Not when there’s a whole world waiting to be explored.
So when my family starts talking about marriage, responsibility, and settling down, I do the only sensible thing.
I buy a motorcycle and disappear.
Then my bike breaks down in the middle of nowhere.
That should have been my first warning.
Because the second I meet the beautiful mechanic with silver-gray eyes, grease on her hands, and absolutely no interest in my charm, everything changes.
She belongs to a small desert town where everyone knows everyone.
I belong to a billionaire dynasty built on tradition, legacy, and expectations.
We make no sense together.
Which might explain why I can’t stop thinking about her.
The more time I spend helping at her family's shop, fixing up old buildings, and falling into a life I was never supposed to want, the harder it becomes to imagine leaving.
For the first time in my life, the future feels crystal clear.
Then reality catches up with me.
Because back home, a Westwood doesn’t get to walk away from his responsibilities.
And the woman I’ve fallen for deserves more than a man who can’t promise where he belongs.
Now I have a choice to make.
Follow the path my family laid out for me.
Or risk everything for the one woman who makes every mile of road lead back to her.
I was supposed to find the right wife.
Instead, I became the wrong husband.
And I’d give up everything to prove she’s the only future I want.
This book follows Theo Westwood, the youngest of the Chicago Westwood billionaire family, who is clearly not ready to accept the arranged marriage plans his family keeps pushing on him. Instead of facing it head-on, he escapes on his motorbike, ending up stranded in a small Arizona town where his life takes an unexpected turn.
In true small-town-meets-billionaire fashion, Theo crosses paths with Raquel, a mechanic who is strong, guarded, and very focused on keeping her life together. Their connection is instant but complicated, especially as Theo tries to hide the truth about his wealthy and influential background. That secret alone creates tension, because Raquel’s world is very different, and trust doesn’t come easily when half the truth is missing.
What stands out most is Theo himself—he feels grounded despite his privileged background. He’s easygoing, humble, and surprisingly well-suited to the slower, hardworking rhythm of small-town life. But his habit of holding back information about his family creates a quiet pressure that lingers throughout the story.
Raquel’s personal struggles also add depth, especially with her family responsibilities and the challenges surrounding the garage. The town itself feels alive, filled with quirky side characters like the motel owner who adds humor and chaos in equal measure. These side moments balance out the more emotional and dramatic parts of the story.
The romance develops naturally, but it isn’t without obstacles. Between family expectations, hidden truths, and real-life pressures, Theo and Raquel have to navigate more than just attraction. Their journey toward an HEA feels earned, even with all the bumps along the way.
Overall, this is a warm, engaging addition to the Westwood series, combining romance, family drama, and small-town charm. It’s an enjoyable read that blends emotional tension with lighter moments, making Theo’s story a satisfying chapter in the series.
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I'm loving this Billionaire Inheritance Arrangement Series by Ali Parker and Theo may be my favorite brother yet! Being the youngest of the group he's always been considered a little “wild” and shirking his family responsibilities but he really just loves life, his freedom and the simpler way of life. Knowing his time is growing short before brother Alex starts looking for him a bride for the arranged marriage their family is known for, he buys a motorcycle and takes off to explore. He ends up breaking down in a small town in Arizona and finds a repair shop only to find out the parts will take several weeks to get so he gets a room at the local hotel and starts bonding with the towns folk who have no idea who he really is. Raquel and her brother work at the local repair shop which is owned by their father and when Theo meets Raquel there is an instant connection although neither will admit it at first. Things progress between them and they both fall hard. They share a deep passion and love that will absolutely melt your heart. But then a financial crisis erupts at the garage, issues with Raquel's father arise and Raquel finds out that Theo is a Westwood billionaire and it is more than she can handle. Theo knows his family have to come first before his feelings for Raquel and that he needs to go home and face his responsibilities there. He and Raquel share a last night together and it is one of the most beautiful, sensual, heart melting experience for them both. Theo leaves the next morning before Raquel wakes up and your heart will absolutely break for both of them. Ali has done a superb job of letting the reader feel every emotion that these two are going through. And you will absolutely love the HEA at the ending! You must read it to find out how that happens! I give this book 10+ stars and highly recommend this whole series!!! THE BEST EVER!!
