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I'm a former firefighter and EMS guy who traded emergency calls for romance novels. These days, I write stories about bad boys, billionaires, military heroes, and the kind of men who occasionally make questionable decisions before finding their way back to what matters most. Love.
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As an ARC reviewer, I’ve read my fair share of billionaire romances—but Bound to Be Mine by Weston Parker stands out as one of the more entertaining and emotionally satisfying entries in The Billionaire Legacy Series. While it can be read on its own, it rewards readers who enjoy interconnected family dynamics and recurring characters.
Briggs Blackwell isn’t the kind of man you warm to immediately. Controlled, sharp, and unapologetically critical, he walks into the story convinced he knows exactly who belongs in his world—and Mandy Carter doesn’t make that list. Mandy, however, proves very quickly that she’s not someone to underestimate. At just 25, she carries herself with confidence, talent, and a quiet refusal to be diminished, which makes their initial clash both frustrating and addictive to read.
What follows is a romance that thrives on contrast: skepticism versus belief, control versus creativity, and ego versus earned respect. Their chemistry doesn’t explode instantly—it builds, layer by layer, through tension, sharp dialogue, and reluctant admiration. The Vegas setting adds a fun unpredictability, and the “accidental marriage” trope is handled in a way that feels both playful and consequential rather than forced.
One of the strongest aspects of the book is how the relationship evolves. Mandy doesn’t simply soften Briggs—she challenges him, exposing the man beneath the rigid exterior. In turn, Briggs’ transformation feels gradual and believable, which makes the emotional payoff much more satisfying. Their dynamic balances humor, vulnerability, and just the right amount of heat.
The Blackwell family adds warmth and depth to the story, creating a sense of belonging that contrasts nicely with Briggs’ initial detachment. And while the romance is front and center, there’s an undercurrent about trust, pride, and recognizing someone’s worth that gives the story more substance.
If there’s one thing this book does particularly well, it’s delivering a romance that feels both escapist and grounded—light enough to binge, but layered enough to stay with you after you’ve finished. The ending ties everything together in a way that feels earned, with a touch of emotion that lingers.
Overall, Bound to Be Mine is a compelling mix of slow-burn tension, witty banter, and heartfelt growth. Definitely a strong addition to the series—and a reminder of why this trope, when done right, never gets old.
I received an ARC of this book and am sharing my honest opinion.
A fascinating and completely entertaining love story!
Texas author Weston Parker has gathered much of his experiences he generously shares in his Bad Boy romance books as a firefighter/EMS man. He now travels and writes, at times with his sister Ali Parker, and at times alone, and his books are all the rage with the Chick Lit audience who undoubtedly love the manner in which a man creates the hot steamy erotica that women usually write for this audience. Weston keeps it real with people with whom we can identify readily and he writes with such powerful eroticism that his novels steam from cover to cover.
Weston opens his book with a flavor that is the seed of the story from Briggs, the lead character – “Where are you?” My brother Sabastian’s voice came through the Bluetooth speakers in my car. “You’re going to miss it.” “I was in a meeting when I got the call,” I said. “I’ll be at the hospital soon.” “Just tell me you’ve left the office?” Sebastian asked sounding more nervous than I’d ever heard him. “I’m literally a few blocks away. Relax. Breathe.” Family calls….1
Securing the attention of readers, Weston condenses the plot as follows: ‘‘I don’t believe in reckless decisions. Which makes waking up in Las Vegas the morning after a wedding to a woman I just met somewhat… inconvenient. She’s sunnier than the sun itself and we both have a reputation to consider. An annulment would make us both look bad. Instead, we agree to something else. Something temporary and contained until this “marriage” blows over. A solution that makes sense on paper and nowhere else. At least, that’s what I tell myself. But she has a way of complicating things without trying. She looks at me like I’m not as in control as I pretend to be. She fits into spaces I never intend to leave for anyone. She makes me question every belief I’ve ever had about claiming a woman as my wife. And I’d be lying if I said I didn’t already consider her mine. I tell myself this marriage ends when the deal is done. I can walk away from her as easily and impulsively as I married her. Or not. I’ve been wrong before. Just not like this. Because the longer she stays, the less I want her to leave. She’s starting to feel like someone I was never meant to walk away from. Like she was always bound to be mine.’ Fleshed out characters, a significant life change, and a solid romance as a payoff. This is another steamy erotic piece that works on every level.
