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New York Billionaires #5
Suite on the Boss
Fake dating my billionaire boss to get revenge on my ex? Yes please.
But falling for him? That’s something I vowed never to do again.
Isaac Winter is the fourth-generation owner of the legendary 5th Ave hotel that bears his last name. He’s at the top of New York high society… and I’ve just left it behind.
When he hires my company, I’m thrust into endless meetings with him, determined to impress the cold, untouchable leader of the Winters.
The last thing I expected was to start fake dating him.
He needs his match-making family to take a step back. And me? Revenge on my cheating ex-husband sounds great, and even better when it’s with a man whose name opens every door in the city.
The line between fake and real soon gets smudged by our late-night conversations. Isaac’s driven, passionate, intelligent… and far less controlled than he seems. Revenge feels deliciously suite.
But I’m done with rich New York men and their cheating ways.
They think they can buy anything they want… but my heart’s not for sale.
But falling for him? That’s something I vowed never to do again.
Isaac Winter is the fourth-generation owner of the legendary 5th Ave hotel that bears his last name. He’s at the top of New York high society… and I’ve just left it behind.
When he hires my company, I’m thrust into endless meetings with him, determined to impress the cold, untouchable leader of the Winters.
The last thing I expected was to start fake dating him.
He needs his match-making family to take a step back. And me? Revenge on my cheating ex-husband sounds great, and even better when it’s with a man whose name opens every door in the city.
The line between fake and real soon gets smudged by our late-night conversations. Isaac’s driven, passionate, intelligent… and far less controlled than he seems. Revenge feels deliciously suite.
But I’m done with rich New York men and their cheating ways.
They think they can buy anything they want… but my heart’s not for sale.
284 pages, Paperback
First published October 28, 2022
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About the author
Olivia Hayle
32 books3,612 followersHi there! I'm Olivia.
I write romance with billionaire heroes (despite never having met one in person). They're strong, ambitious, they don't need love... until they meet the women who change their minds.
I love witty banter, smart heroines, big cities and perfectly tailored suits. You'll find all four in every one of my books! 💜
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READING ORDER
You can read any of the books as standalones, because each book follows a new couple. But if you ask me? This is my personal preference...
The Connovan Chronicles
- Best Enemies Forever
- The Perfect Mistake
- One Wrong Move
New York Billionaires
- Think Outside the Boss
- Saved by the Boss
- Say Yes to the Boss
- A Ticking Time Boss
- Suite on the Boss
- 12 Days of Bossmas
Seattle Billionaires
- Billion Dollar Enemy
- Billion Dollar Beast
- Billion Dollar Catch
- Billion Dollar Fiancé
Brothers of Paradise
- Dark Eyed Devil
- Ice Cold Boss
- Red Hot Rebel
- Small Town Hero
Standalones
- Arrogant Boss
- Look But Don't Touch
- The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door
- How to Honeymoon Alone
I write romance with billionaire heroes (despite never having met one in person). They're strong, ambitious, they don't need love... until they meet the women who change their minds.
I love witty banter, smart heroines, big cities and perfectly tailored suits. You'll find all four in every one of my books! 💜
➡ Explore the bonus content: https://oliviahayle.com/bonus-content
➡ Visit https://oliviahayle.com
READING ORDER
You can read any of the books as standalones, because each book follows a new couple. But if you ask me? This is my personal preference...
The Connovan Chronicles
- Best Enemies Forever
- The Perfect Mistake
- One Wrong Move
New York Billionaires
- Think Outside the Boss
- Saved by the Boss
- Say Yes to the Boss
- A Ticking Time Boss
- Suite on the Boss
- 12 Days of Bossmas
Seattle Billionaires
- Billion Dollar Enemy
- Billion Dollar Beast
- Billion Dollar Catch
- Billion Dollar Fiancé
Brothers of Paradise
- Dark Eyed Devil
- Ice Cold Boss
- Red Hot Rebel
- Small Town Hero
Standalones
- Arrogant Boss
- Look But Don't Touch
- The Billionaire Scrooge Next Door
- How to Honeymoon Alone
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November 2, 2022
DNF @ 36% I am bored out of my GOURD. Nothing is happening aside from marketing plans for a hotel. Zero chemistry but plenty of yawns. 2*snore fest*stars!!!!
