Order

Billionaires in Disguise: Maxence #2

by Blair Babylon

Dree Clark thought tall, ripped, thoroughly hot Augustine was her knight in shining armor, until she discovered he was her priest.

Where’s the last place in the world evil drug dealers from Phoenix would look for a girl who owes them money?

Nepal.

Dree is on the run.

Her dead ex-boyfriend owes a whole lot of money to some drug dealers, and if they can’t get the cash from Dree, they’ll take it out of her hide. When Catholic Charities offers Dree a mission into the far reaches of Nepal because they need a nurse, Dree jumps at the opportunity and prays she’ll be safe.

Until she meets the Catholic priest who’ll be leading the mission.

It’s Augustine, the hot guy from Paris.

But he has a new name, Father Maxence Grimaldi.

Well, she’d told him to lie to her.

She just never thought he’d lie about being a priest.

Now, she’s journeying far out into the wilds with the hot priest.

And oh God, they’re riding motorcycles, and he’s wearing black leather with a priest’s collar.

And there aren’t enough darned tents to go around.

She’s not going to be able to keep her hands off him.

Genres: Romance, Audiobook, Romantic Suspense, Contemporary, Fiction, Contemporary Romance

360 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 2020

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[Jenny Delandro · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really liked this episode in Max’s book..
Dree thought she could hide in Nepal doing work in remote villages and Max thought the work in the villages would help him clear his mind.
They never thought they would meet again, but they need her expertise and their group starts off on motorbikes.
When Max’s bike is damaged in a rock fall, she comes back for him. After that they are together on the bike.
She runs a pop up clinic where ever they stop and nearly at the end of journey they encounter a premature infant born in front of them and they split up to get the baby to a hospital in the city... three hours away by bike. Dree creates a pod from foil blankets and a pashmina scarf with hand warmer pads inside to carry the infant, who arrives safe and sound. The engineer in their group, Issac already starts to design a pod so it can be distributed to isolated villages along with a motorbike. This seems a better use for money than neonatal clinics that no one will know how to operate.
They decide to stay in the city and in the morning Max sees Sault and misunderstands why he insists Max return to Monaco.. Max finds out he is now the heir and must return to avoid his uncle Jules from getting the throne. Dree insists on going with him..
Blair has a skill where she inserts just enough actual truth to make the fiction of her story plausible and interesting. I am eagerly awaiting the release of the conclusion to this story.

[Pennie Morgan · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I am so far behind in writing my reviews...blame it on being sick...This one was so good. If you didn't read the first book in this series, STOP and don't read this one until you do. The first one left me spinning and waiting for this one and I was not disappointed with this one. Max and Dree find themselves together on the same mission trip in Nepal only Dree didn't realize Max was actually an ordained Deacon. WHAT! He left out that bit of info in the first book, thank you very much. Now she is the only woman on this trip which could have been daunting bit turned out to be lifesaving for many women along the way who would not have been treated if not for her. Lots of twists and turns and Max's family secrets coming to light to either bring danger or a new direction. We shall have to wait for the next book. ...and waiting...and waiting...

[Whit · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought ROGUE (Book # 1) was cray-cray but ORDER is so out of order, it may never get back on track!

Dree and Max end up together in Nepal together and all of his shocking secrets are revealed. What a crazy reason to become a priest. But what I really loved is how Dree gave her everything to help the poor people of Nepal. And how Alfonso and Isaak had to realize these are human beings who are not to be used to make more billions of dollars , for greedy billionaires, at the cost of their lives.
What a story!!!!

[Linda ( Clary_Starfall ) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre; adult Romance

Maxence (Augustine) & Dree

Notes 📝
The story continues, priest, vows, missions, Nepal, secrets, friends, healthcare, the past is catching up, wtf need book 3 😬🤗

A dark and captivating book 📖 loving it ❤️

5 star 🌟 read.

[B. C. Booklover · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story continues and keeps building!! Love Blair Babylon's books!!

[KK · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a good follow up to Rogue, but it is also a very different story than Rogue. We follow the Deacon Maxence and Drea on a mission to help the poor. The story of their aid is engaging but the story went on a bit long. The narration by Shane East and Lucy Rivers was very well done.
The book ends in a cliffhanger.

