REVIEW: How to Blow It with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall

How to Blow It with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall: Arden is quirky, charming, generous, creative, and an odd mix of courageous and uncertain. He wants so badly to be a writer, but he undervalues his talent and voice. Caspian is an assured, powerful, alpha male and sexy CEO. He’s commanding and dominating, but also remote and struggles to really be vulnerable and let others in. On paper, Caspian has it all, but he’s the tortured billionaire type.

Together, Arden and Caspian are almost total opposites, but they complement each other. Arden brings a sense of fun and frivolity that is clearing missing from Caspian’s life. They have now weathered a storm and are re-committed to making their relationship work. They have great chemistry and complement each other well in the bedroom.

“Do you lie to me?” I heard myself say, in a very small voice.
“Of course not.”
“Are you sure it’s not just personally inconvenient to tell me that?”
“Not at all. It’s never convenient to commit to a course of action that is limiting.”

Caspian supports and pushes Arden to pursue his dreams. Their relationship is much like a rollercoaster, with them gaining momentum and becoming closer then only to free fall and slide backwards. Arden is much more open about his wants and needs, while Caspian is more guarded and secretive. There is some adorable banter and devastating secrets.

“Did he also pick out the restaurant?”
“He”-Caspian got all pinkish at the top of his cheekbones-“helped me come up with something you would like.”
“Maybe I should go out with him.”
“I would strenuously object.”

How to Blow It with a Billionaire is zany fun, sexy, and heartbreaking. Alexis Hall created entertaining and complicated characters. Mr. Hall provides angst, drama, humor, and a tangled web of family dynamics. This can be read as a standalone, but it is probably best read in order as a series. Fans of Anna Zabo and EL James will enjoy How to Blow It with a Billionaire.

Book Info:

Publication: Expected publication: December 12th 2017 | Forever Yours | Arden St. Ives #2

Be careful what you wish for . . .

Once upon a time there was a totally ordinary boy who fell for a cold, beautiful prince. Only it’s not a fairy tale, it’s my life. The prince is a billionaire called Caspian Hart. And we’re trying super hard to live happily ever after.

He’s everything I want, need, and can’t resist: a man who looks like a god and bangs like the devil. Except he’s still got his rules and he’s still got his secrets . . .

But if there’s one thing Caspian’s taught me it’s that you should never settle for less than you’re worth. And I’m worth his trust. I have to show him that I see him. That I’m not afraid of his passion, or his power, or his past. And that I won’t settle for less than everything.