GRR Reviews Hiding with the Billionaire by Donna K Weaver

Ahri's husband told her that she needs to leave their home and hide, then left with his own stuff, even leaving his toothbrush behind. When she noticed people who seem to be following her, and her place was broken into, she called her brother, the only other relative for help. And her brother called his partner/boss Rafe as his own project is at a crucial phase. // Rafe rose from poor childhood and emotionally abusive father to billionaire CEO, with his best friends as fellow owners. When one of them asked for a favor, he can't say no. Plus, he was rather fond of Ahri, but he wouldn't woo someone else's wife. Rafe gave Ahri a job under an assumed name, and showed her that his family can be hers... if she wanted. But when the body of Ahri's husband was found, it's clear that whoever killed him is still out there, and still looking for her...

Nice plotting, with all the proper gaming terminologies right. Ahri didn't feel very Asian or Korean, but that could simply be because she was born in the US and received mainly American education. Even the final fight was done properly when two geeks ALMOST committed a TSTL moment. 4.5/5

GRR Reviews The Bride's Billionaire by Sophia Summers

Kayla is in Rio for business, but while there, she went into the world-famous wedding boutique to help a friend shop for a wedding dress... and met a fellow American, Tyler, admiring her looks. Tyler is friendly, gorgeous, and romantic. And they had a great time. They stayed up late till 3AM doing samba and more. It's not until the business meeting next day that they meet again in surprise, and realized they are competing for the same client... And in business, someone must lose... Right?

Ah, VERY sweet. The only problem is at the beginning, where Tyler "slipped a Benjamin"... in Brazil? Tsk, tsk. 4.5/5

GRR Reviews Between Friends by Charlotte Blake

Sarah knew Ethan mainly as her roommate's boyfriend... Until her roommate dumped Ethan for someone else. But her roommate is fickle. When she "broke up" with her current BF, she wants to get back with Ethan, only to get back with her current BF again. Sarah didn't like that, but it's not her relationship. She maintained friendship with Ethan and the other guys, but she's wondering what's she doing with life, as she barely survived pre-med in UC Berkeley and didn't bother applying to medical school. Now stuck in dead-end waitressing job, she's pondering when she started to notice that Ethan seems to have feelings for her... more than just a friend. When the four friends scraped together funds for a quick trip to Paris, city of love, Sarah and Ethan's relationship went to a different level... but should what happened in Paris stay in Paris? Or should Sarah and Ethan go public... and risk Sarah's roommate finding out that her roomie is dating her ex? And does that even matter?

Hmmm... I honestly don't recall seeing anything in the girl code that says you can't date your roommate's ex. I guess the only thing Sarah can be blamed for is not come right out and say "I'm going to date your ex". There's some serious angst, but mostly self-inflicted. 4/5

GRR Reviews Not Just Another Billionaire by Emma Kingsley

Logan didn't want any part of his dysfunctional Marshall family and gladly let his brother took the reins of the family "Marshall Resorts" empire. But now, when someone had leaked the plans of their latest development to their competitor, and their competitor managed to launch practically the same project (even in the same zipcode!) ahead of Marshall project breaking ground, Logan is forced to go back and save his family legacy. Imagine his surprise that he saw a familiar face there... // Emily was betrayed by her high school sweetheart who had promised to marry, but then reneged. She dedicated herself to work, and was just promoted to vice president of marketing of the new project. She celebrated by a girl's night out with her bestie, and met a gorgeous man under somewhat awkward circumstances. Then she went to work... only to discover that the project was leaked... and may not need a new VP anymore. Furthermore, she discovered that the hottest guy she'd ever seen was her new CEO. //   The atmosphere is tense, and mood sour. Logan needs a plan, and Emily has an idea. It sounds doable... Until sudden Emily was accused of being the leaker...