[debturk1970_bookvibes · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Exquisite Read That's Emotionally & Socially Challenging!🙏💉💔😢💥
This Romance Is So Charged!🔥💘🔥
Order (Billionaires in Disguise: Maxence #2)

We pick up almost where we left off but this time we have Max's pov from leaving Dree at the Hotel in Paris until they meet up again, completely unexpectedly, in Nepal. He's reintroduced to her as Deacon Father Maxence & she's clearly shocked then horrified!🙈 They talk to clear the air over her now being complicit in him breaking his Holy Vows. They both want to continue on with charity mission as planned & she is vital as the only medical professional on their 6 person team. It's the first time a female has accompanied them though so it could possibly cause some issues putting 5 grown men in just two tents instead of three.😆

Once they're on the actual foothills of the Himalayas & they're looking for sites for what one of Max's old school friends wants to donate to the area, Dree was gutted by the lack of medical care available to all of the men, women and children in the villages. The further into the mountains they travelled the worse the medical conditions became. Dree was struggling to contain her fury & despair at how little she could achieve and especially at how nothing was being done by anyone else to help them. Basic medical care, vaccinations & nutrition etc all seemed a vital & necessary part of life that could be offered but it wasn't - AT ALL!!💔😭

Max & the rest of the team are blown away by her passion, care & empathy for the people they meet & treat. Tensions begin to rise though once some of the team think the original mission is almost pointless, it's because the problems are so much deeper & wide ranging than that one thing he wants to fix.😔 It all comes to head after a baby born early & needs specialist care which the village doesn't have access or transport to, proving their point!😱💔

Wow, the emotional turmoil throughout this book is immense!💥 Not only is there all of the social injustice & heart break, there's also both Dree & Max's upset that the Church isn't doing as much as they could & perhaps should according to Mathew ? Plus the growing feelings of sexual tension, admiration & awe of one another feels so important, right & even loving?!🔥😍💘 There were some big surprises, one was particularly awful & a real let down. Max's experiences as a child gut punched me.😭 I loved how much trust he put in Dree though. His bedtime stories & her reactions were priceless.😃 Max's deep need to join the church is explored quite deeply, especially at the end, and makes so much sense. I think it might run a bit deeper than he's realised yet but we will see. He is one of the most deeply flawed, complex but truly kind hearted & fearful characters I think I've ever read. My heart bleeds for him. This ends on one heck of a hook, as the timeline starts to catch up with Flicka's final book.😉💥
This book was an absolute pleasure to read from start to finish, I didn't know what to expect but it wasn't this depth of emotion across so many levels. It's almost a gritty social commentary on the Church & the 1 %'ers of our world and roles they could play that could potentially alleviate all, or most, of the planets health issues if they just chose to stop putting profits above lives!🙏
I can't recommend 'Order' highly enough!🌟

Debbie, 1970, UK

[Veronica Ticker · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn’t wait to read the rest of Maxence’s story. The 1st book was very sexy, with Max’s alpha male pose and the way he throws money around to impress Dree. This one is a punch to the gut.

Here, we see the other side of Maxence: the ordained deacon who wants to make the world better, with a very dedicated nurse Dree by his side, and his struggle with his feelings and desires. Simply beautiful! And sulfurous.

I couldn’t put it down. It was a very emotional read though, and I had to take a break near the end because I felt overwhelmed. Maxence is the most fascinating character I’ve read about in a while: royal, billionaire, deacon, a bit of a Dom… He’s a walking contradiction.

And the story isn’t finished yet, there’s a 3rd book. I can’t wait!

Quickie

- Series: Billionaires in disguise: Maxence #2 (ends on a cliffhanger)
- Hashtags: #forbidden romance #forced cohabitation #deacon #nurse
- Trigger: many medical conditions
- Main couple: Dree Clark & Maxence Grimaldi
- Hotness: 5/5
- Romance: 5/5
- + a very compelling adventure in Nepal
- – one of the side characters suddenly becomes a villain of the worst kind

[Elizabeth Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is one wild ride. Travelling through Nepal, Dree joins Max and his team as they drive from one small village to the next, offering medical care and evaluating building sites for a charitable project. Both Dree and Max are absolutely committed to maintaining professional distance, Max because he has already taken the holy orders with the intention of becoming a priest, and Dree because she is a devout Catholic and has no intention of becoming his sin. But not surprisingly, there are a few obstacles thrown their way. It’s an emotional journey, as Dree tries to save villagers from one disease or another and there are some horrific things happening in these primitive places—scurvy, advanced cancer, muscular dystrophy, blindness. Every day, Dree pours her soul into healing as many as she can, and every day, Max tries to take care of her and keep her from overdoing it. He does so under the watchful eye of his two friends from La Rosie, who are openly interested in Dree, and a priest from the US. And Max tries so hard to fight his attraction to her, which is far more than a physical thing. At one point, the priest cautions him, “You have the soul of a priest, Deacon Father Maxence, but I do not know if you have the heart of one.” It’s an interesting observation and distinction that might never have occurred to me. It’s clear Max feels something powerful for her.

