First published as a four-part serial, His Every Whim is being offered for the first time ever as a complete novel. This romantic tale of two couples and their quests for love has been re-edited and includes a never before released special bonus chapter.
When down on her luck plus sized beauty Ashley Monroe takes a waitressing job at an event at the Boone Art Gallery, she's told one thing--stay away from the mysterious and brooding man sitting by himself. Easier said than done for Ashley who finds herself inexplicably drawn to the gorgeous stranger.
She decides to spend the evening doing things she normally wouldn't--like letting herself be seduced by this enigmatic man she only knows as Xander--and unknowingly opens her world up to the lavish lifestyle of beautiful mansions, fast cars, and expensive clothes, because when billionaire Xander Boone wants something, he gets it.
Meanwhile, Samantha Mayfair is a big girl who has known billionaire playboy Drake Winslow her entire life and despises him...mostly. Growing up as the daughter of his nanny, they lived in two different worlds under the same roof. Samantha knows Drake would never fall for a girl like her, but when she catches his eye, are his plans to add another notch to his bedpost, or is he really ready to change his ways?
This novel was originally published as The Billionaire’s Whim, it is now book 1 in The Billionaire’s Whim series. Book 1: My Boss’s Whim Book 2: Playing the Game Book 3: Tailored for Love Book 4: Won’t Fall Again Book 5: Love to Hate You Book 6: Better as Friends
Liliana Rhodes is a New York Times and USA Today Best Selling Author who writes romance with fun, engaging characters. Blessed with an overactive imagination, she is always writing and plotting her next stories. She enjoys movies, reading, photography, and listening to music. After growing up on the east coast, Liliana now lives in California with her husband, son, two dogs who are treated better than some people, and two parrots who plan to take over the world.
Something about this book seemed simplistic. In my opinion, it read as if it was meant for a 3rd grader who was into reading inappropriate material (not that it was inappropriate for an adult).
I was highly upset in reading this book because I felt like I was cheated. The whole box set should have been free or I should have been compensated for reading this nonsense. I will say that the story line had potential however the author did not know how to deliver on the potential. Personally, I will stay away from box-sets until I’m confident the author knows how to tell a story with written words.
Also, I’m so SICK of the BBW novels that constantly degrade the heroine. I know several BBW and none of them talk like that about themselves (granted I know it’s not ALL). However I would like to read about BBW with confidence and not self esteem issue because I refuse to believe there are numerous BBW with self-esteem issues.
This was a good read. This follows two couples. The first couple is Xander and Ashley. They meet one night at a art showing. He ends up hiring her but things get complicated with his past. The other couple is Drake and Samantha. These two have known each other since they were kids. The only problem is that they were from two different worlds. She tries to deny the attraction but thankfully in the end she gives in. The good news is that both couples get a HEA.
A great box set about two couples and their attempts to work out their relationships. Little drama and fairly uncomplicated, an easy read. I liked that I could read the whole story without cliffhangers.
So many lives that touch each other and so Very romantic His Every Whim, Part 1 5 Stars Holding on to the past This is the story of Xander and Ashley. Xander is a billionaire who has ghost from his past that he can’t get past. Ashley is the first person in years to make him feel anything. With a few serendipities the two are put together, but He feels like he can’t stay. His One Desire, Part 2 5 Stars Moving past In this book Ashley just learned what Xander hasn’t been able to get past. Leaving his house of employment and she goes to work for Drake at her dream job at the Museum. During this book we also start the story about Drake and Samantha, while continuing Ashley and Xander’s story. His Simple Wish, Part 3 5 Stars Blast from the Past This is mostly about Samantha and Drake and things from their past and present colliding. Along with more of the happenings with Ashley and Xander. His True Fortune, Part 4 5 Stars Knowing what’s the true fortune This ties all the couple together in a nice package. The entire box set reminds me of six degrees. Where one person knows someone that touches another life and so on it goes. I’ve read some of the author’s books that come after this one and even though they are self-contained stories, they are so much better after reading this box set. Love and heartache, happiness and sadness and all the emotions in-between are in this well written set of books. High praises to the author for such a great job. I highly recommend this box set to read.
