Mr. Banks: A Billionaire Boys Club holiday romantic suspense

I binged this novella within a few hours. A romantic suspense that kept me turning pages throughout the entire book.

From being jilted AND ROBBED by her bf, now ex bf, Grace is now in even worse shape than she was before. Taking care of her mom who has late stage emphysema, Grace is trying to make ends meet. Since her ex took her good car and left her with his broke down truck that rarely starts, Grace is always on the cusp of losing her low-paying but much needed job since she literally has no reliable transportation anymore.

However, I’d like to give credit to this broke down truck because it’s literally what brought the sexy billionaire Mr. Ben Banks into her life! (Take that you scummy ex, Brad!) Mr. Banks saves the day when he happens upon Grace and her flat tire and has her truck towed. When Grace asks how she could ever repay him, he simply says, “Have dinner with me.”

Thus begins a fun night where Grace needs to pretend for Ben for his current job prospect. That was a fun scene!

Time passes and Ben can’t stop thinking about her. Grace runs into some trouble and then an opportunity seems to arrive just in time which she can’t refuse! And without spoiling anything, this is where the suspense ensues and where I recommend you grabbing this novella for a quick read snuggled up!

TROPES ✨
🏘️ Small Town Romance
🤏🏼 Age Gap
💍 Fake Fiancé
💰 Swoony Millionaire Cinnamon Roll
😱 A Touch of Suspense
💕 A Fun Valentine HEA

Thank you Hambright PR and L. M. Fox for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review!

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Akku

556 reviews12 followers

Review of advance copy received from Publisher

January 26, 2026

• 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 - 4.5✨

• 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞 - January 29, 2026

• 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬 -
- billionaire romance
- fake fiancée
- age gap
- trauma healing love
- protective MMC
- slow burn with spice
- small town romance
- fake fiancé
- swoony millionaire cinnamon roll
- a touch of suspense
- a fun valentine HEA

• 𝐌𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 -
Mr. Banks is not just a billionaire romance. It is emotional, raw, and surprisingly deep, offering so much more than just glitz and glamour. Grace carries childhood wounds, abandonment issues, and a dark past that still shadows her, making her journey feel painfully real and relatable. The way her vulnerabilities are written is both heartbreaking and honest she isn’t perfect, she isn’t “fixed,” and that’s exactly what makes her story resonate.
Ben Banks is rich, powerful, and confident, yet he is patient, respectful, and steady in the ways that truly matter. Their story begins with a fake engagement, but the emotions never feel forced or superficial. Every interaction between them feels deliberate, slow-burning, and layered.
This book handles trauma with incredible sensitivity. Grace’s healing is not instantaneous, and she remains scared, messy, and human in the most authentic way. Ben doesn’t swoop in to “fix” her; instead, he stays, listens, and protects her without ever trying to control her. Their connection is built on mutual respect, patience, and understanding, which makes their romance feel both soft and intense.
The emotional depth of this story stayed with me long after I turned the last page. L.M. Fox masterfully balances romance, suspense, and personal growth, creating a story that feels both thrilling and safe at the same time. Mr. Banks made me feel deeply - seen, emotional, and completely absorbed. Ben Banks has officially secured a spot as one of my favorite book boyfriends of 2026.
Thank you so much, Hambright PR, for the free ARC!

Michelle Marinello

200 reviews5 followers

✨ARC R E V I E W ✨

Mr. Banks
Publish Date: AVAILABLE NOW!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

LM Fox has become one of my must read authors and Mr. Banks is just another reason why. Mr. Banks is the kind of romance that grabs your attention by page one and makes you not want to put it down.

Grace and Ben’s story is tender, heartfelt, and beautifully told. They meet at pivotal moments in their lives, and the genuine, effortless connection between them keeps drawing them back together—whether by chance or a touch of fate. The way they truly see one another, in the most sincere and meaningful way, is what makes this story so powerful. Their trust feels natural and immediate, and the love that grows between them is portrayed with warmth and authenticity, radiating from every page.

