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The Billionaire Bargains #2
What Matters Most
He can buy anything he wants…except the thing he needs the most.
The Billionaire Bargains, Book 2
Things come easy to Tony Steele. Money. Women. A good time. It’s all a piece of cake. Until that cake turns into the wedding cake of Tony’s best friend and the woman of Tony’s dreams, Reese Chaplin.
Tony can’t fix this problem by writing a check. And when Tony finds out his “friend” has been cheating on the woman who’s stolen his heart, he doesn’t hesitate to steal her away. Even if it’s her wedding day.
Nothing about Reese’s big day goes according to plan. She walks down the aisle to marry one man, and winds up in a Vegas wedding chapel with another. After a hot night with Tony, the only thing Reese regrets is that her new husband doesn’t remember anything about it.
Reese suspects the marriage is going to end badly, especially when Tony offers her a million dollars a month to stay married—who does that? But walking away from him turns out to be harder than she’d thought. Especially as she starts to know the man behind the wallet.
Warning: Contains a billionaire playboy who can’t handle his tequila, a Vegas wedding, hot phone sex (and other kinds of hot sex), and a woman who knows how to make a point—even if it requires jumping out of an airplane.
The Billionaire Bargains, Book 2
Things come easy to Tony Steele. Money. Women. A good time. It’s all a piece of cake. Until that cake turns into the wedding cake of Tony’s best friend and the woman of Tony’s dreams, Reese Chaplin.
Tony can’t fix this problem by writing a check. And when Tony finds out his “friend” has been cheating on the woman who’s stolen his heart, he doesn’t hesitate to steal her away. Even if it’s her wedding day.
Nothing about Reese’s big day goes according to plan. She walks down the aisle to marry one man, and winds up in a Vegas wedding chapel with another. After a hot night with Tony, the only thing Reese regrets is that her new husband doesn’t remember anything about it.
Reese suspects the marriage is going to end badly, especially when Tony offers her a million dollars a month to stay married—who does that? But walking away from him turns out to be harder than she’d thought. Especially as she starts to know the man behind the wallet.
Warning: Contains a billionaire playboy who can’t handle his tequila, a Vegas wedding, hot phone sex (and other kinds of hot sex), and a woman who knows how to make a point—even if it requires jumping out of an airplane.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2014
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Erin Nicholas
151 books3,831 followersErin Nicholas is the New York Times bestselling author of over sixty sexy contemporary romances. Her stories have been described as toe-curling, enchanting, steamy and fun.
She lives in the Midwest with her husband who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books, her kids who will never read the sex scenes in her books, and family and friends who say they’re shocked by the sex scenes in her books (yeah, right!).
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She lives in the Midwest with her husband who only wants to read the sex scenes in her books, her kids who will never read the sex scenes in her books, and family and friends who say they’re shocked by the sex scenes in her books (yeah, right!).
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February 24, 2015
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4.5 STARS
Review copy provided for an honest review
I knew in the first book that when Tony Steele fell, he’d fall fast and hard and it wouldn’t be easy. So it came as no surprise to me that in What Matters Most Tony makes his feelings known to a woman he’s wanted on her wedding day at the altar; a woman set to marry his best friend who has been cheating on her, and a woman that he intends to stop from making a mistake. In this one chapter the reader gets a firm understanding of Tony Steele but as this book plays out we find there is more to him than most people see and he’s a far better person than even he believes. Author Erin Nicholas has made me fall in love with her billionaires and that’s quite a feat because I’m not a lover of this romance troupe but because she balances them out with real people characters, because she gives them heart, and because she makes she they do some self evaluating and growing I do love them and Tony is a favorite of mine.
Tony Steele is the good time guy; he owns it, he likes it and it makes him happy. He has money because he’s made money, he spends money because it’s fun, he surrounds himself with people who enjoy his lifestyle, and yet he also spends a great deal of time trying to do good and help people with his money. I can’t help it, I like the guy because he just lives life and if consequences happen he deals with them. There’s a lot to be said for living life in this manner. Sure he’s spoiled and yes at times he can appear immature but he’s also responsible, kind, and a decent human being.
I really wanted to love Reese Chaplin and at times I did but there were a few times where she simply made me a bit crazy. I really understand her need to help others help themselves, I get that she doesn’t want to be like her family, I realize she hates wastefulness and excess but I also feel like she refused to let Tony be who he was and she blamed him for making money even when he used a lot of his money for good. There is no doubt she’s a great person, a wonderful friend and neighbor but I really hated that she held Tony’s wealth against him and made him pay because he was good at making money.
The fact that they have a quickie wedding in Vegas one he doesn’t remember due to too much tequila (oh man how I can sympathize with him about that drink) but one that he wants with ever fiber of his being and the fact that Reese remembers everything and isn’t sure they should be together makes a very interesting premise for this story. I love that Tony was willing to do anything no matter how big to prove to Reese he was in it for the long haul and that he did everything to try and live life on her terms. He wanted to know everything about her even the things she didn’t want him to know, but I hate that she felt like he wasn’t capable of making good decisions and that he felt useless when he couldn’t do more to help with a situation that was out of his control. One thing was for certain they had chemistry and attraction in spades and every sexy moment they were together proved there was something between them.
There were so many great, wonderful, joyful moments to this book and it was impossible not to be drawn into their lives and their situation. Author Erin Nicholas has once again written a fun, entertaining and sexy story with a hero most women would love to have as their own!
4.5 STARS
Review copy provided for an honest review
I knew in the first book that when Tony Steele fell, he’d fall fast and hard and it wouldn’t be easy. So it came as no surprise to me that in What Matters Most Tony makes his feelings known to a woman he’s wanted on her wedding day at the altar; a woman set to marry his best friend who has been cheating on her, and a woman that he intends to stop from making a mistake. In this one chapter the reader gets a firm understanding of Tony Steele but as this book plays out we find there is more to him than most people see and he’s a far better person than even he believes. Author Erin Nicholas has made me fall in love with her billionaires and that’s quite a feat because I’m not a lover of this romance troupe but because she balances them out with real people characters, because she gives them heart, and because she makes she they do some self evaluating and growing I do love them and Tony is a favorite of mine.