October 19, 2022
Sophia is freshly divorced and throwing herself into her consulting job to cope. Isaac is a hotel chain boss and a prospective client. They are attracted to each other but Sophia is still affected by what her ex did and Isaac doesn't want to mix business and pleasure.
Series status: You could read this as a stand-alone but then you'd be missing a great book about Isaac's brother. Just saying. I love this author's polished writing, she has way of putting things in words that gives me the feels. I have highlighted half this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Series status: You could read this as a stand-alone but then you'd be missing a great book about Isaac's brother. Just saying. I love this author's polished writing, she has way of putting things in words that gives me the feels. I have highlighted half this book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 31, 2025
3.5 stars
The first 70% of this was excellent and then it went down the drain with that Beverly drama. I hate the unnecessary third act breakup and this one was so unfounded.
The first 70% of this was excellent and then it went down the drain with that Beverly drama. I hate the unnecessary third act breakup and this one was so unfounded.
October 31, 2022
Mature characters
I really liked the story and I liked the characters. Sophie was an independent, smart and strong woman, she was a great example of a hard working female lead. Isaac was the same way. They literally talk about how similar they are. I loved that he fell first, he was open to a relationship from the beginning and didn't mind waiting for Sophie.
My only problem was that the love story wasn't well developed. I swear we got to 80% of the book and she was still hang up on her ex. Well, that may not be totally true, she wasn't hang up on her ex but rather still hurt from his actions. However, the ex was mentioned so many times that he felt like the third person in the room. That didn't leave much space for the romance to flourish so I didn't really feel the connection and chemestry between the two main leads. I only felt it at the end and that almost had me giving the book 4 stars, but I just couldn't ignore the rest.
I wish the story was less focused on how her ex was an idiot and more on how she opened her heart to Isaac. Because she tried, but the other stuff was still there.
Overall this is a 3.5 read for me because the story wasn't as exciting or romantic as I was expecting it to be. I absolutely adore Olivia's writing and will keep reading her books because she's awesome and she creates characters that actually go to teraphy (or at least mention going to) and there isn't usually a huge miscommunication problem between her characters.
I read some people mention how pragmatic and cold their relationship was, and though I agree with the later, I think I actually liked the pragmatic part. We should normalize having an open communication with your partner, protecting yourself legally and morally, and actually listening to your partner's needs, desires and hopes for the future.
I really liked the story and I liked the characters. Sophie was an independent, smart and strong woman, she was a great example of a hard working female lead. Isaac was the same way. They literally talk about how similar they are. I loved that he fell first, he was open to a relationship from the beginning and didn't mind waiting for Sophie.
My only problem was that the love story wasn't well developed. I swear we got to 80% of the book and she was still hang up on her ex. Well, that may not be totally true, she wasn't hang up on her ex but rather still hurt from his actions. However, the ex was mentioned so many times that he felt like the third person in the room. That didn't leave much space for the romance to flourish so I didn't really feel the connection and chemestry between the two main leads. I only felt it at the end and that almost had me giving the book 4 stars, but I just couldn't ignore the rest.
I wish the story was less focused on how her ex was an idiot and more on how she opened her heart to Isaac. Because she tried, but the other stuff was still there.
Overall this is a 3.5 read for me because the story wasn't as exciting or romantic as I was expecting it to be. I absolutely adore Olivia's writing and will keep reading her books because she's awesome and she creates characters that actually go to teraphy (or at least mention going to) and there isn't usually a huge miscommunication problem between her characters.
I read some people mention how pragmatic and cold their relationship was, and though I agree with the later, I think I actually liked the pragmatic part. We should normalize having an open communication with your partner, protecting yourself legally and morally, and actually listening to your partner's needs, desires and hopes for the future.
January 1, 2023
Dragged on and terrible ending
This book was slow, so incredibly slow. Then finally when you see the couple start to actually progress you find out that the MMC doesn’t give a dang about fidelity, which is a huge sticking point for the FMC, and yet she somehow quickly convinces herself that just because he helped someone commit adultery, that he somehow won’t cheat on her in the future, just like her ex did.
There is literally no reason why she gets over this huge thing. She just does mental gymnastics to convince herself that it’s totally fine and not a massive red flag.
Authors shouldn’t make the third act break up so significant to the hurt character if they aren’t able to write their way to a logical and satisfying ending. This was completely awful.
I’ve never been cheated on and even I wouldn’t trust this man as far as I could throw him.