The banter is sharp, the attraction is electric, and every interaction feels like a delicious game of push-and-pull you can’t look away from. L.M. Fox does an amazing job of building that slow-burn intensity while still giving plenty of swoon-worthy moments along the way.

If you love romances with:
💰 Swoony Millionaire Cinnamon Roll
🤏🏼 Age Gap
💍 Fake Fiancé
😱 A Touch of Suspense

…then Mr. Banks deserves a spot on your TBR immediately. This one is addictive and the perfect escape when you’re craving a romance that knows exactly what it’s doing. 📖✨

Thank you @authorlmfox & @hambright_pr for this ARC 🩷

#authorlmfox #hambrightpr #hprmrbanks #bookstagrammer #booksbooksbooks

Brooke Chambers

124 reviews

Thank you #HambrightPR and #LMFox for the ARC. If you’re looking for a quick read that has romance, longing and a sprinkle of emotional roller coaster then this is for you. I ploughed through this within a few hours and really enjoyed the levels to this romance, there was nothing fast or unrealistic about how Ben and Grace grew their relationship, even for a billionaire romance. This was humble in a way and the pinch of spice in here was chefs kiss! ❤️

Torey

313 reviews7 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

another great book by LM Fox. Ben Banks is another dreamy book boyfriend. Grace is such a strong, resilient character. this book gives some pretty women vibes and I love that. I was left with a couple questions but otherwise it's a great read.

I received an advance copy of this book and am leaving this review voluntarily

Michellelovesreading

1,509 reviews177 followers

I read this book in two days. I loved reading a romantic suspense book. I 10/10 recommend this book.

Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Andrea Mehalco

360 reviews3 followers

January 28, 2026

Mr. Banks is another fun addition to the Billionaire Boys Club series, and I loved seeing so many familiar characters make appearances. This story follows Grace, whose full name is Graceland, and she is seriously down on her luck. Between a string of pretty terrible boyfriends and bouncing between odd jobs, life has not been kind to her.

The book opens with Grace living with her boyfriend Brad, but very early on he leaves and takes almost everything with him, including her car. The one thing he does leave behind is his beater truck. Left scrambling and trying to figure out her next steps, Grace starts working on getting her life back together and preparing to move out of the apartment she can no longer afford.

That is when she meets Ben Banks. She is driving Brad’s unreliable truck when it breaks down, and Ben pulls over to help her. He immediately comes across as older, successful, and on his way to an important meeting. Ben offers to fix her problems if she agrees to have dinner with him. What Grace does not realize is that this dinner is actually a business meeting involving a potential property purchase.

Things quickly take a humorous turn when the two find themselves pretending to be engaged for the sake of the business deal. What starts as a simple arrangement turns awkward and entertaining fast, especially with the property owner adding to the chaos. After the meeting ends, Ben and Grace go their separate ways without exchanging any personal information, and Ben assumes he will never see her again.

That changes when he unexpectedly spots Grace’s photo in a very surprising place. With the help of his fellow billionaire boys and a tiny bit of stalking, Ben manages to track her down. When they finally cross paths again, the story slowly builds as their relationship develops. I was definitely eager for them to get together, but luck was not always on their side.

Eventually, Ben steps in to help Grace once more, and the two embark on a full Viva Las Vegas experience, complete with a Vegas wedding. One of my favorite tropes is fake relationships and marriages of convenience, especially when they turn into something real, and this book delivered exactly that.

Overall, this was a great read. I really enjoyed the new characters, loved how the book ended, and appreciated the growth of Ben and Grace’s relationship over time. Grace’s mom and her love of Elvis were an absolute highlight and added so much charm to the story. Great read!

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Krisha

27 reviews1 follower

Review of advance copy received from Author

I opened this thinking “cute little novella” and next thing I know I’m grinning at my screen, fully invested, emotionally involved, and ready to fight anyone who hurts Grace.⚡️

Ben and Grace are honestly like two peas in a very unexpected pod.🤍

The kind of pairing that sneaks up on you and suddenly you’re smiling at your phone like an idiot.🙂‍↔️😉

It’s a super fun, very cute novella, and I will never get tired of a billionaire who would move mountains for a woman who doesn’t yet see her own worth. I eat that trope up. Every. Single. Time.