Tony Steele is the good time guy; he owns it, he likes it and it makes him happy. He has money because he’s made money, he spends money because it’s fun, he surrounds himself with people who enjoy his lifestyle, and yet he also spends a great deal of time trying to do good and help people with his money. I can’t help it, I like the guy because he just lives life and if consequences happen he deals with them. There’s a lot to be said for living life in this manner. Sure he’s spoiled and yes at times he can appear immature but he’s also responsible, kind, and a decent human being.
I really wanted to love Reese Chaplin and at times I did but there were a few times where she simply made me a bit crazy. I really understand her need to help others help themselves, I get that she doesn’t want to be like her family, I realize she hates wastefulness and excess but I also feel like she refused to let Tony be who he was and she blamed him for making money even when he used a lot of his money for good. There is no doubt she’s a great person, a wonderful friend and neighbor but I really hated that she held Tony’s wealth against him and made him pay because he was good at making money.
The fact that they have a quickie wedding in Vegas one he doesn’t remember due to too much tequila (oh man how I can sympathize with him about that drink) but one that he wants with ever fiber of his being and the fact that Reese remembers everything and isn’t sure they should be together makes a very interesting premise for this story. I love that Tony was willing to do anything no matter how big to prove to Reese he was in it for the long haul and that he did everything to try and live life on her terms. He wanted to know everything about her even the things she didn’t want him to know, but I hate that she felt like he wasn’t capable of making good decisions and that he felt useless when he couldn’t do more to help with a situation that was out of his control. One thing was for certain they had chemistry and attraction in spades and every sexy moment they were together proved there was something between them.
There were so many great, wonderful, joyful moments to this book and it was impossible not to be drawn into their lives and their situation. Author Erin Nicholas has once again written a fun, entertaining and sexy story with a hero most women would love to have as their own!
March 18, 2015
Ohhhhhhh Tony. I’m not sure how I’m going to be able to describe my love for this book without giving away spoilers! Erin Nicholas is my favorite author, hands down. And she has done it yet again by delivering Tony in What Matters Most. This is the second book in the Billionaire Bargains series and it’s finally time to get to know Tony Steele. He’s a super-rich, get-everything-I-want, crazy sexy playboy who writes his own rules. He has more money than sense and he isn’t afraid to go after what he wants…..and he always gets it! Enter Reese Chaplin! Reese is a pretty practical, work-hard-for-what-you-have, independent woman.
Tony’s best friend is about to marry the woman of Tony’s dreams. He has wanted Reese for a long time, but waited for her to make the first move….because he’s Tony Steele…..he never has to pursue a woman! Well, his friend put the moves on her first. Fast forward to the present day and Tony is about to watch Reese walk down the aisle and marry someone who isn’t him. But Tony knows a secret and he can’t let her marry someone who doesn’t love her. Tony is the go big or go home type, so that’s exactly what he does…..he goes BIG! He whisks her off to Vegas, gets drunk and marries her himself. What comes after is just an incredible book! No spoilers from me! :) I will tell you that the sexy level in this book is through the roof!!
I love this book. LOVE IT! Tony and Reese’s chemistry to off the charts and you’ll love both of them especially Tony, from the start. You’ll get a sexy man, a feisty woman, creative budgeting, good times, love, friendship, and the hottest phone sex ever in this book! HAPPY READING! ;)
Tony’s best friend is about to marry the woman of Tony’s dreams. He has wanted Reese for a long time, but waited for her to make the first move….because he’s Tony Steele…..he never has to pursue a woman! Well, his friend put the moves on her first. Fast forward to the present day and Tony is about to watch Reese walk down the aisle and marry someone who isn’t him. But Tony knows a secret and he can’t let her marry someone who doesn’t love her. Tony is the go big or go home type, so that’s exactly what he does…..he goes BIG! He whisks her off to Vegas, gets drunk and marries her himself. What comes after is just an incredible book! No spoilers from me! :) I will tell you that the sexy level in this book is through the roof!!
I love this book. LOVE IT! Tony and Reese’s chemistry to off the charts and you’ll love both of them especially Tony, from the start. You’ll get a sexy man, a feisty woman, creative budgeting, good times, love, friendship, and the hottest phone sex ever in this book! HAPPY READING! ;)
January 20, 2015
I feel like I've been waiting forever for this book to come out! I am happy to say that I wasn't disappointed. Of course, when have I ever been disappointed with an Erin Nicholas book??
We met Tony previously in No Matter What, as Adam Steele's brother. Both billionaires. Tony and Adam are used to throwing their money around to get the things that they want. But what Tony wants the most can't be obtained with money. The object of his desire is his best friend's fiance, Reese. I really liked that we could tell that Tony was a true gentleman and didn't try to make any moves on Reese after his friend decided to pursue her. But then that friend confesses the night before the wedding that he's in love with another woman! Tony can't stand by and see Reese marry someone who was not head-over-heels in love with her, so he has his friend break off the engagement.
Fast forward to what is supposed to be the first day of Reese's honeymoon. Both her and Tony wake up to find they are married to each other! It's not an easy go from here. Both are quite stubborn and set in their ways; Reese doesn't like how Tony throws money at everything and Tony wants Reese to live a little. We get a fun, wild ride in Vegas while these two try to figure out if they want to continue with their marriage or if they are better off getting an annulment. I loved the play of emotions in the story. When you think billionaires, most people think money hungry, arrogant, jerk-offs that don't care about other people. Tony may be arrogant about some things, but he has such a big heart I couldn't help but instantly fall in love with him. And I found that I could easily relate to Reese. She wasn't one to be walked all over and she had a good sense of morals. And she could put Tony in his place which was awesome.
I CANNOT WAIT to read the third in this series. I wish it could go on and on. Or be real and I somehow am single and find myself thrown into their world. Either way, I'd be happy! Erin, you have done it again with another amazingly, awesome story!
