Billionaire Falls First

by Julie Capulet

From Amazon top 20 bestselling author Julie Capulet comes a seductive world of luxury and obsession. Welcome to the Wilder Billionaires.

It was impossible not to notice him, even though I tried. Or at least I tried to try. What I didn’t expect him to do was to turn my whole world upside down.

Amelie Thibodeaux almost inherited her family’s historic Bourbon Street Hotel, which is the only home she’s ever known. Instead, it turns out her beloved late father secretly gambled away three generations of hard work. Which means Amelie is now destitute. And desperate. She’s forced to live by her wits, barely scraping by with three jobs and sheer grit.

When Dallas Wilder walks into the bar of the Hotel Thibodeaux, he’s mysterious. And wildly magnetic.

But as drop-dead gorgeous as Dallas might be, Amelie doesn’t trust him. Because trusting people has never panned out for her. And she needs to survive. Her reality consists of work and struggle. Which makes resisting him easy.

Or does it?

As the billionaire owner of one of New York’s most lucrative investment funds and a major movie studio, Dallas Wilder is ruthless, direct and very good at getting whatever he wants.

What he wants is Amelie.

Behind Dallas’s brutal appeal lies a singular obsession. Her. From the sultry streets of New Orleans to the glittering penthouses of New York City, Amelie is swept off her feet by the most intoxicating man she’s ever met.

But obsession has a dark side. Will his savage addiction for her destroy them both?

Genres: Romance, Steamy, Contemporary Romance, He Falls First

324 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 17, 2026

About the author

Julie Capulet is an Amazon top 20 bestselling author of steamy he-falls-first romance with heart, heat and fairy tale HEAs. She met her husband in a seaside bar on a tropical island and knew within five minutes she'd marry him. She's been writing romance ever since. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, traveling, walking on the beach and watching rom-coms. ♥

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Reviews

[➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amelie Thibodeaux grew up in New Orleans and now finds herself bartending at her family's hotel, which has seen better days. The once-thriving Hotel Thibodeaux, known for its five-star rating and a Michelin-starred restaurant, is now a shadow of its former self. The Thibodeaux family has a history of hospitality, but they also share a penchant for bourbon and good times, which has contributed to their decline. Amelie’s great-grandfather, grandfather, and father all had a habit of drinking that seemed to be a family tradition, as if they were determined to keep their name alive, fearing it might be replaced by something dull.

Amelie only discovered her father's gambling addiction after his sudden heart attack in the hotel bar. After losing the hotel and facing bankruptcy, she had to swallow her pride and ask the new owners for a job. She managed to persuade the manager, Ellen Jones, a tough woman working for a mysterious billionaire from Houston, that she was essential to the hotel's operations. After all, Amelie was born in Room 27, and she hopes to remain connected to the place she loves, even if it means working under new management.

Dallas Wilder has always had a talent for making money and shares his expertise through seminars on smart investing and saving. Calling him an overachiever is an understatement; he was crunching numbers by the age of seven, which eventually led him to become a multimillionaire.

Tired of the harsh New York winter, Dallas finally decided to take a break when his executive assistant kept sending him invitations to the Elite Investor Conference. The offer included a stay in a stylish yet charming penthouse at a top-notch hotel on Bourbon Street, and he couldn't resist any longer…….. He believed he had reserved a five-star experience, but he had no idea what was in store for him.

If you love reading, Billionaire Romance with that instant love vibe, this one's for you. It features a first love scenario and doesn't shy away from a virgin female main character, which adds a unique twist.

Plus, it includes dual points of view, showcasing both rich and poor perspectives, and has just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting. It's a fun mix that makes for an engaging read!

[Kursed Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelie Thibodeaux should have inherited Hotel Thibodeaux, once known as the best little hotel on Bourbon Street. Instead, she’s working three jobs and secretly sleeping in a hidden storage room of her family’s former hotel.

When a gorgeous stranger sits down at her bar and lingers until closing, Amelie knows better than to believe his promises.

Billionaire Dallas Wilder has never had a woman - or much of anything else, for that matter - hold his attention for long. But the moment he lays eyes on Amelie, he’s absolutely besotted.

Billionaire Falls First is trademark Julie Capulet with a billionaire hero that falls on the spot for a down-on-her-luck, sweet-as-sugar heroine, a romance-first storyline with just enough plot to keep the pages turning, and smex hot enough to fog your Kindle screen.

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Format: 📱

🗄️ Genre: Contemporary Romance
🗂️ Subgenre(s): New Adult

Ending: 💗 {HEA}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual | Present}
Emotions: 😩🫠🥵🥹😍
Darkness: 🤍
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥🔥1/2
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

✨ Tropes: Accidental Pregnancy, Age Gap (8), Billionaire, Instalove/Insta-Obsession, Rich Boy x Poor Girl,
 
💫 Microtropes: Boy Obsessed, Caretaker/Protective MMC, Caveman/Bridal Carry, “Good Girl”, He Falls First, He Falls Harder, Pet Name (Boo), She’s a Runner Tattooed MMC, Tragic Past, Virgin FMC

🔆 Character: Bartender, White Collar

💋 Kinks: Breeding, Cum Jammer

🤰🏻 Pregnancy: Minor Storyline

🚩 Red Flags: Bulldozer MMC, Dominant MMC, Manipulation, MINE!

