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Billionaire Bachelors #2

by Lila Monroe

Welcome to the Billionaire Bachelors series, where the sexiest men in the city are about to meet their match…

Playboy CEO, Cal McAdams, lives life in the fast lane: hot women, hotter deals, and… a fake fiancee? I signed on to help reform his reckless image and win custody of his god-children, but I wasn’t expecting to come face-to-face (and mouth-to-mouth) with my wild Vegas hook-up from three years ago.

AKA, 6”3 of tanned muscle, sharp suits, and ‘undress me’ eyes.
AAKA, the best thigh-clenching, bed-shaking sex of my life.
AAAKA, the man who couldn’t be more off-limits if he had a uranium belt wrapped around his, um, assets.

I’ve never been one to break the rules, but Cal has me wanting to rip them up - and roll around naked on the scrap paper. But with just three weeks to turn this bachelor into a DILF, can we keep our crazy chemistry from derailing his plans? Or will gold-digging relatives, rambunctious pre-teens, and a little thing called love leave us both crashed out of the race?

Find out in the new sexy, hilarious romantic comedy from Lila Monroe!

BILLIONAIRE BACHELORS SERIES:
1 VIP (Jan 2018)
2 Hot Daddy (April 2018)
3 Wild Card (June 2018)
4 Man Candy (Aug 2018)

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Second Chance, Adult, Billionaires, Fiction

207 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 2, 2018

About the author

Combining her love of writing, sex and well-fitted suits, Lila Monroe wrote The Billionaire Bargain. Lila enjoys writing, as it gives her a flexible schedule to spend time with her kids and a wonderful excuse to avoid them. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, who strips out of his well-fitted suits nightly.

Reviews

[Nissa | Of Pens and Pages Book Blog · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars!

Review & Excerpt at Of Pens and Pages.

Hot Daddy is a fun fake relationship romance with a little bit of second chance on the side, and it's just as entertaining and steamy as its predecessor, Very Irresistible Playboy. Here we have a hot godfather in need of a fake fiancée, a sharp and funny lawyer in need of a job, and two kids in need of a stable home.

The Billionaire Bachelors is back with a new billionaire in the form of Caleb McAdams, the CEO of McAdams Automotive. When a money-hungry aunt tries to take full custody of his late best friend's children, he becomes desperate to prove he's worthy of being the children's legal guardian. He needs to change his image as a playboy to a reformed one-woman man. It's a good there's The Agency to help him.

In comes Jules Robinson, a lawyer who recently lost her job because of an altercation with the son of one of the partners in her law firm. When Olivia contacts her and offers her a job to be paired with a billionaire in Boston in need of a fake fiancée, she ends up taking it. The pay is great and since she's currently in between jobs, she might as well do it and help the poor—well, not really—schmuck.

Cal and Jules are in for a surprise when they finally meet at the courtroom. Turns out Cal was Jules' unforgettable one night stand in Las Vegas a few years ago. But there's no more chance to back out. Jules can't just leave the guy to lose the kids he obviously cares about. They're going to have to suck it up and go on with their plans.

How can they resist someone they know they have explosive chemistry with? Especially if they're going to live together and pretend to be madly in love with each other.

There's not much OTT adventure here as Very Irresistible Playboy, but it has its own adventures that will keep you invested in the story. Cal and Jules navigate parenthood, galas, court battles, and burgeoning feelings under the guise of a fake relationship. There's drama, antics, a lot of steamy scenes to keep it going.

While Caleb is a wonderful godfather, he wasn't exactly equipped to be a father to Lottie and Ezra at the beginning of the book. With the help of Jules and his genuine care and affection for the kids, he slowly grows to become one. My heart melted watching this man interacted with the kids and Jules. You can tell how much they mean to him, and how much she starting to mean to him.

I love that Jules is a fun and confident woman. She stands her ground and fights for what is right. She's also caring and sweet, as you can see in the way she treats Lottie and Ezra and also Cal.

The chemistry is wonderful, and the banter wonderfully written. I have to admit the ending felt a little bit rushed, but other than that, I have no complaints. Lila Monroe knows how to make a girl laugh and giggle then fan herself because of the heat.

Overall, I was pretty satisfied with it and am eagerly waiting for the third book. It's about Olivia, the founder of The Agency. I can't wait!