We met Tony previously in No Matter What, as Adam Steele's brother. Both billionaires. Tony and Adam are used to throwing their money around to get the things that they want. But what Tony wants the most can't be obtained with money. The object of his desire is his best friend's fiance, Reese. I really liked that we could tell that Tony was a true gentleman and didn't try to make any moves on Reese after his friend decided to pursue her. But then that friend confesses the night before the wedding that he's in love with another woman! Tony can't stand by and see Reese marry someone who was not head-over-heels in love with her, so he has his friend break off the engagement.
Fast forward to what is supposed to be the first day of Reese's honeymoon. Both her and Tony wake up to find they are married to each other! It's not an easy go from here. Both are quite stubborn and set in their ways; Reese doesn't like how Tony throws money at everything and Tony wants Reese to live a little. We get a fun, wild ride in Vegas while these two try to figure out if they want to continue with their marriage or if they are better off getting an annulment. I loved the play of emotions in the story. When you think billionaires, most people think money hungry, arrogant, jerk-offs that don't care about other people. Tony may be arrogant about some things, but he has such a big heart I couldn't help but instantly fall in love with him. And I found that I could easily relate to Reese. She wasn't one to be walked all over and she had a good sense of morals. And she could put Tony in his place which was awesome.
I CANNOT WAIT to read the third in this series. I wish it could go on and on. Or be real and I somehow am single and find myself thrown into their world. Either way, I'd be happy! Erin, you have done it again with another amazingly, awesome story!
November 16, 2014
I have been waiting for this book for 5 years, and I can say without any doubt that Erin Nicholas didn't let me down at all!
No Matter What is the first book in the Billionaire Bargains Series and it is my favorite of Erin's book, (well it may be tired for first now with What Matters Most).
Tony was the good time guy with money to blow and we find him in an interesting situation. Tony is watching the women he is lusting after get ready to marry his best friend, who doesn't deserve her. Reese find out that her fiancé isn't who she thought he was and needs to get away from her wedding that is no longer happening.
24 hours and a few drinks later Tony finds out that he's married the women he's been craving but doesn't remember and Reese isn't so sure she really knows the man she's now married to.
This book is fun and had me laughing but while not many people can relate to having a quickie Vegas wedding to a Billionaire, we all can understand both Reese and Tony throughout the book. Reese's life hasn't always been easy and she is used to making people learn how to fend for themselves and hard work while Tony is used to throwing his money and power around rather than get his own hands dirty. Yet underneath all of the layers that each one of them hold on to they really both want whats best for everyone in the long run.
I absolutely loved this book and fell in love with both Tony and Reese. Both of them are caring and headstrong and despite their differences you root for them the entire time, even when you want to smack them for being stubborn. The end had me in tears but I love the significance behind it.
I cannot wait for the 3rd book in the series and I know these are going to be ones that I keep re-reading over and over again.
No Matter What is the first book in the Billionaire Bargains Series and it is my favorite of Erin's book, (well it may be tired for first now with What Matters Most).
Tony was the good time guy with money to blow and we find him in an interesting situation. Tony is watching the women he is lusting after get ready to marry his best friend, who doesn't deserve her. Reese find out that her fiancé isn't who she thought he was and needs to get away from her wedding that is no longer happening.
24 hours and a few drinks later Tony finds out that he's married the women he's been craving but doesn't remember and Reese isn't so sure she really knows the man she's now married to.
This book is fun and had me laughing but while not many people can relate to having a quickie Vegas wedding to a Billionaire, we all can understand both Reese and Tony throughout the book. Reese's life hasn't always been easy and she is used to making people learn how to fend for themselves and hard work while Tony is used to throwing his money and power around rather than get his own hands dirty. Yet underneath all of the layers that each one of them hold on to they really both want whats best for everyone in the long run.
I absolutely loved this book and fell in love with both Tony and Reese. Both of them are caring and headstrong and despite their differences you root for them the entire time, even when you want to smack them for being stubborn. The end had me in tears but I love the significance behind it.
I cannot wait for the 3rd book in the series and I know these are going to be ones that I keep re-reading over and over again.
March 27, 2015
Absolutely LOVED Erin Nicholas's WHAT MATTERS MOST!! It has everything that keeps me riveted to the pages. Humor, great dialogue/banter, strong well-developed characters, a perfect pace, steamy sexy times, a handsome, charismatic, too charming and rich for his own good leading man and a no nonsense, take no crap, heroine with a heart for those in need that sees right through his swagger, but falls for him anyway. A perfect love story of opposites attracting and finding a great balance in the mix of their strengths and weaknesses. This second book in The Billionaire Bargains series is a must-read! 5 stars
~Complimentary copy received in exchange for a honest review.
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Absolutely LOVED Erin Nicholas’s WHAT MATTERS MOST!! It has everything that keeps me riveted to the pages. Humor, great dialogue/banter, strong well-developed characters, a perfect pace, steamy sexy times, a handsome, charismatic, too charming and rich for his own good leading man and a no nonsense, take no crap, heroine with a heart for those in need that sees right through his swagger, but falls for him anyway. A perfect love story of opposites attracting and finding a great balance in the mix of their strengths and weaknesses. This second book in The Billionaire Bargains series is a must-read! 5 stars
~Complimentary copy received in exchange for a honest review~
~Complimentary copy received in exchange for a honest review.
Merged review:
Absolutely LOVED Erin Nicholas’s WHAT MATTERS MOST!! It has everything that keeps me riveted to the pages. Humor, great dialogue/banter, strong well-developed characters, a perfect pace, steamy sexy times, a handsome, charismatic, too charming and rich for his own good leading man and a no nonsense, take no crap, heroine with a heart for those in need that sees right through his swagger, but falls for him anyway. A perfect love story of opposites attracting and finding a great balance in the mix of their strengths and weaknesses. This second book in The Billionaire Bargains series is a must-read! 5 stars
~Complimentary copy received in exchange for a honest review~
December 24, 2014
I have been waiting for Tony and he was totally worth the wait!! I love it, I love it, I love it!
