When I was younger, I used to read the last couple of pages from a book just to see who died, if the people stayed together, if the cops would get the bad guy... you know what I mean. It's a habit I lost when I got older. But it's also a habit I wanted to resume with this one!

Vivian is a woman running from sins of a past she had no part in, and she ends up running from herself in the process. She doesn't trust the good things in life, she doesn't open up because then she could get hurt. Because she has been before.
Nate is a successful man. A billionaire. But very different as far as billionaires go, not your average I'm-so-pretty-look-at-my-expensive-stuff kind of rich guy. He has a past, and that past has shaped the man he is today. He was definitely not looking for Vivian. They were not looking for each other. But oh, they are in for a ride now.

And so are us, the readers, right there with them. It's an emotional rollercoaster between two people who don't want to relinquish control or lay down their guard but complete each other when they do. It's an "imperfectly perfect" relationship. It's amazing banter, with a lot of sass and so, so sexy. Yeap, definitely sexy.

Jessica Lemmon reminds us that regardless of the sins of our fathers, we all deserve a shot at happiness. And if that shot comes in the shape of a person who loves you despite (and especially for) who you are, the better.

Go get it. Read it. You won't regret it. ( )

Beautiful Story

It’s rare for me to read a book and immediately be taken with both the hero and the heroine. In Once Upon A Billionaire I found that as soon as Vivian and Nate were introduced, I was quickly enamored by both. They are such likable characters, each struggling to overcome something from their past.

This book isn’t a simple fall head over heels, at first site type of story, which was nice. Each character is guarded in their own way, both clinging to something from their past, not wanting to give up control. The walls built up by Vivian are much higher and tougher than Nate anticipates but he is not a man who gives up easily. I loved that Vivian is an incredibly strong, independent, fighter, even if that may not be how she always feels on the inside. She’s had her life turned completely upside down due to her secret and it’s kept her from getting close to anyone and everyone. Enter Nathaniel Owen, a smart, thoughtful, hardworking, hands-on type of man who, despite his dark past, has persevered. He’s decided he won’t stop until he finds out just what Vivian Vandemark is hiding. The way he is with Vivian is honestly swoon worthy and I loved all of it. It was wonderful to see these two characters find each other while working through long guarded secrets and pain.

This was a fantastic book by Jessica Lemmon, I loved everything about it! The pace was flawless, the characters were well developed and felt relatable. The surrounding characters were fantastic and perfect in helping to expand our main characters story developments past, present and future.

This is definitely worth the read. I can’t wait to see what Jessica has in store for us next in this series! I’m so ready!

I received an ARC of this book from the author and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. ( )