Both Ben and Grace come with real hardships, the kind that don’t magically disappear, and the small moments between them slowly build that cozy, small-town connection that makes everything feel warmer and more real.

Grace is barely holding things together. She’s constantly on the edge of losing her low-paying but absolutely necessary job, mainly because her truck is on its last breath. And honestly, shoutout to that broken-down truck because it’s the reason the very charming, very rich Mr. Ben Banks crashes into her life. Flat tire, chance meeting, and suddenly he’s towing her truck and casually asking for dinner as repayment.

Mr. Banks is so much more than a billionaire romance. It’s emotional, raw, and quietly powerful. Grace carries childhood wounds, abandonment issues, and a past that still lingers, and none of it is glossed over or magically fixed. Her vulnerability feels honest and deeply relatable.

If you like:
💌billionaire × soft girl
🎀slow burn without boredom
🙂‍↔️men who show up quietly
🖤romance with an edge

Ben doesn’t save her. He stays. He protects without owning. He waits. Green 💚 flag behaviour in a genre that usually forgets what that looks like.🫶🏼

This book felt like warmth with an edge. Soft moments wrapped around real struggle. A fast read that left me feeling full in a way I wasn’t expecting.

If you want a cozy billionaire romance with heart, tension, and just enough suspense to keep you hooked, this one is worth your time.

Kristie

93 reviews3 followers

Review of advance copy received from Publisher

This was my first read by L.M. Fox, and it definitely won’t be my last. I was hooked from the very first page, and even though I devoured this book in just three hours, it never once felt rushed or lacking in detail. From the start, we’re shown the hardships Grace has faced since childhood, which really explains her determination to keep her head held high and do whatever it takes to care for her mother’s health.

Ben is a millionaire determined to build his own name without relying on his family’s influence. When he finds himself in a bind, he has no choice but to strike a deal with the damsel in distress he meets stranded on the side of the road. What was only supposed to be one dinner quickly turns into so much more, because after one night with Grace, Ben knows all bets are off. The lengths Ben went to make sure Grace knew how deeply he cared for her were absolutely amazing, even when he did it quietly, without her realizing it at first. He was incredibly swoony, all in from the start, and once he knew he wanted her, he was willing to go to great lengths to make sure she was safe, loved, and protected.

This book is a standalone in The Billionaire Boys Club series. There are trigger warnings that should be reviewed, as the story touches on situations that should never happen to anyone. I really appreciated how L.M. Fox handled the aftermath of these events and shed light on how people can be misled due to low self-esteem or the pressure to get ahead in life, those realities are heartbreaking and important to acknowledge. And of course… what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… right?

Thank you to Hambright PR for the ARC. This review is given honestly.

Kirsty

453 reviews8 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

January 28, 2026

This book is short, fast, and hits like a Valentine’s Day sugar rush with a side of feelings. Ben Banks is the kind of hero who looks like a ruthless empire builder on paper but is actually a cinnamon roll wrapped in money and quiet devotion. He falls first. He falls hard. And once he locks onto Grace, that’s it. Tunnel vision. Blueprint rewritten. Empire be damned.

Grace stole my whole heart. Down on her luck, strong without being invincible, vulnerable without being weak. She doesn’t need saving, but watching Ben want to give her safety, stability, and a future had me melting into a puddle. Their chemistry is instant, messy, and full of that delicious fake relationship tension where every glance feels like it’s about to tip into something real.

The fake fiancé setup? Chef’s kiss. The small town vibes? Cozy but not boring. The age gap? Done right, with respect and yearning instead of weirdness. And the way one night changes everything felt organic and emotional instead of rushed, which is impressive for a faster-paced read.

I also loved the little suspense thread woven in. Just enough edge to keep me turning pages faster, plus the cameos from other LM Fox couples felt like running into old friends at exactly the right moment.

Ben and Grace together just work. Their HEA felt earned, soft, and deeply satisfying. I finished this book smiling like an idiot and immediately wanting to reread it.