This is the second book in the The Billionaire Bargains series by Erin Nicholas. You wouldn't necessarily need to read book one to enjoy book two. BUT if you are reading the series, you should definitely read them in order. :)
I read to be entertained and for an escape from the day to day life. Erin Nicholas's humor is amazing and have you laughing one minute then she'll have tears rolling down your cheeks the next. I absolutely LOVE the worlds she creates and the sexy men and strong women she creates to live in them. I love how she can make me fall in love her characters, get angry at her characters, cry for/with her characters, and laugh with her characters! Amazing!
Tony is a GREAT hero with just enough baggage to understand what makes him tick - The same holds true for Reese. Anyone willing to jump out of a plane for you - it must be love right?? :) I loved this story and cannot wait to read about this new character Will in the future! I highly recommend this book and book one (No Matter What). LOOKING FORWARD TO BOOK THREE!!!
This is the second book in the The Billionaire Bargains series by Erin Nicholas. You wouldn't necessarily need to read book one to enjoy book two. BUT if you are reading the series, you should definitely read them in order. :)
I read to be entertained and for an escape from the day to day life. Erin Nicholas's humor is amazing and have you laughing one minute then she'll have tears rolling down your cheeks the next. I absolutely LOVE the worlds she creates and the sexy men and strong women she creates to live in them. I love how she can make me fall in love her characters, get angry at her characters, cry for/with her characters, and laugh with her characters! Amazing!
Tony is a GREAT hero with just enough baggage to understand what makes him tick - The same holds true for Reese. Anyone willing to jump out of a plane for you - it must be love right?? :) I loved this story and cannot wait to read about this new character Will in the future! I highly recommend this book and book one (No Matter What). LOOKING FORWARD TO BOOK THREE!!!
May 21, 2020
Ok so I wasn’t going to finish this book but then did anyways. I’m now regretting my decision. This book truly just pissed me off. The heroine is one of the worst in any books I’ve read. She’s such a do-gooder that she is just incredibly irritating and annoying to read about. She treated the hero like crap even though it was clear that he was actually a good person. Apparently just having money was a nail in his coffin. I’m sorry, but I just couldn’t see any redemption in her character at the end. Even though she realized some of her mistakes, she still continued with her bs convictions. The worst part of this all, was that the hero was such a catch and yet kept on trying to stay with the heroine. Why? She’s treating him like shit and acting like she’s better than everyone. How is that love? Also, who are these people who liked this book? Did I just read the same story?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 28, 2019
DNF 25%
She has sex and marries someone else the same day that the "love of her life" leaves her at the alter.
This was just utterly ridiculous.
She has sex and marries someone else the same day that the "love of her life" leaves her at the alter.
This was just utterly ridiculous.
December 11, 2014
“For better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and health, until death do us part”, can Tony and Reece be able to deal with these vows or will they end up getting a divorce.
Tequila and Tony don’t mix, so when awakens with a woman giving some really good pleasure could be the best thing that ever happened but his name can blow the best thing that ever happened to him.
This is the second book in The Billionaire Bargains series and now it’s time to get to know Tony Steele. When I met Tony in the first book he had a cocky attitude and in this story he still has that same attitude but as the story went on I saw a different side of him that I loved. Reese was a strong woman that had a huge heart and no matter what she loved Tony. They both had feelings for each other but he never approached her then his bestfriend approached her, they became an item and then they were going to get married. Tony knew that his bestfriend didn’t deserve Reese and he would do anything to take her away from him.
Anthony “Tony” Steele is the CEO of T.S. Enterprises. Tony is a man that doesn’t like the word “no” or maybe it’s just rejection. He wanted Reese from the moment that he saw her but he never went after her, so when she asked him to take her away when she broke off the wedding who was he to say no to. There was just one problem there was lots of tequila involved, dancing, and lots of sexual touching and did I forget to mention marriage.
Reese Chaplin works at Harmony & Home a nonprofit group as a social worker. When she met Tony she knew that she had they had chemistry but he never made a move and now when she is getting married he is declaring in front of the whole church that he is in love with her, even I couldn’t believe it. So when he takes her to Las Vegas the last thing he would have thought would have been that she would have ended up married to Tony. The worst part of her wedding night was when morning came and he didn’t know who she was if she wouldn’t have spoken he would have taken her without knowing it was her.
Reese and Tony try to reinvent the day that they landed in Las Vegas and she learns some very interesting things about his life with the incentive of One Million dollars. She ends up finding out that he owned a couple of a club at one time or maybe even two. Not only that Reese finds out that he was actually married twice before but one of those marriages was fake but the other one was real but didn’t last very long. Reese starts thinking about how different they are, he has money she has none. Sure her stepfather has money but she was a person that worked for what she had she didn’t go asking for money. She sees how Tony throws money and could have any woman he wanted. He didn’t now how it felt not to have any money, what it was for someone to be hungry to not be able to have a roof over his head. Then he does something I wouldn’t have ever thought, he offered her One Million dollars a month for every month she is with him in their marriage, to him money means nothing without her. Can their marriage withstand their differences? Will he be able to win her and keep her forever or will money forever ruin their happiness together?
What Matters Most was an excellent read where I found myself cursing at the characters at times and at other times just laughing because of the things they were bickering about. Money it’s something that everyone needs some people don’t have it, some barely have it, some have enough to keep them afloat and some like Tony have it and blow it away. But the thing about Tony was that when someone was in need he didn’t hesitate to help them and it seemed that the first thing he did was give them money to make the problem go away. Now as for Reese she was one that gave advice and made a person feel great about themselves because they were able to fix the problem on their own not because she did it for them. Tony was a man that was carefree and had a huge heart and then you have Reece that is more serious and doesn’t trust people easily especially her family. Even though they are so different they actually make sense together sometimes opposites do attract. The chemistry between Tony and Reece was explosive and intense. They were great together and they made a great couple.
