Życie to nie bajka. Czy zaryzykujesz wszystko, aby wejść do świata, w którym rządzą pieniądze?
Za każdym razem, gdy Raine czytała o grubych rybach z Wall Street, bankierach i miliarderach, którzy z każdym dniem byli bogatsi, czuła ogromne rozgoryczenie systemem, w którym żyje. Nawet pracując na dwa etaty, nie była w stanie uzbierać odpowiedniej kwoty, aby opłacić kosztowną operację, która mogłaby uratować życie jej siostry Madison. Dlatego gdy otrzymała propozycję szybkiego zarobku, od razu zgodziła się podjąć zlecenia. Jedyne, co musiała zrobić, to zdobyć pewien przedmiot od znanego miliardera.
Nie było to jednak takie proste, jak się wydawało. Raine nieoczekiwanie wkroczyła do wspaniałego, ale też niebezpiecznego świata ludzi, dla których pieniądze nie grają roli. A tajemniczy i grzesznie przystojny mężczyzna zmienił całe jej dotychczasowe życie. W świecie Konstantina Tsarnowa, pełnym intryg i kłamstw, nie ma miejsca na okazywanie słabości.
Georgia Le Carre writes contemporary and adult romance and is the bestselling author of the Amazon # 1 bestseller,the billionaire banker series.
She lives in a little old 19th century romantic cottage, surrounded by the most magical garden, filled with fruit and walnut trees and teeming with wildlife.
Her diet includes all things chocolate and a voracious appetite for Romance reads, particularly new authors with a fresh voice.
When she is not feeding words into Amy, her precious laptop, she can be found lost in a long walk in the woods, particularly on moonlit nights; and often with the man of her dreams.
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This was an enjoyable read but didn’t blow me away.
Raine is approached by a woman and offered $50,000 to be in a charity auction. She needs the money so she says yes. She will not believe the mess she has got herself into. Konstatin is a billionaire and the supposed target of Raine at the charity event. Will this jaded man fall in love?
I enjoyed the romance aspect. Konstatin has never had a serious relationship so for Raine to turn him out was awesome. The sex was off the charts hot as this authors books usually are.
I love this author so I read everything she puts out. I will continue to support. This one just didn’t keep me up all night.
I was not in the mood to read this story where the hero had a thing for girls with naturally big lips and his mind was constantly on blowjobs! Dnf @ 26%
Style: Contemporary Romance Story: 3.5/5 Enjoyment: 4/5 Dark Level: 0/5 Sexual Level: SEX-citingly GOOD So GOOD Triggers: No Violence: No Male: Stoic, Jerk tendencies & Sexy Series: N/A Pages: 297 Audio: N/A Kindle Unlimited: Yes
STORY: Give me a story where a girl is desperate for money and willing to do anything for her family, like auction herself for a date and ends up with a billionaire any day. This one was a good read for me personally and finish it in one sitting.
Konstantin in the beginning came off stoic, hard, with maybe a tiny splash of jerk-ism. This read so good as his opening POV scene was an ok then moment because I see this is how we are starting off this book. Raine was your typical sister and daughter who works to make ends meet and also needs to come up with more money to help her sister. Desperate times call for desperate measures and Raine, bless her heart, she did not make the best choices at times, but that is part of what gives you a good read. I like the little suspense that was thrown in as that gave the story an appeal as well. Of course, you know this author always gives us the link to music that is so befitting for specific chapters. I enjoy them as always and found myself singing along (and this is why I went to bed late and paid for it the next morning, smh).
CHEMISTRY: Damn, sexually, these two go at it like rabbits. The author did not disappoint sexually in this book if you are a sex scene feen. It was like Raine was Konstantin drug of choice because he could not get enough.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS: I love the secondary characters in this book, especially Raine’s mom, so deserving in the end.
Maddy - Raine’s sister. Can she get a billionaire? She deserves it.
Lois - Raine’s best friend. Didn’t have a strong presence but loved her.
OVERALL, I enjoyed this read. It’s your typical billionaire story but I like the way it was executed.