Tropes: Fake Relationship, One Night Stand, Second Chance
POV: First Person, Dual POV
Standalone: Yes

*ARC received in exchange for an honest review.

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[TJ *Book Twins Reviews* · Rating 4 out of 5]

What happens when you take a job pretending to be the fiancé of a wealthy stranger? Not only is the stranger rich, but he's also HOT!! That sounds like fun, right? Add to that, he's your only one night stand and made a lasting impression years before! Things are definitely going to interesting! And boy did they get interesting pretty quickly.

Lila Monroe is a new to me and I'm so glad I decided to read this book. It's on the shorter side, but is jam packed with goodness. There's so much that I enjoyed. The premise, plot, and characters! I'm a fan of the fake relationship trope and kids in books. This one amps that up a notch or two by throwing in a few more curveballs. It was certainly a pleasant surprise. Recommended to fans of fake relationship.




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[Jo - •.★Reading Is My Bliss★.• · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lila Monroe writes really fun, light hearted, romantic stories and this second book in the Billionaire Bachelors series was the perfect long weekend read for me.

Jules has just been let go from her job, through no fault of her own and she is trying to figure out how she will pay the next months rent. When a friend of hers makes her a suprising job offer she finds the payoff too good to run down. She can pull off a fake fiance act for a few weeks right?

Cal is desperate to win the custody of his god children after a tragic accident left them orphaned. It’s what their parents wished, that they be with him but convincing a judge will work more in his favour if he appears to be settled in a long term relationship. This is where Jules comes in.

The first time these two meet there is instant recognition. A few years may have gone by but Cal and Jules know each other more intimately than most ‘strangers.’ Well this is awkward There is ridiculous attraction between these two and it’s not long before the lines between pretending and real feelings begin to blur. The kids are the most important thing though and it is adorable how Cal dives into parent mode with them. Cal has lived a playboy lifestyle up until now so this is a huge change for him but his love for his god children overrides everything.

Cal is learning to adapt his lifestyle to a more family orientated version. The kids are struggling with their grief over losing their parents and they need to be able to settle again. With Jules by his side, Cal is confident that he can come through with the promises he made. However, when everything you are doing is based on a lie, the truth will eventually come out….

Despite all of the drama mentioned in my review, this was a light and fun read. The chemistry between Cal & Jules was fantastic. I loved all the interactions with the children and how much being with them changed Cal. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author.

[Beneath The Covers Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot Daddy is a flirty, fun, and emotional quick read!

I’m really loving this new series by Lila Monroe. Like the previous book, Hot Daddy brings you the story of two people thrust into an unconventional fake relationship due to unique circumstances. But what sets this book apart is the characters surprising history together.

The author’s memorable and creative writing is once again on superior display. The character development and charisma are provocative and highly entertaining. Sparks fly from the pages, and the quick glimpse into the characters’ past as to HOW they truly know each other showcases the arousing and fiery chemistry that smolders just beneath the surface of the storyline. But it’s the tenderness and affection written into each character’s persona that captivates the story with beautiful moments of happiness and devotion.

Passionate, heartwarming, and full of laughs, Hot Daddy is a definite must read!

*ARC provided for a voluntary honest review.* ~Kelly

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[Jackie (Jackie's Book World) · Rating 5 out of 5]

***Review can also be found at Jackie's Book World. :)***

Hot Daddy is the second book in the Billionaire Bachelors series, where it follows the relationship between a lawyer and a CEO as they navigate their way through second chances at love and at life.

At the beginning of the book we get to meet Jules Robinson, a badass lawyer/third-year associate at the Harper, Wells & Milstein firm. Having worked hard to get to where she is in her career, she wasn’t expecting to get harassed by the managing partner’s son while at work. Outraged at what just happened to her, Jules punches the guy in efforts to get away, which she does but she also ends up losing her job. Now she has no job and bills to pay. It is then that she gets a call from Olivia Danvers, who happens to run a high-end dating service for wealthy clients who need someone to accompany them to different events, offering Jules a job that she can’t refuse. The job is simple: pretend to be a fiancee to a CEO who is trying to reform his reckless image and win custody of his god-children. What Jules wasn’t expecting was to come face-to-face with her one-night stand that she had while she was in Las Vegas three years ago. Jules knows that the connection that they shared that night was supposed to stay in the past, but seeing Caleb McAdams again is making her feel a pull towards him that could be dangerous to her feelings if she is not careful. But life has other plans and the more time she spends with him the harder it gets for her to deny any kind of feelings for him.