If you love fake relationships that turn painfully real, billionaire heroes who are secretly absolute sweethearts, and heroines you root for from page one, Mr. Banks is a must-read. I loved Grace and Ben so much, and I am officially obsessed with the Billionaire Boys Club. 💖📖

C Me Read Write Now

7 reviews1 follower

This book honestly had me feeling everything. I was smiling, crying, and laughing my way through it, sometimes all within the same chapter. It is such a feel good love story, but it still manages to surprise you in ways you do not necessarily expect. I found myself completely invested by the time I finished the first page!

Both characters are starting over, and that alone made the story feel so real for me because I found myself relating to the main female character. She is carrying a lot, from family responsibilities to financial stress, and it constantly feels like life is stacked against her. She has been hurt too many times and truly believes maybe she is the problem. Then she meets him, someone with his own secrets and pressures, and their worlds collide in a way that is anything but normal. There is an age gap, a rich meets poor dynamic, and a situation that throws them together before either of them is ready.

I loved the emotional rollercoaster. He falls first, while she is just trying to survive and keep moving forward. Their priorities are vastly different, some of her choices frustrate him, and yet there is this undeniable pull between them. Their love story starts in a really unconventional way but slowly turns into something soft, emotional, and surprisingly deep. The spicy scenes were literally perfect! This was an easy five star read for me and one of those books that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy all over afterwards!

Marni Ortiz

3,335 reviews70 followers

January 30, 2026

Ben and Grace !!! OMG !!! The way these two hooked me so completely , the the way their story pulled at all my heartstrings and had me laughing out loud , smiling like crazy even sobbing like a baby , yelling outta pure frustration and kept me cheering so freaking hard . Well I honestly do not think there really are any perfect words to express how in love with this story I fell .. I loved how likable and relatable Grace and Ben both were . I loved that both had flaws and that their journey had obstacles and struggles, that it wasn’t all hearts and flowers . Grace was such a great heroine- sure she was down on her luck , just trying to take care of her mother , dealing with the emotional aftermath of her ex and doing everything she can to keep her job . Ben comes into her life in the most unexpected of ways and when she needs someone the most . The way he was so supportive of everything she was going through, the brightness he brought to her life , the way he helped her heal - so beautiful and so emotional. I loved watching them fall in love . I loved all the angst and the humor and the witty banter , the drama , the family and friendships. The moments that made me smile, laugh, cry ugly tears and cheer so freaking hard . What a emotional rollercoaster that just sucks you right in and does not let go .

Lawlah

236 reviews18 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

Mr. Banks was so good—I finished it in one sitting. It has an age gap, fake fiancé, small-town romance, a touch of suspense, and so much more.

The story follows Ben and Grace. Ben crossed the ocean for a woman who eventually cheated on him, while Grace was dating a bum who nearly stole everything she owned. Fate keeps pushing Ben and Grace together, and when Ben invites Grace to dinner, she unexpectedly finds herself agreeing to pretend to be his fake fiancée.

Ben’s insecurities about relationships and his fear of being a failure—especially compared to his billionaire stepfather and stepbrothers—were beautifully written. Grace’s insecurity about people leaving her, shaped by her relationship with her father, was also handled so well.

One thing that really stood out was how far Ben was willing to go to protect Grace, and how deeply he loved and cared for her. His description of Grace when he first met her was especially memorable.
I also loved how the side characters complemented the main characters without overshadowing them.

This is a 4-star read, and I highly recommend it.
Thank you to the author and Hambright PR for this ARC 🤍

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Page Escapes by J

45 reviews3 followers

Mr. Banks delivers a familiar romance setup but executes it with charm, warmth, and strong character chemistry. The story follows Ben Banks, a driven businessman whose dream project hinges on one unexpected condition: he must appear to be a family man. Enter a chance encounter that turns into a dinner, and eventually, a life-altering arrangement.

The strength of this book lies in its characters. Ben is more than the typical billionaire archetype—he’s guarded, flawed, and shaped by past relationships. The heroine complements him well, bringing emotional grounding and a sense of realism that balances the high-stakes premise.