A wonderful series, full of bold, beautiful women and the gorgeous men who are smart enough to fall in love with them! They struggle with their self-confidence and finally begin to see themselves the way their men do - as beautiful, strong and confident women, able to achieve all that they set their minds to. I could not stop reading until I was done and then I was so sad that the journey was over. Very well written, and when you reach the end, you just want to keep learning about their life and see what happens next. So glad that some of the characters will be making appearances in Liliana's new series Canyon Cove, starting with No Regrets. That just made it's way to the top of my To Be Read List! I'm so glad I found this wonderful author and can't wait to read more of her work.
Wow!! I have to say that it was my favourite type of book. Love it when the author writes from all P.O.V.
It was great how the first two books were about Ashley and Xander and the second two had Drake and Samantha's story but you never got to forget bout the first two characters. I really loved the bond between Ashley and Drake. It seemed like they were family. Also liked the way Drake helped Ashley to get her man. Xander was a very confusing man but I appreciated how he felt about his first wife. Samantha sometimes made me want to smack her with her excessive whining but was glad when they all got their HEA. Loved the twists and turn.
I love Liliana's books she just knows how to draw her readers in and not let go. These are four novellas about two billionaires and the curvy women who fall in love with them. I love the fact if though they are short reads we get alot of story about the characters and Liliana knows how to write a sex scene with out between too over the top. Really enjoyed seeing more of Xander and Ashley carry over into Samantha and Drakes books. You cant but help fall in love with some of the secondary characters like Joshua and Jackie. Then again I wanted to throttle the heck out of Xanders mom for being a cold hearted b***h. Once again you cant go wrong reading Liliana's stories they are that good.
Decent series and characters. I thought it was very unique to have two stories in one series. Unfortunately in the author's attempt to create angst and conflict, both couples spent too much time apart to truly fall in love. One minute their apart and the next minute their engaged. Also, I found it a little light on the sexy times. Again, a decent storyline, almost Melody Annish... Not a horrible read.
Cherrylily ARCs has written a 5-star book. In each of the stories, Xander and Drake have problems that they must overcome in order to get their ladies. Xander is in love with Ashley but he feels like it is a betrayal to his late wife Darcy. When he sends Ashley to Drake and they act like a couple Xander gets upset. Xander ends up telling that he can't live without her and they get back together. In the story about Drake, he knew Samantha from when he was younger and he never paid any attention to her. He sees her again at Ashley's and Xander's wedding and he tries to talk to her but she doesn't want anything to do with him. Samantha is starting up her own catering business and Ashley calls her to asks her to do a black-tie event at the museum that she works at. Samantha tells her that she can't do it because of Drake. Ashley tells her that he won't be there. Drake goes to the event and it doesn't end well for Samantha. She ends up going home with Drake but leaves before he wakes up. He tries to call her but she won't answer his calls. Will Ashley and Xander have the life they want? Will Drake ever get Samantha to talk to him or will she continue to ignore him. This was a wonderful book and I would recommend it to anyone.
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This book is perfect for all you lovers of billionaires falling for working girls. In MY BOSS’S WHIM, there is one story, but it covers two couples. They are connected enough to make sense, but each couple has the spotlight during their story.
Ashley and Xander meet when Ashley works for the caterer at a gallery opening of Xander’s art gallery, one of his many businesses. Xander is gruff and rude but Ashley takes a chance talking to him anyway. There is instant attraction, but Xander has a secret that keeps him from pursuing Ashley. He fires her from a job working for him and his friend Drake agrees to hire her.
Drake is a movie maker and big Hollywood “name”. He’s the guy with a different girl every night “because he can”. Samantha is catering a wedding and they both realize they know one another from her mom being Drake’s nanny. Samantha refuses to give in to Drake’s attempts to date her and he’s frustrated with the challenge she poses.
This is the kind of light, low angst, uncomplicated story you like to read at the end of the day to indulge your billionaire fantasies. Both guys are so different from the way they present themselves to the world. Enjoy this first book in a series that will cover other couples they know. This is a stand-alone, no cliffhanger book.