✰✰TRIGGERS:
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
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Podchodzę do baru i zerkam na zegarek. Jestem przed czasem. Czterdzieści minut… Rozglądam się na boki i czuję odrobinę nieswojo. Uspokój się, to tylko bar - upominam się w duchu i uśmiecham do dziewczyny, która przeciera ladę. - Co podać? - Odwzajemnia mój uśmiech i podnosi błyszczący kieliszek. - Nie nie, to znaczy tak! Podać… Przepraszam, nic z kieliszka. Poproszę wodę niegazowaną z kawałkiem cytryny. - Oddychaj, myślę. On na pewno przyjdzie, a gdy go znowu zobaczysz, cały stres minie. - Nie ma sprawy. - Odpowiada uspokajającym tonem i odwraca się w stronę lodówek.
Obserwuję zimną ściankę szklanki, na której pojawiają się kolejne kropelki. Co kilka sekund bezszelestnie spadają na stolik. Podnoszę wzrok w chwili, w której docierają do mnie słowa…
- Posłuchaj, to nie będzie kradzież, rozumiesz?
Od kobiety, która je wypowiedziała, bije blask. Uśmiecha się, jest rozluźniona. Nie wiem, dlaczego sprawia, że robię się czujna. Jednak nie budzi niepokoju w barmance. A może tylko podjęła grę i udaje zainteresowanie?
- Podmieniasz je. Nikt się nie zorientuje. To łatwe pieniądze, potrzebujesz ich, mam rację? - Przepraszam, znajdzie Pani kogoś innego, odpowiedniejszego.
Mimo wszystko bierze od niej wizytówkę. Kobieta wychodzi, a dziewczyna za barem obraca kartonik w dłoniach niepewna, czy schować go do kieszeni, czy wyrzucić do najbliższego koszta.
Tydzień później wszystkie nagłówki krzyczą z pierwszych stron: Konstantin Tsarnow wylicytował kolację za milion dolarów! Pieniądze zostaną przeznaczone na cele charytatywne
A tuż pod nagłówkami zdjęcie… TAMTEJ barmanki. . . . - Oj. - Wymsknęło mi się z ust i nie uszło uwadze Jakuba. - Co tam? - Nie odwrócił się, zerknął jedynie przez ramię, ale wiedziałam, że liczy na odpowiedź. - Aaa, bo chciałam dać znać, że zaczynam czytać nową książkę, ale najpierw usiadłam, żeby przeczytać kilka stron i zobacz. - Unoszę książkę do góry. - To chyba więcej niż kilka stron. - Teraz już patrzy na mnie rozbawiony. - 212 dokładnie. Tak, chyba możemy uznać, że trochę więcej. - Zamknęłam książkę i przyłożyłam chłodną okładkę do czoła. - Idealna na jeden wieczór! - To chyba niedobrze? - Jakub zmarszczył brwi. Dla niego książka warta uwagi zaczyna się od 500 stron… - Zależy, jak na to spojrzeć. Ja lubię książki, które można tak szybko przeczytać. I takie, przy których się odpoczywa. Nie tylko! Ale od czasu do czasu. To taka… bajka dla dorosłych. - Bajka dla dorosłych, mówisz? - Nie patrz tak! Przez te dwie czy trzy godziny można pomarzyć o życiu z miliarderem… - Ucinam cicho i czekam na jego reakcję. - Ja Ci dam miliardera!!! - No tak. Innej się nie spodziewałam. - Spokojnie, nie przepadłam na dobre. Nie wszystko nie się podoba. - O? - Jestem bardzo daleka od teorii spiskowych, więc jeden wątek… No cóż. Podchodzę do niego z dużym przymrużeniem oka. O ile sam zamysł jest dobry - każde dziecko od najmłodszych lat ma smartfona, a dorośli są do nich przyklejeni dzień i noc i ma to swoje konsekwencje - to autorka popłynęła chyba odrobinę za daleko. - Czyli nawet w bajkach nie wszystko jest bajeczne. - Matko, skąd to wziąłeś! Zapamiętam. I nie zawaham się użyć w odpowiednim momencie! . . . Może to nie do końca bajeczna bajka, parafrazując Jakuba, jednak z bajecznie przystojnym i bogatym bohaterem. I umiliła mi jeden wieczór. A to już coś!❤️🔥 Jest bardzo gorąca, tak jak wskazuje oznaczenie na okładce: 5/5🔥 Jeśli szukacie właśnie takiej lektury - rozpalającej zmysły i z całkiem zgrabną fabułą, która wciąga od pierwszych stron - sięgnijcie śmiało🤭
Well this is certainly not what I expected from Georgia Le Carre. I am really at a loss to what I really think about this book. It is very different, that’s for sure. But I’m left somewhat confused. The very tone of the book, and the portrayal of the characters, and their interactions changes throughout the story, and by the end I’m left wondering what the hell I’ve just read?