The pacing is well handled, moving steadily without rushing key emotional beats. The romance builds naturally, with believable tension and moments of vulnerability that elevate the story beyond surface-level attraction.

While the trope itself isn’t new, L.M. Fox’s writing keeps it engaging, making this an enjoyable and immersive read for fans of contemporary billionaire romance.

⭐️ Overall Rating: 4/5 stars

A solid, entertaining romance with strong chemistry, likable characters, and just the right blend of ambition and heart.

Kelchickbooklover

2,076 reviews67 followers

January 30, 2026

COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. Life in my house stops when Ms. Fox has a new book out. She is my one-click author whom I always pre-order. Mr. Banks is brilliantly written and captivating from page one to the end. She gives us a story where a fake relationship, a billionaire and a girl who is down on her luck meet and their lives are changed forever.
Ben, our sexy billionaire, needs a wife to complete a deal to acquire a hotel he can turn into a luxury hotel. There is only one problem: he doesn't do relationships until he meets Grace. Grace is trying to recover after her ex-boyfriend took everything of hers and left her broke and stranded. A chance meeting turns into a dinner, which turns into a fake relationship. From that point forward, these two were definitely meant to be together. However, things took a turn for the worse. Leave it to Ben to be her knight in shining armor.
I loved the banter, lustful looks, and the way that Ben was her protector, even if she was unaware. Add some suspense, and this storyline will hold your attention because you need to know what will happen.
I am eager to see what the next installment in this series has in store for us.

katapolt13

250 reviews10 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
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ARC Review – Thank you Hambright PR and LM Fox for my copy of this book!

I spent the whole book basically devastated for this Grace, our FMC. I kept rooting for her to get some happy and there was definitely a happy ending. Also, Mr. Banks, could you please take it easy on my heart? You had the thing beating right out of my chest the whole entire time.

Ben (Mr. Banks) is determined to make a name for himself, with a little assistance in the financial aspect. But there is a catch; to start his dream, he needs to find a wife. His past relationships have made him skeptical of finding someone he can trust. When he stumbles across Grace, in distress, he knows just how she can repay him.

Grace has been kicked when she was already down and she is down; it begins to pour. When will she find her break? Every day is spent in fear that the debt is going to crush her.

✨ What to Expect ✨
🏡 Small Town
⏳ Age Gap
💍 Fake Fiancé
💸 Swoony Millionaire Cinnamon Roll
🕵️ A Touch of Suspense
💘 A Fun Valentine’s HEA

Nicole

183 reviews5 followers

Mindy Menotti bookishly_mindy

Grace is struggling, everything in her life seems to be falling apart. She refuses to give up even after her boyfriend takes everything away and abandons her. When everything is breaking apart, that is when she meets Ben.
Ben is trying to do his own thing apart from his family, he wants to rebuild things or bring back life to things forgotten. At a pivotal point in his career he meets Grace, and with her help he might get the shot he was looking for.

During their encounters the chemistry and the connection grows, making it feel fateful.
The way they see each other in the most beautiful way possible is what makes this story so moving. How the trust between the two of them is instant and the love that radiates is so well captured.
Every time I think the last book was my favorite, LM Fox comes in with one new story that makes me clutch my chest, as it’s so beautiful. I always end up crying, because I’m always moved by how deep she goes into the plot and the characters personalities and perspectives. Saying I loved and recommend this book is an understatement.

662 reviews79 followers

January 30, 2026

Mr. Banks was such a great read…full of love and understanding, charm, and all the fun in between, with just enough emotional twists to keep my heart on a roller coaster. I smiled, laughed, and absolutely swooned. Even shed a few tears. The story balances cheerful, feel-good moments with deeper emotional beats in a way that makes it hard to put down. It’s a super fast paced read as well that has you craving page after page.

The female main character, Grace, was very relatable. She’s the kind of woman who carries the weight of those she loves on her shoulders, always putting everyone else first and rarely herself…until she meets Mr. Banks. Watching her finally be seen and cared for was so satisfying.