I totally recommend this read. This story can be read as a standalone but I assure you that you won’t regret reading the first book in this series. I do have to say one thing be prepared for some twists and turns. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Nicholas has next for this series.
Received ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an Honest Review
Tequila and Tony don’t mix, so when awakens with a woman giving some really good pleasure could be the best thing that ever happened but his name can blow the best thing that ever happened to him.
This is the second book in The Billionaire Bargains series and now it’s time to get to know Tony Steele. When I met Tony in the first book he had a cocky attitude and in this story he still has that same attitude but as the story went on I saw a different side of him that I loved. Reese was a strong woman that had a huge heart and no matter what she loved Tony. They both had feelings for each other but he never approached her then his bestfriend approached her, they became an item and then they were going to get married. Tony knew that his bestfriend didn’t deserve Reese and he would do anything to take her away from him.
Anthony “Tony” Steele is the CEO of T.S. Enterprises. Tony is a man that doesn’t like the word “no” or maybe it’s just rejection. He wanted Reese from the moment that he saw her but he never went after her, so when she asked him to take her away when she broke off the wedding who was he to say no to. There was just one problem there was lots of tequila involved, dancing, and lots of sexual touching and did I forget to mention marriage.
Reese Chaplin works at Harmony & Home a nonprofit group as a social worker. When she met Tony she knew that she had they had chemistry but he never made a move and now when she is getting married he is declaring in front of the whole church that he is in love with her, even I couldn’t believe it. So when he takes her to Las Vegas the last thing he would have thought would have been that she would have ended up married to Tony. The worst part of her wedding night was when morning came and he didn’t know who she was if she wouldn’t have spoken he would have taken her without knowing it was her.
Reese and Tony try to reinvent the day that they landed in Las Vegas and she learns some very interesting things about his life with the incentive of One Million dollars. She ends up finding out that he owned a couple of a club at one time or maybe even two. Not only that Reese finds out that he was actually married twice before but one of those marriages was fake but the other one was real but didn’t last very long. Reese starts thinking about how different they are, he has money she has none. Sure her stepfather has money but she was a person that worked for what she had she didn’t go asking for money. She sees how Tony throws money and could have any woman he wanted. He didn’t now how it felt not to have any money, what it was for someone to be hungry to not be able to have a roof over his head. Then he does something I wouldn’t have ever thought, he offered her One Million dollars a month for every month she is with him in their marriage, to him money means nothing without her. Can their marriage withstand their differences? Will he be able to win her and keep her forever or will money forever ruin their happiness together?
What Matters Most was an excellent read where I found myself cursing at the characters at times and at other times just laughing because of the things they were bickering about. Money it’s something that everyone needs some people don’t have it, some barely have it, some have enough to keep them afloat and some like Tony have it and blow it away. But the thing about Tony was that when someone was in need he didn’t hesitate to help them and it seemed that the first thing he did was give them money to make the problem go away. Now as for Reese she was one that gave advice and made a person feel great about themselves because they were able to fix the problem on their own not because she did it for them. Tony was a man that was carefree and had a huge heart and then you have Reece that is more serious and doesn’t trust people easily especially her family. Even though they are so different they actually make sense together sometimes opposites do attract. The chemistry between Tony and Reece was explosive and intense. They were great together and they made a great couple.
I totally recommend this read. This story can be read as a standalone but I assure you that you won’t regret reading the first book in this series. I do have to say one thing be prepared for some twists and turns. I can’t wait to see what Ms. Nicholas has next for this series.
Received ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an Honest Review
January 8, 2015
Even though the whole ‘I had a quickie wedding in Vegas but can’t recall a thing’ scenario has been used a lot in the romance genre – this author’s spin is a little different as it doesn’t involve rockstars and large sums of $ are offered in exchange for juicy tidbits and to stay married.
The story takes place 6 years after the events of Book #1. Tony Steele [now 35 yrs old] finds himself at his best bud Jeff’s wedding and is NOT pleased having discovered the night before that said bud is in love with another woman – and insists the wedding be called off. The bride-to-be is Reese Chaplin who works part-time bartending at a high end poker club in order to supplement her income as a social worker. She’s smart-mouthed, sassy and a great female lead character and Tony’s had a thing for her ever since they first met at said club but never acted on it. And he definitely won’t allow her to be hurt in a sham of a marriage. But Jeff never broke it off so Tony does the one thing he can think of to stop the ceremony – he outs the groom to Reese and then whisks her off to Vegas on the weekend getaway he’d planned to distract Jeff post non-wedding. But when too much alcohol, in particular tequila, and a Vegas quickie wedding chapel come into play – Tony and Reese find themselves hitched. He’s OTT thrilled, she’s less than once she discovers he’s the billionaire playboy whose company’s city makeover project threatens some of her clients. As they work around their differences and try to adjust to married life a tragic incident occurs and Tony’s ‘flight’ instinct kicks in when he discovers that he can’t ‘fix’ everything.
You can’t but love the mega-rich, charming, fun-loving, gorgeous Tony Steele with his big generous heart and his overwhelming need to help. A true book lover’s hero !!! Loved the story, the characters, both main and supporting, the writing style, the humour but especially the sweet and sometimes steamy romance. Just a great read.
* 4.5 Stars *
The story takes place 6 years after the events of Book #1. Tony Steele [now 35 yrs old] finds himself at his best bud Jeff’s wedding and is NOT pleased having discovered the night before that said bud is in love with another woman – and insists the wedding be called off. The bride-to-be is Reese Chaplin who works part-time bartending at a high end poker club in order to supplement her income as a social worker. She’s smart-mouthed, sassy and a great female lead character and Tony’s had a thing for her ever since they first met at said club but never acted on it. And he definitely won’t allow her to be hurt in a sham of a marriage. But Jeff never broke it off so Tony does the one thing he can think of to stop the ceremony – he outs the groom to Reese and then whisks her off to Vegas on the weekend getaway he’d planned to distract Jeff post non-wedding. But when too much alcohol, in particular tequila, and a Vegas quickie wedding chapel come into play – Tony and Reese find themselves hitched. He’s OTT thrilled, she’s less than once she discovers he’s the billionaire playboy whose company’s city makeover project threatens some of her clients. As they work around their differences and try to adjust to married life a tragic incident occurs and Tony’s ‘flight’ instinct kicks in when he discovers that he can’t ‘fix’ everything.