This book was slow, so incredibly slow. Then finally when you see the couple start to actually progress you find out that the MMC doesn’t give a dang about fidelity, which is a huge sticking point for the FMC, and yet she somehow quickly convinces herself that just because he helped someone commit adultery, that he somehow won’t cheat on her in the future, just like her ex did.
There is literally no reason why she gets over this huge thing. She just does mental gymnastics to convince herself that it’s totally fine and not a massive red flag.
Authors shouldn’t make the third act break up so significant to the hurt character if they aren’t able to write their way to a logical and satisfying ending. This was completely awful.
I’ve never been cheated on and even I wouldn’t trust this man as far as I could throw him.
March 31, 2026
4 ⭐
«Я не думаю, что смогу быть с кем-то другим. Или ты, или никто»
В целом хорошо, но не зацепило. После других книг серии как-то скучновато 🙃
«Я не думаю, что смогу быть с кем-то другим. Или ты, или никто»
В целом хорошо, но не зацепило. После других книг серии как-то скучновато 🙃
April 28, 2024
4 ☆
This was a nice surprise, in terms of the story evolution and the chemistry between the characters.
I really liked how the story started. They have a first encounter in his hotel almost a year prior the story begins.
They started a professional relationship (he is owner of an hotel chain and wants to open other locations, and she works in a sort of designer company that chooses the best approaches for a new construction), but things slowly start to develop.
He needs someone to attend events and would like a date so that is family no longer bothers him with that, and she wouldn't mind making her ex cheating husband jealous, so they start fake dating and soon this start to get more romantic.
I really liked the romance part of the book, because they had an amazing chemistry. They were communicative with each other, they liked each other but, towards the end, we have the 3rd act break-up that I didn't much like because it was something that was sort of a deal breaker for Sophia, and Isaac really messed up.
I'm happy that in the end eveything turned out okay, but it was not what I was expecting.
This was a nice surprise, in terms of the story evolution and the chemistry between the characters.
I really liked how the story started. They have a first encounter in his hotel almost a year prior the story begins.
They started a professional relationship (he is owner of an hotel chain and wants to open other locations, and she works in a sort of designer company that chooses the best approaches for a new construction), but things slowly start to develop.
He needs someone to attend events and would like a date so that is family no longer bothers him with that, and she wouldn't mind making her ex cheating husband jealous, so they start fake dating and soon this start to get more romantic.
I really liked the romance part of the book, because they had an amazing chemistry. They were communicative with each other, they liked each other but, towards the end, we have the 3rd act break-up that I didn't much like because it was something that was sort of a deal breaker for Sophia, and Isaac really messed up.
I'm happy that in the end eveything turned out okay, but it was not what I was expecting.
January 5, 2023
Honestly, this review is harder to do because I was really liking Issac until the revelation that he was the side piece for Beverly. And then he was insistent that Sophia was still in love with Percy and it couldn't possibly be that she was upset knowing he took part in an affair, which he absolutely should have disclosed when he first brought her up given Sophia's history. I also don't like that she apologized at all since nothing she said was untrue, he is just like Percy, he doesn't take marriage vows or relationships seriously. The story would have been way better (and Issac's character would have stayed intact) had the author not added this needless development. Making Issac into a terrible person in the third act was a terrible choice. I almost didn't finish the book because I can't stand cheating or rooting for cheaters. This is one time I was hoping there wasn't a HEA because Issac doesn't deserve it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 21, 2023
3.5 ⭐
"But I realize now, in more ways than one, that I'd confused an errant ray of sunshine for the whole sun"
I loved this story about Sophia and Isaac and their lovely friendship with witty and fun banter that's progressed into fake dating with revenge purposes that later transforms in a true connection.
I'm a big fan of the Winter's brother's, Anthony's my favorite MMC in the series (and his book's my favorite as well) and Isaac was becoming a 2nd in line until the 3rd act breakup (rushed, didn't make much sense to me, changed the whole flow of the story and frankly annoyed me so much. Not because of what happened but how it happened).
I love reading romance but sometimes i'm just so tired. This series have been a great read and i'm sadly disappointed with how it ended.
"But I realize now, in more ways than one, that I'd confused an errant ray of sunshine for the whole sun"
I loved this story about Sophia and Isaac and their lovely friendship with witty and fun banter that's progressed into fake dating with revenge purposes that later transforms in a true connection.
