The Billionaire's Lockdown Baby

Babies and Billions #7

by Holly Rayner

I accepted a job on the other side of the world just to get away from him…
How did I end up pregnant with his baby?!

Aubrey Simons has been in love with her boss for the past four years. Having finally decided to bite the bullet and tell the gorgeous Damon Parker how she feels… she not only fails to do that, but gets drunk and ends up in his bed!

Furious and heartsick after he simply suggests they forget it ever happened, Aubrey accepts a job offer from his biggest business rival—halfway around the world, in Australia.

Before she can tell Damon the news, however, he requests her assistance on a work trip to a remote island. Aubrey promises she’ll hand in her resignation just as soon as they get home… but then a volcano erupts, leaving the two of them trapped there together!

Try as she may, Aubrey is unable to resist Damon’s charms, and their time spent in isolation together leads to another sizzling night of passion. It’s clear the man has feelings for her, but he seems determined that their relationship remain purely a physical one.

With her heart breaking even as she falls deeper for him, Aubrey vows to get her oblivious boss out of her life for good—until she discovers she’s pregnant, and the baby can only be his!

Genres: Romance

193 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 5, 2021

Reviews

[Kacy L. Kennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

First off, I just want to say this book does not happen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, lockdown does shove your mind in that direction, but that's not the case.

3.5 stars

Aubrey has been in love with her boss, billionaire Damon, for years now. Despite her seemingly lax surfer girl personality, she works hard as Damon's assistant and he wouldn't be able to survive without her. To celebrate her fifth anniversary working as Damon's assistant, he takes her to dinner at a fancy restaurant where it's pretty obvious she doesn't fit in. Aubrey plans to finally reveal her love for Damon at the dinner since it's just the two of them, but finally saying it out loud and potentially ruining the friendship they have pushes Aubrey to drink. A lot. Tipsy but determined, Aubrey tries to tell Damon her feelings, but a kiss from Damon leads them both back to his place. After a one-night stand, Damon promptly tells Aubrey that it never should have happened and that they could just forget about it. Thus began a series of unfortunate events that pushes Aubrey to accept a new position with Damon's direct competitor halfway around the world, just to get away from Damon. But when said competitor tells Damon that he's signed a deal with one of Damon's major clients, Damon pulls Aubrey back in to travel to Saipan to convince them to backout of the deal. Now Aubrey's stuck in a foreign country with the man she loves who's pretty much rejected her after sleeping with her. One thing leads to another and they sleep together again, and are pretty quickly falling in love. Yay, great! Only Damon is pretty messed up by the concept of love and doesn't really think she has feelings for him. Except she does and now she's pregnant with his baby. But finally, they talk through everything, get their client back, and happily ever after.

So, I've read some of Holly's previous works, and like always, the romance between the two characters was pretty cute when they weren't fighting. But Damon was annoying to me. Yeah, he's got some pretty deep psychological wounds from his parents' failed relationship that pretty much ruined romance for him, but that doesn't mean he needs to be a jerk to Aubrey. I mean, Aubrey was kinda annoying too, but significantly less than Damon because she didn't have the trauma to work through. Most of the problems between them, honestly, could have been solved if they just sat down and talked everything through, but no, they have to make assumptions and overthink everything and hide away their thoughts and feelings. The entire lockdown situation in Saipan felt very forced and almost unexpected, but maybe that's because I barely know anything about the place. It definitely just seemed like a way to force the characters together to work out their issues and end up together. The unexpected baby plot element was a bit unexpected too, but then again, the first time they sleep together, it was basically a fade-to-black until Aubrey wakes up - alone - in Damon's bed. I'm just really glad Damon and Aubrey were able to work through their issues and get their happily ever after. The epilogue with the wedding with their baby girl, Coral, was absolutely adorable and actually felt like a good way to end the book.

So if you enjoy romances between bosses and their employees, billionaire heroes, and unexpected love babies, you'll probably enjoy this book. It was pretty good; not the absolute best but not the worst either. Pretty simple and easy to read, and you won't want to hit yourself in the head because of all the drama.

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[Knight Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Billionaire, Damon Parker had his head only in business because anything else might cause him pain. The only friend he had was his assistant, Aubrey Simons, but that may all go down the drain if his attitude does not change and fast. They went to dinner to celebrate Aubrey's five year anniversary of being his assistant, where she fully intended to tell him she was in love with him, but they both ended up drinking to much ending instead at his house in bed together. The next morning, Damon was like let us just pretend it never happened and go on like normal. Needless to say Aubrey was crushed and could not get away fast enough. She knew then that she could no longer work for Damon, and she had gotten a job offer from his biggest competitor, so she accepted a position with them. Before she could tell Damon, she was leaving he called with an emergency trip. They did not much more than get to their destination until there was an explosion and everything was placed on lockdown for a week. During that week they seemed to get closer, but once again Damon was like we will just pretend this never happened. Aubrey was more furious than ever. Would she ever have it out him? What was the explosion? Would they ever get to their meeting? This was a most unusual story with a classic stupid man and a shy woman.