Caleb McAdams is the successful CEO of McAdams Automative, a race-car company who is known for being innovative and top of the field. But what draws people to the company is its CEO, Caleb’s good looks and wealth attract women from all over and he likes it. He is the perfect playboy who now has to clean up his image in order to win custody of his god-children. A fake fiancé is the perfect solution to his problem, it will show that he is serious about his change and that he can be a family man. But when the children’s aunt threatens to take them away from him, Caleb is ready to do just about anything to get them back including trusting a woman that left him after having had the best night of his life. He knows that Jules is passionate about her career and will not hold her back if she wants to pursue it in New York, but while they’re in Boston he is determined to make things work with her as his feelings start to grow with each passing day. That is until the day of the hearing that his life changes forever and now he has to decide if pursuing a relationship with her is worth it or not.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, Lila Monroe did an amazing job with the first book in the series and I couldn’t wait to read this book as soon as it was announced. The story was entertaining and sexy. Caleb “Cal” is sweet and caring towards Jules and the kids. He is the playboy who has finally met his match and will do anything to make Jules his. I liked reading his interactions with the kids, he was funny and loving. He can can impulsively at times, but in then end Cal wants to make sure he is doing his best for the children. On the other hand, Jules was such a badass character in the story. She knows what she wants and fights to get it. I love the fact that she wants to succeed and make a name for herself. She is great with the kids as well. The chemistry between the characters was sizzling, they understood each other from the very start and their relationship just kept getting better throughout the book. Although Jules had her reservations about Cal at the beginning, knowing that he was still a playboy in her eyes, he was able to prove her wrong. But a mishap between the two of them could threaten their relationship and they have to find a way to fix it if they want to be with each other. All in all, the story was great from start to finish, the author did a great job tying everything together in the end. I would highly recommend reading this book and the previous book in the series, you will not regret it! :)

***A copy of this book was provided in exchange for an honest review.***

[Maheswari · Rating 2 out of 5]

⭐️ ⭐️ “ Giggles “


I know it’s misguided title for the review
But if anyone ever remember or search for movie title of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, which we’re anticipated due to their personal life - love relationship it when it’s launch .... indeed it’s became one of those movie which went down the drain

This book has similar plot of a sudden H became father from a tragedy ( used to be playboy bla bla bla ) what a surprised little twist they did have a one night stand 3 years previously and she live pretty light life as a lawyer with lots of loan
The author try to makes her funny , sarcastic but it’s just doesn’t happened
I should not fall for this billionaires fairy tales

[Kim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nitpick time

Getting into someone else's phone and stealing texts is in fact illegal. It is also inadmissible in family court, I checked. You can only use texts and emails that you have permissible access too.
The rest of the story was ok. They had met in Vegas and had a one night stand. Surprise, she's the fake fiance you hired! Inevitable sex of course. I just didn't buy an ever lasting connection.
Olivia is the h in the next book, I thought she was older?

[JC · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boring and completely unrealistic.

[Shayna]