I'm a big fan of the Winter's brother's, Anthony's my favorite MMC in the series (and his book's my favorite as well) and Isaac was becoming a 2nd in line until the 3rd act breakup (rushed, didn't make much sense to me, changed the whole flow of the story and frankly annoyed me so much. Not because of what happened but how it happened).
I love reading romance but sometimes i'm just so tired. This series have been a great read and i'm sadly disappointed with how it ended.
November 3, 2022
I should know better...NOT clean
I usually love these billionaire reads. Probably something I shouldn't admit too, but it's just true. This one had some real issues with verb tense and edit errors, but overall I thought it was a fun read. And then it dives dirty and I was done.
Content: Quite descriptive
Language: Lots of language, several f-bombs
Religious: No
Happy reading!!
I usually love these billionaire reads. Probably something I shouldn't admit too, but it's just true. This one had some real issues with verb tense and edit errors, but overall I thought it was a fun read. And then it dives dirty and I was done.
Content: Quite descriptive
Language: Lots of language, several f-bombs
Religious: No
Happy reading!!
October 29, 2022
This was going to be 4/4.5 stars until the third act conflict happened. It just seemed so far out of left field, and not what was hinted at throughout the story. I also just felt like the chemistry between the two main characters was lacking, but I liked Isaac’s personality a lot so that was the saving grace
December 13, 2022
3.5⭐️ Fast, cute, low angst read. I would have preferred more details and fewer scene transitions which left me and my expectations hanging. Also more thought going into the 3rd act breakup would have been nice, but that’s just me. On the whole I liked all the MCs in this series. Looking forward to “Bossmas.”
May 3, 2024
I was finally starting to get into them as a couple and then his secret came out. In my opinion she should not have taken him back, he’s just as guilty as her ex and when she confronted him he said she was in the wrong for being mad??And then SHE apologized? Definitely wish the series would have ended with the four business partners.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 6, 2024
A vey dry story
I slogged through the story. A little boring. I liked both main characters, but their conversations were so formal and dry. I loved the first two stories in this series.
I slogged through the story. A little boring. I liked both main characters, but their conversations were so formal and dry. I loved the first two stories in this series.
August 25, 2025
Ah..... Overall, I enjoyed the series, but I could not finish this book. I was so hopeful Isaac would get his happy story, but yowza. These two should probably just go their separate ways because their morals don't align and there isn't much chemistry. Sigh....
August 23, 2023
The dialogue was really stilted to the point where even their intimate moments sounded like they were writing an email or in a meeting I got tired reading 😭
April 2, 2025
4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
This was definitely the best book of the series. Although there were still some “come stay at mine” 🙄, I chose to overlook it. The audio narrators were the best of the series as well. We only really got to meet Isaac in Anthony’s book so it was a bit different than the rest of the books in the series in that regard, but so, so good. I definitely recommend this series and I will be reading more of the author’s books. I do wish she would read some of the reviews and leave out the Britishisms. In a different mood, I might hold it against the book.
This was definitely the best book of the series. Although there were still some “come stay at mine” 🙄, I chose to overlook it. The audio narrators were the best of the series as well. We only really got to meet Isaac in Anthony’s book so it was a bit different than the rest of the books in the series in that regard, but so, so good. I definitely recommend this series and I will be reading more of the author’s books. I do wish she would read some of the reviews and leave out the Britishisms. In a different mood, I might hold it against the book.
January 4, 2023
That book was just too cute. Absolutely loved it
October 20, 2025
Isaac & Sophia
September 28, 2024
3.5-4 stars
This was such a cute read.
I loved Isaac, I think he was my favourite in this book.
But then, i love all the Winters brothers so that isn't really a surprise, is it?
I did like the heroine, Sophie, she was strong, and hard-working and really likeable.
What the story is about?
Well, Sophie catches her husband shagging some hussy in the Winters Hotel and when trying to leave, all shaky and in tears, she bumps into Isaac, who helps her calm down and hails her a cab.
The story picks up a year later, when Sophie is already divorced and she gets to work on a project, a pitch for Isaac's company.
And he, of course, remembers her.
And so they keep bumping into each other, more on purpose, rather than by accident. They clearly seek each other's company and are equally fascinated with one another.
And then, at some point Isaac proposes they go to some function together and pretend they are a couple because he knows Soph's dumbass ex will be there and he not only knows him, but he kinda hates his guts.
And he likes Soph, so he wants him to suffer.
And that's how the whole fake dating started.
And they were so cute together!
