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A Christmas List for the Billionaire
A daunting Christmas list and an unplanned kiss.
Welcome to The Cove
With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the residents' single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love.
A Christmas List for the Billionaire
Christmas is weeks away, but Reese Somersby hasn’t had a moment for traditions like trees, carols and cocoa. She’s too busy keeping handsome billionaire bad boy Crew Russell out of the tabloids. When Crew’s dad issues an ultimatum, he’s faced with a holiday list that Reese can get behind. Between helping the homeless and choosing a charity, Reese starts to see the kind of man she could really fall for behind the suits and Corvettes. When an old flame walks back into Crew’s life, Reese wonders if all the Christmas cheer is just for show.
Not many people can make Crew sweat, but a cascade of compromising photos and a list of demands from his dad wake him up to the changes he needs to make in his life. With Reese’s help, Crew gets back who he truly is in his heart. Every task on the list opens his eyes to the needs around him, his desire to improve his community, and the incredible woman in his life. Reese is not only a capable assistant, she is a beautiful, warm and genuine woman. An unplanned kiss and a tender Christmas wish inspire Crew to meet the challenge of winning Reese’s heart.
Welcome to The Cove
With heavy iron gates, two security stations, and a groundskeeper's cottage, The Cove has everything a billionaire could ask for in a home. Dubbed Billionaire Bachelor Cove because of the residents' single status and income portfolios, The Cove is the perfect place to hide away from the world. But, as the residents soon find out, they can't hide from love.
A Christmas List for the Billionaire
Christmas is weeks away, but Reese Somersby hasn’t had a moment for traditions like trees, carols and cocoa. She’s too busy keeping handsome billionaire bad boy Crew Russell out of the tabloids. When Crew’s dad issues an ultimatum, he’s faced with a holiday list that Reese can get behind. Between helping the homeless and choosing a charity, Reese starts to see the kind of man she could really fall for behind the suits and Corvettes. When an old flame walks back into Crew’s life, Reese wonders if all the Christmas cheer is just for show.
Not many people can make Crew sweat, but a cascade of compromising photos and a list of demands from his dad wake him up to the changes he needs to make in his life. With Reese’s help, Crew gets back who he truly is in his heart. Every task on the list opens his eyes to the needs around him, his desire to improve his community, and the incredible woman in his life. Reese is not only a capable assistant, she is a beautiful, warm and genuine woman. An unplanned kiss and a tender Christmas wish inspire Crew to meet the challenge of winning Reese’s heart.
- GenresChristmas
160 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 7, 2019
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Christene Houston
10 books43 followersWanna be runner, writer, reader, Momma of four, and in love with a great man. I write what I love so you will love it too.
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December 27, 2019
“You’re a sad little rich boy, you know that?”
Crew starts off as a spoiled playboy, completely oblivious of the real world and of what’s going on in his father’s business. But when he’s taken to task over his shortcomings and must fulfill a list of things his father sets up for him, he begins to awaken to the world around him and takes an interest in those in need. As his self-centredness melts away, will he finally take notice of his personal assistant and what an amazing person she is, or will he continue to take her for granted? And will her job become obsolete?
-‘he felt a fundamental shift had begun to take place inside of him. Maybe it was the bitter cold of winter that he rarely experienced. Maybe it was meeting people who were down on their luck, or who suffered from mental illness of one kind or another. Maybe it was seeing the basic needs of people just like him not being met. He felt a lot like Scrooge had. Going through his days before, he had never looked around to see people in need. Even that night, he had huddled in his limo, basically hoping he could get out of the whole situation. How glad he was now that there was no backing out.’-
A most satisfying read! As always, this author writes so well and she sucks me right into the story from the first sentence right to the end. I know I will be reading this again.
Crew starts off as a spoiled playboy, completely oblivious of the real world and of what’s going on in his father’s business. But when he’s taken to task over his shortcomings and must fulfill a list of things his father sets up for him, he begins to awaken to the world around him and takes an interest in those in need. As his self-centredness melts away, will he finally take notice of his personal assistant and what an amazing person she is, or will he continue to take her for granted? And will her job become obsolete?
-‘he felt a fundamental shift had begun to take place inside of him. Maybe it was the bitter cold of winter that he rarely experienced. Maybe it was meeting people who were down on their luck, or who suffered from mental illness of one kind or another. Maybe it was seeing the basic needs of people just like him not being met. He felt a lot like Scrooge had. Going through his days before, he had never looked around to see people in need. Even that night, he had huddled in his limo, basically hoping he could get out of the whole situation. How glad he was now that there was no backing out.’-
A most satisfying read! As always, this author writes so well and she sucks me right into the story from the first sentence right to the end. I know I will be reading this again.