You can’t but love the mega-rich, charming, fun-loving, gorgeous Tony Steele with his big generous heart and his overwhelming need to help. A true book lover’s hero !!! Loved the story, the characters, both main and supporting, the writing style, the humour but especially the sweet and sometimes steamy romance. Just a great read.
* 4.5 Stars *
December 16, 2014
ALL IN !!!!
Tony Steele first stole into our hearts in No Matter What, book #1 of Erin Nicholas’ Billionaire Bargain series. We were teased with just enough of his roguish charm to make us long to know more about the charismatic playboy. And, Lawd, do we get to know – and love – Tony in all his fineness in book #2.
What Matters Most starts out with the almost inconceivable scenario of a cancelled wedding and quick escape to Las Vegas. Only the author’s talent could weave this into a totally convincing story about taking risks, enjoying each other, admitting love, recognizing & focusing on a person’s strengths.
I admit at first Tony had me worried there weren’t any good qualities hiding behind the smexy, arrogant, rich as sin, I-always-get-my-way persona. But I quickly fell – hard – along with Reese, as the real Tony was revealed: his you’re-going-to-love-me grin; his lavish lifestyle that he totally owned and made no excuses for; his cockiness; his adorable ineptitude; his optimistic make-it-happen attitude; his earnestness to protect those he loved.
Reese had me a little concerned in the beginning, too, when she ran from one man straight into the arms of another. But her hidden feelings for Tony were soon bared, making it obvious her heart had led her to Tony until her head finally caught up. I loved her feistiness, sarcasm, sexiness and make-you-work-for-it attitude.
Together, Tony and Reese struck sparks off one another with their witty banter, constant challenging of one another and explosive chemistry. And this couple was SMOKIN’ HOT, causing spontaneous combustion in unforgettable situations this author excels at expressing in great detail.
Once again Erin Nicholas delivered a fun, feel good, steamy HEA that I love, will definitely read again and highly recommend to all.
Tony Steele first stole into our hearts in No Matter What, book #1 of Erin Nicholas’ Billionaire Bargain series. We were teased with just enough of his roguish charm to make us long to know more about the charismatic playboy. And, Lawd, do we get to know – and love – Tony in all his fineness in book #2.
What Matters Most starts out with the almost inconceivable scenario of a cancelled wedding and quick escape to Las Vegas. Only the author’s talent could weave this into a totally convincing story about taking risks, enjoying each other, admitting love, recognizing & focusing on a person’s strengths.
I admit at first Tony had me worried there weren’t any good qualities hiding behind the smexy, arrogant, rich as sin, I-always-get-my-way persona. But I quickly fell – hard – along with Reese, as the real Tony was revealed: his you’re-going-to-love-me grin; his lavish lifestyle that he totally owned and made no excuses for; his cockiness; his adorable ineptitude; his optimistic make-it-happen attitude; his earnestness to protect those he loved.
Reese had me a little concerned in the beginning, too, when she ran from one man straight into the arms of another. But her hidden feelings for Tony were soon bared, making it obvious her heart had led her to Tony until her head finally caught up. I loved her feistiness, sarcasm, sexiness and make-you-work-for-it attitude.
Together, Tony and Reese struck sparks off one another with their witty banter, constant challenging of one another and explosive chemistry. And this couple was SMOKIN’ HOT, causing spontaneous combustion in unforgettable situations this author excels at expressing in great detail.
Once again Erin Nicholas delivered a fun, feel good, steamy HEA that I love, will definitely read again and highly recommend to all.
February 7, 2015
Thoughts: I loved the first book in this series, No Matter What, and if that wasn’t enough to make me want to read book two in this series, that blurb certainly was! I also don’t feel that it was necessary to read book one to enjoy this one as the author does a great job of recapping events for the reader, but of course I recommend it because it was just a great book in and of itself. However, the blurb alone on this one – even if I had never read the first book – would have had me snatching this book off the shelf in a heartbeat – because this is just the type of storyline that is right up my alley. And it so did not disappoint – in fact I read it in just a matter of hours because it was simply that good – so good I just couldn’t put it down.
Tony had always had every so easy….it was usually just a matter of waiting for what he wanted. And that was what he expected to happen with the woman he has desired for months….he would wait, and things would fall into place. Only he waited too long and Reese got snatched up by someone else…his best friend! But in a quirk of fate, he gets another chance – just not quite the way he planned…
I loved how all the events unfolded…..I loved Tony’s determination and Reese’s spunkiness. The interaction between these characters made me laugh, and I honestly just couldn’t get enough of these characters. And I was glad of the timing…..I read this book about a week or so before Valentine’s Day, and it was one of the most romantic endings in a book that I have read. I’m not going to give it away for anyway for anyone, but needless to say this will be one of my favorite romantic reads from now on!
Rate: A+
Review by: Sarah
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Tony had always had every so easy….it was usually just a matter of waiting for what he wanted. And that was what he expected to happen with the woman he has desired for months….he would wait, and things would fall into place. Only he waited too long and Reese got snatched up by someone else…his best friend! But in a quirk of fate, he gets another chance – just not quite the way he planned…
I loved how all the events unfolded…..I loved Tony’s determination and Reese’s spunkiness. The interaction between these characters made me laugh, and I honestly just couldn’t get enough of these characters. And I was glad of the timing…..I read this book about a week or so before Valentine’s Day, and it was one of the most romantic endings in a book that I have read. I’m not going to give it away for anyway for anyone, but needless to say this will be one of my favorite romantic reads from now on!
Rate: A+
Review by: Sarah
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December 4, 2014
**Received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
"What Matters Most" is written by Erin Nicholas, and it is the second book in The Billionaire Bargains. It features Reese Chaplin and Tony Steele.