What i didn't like?
3 things really:
1. the fact that the heroine acted as if she was still hung up on her idiotic cheating ex husband
2. the fact that she was so needy and she was the one who practically begged Isaac to sleep with her and it made her look kinda desperate and pathetic and call me old-fashioned but I like it when my heroes take the initiative and take the first step, not the heroine
3. the fact that they make assumptions about what the other one wants throughout the story instead of having an honest conversation like two adults, that was just annoying
I did like the third-act break up and the reason behind it.
I did not see that coming, believe me you.
But we of course have a HEA, the heroine finally gets her head out of her ass and tells her ex to fuck off and she and Isaac finally make up.
I really liked it, despite the 3 things that bugged me.
And this whole series is sooooo freaking good!!!
I still have book 4 to read, so I think I'll just go straight for it.
Do I recommend it?
Absolutely!
I recommend the entire series!
This was such a cute read.
I loved Isaac, I think he was my favourite in this book.
But then, i love all the Winters brothers so that isn't really a surprise, is it?
I did like the heroine, Sophie, she was strong, and hard-working and really likeable.
What the story is about?
Well, Sophie catches her husband shagging some hussy in the Winters Hotel and when trying to leave, all shaky and in tears, she bumps into Isaac, who helps her calm down and hails her a cab.
The story picks up a year later, when Sophie is already divorced and she gets to work on a project, a pitch for Isaac's company.
And he, of course, remembers her.
And so they keep bumping into each other, more on purpose, rather than by accident. They clearly seek each other's company and are equally fascinated with one another.
And then, at some point Isaac proposes they go to some function together and pretend they are a couple because he knows Soph's dumbass ex will be there and he not only knows him, but he kinda hates his guts.
And he likes Soph, so he wants him to suffer.
And that's how the whole fake dating started.
And they were so cute together!
What i didn't like?
3 things really:
1. the fact that the heroine acted as if she was still hung up on her idiotic cheating ex husband
2. the fact that she was so needy and she was the one who practically begged Isaac to sleep with her and it made her look kinda desperate and pathetic and call me old-fashioned but I like it when my heroes take the initiative and take the first step, not the heroine
3. the fact that they make assumptions about what the other one wants throughout the story instead of having an honest conversation like two adults, that was just annoying
I did like the third-act break up and the reason behind it.
I did not see that coming, believe me you.
But we of course have a HEA, the heroine finally gets her head out of her ass and tells her ex to fuck off and she and Isaac finally make up.
I really liked it, despite the 3 things that bugged me.
And this whole series is sooooo freaking good!!!
I still have book 4 to read, so I think I'll just go straight for it.
Do I recommend it?
Absolutely!
I recommend the entire series!
June 15, 2025
Isaac Winter meets Sophia at one of her most vulnerable moments. Months later she reenters Isaac's life and he finds that they both have something in common. Sophia wants a pretend date and Isaac wants a pretend woman in his life to keep the matchmakers away. Neither expected to fall in love.
I thought this was very slow, took awhile to get into and even then slow.
I thought this was very slow, took awhile to get into and even then slow.
October 22, 2022
Suite on the Boss by Olivia Hayle
“Fake Dating your Boss to get revenge on your cheating Ex-Husband?”
YES PLEASE!
Olivia Hayle wrote another great addition to her New York Billionaire series. This is Sophia and Isaac’s story. They accidentally met in Isaac’s Hotel because of an unfortunate circumstance. Almost a year passed, Sophia, newly divorced and is now career driven, was hired by Isaac’s company to do consultant job. Both have attractions to each other however Sophia made it clear that she no longer wants to be involved with the upper east side men and for Isaac, he experienced a past closely relating to her and his sole focus is the company passed on to him by his Family. No mixing business with pleasure. Yet another run in with a circumstance made them agree to fake date. Fake dating will always involved feelings and both were clear what they can only give however as they navigate their attraction to each other, fake becomes real. The past experiences becomes a problem and I just love that it was resolved because both characters communicated very well.
I love the characters are well matched and the conversations are so mature and professional. The development of their meet up from the start until they meet again was fantastic. I love how the author made Sophia career driven after the divorce, love how she stand up for herself with the confrontation with her ex. Isaac’s character is not the typical alpha CEO but he is more mild and logical.
Overall, If you want, sweet, light drama and easy read, this book is for you!
ARC received in exchanged for an honest review.