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[Karen Nastasio · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was amazing, emotional, frustrating, crazy, maddening, sad, a volcano, but amongst it all there was love. Damon Parker is the CEO of Pacific Broadcasting in Hawaii and his perfect assistant is Aubrey Simons who has been in love with him for the last two years and now decides to tell him at dinner and after a few drinks is unable to drive and Aubrey gets in the limo with Damon and that’s where it all starts and after an amazing night together the next morning everything goes horribly wrong when Damon says let’s pretend that nothing happened and move forward. It broke Aubrey’s heart to hear these words because she gave him her virginity and he is treating her like she was just another woman he slept with and was discarded. Leaving him and the company was the best idea and maybe in time it wouldn’t hurt so much after a while and so she excepted a job offer with Josh Brody and Damon’s biggest rival. But with an unexpected trip away to Saipan and before she leaves him for good they end up in lockdown because of the volcano eruption, so can these two finally admit that there is more they want from each other or will this chance slip through there fingers.

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[lf · Rating 4 out of 5]

What to do when you are locked down in Hawaii

The Billionaire's Lockdown Baby is the seventh book in the Babies and Billions series. It is the story of Aubrey and her billionaire boss Damon. She has been his assistant for four years and all that time she has been in love with him. When they end up spending a night together he acts like nothing ever happened which breaks her heart. Instead of sticking around she knows she has to leave and ends up finding a job with his competition. Before she can leave she still has one more important job which meant taking a trip together to Hawaii. There things take an interesting turn when they are trapped together for a couple of weeks because of an erupting volcano. When Aubrey finally tells Damon she is leaving and he ends up thinking about what he wants, as he never thought she would leave.
This is a nicely written and engaging story. The characters are well developed and at times I wanted to reach out and cuff Damon upside the head for the way he was behaving. But Aubrey was great as she found her backbone even when she was heartbroken and made the right decision for her. The only question is will Damon do the same for them.

I received a copy of this book and am leaving my honest review. My opinions are all my own.

[Charmaine Nouwen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Billionaires Lockdown Baby by Holly Rayner is an interesting,entertaining,a bit emotional and enough sexiness to go around..Damon is a CEO of his Marheting company base in Hawai,workaholic and blind when it comes in romance..Aubrey is a simple island woman,smart,sexy and totally in love with her boss for five years and love surfing..when Aubrey and her Boss Damon meet up in a restaurant for her 5th years anniversary working for Damon she told herself that this is the night shes going to tell him how she feel about him but she needs a little bit of alcohol to say it,after the dinner she was drunk and Damon told her hes going to bring her home but when they sere at the car things progress all of a sudden they kissing and spend the night in Damons place but in the morning instead of a good one it turned sour when Damon pretend that nothings happened,and forget everything like normal, hurt and ashame Aubrey left and told herself she need a new job away from Damon but Damon have a different idea he book a flight going to saipan for work and all breaks loose! what Aubrey gonna do specially now that shes pregnant with her boss baby? read it to find out!

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[Korkoi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Opening Pandora’s Box -
Damon had always been emotionally stagnant because of his childhood and due to that fact, he had never had a serious relationship. However, he had managed to make his personal assistant his best friend and confidant. Aubrey had been in love with her boss for a few years, but she had never done anything about it. However, just when she summoned the courage to tell him about it, they crossed the friendship line. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding the next day and an urgent business issue, sent them on a rollercoaster of emotions and forced them to communicate their feelings.

Holly Rayner showed her talent for storytelling, by being able to weave together the truly hilarious moments with the touching moments really beautifully. This is a sexy, steamy and entertaining story, with well-developed and likeable characters, that makes the time it takes you to read the book, really worth it.

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[Susan Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book brings us Aubrey and Damon. Aubrey has been in love with her boss Damon for 4 years, but he doesn't know. According to Damon, he doesn't know what he would do without his assistant, as she is always there for him. She is tired of him not knowing about her feelings. He invites her to dinner and she decides that would be the perfect opportunity to tell him, however, things don't go as planned, however they spend the night together. The next morning, he acts that it was a mistake as she is heartbroken. Aubrey decides that she is going to leave Damon and finds herself a new job with his competition, but she has one more job to finish which is going to Hawaii. While there, there is a volcano eruption and they are lockdown for a couple of weeks. Damon was hot and cold during this trip and it left Aubrey feeling angry. Finally, Aubrey tells him about her new job and Damon realizes she is serious. He thinks about what he life will be like without her and finally, the light bulb comes on and he realizes he does love her. This was a great read and I do recommend it.