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This was a very good read. I was glad that it was sold in a box set. It allowed me to continue the story and not get mad about being left with cliffhangers. I loved the characters. The 5 characters are through the whole box set so it felt completed. Overview. Ashley was a bigger girl just graduated college with an art history degree. But there were no jobs so her friend help her be a waitress for a catering company doing the Boone Art Museum. Ashley's friend Jackie told her to stay away from the grumpy guy in the suit sitting in the corner. But Ashley was drawn to him. Once she talked to him (Alexander aka Xander) she was shocked by his handsomeness. Xander was intrigued by Ashley. She was like a ray of sunshine and he wanted more. Ashley applies for a house manager position and ends up working for Xander Boone. But their attraction grows as well as Xander's guilt. The next two characters are Sam and Drake. Sam is Ashley's friend but also a person that Drake grew up with. Drake is ready to stop being a bachelor. When he sees Sam at an event, he must meet her, only to find out they already knew each other. Sam is stubborn and refuses to except that Drake likes her, but Drake keeps trying.
A great book full of romance. This was such an interesting book, as it followed 3 threads of romance, not just the story of Ashley and Xander. An unlikely pair but it just goes to show that curvy girls can have just as much fun and be desired as the skinny ones. Thankfully, the media doesn't control men's desires and tastes. Then we come to Drake and Sam, then Tara and Mason but their story is just beginning in this episode. All their lives are somewhat intertwined, which makes this novel interesting also from a social point of view to experience how their lives are connected to each other. All the characters are well developed and described and the style of writing is good, it flows well and maintains the reader's attention. The dialogues are scene and character-appropriate with good use of language with decent editing There is plenty of tension points well spaced out throughout the book and the romance description is hot. We get two HEAs in this book with cute babies. I would gladly recommend this novel and am looking forward to other works by this author.
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This book pulls a couple of stories into one. Ashley Monroe’s friend gets her a waitressing job at the Boone Art Gallery with a warning to stay away from the grumpy man sitting by himself. But Ashley is attracted to Xander Boone. He has issues, however, over his deceased wife and he shoves her away to his friend, Drake, only to want her back again.
Samantha Mayfair is contacted by Ashley to cater an event. When Drake Winslow unexpectedly attends, she isn’t sure what his intentions are? They had known each other from their past, with Sam being the daughter of his nanny.
What will the future hold for these two women? Ashley has met Xander, and Samantha reconnects with her childhood crush when she caters for Ashley. Is there a HEA for these two couples? Grab your copy and find out what is waiting for each of them.
The Billionaire’s Whim: His Every Whim Boxes Set is by Liliana Rhodes. This is a four-book set that goes into the world of billionaires. It tells the story of Xander and Ashley as well as Drake and Samantha over four books. The books must be read in order for the story to flow. Ashley is an art major who just graduated and Samantha is a fledgling caterer who is trying to build her business. Neither is looking for love nor a husband. However, they meet Xander and Drake and love begins. We watch as they go around or through the obstacles put in their way and come out better in the end. It is a cute series and one which is easy to read. Its predictability only adds to the fun of reading these.
.ARC review I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. After the death of xanders wife he meets Ashley at a fundraiser when she was a waitress .these two characters find themselves in difficult situations.Very good.his one desire-Ashley finds that after xander started pulling away he set her up with drax Winslow only to find he missed her and needed her back.Awesome his simple wish - when drax winslow at Ashley and xander wedding sees Samantha Mayfair owner of the catering company that's serving the wedding and his ex nanny's daughter . That she grew up in his family home now he wants her. his true torture- in this story Ashley and xander are pregnant so is Samantha now drax is finding out about her pregnancy.Awesome
Ashley meets Xander at an event that she's waitressing at. Later she answers an ad and it ends up being for him that she is working for. Sparks fly between them and Xander refuses to risk Ashley so he gives her a car. Ashley is stunned when he also provides a brand new wardrobe for her job. Its not long before things heat up between them. Then just as suddenly as it started Xander pushes her away. Will he explain what's going on? Will Ashley give him another chance?
