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The Billionaire and the Virgin

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Henry ‘H’ Carter from SOLD returns for your reading pleasure…

Fourteen years after losing his wife, Vee; and unborn child; Henry finds himself no longer fulfilled by his property empire and Club S - his fantasy club where he seeks no-strings satisfaction.

Then Vee’s half-sister comes to visit. The Amelia he remembers was 9 years old, not this 23-year-old very attractive blonde. Within hours, she’s turning Henry’s life upside-down. Is Henry finally ready to live life again, or will he continue to close himself off from love?

If you like stories of HOT rich alpha males, stories that pull at the heartstrings, and happy ever afters, read on…

This is the first in a new series about billionaire businessmen who featured in the Double Delights series, but can be read as standalones. Look out for the stories of Elias King and Aidan Hall coming soon.

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Profile Image for Cheryl   Graham-Petit.
4,124 reviews26 followers
August 9, 2017
I expected a great second chance, older man/younger woman romance story, and that is exactly what Gisele St. Claire gave me with The Billionaire and the Virgin: H's story. Ms. St. Claire has written another outstanding and remarkable story of tragedy, loss, heartbreak, angst, jealousy, HOT scenes, passion, and love.

I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
Profile Image for Rebecca Grove.
3,492 reviews26 followers
August 9, 2017
H thought he had it all, a thriving business, a beautiful new house, a loving wife and a baby on the way. He is showing his wife their new house when she leaves him to use the bathroom. After a while when she doesn't come out, he goes in and finds her unconscious on the floor. She dies of unknown brain tumor and the baby dies with her. H decides that he doesn't want to love again and buries himself in the business conceived by his wife. He buys a sex club and turns it into Club S to help him fulfill his needs. Now it is 14 years later and he is bored with his business and his sex life. He is trying to figure out his next step when he is told he has a guest in his home. His wife's little half sister is all grown up and beautiful.
Amelia has always had a crush on H. When she met him at age 9, he seemed like Prince Charming. His love for her sister just glowed. After her sister died, H stopped coming around and Amelia's mother got over-protected. As Amelia got older, she missed her big sister and want to know more about her. With no real interest in any career field, she decides to follow in her sister's footstep to get a feeling of closeness. She even has an interview for a job working in H's company. H offers her a place to stay until she gets settled and Amelia just keeps falling in love with him. She is afraid that her inexperience will turn him away so she asks H's partner to take her to Club S.
H is confused. He thought he had buried all feeling with his wife and child but Amelia is bringing out all kinds of emotions. He is feeling jealous, possessive and sometimes even happy. Will he have the courage to try a relationship again or will he go back to his cold sterile life?
This is a good book with some hot scenes. I voluntarily received a copy of this story and this is my honest review.
2,601 reviews10 followers
August 10, 2017
Just WOW. I love Gisele's books and this one is just as good as so many of the others that I have read. She has a way of bringing realism to a book so you feel as if you are part of the story. In this book you have life, death, pregnancy, avoidance, business, steamy scenes and love. What more can you ask for. Henry lost his wife 14 years ago. She was pregnant and the day he surprised her with a new house in the Hampton's she went into the bathroom and never came out. She and her unborn child died from a brain tumor. After that Henry not only sold that house as fast as he could, he just lost himself in the process. He didn't want to take a chance at love again because he didn't want to go through want he went through with Veronica. He is all business and when he needs a release, he goes to his club which is Club S a sex club.
Amelia is Veronica's little sister. She is only 23 and was 9 years old when Vee died. She doesn't really remember much about her sister due to being so young. The one thing she does remember is how much she has a crush on Henry, her Prince Charming. She also remembers Vee telling her she could be part of the business that she started and was very successful with. Amelia decides to head to Manhattan and ends up in Henry's apartment for the first night. He's surprised she is there. She is no longer that little girl he remembers but is a beautiful young woman who he is very attracted to. When she ends up coming to his company for an interview that she never told him about, they end up hiring her because she is the best qualified. What will happen when they spend so much time together? Will Henry find it in his heart to love again? What will Amelia's plan be if this job doesn't work out? Is it wrong to love your sister's husband when his wife has been gone for so long? Actually Amelia and Veronica were half-sisters, does that make it better? I am not going to tell you anymore because this is a book worth reading and if I told you what else happens and the ending, you wouldn't read it. It's well worth your time. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.
Profile Image for April Symes.
5,013 reviews447 followers
August 9, 2017
OMG its Henry’s story from Sold!!! I have been dying to read his story since I saw him on the page back in “Sold”. Here in “The Billionaire and the Virgin” Henry has such a sad story that needs to be told and when you read it, it will be tears but wait for the whole story, it is awesome-- Henry lost his wife and unborn son to a brain tumor and he ended up a workaholic, one who avoided relationships. He would have causal liaisons but not real relationships—until her—Amelia- she came back into his life. She is his deceased wife’s half-sister who was a bit younger than his wife. She was 9 years old when his wife died.
Amelia brings light and life back into the darkness that is Henry’s world. Amelia isn’t afraid to challenge Henry while exploring her sexuality. This is something Henry didn’t think to expect. Amelia is a virgin and she has always had a crush on Henry. He isn’t sure he is ready to branch out and open his heart but will he let Amelia go ? The transformation of Henry that we knew in Sold and then here in The Billionaire and the Virgin is extraordinary. The steam factor is whoa, need a fan. Amelia and Henry make a great couple!! Do they or don’t they get the HEA…only way to find out is read this story!!!