If you want to read a sexy mysterious definitely not boring story with a sweet hard working kind hearted h who has a sick sister!! And a Hot mysterious Russian Billionaire!! An auction!! Hot sex and Unplanned pregnancy !! If your answer is yes Go for it 👍👍
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Another tale of potential post-humanism disguised as a romantic suspense. It all reads like some well researched, well informed, intelligent theory, but I can't, for a moment, take a single word seriously when the whole book is, as per usual with Ms. Le Carre's books, rife with spelling, grammar, and formatting errors. For someone who's reached bestsellers' lists, you'd think she could afford a competent editor or at least a proofreader.
I liked both Raine and Konstantin. The story kept moving and while one of my pet hates is when one character sits on something instead of just coming out with it. Here I let it slide.
It also had an unexpected laugh out loud moment. Raine isn’t stupid I accept that nor would I say she’s particularly bright. So after making what I consider several mistakes and doing certain things (no spoilers here). I nearly choked when she started quoting Sun Tzu’s Art of War.
Sun Tzu’s advice reverberates in my head, when able to attack, we must seem unable; when using our forces, we must seem inactive; when we are near, we must make the enemy believe we are far away; when far away, we must make him believe we are near.
5 stars Another phenomenal book by Georgina, I absolutely loved this book, Konstantine and Raine's story is addictive, captivating, and always edgy because you don t know what will happen next. Konstantin is an alpha hero and Raine is so good for him. Together they are perfect. The writing is amazing like always, and I did not expect the appearance of my favorite couple - Lana and Blake. My heart stopped when they appear, I do miss them and I think another book with them will be amazing. This is an amazing book with a great hero and heroine, an amazing story plot, and great secondary characters.
Loved this! This can be read by itself, but I love that characters from her other books make an appearance. Raine and Konstantin meet via a charity auction and both have their reasons for being there. Konstantin needs some positive PR and Raine agrees to be auctioned off because she desperately needs the money. There is intrigue from the beginning and what turns out to be a "job" becomes more than either expected. Now when the sparks aren't flying between them they must deal with his enemies that are fast becoming hers. Loved this! I received this ARC from Bad Boy Updates.
Tu nie ma przestrzeni na szeroką warstwę emocjonalną, nie ma też miejsca na stylistyczne uniesienia i sceniczną akuratność zdarzeń – w zamian czytelnik staje się świadkiem starcia rodzinnego dramatu z temperamentnie rozchodzącą się lubieżnością. Oszukać miliardera to powieść prowadzona z należytą jej śmiałością, optycznie skoncentrowana na łakomym wdzieraniu się w zaułki wzajemnej intymności, z pewnością sugestywnie zachęcająca do uruchamiania plastycznej strony wyobraźni. A jednocześnie subtelnie muskająca tak ważnych tematów jak śmiertelna choroba lub drastyczne różnice społeczne. To nie jest książka w żaden sposób fundamentalna, a jednak spełnia swój pierwotny cel – dostarcza rozrywki.
Note: chapter 1 konstantin (hero) has already have a blowjob with this GIRL (not the heroine) in f*cking chapter 1. what a GREAT! to start to drop this.