⛔️ Safety Squad: n/a

📍 Setting: New Orleans, Louisiana + New York City, New York 🇺🇸

📣 Type: Billionaire Falls First is the first book in the Wilder Billionaires series of interconnected standalones.

⚠️ Warning: This sweet and steamy read will leave your panties damp and your cheeks flushed.

🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.

[Donna reads Romance · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Magnetic, All-Consuming Billionaire Romance You Can’t Put Down.

I was completely hooked from the very first page and couldn’t put this down. I kept telling myself another page and suddenly I was completely consumed.

Dallas Wilder is everything you want in a billionaire romance hero…powerful, possessive and completely undone by the woman he falls for.
And when he falls?
He falls HARD.
Watching his controlled, work obsessed world unravel because of Amelie was addictive, emotional and so satisfying.

This is a man who’s barely started dating and is already talking about children! One minute he’s running empires, the next he’s planning forever like it’s already guaranteed.🫠

The family teasing made it even better…Dallas is known as the serious, work-first one, so seeing him completely wrecked by love was pure entertainment.

Amelie was just as unforgettable. Strong, resilient and full of heart, she becomes everything Dallas never knew he needed.
She’s his calm, his grounding force and the one person who breaks through every wall he’s built.
Leaving NOLA isn’t easy for her, but between her ride-or-die best friend and Dallas himself, the pull toward something new felt impossible to ignore.

I also loved how much Dallas supports her painting. He doesn’t just love her…he sees her, believes in her and pushes her toward her dreams.

And honestly… this man does nothing halfway, especially not love. He goes from dating to full-blown forever energy in record time and it’s part of what makes him so addictive to read.

The chemistry between them is electric, the emotional connection is everything and the story balances romance, humor, obsession and heart perfectly.

A huge shoutout to Julie Capulet for creating a story that completely pulls you in and doesn’t let go.

If you love billionaire romance with a hero who falls first, falls hardest and loves with his whole heart…this is a must-read.

Dallas Wilder thought work was his one true love… but Amelie proved him completely wrong😉

[Janine Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so grateful that I received this ARC!! It was sooooo great!!!!
As with Julie’s style of writing there is always an element of the instalove trope which I LOVE!!!! Love a he falls first & hard MMC!
Loved Amelie & Dallas 🥹
This book had soooo many of my favourite tropes ❤️
Can’t wait for the next brothers book🙌🏼

🌸I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review🌸

“ You can trust me with your whole heart Amelie Thibodeaux. Just like I’m trusting you with mine.”

[Maddie (Bookaholic_Dreamer) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bond we can’t help but share, and one that disconcertingly feels like the broken pieces of our souls, against all odds, fit together.

Billionaire Falls First by Julie Capulet is the first release from her newest series Wilder Billionaires.
This story has following oldest Wilder brother Dallas ‘Dally’ Wilder and Amelie ‘Ami/Boo’ Esmé Sabine Anaïs Thibodeaux told through their dual POVs in a He Falls First, Accidental Pregnancy, Billionaire Romance.

Dallas and Amelie’s story made for quite a fast paced and fast moving read.
Then again it was to be expected, considering from the moment they laid eyes on each other it was insta attraction, lust and connection, though in Dallas’s case it was also insta love and romance.
And I was all here for it.

From seeing Dallas and Amelie fall headfirst for one another, to then seeing how quickly, faster and harder they continued to fall in each and every page turn author Julie showcased to us, it had me thoroughly enjoying with following along Dallas and Amelie’s whirlwind emotional romance journey.
Then again it was easy to see why, since their instant chemistry never stopped burning bigger and brighter in every moment shared. Seeing as they were able to get along so easily, with their communication flowing so effortlessly, leaving no moment to any stops, pauses or awkwardness.
As well as their unexpected bond in regards to similar details in their similar past they shared in common, that brought them even more closer than ever.
You couldn’t help be hook, line and sinker.

Even though it was a fast moving story when it came to their whirlwind romance, one thing author Julie managed to play out and build upon was the development of their characters.
Yes, Dallas and Amelie may have moved fast in their relationship, but that was definitely not the case when it came to seeing the development journey of their characters.
We were able to not only see their walls come down, while their layers were peeled back. But also how they came together to help one another be who they really wanted to be through evolving, learning and growing, something the two always made known through inner monologue in their POV chapters.
Considering their journey wasn't all smooth sailing, having gone through some highs and lows within the ups and downs, going back and forth. Particularly in Amelie's case, from the inner battles she was fighting. Something author Julie also made known and showcased too.
Ultimately giving their journey a sense of realism and authentic-ness, knowing that just having romance was not enough and that there was more to figure out.