My Rating: 4.7 stars *****
"I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Profile Image for BP34.
6,280 reviews46 followers
August 14, 2017
What a great second chance romance that is so well written and tugs at your heartstrings. Henry had it all and lost it, his wife and unborn son. Distraught, he buries himself in his work and for pleasure he buys a sex club. He keeps his broken heart under wraps for fear of being heartbroken again.
His life is never the same when his late wife's younger sister enters his life. The last time he saw her she was nine years old. Quite a few twists and surprises. Chemistry and emotions that are off the charts. Gisele has outdone herself with this book. A great book that's hard to put down. I received an advance copy and voluntarily chose to review it.
Profile Image for Laila Viking.
4,090 reviews30 followers
August 10, 2017
Wow! I have read Gisele St. Claire before and I expected a lot from this book. She has a very unique way of writing romance stories. This book did not disappoint me. It is amazing. It has it all; romance, steaming hot scenes, passion, emotions all over, drama, possessive alpha male, sweet virgin and of course a lot more. The chemistry flows of the pages. The story is very well written and it caught my to the last page.
Henry has lost his wife and unborn child and from there he has closed himself of to emotions and just been there for his business. Amelia has been attracted to Henry since her childhood. He is her brother-in-law. She gets a job in his firm and she develops a friendship with his business partner, Aiden. She asks Aiden to take her to Club S, so she can see if that is something for her and get in touch with her sexuality. When Henry finds out he gets jealous and from there the story goes.
I can only recommend this story - this is a must read.
Profile Image for Kőrösi.
385 reviews10 followers
August 16, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

I'm really enjoying Gisele St. Claire's writing style, this is another book that once you pick it up, you won't put it down until you finish. A sweet tale of two people who come together after trying circumstances. A happy ever after novella sure to tug at your heart strings.

A must have in the Kindle or on the bookshelf.
Profile Image for Jennell Brown.
Author 27 books51 followers
January 28, 2024
It was okay.