No one can say Blair Babylon is not a talented writer, and if they did, they’d be wrong. Some of her descriptions of the scenery are poetic, like "foothills crumpled the fabric of the land ahead of them,” and “the mountains chopped black voids out of the horizon around them.” “The valleys were slashes between the towering mountains, knifed into the earth by water.” This description was particularly dactylic, immediately bringing forth memories of cold New England mornings: “Overnight, snow had dusted the town and mountains, covering everything with white. Their boots crunched the crisp layer like they were walking on a giant, delicate eggshell laid over the earth.” At one point, the hands of a baby are described as “tiny starfish,” a description so perfect it’s a wonder I’ve never heard it before. And we’ve all read some great descriptions of scents, but this whimsical one took it to the next level, not quite je ne sais quo, but almost: “...the subtle scent of his cologne, which was cinnamon, vanilla, and the secrets that happened in an orange grove at night where no one could see.”

Dree’s sense of humor was a welcome bit of lightness whenever things got too intense. When she first arrives in Nepal and discovers that Augustine is actually Maxence, who is actually a deacon, he tells her, “you can call me Deacon Father Maxence or Father Maxence.” Her retort is the one anyone in her position would love to have, “Yeah, it’d be too suspicious if I called you daddy.” While arguing with him about accompanying him on the impending journey despite the fact that he thought Andrea was a man’s name and the rest of the party will be male, she provides potential scenarios and he says, “We’ll cross that rickety, swinging suspension bridge over a raging river when we come to it.”

There’s a saying about avoiding conversations about religion and politics if you don’t want to offend people. Blair Babylon unabashedly tackles both, talking about money-laundering real estate moguls in NY, one in particular named Funk, who likes to put his name on towers, rich people who think they are entitled and blame poor people for their circumstances, and the whole argument within the church about whether charity should be at the individual or church level or both. Matthew 25:31-46 is quoted extensively, a not-so-veiled jab at those who claim to be Christian while refusing to help the immigrant, the child locked in a cage, the poor and suffering, because those are the people Jesus expects you to help. When you forsake them, you forsake him. The extensive Catholicism referenced in this book almost made me long for the catechisms I learned as a child and young adult, if only because of the ease with which they came back to me. “Whatsoever you do, for the least of my brothers, that, you do unto me,” rang through my head whenever they debated the true call of Christians in the world, something that has, sadly, been forgotten by many.

After a particularly confrontational discussion between the travelers, one of them making a comment that is horribly entitled, very Marie Antoinette. “The statement splashed into the conversation, and everyone stepped back and raised their hands to avoid the moral mud splatter.” This was so vivid to me and such an apt way of portraying how most people would react instinctively (at least I hope so). The priest traveling with them describes Dree as an angel working to help people, and therefore beyond reproach, and Dree is so affected by this, her emotions are described thusly: “The mountains turned to water in the morning sunshine. The tear that dripped down her face was hot, then turned cold in the freezing winter air.”

Finally, because I don’t want to give away too much of the plot, Dree, when faced with a revelation about Max that she doesn’t want to believe and which he is finding especially hard to process, responds simply by saying, “Nuh-uh.” I cracked up when I read that because that was such a Dree statement, and it had the very real effect of shattering the tension. Subsequent to that, however, she surprised me by her insightful observations, demonstrating an emotional intelligence and logic that made me respect her even more than I already did. It’s not the end of this series. Maybe there will be one more book, maybe two. I can’t tell, but I can tell you that I will be reading however many there are because I am hooked.

[Mel · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is so boring! At 80% I quit reading it. The 2 main characters haven't even had sex at this point. I do not have to ever read it again. And I will not get the next book in this series. The only good thing about this book is the cover picture which is hot! I do not understand all the 5 star reviews.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Order" is the book I've most looked forward to this month, and as always, Blair did not disappoint. This is the second of three books: the first book, "Rogue," showed us Maxence's life as he lives it in the "real world" of money, privilege, and political machinations. There's danger, excitement, and all other Worldly things. "Order," begins with Max's transition from Worldly life to his desperately yearned for Spiritual life.

Here we get a much deeper look into Maxence's life, and his mind. We begin to understand why he behaves the way he does, his deeply rooted motivations. Max has a beautiful, but damaged soul, and this really becomes clear, little by little, over the course of this book.