Billionaire Falls First by Julie Capulet made it so easy to adore and enjoy reading.
Whether it be the characters of Dallas and Amelie, especially Dallas given the swoony-ness of him, especially with his obsession of Amelie, as well as his actions in all that he did for Amelie.
To their whirlwind romance journey, on top of the many enjoyable tropes, especially one particularly one that was my absolute favourite.
It's what resulted in giving you so much to delight in that you couldn’t help but eat up all the words.
Which is why I not only had a great time reading this book, but now has me looking forward to reading the rest of the brothers books.
Can’t wait to see how and where their stories lead, especially after getting their introductions in this book as secondary characters.



*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Taylor T · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amelie has had to sell her families hotel. Her mother died when she was young, and her father was never really there for her. Once he died she found out he gambled away everything she ever had. She really has lost faith and trust in people except for her best friend.
Dallas Is a billionaire who comes from a famous family. His mother had major issues that she pushed onto the entire family. When she dies his father retreated into himself and is gone now too. His brothers are the only constant he has in his life, and he loves them fiercely.
Dallas walks into a hotel bar and sees Amelie and it's all over for him. He's never felt this way before, not even close. He goes all in to win over Amelie and show her they are forever. She finds it hard to trust him after everything she has been through, waiting for the other shoe to drop. Their road to HEA isn't easy but so worth it in the end.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Read All About It · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well the queen of insta love romance has done it again with another billionaire that’s falls for a sweet innocent down on her luck young woman.

New Orleans is the beginning setting for our new romance.

“The famous heartbreaker Dallas Wilder actually got turned down?
He’s not about to take no for an answer so he wines and dines her. He is just too hard to say no to.

Amelie Thibodeaux. You’re the one I want. Yes, it’s too fast. Yes, it’s crazy that we’re taking this at light speed. But I’m sure.

This is one whirlwind romance between a diehard workaholic and an overwhelmed southern belle who has lost everything.

I’m not alone anymore.

“You can trust me with your whole heart, Amelie Thibodeaux. Just like I’m trusting you with mine.”

[Susy Napier · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.25⭐️

What a great start to a new series!
We first meet Amelie, a bartender from New Orleans who has had nothing but a run of bad luck. She basically has nothing to her name but she tries so hard. Then you have Dallas, a billionaire who is a workaholic (literally the man takes zero days off) and has never had a serious relationship.

One day, Dallas walks into a bar and see Amelie and is immediately enthralled by her. He convinces her to have a drink take a day with him and there begins their whirlwind romance.

What I love about this authors book? I love the insta love of he falls first and harder. Overall I enjoyed this book.


Thank you Julie Capulet for the earc!

[Lulu · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you enjoy a billionaire instant chemistry romance then this is a story for you! Dallas literally cannot stop thinking about Amelie from the moment he lays eyes on her. The way he is obsesses over her is swoon worthy because even though he’a obsessed he knows he still has to give her some space to process EVERYTHING…and honestly, Amelie’s trust in men has been shattered, but Dallas is definitely making her feel all sorts of aches! 😅

There were times where I felt there was soo much of Amelie ‘in her head’ and over thinking… and while i appreciate the back story and context, I prefer a lot of this told through other lenses maybe? Thats really the only thing that bothered me. Otherwise this was a fun and quick read! Cant wait to see what you all think!

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸…
🤎Billionaire Romance
🤎He Falls First
🤎Insta Love
🤎Rich/ Poor
🤎Virgin FMC
🤎Dual POV
🤎Open Door

I received an advance reading copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dallas and Amelie come from different worlds - he’s a billionaire from New York City and she’s a poor girl from New Orleans, working in a once elegant and now desperately in-need-of-some-love hotel that her family owned until her father lost it to his gambling addiction. My heart really goes out to these lonely characters who both grew up with distant, neglectful parents. Dallas and Amelie’s story is funny, sweet, and heartwarming. It's a wonderful story about the healing power of love.

I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Terra Drynan-Werder · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable book to read and I liked the characters alot. It is a modern day Cinderella story between Amelie and Dallas. The book was well written and kept me engaged the entire time. Dallas the workaholic falls so fast for Emelie and their chemistry from the start is off the charts. It was nice to follow along as they quickly fell in love and helped each other become better versions of themselves. I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book for my honest opinion.

[Fiatgal · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 Sweet, over-the-top fantasy.

[Emily Boyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book, I could not put it down once I got my ARC. The book was full of so many of my favorite tropes like he falls first and harder, billionaire MMC, and accidental pregnancy. Great for lovers of the insta-love trope.