And Mr. Banks? Instantly connected, fiercely protective, and determined to give her the world. His devotion and warmth added so much heart to the story. And for an age gap - him being such a cinnamon roll with her but behind the scenes getting things ‘taken care of’ just made me adore him even more.

If you love a protective male main character, emotional depth, and a romance that feels both fun and meaningful, Mr. Banks is absolutely worth the read.

Getlitwithashleyz

295 reviews32 followers

This was such a fun, quick read!
Grace is completely down on her luck—her boyfriend left and took most of her belongings (and her car), she’s stuck working for an awful boss, and nearly all of her money goes toward her mother’s medical bills. She’s in a really vulnerable place when she meets Ben, which makes their connection feel even more meaningful.
Ben is determined to make a name for himself outside of his powerful stepfather’s shadow. His big dream is to renovate a rundown hotel into an upscale boutique property, but there’s a catch: the owner will only sell to a family man. Enter Grace. When Ben meets her, the attraction is instant, and he convinces her to pose as his fake fiancée.
The chemistry between these two was immediate and undeniable. I loved how genuinely caring Ben was toward Grace and how he treated her with the kindness, respect, and support she truly deserved. Their relationship was sweet, swoony, and incredibly satisfying to watch unfold.

Erica

380 reviews10 followers

Review of advance copy received from Publisher

Mr. Banks is a small town romance. He falls first and so hard. Fake fiance turned wife one night in Vegas. I loved reading their shenanigans leading up to deciding to get married on a whim. This was a cute and face paced Novella.

I loved how Ben would 🔥 the world down for Grace. He protects her at all costs. Grace was just trying to survive and pay her mom's medical bills. Then she meets her prince charming. This book truly had Cinderella vibes and it was magical. I truly love a sweet HEA with the perfect Cinnamon Roll Hero like Ben Banks. ❤️

When he compared her to sour patch candy. 🤣

He 💦 in his shorts. 🤭

🩷🩷Small Town Romance
❤️❤️Age Gap
🩷🩷He Falls first and Harder
❤️❤️Fake Fiance
🩷🩷Strong Down on her luck heroin
❤️❤️One Swoony Millionaire Cinnamon Roll Hero
🩷🩷A Touch of Suspense
❤️❤️A Fun Valentine's Day HEA

This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.

Smutty Professor

490 reviews12 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

Mr. Banks was a quick read, but it had me in all my feels. Grace is just trying to survive. Her ex completely wrecked her life, her mom is sick, and she’s doing everything she can to keep things from falling apart. When Ben shows up at pretty much her worst moment, it doesn’t feel like some dramatic rescue. Fox writes it in a way that makes it feel like it's just timing doing its thing. One dinner turns into pretending, pretending turns into feelings, and suddenly everything is way more complicated than either of them expected.

Ben is honestly a top-tier book boyfriend. He falls first and doesn’t fight it and I loved how consistent he is with Grace. He doesn’t try to fix her or rush her into anything, but he keeps showing up and makes it clear she’s not on her own. You get fake fiancée chaos, small-town vibes, a Vegas moment, and even a little suspense. It’s sweet, spicy, and really easy to fly through. If you’re in the mood for a low-stress, feel-good romance with a swoony hero who shows up and means it, this one’s absolutely worth picking up!

Cathy Jackson

748 reviews6 followers

The Billionaire Series by LM Fox.

LM Fox does it again! This time she gives us a short story full of her best writing. Pull up a chair, blanket, and a hot drink and dive into this story and see why so many people love the books that LM Fox writes and why they fall in love with her characters!

If you love these tropes, you will love this book!

Tropes:
• Small town romance
• Age gap
• He falls first and harder
• Fake fiancé
• Strong heroine
• Cinnamon roll, millionaire Hero
• Suspense
• A Valentine HEA!

Grace has horrible taste in men and a horrible track record on picking them. A chance meeting with Ben and then an invite to dinner, she didn’t know what to expect, but she didn’t expect that!!!

Ben and Grace will pull you into their roller coaster relationship but I promise, it is worth it.