This is part of the billionaire Legacy Series and is a Chicago Blackwell Brothers Novel. This is Briggs and Mandy's story. Their initial meeting was a bust as he was icy, arrogant and definitely a jerk. Briggs is the family lawyer and one of the four brothers running the Blackwell fashion dynasty started by their late father. His cousins wanted to bring her in as a partner with them and Briggs felt that she'd be dead weight. She stood up to him as she knew her worth at only 25 as a top notch celebrity wedding planner and best friends with his cousins. After Mandy left to go back home to LA, His brother demanded he go to Las Vegas where she was putting on an event and apologize. He watched her perform her magic and he was impressed until she refused to sign the contract. This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. There are interconnecting characters and you'll remember Elizabeth and his older brother Adrian from a previous book. Enemies to lovers, a slow burn romance, great banter, a close loving family, close proximity and more. It's hilarious how they recreate the wedding night neither remembers and how she uncovers the real Briggs. Weston Parker is an amazing writer who doesn't disappoint, but this is special. The book has great flow and he manages to capture the special chemistry between Mandy and Briggs. Soulmates, for sure. An epilogue that might bring a few tears and a loving family that embraced Mandy. I read a free arc via the author and voluntarily chose to write a review.
Briggs Blackwell is the attorney and head of the legal department for his family’s business, Blackwell Coutures, and he is going to close on their newest endeavor, a lifestyle brand, wedding focused venture featuring their cousins’ design work. Twenty-five-year-old Mandy Carter is Cleo Blackwell’s best friend and business partner, works as a wedding planner, and is part of the Blackwell cousin contingent. Unfortunately, when they arrive at the conference room to sign the documents, Mandy is faced with an arrogant man who demeans her presence at the table, so she leaves, followed by Cleo and her brother Callum. Deal over, that is until Briggs is thrown a lifeline from Mandy to attend a high profile wedding in Las Vegas to personally witness her capabilities, which he does, but they find themselved married the next morning. So, in order to save face and reputations, they decide to stay married for a while, or so.
Ooh la la, what a delicious predicament Briggs and Mandy find themselves in! Weston Parker has hit a grand slam home run with Bound to Be Mine, the third book in The Billionaire Legacy Series, so grab your favorite beverage, head to the comfy chair, and enjoy the ride along with our couple. I am delighted to highly recommend this novel that has everything you could want and more, including laugh out loud moments, sizzling intimacy, and a surprise finale!
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
Absolutely loved Briggs and Mandy's story. I think this was the best one yet. Briggs is the attorney for the family business and while is brother Adrian needs to be with his wife and newborn, he is asked to step in and finish the deal that he has been working on for months. The deal is with the Blackwell cousins and their best friend Mandy, who is a wedding planner, a very good one with a well known client list. Adrian had cultivated this deal and it was ready to close. Within minutes of the meeting Briggs puts his foot in his mouth and insults her by making assumptions and pretty much blows they deal out of the water. The cousins won't sign without Mandy. It falls on Briggs to make it right with Mandy and bring her back to the table for this deal to happen. Mandy wants to prove herself to Briggs, so she insists he see her work. He must come to the wedding she is planning in Vegas before she will even consider signing this deal again. Well she definitely proves it and they go out for a drink after the wedding. One thing leads to another and they end up blackout drunk and married. In the aftermath the next day she insists they cannot just annul the marriage because of how it would look for her business. So they agree to stay temporarily married for a few months and then she will sign the contract. A must read to see how they navigate this temporary marriage and if they can find their way to their HEA.
Oh Briggs you never saw it coming! Another great addition to this wonderful series This is Book 3 of The Blackwell Billionaire Brothers and follows Briggs as he finds the woman that will turn his world upside down. What a fantastic storyline, it started out so rocky for Briggs and Mandy due to the mortification of their first meeting but only got better from then on. With her making him come out of his comfort zone to fix what he ‘broke’ it was amusing and fun to read. The recreation of that fateful night they spent in Vegas was perfection and as I said earlier I enjoyed reading this and how Mandy pushed him to let his hair down and enjoy life. As always the Blackwell families appearances just added to the storyline and cousins Chloe and her brother Callum were a welcome addition as Mandy’s partners and best friends. Hopefully Weston will expand this series and they will have their own stories too. I loved the story, all the characters and so far the whole series and am looking forward to Dash’s story next. Thank you Weston Parker for the opportunity to read this story.