This is a great story that will captivate you from beginning to end. The chemistry between them is blazing hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. I have found a new author to enjoy. Ms. Rhodes weaves two books together to make one great novel. The POV's of each character is so unique to them and it made the storytelling richer. Xander and Ashley. Drake and Samantha. These two sets of characters were a lot of fun to read. I liked the flow from one book to the other. Though they were separate, the connections were clear. I am looking forward to reading the other stories of romance prompted by these two.
This book had the two couples in it. The first was Ashley and Xander. Ashley took a waitressing job at an art gallery and was told to stay away from the man by himself. Xander felt things he had not felt in a long time with Ashley. The other couple is Samantha and Drake, they came from different places but the same place. You just have to read it to find out. This is part of a series and I cannot wait to read more. I liked the characters and the plots.
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I was left wanted more from this series with two separate couples. The first couple was about Ashley and Xander started out fast and then just seemed to lose some steam for me. The story seemed to go back and forth with the on and off again without any real depth to why they were apart and then together again. If you want an uncomplicated light read with low angst then you will enjoy this story. The other story was about Drake and Samantha and I liked this one a little better, but I didn't enjoy how Samantha was written. Again not a bad series, but I wanted more angst and more romance.
Xander courts Ashley. He is very charming, but has suffered the loss of a loved one.
Drake has known Samantha, since they were children. His privileged background led him to mistreat her when they were younger. His playboy persona prevents Samantha from trusting him, when he says he wants a real relationship with her.
I enjoyed reading about both these couples.
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Ashley is a broke college student who takes a waitressing job at an event at the Boone Art Gallery, her only instruction is to stay away from one man. She is drawn to that man and soon sparks fly. Samantha has known Drake her whole life he is the rich guy and her mother was the help. What will happen when sparks begin to between them. Great characters and steamy chemistry. Entertaining read.
An absolutely fantastic book two in the Billionaire’s Whim series! This is one book, one story, and follows two amazing couples. The story line is engaging, emotionally deep, well written, and steamy with drama, insecurities, and ups and downs. The characters are likeable and well developed; their chemistry is intense and off the charts! Definitely recommended!
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OMG I am so excited to read the rest of the series, when I started reading this one I was like ok another meet, fall in love, marriage, kids. But I was so wrong and I am so glad that I was. This book is so worth your time reading, I will let your know that as soon as you start reading you will not be able to put the book down it will have you on the edge of your seat the whole time.
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This was a great read. It is like getting two books into one as there are two couples that are focused. Both contain rich and privileged men who live the life. Our heroines have not had a silver spoon but have lived around the privileged people. I liked each couple . The first meet and the second chance are both factored in. I have already started reading the next book in this series.
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Classic billionaire notice a beauty women who is waitressing and needs to know more about her.
She is drawn to him and the two fall in love. A little light on the sexy times. You cant but help fall in love with some of the secondary characters. This was cute and sweet but didn't keep my attention as well as I would have liked.
I love that I now know a few authors & their genre strengths. When I see liliana' s name I know I am going to love the characters, as well as being assured that the subject matter has a smidgen of hanky panky but nothing I would be embarrassed to share with my mum. If you have a quiet afternoon, you can't do wrong with this author
This book was more interesting than I originally thought it would be. I liked how Ashley and Samantha's stories intermixed. This book made billionaires feel like normal people that have some different issues but also same ones as the average person.
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Great storyline with some fantastic characters. There are major and minor characters that find love. There is a nice flow to the story. You have Ashley and Xander's story and then there is Drake and Samantha's story Was fun to watch these couple overcome their hang ups and get to the HEA's they both deserved. I received an ARC copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An enjoyable romantic well written story. It about two couples that are intertwined within the same story. This smooth flowing story includes well developed, relatable, passionate characters with a mix of some steamy hotness. A great series starter . I voluntarily read and reviewed this incredible ARC and can't wait to check out more in the series.