Review: How to Undo the Proud Billionaire

How to Undo the Proud Billionaire by Joss Wood
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Radd Tempest-Vane is on a mission to restore his family's properties and good name. He has gained all but one property and that owner is only willing to sell - on one condition - if Radd hosts the wedding for the man's daughter at his lodge. Radd agrees but finds himself searching for a florist for the wedding. That's when he meets Brinley Riddell.
Brin takes the job on a whim, knowing the money she will earn is what she needs to boost her new business and give herself a fresh start. At the end of this gig, she will finally have what she craves - independence. But neither Brin nor Radd expected to feel a hot and heavy instant attraction.
How to Undo the Proud Billionaire is the first in Joss Wood's series and my first read from this author. First, you need serious writing chops to be able to pull off the instant attraction/love storyline between strangers that is not only believable but also gives the reader character development. I think Joss Wood does just that in this read. That made this really enjoyable where sex isn't the main storyline. Though the heat factor is there, the lush setting in beautiful South Africa, it was about the character's journey to loving themselves first, accepting themselves that pulled at my heartstrings.
So yes, while it meets the expectations of the trope and romance, the author even included some memorable life lessons that readers can take away.
"stop thinking so much and be happy. To stop worrying so much about what people think about you and start living life, on your terms."
"It doesn't matter how people see you...It's how you see yourself."
I can't wait to read more in this series.
Thank you, #netgalley and #harlequin for this advance read in exchange for my honest review.

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