Billionaire’s Club, Book 1
Synopsis: Billionaire Ryder Blackwell has got it all under control. The wealthiest cattle baron this side of the Mississippi, he’s built an empire for himself in hopes of getting distance from a tortured past. But when a stunningly sexy—and strong-willed—new vet comes to town just in time for Christmas, Ryder knows he’s met the one spirit he just can’t tame…Lara Montgomery doesn’t want to be involved with any man, least of all the rich, infuriating, and unbearably sexy Ryder Blackwell. She vows never to tangle with the charming rancher, but when he offers her the ultimate deal—one weekend at his ranch in exchange for a near-priceless horse—Lara cannot refuse. And as the nights get colder and their attraction gets hotter, Lara’s about to get all she’s ever wanted for Christmas…
Review: Amanda Bonilla/Mandy Baxter presents us here a new series, a cowboy romance. It’s been a while since I’ve read a story like this one but it was very nice to fall back into the genre. The format is pretty short, but it is also something that is interesting because it allows us to read the book between two novels and quite fast.
Ryder Blackwell owns a ranch and became a billionaire in years. He always gets what he wants, remains a highly coveted man and does not hesitate to control everything and everyone around him. Yet a person will resist him … Lara. He tries to invite this woman to a date since he met her but the latter refused each time. Stung, he will do everything to get her to come to the ranch and for that he buys the horse she wanted more than anything as it seems like the only solution. But by playing with fire, he may well be burned too. But whatever happens, Lara is determined to stay away from him!
I enjoyed getting to know these two characters. Lara is a young woman who is determined in her choices, and has nothing to do with Ryder’s money as she only wants to make a name in her city. She has not had an easy life and it is true that it is very easy to understand her desires, even if nothing is simple. We understand why she tries to stay away from Ryder and yet it’s true that it’s a shame. As for Ryder, he had a complicated life as well and we discover more about that in the story. He is a man who is used to getting everything he wants, and for once, this one resists him, making her even more irresistible. The tension and chemistry between the two is really explosive and it’s true that their relationship is full of sparks. It was really nice to see them together.
Before revealing all, I’ll stop there. I’ll just say that it was a great find and I’m curious about the next book in the series to see who will be featured this time.
Sarah
Wow! What an…interesting….cover 😉 Sounds like you enjoyed this book!
Melliane
yes! it was fun!
Jennifer Bielman
Ooooh, yummy. Sounds like good characters.
Finley Jayne
This one sounds fun-love it when the female lead plays hard to get 🙂 I’ll have to look for it-thanks for the review!
Melliane
yes me too. My pleasure
LilyElement
Yes!!! I love cowboy books, been awhile since I read one though. Adding this one 🙂 Great review
Melliane
me too I don’t read a lot of them but it’s always fun
Tracy Terry
Ah, the covers of the ‘cowboy’ books I remember my grandad reading have certainly changed, not that I remember him reading a cowboy/romance hybrid novel of course.
A genre I confess to having read little of, whilst I do like the sound of the story I’m afraid the cover does put me off.
Melliane
I can understand. It’s true that it must have been changed
kindlemom1
I love a good cowboy read and this sounds like something I would really like as well!
Jenny @ Supernatural Snark
I read a lot of romance, but I actually have never read a cowboy romance. How ridiculous is that? Must give one a try if only for the delicious covers alone. Thanks for the recommendation Melliane!
Melliane
really? You should try that!
kim { Book Swoon }
I love that the heroine, Lara, sounds like she gave this cowboy a good chase! I do love to escape with romances an it’s been so long since I’ve read one with a cowboy that I’m keeping this one in mind. Glad it was a fun read Melliane 🙂
Melliane
yes it’s true when it’s not that easy.
Heidi
I know what you mean, a good cowboy read is great in between other books. I appreciate that they focus on the simpler things and they are always fun.
Melliane
yes it’s a light read
anna@herding cats & burning soup
Oh fun! I love when the hero meets his match like that and the heroine gives him a run for his money and makes him work for it. I’ll have to look her up. I’ve not tried any by her yet.
Melliane
she is new in romance but I think she did a great job
Melissa (Books and Things)
I still haven’t gotten into the cowboy romance genre. This one might be the one I would enjoy. I like the sound of these characters.
Melliane
it’s nice, I think you’ll like it if you try the genre.
blodeuedd
I do love y cowboys 😉
Tanja
I cannot believe that I haven’t read any cowboy book yet. I mean I really want to but somehow our paths never crossed. Anyhow this one seems really interesting and I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Great review, Meliane 🙂
Melliane
Maybe one day you’ll try that!
Missie
The book sounds a lot better than the cover!
Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings
Kristi-TBF
I must say, the cover alone is quite intriguing! I must confess, I don’t think I’ve ever read a Cowboy romance! Perhaps I should give it a try? 😉
Melliane
it’s nic from time to time
kimbacaffeinate
Yum, I do love a cowboy, and have had luck with this author..going in my tbr pile..thanks!
Braine Talk Supe
As swoony as this sounds, I just can’t do cowboy romance. They have zero appeal to me whatsoever
Melliane
At last, it’s one book less
Silvia
I love cowboy romance and this sounds really good… Thanks for reviewing, Melliane! 🙂
Brandi Breathes Books
Lara and Ryder sounds like characters I could really enjoy
Keertana @ Ivy Book Bindings
I’m glad to see you enjoyed this one so much! I tried another one of Baxter’s reads and I just don’t think it was for me, sadly, but glad to see she’s working out for you. 🙂