The Billionaire's Deal Waitress Kat is broke and out of options. Tech billionaire Blake is willing to dig her out of debt... if she submits to his terms.
The Billionaire's Christmas The weather is cold, but the fire between Kat and Blake burns hotter than ever. Until she finds out her stoic fiance doesn't celebrate Christmas. Can she convince him to give the holiday a shot or will she forever live without the season's joy?
The Billionaire's Control Intern Lizzy can't get her billionaire boss Nick out of her head. His need for control excites her. But what happens when his dark secret comes to light?
Crystal Kaswell is the author of the Sinful Serenade series. She writes steamy new adult romance with flawed characters. She loves police procedurals, tea, and The Hunger Games series. She lives in Portland, OR with her husband.
The first and third stories in this collection could be read as standalones (the Christmas story is the continuation of the first book), but I think it would be best if read in order.
Kat and Lizzy have similar stories, but I liked Lizzy's character a lot more. I also liked Nick's character more than Blake, though both couples were enjoyable to read.
The love scenes were a little too "bring on the pain" for my taste, but Crystal did a good job of writing the emotion in there as well.
All in all, I thought this was a great "billionaire romance" series by Crystal!
(I received a copy of this book in consideration of an honest review)
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this boxed set. This author was new to me, but I am definitely a fan now. The first 2 stories are about Blake and Kat, which I liked very much. The third story is about Kat's sister Lizzie and Nick, which I loved. Recommended for fans of sexy dominant men and the women who love them fiercely.
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1st book I have read, written by: Crystal Kaswell, Loved it. There must be a pooh load of rich men out there that wanna dominate their ladies in their lives, take over their situation, change it all, terrible moments & all. forget the Hallmark stories folks, although he wants to take care of all her needs there are a bit of a few rough edges. Fast read, quick times, couldn't put it down ... what a great read. pulls at your heartstrings in places. I will be checking more into Crystal's books for my TBR list. Loved it. Must read. ( ;
These were my first books by Crystal and well worth the read. The Billionaire's Deal and The Billionaires's Christmas takes Kat and Blake on a steamy journey, and The Billionaire's Control is Lizzy, (Kat's sister) and Nick's romance. All three stories will have you hot, steamy and wanting more of the alpha men and their strong willed women. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this collection.
This has to be by far one of the best stories I've read.. I LOVED Kat and Blake's story and was excited when the 2nd story turned into theirs as well. I was sad to see that the 3rd story didn't follow through with them, but Lizzy's story did not disappoint either. Loved all 3 stories!! I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced copy of this manuscript. I love these books. The two love stories are really good and I liked the novella. I appreciated the evolution that the story took in the Christmas time! I recommend this book!! Bravo to the author!!
These books were wonderful. I thoroughly enjoyed reading them. The sisters and their billionaires were fun to read about. Read all three in two evenings.
"I Voluntarily Reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book "
I was honored to review this series. I love Crystals' writing and this series was beyond Amazing.
Kat & Lizzy. Lizzy & Kat. Thats what there life was. Losing their parents and almost losing Lizzy in a horrifying car accident, Kat is determined to take care of Lizzy. She put her dreams of going to college on hold just to work and take care of Lizzy. Outside of working and Lizzy, she has no life. Not even her escape in drawing is enough to forget the pain and struggles.
Meeting Blake was out of left field and totally by accident. Literally falling into him and twisting her ankle in front of this beautiful man. More like God of a man. Kat is flabbergasted and then he gives her his card so he can check up on her "ankle".
Its only a few days later that Blake pops in her workplace and presents an offer that is to good to refuse. Yet, she still struggles with the terms of the offer. She knows sex will be included in the terms and Kat is a virgin. So with everything being thrown at her its no wonder she is overwhelmed. Things get complicated and quickly they become more about emotions than money. Kat finds herself falling for not only Blake but also his mother. The mother that will be passing away sooner than everyone thinks. Kat is torn and when Blakes mom does pass, she has to support Blake even if her heart is breaking. Blake informed her from the beginning that he doesnt do love, so when she lays it all out for him and tells him shes in love with him, she knows shes going to get her heart broken.
Blake and Kat eventually get a HEA and that turns to the second book that includes their first Christmas together. Lizzy returns home from college in California and reveals that she doesnt want to return to California. Blake informs her of a great internship and shes ready to be home in New York. Blake and Kat struggle with the Christmas holiday but ulimately Love is what gets them through and because Blake loves Kat so much he is able to create new memories and be with her when it counts.