There's deep issues revealed here, not just regarding Max, but extreme poverty, the power of an individual compared to the power of an organization, to bring about real, substantial change... and the ability of the powerful to take advantage of those "beneath" them.

Issues of Good and Evil, hope and hopelessness; being a force for change and good in your own life and the lives of others.

"The only way I can reconcile it is to think that evil JUST IS. It's not from or of God, and prevention of it doesn't seem to be God's job. But some people make more of it, and they are evil to their core and deserve to be damned to Hell on Earth and in the world to come... And some people love and heal the world, who try to make the world have less evil in it. They're good. They're wonderful. They're God on Earth. They're angels."

The dichotomy between Maxence's two lives becomes starkly apparent in "Order," and by the end, we're left shocked at how his life will change.

It's not all heavy topics here, but to really understand Max, it's worth the trip to Nepal, and back. There's also beauty and love in this part of his life, and we see Dree as possibly the only person in the world who could possibly see, understand, and accept both sides of him.

"...the subtle scent of his cologne, which was cinnamon, vanilla, and the secrets that happened in an orange grove at night where no one could see, filled the tent."

Gorgeous!

Blair doesn't write simple books. She writes glorious, epic tales of love, lost, tragedy, and Happily Ever Afters that take the reader around the world; from dizzying emotional highs to heart-shattering lows. Her Heroes and Heroines are complex, multi-layered people we all desperately wish were real. She takes us on journeys with them in our hearts and minds, feeling as though we've each been granted VIP access to the best show in town.

I can't even imagine what will happen in the final book of this series, and perhaps that's the best part? I know I'll be surprised - and in love - with what happens next.

[Sandra Aaron · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good addition to the Maxence series, which I have been waiting for. Maxence is an interesting character, and this book provides a lot of good information about his past and his love interest, Dree.

I like that Maxence was so sweet with trying to take care of Dree when she was overwhelmed by the sorrow of working with the people of Nepal. His willingness to try to distract her when she was upset, and make sure she didn't work too hard, was sweet.

It bothered me that Maxence was so open to sexual experiences, even though he had taken a vow of celibacy in his quest to become a priest. I get that he probably isn't really going to end up as a priest, but it still bothers me that he broke his vows so much. He did feel guilty about it, and always confessed, but still ...

I will say that I prefer romances to have less kinky sex. Ever since 50 Shades of Grey was such a success, most romances feature at least some BDSM and some kinky scenes. This is true of most of Blair Babylon's books and series. I still read them, because her writing/plots are very good -- but I wish more romances would feature love scenes that do not contain BDSM or a lot of kink.

I am glad I waited until all the Maxence books were out to start this series -- because I can't wait to find out what happens next. I won't give spoilers on the other Billionaire books, but I will say that I absolutely did not think Pierre suffered enough for what he had done. I also hope that Maxence's Uncle Jules gets what is coming to him before this series ends -- sounds like he deserves it.

My rating system is below.
1 star -- Hated it, or did not finish. I usually only give this rating if some of the content is truly objectionable to me, like if one of the main characters does something really awful, and gets away with it.
2 stars -- Didn't like it. This rating usually means that I thought the writing wasn't very good, the editing was terrible, I didn't like the characters, or it had other major flaws.
3 stars -- I liked it, but had some minor issues with it. This rating means that there were minor editing issues, the story needed more character development, it was just too unrealistic, or had some other fairly minor issue. The majority of books I read get this rating – I do not consider it a bad rating.
4 stars -- I liked it a lot. This is a high rating for me, and I rarely give a higher one.
5 stars -- I loved it, and will probably read it again. Very few books are good enough to get this rating from me. The ones that do are usually classics.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Order is a shocking wake up call and a riveting heart wrencher in this stunning new series. Nothing will prepare you for just how spectacular and gut punching this story truly is. It doesn't hold back, and it has no rules when it comes to fighting for what it wants. It is all in, and Heaven help the ones that get in its way. This story will rip your heart to shreds as it slowly knits two to become one.

Dree is thankful for the distraction of this blessed mission trip to Nepal. She couldn't have asked for anything farther away from her problems then this. Everything is going great until she discovers she knows another team member.. very intimately. Maxence isn't sure what to think when he finds out Dree is a part of his trip. He thought he would never see her again, but there seems to be a different plan at work here. Once he sees her selfless and generous heart at work, he knows he will never be the same again. Now he years for what he can't have, but is she truly lost to him? Can love show him another path that would be just as fulfilling and yet allow him to keep her by his side?