Well, well, well. Who would have thought that Briggs, ultra conservative, serious, stuck in his very boring ways would have fallen first and so very hard for anyone, especially Mandy. Weston really gave us one of the best reads of all the gorgeous Blackwell men with Bound to Be Mine! How Briggs and Mandy could start off so off kilter and hating each other to ending up with one of the best love stories ever is magic. Mandy was a very successful woman in her own right and didn't need the Blackwell money or the man with the money. Briggs was use to women wanting him for only his money and good looks. This was such a great story pulling in all the emotions and rooting for Briggs to be able to come out of his self-imposed shell and go after the woman he is falling for. I laughed, I cried and I kept waiting for the disaster to happen to ruin what they had finally found together. But it never did!!!! Weston wrote another pager turner, emotion builder, fantastic love story that will make you a firm believer in happily ever after!! 10 Stars! READ THIS BOOK!!
When Briggs meet Mandy at a meeting to merge Blackwell to Mandy's wedding planner business. He asked like a jerk. He thought she wanted to jump on the Blackwell name and prestige. She challenged him to come to Vegas to see how she ran her business with these influential people who prepared their weddings. He did but, something happened once they started drinking??? Both woke up the next morning in their separate rooms but with wedding bands on the fingers. Briggs brothers called to congratulate him on getting married. It had gone viral with videos. Mandy and Briggs had to figure out how they were going to handle this situation. They decided to stick it out for three months and then quietly get a divorce. But once they got a chance to know each other things changed. Great story by Weston Parker. I always loved the way he gets his characters to fall in love through all their trials and tribulations. Love wins out. I recommend reading this story
When Briggs is tasked with finalizing a business partnership for his brother it sounded easy enough. The meeting doesn’t go well, and Mandy walks away never wanting to see him again. That is easier said than done when his brother insists he makes it right sand he finds himself in Vegas where he will not only see how good she is at her job but a few drinks too many will result in a wedding that neither saw coming.
Mandy would have been happy to never cross paths with Briggs after the way he disrespected her. He now wants to finalize the deal, but she isn’t about to let that happen unless he acknowledges her worth, so she attached a condition which includes him seeing her at work. It should have ended there however fate had other ideas.
Mandy is Briggs match both personally and professional as what started as a temporary situation turns into the love of a lifetime that is filled with fun, humor and emotion.
Wow, Weston! This was definitely my favorite of the series! While the first two books were good, for some reason this one drew me in and never let go. The Blsckwells are quite the family. Four sons who have taken over the family business after the death of their Dad. Briggs is the lawyer and makes sure everything goes right for the company legally to a point where he had no life. Mandy is a successful wedding planner who is about the join in a business venture with the Blackwells. Starting out on the wrong foot both of them, they trade insults at each other. The plot moves along at a good pace with each of the main characters personalities revealed. Things happen and they find themselves in quite the internet sensation. There is a strong supporting cast of characters as well. Family support was always there. A really feel good story with a happy ending. And….. there are probably two more stories in the future???!!
I voluntarily reviewed "BOUND TO BE MINE" goven by the author who did an excellent job writing this intriguing, interesting, entertaining read with humor, angst, emotional drama, chemistry keeping you turning the pages. Mandy Carter & Briggs Blackwell complete opposites he doesn't exactly make her feel welcome & makes sure she knows it, she walks out of the meeting his family angry & tells him to fix things with her. Briggs goes to Vegas to see what Mandy does & he's quite surprised to see her company is successful, the way she works impresses him enough to own up to his mistake. What happened in Vegas with Briggs & Mandy starts their journey to see if they get a HEA its definitely a must read & I'm so looking forward to "DASH'S" story coming up next, this was an absolute pleasure to read.
I truly enjoyed this book, especially loved Briggs and Mandy retracing their wedding night steps, those were sweet, laugh out loud moments. I thought their connection and relationship development was authentic and way more romantic than that of Sebastian and Bernadette (is it just me, or is she mostly unlikable?).
The one thing that slightly detracted from their story was the several misprints/spelling errors and things that should have been caught on a regular read through, like Mandy shopping for dinner and buying pasta and salad. Briggs arrives home for dinner and is surprised to find that Mandy has made him pot roast - we were all surprised to be honest! And not one mention until about 70% into the book that Mandy has living parents, it was like an afterthought to give the reader some context of her backstory. But overall the author wrote a very enjoyable book.