January 21, 2020
Crew is the proverbial rich spoiled guy and on top of that is Reese's boss. She puts up with him because she sees potential for goodness inside of him. When his father sets some tasks before him, Crew has to reevaluate his priorities, friendships and the woman who has been his right hand all this time. This book was full of holiday cheer and goodness, it was warming and cute. I loved the redemption and reformation. It also made me curious about the rest of the Cove residents. 😁
Narrative: 3rd person, following Reese and Crew
Religion: none
Sensuality: chaste, only kissing (but pretty modest)
The BBC Series in order:
1. Her Beast of a Billionaire Boss by Lucy McConnell (B&B retelling) - Adam & Bella
2. Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire by Erica Penrod - Jamon & Gemma
3. Family Dinners with the Billionaire by Amberlee Day - Jetton & Julie
4. Her App, a Match, and the Billionaire by Maria Hoagland (P&P retelling) - Dawson & Lizzie
5. Her Flyboy Billionaire Boss by Holly Stevenson - Lincoln & Kate
6. Hiding a Secret on Seattle's Billionaire Bachelor by Christine Houston - Sawyer & Willow
7. Her Awkward Blind Date with the Billionaire by Lucy McConnell - Benjamin & Avery
8. Her Marriage Pact with the Billionaire by Lucy McConnell - Quinton & Virginia
9. Her Counterfeit Wedding to the Billionaire by Erica Penrod - Koven & Sky
10. Moonlight Serenade with the Billionaire by Amberlee Day - Dexter & Annie
11. Falling for Her Billionaire Best Friend by Maria Hoagland - Ryland & Mary Alice
12. A Princess and Her Billionaire Scoundrel at Sea by Stephanie Fowers - Paris & Laney
13. Her Island Adventure with the Billionaire by Christine Houston - River & Scarlett
14. His Beautiful Billionaire Distraction by Erica Penrod - Waylon & Tayla
15. Secrets, Fireworks, and her Billionaire Boyfriend by Chelsea Hale - Brooks & Sayler
16. Ten Dates with the Billionaire by Amberlee Day - Fisher & Athena
17. Christmas with the Captain by Holly Stevenson - Emmett & Grace
18. A Christmas List for the Billionaire by Christine Houston - Crew & Reese
19. Her Billionaire Pirate of the Cove by Stephanie Fowers - Ryker & Audrey
20. The Maid, a Family Secret, and the Billionaire by Erica Penrod - Rio & Selene
Narrative: 3rd person, following Reese and Crew
Religion: none
Sensuality: chaste, only kissing (but pretty modest)
The BBC Series in order:
1. Her Beast of a Billionaire Boss by Lucy McConnell (B&B retelling) - Adam & Bella
2. Her Brilliant Cowboy Billionaire by Erica Penrod - Jamon & Gemma
3. Family Dinners with the Billionaire by Amberlee Day - Jetton & Julie
4. Her App, a Match, and the Billionaire by Maria Hoagland (P&P retelling) - Dawson & Lizzie
5. Her Flyboy Billionaire Boss by Holly Stevenson - Lincoln & Kate
6. Hiding a Secret on Seattle's Billionaire Bachelor by Christine Houston - Sawyer & Willow
7. Her Awkward Blind Date with the Billionaire by Lucy McConnell - Benjamin & Avery
8. Her Marriage Pact with the Billionaire by Lucy McConnell - Quinton & Virginia
9. Her Counterfeit Wedding to the Billionaire by Erica Penrod - Koven & Sky
10. Moonlight Serenade with the Billionaire by Amberlee Day - Dexter & Annie
11. Falling for Her Billionaire Best Friend by Maria Hoagland - Ryland & Mary Alice
12. A Princess and Her Billionaire Scoundrel at Sea by Stephanie Fowers - Paris & Laney
13. Her Island Adventure with the Billionaire by Christine Houston - River & Scarlett
14. His Beautiful Billionaire Distraction by Erica Penrod - Waylon & Tayla
15. Secrets, Fireworks, and her Billionaire Boyfriend by Chelsea Hale - Brooks & Sayler
16. Ten Dates with the Billionaire by Amberlee Day - Fisher & Athena
17. Christmas with the Captain by Holly Stevenson - Emmett & Grace
18. A Christmas List for the Billionaire by Christine Houston - Crew & Reese
19. Her Billionaire Pirate of the Cove by Stephanie Fowers - Ryker & Audrey
20. The Maid, a Family Secret, and the Billionaire by Erica Penrod - Rio & Selene
November 26, 2019
Just right for the Christmas season!