Max and Dree make quite a brilliant and unique pair. They give their whole hearts generosly and with no hesitation to those who simply ask for help. Their growing love for the other is just as powerful and selfless. Yes, they want and desire, but not at the expense of the other. They only seek to empower and assist. What a power couple they could be!

Blair has blown my mind and desimated my heart with this new masterpiece! She is a true master and work smith who never fails to enthrall, delight, and enlighten. I pray she never smothers her natural talent for the unique, the captivating, and the raw. Please do not miss out on this blessed work of art that will leave you changed and in awe of the possibilities and hope around all of us.

[Karole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maxence's story just keeps getting more and more complicated, and intriguing. In Paris, he is wild, spontaneous, and just a wee bit (??) naughty! When he and Dree part ways, they both truly believe that they will never see each other again. But, fate has other plans! Dree is running from her ex-boyfriend's drug dealer, who wants the money that the boyfriend owed him. She calls her priest in Arizona to find out if he can help her 'disappear' for a while. The Catholic Services decide to send her to Nepal, to do some work there, since she is a Nurse Practitioner, and the doctor assigned to the trip had a family emergency and had to drop out. And, after all, visiting Nepal was on her bucket list!! She arrives at the church where the group is meeting, and to her utter shock, it is Augustine a.k.a. Maxence who answers the door, and he is wearing a priests collar! What follows is a very intense trip through the villages of Nepal, with Dree ministering to the sick people there. After the last village, they end up rushing a very premature baby to a hospital that has a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, after coming up with a very clever way of keeping the baby warm enough to survive the trip. After the baby is safely delivered to the NICU, Dree kind of breaks down and Maxence suggests that they spend the night there, before returning to the village. After an entire month of denying themselves, Maxence comes to her room, and, they can't stop themselves. The next morning, Dree wakes up alone, and decides to go downstairs to get some food. This is when Dree finds out who Maxence really is, and what he is. Again, Blair has created a story of love, hope and intrigue that will blow your socks off! It does end in a cliff-hanger, so please be aware! Can't wait for book #3!!!!!

[L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is my second read in this series, and I plan on reading the next one also. Definitely not for the sex scenes but for the information you will get on the worldwide problem of poverty.
Ms. Babylon's stories have very good plots with some role-playing sex thrown into the mix. I don't mind the sex scenes, but the stories would be just as good or better without them. These scenarios speak more about Ms. Babylon's likes than her writing.
Maxence wants to be a Jesuit priest someday and has made it to the level of Deacon in the Catholic Church. However, he keeps slipping! He doesn't do it often, but it does happen. He knows he can't continue to violate his vow of chastity, but he doesn't do it often, just for long periods when he does.
The real meat of this story occurs when he and his latest "slip", who is an NP, get sent to Nepal by Catholic Charities on a month-long mission to establish neonatal clinics for preemie babies.
Max and Dree, daily, face illnesses in the small villages that are easily preventable with minor medical care.
I liked the way Ms. Babylon covers the struggle of how to help poor people who live in remote parts of the world get medical care. She also addresses philanthropist and their often-misguided attempts of helping by throwing money at the problem without fully understanding what is needed and sometimes doing more damage than good.
I definitely recommend this read, not for the sex, but for the excellent coverage and information on this worldwide problem on how to help and why we should.

[Books2lovenow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love Blair Babylon's writing. I've read all her romance novels.

The Maxence series is turning out to be the best yet. He's absolutely all in in everything he does. A week with a women he just met in Paris so he can be "sexy Max" yeah he's all in. You can tell Dree has no idea that Max is about to blow her world view apart.


***Minor Spoiler -. Skip the next section if you don't want to know***







When Dree gets to Nepal to hide out from the men who were after her deceased boyfriend and are now coming from for her she asks help from a nun she's very close to. The next thing she knows she on her way to Nepal to help decided if small clinics for premature babies.

She gets there only to release Augustine is actually Max a priest. So here's the spoiler he is not 100% a priest. In the Catholic church there are several steps to becoming a priest or nun. Max is pretty far in because he's a decon. He can say certain parts of mass, give communion, and I believe marry someone, and give last rights. Don't quote me on those last two I'm not 100% sure about those two.

Order goes into detail about Max, sin, his two separate lives. Max and his "off-duty" personality and his devote Catholic personality.


***End small spoiler***


Dree and Max have so much sexual tension that there practically shooting off them. At the same time they want to be good Catholics. Max, especially is questioning if God really has called him to be a Priest. Plus they are trying to figure out if the clinics are viable.