[Raecharmed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aubrey is Damon's assistant and she has feelings for her boss. Then one night they both give into temptation and are together. However the next morninag he acts like its nothing and its business as usual which hurts her. So she makes plans to get a new job and move on. But before she can Damon calls her to go with him on a busines trip and she goes and they fell into bed together again. While things heat up between them Aubrey still worries about what it means. Then she sees that she is late and takes some tests to see if she's pregnant and sees that she is. Will she continue her plan to move on from Damon? Will Damon wise up and admit what he feels for Aubrey? Can they finally communicate what they are going through so they can get their happy ending?

This is anamazing story that once I started it I couldn't put it down. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.

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[Ronel Olver · Rating 4 out of 5]

For 5 years Aubrey kept her unrequited love for Damon to herself. but at a celebratory dinner things get out of hand and they end up in bed together. Unfortunately for Aubrey Damon acts as if it was just sex and to forget about it and tells her as much, in turn breaking her heart. Aubrey decides it might be best to leave and start looking for a new job, while Damon continues to steam roller over her and her wishes dragging her off to an island where they end up stranded. When Aubrey finally had enough and she decides to take the new job offer plus she has to tell him about the baby, things take a sudden turn and Damon finally gets a clue, but he is not sure what to say or do or if it will even be enough to make her stay.

Fun Read - really enjoyable. Great characters, well developed and loveable. for a smart man Damon can be dense makes you want to smack him.

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[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

And Baby Makes Three
Aubrey and Damon will take you on an emotional roller coaster. If you like office romances with your boss, this books for you. They were platonic best friends and soulmates. Damon had a lot of childhood baggage that prevented him from any serious relationship. She was secretly in love with him but afraid to express her true feelings. Their chemistry was off the charts so it's only natural that one night when she was tight that they'd end up in bed together. She was heartbroken when he told her the next morning that it was only about the sex. The characters were likable and well developed. The story line was entertaining with some twists and a surprise or two. A steamy romance that was fun to read. I received a free ARC of this book from Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Ellen Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved Aubrey & Damon's story do much I read it in one go. I know Audrey has loved him since she started working for him but he had no idea so when they woke after sleeping together telling her it was a mistake & to forget about it i felt a bit sorry for her. When they'd gone on a business trip there was a disaster on the island meaning they had to stay in the house they were at on their own which resulted in them spending the night together & again the next day he dismissed it. The pair were driving me mad she was too soft kept letting him get close knowing the outcome but then I wanted to slap him around the head to open his eyes what's in front of him & man up. I'm glad they eventually agreed on something at the end.

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[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a enjoyable story. Aubrey had worked for Damon for 5 years and wanted to let him know how she felt for him. Damon took her out to dinner for her 5 year anniversary. They both drank to much and ended up in bed. The next day, he said he wanted to forget it happened. that hurt her feelings so bad, she started looking for a job away from him. Damon was truly clueless about how he felt about her until he thought he was going to lose her. I felt bad for aubrey during their trip as he was back and forth and she finally cracked. It was fun to watch him make his lists and figure out what and who he wanted. He just needed to to tell him.

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[sherri jones-teachout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Typical clueless man.
Aubrey has been in love with her boss Damon for five years. After celebrating her five years with the company, and after consuming a little too much wine, she kisses him. They end up in bed together but the next morning Damon tells it meant nothing and they will resume their regular working relationship. Aubrey is heartbroken, goes home and accepts another job with his competitor. But before she can quit Damon needs her to fly with him to rescue a business account that a rival is trying to take from Damon. Trapped together after a volcano hits the island, how can her heart stand being around him for an extended period of time? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aubrey completes Damon, but is he wise enough to realize
Aubrey has worked for Damon for five years and has loved him almost as long. Damon looks to Aubrey for every resolution to everyday issues at work. Damon takes Aubrey to dinner to celebrate her work anniversary, then a whole lot more. The morning after is an abysmal failure on Damon’s part, forcing Aubrey to take action with her career. When his company’s territory is in jeopardy of being entered by his competitor, Damon and Aubrey fly off to lock down the deal in person. But Mother Nature throws a curve ball forcing them in to lockdown. What follows is a back and forth of emotions on Aubrey’s part as Damon flounders with her. How will it all end? You have to read to find out!

[Cathylynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aubrey has been in love with her boss Damon for four long years. She decides to tell him but she does not but they do end up in bed together. The next day Damon says lets forget this every happened. Aubrey is crushed and finds a new job with his competition. She has one more job to finish with Damon before she leaves. While on this trip Damon runs hot and cold. A volcano erupts and they are stranded. They end up in bed again. Aubrey has a parting gift from Damon. I loved how Aubrey felt the only way out was to move half way around the world. This is a great story with awesome characters. Together the two of them had so much heat. I loved it.

