because my body may have finite time here on this earth, but my soul seeks nothing less than eternity with yours.”
This was a very cute and fun book to read.
Definitely enjoyed both Luisa and Nick oh and how can i forget Delilah (their dog). They made such an amazing family.
I’m kinda falling hard for Nick myself ngl, he’s an amazing husband, caring, sweet and empowering.
Their marriage (and before) had everything, Banter, coziness, heartfelt moments and cuddles.
The bond Nick made with Luisa’s family was so wholesome, considering he lost his mom at a young age and had a absentee father.
And my God were they HOT! 🫣
“I’m lactose intolerant. As Luisa predicted, I usually take my coffee black.
But I’ll deal with the repercussions, because from now on, I’ll take my coffee with a dash of milk.
Just how my wife makes it.”
“Now let’s hurry along. I have plans to sleep with my new boss tonight. Can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about.”
“But most importantly, I’m asking for forever and a day. This lifetime and the next. Way past the moment we’re dearly departed. Because my body may have finite time here on this earth, but my soul seeks nothing less than eternity with yours.”
December 21, 2025
If you love sassy, cheeky banter and characters who know how to spar verbally and emotionally, this book absolutely delivers.
Nick and Luisa? Perfection. Their chemistry crackles from the first page, and the push-and-pull between them is ridiculously fun to read. Luisa is sharp, capable, and unapologetically ambitious, and watching her hold her own as the first female GM in Major League Baseball was incredibly satisfying.
And Nick Stonehaven… listen. Nick Stonehaven is A MAN. Arrogant billionaire energy done right – confident, commanding, but with just enough vulnerability beneath the devilish exterior to make him irresistible. His dynamic with Luisa is peak fake-marriage goodness, and the way their “deal” slowly turns into something very real had me hooked.
I’ve really loved this series so far, and Fair Trade continues that streak with strong characters, great banter, and plenty of swoony moments. I’m excited to dive into Daisy’s story next – if this book is any indication, it’s going to be worth the wait.
Nick and Luisa? Perfection. Their chemistry crackles from the first page, and the push-and-pull between them is ridiculously fun to read. Luisa is sharp, capable, and unapologetically ambitious, and watching her hold her own as the first female GM in Major League Baseball was incredibly satisfying.
And Nick Stonehaven… listen. Nick Stonehaven is A MAN. Arrogant billionaire energy done right – confident, commanding, but with just enough vulnerability beneath the devilish exterior to make him irresistible. His dynamic with Luisa is peak fake-marriage goodness, and the way their “deal” slowly turns into something very real had me hooked.
I’ve really loved this series so far, and Fair Trade continues that streak with strong characters, great banter, and plenty of swoony moments. I’m excited to dive into Daisy’s story next – if this book is any indication, it’s going to be worth the wait.
August 5, 2025
I don’t know how she does it but Millie Perez’s writing is addicting - she grabs your attention from the very first page!
Billionaire romances are like catnip for me because they feel like a fantasy come true. The banter, the spice, the email love notes - I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of Fair Trade!
Loved both the MC’s - Luisa with her girl boss energy and Nick with his perfect book boyfriend vibes! I also appreciated the PCOS rep.
Highly recommend especially if you enjoy these tropes:
⚾️ Marriage of Convenience
⚾️ Workplace romance
⚾️ One night stand
Can’t wait for my preordered physical copy to arrive and for the next book in the series!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read an eARC. All opinions are my own.
Now how do I find a hot billionaire who will write me love notes?! 😆
Billionaire romances are like catnip for me because they feel like a fantasy come true. The banter, the spice, the email love notes - I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of Fair Trade!
Loved both the MC’s - Luisa with her girl boss energy and Nick with his perfect book boyfriend vibes! I also appreciated the PCOS rep.
Highly recommend especially if you enjoy these tropes:
⚾️ Marriage of Convenience
⚾️ Workplace romance
⚾️ One night stand
Can’t wait for my preordered physical copy to arrive and for the next book in the series!
Thank you to the author for the opportunity to read an eARC. All opinions are my own.
Now how do I find a hot billionaire who will write me love notes?! 😆
August 15, 2025
I fear no one hates a ‘romantic gesture in front of thousands/millions of people’ like me
This has two epilogues, both are disappointing, and the 2nd one is just a set up for the next book…
I really thought that this would have a bonus… it really was just a thought
I needed way more spanish.