This is a slow burn book in many ways but that doesn't mean there some really hot scenes. And when they do give into their desires... wow they blow things a way. Honestly I will never look at a tent the same way again.

As to the writing itself Blair has created a complex world where characters come to life on the page and get into your head. The scenery is woven into the story and is important to the plot. Honestly so few author's get this aspect of writing right. Blair is one of the few that can. You can build the world in Nepal in your imagination because there's enough detail for you to have a clear picture of where the characters are, but she leaves just enough out that the reader can use their imagination to fill in the blank spaces. This writing skills keeps the reader married to the story even when very little action is happening.

A lot does happen, though. I won't go into them so I won't ruin the story for you but the action brings a dramatic tension to the story that makes it hard to put down. I stayed up half the night to finish reading it.

Triggers: some violence, extreme poverty, a sexual relationship between a person of authority and in the process of becoming a priest with a women he's working with.

As for the last part I know many readers are going to see the blurb that says he a priest and say "Heck, no!". I beg you not to do that and give this series a chance. You'll quickly realize how well the situation between Max and Dree is handled and how respectful of the church the book is.

This is not a book written solely for kinky taboo sex. Order is not that type of book. Order is a well written love story between two complex, damaged individuals who want each other but also want to do the right thing. The sex scenes are written to drive the narrative forward and to add another layer of complexity to the story. Yes, they are extremely sexy, but they also are used to show the growing intimacy between Dree and Max.

Please give Order and this series a chance. You won't be disappointed.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Cathy Black · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was looking forward to Order and it did not dissappoint. Deacon Maxence Augustine Grimaldi and Andrea Catherine Clark are a match made in heaven. This is the story of their journeys in Nepal and how they do or not decide if they could have a relationship. We all think that the stories that "Augustine" tells Dree is part true and part false but we get to figure out some of the truth about Max. We get figure it out because we meet is friends Alfonso and Isaak who he went to school with. Alfonso is heir to the Spanish throne because his father is the King. Isaak's parents made their wealth through Vodka.
In this the second book of Billionaires in Disguise, we get a much deeper look into Maxence's life, and his mind. We begin to understand why he behaves the way he does, his deeply rooted motivations. Max has a beautiful gorgeous body, but a damaged soul, and this really becomes clear, little by little, over the course of this book. Maxence is really beautiful inside and out and he has to figure out in this book what he is going to do with his life.
During this trip we start to see more sides of Max as he starts open up to Dree and they bond while she is helping the sick. He is a very charismatic and persuasive man. He is very drawn to Dree but can’t figure it out is it for her safety or is because he has true feelings for her. I definitely highly recommend this book. I can't wait to purchase and read Prince.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book is thought provoking and so interesting. Is it fine to seemingly do good works in order to make a financial profit later? Actually, the “good works” are to provide mini neonatal set ups to poor villages up and down the Himalayan mountains to save prematurely born babies. The catch would be that the villagers would not have the knowledge or money to actually use them. Besides the fact that the conditions of the country wouldn’t provide enough solar energy or water for the proposed project.

Dree and Max and most of the rest of the group find so many other medical needs in the mission. The complications of housing 5 man and one woman in three tents, and keeping warm in increasingly colder temperatures are just a side problem They come up with a better solution to serve the needs of the area that can provide a means of transportation that the villagers could maintain and use to get to a hospital when needed.

When they get back to a bigger city, the security chief from Monaco is waiting for Max, things have changed in the month he has been gone. He is so conflicted as to how he can best serve the world to help make it a better place. Hopefully the next phase of his life can bring him happiness and make a difference.

[Erin Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 star Review Order (A Billionaires in Disguise: Maxence #2) by Blair Babylon
 
AUDIO REVIEW:

Firstly you must listen to this series in order so if you have not read or listened to book one, Rogue, you need to stop and do so before you move on to Order. This book picks up where we left off in Rogue.

Narrated by Shane East and Lucy Rivers, they did a great job in bringing Ms.Babylon’s story to life and I loved listening to Order. In this book there are so many twists and turns and this book cemented my love for Maxence and the woman who captured his heart Dree.

Oh what a tangled web we weave, when we practice to deceive. Through a series of lies and omissions, Dree Clark is shocked to come face to face again with the sinfully hot man she met in Paris, Augustine, in of all places, Nepal. Except here he is better known as Deacon Father Maxence Grimaldi.

Maxcence is such a complex man and Shane certainly captured this in his performance. The chemistry that smoulders between them is intense and their connection is deep. I was captivated by this story from the first word to the last.