In the third book, its about Lizzy and her new boss that happens to be the man thats occupied her dreams for the past 4 months. Needless to say Nick and Lizzy have a hard time staying away from each other. When Nick finally gives in to a sexual relationship with Lizzy, they both dont know what their truly in for.
Lizzy knows Nick is only in this relationship for the strong sexual chemistry between them because hes expressed that to her. His past defines his personal relationships and hinders any chance at his happieness. However, being with Lizzy makes him different. You can see it in the pages and the way he cares for her. There is something more and it started months before they even realized it themselves.
To protect Nick, Lizzy makes the decision to meet with Shepherd, Nicks Brother. To save the Haley project and Nicks company, Shep only requires that Lizzy break up with Nick. Simple. Not in the least. But losing the company will destroy Nick. Little does she know that losing her will utterly break him. Luckily Lizzy can be distracted with Kat & Blakes upcoming wedding. Hoping this will distract her enough from Nick.
All these stories have an HEA. They ate entwined and beautiful. The magic Crystal creates on paper is truly a work of art.
A good collection of books overall. The two stories were very well written and thought out. My main issue with the books, is the grammar and spelling mistakes. Especially, the final book. Probably would've received another star, But with the grammar mistakes and spelling mistakes were so bad in the final book, I had to knock it down one star.
Excellent set of three related billionaire romance stories. The first two stories revolve around Kat who is a young woman that took on the sole responsibility for her younger sister. Blake is a controlling billionaire who doesn't share thoughts or feelings with anyone. The second story wraps up most of the Kat & Blake relationship woes but they do have strong roles in book three. The last book focuses on Lizzy's life, she is Kat's younger sister. Lizzy gets an internship working for Nick only to realize she had a one night stand with him months ago. All the relationships to through ups and downs and many are unexpected. I received a complementary copy of this book and chose to write a review. I look forward to reading future books by this author.
The set is about control and relinquishment; dominating and surrender and pain and pleasure.
Blake Sterling is a controlling workaholic. The only way he deals with a horrific childhood is through utter domination and control. Kat Wilder had to grow up too quickly by having to take care of her severly injured sister following an accident that killed their parents. She gives up all her life plans and dreams to raise her sister. She literally runs into to Blake. He ends up offering her a deal she can't refuse. The journey from being in a fake relationship to HEA is not without its pitfalls. The first two books in this set deal with their relationship.
The third book is about Phoenix Marlowe and Lizzy Wilder, Kat's sister. Nick is yet another buttoned down control freak. Lizzy applies for an internship at his company not realizing he's the man from her incredible one night stand from four months earlier. Nick hires her but makes it known that theirs will be a strictly business relationship. Ever so slowly things change but by how much? More hidden secrets and ghosts of the past threaten to keep them apart.
All these characters are interesting and complex. The books are well written which makes them easy reading.
Kat is a woman who took on adult hood at an early age of 18 when both her parents were killed in a car accident, she took on the roll of taking care of her little sister and pretty much giving up her dreams of Art School and just getting a job to take care of the bills. Blake a Man who is very Rich and a Jerk that will never have a love life as he doesnt believe in love. Blake and Kat run into each other and he gives her a offer of a lifetime, pretend to be his girlfriend in exchange for her sisters College and Mortgage paid in full.
What I enjoyed most about Submit is that Blake loved his mom so much that all he wanted to do was to fulfill her one wish and to see him settle down and fall in love with one woman. Watching Kat not want to do this but wanted to do this for her sisters future and kinda her own as yes it would be hard to lie but the outcome would be great if she doesnt fall in love with him. Seeing both Blake and Kat grow on each other and begin to kinda become friends and talk more.
This book or should I say three as its a set is great as you get more of the story in one. This story has Kat a woman trying to make ends meet and having a hard time of it while trying to pay the normal bills plus trying to come up with money to send her sister to Collage, Blake a Billionaire who is a jerk but gets what he wants when he wants it with just the snap of his fingers or his money, If you like stories like this, then Submit is a must!
This three-book set is great; I own them all individually.
The Billionaire's Deal - Kat is working hard to support her and her little sister. She's in debt and Blake makes her an offer she can't refuse. Along the way Kat starts falling for Blake but he won't admit to any feelings. I liked the way Kat held strong throughout her struggles. Blake was great but had issues with taking things to the next level. Great steamy romance, well written dialogue.