I really enjoyed the Christmas-y premise to this story. Crew isn't really a Scrooge or Grinch in the strict sense - he's actually the opposite because he's spending money wastefully & cheerfully, but like those iconic Christmas villains, he is a soul who has lost his way.
Crew's dad intervenes to put a stop to his son's partying ways. Or else. Reese is there to support & help him however he needs it. Admittedly, the transformation is a bit fast as some reviewers have said, but it's handled credibly enough that it didn't bother me.
I love conversion stories, so the best part of the story for me was watching Crew go from a prodigal to a philanthropist. There was a little bit of a surprise twist at the end, and a contrived conflict that was mildly annoying (so another part of the reason for the loss of a star) but overall it left me feeling like I had just watched a really good Hallmark Christmas movie. Now I'm in the mood for the holidays!
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
I really enjoyed the Christmas-y premise to this story. Crew isn't really a Scrooge or Grinch in the strict sense - he's actually the opposite because he's spending money wastefully & cheerfully, but like those iconic Christmas villains, he is a soul who has lost his way.
Crew's dad intervenes to put a stop to his son's partying ways. Or else. Reese is there to support & help him however he needs it. Admittedly, the transformation is a bit fast as some reviewers have said, but it's handled credibly enough that it didn't bother me.
I love conversion stories, so the best part of the story for me was watching Crew go from a prodigal to a philanthropist. There was a little bit of a surprise twist at the end, and a contrived conflict that was mildly annoying (so another part of the reason for the loss of a star) but overall it left me feeling like I had just watched a really good Hallmark Christmas movie. Now I'm in the mood for the holidays!
*Clean romance level: sweet kisses
April 8, 2020
A clean cozy Christmas romance
Crew Russell seems to be a partying playboy without a conscience, but his personal assistant, Reese Somersby somehow manages to get him upright and presentable each morning. Crew’s foolish partying ways come to slap him in the face when his father (and boss) finally call him on his crap. Crew must complete a list of specific items by Christmas in order to save his position in the company and turn the business in Seattle around. Crew turns to Reese for help and finds her to be the most positive thing in his life. Reese finds herself falling for the newly reformed Crew Russell as she finds him to be a far better man than she had ever realized. But will crossing the line from assistant to something more make it impossible to keep her job?
I love seeing the change happen in Crew as he takes on the challenges that are designed to make him a better person. Kindness and generosity go a lot further in developing character than do big business transactions and sabotage.
Crew Russell seems to be a partying playboy without a conscience, but his personal assistant, Reese Somersby somehow manages to get him upright and presentable each morning. Crew’s foolish partying ways come to slap him in the face when his father (and boss) finally call him on his crap. Crew must complete a list of specific items by Christmas in order to save his position in the company and turn the business in Seattle around. Crew turns to Reese for help and finds her to be the most positive thing in his life. Reese finds herself falling for the newly reformed Crew Russell as she finds him to be a far better man than she had ever realized. But will crossing the line from assistant to something more make it impossible to keep her job?
I love seeing the change happen in Crew as he takes on the challenges that are designed to make him a better person. Kindness and generosity go a lot further in developing character than do big business transactions and sabotage.
December 10, 2019
Wonderful Book!!!
I couldn't put this book down. I loved the relationship between Reese and Crew as well as Reese and her sister Halle. I hope she will write a book for Halle as well. Wonderful author. I really liked the homeless in the park part of the story where Crew really went out of his comfort zone to interact with them. Highly recommend this book.
I couldn't put this book down. I loved the relationship between Reese and Crew as well as Reese and her sister Halle. I hope she will write a book for Halle as well. Wonderful author. I really liked the homeless in the park part of the story where Crew really went out of his comfort zone to interact with them. Highly recommend this book.
December 1, 2019
Wonderful read
Wow I thought this book was amazing. The transformation of Crew as he realised what a knob he was but not only realised there was another side to life but did something about it. Excellent read. I will now go look for another book in the Cove series
Wow I thought this book was amazing. The transformation of Crew as he realised what a knob he was but not only realised there was another side to life but did something about it. Excellent read. I will now go look for another book in the Cove series
November 10, 2019
This was a fun, sweet read that I enjoyed very much! I recommend it!
November 14, 2019
Outstanding
Another excellent book from the cove! He is like a child you have to watch to keep him out of trouble. Who knew she was all he needed to help him become a man.
Another excellent book from the cove! He is like a child you have to watch to keep him out of trouble. Who knew she was all he needed to help him become a man.
November 16, 2019
Review of A Christmas List for the Billionaire
I loved this book and now have a new author to buy more of her books. She keeps you involved from page one until the end.
I loved this book and now have a new author to buy more of her books. She keeps you involved from page one until the end.
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