*EXCERPT*

I freeze. I can tell we’re both thinking about that night in his hotel room. I give into the urge to stare at him: broad chest and sturdy shoulders, the faint beginnings of laugh lines around his eyes. He’s got a tiny birthmark on his clavicle, I remember suddenly. Just for a moment I imagine peeling the collar of his shirt back, touching it with my tongue.
Pull it the hell together, Robinson, I scold myself. This is strictly business, remember?
I clear my throat. “So, the kids,” I say, sliding my wine glass slightly further away. Alcohol is not about to help this situation, that’s for sure. “What’s your game plan?”
“Game plan?” Cal looks at me blankly. “Like, for custody?”
“No, for the kids themselves.” I frown. “For school, therapy, that kind of thing.” I hesitate. “Cal, are you sure you know what you’re getting into?”
“Of course,” he says, and I can tell he’s bristling a little. “I love those kids.”
“No, of course,” I echo quickly. “I know that.” I do, too. I can tell by the way he looks at them: the way he hauled Ezra over his shoulder on the way to bed earlier and the familiar way he teased Lottie about her favorite boy band. I think again of that speech he gave the judge this afternoon, the how sincere and unpolished he sounded; I’d be willing to bet good money that’s not par for the Cal McAdams course. “Have you really thought it through, though?” I ask gently. “It just seems like maybe your life isn’t totally set up to take care of these guys yet.” I gesture around. “I mean, that car, this place—”
“What do you mean?” he interrupts, eyes narrowing. “What’s wrong with my place?”
“I mean, nothing, if you’re Patrick Bateman,” I say before I can think better of it.
“What, like American Psycho?” he asks, sounding wounded.
“I mean, without the murder and sadism,” I clarify quickly. “Like, hopefully.”
Cal makes a face. “Thanks a lot.”
“I’m kidding,” I promise—smiling, trying to lighten the mood a little bit. “I just mean that kids are a handful, is all.”
Cal doesn’t smile back. “People always say that,” he complains, “like parenthood is some exclusive club you need a password to get into. But kids are little people, that’s all. If you treat them like adults, they’ll behave like adults.”
I’m about to call him out for being such a patronizing ass when I’m interrupted by Ezra’s tiny voice.
“Hey Cal?” He’s standing at the mouth of the hallway in his PJ pants and Boston Bruins T-shirt, holding what looks like—oh God, what is definitely—a super-sized box of condoms. “What are these weird balloons you had in the nightstand?”
I look from Cal to Ez, then back again. “Sorry,” I say sweetly. “What was that you were saying?”
“Uh,” Cal says, rubbing the back of his neck. “Well, buddy, they’re actually—”
“Are they for balloon animals?” Ezra continues, opening the box and pulling out a long strip of foil packets. He rips one open before Cal or I can stop him, holding up its contents between two small fingers. “The colors aren’t very good,” he observes, sounding disappointed. “And they’re kind of . . . sticky.”
“Oh, bud, give me that.” Cal holds his hand out. “Here—”
“Can you make a dog?” Ezra asks hopefully. “My dad knew how to make a dog.”
“Yeah, Cal,” I say, sitting back on my barstool and tilting my head to the side, biting back a grin. “Can you make a dog?”
“I—” Cal breaks off with a grimace, looking from Ezra to me and back again. “Of course I can make a dog,” he says, then puts his mouth around the condom and blows.

[Meegz Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

*5 Stars*

ARC kindly received in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this one a lot more than the first in the series. Once again, we have the premise of the two main characters being in a business relationship, and having a fake relationship. Only this time around, there are reasons why they have an instant connection - they had a sexy as hell one night stand in Vegas 3 years ago.

Also the fact that Cal clearly loves his god-children, and wants to win custody of them for all the right reasons, really makes a huge difference for me in this one. His and Jules connection was awesome, and their connections with the kids were fabulous as well.

Those kids, they were adorable, and all the things you would expect of children at that age, and also going through the situation they are. That whole part of the story was very real, and very easy to read.

I just found this whole book very fast and easy to read, and I really liked all the characters. Or at least, the ones we were meant to like anyway.

Would recommend.

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[ItaPixie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Billionaire Bachelors is definitely becoming my favorite series written by Lila Monroe.
Hot Daddy was an enjoyable story that gave me a very good time.

I couldn't stop read about these charaters.
Cal,hot billionaire, is desperate to find a fake fiancèe who will give him a more serious image in order to win his god-children custody so he meets Jules,a beautiful and smart woman,who will help him but maybe that's not enough.

Read this fast paced,lovely novel to know how it ends...you won't regret it!

Copy kindly provided by the Publisher/Author.

[Greta]

3,75✨

[Sam Dunphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked this book. Loved that there was history before the story began. Loved that it was in Boston. Loved how much cal loved the kids. Not too spicy but that’s okay bc the story was really good

[Booked & Busy Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jules needs a job to pay for this thing called life. After getting let go from her job, she is presented with a job she just can’t refuse. A pretend finance for a man trying to gain custody of his godchildren. Little does Jules know that she already knows this man, intimately.

Cal is in desperate need of a fake fiance to show that he’s cleaned up his act and is capable of becoming a family with his two godchildren who lost their parents tragically. In walks Jules, the unforgettable one night stand from a few years back to play pretend with him. However, no matter how they try to portray their relationship, Cal & Jules' chemistry is still undeniable and destiny has plans for their future.