It was kinda hard to get past the first couple of chapters but then this run real smoothly.
This has two epilogues, both are disappointing, and the 2nd one is just a set up for the next book…
I really thought that this would have a bonus… it really was just a thought
I needed way more spanish.
It was kinda hard to get past the first couple of chapters but then this run real smoothly.
December 5, 2025
“Call me sir again and see what happens.”
Wished I liked this more. The references to Dominican culture (especially Luisa's mom and the tias) warmed my heart, and I loved how easy this is to read, but I needed more stakes.
September 5, 2025
sooo good. i love this one a bit more than strikeout. 4.5!!
October 27, 2025
NICK STONEHAVEN THE MAN THAT U ARE . also..... millie wdym i need to wait for the next book i need it NEOWWWW
November 6, 2025
review tbd
August 21, 2025
I loved it! I thought I loved Mateo and I do, but I adore Nick. I can't wait for the next book! Happy reading!
August 23, 2025
3.5 ⭐️s
November 26, 2025
♾️🌟
MILLIE YOU HAVE OUTDONE YOURSELF 🙂↕️
This gave everything I needed it to give. Marriage of convenience, workplace romance, and banter so hot I started floating away.
Luisa and Nick were explosive from the start. The fact that they’re both so witty and quick with their little remarks had me kicking and giggling.
Luisa is a baddie, and she stands on business. I want to be her when I grow up.
I just need to watch ONCE. Like, PLEASE let me in.
MILLIE YOU HAVE OUTDONE YOURSELF 🙂↕️
This gave everything I needed it to give. Marriage of convenience, workplace romance, and banter so hot I started floating away.
Luisa and Nick were explosive from the start. The fact that they’re both so witty and quick with their little remarks had me kicking and giggling.
Luisa is a baddie, and she stands on business. I want to be her when I grow up.
I just need to watch ONCE. Like, PLEASE let me in.
July 28, 2025
“You have a shitty day at work? You come to me. See a funny meme that is meant to be insulting toward the entire male population, you send it my way.” His thumb brushes over my ring. “If you feel like you need a minute to catch your breath because life can get overwhelming, turn around and you’ll find me standing there, ready to hold you up until you feel steady on your own two feet again.”
"You promise?"
"I vow"
ANOTHER 5 star read from MILLIE PEREZ. While I've had the HONOR to read this book as an ARC, my opinions are my own and 100% honest.
Summary:
Luisa Álvarez, is living her dream, she is now the first female general manager in Major League Baseball, The Monarchs of New York. However, everything is about to change when she discovers that the mysterious man she spent an unforgettable night with—Nicholas Stonehaven—is now her new boss, having inherited the New York Monarchs. Known for her professionalism and composure, Luisa is determined to keep things strictly business. But Nicholas, a powerful and arrogant billionaire, offers her a contract she can’t refuse—one that includes a marriage of convenience. Despite their rocky start and clashing personalities their chemistry is undeniable. What began as a deal evolves into something far more passionate and complicated, and Nicholas is ready to rewrite the rules to win Luisa’s heart for good.
Review:
WHAT A TREAT THESE TWO ARE! Luisa and Nick are a match made in heaven, don't let Luisa's nickname for him fool you! Their chemistry is INSANE, their banter, how their relationship develops and how good they are for each other, it was perfect, from beginning to the end! Luisa's story is one of perseverance and strength. Nick is more than meets the eye, a hardworking man that despite the title of "billionaire" has fought against the odds to achieve everything he has obtained. I just adored how both of their worlds collied, and how they complemented each other in more ways than just the sex. Nick was able to find love and a family, and Luisa someone that loved taking care of her without overstepping her boundaries. Them together are truly a POWER COUPLE, that deserve all the love in the worlds. ONCE AGAIN, Millie does her big one creating characters that are lovable, funny and real while providing representation that doesn't feel performative, but EXTREMELY well researched. I LOVE THIS BOOK, WHAT CAN I SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"You promise?"
"I vow"
ANOTHER 5 star read from MILLIE PEREZ. While I've had the HONOR to read this book as an ARC, my opinions are my own and 100% honest.