[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cupid’s Unexpected Strike of Target -
Dallas knew from the moment he laid eyes on Amelie, that she was his forever, so he was willing to do everything possible to make his dreams come true. Even though Amelie accepted everything Dallas was doing for her, she was still apprehensive about everything he was saying about wanting a future with her. However, Amelie started trusting Dallas the more time they spent together and accepted the changes in the life.

Unfortunately, not long after Amelie and Dallas settled into their new life, a misunderstanding and a dangerous situation neatly cost them their happy life, but he was able to clear up the misunderstanding and urgently get her the medical care she needed. As luck would have, Amelie and Dallas not only received news there would be no lasting effect from the incident, but they also received life changing news, that made them really happy.

This captivating romance story was intense, interesting and panty melting HOT, so in my humble opinion you won’t go wrong with this story where the male character falls head over heels with the female character at first sight and would turn the world upside down just to build a future with her. You will definitely enjoy reading this just as much as I did.

I received an advanced review copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Simply put this story can be summed up as: a girl is destitute after a father dies, leaving her so much debt she must sell the family hotel. A handsome, seriously loaded boy walks into her bar, takes one look, and falls stupidly in love and whisks her away from a life of poverty.
Once you get over the ridiculously unrealistic storyline and accept it for what it is, then sit back and enjoy a book that is easy to read, has loads of spicy scenes but not much in the way of storyline, as the fantasy of a luxurious life weaves its charm over you.
It's a bit of a red flag that he is so obsessively protective that he cages her and won't let her venture out without him. We do get a great introduction to the brothers, who I assume the rest of the series is based on; and their history, their upbringing, and the relationship and tragedy that was their parents.
No one struggles but hey money and privilege can fix anything, right? It's not all that deep. There's one brief scene of drama but that's it. Sit back for a romantic fantasy, but an enjoyable ride.

[🍸 · Rating 2 out of 5]

kkkkkkkkkkkk ai senhor

[Tobi · Rating 3 out of 5]

It started so well...

[Marnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Insta-Love hit our Billionaire HARD!

Billionaire Falls First from Author Julie Capulet was a good read that encompassed everything that typifies her specialty in low-angst, sweet plots with on-fire 🔥🔥🔥 intimate scenes. It's the first book in her new series of brothers who have grown up with a background full of tragedy and drama, all played out very publicly, and in Dallas Wilder's case, has left him very disillusioned.

He was an interesting character, beyond wealthy and by his own admission, women fawned all over him and crowed about his prowess on social media. Yet all this left him feeling bored and emotionally dead leading him to believe he was incapable of falling in love even though what he desired most was a connection;

“I’ve lived my life underwhelmed by everyone and everything ... I can buy anything I want. But the one thing I want can’t be bought. An actual desire to be with someone.”

The saw Amelie Thibodeaux. No gentle cupid's arrows for Dallas, the insta-love hit him like a well-aimed brick 🧱!! Ms Capulet described that moment in painstaking detail, that moment where he espied the woman he'd been looking for, the one whom he didn't believe could even exist, and his world shifted on it's axis;

“I’ve found her. I’ve found the girl I ‘really’[sic] want. The one I never believed existed. She exists. ... Colors—especially hers—are freakishly bright. The music sounds sweeter. In this moment, I am completely devoid of either disappointment or boredom, maybe for the first time in my goddam(n) life."

I loved that he saw how exhausted and tired she was, and wanted to fix that for her from the start. He knew how badly her father had let her down (he checked out google, because that's what I'd do!) and that she'd suffered ‘heartbreak, betrayal and destitution' . I loved that he'd stepped straight into rescue and protection mode before he knew she’d be his, even after she'd unceremoniously turned down his offer of a drink. I found I was admiring of her stoicism already!!!!

I thought in her sassy independence she would balk harder when he'd moved in and taken over her job for the day, arranging alternative employment to the hotel in her stead, but apparently not. There was a hint of steel there, but I'm guessing when you're confronted with an alpha pro-active man in fix-it mode, you’re beyond tired, and are suddenly in a situation with a fairy-tale feel to it where the Billionaire was a heavily tattooed prince AND the fairy godmother, the temptation would hit hard and make you take that step into the formerly impossible. Because Dallas Wilder was nothing else if not efficient!!!

Plus, he moved forward with plans for their future together forever with the stealth and secrecy of a military exercise so as not to scare her off before they were set in stone.

Amelie had indeed suffered everything Dallas knew about her yet she maintained a hard-working loyalty to her former family hotel. I loved her integrity even as she was swept off her feet, and her acknowledgment to herself that she would indeed accept the days off and the good times he offered, all while keeping her reality checked that he was a billionaire and likely to swan off into the ether in spite of his declarations of love and loyalty. She'd already had her heart broken by her father's lackadaisical attitude to the hotel his family had built and her financial security, so trust wasn't something she even put any faith in. The man was stunningly gorgeous and offering her all manner of amazing first experiences so of course she was going to run with it – especially as she was actively encouraged by her best friend!