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[casvec · Rating 5 out of 5]

While celebrating several years of service, Aubrey and Damon end up taking the night a little far. The next morning when reality set in, Damon preferred to dismiss it as nothing happen. Done with that and her longing for her boss, Aubrey gets another job, with his rival. But before she leaves, Damon sees what he is missing, not only in business but in love. Can they work it out?

The story is nicely written and the character although sometimes you want to knock them upside their head are well done.

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[Kazza · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the storyline, thought it was different only for a muti-billionaire business owner Damon, he sure acted thick as, but he is a man never can see what's in front on them. It was well written but sometimes it did get long winded, and I was like get on with it. Other wise it was a good read. I like how Aubrey decided enough was enough but had a memory lapse n took two steps back. However Damon finally got his head out the clouds and sorted himself out. There could of been a bit more drama, like write more about the volcano, maybe put them in more danger.
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[Michele · Rating 5 out of 5]

The characters were so hot and cold with each other, it’s a wonder they worked so well with each other for so long. This storyline definitely has its ups and downs in the communication department, but I liked how Aubrey finally lays it all on the line to get her feelings out. I will say the Damon is completely clueless, but I did love his aha moment when everything finally clicks. A great ending for this couple, especially the closed quarters which we all know will drive just about all to the breaking point.

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[Sheila · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aubrey has worked for Damon for five years and is in love with him but he does not know until they end up sp ding the night together after drinking too much and he breaks her heart the next morning telling her they should forget it happened. She now knows the playboy will never fall in love with her so she takes a job with his biggest competitor in Australia. When one last business trip finds them stranded because of an erupted volcano they grow closer and once again he acts like nothing happened and she tells him she is leaving. Can Damon admit his feelings and get his girl back?

[Ashleigh · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars for Damon and Aubrey

I feel so guilty for only giving 3.5 stars for this book, which I think is a first for me on one of Holly's books .
I th I no the main issue Damon and Aubrey had was lack of communication, which was odd considering their working relationship, also probably worked well because of Aubrey's organisational skills 😀
I just found this book very up and down, it dragged a little bit in some places for me, but that won't stop me from recommending (it's probably just my opinion) and looking out for Holly's next read!

[Helena Mendes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this story, Abrey and Damon's is that of the old adage "you only value something when you lose it". Damon's only acknowledges his feelings after Abrey tells him she is leaving to work with his rival. However the story is very well written and is very romantic and has lots if heat between them. It is a great way to spend some lockdown or not time.

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[Kristi · Rating 5 out of 5]

No spoilers with this review.

Fantastic characters that are described so well you feel like you personally know them. They're endearing, easy to relate to and have an attraction toward each other and chemistry between them that can't be denied. The story is well written and Holly knows how to captures your attention and hold it from beginning to end.

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[Misty Goan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful well written forbidden boss romance story.  This engaging storyline was interesting, smooth flowing, miscommunications,  lack of communication, heartbrokeness, anger , passion, love, and more. I was addicted space after page with amazing characters that are smart strong and have sizzling chemistry. A fantastic journey to a HEA that kept me addicted page after page.  I voluntarily read and reviewed this incredible ARC. 

[Edna · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Billionaires Lockdown Baby {Babies and Billions Book 7)

Aubrey has been Damon's Assistant for five years and he can't function without her. He is totally dependent upon Aubrey to keep his schedule and his life together. They finally get together and they both are sorry because they feel their professional situation will be effected. They go on a trip to the Island of Saipan and are caught in a lockdown because the Volcano erupted.

[Bill Jakobsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really good book

The way the story was going I really didn't think Damon would wake up realizing he loves Aubrey. Aubrey has been his right hand girl at his office for five years, four of them she's been in love with him. The feelings, descriptions of his home, her love of surfing, the travel and people were so good. Read what she goes through to try to bring order back into her life without him. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Written by Cindy :)

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The Billionaire's Lockdown Baby" (Babies and Billions Book 7) by Holly Rayner is a good read. I liked Aubrey and Damon's story. This story is full of romance, passion, boss and assistant romance, and more. This is the first book in this series that I've read. I'm going to add the others to my wish list. Recommend to fans of office romance and series.

[S I · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a wild read! In love with their boss for years, getting the courage to finally tell him your feelings, getting drunk and being in bed with your boss, just to vow to stay away from him and do whatever you can and find out you’re pregnant with his kid?! Love, love, love the ride!

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[Lorraine Anton · Rating 3 out of 5]

Look what is right in front of you.

This book was a bit slow. The characters were pretty good. The plot and storyline were pretty good too.

Damon and Aubrey each were in love with the other. One of them was slower to realize the truth. Their chemistry was pretty Hot🔥.

See what happens to them.

[Maria Wagner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great read. A crush needing to surface, hidden feelings and a love so true. Makes my heart happy. The characters were wonderful. The storyline was spot on. The ending was absolutely beautiful.

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