This is my first Lila Monroe book and I am definitely a fan! I was completely engrossed in the story from the first page. I loved Cal and Jules banter, chemistry, the kids, hell, I loved everything about this book!! Hot Daddy is the perfect blend of sexy, funny and swoon worthy moments that left me wanting more!

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jules tries to keep boundaries between her and Cal, but I think she over does it at times, “I was trying to keep things from getting romantic!” I raise my eyebrows. “Also, who says I’m not wearing long underwear?” There are times Cal is just too eager to have his woman, “I, um, have to talk to Jules about something inside. No breaking your necks while we’re gone!” I liked this book, I loved Cal.

[Cheryl Spinelli · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first story in the series was bloody amazing!! I feel terrible when I admit this 2nd was good, just not great. I felt the energy, but It lacked what I needed from a romance story (Romantic Comedy??). There was just too much dialogue, it was a story that you knew easily where it was headed. No, jokes, surprises, angst, nor even a cliche, just a looooong story with very few pages.

[Maria... · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars

This was a nice short story!

[Jules The Book Junkie Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot Daddy by Lila Monroe is the second book in her Billionaire Bachelors series of standalone romantic comedies. I really enjoyed the premise of this book. The story flows nicely, and it is perfectly paced. It is told from the dual perspective of the main characters, Jules and Cal.

From their first meeting, their chemistry is off the charts. The easy banter is fantastically fun. The dialogue felt genuine, and I bought every word. Fast forward three years and their paths cross again. The memories of their sizzling one-night stand bubble to the surface and create a bit of awkwardness in their current work arrangement. The secondary characters are great additions to the story; Cal’s young charges are delicious, and their manipulative aunt provides some interesting plot twists.

While I loved these two characters and their chemistry, the swearing and numerous sex scenes put me off a bit given the context of Jules and Cal’s work arrangement (i.e., Cal's young charges). In general, I really enjoy Ms. Monroe’s writing style. I adored her portrayal of the playboy who easily morphs into a loving, attentive “uncle”. All in all, a fun, light rom-com with adorable kids, a great couple, and an interesting story line.


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[Pooja Peravali · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, light-hearted romp of a romance - not as madcap as the first book in the series, but still a fun read. The characters were likable, the children avoided being plot moppets, the black moment made sense, and the villain wasn't a caricature. There was a touch of insta-love, but not the cloying kind so I could bear it. Also partly assuaged my longing for Boston (oh when shall I see you again?)

Ahem.

And the next book is the story of the mysterious Olivia herself! I don't recall where I first picked up Lila Monroe, but I'm glad I did because her romances are the perfect comfort read.

[Red Cheeks Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 SMOOCHES!

I’ve enjoyed each one of Lila Monroe’s romantic comedies that I’ve read, and I’ve read several of them. Heavy on the humor and heat, low on the angst and drama, her stories are light-hearted and easy-reading. Monroe’s uniquely descriptive writing style takes me right there into the story, painting a vivid picture, and it’s one of the things I appreciate most about this author’s writing. She peppers her stories with all of those often overlooked, little details that bring the words to life in my mind. She blends them into creative plots coupled with interesting side characters and a sexy romance, and the results are a very enjoyable reading experience.

Hot Daddy is the second book in her new Billionaire Bachelors series, and I’ll say it right now, from the tease she gave at the end of this book, I’m already bouncing in my seat impatiently for book three! This fake fiancée romance had a bit of different spin to it that I really liked. There was history between the hero and the heroine, making it very easy for them to pick right up where they left off. The heat between Jules and Cal was fiery, and while this may have initially been a business arrangement, there was no fighting this kind of chemistry, and business turned to pleasure between them pretty quickly.

Hot Daddy had it all! A humor-laced plot that had me pulling for this couple right out of the gate and a sizzling romance that kept me smiling the whole way through. This book was sexy, sweet, entertaining and a whole lot of fun to read. Hot Daddy by Lila Monroe gets 4.5 smooches from me!
~ Danielle Palumbo

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

another winner in series

I love a hot billionaire and this did not disappoint.
A one night stand a few years ago, these two meet unexpectedly and have agreed to a fake marriage to keep 2 children in Cals care.
It has its steamy moments and a good background story to keep your attention.