“Fake Dating your Boss to get revenge on your cheating Ex-Husband?”
YES PLEASE!
Olivia Hayle wrote another great addition to her New York Billionaire series. This is Sophia and Isaac’s story. They accidentally met in Isaac’s Hotel because of an unfortunate circumstance. Almost a year passed, Sophia, newly divorced and is now career driven, was hired by Isaac’s company to do consultant job. Both have attractions to each other however Sophia made it clear that she no longer wants to be involved with the upper east side men and for Isaac, he experienced a past closely relating to her and his sole focus is the company passed on to him by his Family. No mixing business with pleasure. Yet another run in with a circumstance made them agree to fake date. Fake dating will always involved feelings and both were clear what they can only give however as they navigate their attraction to each other, fake becomes real. The past experiences becomes a problem and I just love that it was resolved because both characters communicated very well.
I love the characters are well matched and the conversations are so mature and professional. The development of their meet up from the start until they meet again was fantastic. I love how the author made Sophia career driven after the divorce, love how she stand up for herself with the confrontation with her ex. Isaac’s character is not the typical alpha CEO but he is more mild and logical.
Overall, If you want, sweet, light drama and easy read, this book is for you!
ARC received in exchanged for an honest review.
December 14, 2023
This book kind of solidified for me that I’m not a stan of friends-ish to lovers. Felt like it was 60% winter hotel 15% of divorce talk and the other 25% was actually them.
Honestly by now feel like I could write an essay on the winter hotels franchise.
Definitely the weakest of all the books…
Honestly by now feel like I could write an essay on the winter hotels franchise.
Definitely the weakest of all the books…
April 15, 2024
This was also a cute read but admittedly more boring than the others in this series. I found the plot to be a bit boring and I didn’t feel that deeply for either of the characters.
March 12, 2026
It’s good fun until the 3rd act breakup.
There's a lot of pros going for this book. Starting with the MMC himself - Isaac is such a heart-throb. He's charming and possessive in that written-by-a-woman kind of way that isn't creepy. Loved him, for most of it at least, but I'll get to why I stopped in a minute.
The characters are well-written with personalities and flaws. They are clearly influenced by what happened to them in the past, which is always a great sign in a book and makes them seem human.
The development of a relationship between two people who aren’t sure if they are ready for serious commitment was portrayed in a natural way. They were taking small steps, enjoying themselves and bit by bit taking on more and more space in each other's lives.
I wasn't bored with the hotel-related plotline, either. It's understandable that there was so much of it, and I'd even go as far as to say that I wanted more specifics by the time it run its course.
All the drama the ex added was fun to follow. You know, rage-inducing, but in a good way.
But. Let's address the breakup. The issue itself and Sophia's reaction to it were absolutely fine. She's been burned before, it's completely natural to freak out. Also, I agree that the past is the past and all people make mistakes and have a right to change, they shouldn't be forever defined by a stupid thing they did out of spite, especially if it has nothing to do with the person they are currently with. Fine. Cool. Whatever. What irks me the wrong way is that Isaac hadn't mentioned it before specifically because he didn't want Sophia to find out and react badly. That's manipulative. Doing the thing is one problem, but knowingly avoiding the topic because you know someone won't be happy to hear it is another. It's painting yourself only in the best of colors for the sake of manipulating someone to love you before they find the cracks. He knows she's triggered by stuff like this, so it's unacceptable behavior and a red flag for me.
I know it's just a romance and I'm not meant to psychoanalyze the characters and rate it based on their flaws being acceptable to me, but him hiding the truth was a big ick for me and for the rest of the book Isaac just seemed a bit creepy, manipulative and insincere to me. Maybe it's because he didn't grovel? Maybe I needed more apologies for withholding information.
So, uhm, good book, but maybe not for people who can't help thinking over every detail.
There's a lot of pros going for this book. Starting with the MMC himself - Isaac is such a heart-throb. He's charming and possessive in that written-by-a-woman kind of way that isn't creepy. Loved him, for most of it at least, but I'll get to why I stopped in a minute.
The characters are well-written with personalities and flaws. They are clearly influenced by what happened to them in the past, which is always a great sign in a book and makes them seem human.
The development of a relationship between two people who aren’t sure if they are ready for serious commitment was portrayed in a natural way. They were taking small steps, enjoying themselves and bit by bit taking on more and more space in each other's lives.