I loved this book! Reese and Tony were both head-strong, passionate people who put their all into what they do and how they feel. Tony has always had feelings for Reese, but he never pursued them because his best friend, Jeff, was marrying her. But when he finds out Jeff cheated on Reese, that's a different story. Reese needs to find out about the truth before she says "I do."
So what happens during this new revelation? Well, Tony and Reese go to Las Vegas only to find themselves married the next morning. Problem is, Tony doesn't remember anything from the night before! And he is determined to re-create everything! Tony was such a hoot during these scenes, and Reese made sure to give him a hard time for not remembering anything. I adored their pairing. They really were each other's ying and yang. Tony might be a billionaire, but they learn to work their differences around it.
One of my favorite scenes and what stood out for me was the ending of the book. It was perfect. The way Tony and Reese were as a couple, it just made sense, and I loved it! This book was hot. It was funny. It made me smile. It had that emotional depth. I didn't want the book to end! Simply put, Erin has written another winner!
"What Matters Most" is written by Erin Nicholas, and it is the second book in The Billionaire Bargains. It features Reese Chaplin and Tony Steele.
I loved this book! Reese and Tony were both head-strong, passionate people who put their all into what they do and how they feel. Tony has always had feelings for Reese, but he never pursued them because his best friend, Jeff, was marrying her. But when he finds out Jeff cheated on Reese, that's a different story. Reese needs to find out about the truth before she says "I do."
So what happens during this new revelation? Well, Tony and Reese go to Las Vegas only to find themselves married the next morning. Problem is, Tony doesn't remember anything from the night before! And he is determined to re-create everything! Tony was such a hoot during these scenes, and Reese made sure to give him a hard time for not remembering anything. I adored their pairing. They really were each other's ying and yang. Tony might be a billionaire, but they learn to work their differences around it.
One of my favorite scenes and what stood out for me was the ending of the book. It was perfect. The way Tony and Reese were as a couple, it just made sense, and I loved it! This book was hot. It was funny. It made me smile. It had that emotional depth. I didn't want the book to end! Simply put, Erin has written another winner!
January 14, 2016
They say opposites attract. A man who has acquired more money then he knows what to do with and a woman that has always seen money as the enemy take a journey of self discovery.
Tony Steele is use to always getting what he wanted. He knew he wanted Reese Chaplin the minute he met her. The only problem was his friend did what Tony didn't and now they are getting married. When Tony discovers that his friend is in love with another Tony intervenes. He then whisks Reese to Vegas to help her get through the embarrassment as he feels any friend would. He wakes up the next day with no memory, after consuming a certain amount of alcohol, of the events the night before. Reese gives him a surprise wake up only to have to inform him they were married the night before. As they struggle to adjust and better know each other they realize they are as different as night and day. Sometimes all you need is a leap of faith to bring you together.
Tony Steele is use to always getting what he wanted. He knew he wanted Reese Chaplin the minute he met her. The only problem was his friend did what Tony didn't and now they are getting married. When Tony discovers that his friend is in love with another Tony intervenes. He then whisks Reese to Vegas to help her get through the embarrassment as he feels any friend would. He wakes up the next day with no memory, after consuming a certain amount of alcohol, of the events the night before. Reese gives him a surprise wake up only to have to inform him they were married the night before. As they struggle to adjust and better know each other they realize they are as different as night and day. Sometimes all you need is a leap of faith to bring you together.
December 9, 2021
How to describe this book… wow!
After reading the first book in the Billionaire Bargains series, where we first meet Tony, I was not prepared for this one or where it was going to go! We met him as super sweet, protective Uncle Tony, who was sometimes around during physical therapy lessons in the first book of the series. Now, in his own story, we see a completely different side of him, where he is head over heels for a girl who is about to marry his best friend (insert sad trombone sound here), and there’s nothing he can do about it - not even all the money in the world, which he has, can fix the problem… until circumstances present themselves, he whisks her off, and everything changes.
What a wild and crazy - and thrilling - ride this story is! And it’s Erin Nicholas, so you know it’s her incredible writing and her characters are perfect and chemistry is always off the charts. Definitely recommend this one, and better if you read book 1 first.
After reading the first book in the Billionaire Bargains series, where we first meet Tony, I was not prepared for this one or where it was going to go! We met him as super sweet, protective Uncle Tony, who was sometimes around during physical therapy lessons in the first book of the series. Now, in his own story, we see a completely different side of him, where he is head over heels for a girl who is about to marry his best friend (insert sad trombone sound here), and there’s nothing he can do about it - not even all the money in the world, which he has, can fix the problem… until circumstances present themselves, he whisks her off, and everything changes.
What a wild and crazy - and thrilling - ride this story is! And it’s Erin Nicholas, so you know it’s her incredible writing and her characters are perfect and chemistry is always off the charts. Definitely recommend this one, and better if you read book 1 first.
December 16, 2014
Erin Nicholas has yet to let me down, I enjoy her books so much. Her characters will keep you captivated in their story till the last page and beyond! This is the story of Tony and Reese. Reese spends her days raising funds for those in need and helping others help themselves. She has never been one to splurge or buy anything other than the basics for herself. But her world seems to be changing when after being left at the alter, Reese finds herself on an impromptu trip to Vegas with the would-be best man who's spends money like it has no end. Will one night of reckless abandon be able to sway her opinion of Tony the billionaire or will his money send her running in the opposite direction. Can a night of too many tequila shots make Tony loose more than just his memory? Read 'What Matters Most" and find out!
December 16, 2014
I truly enjoyed this book. Billionaire Tony Steele will steal your heart. The bad boy wants to to turn his life around only he doesn't know it until he marries his best friend's ex-fiance, in Vegas, after a night of drinking. Okay maybe not the best way to turn around his reputation but if anyone is up for the challenge to help Tony it has to be the do-gooder, do-it-for-yourself-and-don't-complain-about-it Reese Chaplin. Tony's idea of fixing things is to throw his money at it. Reese wants him to learn to do without. They are the perfect compliment to one another. Reese never figures the marriage will last Tony is determined they stay married. I rooted for them throughout the book and wasn't disappointed. Another great job by one of my favorite authors.