[Haidoulina · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a nice enjoyable read... I liked it...

[gloria marquardt · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good story but I didn't like the format.

A good story flows seamlessly from one scene to the next. This one bounced all over the place. It makes it hard to follow .

[Louise H's Book Thoughts · Rating 4 out of 5]

I've been struggling with my reading commitments this last week or so. I wasn't sure if it was me or the books - and I've spent more time finding ways to avoid some of them than it would have taken just to read the damn things. However once I picked this up I was hooked almost immediately and didn't struggle to get through it at all.

Lila Monroe has a wonderfully warm, sexy and down-right amusing writing style. Her characters simply jump of the page and you immediately want to be BFF's with them. This was also pretty much an insta-love story (ok 10 days) and usually those stories just don't work for me. I don't know what magic Ms M weaves but I totally believed in it for Cal and Jules.

The love story is sweet though not in a tooth-ache inducing way. There is also enough steam to make this definitely NSFW, though you're more likely to snort coffee out your nose at the witty lines this contains.

I say I need a cold shower and a damn good f***, but only one of those is on the menu tonight, and damn, if it isn't the most agonising "choose your own adventure" of all time.

Jules and Cal made me laugh, they made me swoon, they hurt my heart and they brought me joy. The only way this would have been better for me is to have prolonged the angsty parts and put my heart through the wringer more. I know, I'm weird wanting to be upset by a book - it just means the make-up scenes are so much sweeter though.

Whilst Hot Daddy references characters in the previous BB book, this can easily be read as a stand alone. However once you've read it you will more than likely want to read the rest of this author's work, you'd be a fool not to.

[Sparty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hmm

Started out good. But was so cliched. Fake fiancée, shock from the past, Money, not nice relative, leaks out it’s fake but they are really in love. Guy says mean stuff to girl. Then realized he needs her. Kids help get the girl back.

[Luisa Rivas · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a lot of fun! It’s a sexy and flirty romp about a fake engagement that turned out real, with two adorable kids who were the reason for the deal. Although at first, the writing felt a little rough, like a novice writer, the author found her pace and style and then the book flowed nice and steady and fun.

Jules is an upcoming lawyer in the New York firm of Harper, Wells & Milstein. She was working in a case with the son of the managing partner, and one day late at work, she had a close encounter with the guy who had his jewels hanging out of his pants. He was attempting a pick up and what he got was a black eye. Jules got fired, or should we say, encouraged to resign. With no other prospects, she accepts a proposal from Olivia, an acquaintance who runs a dating service. The proposal involves a fake engagement to the CEO of McAdams automotive, who is involved in a custody case.

Caleb McAdams used to be a playboy, when he was in the Formula One running circuit. He’s now grown up and cleaned up his act, but he’s afraid that his previous reputation will harm his custody of his godchildren. Ezra and Lottie are the children of his best friends who died in a car accident a few months ago. The children have an aunt who is challenging his custody, insisting they will be better off with a blood relative. Cal wants to honor his friends’ request and also, he loves those kids and wants to do right by them.

When Jules travels to Boston to meet up with Caleb, she’s whisked right off to the court to the custody hearing. When she arrives, she meets her fake fiancee and has a shock: Caleb McAdams is no other than a one-night stand she had three years ago, and the best sexual partner she has ever had. Since Jules needs the money and Cal is desperate for the help, they proceed with the deal, and a lot of chemistry, hot and sexy tense moments ensue.

The children are adorable and endear themselves to Jules fast. Initially she was a little reluctant to get much involved with them, but experience with a bunch of nephews and nieces made her the expert on kids, so she had to help Cal navigate the first days.

The book has several alternating chapters in which the action flashes back three years and we get to see how Jules and Cal met in Las Vegas and had their fling. Cal had never been able to forget Jules, because for him, it was an unforgettable night, too. There are also chapters in different POV, so we get to see what Jules and Cal feel about the other. There was much bickering, sex play, fun times, noisy children. Then life intruded and they had to get their grown up hat on. It was a fun book to read.

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fake relationship stories are always intriguing reads because even if the connection is supposed to be an act, real feelings can’t help but come into play and complicate the heck out of the arrangement, and with the hero and heroine of Lila Monroe’s newest release, Hot Daddy, a plutonic business transaction gets further complicated because a few years ago, they hooked up for one wild night in Vegas and that sexual attraction still sizzles between them.