From start to finish this is just a fantastic feel-good story. I loved the interactions between Briggs and Mandy where from the start at the difficult first meeting with Briggs, Mandy was well able to hold her own. When he realised the error of his way, or rather with his brothers holding nothing back in chastising him, Mandy had great fun at his expense and at same time she was easily able to bring out Brigg’s lighter fun character. The love and camaraderie between the Blackwell brothers and their better halves is fun to read and I can’t wait to read about how Dash finds his true love. A great story that can be read as a standalone but don’t miss out on the earlier stories of the other boys who are already spoken for!
This is the latest in the Billionaire Legacy Series and the Blackwell Brothers and while it can be read as a stand alone, as it features characters from the other books it’s probably best enjoyed when read as part of the series. This is Briggs story, he’s the steady respectable family lawyer who inadvertently insults Mandy, a wedding planner and a potential business partner who works with his cousins. To make amends he travels to Las Vegas, where she is trouble shooting at a wedding, to apologise. Everything seems to be going well between them, until they wake up the next morning and find out what they’ve done! How they deal with the situation they’ve created will shape the rest of their lives. I really enjoyed this story, which seemed to flow well and I look forward to more in this series. I received this book as an ARC.
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This Billionaire Legacy series is addictive! Riggs, controlled, stern and leaves nothing to chances. He is left to finalize a deal his brother has been working on for over a year and the family will only have him deal with Mandy . Mandy is a very well known wedding planner with a star studded client list. Riggs will denigrate what she does and she walks away from the deal. Since this is very important business he will do everything he has to, to bring it back on track. On the other hand, Mandy will prove to him what she does by inviting him to a wedding she is planning in Vegas. She is warm, funny and will disarm him at every turn. When the lines start blurring, things take an interesting turn. Weston Parker takes on a this ride that is so much fun and interesting.
Briggs Blackwell has met his match in Mandy Carter. He steps in at the last minute to get the deal signed between his two cousins, and their friend, Mandy Carter, and his family company. He thinks she is just trying to ride the coattails of the family success, and makes her feel that way. Well, she shows him, walks out of the meeting and Briggs is told by his family to fix his mess.
That entails going to Vegas to see her work in person, to see what she really does. He is blown away by her company and her work ethic, and sees the error of his ways. Sometimes what happens in Vegas never stays in Vegas. I don't want to ruin this, so all I will say is that this trip is the beginning of a great story and a great romance for the guy who never thought he would have his happily ever after.
I absolutely loved Briggs and Mandy's story. Talk about starting off on the wrong foot. Briggs is precise in everything he does, so when his California cousins wants to partner with Blackwell Couture and a third business partner, he steps in for Adrian, who has been handling it from the beginning. All Briggs sees is a woman wanting to ride the coat tails of the Blackwell name, not knowing who she really is, or what she brings to the table. Mandy hands him his ass in front of everyone and says, the deal is off. This starts a chain reaction that not even Briggs can handle. This book was funny, romantic, engaging and one hell of a story. I highly recommend reading this book and series.
Briggs is the third Blackwell son and the attorney for the Blackwell legacy. He is serious like his older brother Adrian and is fierce in court. His people skills are questionable. When he steps in for Adrian on a contract signing with his cousins and their wedding planner partner, he promptly has Mandy the wedding planner walking out of the meeting because of his manner and insults. To win her back, he must fly to Vegas and see her in action at a wedding she planned. That was their beginning. They started off rocky but very quickly realized there was something between them. Who would’ve thought that Briggs Blackwell could be so romantic. I love these Blackwell brothers.
better than the first two.. but still the fmc is 25 again? so much accomplished at her age, she's a wedding planner in demand in hollywood? ok felicia 🙄... ignore her age and up it a bit, then the story is a bit more believable. not a huge a fan of drunk wedding in vegas tropes. for as short as this book is, it kind of dragged a bit, spice is boring. skim read, hea. there are a few inconsistencies and details missing, some details that are repeated throughout the first three books, the author says he doesn't use AI, but I'm giving him the side eye. the covers are def AI, and all six books in this series have been written this year? quality over quantity. anyways, done with this author, so far haven't been impressed.
Their fist meeting left them was not a “meet cute”. Briggs is so straight forward and rigid. He didn’t know what to do with her. A mistake made years ago causes him to lose his inner “Viking”. This decision had him to not make good impression. Mandy was not impressed meeting Briggs for the first time and didn’t want to work with him (the company). Since he doubted how powerful her job, she invited him to see her in action. Of course it’s Vegas so you know what happens next-quick wedding. So great to see how this fake marriage evolves into the real thing. Of course it’s never a HEA without a little drama.