There wasn't much character development and it felt like an erotic rather than a Romance. I was also a bit grossed out by the fact that he knew he when she was a child. The pacing was also a bit too fast.
Profile Image for Rachel Blomberg.
1,506 reviews7 followers
August 8, 2017
I loved reading Henry and Amelia's story. Henry lost his wife and unborn son to a brain tumor so he became a workaholic and closed himself down to family and relationships. Then one day Amelia came back into his life. Amelia was Henry's dead wives have sister who was 14 years younger period when a milia came into Henry's life his Dark Side started to brighten up and when a million became pregnant Henry turned into an overprotective man thinking history would repeat itself and he would lose them both and that is what almost happened when they had a huge fight. After Henry decided to visit his dead wife's parents and he was set straight on some things about his wife. So now he could be free to love Amelia and have a happy life again.
Oh did I not mention Henry also owned a sex club? Wow! See how that sex club plays into the story. And I can't wait for the next book in the series to read about Henry's friend love life.
I voluntarily review this Advance review copy of this book.
Profile Image for Meghann Alford.
806 reviews13 followers
August 9, 2017
Love Giselle St. Claire's stories more and more, and I do believe this one is my new fab of hers. This story starts with ultimate heartbreak. Henry has to pick up the tatters and move on with his life but he isn't really living. Amelia is determined that he is her prince charming and she is going to bring him back to the land of the living. This book has heartbreak, death, life, sex clubs, passion and love. And a beautiful HEA to finish it off. Great story!! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Hero, Henry = 5/5
Heroine, Amelia = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 3/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action =  1/5
Darkness = 2/5
Humor = 1/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes
Profile Image for Patricia Baxes.
3,050 reviews30 followers
August 10, 2017
You're going to need tissues with this one! I don't know how she does it, but Gisele St Claire definitely knows how to spin a tale. The second chance storyline is masterfully written; the characters bring so much depth to the story; and the twists and turns in this book keep you flying like crazy on the roller coaster of emotions. You so want these characters to find happiness--and you just aren't sure they will. I highly recommend you 1-Click this book today...you'll be so glad you did. (I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book and loved it!) ❤️
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1,994 reviews
October 18, 2017
Wow such an emotional love gripping story. I really enjoy reading books by Gisele, I like her writing style. Once you start a book by her you just have to keep going to see what happens. Henry and Veronica had it all until, Henry's world was shattered. He vows to never love again. So he throws himself into his work 24/7. Until one night an unexpected guest shows up. Can Amelia help Henry to overcome his fears and learn to love again?
Profile Image for Gladys.
13.9k reviews163 followers
August 11, 2017
The Billionaire and the Virgin by Gisele St. Claire is an excellent read. This book is full of complex emotions and an engrossing story. This beautiful romance is sure to engage your emotions as Henry and Amelia struggle with their pasts and the feelings they have for each other. Truly a winner if you love a heartwarming and heartbreaking romance. I am posting an honest review after reading an ARC copy of this book.
Profile Image for Tisha 'Gardner' Clark.
368 reviews2 followers
August 14, 2017
I voluntarily read the ARC copy of this book!! Amazing story!! I loved every second of it!!! This is a must read!!
2,535 reviews87 followers
August 10, 2017
H had his world rocked when his wife and son died. Amelia lost her sister at the age of nine. One woman links them, but can H move past the past to see Amelia as his future? Can Amelia prove that she can give H what he is missing?

I'm a sucker for Gisele St. Claire and this book is no different. Seeing H get his happy ending was wonderful. Amelia proved that she wasn't her sister once and for all. Great steamy quick read!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
230 reviews2 followers
August 11, 2017
Beautiful

Wow what a beautiful love story between Henry and Amelia. I am glad Henry story was told and he got an happy ending. Amelia was good for him. I am very mad at Tiffany in this book. I recommend reading this book!
Profile Image for Michelle Fortune.
1,706 reviews5 followers
August 8, 2017
I absolutely loved this book. I immediately feel into the story and didn't want to put it down.You feel sorry for H and hope everything works out. Amelia is a strong heroine that just wants to fix things. There is an HEA but they both need to work through things first. I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
3,233 reviews27 followers
August 9, 2017
I absolutely loved Henrys story.He is so lost with nothing to live for and throws himself into his work and after all these years Amelia Vees sister walks into his life and opens his eyes to life again.This is a beautiful passionate second chance love story with all the feels that you can live again.I voluntarily read a readers copy of this book
2,617 reviews25 followers
August 9, 2017
this was another amazing book you wrote! its about a man who loses his wife and child all in the same day. he goes to a sex club for his needs and ends up buying it. his dead wifes half sister comes for a visit. only she isnt little anymore and she wants him bad. plus she is a 23 year old virgin. thanks for giving me a chance to read this book!
Profile Image for Ann L.
4,790 reviews39 followers
August 10, 2017
This is a second chance at love story for widower H, and as in the usual style of Gisele, is a page turner from the start, it's emotional and its hot.

