Julian Worth isn’t a man with time to spare. Ruling his billion dollar empire with an iron fist, work is the true love of his life. Which is why when it comes to marriage, a strategic alliance matters more than love. Julian is more than ready to sign on for a little superficial dating and a marriage of convenience if it allows him to take his company to the next level. What he wasn’t ready for was the woman who shows up as his prospective bride.
Holly Abbott has spent her whole life coming in second. Being born four minutes behind her twin sister has defined her life. But when her headstrong sister refuses to go along with their father’s plan to marry her off into a cold business arrangement, Holly has to step up. Knowing the infamous Julian Worth will only entertain marrying the Abbott heir, Holly sets her identity aside to transform into her sister. It’s an easy enough plan. A few dates with a man who isn’t hers won’t hurt anyone.
Except Julian is nothing like the ruthless tycoon she expected. Soon she’s left to wonder, what will happen when her sister comes back and worse, how will she ever be able to give up a man who doesn’t even know her real name?
“Betraying the Billionaire is a charming little faux relationship tale brimming in heart-string tugging feels and toe-curling swoons!” -Misty P., Goodreads
“Equal parts funny, sexy, sweet and moving...Betraying the Billionaire pulled me in from the start and kept me thoroughly engaged and entertained until it’s sign-worthy happily ever after. Loved this book. Victoria Davies has another hit on her hands.” -Melinda S., Goodreads
“A wonderfully entertaining and sweet story. Loved both characters and how their relationship grew – quite unexpectedly to them both.” -Linda T., Goodreads
“I enjoyed reading Betraying the Billionaire, it was sweet, fun and at the same time an intense read with a touch of drama. I loved Julian and Holly together and their chemistry was super-hot. A book that kept me hooked right from the start and now looking forward to Lillian’s story.” -Urvashi H., NetGalley
“Good gosh! Such a great book!! I love Victoria Davies billionaire romances but this one was epic. I loved Julian and Holly and Lillian and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next one. FANTASTIC!” -Samantha P., Goodreads
Betraying the Billionaire was a sweet, intense and joyful read. I've read my fair share of "arranged marriages" books, but this one was in a league all of its own! Holly was a very relatable character. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, she was down to earth, kind and real. I found ...more
This was light and fluffy, just like I wanted! There were parts where the logic seemed a little flawed, but overall, it was sweet and adorable. Exactly what I needed after a heavier read! ...more
Three and a half stars.
Julian Worth is a foster-child turned self-made billionaire. Let down by people he loved in the past he has determined never to be hurt again. He feels that he is looked down on because of his humble origins so he decides to enter into a marriage of convenience, a strategic al ...more
Good lord, did I love this novel. I quite literally devoured it in the space of less than a day - even when I was supposed to have been doing work. But honestly? It was worth it - I've read one other of Victoria Davies' novels (which I also loved), but this - I truly have to say, has probably become ...more
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A sometimes lighthearted, sometimes tense billionaire romance .
The characters are great , love the twin swap thing .
Julian is wonderful as the Billionaire boss looking to marry to further his business, but when something doesn’t seem right he and his business partners have to dig very deep ...more
This was a unique twist on an “opposites attract” romance. I liked the setup and that the two twins were opposites. I particularly enjoyed reading about Holly and how she struggled to find her place. I thought the romance was well-done, with the banter between Julian and Holly especially true-to-lif ...more
BETRAYING THE BILLIONAIRE by Victoria Davies is the story of Holly Abbott and Julian Worth.
Holly and Lillian are twin sisters but Holly is the 'oldest' so she is the 'heir' to the family. So when a business deal is struck with Julian to marry the oldest sister he is on board. Julian is all business ...more
This was an easy enjoyable read. Holly and Julian were good characters that were well written and had good chemistry. The story is not new (twin sisters switching places) but the author did a nice job of infusing the story with emotion as Julian and Holly take their journey to a happy ending. I like ...more
Betraying the Billionaire was my first book by Victoria Davies. And I loved it! It is so well written and the story is so good! I loved Julian and Holly. I hope we get Lillian's story too. ...more
I love mistaken/hidden identity tropes so this + cold hero gets his heart warmed was all my catnip in one place. I am VERY intrigued re the sister’s book NGL also. ...more
Betraying the Billionaire by Victoria Davies a five-star read that you would forgive anything for. This was my first read by this author and I am sure it won’t be the last, I was sobbing at times reading this one, smiling so big it hurt my face at others, Holly is someone you will fall for, she is j ...more
Review also available at The Smut Report.