I also loved that when he found out he was to be her first ‘everything'. For her, once receivership hit, all of her belongings no matter how personal, including, and I found this to be particularly heart-breaking, the paintings she created since a child, had gone for sale. Since then, she’d never had time to date, or better yet, to kiss anyone💔

BILLIONAIRE FALLS FIRST is an easy to read story that is heavily laden with romance, and will appeal to all, especially those who love the Insta-Love, Billionaire, He-Falls-First, Virgin-Heroine along with a Surprise-Pregnancy as an added bonus. It's the type of go-to book that I pick up when I need to reset my soul in between the heavier darker ones. 4-Billionaire-Inst-Love Stars 🖤⭐️✦

[Laura Fabian · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC kindly provided for the author in exchange for an honest review

This book marked my return to Julie Capulet's stories, and it left me with very mixed feelings: despite being entirely in the author's style (one I enjoyed reading), there were some situations with the male character that didn't quite convince me. However, I'm very excited about this new series because the Wilder brothers have a very interesting backstory, and I'm eager to read about them all.

I loved Amelie! She's a girl with a very complicated life, who has no hope of fulfilling her dreams and struggles to survive. I really liked her personality, especially the way she behaves with Dallas at the beginning and that moment of misunderstanding and how she reacted. I enjoyed reading her friendship with Sadie and how she always supports her unconditionally, I appreciated that Julie gave me moments of Amelie with the girls from her previous series too.

Dallas was complicated for me: I think his family history is very interesting, and although his personality is something I expect from this author's MMCs, I think Dallas was too much for me, he was very possessive and obsessed with having Amelie by his side to a point that I can't even describe as romantic, but I also have to say that I didn't hate him completely because I liked that he was interested in Amelie's dreams, in helping her fulfill them, and that he was willing to be vulnerable with her. I also LOVED reading how important his siblings are to him, how different they are from each other, and how they are always willing to support him, as is Todd.

🏨Amelie: 4/5
🏨Dallas: 2/5
🏨plot: 3/5
🏨love story: 2/5
🏨secondary characters: 4/5
🏨cover: 4/5
🥵: 2/5

ARC amablemente proporcionada por la autora a cambio de una reseña honesta

Este libro fue mi regreso a las historias de Julie Capulet y me dejo con sentimientos muy confusos: a pesar de ser totalmente el estilo de la autora (uno que disfrutó mucho leer) hubo algunas situaciones con el personaje masculino que no lograron convencerme del todo. Sin embargo, estoy muy emocionada por esta nueva serie porque los hermanos Wilder tiene un contexto muy interesante y tengo muchas ganas de leerlos a todos.

Amelie me encantó! Es una chica con una vida muy complicada, que no tiene ninguna esperanza de cumplir sus sueños y lucha por sobrevivir, su personalidad me gustó mucho, especialmente la manera en la que se comporta con Dallas al inicio, y también amé ese momento del malentendido y la manera en la que reaccionó. Disfruté mucho leyendo su amistad con Sadie, y la manera en la que ella siempre la apoya incondicionalmente, también me gustó que Julie me diera momentos de Amelie con las chicas de su serie anterior.

Dallas fue complicado para mi: creo que su historia familiar es muy interesante, y aunque su personalidad es algo que espero de los MMCs de esta autora, creo que Dallas fue demasiado para mi, muy posesivo y obsesionado con tener a Amelie a su lado a un punto que ni siquiera puedo describir como romántico, pero también tengo que decir que no lo odié del todo porque me gustó que estuviera interesado en los sueños de Amelie, en ayudarla a cumplirlos y que estuviera dispuesto a ser vulnerable con ella. También AMÉ leer lo importante que son sus hermanos para él, lo diferentes que son el uno del otro, y como ellos están dispuesto a apoyarlo siempre, lo mismo que Todd.

🏨Amelie: 4/5
🏨Dallas: 2/5
🏨trama: 3/5
🏨historia de amor: 2/5
🏨personajes secundarios: 4/5
🏨portada: 4/5
🥵: 2/5

[B. C. Booklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

I feel head-over-heels into this modern-day fairytale-like romance, with its Cinderella vibes and sweet Amelie Thibodeaux pulling me in it right from the start. Three generations of her family passed down their beautiful, historic New Orleans hotel, but after her father died, she found out there was nothing left for her but debt. Now someone else owns it and she's working at the bar, until the hottest guy she ever saw walks into her life.

Billionaire Falls First is the name of this book, but that's exactly what happens to Dallas Wilder, hiding under a baseball cap, trying to blend into the background (news flash, he never would!). Along with their famous parents, he and his brothers have been 'front page news' their entire lives. Dallas is tired of the spotlight and bored with every woman he meets. He was a pro at quick exits...until now.

He's powerful, a little dark and dangerous and used to getting what he wants. So, when he spots the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, the tables are quickly turned- Amelie is not impressed at all. If she only knew who he was!