Summary:
Luisa Álvarez, is living her dream, she is now the first female general manager in Major League Baseball, The Monarchs of New York. However, everything is about to change when she discovers that the mysterious man she spent an unforgettable night with—Nicholas Stonehaven—is now her new boss, having inherited the New York Monarchs. Known for her professionalism and composure, Luisa is determined to keep things strictly business. But Nicholas, a powerful and arrogant billionaire, offers her a contract she can’t refuse—one that includes a marriage of convenience. Despite their rocky start and clashing personalities their chemistry is undeniable. What began as a deal evolves into something far more passionate and complicated, and Nicholas is ready to rewrite the rules to win Luisa’s heart for good.
Review:
WHAT A TREAT THESE TWO ARE! Luisa and Nick are a match made in heaven, don't let Luisa's nickname for him fool you! Their chemistry is INSANE, their banter, how their relationship develops and how good they are for each other, it was perfect, from beginning to the end! Luisa's story is one of perseverance and strength. Nick is more than meets the eye, a hardworking man that despite the title of "billionaire" has fought against the odds to achieve everything he has obtained. I just adored how both of their worlds collied, and how they complemented each other in more ways than just the sex. Nick was able to find love and a family, and Luisa someone that loved taking care of her without overstepping her boundaries. Them together are truly a POWER COUPLE, that deserve all the love in the worlds. ONCE AGAIN, Millie does her big one creating characters that are lovable, funny and real while providing representation that doesn't feel performative, but EXTREMELY well researched. I LOVE THIS BOOK, WHAT CAN I SAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
August 8, 2025
Many thanks to Millie Perez for the e-ARC!
Fair Trade takes readers on a tour of the business side of baseball—focusing on front office business dealings, office politics, and boy oh boy plenty of HR violations (lol, those emails!). This story starts out as a fast burn, laying the foundation for Luisa and Nick’s high voltage sexual attraction and verbal sparring/banter. It’s a great hook that immediately pulled me into the story. I wanted to know how that heat would carry over into the rest of the story as they navigate a thorny professional dynamic that is, of course, complicated by their attraction.
You get to follow this pair as they battle their physical attraction, developing emotional connections, communication missteps, and internal struggle to reveal the depth of their feelings—especially when it comes to their marriage of convenience. That immediate spark of heat at the start? It gets turned down to a simmer as you watch the pair navigate their conflict of feelings. Fair Trade really highlights Dominican representation and is rich with cultural touchpoints. It’s also worth mentioning that Luisa is a character with PCOS. The author does a good job with clarifying that PCOS impacts women differently, noting how Luisa’s life with PCOS mirrors the author’s own lived experience. And let me just say…get you a man like Nick Stonehaven who will make everyone work from home (and make sure his partner is taken care of) because his lady is having an especially bad menstrual day.
With any story that features a FMC in a male dominated field, but sports in particular, there is always a risk that an author might just girlboss themselves into a corner and end up having the MMC swoop in to the rescue. But in this instance, Perez is careful. Acknowledging that Luisa is the first female MLB general manager without allowing this point to disintegrate into “girlboss feminism.” It’s a fine line to walk and Perez does it well!
More Latinos in sports romance! But especially baseball romance. Millie Perez’s writing is getting stronger with every release.
Fair Trade takes readers on a tour of the business side of baseball—focusing on front office business dealings, office politics, and boy oh boy plenty of HR violations (lol, those emails!). This story starts out as a fast burn, laying the foundation for Luisa and Nick’s high voltage sexual attraction and verbal sparring/banter. It’s a great hook that immediately pulled me into the story. I wanted to know how that heat would carry over into the rest of the story as they navigate a thorny professional dynamic that is, of course, complicated by their attraction.
You get to follow this pair as they battle their physical attraction, developing emotional connections, communication missteps, and internal struggle to reveal the depth of their feelings—especially when it comes to their marriage of convenience. That immediate spark of heat at the start? It gets turned down to a simmer as you watch the pair navigate their conflict of feelings. Fair Trade really highlights Dominican representation and is rich with cultural touchpoints. It’s also worth mentioning that Luisa is a character with PCOS. The author does a good job with clarifying that PCOS impacts women differently, noting how Luisa’s life with PCOS mirrors the author’s own lived experience. And let me just say…get you a man like Nick Stonehaven who will make everyone work from home (and make sure his partner is taken care of) because his lady is having an especially bad menstrual day.