Heat Factor: Mostly closed door, but not 100% (in case you’re squeamish)
Character Chemistry: In the way of love based on a lie, the chemistry was aces
Plot: Pretty close to exactly what you’d expect
Overall: I alternated between rage and euphoria
Let’s do a cont ...more
Holly felt this meeting was far out of her comfort zone to work But if she fails everything will fall apart She was to meet her sisters fiance as her sister as her sister -Jullian-had left in the middle of the night as she will not marry Julian but she must have a plan to leave Holly in this positio ...more
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I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for a hidden identity or a switch willingly Romance, and BETRAYING THE BILLIONAIRE has all that and so much more. Lillian and Holly’s father is about to send Lillian off to a business enhancing marriage of convenience and she wants nothing to do w ...more
This book had it all: big bad billionaire with a heart of gold - check, down to earth girl - check, drama and tears - check, hot scenes - check, happily ever after - check. So, in all: a must read if you are into hot guys, unexpected plot twists and identical twin sisters, who couldn't be more diffe ...more
I really enjoyed this book a lot. Julian and Holly were great main characters and it didn't take long for them to tug on my heart. Especially Holly who was so caught in her father's trap. She was practically invisible to him and others. Well, until her father John needed to use her. She knew that he ...more
I really liked this book and that is why it gets 4,5 stars from me.
It is funny but most of the time throughout this read I had the lyrics to the chorus of “You can’t always get what you want” by The Rolling Stones in my head.
“You can’t always get what you want,
You can’t always get what you want
Yo ...more
Everything in Julian Worth's life revolves around his business, it's all about making more money and finding new ways to top the competition. Even if that means doing something like signing on the dotted line to marry a woman he barely knows, just to strike up a worthy business deal, and merge compa ...more
Julian and Holly’s story was a moving, emotional and wonderful adventure in Betraying the Billionaire by Victoria Davies, book one in her Abbott series. My heart ached for Holly as I too was that shy, insecure young lady. Being the second born twin has affected and defined her entire life. When her ...more
4.5 Stars!
Wow, what a totally engrossing novel from author Victoria Davies. Betraying the Billionaire grabs you right from the start and the compelling story never falters. The two primary characters, Holly Abbott and Julian Worth, have seductive chemistry, and their romantic courtship is replete wi ...more
Being born four minutes after her identical twin sister, has set Holly Abbott, second in life. Her grandmother was very clear leaving her estate to the first born. Now that her father wants to join businesses with billionaire Julián Worth, he has set his mind to marry her sister Lillian off. Except ...more
When their father’s company gets into financial difficulties, Holly and her twin Lillian are desperate to protect their employees and avoid layoffs. Their father proposes a business deal with the hugely successful but ruthless Julian Worth which involves not only a merger of their companies but a ma ...more
Holly impersonates her twin sister!
Holly Abbott is impersonating her identical twin sister Lillian until she can be located so an arranged marriage will go through with billionaire businessman Julian Worth. Julian Worth and John Abbott have arranged a marriage so the merger of their two companies be ...more
Arranged marriage? Billionaire hero? The heroine pretending to be her twin sister? These are definitely things that have me picking up a book faster than you can say CEO. This was a perfect blend of all 3 elements without a lot of angst (hallelujah).
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Our hero is about to enter into an arranged marr ...more
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Trope: marry to save the family business, twin swap
Cover rating: so cute and fits the character descriptions
Book description accuracy: very accurate and sets up the story well
General review:
This was my first story by Davies but it won’t be the last! This w ...more