I wasn't bored with the hotel-related plotline, either. It's understandable that there was so much of it, and I'd even go as far as to say that I wanted more specifics by the time it run its course.
All the drama the ex added was fun to follow. You know, rage-inducing, but in a good way.
But. Let's address the breakup. The issue itself and Sophia's reaction to it were absolutely fine. She's been burned before, it's completely natural to freak out. Also, I agree that the past is the past and all people make mistakes and have a right to change, they shouldn't be forever defined by a stupid thing they did out of spite, especially if it has nothing to do with the person they are currently with. Fine. Cool. Whatever. What irks me the wrong way is that Isaac hadn't mentioned it before specifically because he didn't want Sophia to find out and react badly. That's manipulative. Doing the thing is one problem, but knowingly avoiding the topic because you know someone won't be happy to hear it is another. It's painting yourself only in the best of colors for the sake of manipulating someone to love you before they find the cracks. He knows she's triggered by stuff like this, so it's unacceptable behavior and a red flag for me.
I know it's just a romance and I'm not meant to psychoanalyze the characters and rate it based on their flaws being acceptable to me, but him hiding the truth was a big ick for me and for the rest of the book Isaac just seemed a bit creepy, manipulative and insincere to me. Maybe it's because he didn't grovel? Maybe I needed more apologies for withholding information.
So, uhm, good book, but maybe not for people who can't help thinking over every detail.
October 28, 2022
Let me start by saying I discovered Olivia Hayle a couple months back. I loved her books and quickly read all of them within a week lol.
Suite on the Boss… whew 😅 I was immediately drawn into the book within the first few pages when Sophia was seen running out of the hotel with security hot on her tail and In distress. Here comes Isaac walking over to talk to her to discover she seen her husband having an affair. Like woah we just went right in the book with drama 😱. I knew from that moment that Isaac found her person and Sophia was given a second shot at love. I just has that huntch immediately.
Months after that Encounter they meet again but this time at a work meeting. Sophia who works at (Exciteur) is pitching a new hotel chain to Isaac Winters . She realizes quickly that the encounter she had months before was with the CEO of Winter hotel was that in fact Isaac Winters.
Isaac had been feeling a lot or pressure from his family to get out and start dating again. Sophia wanted to seem as if she moved on from her ex cheating husband as he was seen out at an event with his mistress. They both make a plan to start “fake dating” and going to events together.
Of course that didn’t last long before they both started to get feelings towards each other.
I immediately loved the back and forth banter between the two of them and how they could just be themselves around each other.
Although. It wasnt always easy and they had up and downs they conquered it and figured it and of course
Got their HEA .
If you love Millionaire books and HEA with a pinch of drama this book is a must read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
I had got an ARC copy and this my honest review of the book!
Suite on the Boss… whew 😅 I was immediately drawn into the book within the first few pages when Sophia was seen running out of the hotel with security hot on her tail and In distress. Here comes Isaac walking over to talk to her to discover she seen her husband having an affair. Like woah we just went right in the book with drama 😱. I knew from that moment that Isaac found her person and Sophia was given a second shot at love. I just has that huntch immediately.
Months after that Encounter they meet again but this time at a work meeting. Sophia who works at (Exciteur) is pitching a new hotel chain to Isaac Winters . She realizes quickly that the encounter she had months before was with the CEO of Winter hotel was that in fact Isaac Winters.
Isaac had been feeling a lot or pressure from his family to get out and start dating again. Sophia wanted to seem as if she moved on from her ex cheating husband as he was seen out at an event with his mistress. They both make a plan to start “fake dating” and going to events together.
Of course that didn’t last long before they both started to get feelings towards each other.
I immediately loved the back and forth banter between the two of them and how they could just be themselves around each other.
Although. It wasnt always easy and they had up and downs they conquered it and figured it and of course
Got their HEA .
If you love Millionaire books and HEA with a pinch of drama this book is a must read ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.
I had got an ARC copy and this my honest review of the book!
October 19, 2022
Olivia Hayle does not disappoint in the fifth installment of her New York Billionaires series. Anthony is my favorite Olivia Hayle character, so I was excited that we were getting his brother Issac's story! We only got a glimpse of him and his life (years prior to when the story is happening now) in Anthony and Summer's story.
Sophia is newly divorced and leading a team at Exciteur (which we have seen in previous books!) She is pitching a new hotel chain to the CEO of Winter hotels, Issac Winter. Sophia is not looking to date; and is definitely not looking to date another Upper East Side jerk.