With any story that features a FMC in a male dominated field, but sports in particular, there is always a risk that an author might just girlboss themselves into a corner and end up having the MMC swoop in to the rescue. But in this instance, Perez is careful. Acknowledging that Luisa is the first female MLB general manager without allowing this point to disintegrate into “girlboss feminism.” It’s a fine line to walk and Perez does it well!
More Latinos in sports romance! But especially baseball romance. Millie Perez’s writing is getting stronger with every release.
August 9, 2025
ARC REVIEW 5/5⭐️
As someone who devoured and loved the first book in the series, Strikeout, I’m beyond grateful for the chance to read this one as an ARC. I’m at a complete loss for words. I'M OBSESSED!!! I'm utterly, hopeleslly in love. I adored everything about this book, and I could honestly talk about it for days.
From the very first page to the last, this story swept me away — a whirlwind of romance, tenderness, and moments that made my heart ache in the best way💚💚
Nick & Luisa… You own my soul. Their chemistry, their devotion, the way they see and love each other so completely 🩷 — I never wanted to leave their world. This book isn’t just a read, it’s a feeling I want to hold onto forever.
Nick… He calls Luisa Angel, but in reality, he’s the very definition of a perfect man — Lucifer on the outside, yet a true Angel within, who knows exactly how to treat his wife. His awareness about PCOS and the thoughtful gestures he makes for Luisa!!! And don't even get me started especially in Chapter 57- when he declares his pure, unconditional love for her in front of everyone… I was SCREAMING. CRYING. KICKING MY FEET. You stole my heart, Mr. Stonehaven. Or should I say… Mr. Álvarez-Stonehaven??? That’s my man, right there🤭🤭
Luisa… My strong, independent, smart and radiant girl who stands on her own two feet, and yet I see so much of myself in her. Her wit, her spirit, her spark — reading her was pure joy, and seeing her in love was even better🩷
I loved the Dominican family vibes and how her family fully supported Nick. It was so heartwarming. And also seeing Isa and Matteo popping in... my heart was full🫶🏼 Loved every second of them too.
Overall, I adored this book, but let me tell you… I’m dying for Daisy & Luke’s story. I am NOT okay. That ending??? Daisy, girl…
Alsoooo what do you put in these books woman?! @millieperez They’re completely addictive!!! 2026 can’t come fast enough — I’m counting down the days. I'm desperate, hurry up QUEEN! 😭😭😭
As someone who devoured and loved the first book in the series, Strikeout, I’m beyond grateful for the chance to read this one as an ARC. I’m at a complete loss for words. I'M OBSESSED!!! I'm utterly, hopeleslly in love. I adored everything about this book, and I could honestly talk about it for days.
From the very first page to the last, this story swept me away — a whirlwind of romance, tenderness, and moments that made my heart ache in the best way💚💚
Nick & Luisa… You own my soul. Their chemistry, their devotion, the way they see and love each other so completely 🩷 — I never wanted to leave their world. This book isn’t just a read, it’s a feeling I want to hold onto forever.
Nick… He calls Luisa Angel, but in reality, he’s the very definition of a perfect man — Lucifer on the outside, yet a true Angel within, who knows exactly how to treat his wife. His awareness about PCOS and the thoughtful gestures he makes for Luisa!!! And don't even get me started especially in Chapter 57- when he declares his pure, unconditional love for her in front of everyone… I was SCREAMING. CRYING. KICKING MY FEET. You stole my heart, Mr. Stonehaven. Or should I say… Mr. Álvarez-Stonehaven??? That’s my man, right there🤭🤭
Luisa… My strong, independent, smart and radiant girl who stands on her own two feet, and yet I see so much of myself in her. Her wit, her spirit, her spark — reading her was pure joy, and seeing her in love was even better🩷
I loved the Dominican family vibes and how her family fully supported Nick. It was so heartwarming. And also seeing Isa and Matteo popping in... my heart was full🫶🏼 Loved every second of them too.
Overall, I adored this book, but let me tell you… I’m dying for Daisy & Luke’s story. I am NOT okay. That ending??? Daisy, girl…
Alsoooo what do you put in these books woman?! @millieperez They’re completely addictive!!! 2026 can’t come fast enough — I’m counting down the days. I'm desperate, hurry up QUEEN! 😭😭😭
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