I love when the hero loses his mind when he notices 'the one' from across the room! So much fun watching it all play out, but that's the Julie Capulet effect. The way his obsession with this newly discovered, sassy southern soulmate is described? OMG, I was laughing like a fool and swooning left and right, the whole way through this book.

Amelie's isn't sure what to think about Dallas. He's intense, cocky and coming on strong, but she's fierce, opinionated and knows how to stands up for herself. She lost faith in men a long time ago and this guy isn't going to change that. Famous last words, Amelie!

Dallas is a sweet, dirty-talking hottie on a mission and laser-focused on his dreamy angel. Watch out, girl- your sexy fairy godfather is ready to make all your dreams come true and that'sjust the tip of his crazy iceberg!

Favorite moments, and there were many- the extra, extra-long 'date', being whisked away to get a taste of his big-city life, meeting Dallas's brothers and seeing old friends (yum!), giving her time and space to find herself again and making sure she felt like she belonged in his world. Bonding over stormy childhood trauma and emotional scars. Can't forget the sexy banter and hot, steamy alone time. Whew! Who wouldn't love that.

Amelie: "What are we doing?"

Dallas: "We're falling in love, that's what we're doing."

Me: Someone's getting swept off her feet...if she wasn't already, and it's not just Amelie!

When you know, you know!

"...feels like the broken pieces of our souls, against all odds, fit together."

Something I always want to know before the book comes to the end- what's their life like a few years into the future. Julie never disappoints- her epilogues are epic and awesome. Everything you hope to find? It's there, including the friends and family that came along with them on their ride. She nailed Amelie and Dallas's happily ever after to perfection, just like I knew she would.

* I was given an early copy of this book and this is my honest and freely given review of Billionaire Falls First.

[Loverulesall_books · Rating 3 out of 5]

3⭐
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I was so, so excited when Julie announced she was bringing us a brand new series, featuring more of her billionaire men who fall first, and HARD! This is the first book, and features our lovely smitten couple Dallas and Amelie 💗

Amelie hasn't had the easiest of life, especially when finding out her late daddy filed for bankruptcy shortly after gambling away three generations of the Thibodeaux fortune. Whilst bartending at her family's ex-hotel, she captures the eye of a mysterious, albeit handsome stranger. Unbeknownst to her, the life she thought she knew was just about to become so much more interesting 🤭

Dallas may seem to have it all, but the one thing he's lacking is to feel that 'special connection' with someone. Resigned to the fact that he'll probably never find it, everything changes when he spots the most beautiful girl working behind the hotel bar. Dallas is definite that Amelie is the person he's been looking for, but Amelie simply doesn't trust love anymore. Will Dallas be able convince her that he's all in, and open her heart up to the possibilities?

Dallas and Amelie were simply the missing pieces of the same puzzle. I loved how Dallas fell for Amelie from the get go and wanted to give her the world. He was so caring towards her, and reassured her time and time again that he was going nowhere. Their love was undeniably sweet and palpable, and I'm so happy they got to live their wildest dreams ✨


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HOWEVER.... in saying I felt conflicted! At times I thought Dallas was leaning towards the yellow flag zone with his controlling over Amelie. Although their initial connection was all kinds of intense, I also don't know if it was just Dallas' desperation to keep Amelie - by giving her everything she could possibly need or want, that he was practically throwing everything at her, in hopes of making her stay. He wasn't intending to buy her love or affection, but at times it sure seemed like it.

I also felt like there wasn't enough character development between Dallas and Amelie. I would have liked to have seen them get to know each other in a slower and more organic way, rather than Dallas making all the plans and Amelie feeling like she had to follow through.

The third act was also something I thought the story could have done without. If Amelie had just read that second page, I think we could have saved ourselves a whole lot of drama... 👀

Thank you Julie for giving me the opportunity to read this book in advance. All thoughts and opinions are my own 🫶🏻

[Marcie's On The Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

"You, Amelie, are like a complicated algorithm's perfect solution."

“It’s here! It’s here! It’s here!

We have a brand-new release from Julie Capulet, one of my favorite billionaire romance authors, and I could not wait to dive into this one. If you know Julie Capulet, then you already know she does not play when it comes to her heroes. Expect a possessive alpha male, intense chemistry, and a romance that may have you questioning your morals just a little.

Welcome to New Orleans!

Dallas Wilder is a successful billionaire Wall Street player from New York. He is all business, all focus, and definitely not the type of man who lets loose easily. But one night, he walks into a bar and meets the woman who changes everything: Amelie Thibodeaux.

"I can fix everything. I'm going to give you the world. And I'm going to prove to you that you can trust me."

Amelie is a bartender at her family’s historic Bourbon Street hotel, a place she was supposed to inherit before her father’s gambling caused her to lose everything. Now she is simply trying to make ends meet. But when she serves the mysterious man sitting in the corner, looking at her like she is the only woman in the room, she has no idea her life is about to change forever.