Issac Winter has been single without any prospects for years since his then fiancé cheated on him. His family has been pressuring him to find love, but he wants nothing to do with it.
Sophia and Issac see an opportunity to benefit them both - they will fake date, so that Sophia's ex sees her with someone else and Issac's family finally sees him with someone. We all know what happens when characters fake date; things get complicated when feelings start to get involved.
Both of these characters were definitely jaded based on their own experiences with past relationships and love. They were able to compliment each other and move forward towards love, which neither of them saw coming.
I really enjoyed this book and am going to miss this series!
Sophia is newly divorced and leading a team at Exciteur (which we have seen in previous books!) She is pitching a new hotel chain to the CEO of Winter hotels, Issac Winter. Sophia is not looking to date; and is definitely not looking to date another Upper East Side jerk.
Issac Winter has been single without any prospects for years since his then fiancé cheated on him. His family has been pressuring him to find love, but he wants nothing to do with it.
Sophia and Issac see an opportunity to benefit them both - they will fake date, so that Sophia's ex sees her with someone else and Issac's family finally sees him with someone. We all know what happens when characters fake date; things get complicated when feelings start to get involved.
Both of these characters were definitely jaded based on their own experiences with past relationships and love. They were able to compliment each other and move forward towards love, which neither of them saw coming.
I really enjoyed this book and am going to miss this series!
November 18, 2022
Thanks Olivia and Booksprout for sending me a copy of this to read.
This book follows the very sultry Issac Winter of the Winter hotels. The CEO who keeps the business afloat so that everyone can have their piece of the fortune.
Sophia is a women from a small town who lives to New York to make a life for herself. When we first meet Sophia she is running through the corridors of the winter hotel after finding her husband cheating on her.
Issa spots her and tries to console her like a true gent. 1 year and 1 divorce later Sophia is proving just how much of a valuable assets she is I. Her work and is projecting to the winter hotels for their new hotel brand. Only she doesn't expect to see Isaac and neither does he her but bit are they both glad.
They fight their attraction but then use each other as buffers against family/ Exs from the New York elite.
The attraction they have for each other is held off soo much it makes this book a really slow burn. These two really just click together I just found it a little irritating at times with how slow it was.
I did enjoy reading this book though and would recommend that you use your own views after reading.
This book follows the very sultry Issac Winter of the Winter hotels. The CEO who keeps the business afloat so that everyone can have their piece of the fortune.
Sophia is a women from a small town who lives to New York to make a life for herself. When we first meet Sophia she is running through the corridors of the winter hotel after finding her husband cheating on her.
Issa spots her and tries to console her like a true gent. 1 year and 1 divorce later Sophia is proving just how much of a valuable assets she is I. Her work and is projecting to the winter hotels for their new hotel brand. Only she doesn't expect to see Isaac and neither does he her but bit are they both glad.
They fight their attraction but then use each other as buffers against family/ Exs from the New York elite.
The attraction they have for each other is held off soo much it makes this book a really slow burn. These two really just click together I just found it a little irritating at times with how slow it was.
I did enjoy reading this book though and would recommend that you use your own views after reading.
November 26, 2022
Healing Their Broken Heart For A Happy Life -
Isaac runs into Sophia just after she discovered her husband’s betrayal and they both never expected to see each other again after they went their separate ways. However, fate brought them back into each other’s lives and working together had them embarking on a fake relationship that turned real. Unfortunately, Isaac’s past returns and creates a rift in their budding relationship, but time apart made them both realise they actually wanted to be together.
This is a really awesome book, that you don’t want to miss. The characters have their own issues, but they just can’t stop the heat that simmers between them. The storyline is filled with of different emotions and that make this a worthwhile page turner. I enjoyed reading every minute of this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Isaac runs into Sophia just after she discovered her husband’s betrayal and they both never expected to see each other again after they went their separate ways. However, fate brought them back into each other’s lives and working together had them embarking on a fake relationship that turned real. Unfortunately, Isaac’s past returns and creates a rift in their budding relationship, but time apart made them both realise they actually wanted to be together.
This is a really awesome book, that you don’t want to miss. The characters have their own issues, but they just can’t stop the heat that simmers between them. The storyline is filled with of different emotions and that make this a worthwhile page turner. I enjoyed reading every minute of this book and look forward to reading more from this author.
I received an advanced copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
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