The Billionaire's Christmas - Blake isn't into Christmas celebrations, and Kat has to convince Blake otherwise. Great additional story to their romance.
The Billionaire's Control - This story is about Lizzy, Kat's sister. She's a programming student who's trying to get an internship. When she meets Nick, the CEO of the company, she realizes she's met him before. He's all about control, and despite their previous encounter, he hires her for the internship. Lizzy pushes his buttons to the limit, not able to maintain a hands-off working relationship with Nick. I loved watching her get under his skin and breaking through his control. A few times I felt Lizzy was a little immature, but she also knew what she wanted and went after it. Great steamy scenes and I loved Lizzy for willing to make the ultimate sacrifice.
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book set.
The Billionaire Deal. *****I voluntarily received and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book***** This is definitely my first time reading a novel by the author and it's noticeable that she is very talented. The story begins with poor Kat Wilder seeking a job and literally falls into Blake Sterling arms. They are strangers but he ends up at her job with a proposal for her to be his fake girlfriend. The plot was weak and characters very difficult to like due to Blake controlling, paranoid tendencies and Kat constant whining weaknesses. Overall, it needs more stability in the plot besides sex. The Billionaire's Christmas. *****I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book***** Good quick read. I enjoyed this one better than The Billionaire's Deal. The writing flowed well along with a difference in the characters attitude (Blake and Kat). The Billionaire's Control. *****I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book***** This story covers Lizzy Wilders and Nick Marlowe wild roller coaster ride. I truly like Lizzy in Blake and Kat story, she was intelligent and sassy, however she became a stalker in this story. Nick stated "he was not interested " and Lizzy refuses to take no for an answer. Overall, the story was a good read!
The Billionaire's Deal: An Alpha Billionaire Romance I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This was part of the bundle Submit that I received from the author. I really liked the character of Kat, but Blake was hard to like. I understand the need for authors to have these alpha males who have tragic paths meet someone and eventually fall in love, but it took forever for Blake to fall in love with Kat. I really didn't like his sister, but I loved his mom. Unfortunately the book seem to drag on and the only interesting parts where the steamy sex scenes. The Billionaire's Christmas: A Holiday Novella I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This was part of the bundle Submit that I received from the author. This was a little better than The Billionaire's Deal, but the story still dragged on. The Billionaire's Control: An Alpha Billionaire Romance I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. This was part of the bundle Submit that I received from the author. I really liked Lizzy and I was glad to be able to read a follow up of Kat and Blake's story The Billionaire's Deal. Nick was worse thank Blake, but I tried really hard to like him. I'm glad I finished the book because the ending was sweet.
I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book.
This is a 3 story book.
The Billionaire’s Deal – Kat Wilder is a waitress looking for another job that pays more, after the death of her parents and looking after her sister who got into NYC College. Blake Sterling is a billionaire, CEO and owner of Sterling Tech. Kat literally runs into Blake and hurts her ankle. He wants to look after her but Kat is independent. He approaches Kat to be his pretend girlfriend as he will never fall in love. Does Kat break down his resolve to not fall in love? Do they have their HEA? The Billionaire’s Christmas – Following on from the previous story Kat wants to spend Christmas with Blake, Blake is wanting to work as he dislikes Christmas. Do they get to spend Christmas together as Kat wants? The Billionaire’s Control – This book is about Kat’s sister Lizzy and Blake’s friend Nick. Lizzy has an internship at the start up tech company Odyssey. She had a one night stand with Nick and never expected to see him again. Nick pretends that the one night stand did not happen, but he wants her. Nick’s past comes back to haunt him, Lizzy has a choice. Does she choose their HEA?
'An Alpha Billionaire Romance Collection' by Crystal Kaswell. This is the story of Blake Sterling and Kat Wilder. Blake is a rich, arrogant and alpha man with some personal issue. Kat is a hardworking woman who is trying to make a living and take care of her sister. One day after a job interview she is leaving she runs into Blake. Blake tries to take control of the situation after Kat hurts her ankle but Kat isn't have any of that. The next day he appears at her work. Blake makes a offer to Kat that it is hard for her to turn down. Kat is trying to help her sister with her education and the money would help her a lot. So what starts out as a business deal shortly becomes an emotional deal. If like me you like a alpha male that has an emotional issue and a strong women then this book is for you. I totally enjoyed it. "My honest review is for a special copy I voluntarily read."
I didn't really care too much for this collection. For me, it would've been better with much more story and less sex. Good characters. Mature readers only.