"I'm glad I waited for you"

Dallas and Amelie were such a good match. He is protective, intense, and completely determined to give her the world. Fair warning: Dallas is definitely over-the-top, but he is also sweet in that obsessive billionaire romance way. If you love a hero who knows exactly what he wants and refuses to let go, you are probably going to love him.

"I'm already addicted to the scent of you and your insane beauty. I've never seen anything like it."

The chemistry between Dallas and Amelie was everything. This book gave me swoony moments, heat, protective hero energy, and a heroine you want to root for. Plus, longtime Julie Capulet readers may get a few surprise pop-up characters from other books, which was the cherry on top.

Overall, this was a fun, steamy, obsessive billionaire romance with a sweet heroine, a determined alpha hero, and plenty of New Orleans charm. I loved the ride, and I cannot wait to see what Julie Capulet brings us next.

[Donna L · Rating 5 out of 5]

💘Swoon-worthy. Romantic. Fantastic Book💘

Julie Capulet has penned another incredibly amazing romance book! She is a master at creating characters you can’t help but fall in love with, and this book is no exception. Her forte is intense love at first sight romances. I didn’t think she could top her previous romance novels, but this book is exceptional! It is the first book of her new Wilder Billionaires series.

She created a hero that is the absolute epitome of every woman’s dream lover. Dallas Wilder is next-level perfection. He’s a financial wizard and workaholic with a jaded view of love but when he meets Amalie, he is suddenly obsessed with her. Dallas is such an amazing character because he fulfills ALL of her wishes and dreams.

Amalie has lost her legacy and with it, her ability to trust enough to consider loving or depending on anyone. She is reluctant to believe him when he says he’ll take care of her and protect her.

What you can expect:
🔥Romantically-challenged Billionaire Obsessed with Heroine from Day One
💔 Strong Virgin Heroine Rebuilding after Loss
🫶 Emotional depth, Swoon-worthy Steam, He Spoils Her
💥 Off-the-Charts Chemistry

This book has everything you are looking for: beautifully written characters, a passionate storyline, and just the right amount of angst and steam to make the pages turn. Julie Capulet has created a masterpiece that is beautiful, emotionally charged and incredibly romantic. If you have read her New York Billionaires series (which is awesome) you will appreciate the mention of the Maddox brothers in this story.

I wholeheartedly recommend this book and believe it deserves all the stars!! I’m anxiously awaiting the next book in this series. I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julie Capulet starts off her new billionaire series with an irresistible couple that will be a hard act to follow in Billionaire Falls First!

Dallas Wilder was a handsome genius that prioritized his work and brothers with minimum effort put into socializing and personal relationships. While his life at times was lonely it was more important to him that he avoided the mistakes of his famous and emotionally volatile parents. Distant is how Dallas liked it keeping his heart guarded closely.

Amelie Thibodeaux carried the burden of her parents' doomed love. Left mostly to herself throughout her life her world imploded with the death of her father and the legacy he destroyed. Finding strength in a situation that seemed insurmountable, Amalie was a character that was fierce and admirable.

This couple each carried the scars of childhood emotional neglect and it was a wonder that they had the capacity to love yet deep within them they both wanted to be loved and to love the right person. From his very first encounter with Amelie Dallas was caught in the grasp of instant and all encompassing love. While Amelie was more hesitant when this couple finally let their guards down and exposed their vulnerability to each other the sparks raged into a full-blown inferno. Nothing could stop this pair and their journey to keep their love was as romantic as you could imagine with Ms. Capulet’s adept crafting of their love.

Cameos from some of Ms. Capulet's previous books added a wonderful layer of depth to this story! The secondary cast in this work were a lively bunch and definitely left this author's audience intrigued regarding their own stories.

Who needs to be wooed with candlelight and flowers when there are Julie Capulet stories waiting to enchant you! Promises of magical love that are dreams come true are this author's specialty. Julie Capulet takes her title as the Queen of instalove seriously and her readers can rest assured that if she writes it there is a guaranteed soul searing connection involved. Billionaire Falls First and Ms. Capulet's readers fall a close second in this beguiling love story!

*I was given an advanced copy. All opinions expressed are my own.*

[Jacqueline champ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Where do I start? I love, love, love, love insta-love books, and nobody does them better than Julie. She gives you such swoon-worthy reads with alpha billionaire rich males who just make all a girl's dreams come true. Who doesn't want to come home from work after a hard day and live that fantasy for a little while?
Julie does such a great job of giving you characters that you just fall in love with. She also makes the female leads such strong women. Even though they've been through things in life and sometimes end up getting rescued, they're not just damsels in distress. They've worked hard for their dreams, worked hard to provide for themselves, and they definitely give pushback to the men.
I hate getting to the ending chapter because I know it's time to say goodbye to characters I've come to love. I did receive this as an early reader, which I gladly signed up for after reading every single one of her other books, some of them multiple times. Honestly, it was the only way I was going to get my hands on her next book sooner than the release date.
There's not a single one of her books that doesn't leave me with a smile on my face. I really loved these characters, and I can't wait for the next books in the series. Once again, I'll be begging for an early copy because I don't want to wait!