I received an ARC and I voluntarily leave my own opinion
Profile Image for Cheryl Shearer.
688 reviews18 followers
August 9, 2017
The HEA for H

What a sexily romantic story! Loved the coming of age of the innocent young miss and the opening of the heart for our alpha male. Great tale - I love this author and will buy her books again!
Profile Image for Eleonor.
210 reviews1 follower
August 6, 2017
This is one of the best books by Gisele St.Claire. It is well written in pleasantly British accent and it features an engaging plot and nicely developed characters. I loved the flow of this story and loved H's transformation. This is a great book, definitely a must read!
Profile Image for Jessica Mitchell.
2,051 reviews20 followers
August 10, 2017
The Billionaire and the Virgin
Gisele St. Claire

A sweet second chance story with lots of sass and steamy scenes with a little drama thrown in. That will have you rooting for the virgin and the hard headed billionaire the entire time.

Henry Carter had everything in life. A corporation he built from stratch, a loving wife and a child on the way. Only it seems like the happy ending was not meant to be. After a tragic accident he lost everything he ever loved. He vowed to never love again. Throwing himself into work and his sex club. Henry is content in life. Until a blast from the past comes walking down the halls of his houseand a note in her hand. How will he stay sane with her every waking movement etched in his brain....
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260 reviews11 followers
August 12, 2017
***Arc received in exchange for an honest review***

I'm a little shocked! I just noticed this has a pretty high rating and am wondering if I read something entirely different?

"This Billionaire and the Virgin" can be read as a Standalone, but is actually book 1 in the Billionaire's series by Gisele St Claire.
I'm pretty sure I have read one of her books before but will need to check as nothing seemed familiar?

The concept (for me) was different, as in the billionaire falls in love with his wife's younger sister (No, there is no cheating) but that was were anything good really ended (sorry, don't hate me 😯)

The way H and Amelia fell in love was ridiculously rushed, like the whole book, and a little unrealistic to boot! I can't really explain without giving details, but if you've read it, surely you know what I mean?

H and Amelia's characters didn't really do it for me. Amelia came across as immature, bossy and rude, yet was mature enough at age 23, to be 2nd in charge at running a multimillion dollar company?  H was boring and arrogant, although I did feel for him and his circumstances, but I couldn't find anything really appealing about him unfortunately.
Aiden was probably the most appealing. I think he could be a great character given the chance and I would have loved to see him in a club scene!

This was a quick read with a 2nd-chance romance theme. Right from the beginning the story was way too rushed, had quite a few typos (which i somewhat expect from an arc) but it also had grammatical errors which IMO, shouldn't?
Nothing really exciting happens apart from the beginning to make it stand out. I didn't hate it...but?

I think if St Claire slowed the story down, made it a little more realistic as in it would have been nice to see their love grow over a period rather than 1 day, a little more angst and foreplay so the tension could build, perhaps a little play at the club together, the story would have been way more appealing?

Unfortunately this was a 3 star read for me.
Profile Image for Char (1RadReader59).
3,202 reviews20 followers
January 30, 2024
After his wife passed suddenly, on the day he surprised her with a new home in, the Hamptons, Henry has not been himself. After thirteen years, his life had changed in many ways but in his head, it was still back on that darkest day for him on repeat. Sure he threw himself into the empire that he and, Vee had created before she died growing it even bigger. But his dark side had needs, carnal needs so he bought a sex club. He called it, Club S.

That way he could fulfill his needs and explore his curiosity. He would even help fulfill others' fantasies, but yet no emotional connection was ever needed or met. Only one was a repeat, and when she started to get uncomfortable and cling he set her up with someone. It was easy for him to do because they were club acquaintances and he always kept everyone in their lane. She, however, did have a problem with the transition after all she still had, her feelings.

But, life for Henry was about to get bumpy, but that perfect, Vee he had reconstructed after her death was not exactly as he thought. He had a life to live and her little sister was about to shake things up. Vee had over-protected poor, Amelia by then somewhat as to what had happened exactly. About her and Henry and why no one saw him anymore. When they were still in contact with Vee’s dad, Ralph.