Konstantine Tsarnov is in a bind. The billionaire has a possible scandal on his hands, which is sure to end in a PR nightmare. To get out in front of it, the plan is to attend the Huntingdon Children's Hospital Charity dinner and spend half a million dollars on the dinner date auction. Raine Fillander is in a bind. She's working 2 jobs and picking up as many extra hours to help pay for her sister's expensive medical procedure to save her life. Filling in at the bar, a woman offers her a deal. The woman, Catherine, offers her $50,000 to take part in the auction, but she has to do an extra job. If she's chosen by Konstantine Tsarnov, she's required to steal a painting from his den because, according to Catherine, he stole it from someone else. The Russian billionaire can't believe his eyes when he sees the reluctant beauty, trembling on the stage. He has to be vigilant about anyone he spends time with because he has enemies all around, ready to steal the top secret project he's working on. He decides to take a chance and wants nothing more than to take her on a dinner date. He offers one million dollars for her and it's set. They are a wonderful couple and Raine quickly learns that he's not the grumpy, cold billionaire that he's been portrayed as. Konstantine introduces her to pleasures of every kind and their life together can only get better. A murder is committed, Konstantine is accused of being the killer and he's informed that Raine is behind it. The betrayal he feels and the realization that she is only a honeypot causes Konstantine to order her out of his life before he's taken to jail.. Raine knows she's innocent of betrayal, so she gets a backbone and works out a plan. The courtroom scene is exciting and Konstantine realizes just how far Raine will go to save him. This is a lovely story that's sensual and sweet and has some beautiful revelations. Perfect HEA for everybody!
Raine and her mother worked multiple jobs to help pay for her sister Madison's extensive medical bills and it was never enough. Now they were faced with a life saving operation and what were they to do. So when Raine was offered a large sum of money to take/'steal' something from Russian Billionaire Constantine she felt she didn't have a choice. Wow, when she met Constantine the chemistry became explosive. He was a smart man and knew something was a miss. This is a great story with well defined characters and an entertaining story line. Twists, surprises to keep you guessing. I enjoyed this book and I received a free copy of this book via Bad Boy Update and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ms. Georgia Le Carre has, once again, released pure gold, in The Russian Billionaire. I sat, and devoured this publication, from beginning to end, in one sitting. I promise you that I could not put this well thought out book down.
This is a great romance, that makes you think (& feel) outside of the box. Konstantin and Raine couldn't be more different, and yet at the same time, the same. This publication is one that certainly made me think and feel differently about some things that are more than important. I was absorbing every word of this book.
I was beyond fortunate to have requested an advanced reader's copy of The Russian Billionaire, from The Bad Boy Update, in exchange for my honest and voluntarily given opinion. I couldn't recommend reading this release more.
I love these Russian Billionaire's and this story of Raine and Konstantin is another example of this authors talents. What an unexpected appearance from Blake Barrington and Lana Bloom, all beit a brief one, their presence seems to take you back to the start with the Billionaire Banker series !! Back to the present and for me this is another notch in Georgia Le Carre's belt with this book...loved it !!
This was another amazing read by Georgie le Carre. She has transported once again into this mysterious word of conspiracy and intrigue. Not to mention the gorgeous characters and their passionate encounters does the trick. I was honoured to read this wonderful masterpiece. Well done.
I will continue to read and pass your books to my friends!! Keep up the great job! The storyline was just enough to keep me reading more about the setup and continue to read the next situation!! I like the story line 👍 and how she told the story line 👍! So sensual and intriguing moments!
This book is such a great addition to her line of stories. I love all the cameo characters that appear in this book. All the twist and turns in this book will leave you on the edge of your seat waiting for what’s next!! So so good.
Wasn/t sure I was going to like this but it is quite good. Had some information in it regarding AI that I had heard about in various ways and dismissed but the way she described it made it sound really possible and I can see it happening, especially with our current administration and the things they are doing. Kind of scary.
Georgia Le Carre writes interesting and sexy romance novels. They feature three dimensional alpha men and interesting women who embrace their sexuality. The fact that the male character is a billionaire makes some problems easy to solve, but there is an unexpected twist that brings more depth to the story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Georgia Le Carre is an author that weaves great characters into great storylines into steamy, steamy reads. And she's done it again with this book. Konstantin Tsarnov, a Russian Billionaire, a player, and a man not about to be tied down. To clean up his image, the Huntingdon Children’s Hospital charity dinner and gala is coming up so he needs to attend and look philanthropic. Raine Fillander is working several jobs along with her mother to help afford her younger sister's medical treatments. She is set up by a women to become an auction date at the children's hospital event and get Konstantin to buy her and he does. There is intrigue, action, crazy chemistry, steam, twists, and turns. Everything I love about Ms Le Carre's books. A great, steam, twisty read. I received an ARC from Bad Boy Update and this is my honest review.