Cal McAdams would definitely be considered a DILF, but it’s his playboy bachelor behavior that leads him to ‘hire’ a fiancee, so he’ll have a better chance of being granted custody of his two godchildren, Lottie and Ezra. What Cal never anticipated, though, was that he would intimately know the woman the agency hire to play his fiancee, making a complex situation even more so, not only for Cal and Jules, but also for the two kids who have already lost their parents and now might lose the person who unconditionally loves them and wants to take care of them always.

Hot Daddy focuses on the ten days that Cal has in order to prove to the judge, to the kids, to Jules, and to himself that he can provide a stable and loving home for his godchildren, putting them first and concentrating on their wants and needs over his own. And, in that timeframe not only does Cal have to prove himself but he and Jules need to figure out if it would be wise to act on their desire for each other and what that would mean not only to Cal’s case but also to Jules’ heart.

Cal and Jules’ story is a quick and steamy read that provides readers with insight into Cal and Jules’ Vegas night as well as the ever growing attraction and chemistry that won’t be denied in the present. But there’s so much at stake for Cal and the kids, not only because of the Lottie and Ezra’s aunt vying for full custody, but also because Cal’s lifestyle change is abrupt, which means he’s still adjusting with juggling his demanding career and ensuring his godchildren are happy and taken care of, and while it’s clear Cal loves Lottie and Ezra, what’s a bit unclear is if becoming a full-time dad, basically overnight, is something he can achieve with out without Jules in his life.

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[Erin Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 Star Review of Hot Daddy (Billionaire Bachelors # 2) by Lila Monroe 
After being sexually harassed at work, Jules Robinson needs to find a job and in a hurry. That’s where a mutual friend Olivia comes in; she has a job offer that may well be to good to pass up.
All Jules has to do is pretend to be the fake fiance of Caleb McAdams, a man determined to become the permanent guardian of his god-children. Shouldn’t be too difficult or complicated. Right? Not at all.
When Jules arrives at the court house, she is shocked when she recognises Cal as the one night stand she had in Vegas three years ago and even more astonishing is that he remembers her well.
Despite both Cal and Jules being determined to keep the relationship purely professionally it soon become obvious that the sizzling chemistry they had in Vegas still burns bright between them and in fact has intensified over the year.
Hot Daddy is a great read full of love, sadness, hope and humour. The banter between Cal and Jules and Cal as well as with the children had me in stitches. Cal is most assuredly a swoon worthy, hot alpha male determined to get what he wants and do right by the children he has been entrusted with.
This was a great read full of great moments that really brought a smile to my face and one that I really didn’t want to put down.
What will happen when the children’s biological aunt decides to fight dirty for custody? Will she succeed, or will the children have the opportunity to voice their opinions? Will Cal and Jules be able to fight their attraction, or will it all be in vain? One click now and find out.

[Love & Lavender Book Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Billionaire Bachelors series is seriously HEATING UP!!! Hot Daddy is highly entertaining, super sexy and pull at my heart strings sweet. I've never met a single Dad story that I haven't liked. Mixed with Lila Monroe's impeccable skill for writing romantic comedies, and this is a sure winner. Must read is written all over Hot Daddy!

Hot Playboy Bachelor, Cal, is suddenly thrown into fatherhood after his best friends pass away. While both kids add plenty of spunk and comedy to the story, it's really the part that tugs at my heart strings. Both kids are sad and lost, just looking for a safe place they can call home. Cal is looking for a way he can convince a judge that these little munchkins belong with him. Having a fake fiance sounds like the best quick fix.

Jules is in a jam after being fired but her smart wit and networking skills have her fixed up as Cal's fiance in no time. Only they're not strangers. This was the BEST part to find out these two have an awesome backstory and some HAWTTT flashbacks.

Jules and Cal are a perfect compliment to each other. While Cal is nowhere prepared to be a dad, Jules is a natural problem solver. Together they can beat anything. Their 10 day adventure makes this quick read a delight. I love flirty dialogue, a sexy slow burn that leads to an explosive encounter. Lila Monroe knows how to write a good time, her books are always so much FUN! This is definitely one to pick up for the weekend, Cal will melt your heart.

*ARC provided in exchange for an honest review*