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llamalluv's review against another edition
4.0
Bingo or yacht parties? Get yourself a man that can do both.
aybi's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
mrst90's review against another edition
2.0
Thank God that is over!!!! It took me 3 months to read this book. I kept putting it down and picking it up!
I have to say I loved [a:Jessica Clare|2884305|Jessica Clare|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/authors/1442499453p2/2884305.jpg]'s Billionaire Boys Club Series so I jumped into this spin-off series thinking I would love it to but I was wrong, I did not like this book and it was all Robert Cannon's fault!! What A DICK!!!!!!
I have to say I loved [a:Jessica Clare|2884305|Jessica Clare|https://d2arxad8u2l0g7.cloudfront.net/authors/1442499453p2/2884305.jpg]'s Billionaire Boys Club Series so I jumped into this spin-off series thinking I would love it to but I was wrong, I did not like this book and it was all Robert Cannon's fault!! What A DICK!!!!!!
caseroo7's review against another edition
3.0
Review originally posted at Ramblings From This Chick
The Billionaire and the Virgin is the first book in the Billionaires and Bridesmaids series by Jessica Clare, and it is also my first book from her. Jessica Clare also writes under the names Jill Myles and Jessica Sims. This new series is a spin-off of her Billionaire Boys Club series, but these books can be read as standalones. While I enjoyed this book and liked parts of it, I also had a few things that didn't work for me. But this book was short and sweet, and a good way to get lost for a few hours.
After her parents died. Marjorie was raised by her grandparents. She has always preferred to hang out with the elderly and spend her spare time doing crosswords or playing bingo than going out with her peers and partying. When one of her friends gets engaged to a billionaire, they pay for all the bridesmaids to go on vacation to the island where they met for the wedding and a week of fun in the sun. When Marjorie rescues a handsome stranger from drowning, they hit it off and he asks her out to dinner to thank her. Marjorie feels drawn to Rob, and they start spending more time together. Though things get off to a rough start, they both find themselves wanting more. But Marjorie doesn't know everything about Rob, and he is afraid that once the truth comes out she will want nothing to do with him.
Marjorie and Rob were both characters that I liked, but didn't really feel like I could connect with. Marjorie was extremely naive and I just wasn't really able to buy exactly how sheltered she was. I understand some of it because of how she was raised, but I didn't see how anyone living and working in the real world would have been able to remain so disconnected from media and pop culture. She seemed to be completely clueless about most things, and I just didn't quite understand it. Rob came off as a douche for a lot of this book, and I would really dislike things he would think or do. But then he would have moments that made up for those, and it was hard to reconcile the two different personalities. It seemed almost bi-polar at times and just didn't mesh as far as his character went. I saw that he was used to dating and sleeping with a certain type of girl and that he wanted more, but then he would turn around and basically want to act like he would treat Marjorie the same way while also wanting to treat her better because she was different. It was just a lot of contradictions, and was kind of confusing. I wanted these characters to make up their minds and stick with it. I did like them together though, and I thought that they had some really sweet and sexy moments.
Overall, this was an enjoyable book and I did like it. But while I liked it, I didn't love it. It was predictable and didn't really break any new ground, but if you are looking for a sweet contemporary read you might like this one. I really wanted to see more depth and evolution for the characters though, and this one fell flat for me. We didn't really get to see anything beyond the surface, and it just felt like something was missing. If you like billionaire romance stories though you might give this one a chance.
**ARC Provided by Penguin Group Berkley**
The Billionaire and the Virgin is the first book in the Billionaires and Bridesmaids series by Jessica Clare, and it is also my first book from her. Jessica Clare also writes under the names Jill Myles and Jessica Sims. This new series is a spin-off of her Billionaire Boys Club series, but these books can be read as standalones. While I enjoyed this book and liked parts of it, I also had a few things that didn't work for me. But this book was short and sweet, and a good way to get lost for a few hours.
After her parents died. Marjorie was raised by her grandparents. She has always preferred to hang out with the elderly and spend her spare time doing crosswords or playing bingo than going out with her peers and partying. When one of her friends gets engaged to a billionaire, they pay for all the bridesmaids to go on vacation to the island where they met for the wedding and a week of fun in the sun. When Marjorie rescues a handsome stranger from drowning, they hit it off and he asks her out to dinner to thank her. Marjorie feels drawn to Rob, and they start spending more time together. Though things get off to a rough start, they both find themselves wanting more. But Marjorie doesn't know everything about Rob, and he is afraid that once the truth comes out she will want nothing to do with him.