After leaving his family and job in Chicago behind for a motorcycle adventure, Theo Westwood is stranded somewhere in the Arizona desert but is mercifully rescued by a wizened semi truck driver who gives him a ride to Quartz Pass Autobody & Tire where he meets Raquel Thompson and her family. As the days pass, both Raquel and Theo start to look at each other as more than just acquaintances. Then they are paired up during a camping trip, and their world sizzles as they fall hard for each other and Theo makes the decision to stay in Quartz Pass instead of going back to Chicago. But fate has other plans as they are faced with two insurmountable obstacles - her father’s early onset dementia and his family’s obscene wealth that comes with expectations and obligations.
Two people from different walks of life who fall in love but can’t find a way to stay together. Full disclosure, I teared up when Theo said goodbye to Raquel, leaving her with memories from one final night of the most beautiful love imaginable.
I cannot fathom how/where Ali Parker gets all of her ideas, but once again she had me on tinterhooks, this time with The Wrong Husband, and I adored every minute of it! Will Theo and Raquel find their way back to each other? No spoiler alerts but suffice to say that the plot barrels down to a sensational conclusion filled with joy, passion, and yes, HEA for all the Westwood siblings. Now onto the next matchmaking alliance!
I received this book as an ARC reviewer and voluntarily leave my honest opinion.
Another great book from the Billionaire Inheritance Arrangement Series is Theo's story. Although this book can be read as a stand-alone, I recommend the other books in the series because of the interconnecting characters and the books are great reads. Theo is the baby of the billionaire Chicago Westwood family and the only one not married. As you know, arranged marriages are the norm in this family. Theo's not ready for this so he does a disappearing act on his motorcycle, Martha and ends up stranded in a small Arizona town. His only option is a ride with a stranger to the next town where there's a family owned garage. Raquel is one of the mechanics and he is instantly attracted, but she has walls around her heart. Theo might just be my favorite Westwood brother, He's so easygoing, kind, unpretentious and a hard worker. It's funny how he gets roped into being a handyman at the motel he is staying at and its owner, 'chain smoking' Frieda, is hilarious. Lots of angst when Raquel's father is diagnosed with memory issues and a financial crisis develops at the garage. A clash with her brother and more drama. Family responsibilities overshadow his love for her and the town. The family members are fun and I love how they all rallied to help Theo with his love crisis. A good book with some twists and an HEA you'll love, A great addition to the series. I read a free book via the author and voluntarily chose to write a review.
The Wrong Husband is a sweet romance about two people who aren’t looking for love but end up finding exactly what they need.
Theo is a billionaire who runs away from the life his family planned for him. As a Westwood, he is expected to follow family traditions, including an arranged marriage. But Theo wants the chance to live life on his own terms. A broken-down motorcycle in the Arizona desert ends up changing his life in ways he never imagined.
Raquel has already given up on finding her happily ever after betrayal and a broken heart. She pours all of her energy into helping her family, running their business, and supporting her small town. Falling in love is the last thing on her mind—until Theo unexpectedly enters her life.
Even though Theo and Raquel come from very different backgrounds, they discover that they have more in common than they thought. Their growing relationship faces family expectations, misunderstandings, and a few bumps along the way, but their love proves that some things are worth fighting for.
It was also wonderful to catch up with the Westwood family again. And, of course, Alex hasn’t retired from his matchmaking ways! I have a feeling the Thayer family had better be ready for whatever he has planned next.
And be ready to fall in love with the community of Quartz Pass! Once you read this, you’ll understand.
Theo took off when his brother, Alex, started talking about arranging a marriage for him. He has been gone for a few months. Just him and his motorcycle, Martha, on the open road. When Martha bites the dust in nowhereville Arizona, he learns that it will take at least two months to get the parts and fix the bike. Raquel loves Quartz Pass, her small desert town outside of Yuma. She never wants to leave which is probably why her fiancé cheated on her then married her ex-friend and moves to Tucson. She works at the Quartz Pass Autobody shop, a family run business, and in her element working on diesel engines. When she meets Theo, it is the first time in a longtime her libido wakes up, but he is only in town until his motorcycle is fixed. Will they be able to make things work or will family loyalty win out. This is a good romance with great primary and secondary characters, good conversations and a storyline that keeps your interest.
I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
Oh, my goodness. Theo has stolen the show. I absolutely loved him and Raquel’s story. They meet when his motorcycle breaks down outside of Quartz Pass Arizona and his bike is towed to her and her family’s shop. She is a mechanic and of course he is a rich boy but she and the town have no idea about that. He decides to stay in town while his bike is being fixed and sparks start to fly between him and Raquel along with the fact that he is becoming great friends with her brother along with the whole town taking a liking to him. What will happen when his identity finally comes out? Will he lose the girl he has fallen for?