Everyone was hushed-mouthed. So, the small crush she had on, Henry while her sister, Vee was alive, had only grown more in her nine-year-old heart. That is all, Amelia had left to hold on to, was that love. Her goal was to go to college, learn about the business world her sister loved and built, and make her way to, Henry. But first, she needs to graduate, work in, the Hamptons to prove herself, and then apply at Henry’s company. Amelia was not a girl who sat on the sidelines she worked for what she wanted. She was all up in Henry’s grill. He didn’t know how to take her bold face advances. If at the club he would be all over it, but it's Amelia. Very good fast erotic gap story.
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820 reviews
September 9, 2017
I loved the Double Delights Series and so knowing that Club S makes a return and some familiar faces have their own stories to share, I jumped right in and fell head over heels for Henry (H's) story. Now, let me point out, this is a standalone and can be read as such - you don't need to have read any of the Double Delights to understand this book but let me tell you - you WILL want to go back and grab them once you experience Club S and all the sexy tales it holds.

H is hiding away. Hurting from the loss he had he threw himself into Club S but now, 14 years later, when a blast from his past re- enters his world and blows all he thought he knew, his life takes an unexpected and interesting turn.

Amelia was young when H's wife Vee unexpectedly died. Losing not only her sister, Amelia's life got turned upside down and now she is all grown up and wants answers as well as experiences that all of life holds. She brings with her a sassy and will do attitude that throws those around her, H especially and you can't help but instantly love her.

Gisele has once again started a series that I will read in one sitting with every new release. I can't wait for Aiden and Elias's stories as I am sure they will be just as hot, well written and leave you satisfied in so many ways.

No doubt in my mind - one click this series!

I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reading copy of this book
Profile Image for Heather.
747 reviews1 follower
February 19, 2025
This is a quick read and can be read as a standalone. This story is about loving, losing and finding the strength to start living again. This is Amelia and Henry’s story.

Henry is a successful businessman and widower. His wife and unborn son passed away tragically years ago. He is just existing and finds nothing but meaningless encounters to fill his emptiness.

Amelia lost her sister and a bit of herself years ago. There was quite an age difference between them, but it didn’t make her loss any less painful. She looked up to Veronica and envied her and the handsome man that she was building a life with. Now years later she is hoping to follow in her footsteps, she just has to get past Henry first.

When he first sees Amelia again after all these years it starts out great. Then it just feels awkward. The business, the sex club, the age difference and the connection are just all too much. They don’t make sense as a couple and the story really never develops for them. She wants him, he sort of seems like he wants her, but it is all just weird. I didn’t believe their relationship. The storyline has promise it just didn’t develop fully enough for me. ⭐️⭐️
1,917 reviews7 followers
August 9, 2017
This another wonderful romance read that you can sit and complete in an hour or two depending on how quickly you read.
Henry (H) suffers a horrible loss and he does not know how to go on. From this point on he is existing not really living.
Amelia knows H has the prince charming who swept her older sister off her feet. She has always had a crush on him and now that she has graduated from school she is going to find him.
When Amelia rushes into H's life she brings life back to him. She realizes that she may never be his but she wants to try.
H tries not be attracted to his wife's little sister but he realizes that she is making him feel things he hasn't in a long time.
Aiden knows that H is attracted to Amelia so he pushes him a bit.
Can these two find the happiness they both need after suffering a tragedy? Can H finally get is HEA?
I was given this book and am leaving an honest and voluntary review.
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1,812 reviews41 followers
October 13, 2017
I enjoyed this story, but didn’t love it.

The basics are that Henry lost his wife and unborn son to a brain tumor and he ended up a workaholic, one who avoided relationships. He would have causal hook ups through his Club S, but not real relationships. Years later, Amelia, his deceased wife’s half-sister comes to town and turns his world upside down. Turns out that she has always seen him as a sort of a prince charming and she is ready to take on a role in her sister’s company, but will she be able to get more from Henry outside of the office.

So, I loved the story in terms of the plot, but there were grammar errors or phrases that just seemed too forced for me to truly enjoy the book. And at times the interactions seem forced and almost clinical. Just couldn’t get lost in the story which was really a turn off for me.

Hero 3 stars / Heroine 3 stars / Steam 4 stars / Plot 4 stars / Overall 3.5 Stars
#MSBB - I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book
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