Marjorie and Rob were both characters that I liked, but didn't really feel like I could connect with. Marjorie was extremely naive and I just wasn't really able to buy exactly how sheltered she was. I understand some of it because of how she was raised, but I didn't see how anyone living and working in the real world would have been able to remain so disconnected from media and pop culture. She seemed to be completely clueless about most things, and I just didn't quite understand it. Rob came off as a douche for a lot of this book, and I would really dislike things he would think or do. But then he would have moments that made up for those, and it was hard to reconcile the two different personalities. It seemed almost bi-polar at times and just didn't mesh as far as his character went. I saw that he was used to dating and sleeping with a certain type of girl and that he wanted more, but then he would turn around and basically want to act like he would treat Marjorie the same way while also wanting to treat her better because she was different. It was just a lot of contradictions, and was kind of confusing. I wanted these characters to make up their minds and stick with it. I did like them together though, and I thought that they had some really sweet and sexy moments.
Overall, this was an enjoyable book and I did like it. But while I liked it, I didn't love it. It was predictable and didn't really break any new ground, but if you are looking for a sweet contemporary read you might like this one. I really wanted to see more depth and evolution for the characters though, and this one fell flat for me. We didn't really get to see anything beyond the surface, and it just felt like something was missing. If you like billionaire romance stories though you might give this one a chance.
**ARC Provided by Penguin Group Berkley**
beyondevak's review against another edition
4.0
Quick Summary: A tangy romance where a hot & spicy MMC meets a shy & frumpy MFC
My Review: The Billionaire and the Virgin by Jessica Clare is associated with the Billionaires and Bridesmaids series. It is book 1, and it is totally a what you see is what you get read.
About the Book: Marjorie and Rob meet in a very unusual way - she saves his life. Before he can learn who she is or even thank her, she's off and running. He is determined to get to know her. As he prepares to leave his resort, she comes into his line of vision. He does everything he can to get to know her. He knows he doesn't deserve to put himself in her path, but there's something about her...and it's not that she is a virgin.
The Big Question: Are Rob's motives in getting to know Marjorie entirely honorable? (What does he really want with her?)
My Final Say: This was quirky and cute. There were some cringy parts, but it went along with the character traits of both leads.
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Series: Yes
Status/Level:
My Review: The Billionaire and the Virgin by Jessica Clare is associated with the Billionaires and Bridesmaids series. It is book 1, and it is totally a what you see is what you get read.
About the Book: Marjorie and Rob meet in a very unusual way - she saves his life. Before he can learn who she is or even thank her, she's off and running. He is determined to get to know her. As he prepares to leave his resort, she comes into his line of vision. He does everything he can to get to know her. He knows he doesn't deserve to put himself in her path, but there's something about her...and it's not that she is a virgin.
The Big Question: Are Rob's motives in getting to know Marjorie entirely honorable? (What does he really want with her?)
My Final Say: This was quirky and cute. There were some cringy parts, but it went along with the character traits of both leads.
Rating: 3.5/5
Recommend: Yes
Audience: A
Series: Yes
Status/Level:
earthboundcutie's review against another edition
I could have done it if her name was Marjorie. I could have done it if she was taller than him. I could have done it if she was an awkward virgin. But the fact that she was all three? I couldn't relate with her at all and I didn't enjoy it. I love almost everything else by Jessica Clare, she is fantastic!!! But this one just wasn't for me.
lifeand100books's review against another edition
1.0
GREATLY disliked the "hero" in this one. He's a complete sleezeball. His job aside,
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taking Marjorie's virginity, knowing that she thought him to be a completely different guy was so manipulative. I had no respect for him before that and certainly none for him after.claire_loves_books's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this- Marjorie is really sweet and the way Rob acts around her is sweet (he himself appear to be a sleazey jackass but he's willing to try for her). I'm not a huge fan of the whole 'man completely changing his ways for love' thing but it was done well and I did enjoy it.
I liked that Marjorie played a really active part in the sex scenes, she was a shy virgin but Rob was checking with her at every step of the way that she was okay and she was letting him know that she wanted more.
I liked that Marjorie played a really active part in the sex scenes, she was a shy virgin but Rob was checking with her at every step of the way that she was okay and she was letting him know that she wanted more.
syndi3's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I am really between 3 stars and 2 stars but settle on 2 stars.
The whole idea of this book is too cheesy. there is no significant development on the characters. The characters are very plain. I read this book because I enjoy some of the Billionaire Boys Club series.
Billionaires and the virgin miss all the right spot. Dry characters, cheesy story and I just can not connect with any of the characters.
The whole idea of this book is too cheesy. there is no significant development on the characters. The characters are very plain. I read this book because I enjoy some of the Billionaire Boys Club series.
Billionaires and the virgin miss all the right spot. Dry characters, cheesy story and I just can not connect with any of the characters.