This was a fast paced adventure which had me on the edge of my seat as I listened to this story. Order was well written, witty, nail biting, suspenseful, intriguing and all in all a great book to listen too.

I cannot wait for the next book, Prince.

[Carol 27 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that we finally get to see Max as his alter-ego, Deacon Father Maxence and that we begin to understand that there’s more at play for him than merely desire, in his quest to become a Jesuit priest. Over the years, in some of the other stories, we’ve learned snippets of Max’s life through the eyes of his close friends. Now, we have his own narrative, which brought so much clarity to the choices he’s made. I enjoyed the team’s journey into the wilds of Nepal along with the challenges they encountered to fulfill their mission. It was also terrific to see Dree in her element as an ER nurse practitioner. She was knowledgeable, experienced, compassionate and quick-thinking.

When I finished reading this compelling tale, I had several thoughts: First and foremost – I loved it! Secondly, it was a deeper, more profound reading experience than what I was anticipating – which was fantastic! And, thirdly, the next installment – ‘Prince’, cannot come soon enough! The story is well written and the characters are well-defined and convincing. There’s some adventure, danger, conflict and humour along with a range of emotions and a few steamy encounters. I received an Advance Reader Copy and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have waited for Maxence's story and have yet to be disappointed in what I have gotten of his story so far! In this edition of Max and Dree's story we meet up with the pair as they do mission work in impoverished villages in Nepal after Dree learns that Maxence is an ordained Deacon and has the desire to be a Jesuit priest.

This portion of their story was thought provoking and at times emotional as the pair and their team work to help others. With some depressing and destitute places that they have encountered, Max and Dree continue to fight the attraction that they have to each other making it painful to watch as they fight their feelings. In the end, the truth comes out about Max's true identity and the they have have a new challenges to face.

Max and Dree continue to be strong characters with scorching chemistry. They are both compassionate to others as they strive to help others to the best of their abilities in the world. I was hooked to their story and i can't wait to see what happens for the pair next.

The narration by Shane East and Lucy Rivers was well performed. The pair did a great job continuing to bring this story to life making it an enjoyable listening experience.

[ButtonsMom2003 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need more now! 😊

Order picks up where Rogue left off and I have to get this out of the way…the books must be read in order and Order ends on a cliffhanger. Have no fear, though – Blair Babylon has never failed to finish a series in a timely manner. In fact, I’d be willing to bet that Prince, the next book in the series, is already finished.

Like all of Blair’s books, this one caught my attention and held it from beginning to end. Her writing is witty and engaging and the story is suspenseful. There are many very emotional scenes in this book as Dree provides medical assistance to those in need. She sometimes has to deliver bad news and it tears her up.

Things finally come out about the stories Maxence and Dree told each other back in Paris. Some things that Maxence feared come true and others don’t. They continue the sexy dance they’ve been playing with each other. I hate to be more specific because I’m afraid that anything I say might be a spoiler.

While the ending for Order didn’t seem as shocking to me as the one for Rogue it still left me anxiously waiting for more. I can’t wait for Prince!

An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.

[Rosemary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blair has done it again! The master of series writing keeps getting it right. For me, it’s the amount of research and attention to detail, that allows me to become so immersed In every story she writes. Maxence series started off with a bang and each book keeps getting better and better. Max is a complicated, complex man. His calling to the priesthood is powerful, but his continued “falling of the wagon” into a beautiful woman’s arms, has become a problem. Especially after his 4 day fling with Dree in Paris. He can’t stop thinking of her and the passion they shared. He is just as shocked as Dree, to open his Parrish door, and see her standing there, instead of the male nurse he was expecting! Who would’ve know that the name Andrea, could be pronounced so differently? For Dree, her escape from the drug dealers back home who killed her ex, wasn’t looking good. How did Augustine become Father Maxence? Could she still hide in the remote villages of Nepal, to complete the month mission she’d sign on for? Grab your copy, a coffee and a quiet space to lose yourself in this steamy, dramatic offering from the award winning author, Blair Babylon!

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Max & Dree

I’ve been waiting for Maxence’s story for...EVER! He has always been a favorite character of mine as he weaves in and out through the books dedicated to his friends and family. Order is book 2 in the Max & Dree story arc and it picks up where Rogue left off.

These romantic suspense stories are so much more than you’d expect from a typical billionaire story. She pulls us fully into the world of royalty, luxury, wealth, and espionage; with a side of potentially deadly family drama. In this installment, we really start to see how Max’s personality has been forged. After a one-night stand turned one-week stand, Dree and Max parted ways. Unrelated circumstances reunite them in Nepal where they undertake an amazing journey through the interior.