I believe Ali has saved the best Westwood for the last. I loved Theo and Raquel. He fell fast and hard. She had been burned and wasn’t looking for love and he was running from his family and their arranged marriages. In the end their journey was worth the wait. I received an arc copy of this book and I am freely leaving an honest review.
It’s Theo’s turn to be found a bride and to avoid this he gets on his motorbike and rides off into the sunset, until his bike dies in the middle of Arizona! He comes across Raquel, the mechanic who’s fixing his bike and they gel together. It’s a very complicated relationship as Theo is loath to divulge his family’s history and wealth which is more than eye watering to Raquel and her brother. I loved Theo’s character, he seemed to fit right in to the small town lifestyle but consciously avoided talking about his family which is only going to cause headaches when the truth comes out. There are a few bumps in the road before they get their HEA. Another enjoyable read with the Westwood boys and their families.
This book was a nice wrap up for the series. It is a bit of a heartbreaker at times, but there were lots of laughs too. I loved Raquel and all the characters in Quartz Pass. It was the perfect place for Theo to find himself and feel the sense of belonging that was missing from his life in Chicago. Freida is such a great character and you have to love her; she adds extra dimension to the story with her help and advice for both Theo and Raquel. I thought the plot and characters were well developed and the book really held my attention well. I liked the extra epilogues that updated us on the rest of the family. I received an advance review copy for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
Theo enjoys his freedom, but life has other ideas, especially now he's the last Westwood still single. He decides to take off, but his favourite bike breaks down, forcing him to spend weeks waiting for it to be fixed. Spending time with Raquel while she and her family work try to repair his bike allows feelings to develop between them.
Will they be able to make things work between them? Their lives have been so different. Hers has been spent in a quiet town in the Midwest, whilst his has been spent in cities like New York, Miami, and Chicago, to name but a few. Do they stand a chance of making things work?
Read the book and find out!
I read an ARC of this book and am voluntarily writing my review.
I absolutely love love loved Theo and Raquel's story. Theo is the last of the brothers and next up for his turn at marriage. He is just not ready. He flees on his motorcycle and tours the country. Well Martha finally gives out and breaks down at a deserted gas station. A trucker takes pity on him and offers to take him to a place where he can get his bike towed. He gets to Quarts Pass and meets the beautiful Raquel at the shop where he is immediately taken by her. So he sets up shop there and makes himself at home in this small town and falls in love with it as much as he does with Raquel. Now Raquel fights her attraction and feelings the whole way because of some baggage. It is a wonderfully written story and another must read!! A great wrap up for all the brothers.
This is book #11 in the Billionaire Inheritance Arrangement series and we finally get Theo story the youngest Westwood who doesn't want to get an arranged marriage, but when his bike breaks down in the middle of nowhere and ends up in Quartz Pass Arizona to get his bike fixed by Avery and Raquel at their shop,but when Theo sticks around and helps out with repairs and a motel will sparks fly between him and Raquel or will Avery find out who he is and destroy them before things get serious? This book is so good and will definitely have you engrossed from the beginning until the end. I loved the characters in this book and chuckled while reading it. Its sad this series is ending but cant wait to see what happens next for Ali Parker. Congratulations on another fantastic book and series.
Another wonderful book from Ali Parker! Now, it's Theo's turn to get out on an arranged marriage, but he wants nothing to do with it. He decides to tour the country on his motorcycle, until it breaks down and he lands in a small town in Arizona. Raquel works in the shop, run by her dad, and loves her small town life. These two are nothing alike, but the attraction is off the charts. I absolutely loved the way that Ali managed the juxtaposition of life in a small, somewhat dying town, versus the Westwood's life of luxury. It would seem these two weren't meant to be together, but as always, love finds a way!
The youngest Westwood has a very original voice while finding his place in the world, ex with his family. Can tradition exist with your personal, authentic life? Is an arranged marriage what Theo is destined for? Theo has taken time to discover and experience another life within a small community in Arkansas. Raquel turns out to be the type of person who accepted Theo as Theo. Their story had me anxious to see how they would handle their differences, difficulties, and challenges. Is this the last of reading about the Westwoods? What does Alex have up his sleeve?