Books_on_my_shelve

238 reviews2 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

📖❤️ This is the second book- holiday novella in The Billionaire series, release day January 29th. ❤️📖

This story is shorter, but what a emotional roller coaster!

Ben and Grace were both first mentioned in Sunflowers and Surrender. And it is time they borh get their own HEA.

They first meeting Ben uses as his business opportunity but it very fast changes into passion and great time together. But the next day everything changes and they both have to fight their own issues.

There are parts I wanted to step into the story and hugg Grace and tell her everything is going to be ok, but then fortunately Ben steps in and starts to fight to get Grace back.

I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read finally about the mysterious Max.

Faith

121 reviews10 followers

Review of advance copy received from Publisher

January 28, 2026

I'm not sure what I was expecting from a billionaires boys club but this delivered so much more. Ben Banks is a dream. From the moment you meet him, you're rooting for him. Graceland Montgomery is down on her luck. Her boyfriend just left her, taking all her stuff with him, including her car. She has a bad job with bad coworkers and a mother in end stages of emphysema. Ben runs into her when she has a flat on her spare, and he just so happens to need a pretend fiancé so he helps her if she agrees to go to this dinner with him. I liked the mini-twists and cameos from LM's other books. All in all a good quick read.

Lorey

450 reviews30 followers

MissPetiteBrunetteBookBlog

Fabulous! Ben and Grace's story pulled me in fast and didn't let go. Their story was impossible to put down. A beautiful story of two people who find themselves drawn to each other, even though neither was looking for a partner. Their story had everything I expected from this author: sizzling passion, humor, drama, and heartache—a protective MMC and a down-on-her-luck FMC, Grace, who will win your heart. Flawlessly executed romance. You know it's good when you're left wanting more, and I definitely wanted more! All the stars!

I love how Layla pulls in characters from her previous books, adding depth to the story. I'm excited to read all of the Billionaire Boys Club stories!

1,425 reviews266 followers

Review of advance copy

age-gap cinnamon-roll cute

Ben Banks wants to renovate a new property but there’s a catch. The owner only wants to sell to a family man and Ben is single. That’s where Graces comes in. She’s having a run of bad luck but when a man named Ben offers to help her out she is very thankful. That is until he sort of announces she is his fiancée!! Oops. Can they pretend to be the happy couple neither can seem find in their everyday lives? Maybe playing pretend could lead to something real… what cute, feel good, strangers to lovers romance about never giving up on finding love. Told in first person and dual POV.

Amanda M

2,878 reviews16 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

OMG this book was incredible. It's a fast-paced read that gives just enough of a story to satisfy. And I devoured it in one sitting. It was lush with details. Plus the characters were well drawn out. I really liked the main characters because they came across as real and believable. This is a messy, beautiful, lovely story. And the spice is perfection. So if you love small town romance with a touch of suspense, age gap, a fake fiancé, a swoon worthy cinnamon roll hero, and a strong heroine, you're going to want to read this. I cannot recommend this more than enough it's a must read.

Robin

118 reviews2 followers

Review of advance copy received from Author

January 26, 2026

Oh boy! I absolutely loved Grace and Ben! This small town, fake fiancée, age gap romance is fantastic! Grace is taking care of her mother and struggling make ends meet. Ben needs a fiancée for a business opportunity. The old truck Grace is driving gets a flat and guess who shows up? Yep, Ben! And things are set in motion and we are in for an emotional ride! This book is swoony and spicy with a touch of suspense. We also get to see some of our favorites from past books. LM Fox did it again and brought us another great read!

Cheryl

2,367 reviews10 followers

Mr. Banks by LM Fox is the story of Ben and Grace. When her rental truck has issues, Ben stops to help. After that, their lives will spin a little out of control. Things get difficult for Grace and she does some desperate things to try to help. Somehow, they find each other again. Delightful, lovely read!! So many coincidences that are just perfect…all wrapped up with a huge bow! The epilogue covers everything!! The only question mark for me is that compass?? Touching, whimsical, almost magical read!!

Laced In Lit

215 reviews3 followers

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