Briggs is the strait-laced lawyer of the Blackwell family. He’s literally the last person you’d expect to get blackout drunk and married to a virtual stranger in Vegas. But thanks to the power of social media, what happens in Vegas doesn’t stay in Vegas. His new wife, Mandy, is the brilliant wedding planner behind the Blackwell’s planned expansion into all aspects of the wedding industry.
As Briggs and Mandy navigate their new relationship, they do everything backwards, starting with the wedding and backtracking to the whole getting to know each other. They clash spectacularly and hilariously, but when they can get out of their own way, they were the perfect balance for each other.
I really enjoyed their story - and can’t wait for Dash to get his happily ever after next!
This is book #3 in the Billionaire Legacy series and we have Briggs Blackwell who is the attorney and works non stop, but when he is asked to close a deal for his brother will it end up changing his life forever? Mandy Carter is a well known wedding planner and her best friends are Blackwells and now theyre all going into partnership with the Blackwells in NYC, but when a meeting turns out bad will one drunken night turn into forever? I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down and loved Briggs and Mandy together. Both are strong business people who work hard all the time. Its a wonderful story that has all the right feels and so much more.
Absolutely loved the accidental love story between Mandy and Briggs. These are two very different, successful individuals who don't have time in their lives for love. But, as in every good romance, love finds them and makes everything brighter. I adored their haphazard romance from the beginning, where they did everything backwards and just tried to figure out all out. The author did an amazing job of showing that thru any obstacle, love will find a way. I also appreciate the peeks into the other characters lives, so we get a little extra in each book. I can't wait for Dash's story next!
Briggs and Mandy gave me quite a few surprises! I was totally into it from beginning to end! He digs himself in a hole first time they meet! Their humor is definitely a plus! They have a pull they both feel and it's like predestination. They're both something the other never knew they needed. Wonderful supporting characters that were fun to catch up with! Thank you Weston, I extremely enjoy these Blackwells' and a few new cousins introduced! I received a complimentary advance copy of this book from the author, and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
Briggs’s character is very straighlaced, observant, analytical, and uptight lawyer. His father’s death the brothers have stepped up to keep the company viable. I loved how his personality evolved through this story. Mandy is a firecracker who is an authentic independent person. There are multiple storylines that keeps this book moving and engaging. The characters are fantastic especially the references to previous books. This connection is what I appreciate as a reminder of the backstories.
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Briggs steps in for his brother Adrian who is a new father on a huge deal for the family. When he insults Wendy during the meet the deal is called off. Now Brigg is told to make things right and seal the deal so he has to fly to Vegas and see how a wedding planner really works. What he doesn’t expect is to find himself waking up the next morning married to her. Another great book from this amazing author. You won’t be able to put it down. I received an arc copy of this book and I am freely leaving my review.
Loved this. This is the 3rd book in Weston’s Billionaire Legacy Series staring Briggs and Mandy. Briggs is the family business attorney. His brother, Adrian asks him to step into a long going deal with the Blackwell cousin, and their friend. Andy, a wedding planner, after his baby was born. Briggs insults her almost immediately without meaning to and blows the deal up. Briggs has to find a way to make it right with Mandy and bring her back. She insists he comes to Vegas and sees a wedding she,planned first hand and he’s amazed. Good story.
This book had me laughing out loud and cheering on Mandy so hard from the get go. Briggs thinks Mandy is another opportunity seeker and absolutely puts his foot in his mouth. The way Mandy put Briggs in his place! She let him know that she didn't need them, they needed her. To have his brothers double down and show him how badly he fucked up was just lovely...lol. Their chemistry was good from the get go. The banter, the joking around, and when they finally give in, their kiss - it was all amazing.
When I read this one, I realized I fell in love with Briggs even more. I honestly didn't see it coming, but what's not to love about him? He's selfless, deeply devoted to his family, and has dedicated his life to the company to honor its legacy. What I loved most was seeing who he truly is when he's with Mandy. She brings out a softer, more genuine side of him, and it was beautiful to watch their relationship grow. I have to say, this is my favorite book in the series. It had everything I wanted, and I couldn't put it down. Highly recommended!
Briggs Blackwell and Mandy Carter began their life together in a very unconventional way - getting married in Las Vegas while blackout drunk and not really knowing each other at all. It was an interesting way to begin their story, and it got better as I continued reading. I particularly liked Briggs' interactions with his brothers and his new nephew. It was a great tale and I am looking forward to Dash's story.