Angsty love, compassion, deception and danger...all the staples of a contemporary romance series from Blair. You’ll want to read this series in order. I voluntarily received an ARC in exchange for an honest review, although I would have happily bought it! I’ve read more than a dozen of Blair’s books, and not once have I been disappointed.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dree Clark thought she'd had 4 days of heaven with tall, ripped, thoroughly hot Augustine, her knight in shining armor, until she discovered he was her priest... OMG this books going to be a blast!

The latest release in the Billionaire's series from Blair Babylon, takes us on a journey through Nepal when Dree joins a charitable mission while hiding out from mobster's who her dead ex-boyfriend owes money to.

Augustine, the rich, sexy billionaire from Paris is non other than Father Maxence Grimaldi. Dree is beyond shocked, there aren't enough tents to go around so she's sharing with Max means her resolve is tested to the limits. But she's not the only one finding it hard to abstain.
The books both interesting with the insight into rural Nepal, and hot with sexual tension while they both try to keep their hands off of each other.
I've really enjoyed reading this book of Max's series, his past is revealed a bit more, his reasons for wanting to become a priest.
The ending was a bit of a twist that's left me wanting the next book now!

[Jocelyne · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Series. You have to listen to this Series in order. I received an ARC, but I decided to purchase the audiobook version, and I don't regret it at all. The story continues where the first book ended. OMG! This story is heart wrenching, breathtaking, and captivating. There is lot going on in this story! The storyline is enthralling, filled with twists and turns. I loved to follow Maxence and Dree in their journey with a Catholic Missionary Group in Nepal. Maxence, a Priest and billionaire, is handsome, caring and protective. He is such a great and resilient person, and I loved to better know him in this installment. Dree is a wonderful woman, a dependable person, and a dedicated nurse. She is strong, caring, and smart. They share a strong and sizzling chemistry. They are so perfect together! I highly recommend it. Now, I can't wait to listen to the next book in the series, Prince, and I would love to have it now! I will listen to the interconnected series, Runaway Billionaire, while waiting for it.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maxence and Dree's story continues in this phenomenal installment of Billionaires in Disguise. The transitions from where Rogue ended is smooth, picking up from where it left off. Order is brilliantly composed, raw, heartfelt, gritty, and a thrilling journey. My favorite scene was when Dree comes face to face with Max, who now has taken vows priesthood. The attraction between them is palpable and all-consuming; I loved it!

Blair Babylon is a master storyteller. I'd love to get a quick peek into her mindset and see how she invents these incredible storylines and captivating characters. Order is wholly engaging with vivid imageries; I could picture every scene and felt the emotions, intensity, heat, and suspense. I was thoroughly drawn into Dree and Maxence's journey.

Splendid performances by Lucy Rivers and Shane East; they embodied the characters, flawlessly portraying nuances of emotions, chemistry, and intensity, breathing life into every page. Order more than met my highest expectations, and I'm totally recommending this audiobook.

[Su · Rating 3 out of 5]

Language flows easily. Not too much of swear words (F an S words) which are product of stagnated brains. Technic is good though in some parts it became like too much of lecturing and preaching on social justice... Author used real Principality of Monaco and real parliamentary monarchy of Spain in the book with Princes from these countries with real family names etc. Personally I am not fun of blackening real people`s families or showing them like psychos and insensitive money grabbers even if it is true we don't know. It is like author is raping our thought process about real people. In my opinion fiction is fiction when it is not involves real people or families. Otherwise it will become a documentary which should have stricter rules about audacity of the story.

I am not a Catholic but many things disturbed on behalf of Catholism. Such as thought of an almost priest going for polyamory sex that also involves homosexuals' intercourse doesn't sit well with me. I don't find it romantic either, that in a supposedly straight romance book the hero sometimes attracted to men.

[Late Night Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can the third book be here already?! Getting to know more about Max in this book was truly wonderful. You know who he is as Augustine but you get a deeper look into the layers that make up Max, and it’s beautiful, his reasons for why he wants this life and how could I not love him more?! Dree is strong as ever and doing her best to deal with the situation they have been awkwardly placed in. She’s a rockstar getting to practice her ER nursing skills and I am in awe. The sexual tension between these two is unreal in this book. Just woooww!!

This story goes deeper than just a surface level romance-sexy book, this touches on real world issues that these characters have to face and attempt to solve. It gets deep guys, and I was here for all of it. I will be reading a lot more from Blair Babylon in the future, because her writing is beautiful and descriptive and I felt immersed in this world. Thank you for this amazing book!