REVIEW: The Billionaire’s Voice by J.S. Scott

The Billionaire’s Voice by J.S. Scott: Tessa Sullivan has overcome a lot over the past six years: the loss of her hearing, the loss of her ice skating career, the death of both of her parents, and having her fiancé leave her simply because she could no longer hear. Having returned to Amesport, Maine, she’s spent the time trying to pull her life back together. When she gets invited to participate in the Sinclair Foundation’s charity event for former Olympic athletes, she figures she can’t participate, no matter how much she wants to.

Micah Sinclair met Tessa at his cousin’s wedding; since then he hasn’t been able to get her out of his mind. He buys up a lot of land in Amesport, hoping to develop vacation homes for him and his two brothers. More than that, he wants to spend more time with Tessa.

I loved Michah. He went out of his way to learn ASL so he would be able to communicate with Tessa, even though she could also read lips. When she told him she couldn’t participate in the charity event because she was deaf, he refused to let her use that as an excuse. Instead he pushed her to find a way to perform her routine without being able to hear the music. He encouraged her whenever she needed it. And when he found out the reason her fiancé left her, he was angry because the man made her feel like she wasn’t worth anything since she could no longer hear.

“It doesn’t matter anymore. I made a lucky escape. If I had married him, I doubt I’d be the same person I am right now.”
” Yes, you would. But you’d also be his puppet on the outside, and that would have made you miserable. You shouldn’t have to change for anybody. You’re fucking perfect just the way you are.”

With Micah’s help, Tessa was able to step out of her comfort zone and try things she never imagined doing, including sky diving. He pushed her to figure out what really made her happy and to do whatever it took to obtain it. He basically encouraged her to really start living again.

Tessa wanted to thank him, but how did she thank a man for literally giving her back her life? Micah had never treated her differently because she had lost her hearing. He pushed her buttons, pushed her limits, but he never saw her deafness as a handicap. It was the first time anybody had ever treated her quite the same way they had when she could hear.

In this book we also get a little background on Micah’s two brothers, and I’m looking forward to reading their stories when they come out

This is the fourth book in the series but it can be read as a standalone. I haven’t read the previous three books in the series but had no problem following along with the characters in this one.

This is a beautifully written story filled with laughter, heartbreak, love, and some steamy scenes between the main characters. It’s about not letting a disability define you and overcoming your own fears that are holding you back. I highly recommend giving it read.

Book Info:

 August 30, 2016 | Montlake Romance | The Sinclair’s #4

As an extreme-sports mogul, billionaire Micah Sinclair is comfortable taking risks. But nothing—and no one—has ever challenged him like Tessa Sullivan. He’s fascinated by the woman who’s overcome so much, including the loss of her hearing. The petite blonde dynamo, a small-town restaurateur on the Maine coast, is the most courageous person he knows, and he wants her in his bed. Now all he has to do is convince Tessa to explore their desire.

After a lifetime of loss, Tessa’s finally come to terms with her limitations. Or she would, if a certain sexy businessman weren’t pushing her to want more. And to want him. All her remaining senses are clamoring for her to touch, taste, and feel. But her doubts tell her to go slow when their passion gets too hot.

Micah’s determined to prove to Tessa that she can still have everything she’s ever wanted, including his love. But will she listen to her head—or her heart?