It's NOT one-night-stand meets again, so at least that's trope-breaking. I like the twist, and it does make sense. That's pretty good for a short novel. 4/5

GRR Reviews Summer with the CEO by Alexa Rivers

Eli is the CEO of his real estate holdings company. While he's a great CEO, his people skills are practically non-existent, due to his screwed up family. He just bought quite a bit of land in a small town that's going to be a big tourist destination soon, with plans to open up a shopping mall and such. But the locals don't seem to be happy about it. When he saw that a reporter had written an article critical of the project, he's determined to make that reporter see reason... and thus Eli met Aria... // Aria wants the promotion to senior reporter in the local paper, and that means write stuff that locals care about, and the biggest issue is the new development project. Meeting the gruff Eli wasn't a great start, but soon Aria saw through the gruff exterior, and fell for the CEO, while Eli learned that perhaps his people skills can be honed. But a one-night-stand which resulted in pregnancy means Aria and Eli have some huge decisions to make, even as Eli struggles with his sister and his family who can't be civil to Aria...

Not bad, but not that good either. Eli knew he's not a people person, so WHY does he think he can convince the reporter to retract the article? The "evil family" angle was totally trope and cliche, and the epilogue change of heart just feels untrue. 3.5/5

GRR Reviews Second Chance on the Corner of Main Street by Meg Easton

Whitney loves fun but lived secretly in fear of people around her leaving. Her mother left. The mentor that taught her everything about running the town newspaper left. Even her high school boyfriend left. All she has is the town newspaper, and that can't leave her... and she can't leave it. Then Eli came back to town... // Eli left town twelve years ago, and built a successful team-building business. But when his father had an accident, he had to come back to help run the outdoor rental business, even if he had to confront a town that never forgets, a father he can never please... and the girl he left behind. // When Whitney and Eli got paired to decorate the Fall Market, they have to confront their old feelings... and old wounds. Will they use their second chance wisely?

Sweet, with just enough angst to keep things interesting. The two are not like outright "enemies", but the "betrayal" 12 years ago is definitely not something that can be easily forgiven. But really, no contact for a dozen years? Really vindictive, the pair. 4.5/5

GRR Reviews A Billionaire of Her Own by Emma Kingsley

Andrew Knight created a social dating network and almost instantly became a billionaire. Being a geek, he detests publicity, despite having model good looks. When his company stock ran into trouble, and his PR team insist that only Andrew himself appearing in public can turn things around, he reluctantly agreed to do an interview for a famous magazine, where he will lie to the world... that he believed in one true love all along and that lead him to create the company. He did not expect Maggie to be his interviewer. // Maggie just landed her biggest assignment as a writer for the magazine, and Andrew is the most gorgeous and enigmatic man she had ever seen. And it's clear that Maggie and Andrew connected instantly. But Andrew had to lie to Maggie about being a hopeless romantic... But which is the real lie?

Good amount of angst, even though the darkest hour feels a bit forced. 4/5

GRR Reviews The Billionaire's Secret Heir by Emma St Clair

Beckett just got the ultimatum from his father... He has six months to produce an heir, or the company will pass to his brother. Having been betrayed by his previous fiancee, Beckett has no prospects nor did he plan to get any. Then came the news that he may have fathered a daughter... // Madi is raising Becka alone after death of her sister. But Madi needs child support from the father, whom a friendly lawyer said is none other than Beckett. // Beckett and Madi meet, as Beckett needs an heir, and Becka would do. Madi is not about to give up custody to a cold single businessman, and Beckett can't really let his heir be raised elsewhere... But is Madi a golddigger like her sister? Is Becka really Beckett's daughter? Or does that even matter?

Good twist, and actually quite sweet. The mixed feelings really come through. 5/5

GRR Reviews A Celebrity Proposal by Layla Holt

Tanner is a billionaire CEO who enjoys an annual "break" for a month, living in his hometown and minding the family store so his parents can go on their yearly vacation. It's supposed to be uneventful, and his town knows how to protect him. He didn't anticipate wanting to help the blonde bombshell, Erika, who's the town's kindergarten teacher... But when his attempt to help by pretending to be her fiancee ended up with her picture (and his) in tabloids, and paparazzi appeared in town chasing them, Erika was stunned. She valued her anonymity, preferring to deal with her own loss her own way. But Tanner is too handsome and nice of a guy to pass up, even though he's out of her league. So is the romance real, or just fake?

I honestly didn't feel much of a connection, as the romance started as "just helping out" and became an UNINTENTIONAL "fake engagement" which THEN turned into real love?!  It just feels... lackadaisical. It's sweet, but not much else. 2.5/5