This book brings us Raine and Konstantin Tsarnov. Raine is a hard working girl, trying to help out her mom and especially her sister, who is ill and needs a bone marrow transplant. It is very expensive, and when Raine is approached about an auction that is taking place, and is asked to swap a picture if Konstantin bids on her, she accepts for money. She thinks it will be easy as she has no romantic feelings towards Konstantin. However, after their first date, it doesn't go as she planned, and the next thing she knows is she is flying to England with him. The more time they spend together, Raine realizes that Konstantin isn't what she thought he was, yes, he is secretive, but he is also extremely generous and loving. When she tries to get out the of the deal, they threaten her family. She has to go through with the plan, but what happens when Konstantin finds out? You'll have to read this. It is excellent. I highly recommend it. I did receive an arc for an honest review.
I'm not sure what to say about this one...I didn't 100% enjoy the characters, and the plot on and off fell flat for me, the premise was good but I don't think it was executed as well as it could've been, I also don't really feel the two main characters connection. Yet I just felt the need to carry on reading it. But either way it was sort and not too bad!
“My first instinct was right. She was always the honey trap. Always. I just made the mistake of thinking with my dick.”
What lengths would you go to to save the one you love? To protect those you hold in your heart? Would you sacrifice yourself for them? Raine doesn’t want to lose it all so gambles on the wild card but as she has never played a game so recklessly before will she even know if she’s holding the winning hand?
Thrown into a world of extravagance and the filthy rich she experiences how those with wealth live. Not everything is as it appears and she becomes a pawn in a much bigger game whilst striving to achieve her own goal. In a whirlwind romance Raine fights to stay true to her own nature whilst desperately discovering who she is when given the opportunity to be free... in his arms, in his bed, submerged in his world. Half truths and lies cause carnage but will Raine be able to hold her poker face?
This was another fabulous read by one of my favourite authors. The suspenseful story line interwoven with a billionaire romance had me on the edge of my seat, familiar faces pop in too creating an air of mystery as pieces fall into place. I can’t wait to read more about the ultimate fight for humanity.
♡♡I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book.♡♡
Blasts from the pasts
Characters = 5/5 Plot = 5/5 Romance = 4/5 Mystery = 5/5 Action = 5/5 Darkness = 1/5 Humor = 0/5 Stars = 5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Would I recommend this book = Yes Would I read future books by this author = Yes
I've said it once and I'll probably say it again. I LOVE that we get interactions with past characters in her books. It makes me think of the other books and now I feel some rereads will be in order. Especially back to The Billionaire Banker series. However, if you haven't ready any of her other books don't worry, this one can be read as a standalone.
LOVED THIS BOOK! It was mysterious. I get chills thinking about everything that played out. It really makes me think of things happening in the world today. Mind blown!
I absolutely loved the characters. -Raine is so strong and selfless. Always taking care of others. Smart woman and fast thinking too. -Konstantin is the typical Russian billionaire. Unstoppable. Only difference is that he is fighting a war against evil.
The romance between the two was also scorching hot.
najbardziej niedorzeczna książka jaką czytałam. Główny bohater mimo tej całej "miłości" o której istnieniu dowiadujemy się pod koniec, zachowuje się jak niewyżyty neandertalczyk, który nigdy wcześniej nie widział kobiety. Akcja szybka, niezrozumiała, a większość wątków się po drodze zgubiło. Nie wspomnę o nadmiernej fikcji literackiej, która napadła autorkę przy opisywaniu PIERWSZEGO zbliżenia głównej bohaterki w samolocie, brak komentarza. przez ostatnie 50 stron akcja toczyła się w takim tempie, że jestem pewna, że czytając jedną stronę tak naprawdę dowiedziałam się o całym roku. Porażka, mniej niż jedna gwiazdka
I enjoyed this book. The story was entertaining and I thought offered a nice blend of realism and also escapism. Raine was pretty relatable and easy to feel sympathy for and connect with. Constantine was what you'd expect and I found that appealing and hot! Together, their chemistry sizzled and I really liked the overall, intense feeling of their relationship. Drama and a ever increasing amount of tension keep you focused on the book and anxiously anticipating the outcome of this romance. This is my volitional, objective review.