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This book can be read as a standalone but I reccomend you read at least a few of the previous books in the series to understand more about the Chicago Westwood Family. This book is about Theo and as the youngest in the family he doesn't quite know how or where he fits in, so he decides to get on his trusty motorcycle Martha and take a trip across country before he makes some major life decisions. Ali has written another fantastic book that when I started reading I couldn't put it down until I found out how everything ended. I 😍 loved this story.
It was about Theo taking his last trip before being forced into marriage by his brother Alex. On this trip Theo wants to find out who he truly is and what he truly wants to do. He wants to figure out who Theo Westwood is when not defined by his brothers. On his way back home, he breaks down in a small town in Arizona. It is in this town, that Theo finds himself. You need to read to find out who the real Theo is... I loved the story. Alex is now going to set up the Thayer brothers. We are ready for more. Lay it on us.
Theo wasn't ready for an arranged marriage. He bought a motorbike and escape and then he got stranded in a small Arizona town. There he met Raquel a mechanic. He is instantly attracted but Raquel gave up on finding love that last. They come from very different backgrounds. Spending time together feelings start to grow. Their romance isn't with out obstacles. But Theo has to go back to his family. What will happen next. Grab a copy of a story that will keep you hooked until the last page. It is a must read.
Theo is the last brother that is single and when his brother talks about arranging a marriage for him, he takes to the road on his motorcycle only for it to break down. He connects with Raquel who works in the family's shop and a connection build between her and Theo. They ae totally opposites but the romance builds between them. Will his status change and become one like his brothers. This heartfelt story had me connecting and cheering this couple on to getting their chance to find happiness. I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
Theo Westwood is the last man standing, when everybody is married or being enrolled in a forced marriage. He jumps on his motorcycle and hits the road. However, everything will change when his trustful bike breaks downs in a small town in Arizona where he meets Rachel. Rachel is a small town girl, very low key and Theo falls hard. Everything that can go wrong does, but can they have an HEA? Read it and weep!
The last Westwood brother, Theo, finally bites the bullet and falls in love with a mechanic in Arizona. The tale unfolds extremely well as Ms Parker has written one of her best stories. Figuring out just how Theo and Raquel can ever end up permanently together took a lot of maneuvering, but it all worked out in the end. It is a wonderful story that is difficult to put down before finishing it.
The last Westwood brother, Theo, finally bites the bullet and falls in love with a mechanic in Arizona. The tale unfolds extremely well as Ms Parker has written one of her best stories. Figuring out just how Theo and Raquel can ever end up permanently together took a lot of maneuvering, but it all worked out in the end. It is a wonderful story that is difficult to put down before finishing it.
Another great book from the Billionaire Inheritance Arrangement Series This book is Theo's story. To try to escape an arranged marriage, Theo decides to go on a motorcycle journey. He then gets to Arizona and breaks down. This is where he meets Raquel. She is definitely bringing out the real Theo, and also battling her demons at the same time.
Theo runs when he hears that he is the last unmarried Westwood. He enjoys his freedom. As he gets out of town his favorite bike breaks down. In comes our heroine, Raquel, a small town girl from Arizona. Raquel and her family work to fix it. Sparks develop during the months he spent in Arizona. Can they find a way to make things work?
I absolutely loved Theo and Rachel's story. At one point, I was in tears right along with them. This is a fabulous story and entire series! I highly recommend reading this story. You can read it by itself, but I highly recommend reading the entire series. It is well worth it. Great read.
Loved this book. Theo is the last Westwood brother to have to get married but instead he buys a motorcycle and takes off but when he's stranded in a small town where a woman named raquel will change his life. Raquel is a quiet woman that helps her family's auto shop but when Theo comes into town her world is changed. Can two people from different worlds make love work?
Theo in this series has been kind of quiet. I was happy to see him take front and center in his book. He seemed like the guy who loved to make everybody else happy, and that was obvious in this book too. I loved how he embraced the town and especially Raquel. Amazing book.
This is a great story with great characters. Theo buys a motorcycle to get away from the family politics. His bike breaks down in a desert town. Raquel is the mechanic and she does not fall for his charms. Will opposites attract with these two?
The story of Theo and Raquel - it is a very different story to the normal Westwood "boys" - the characters are unquestionably different and lovably different. It has twists and turns, but the characters get exactly what they need in the end.
A fabulous read as it's the turn of Theo to get married but flees on his motorbike and meets Raquel, a mechanic, in a small town and his life changes. A really lovely story with terrific characters and plenty of drama and emotion.