December 17, 2014
Holy amazing! I fell in love with Tony right from the first page and was completely head over heels for him by the end of chapter two. Reese was absolutely amazing too. I loved how she challenged him and didn't care at all about Tony's money; I loved how it actually worked against him to have so much money. Tony nearly killed at 87% in the book. I was so disappointed because he was doing so well. I loved how everything went together and flowed in this book. It was absolutely amazing! I can't wait for the next one in the series. I need more of these characters.
January 5, 2015
This book was definitely a pleasant surprise and a wonderful read. I actually expected it to be one thing when it reality it was something else. Something more than what I was expecting to find. The story as well as the characters were diverse and multi-dimensional. If you are in the mood for a sweet love story that isn't all syrup and insta-love then I highly recommend What Matters Most to you.
January 15, 2015
Absolutely loved What Matters Most. Tony and Reese have very different personalities, but they seem to even each other out. It was great to see how attitudes changed towards certain things as the story went along, and what one of them felt was wrong or didn't like, they realized that everything has a perk to it. Erin Nicholas did another phenomenonal job with this story, and can't wait for the next in the series. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a steamy contemporary romance read
December 16, 2014
I absolutely loved What Matters Most! Tony and Reese are completely different. But hey opposites do attract! Tony has money and loves to spend, donate anything to make life easier. Reese is frugal and like to see people work for what they want. Tony has secretly love Reese since the first time they met and decides to leave Reese know on the day of her wedding, to someone else. The whirlwind romance they have is hot! I cannot wait until the next book in this series!!
March 16, 2018
Tony!
After being left at the alter, Reese runs to Vegas with Tony, her friend and the best man. What follows is a crazy adventure that will make anyone fall in love. I adored Tony. Reformed playboy, reckless billionaire, sweetheart, he is ALL IN when it comes to Reese. I loved Reese too...It would be hard to accept his kind of adoration but man, no one could escape Tony's charm. I can't wait to read Emily's story!
After being left at the alter, Reese runs to Vegas with Tony, her friend and the best man. What follows is a crazy adventure that will make anyone fall in love. I adored Tony. Reformed playboy, reckless billionaire, sweetheart, he is ALL IN when it comes to Reese. I loved Reese too...It would be hard to accept his kind of adoration but man, no one could escape Tony's charm. I can't wait to read Emily's story!
November 16, 2014
This book is HOT!!!! The second story in the Billionaire Bargains series is Tony and Reese's story. He is the ultimate alpha male playboy and he's in love with his best friends fiance. She is all set to marry his best friend Jeff...or is she? Join Tony and Reese as they navigate love, friendship and family in this all new story from Best Selling author Erin Nicolas.
December 16, 2014
Erin Nicholas does it again!!
She has such a great way of building on the first book in a series, while making each story original and so much fun!! Tony knows what he wants and always gets it-until he meets his match in Reese. The second of the Billionaire Bargains series is a sweet and sexy read with characters you want to know and love :)
She has such a great way of building on the first book in a series, while making each story original and so much fun!! Tony knows what he wants and always gets it-until he meets his match in Reese. The second of the Billionaire Bargains series is a sweet and sexy read with characters you want to know and love :)
May 4, 2015
He loves her so much that he'll give up his money....maybe.
Erin Nicholas transported me into a world of money and hard reality. This is a fantastic series. Can't wait for the next book.
Highly recommend!
Erin Nicholas transported me into a world of money and hard reality. This is a fantastic series. Can't wait for the next book.
Highly recommend!
December 17, 2014
I LOVE Tony Steele. This book is great. Erin Nicholas can only write good books. It's hot and sweet. The challenege that these two characters face in seeing that they are compatible is awesome. Love it!
June 26, 2017
This story had a good plot, exciting action and I always enjoy when the male pursues the female but I was frustrated by delays in the action to learn story background through characters thoughts. Erin's groom stops the wedding at the alter and she ends up flying to Vegas with the best man Tony.
January 19, 2015
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July 7, 2016
It was good, their interaction was fun. I disliked Reece's attitude towards Tony's wealth. It seemed juvenile most of the times. But, all in all, a good read.
February 10, 2018
4.5/5 stars ~ I AM distracted by bacon!!!! This should be my theme song. Just one of many lines in the book that had me laughing hysterically.
I loved Tony Steele since meeting him in book one of this series. Putting this persona out there when he was really the opposite. Tough, no nonsense, take no prisoners playboy who’s best way to handle anything was throw money at it.
He lusts after Reese and jumps at the opportunity to make her his. Too bad he can’t remember anything about their wedding.
We learn Tony loves Reese and Bacon and that Tequila makes him have short term memory loss. Is there anything money can’t buy? Yes, Reese. Reese is a penny pincher, a saver, an investor. She helps everyone be the best they can be. She makes Tony her next mission. Make him understand he doesn’t have to throw money around to make a difference and be happy.
I enjoyed this book immensely, I knew I would with Tony front and center. This series is 3 books and each could easily be read as a stand-alone but the 1st book does shed some light into the 3rd book. Another gem by Erin Nicholas!!!
I loved Tony Steele since meeting him in book one of this series. Putting this persona out there when he was really the opposite. Tough, no nonsense, take no prisoners playboy who’s best way to handle anything was throw money at it.
He lusts after Reese and jumps at the opportunity to make her his. Too bad he can’t remember anything about their wedding.
We learn Tony loves Reese and Bacon and that Tequila makes him have short term memory loss. Is there anything money can’t buy? Yes, Reese. Reese is a penny pincher, a saver, an investor. She helps everyone be the best they can be. She makes Tony her next mission. Make him understand he doesn’t have to throw money around to make a difference and be happy.
I enjoyed this book immensely, I knew I would with Tony front and center. This series is 3 books and each could easily be read as a stand-alone but the 1st book does shed some light into the 3rd book. Another gem by Erin Nicholas!!!
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