[Maddy Matos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dallas is gorgeous, wealthy, and completely bored with life. He has more money than he could ever spend, has lost interest in women, and realizes he hasn’t taken a real vacation in his entire adult life. Burnout has definitely set in. Then he meets Amelie, and everything changes in an instant.
Amelie comes from a long line of hoteliers. Her father, grandfather, and great-grandfather owned one of the oldest and most prestigious hotels in New Orleans—until her father lost it all. Reading about everything Amelie had to do and how hard she worked just to survive was exhausting at times, but it also made her incredibly easy to root for.
The moment Dallas walks into her bar and orders a drink, their lives begin to change.
What I loved most was Dallas’s transformation. He starts out as a cool, confident, slightly arrogant billionaire who always seems in control. Then Amelie enters the picture and he becomes completely obsessed. His internal thoughts and reactions were absolutely hilarious. Watching this level-headed man spiral into lovestruck chaos had me laughing out loud more than once.
This was a fun, entertaining romance with great chemistry, plenty of humor, and a hero whose downfall into love was a joy to watch.

[Heather Kelley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had the immense honor of reading an early copy of this book. Julie has a way of pulling you in and never letting go. This is her first book in the Wilder Billionaire series. I read the whole book in one sitting. I couldn’t put it down. Amelie was born and raised in New Orleans. She’s currently working as a bartender in her family’s hotel, well what used to be their hotel. To say that she’s hanging on by a thread would be an understatement. Dallas Wilder is a billionaire who doesn’t like many people, and who never takes time off. He’s in New Orleans for business and his executive assistant has forced him to take time off. He follows piano music into a bar and finds the woman of his dreams. She’s going to be his, she just doesn’t know it yet. This whirlwind romance that takes you on a roller coaster ride will pull you in. Both Amelie and Dallas have scars from the past that run deep, will they help heal those for each other, or make them worse? Can something that seems to good to be true, actually be true? You’ll have to read to find out! I’m already looking forward to the next Wilder brother book!

[Jackie Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Billionaire Falls First is billionaire, workaholic Dallas Wilder and bartender Amelie Thibodeaux’s heartwarming and engaging journey. It’s book one in the new Wilder Billionaires and I loved everything about it.
Amelie lost everything when she lost her father and was then declared bankrupt because of his gambling debts and now she tends the bar and cleans the rooms of the hotel she grew up in. Who would thought her life was going to be turned upside down when a tall, hot stranger walks into the bar……
Dallas is in New Orleans for business and is just looking for a drink when he walks into the bar at The Thibodeaux Hotel he never expected to fall hard and fast for the gorgeous bartender. Dallas doesn’t do relationships so why is Amelie getting under his skin. He wants to give her everything her heart desires and more but what happens when he crosses one line that could break all the good he has done.
This book has so many layers and I loved peeling them back, I fell hard and fast for Dallas and I want Amelie as my new bestie but it was watching a man who doesn’t do relationships fall hard that took this beautifully written story to the next level.

[Marni Ortiz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Julie has officially done it again !! What you ask ? Well that’s simple . Exceeded all my emotions, took me on the ride of my life and quite simply blew me away in all the best ways possible!! Because I’m already 100 % obsessed and in love with this brand new series and we’re only on book 1 !! I loved just loved Amelia and Dallas so freaking much. The insane chemistry between them , the way you can literally feel the sparks 🔥 coming right off the pages . Kept me on the edge of my seat , devouring every single moment and going through every emotion from Smiling to laughing out loud to crying and yelling to cheering so so hard . I loved how different both were , I loved that even though they came from completely different worlds they really did compliment each other so well . I most definitely was not prepared for how utterly invested I found myself in these two , for how their story would touch my heart and resonate with me in so many ways . It’s fun , it’s steamy , it’s beautiful and heartbreaking and just purely addictive.

[Teresa Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Billionaire Falls First by Julie Capulet is an insta-love story about Amelie Thibodeaux, a beautiful bartender, a former heiress to the now-bankrupt and iconic Bourbon Street hotel that had been in her family for three generations, and the billionaire investor genius Dallas Wilder, son of famous parents and siblings who are often in the news. Dallas is so intrigued by Amelie that he seeks her out, and what begins as a date turns into a weeklong passion fest. Not willing to let Amelie go, Dallas takes her and her friend to New York and moves her into his penthouse. But can Dallas keep Amelie? She says she has a broken trust meter and doesn’t know if she can build a life with Dallas. Julie Capulet is a master storyteller of love and romance, in which characters fall in love where their lives complete each other despite misunderstandings or a lack of transparency in their relationship. Billionaire Falls First by Julie Capulet is another example of her romance stories that I can’t get enough of, and I do read them on repeat.