Kat is a waitress looking for a better job to help support her sister. She runs into Blake after being turned down at a job interview. He offers her a job as his fake girlfriend for a few months. She just has to convince everyone that they are truly involved and in love and in return, he will pay off her mortgage, arrange a college scholarship for her sister and pay her.expenses. This deal is too good to pass up even though she hates lying. She also finds Blake to be cold and domineering. Blake's mother is dying and Blake wants to make her think he is happily in love. Even doesn't really believe in love or have much respect for women but Kat is constantly showing that she is different from everyone he has met before. Submit has 3 stories, 2 with Kat and Blake and one featuring her younger sister. I voluntarily received a copy of this book and this is my honest review.
"I am voluntarily reviewing an advanced copy of this manuscript" I just love happy ever after billionaires/alpha male contemporary romance!! It is the grown up version of all those fairytales we read in our childhood and they, honestly, still have the same effect on us: They leave you in a pink bubble of love, with butterflies in your stomach and dreamy stars in your eyes... At least the good ones do!!! And "Submit" by Crystal Kaswell definitely does!!!! Well written, very interesting, sweet and sexy, this three books bundle gives us the two lovely stories of Kat and Lizzy, two thick as thieves sisters who after a very tough teenage life, find by turn their own true love! Addictive with a serious heat factor, this contemporary romances bundle is a perfect read for the holidays!!!! Two thumbs up with blazing lighters on!!!!
I was a huge fan of this book which is actually three stories in one, two about Kat and one about Lizzy. Kat had been taking care of her sister Lizzy for years. When an opportunity arises that will allow her sister to attend college, will Kat take the job even though she must lie to everyone she knows about everything? What if the job was with a handsome and very dominant man? I enjoyed Kat's story of finding happiness and love when you thought it would never happen. Lizzy has been letting her sister take care of her. Now she wants to do everything on her own. When she meets the handsome Nick he can help her but what if she wants more? Can he ever be all that she needs? Their chemistry was so strong and their story so enjoyable to read.
This review is for Submit: An Alpha Billionaire Romance Collection by Crystal Kaswell.
This was my first encounter with Ms. Kaswell’s work and I was pleasantly surprised. Ms. Kaswell has a way with words and it really shines through in Submit; these three very hot erotic romances will melt your e-reader. A few editing issues but nothing that will take you away from the author’s stories.
An ARC was generously provided in exchange for an honest review of which this is both honest and completely voluntary.
A beautiful story between Blake and Kat. A relationship that started off as a fake relationship turns into true love when Kat shows Blake how to fall in love.
"The Billionaire's Christmas"
Kat and Blake's first Christmas together. Kat helps Blake enjoy Christmas again.
"The Billionaire's Control"
Wow Lizzy and Nick are beautiful and hot together. They are both broken but together they heal each other. I love how they heal each other.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Submit, by Crystal Kaswell, includes The Billionaire's Deal, The Billionaire's Christmas and The Billionaire's Control.
The first two books are about Kat and Blake, while the third book is about Kat's sister, Lizzie, who was a small supporting character in the other books.
These stories are well paced and flow seamlessly. This is a lovely set that was enjoyable.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
**I received this ARC in exchange for an honest voluntary review** Very much enjoyed all three stories n of course the two billionares Blake Sterling & Phoenix "Nick" Marlowe *swoon*. Having only read the first two about Blake & Kat beforehand I definitely enjoyed Nick & Lizzy's story in The Billionaire's Control more so than the others. Just love when both guys drop their guards n show their hearts & when both of the sisters show their strengths.
I will start off by saying this was my first book written by this author. I so enjoyed these books. This is a 3 book series that starts off with Kat and Blake, meeting and starting a fake relationship then falling in love. The 2nd is a novella, Kate and Blake during Christmas. Finally the 3rd is about Lizzy (Kats sister) and her finding love with Nick. These stories are so well written with believable characters. Such a joy to read. *I voluntarily read an advanced readers copy of this book *
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
There is a lot I liked about this book, and a few things I didn't. I liked Kat, she was a good strong character. I liked Meryl and Lizzy too. I couldn't connect with Blake. The storyline was good, it kept me gripped. Lots of heat, and had a lump or two in my throat. What frustrated me most was the repetitive words and one word sentences. If you can skim past those bits then this is a good read, I would recommend.
I am not usually a big fan of billionaires as the main Characters in books but decided to give it a try since I really liked the authors other books. I really liked these books they seemed to have a well thought out back story and you ended up rooting for a happy ending.