Wow! What a family! Complicated, arrogant, entitled... and yet, there is a lot of love for each other here. One problem, some members do not know how to share this love.

Miscommunication is most of the problem. It does not help that circumstances have separated and embittered the parents of our characters. It goes to show you, money does not buy love and understanding.

The interplay between Brett and Alisha is very interesting. She moves him from the first time they meet. She is forbidden to him, but how can he fight this powerful force driving him to her?

Loved all the complications and our characters' reactions. Cannot wait to read more about this very dysfunctional family!

I am voluntarily reviewing this title. Thank you to the publisher for sharing a copy of this book.

I am a huge fan of Ruth Cardello books. They are always such fantastic reads so when I got a chance to read In the Heir I was thrilled and I dived into this story as soon as I could and it was just fantastic.

In this book we mainly follow Alisha and Spencer and Its safe to say these two don't meet under the best terms and don't start there relationship in a warm and fuzzy way , however as the story goes on and they get to know each other , things change between them. I love the romance in this book , Ruth Cardello always writes such romantic , fun , swoon worthy , sexy romances in her books , there were so many odds against these two and there were times in this book I wondered how was this going work out with all that is going on with this family , but all my worrying was in vain because, love always finds a way.There are just so many reason why these two are just perfect for each other and Its makes me so happy that they are together. The Westerly family has so many issues lol . but at the core of it they love each other and you can clearly see that this book , I love this family already and its just the first book in the series .This book was sexy , fun, heartwarming , addicting and constantly kept me wanting more . I cannot wait to see what Ruth Cardello writes next !If you love all these things in your books you should definitely pick up a copy of In The Heir as soon as you can .

Wow! These Westerly's are one messed up bunch! There should be some pretty amazing stories coming from this divided family as secrets are revealed and healing begins. If you're of fan of Ruth Cardello you will recognize Alessandro and Victor Andrade from prior books. They make an appearance in this one as they share their matchmaking ways with the family matriarch Delinda Westerly. Willing to give their ways a try she offers up early inheritance to any of the siblings that marries and invites the entire family to attend.

Before long Spencer announces he will marry his long time friend Alisha. The eldest of the Westerly siblings Brett fears this isn't a real marriage and wants to stop it before Spencer can do anything crazy. Never does he expect the wave of attraction he feels for the bride to be. This is the last thing he needs with the strain between himself and his brother already at a breaking point but standing by and watching this happen isn't an option either.

All this crazy and that's just the beginning of the story. I highly recommend everyone grab a copy and get the whole story.

In this new series by Author Ruth Cardello the Westerly family is a little rough and beat up. The victims of a broken family, they have a ways to go to put the pieces back together, but with the help of a few sly matchmakers, as they say love can work miracles.

A great start to what looks like it will be another amazing adventure. The characters are wonderful and you will get to laugh, cry, and be frustrated with them right along with the rest of them because when you finish this book you feel like they are old friends.

'In the Heir' by Ruth Cardello is book One in the "Westerly Billionaire" series. This is the story of Brett Westerly and Alisha Coventry.
Alisha is trying to help her best friend's brother who both feel like family to her. Spencer Westerly asked her to marry him and she agrees to it...so that she can help him out. The Westerly Grandmother has decided that for the Grandchild that marries first and invites the family can have their inheritance.
Brett Westerly is the oldest child and one chosen to continue his father business. But this has kept in chained to his office and avoiding emotional issues of the family. There family has been divided but Brett doesn't want his younger brother marrying and have that marriage turn out like their parents. But sparks fly when Brett and Alisha meet!
This was such an good romance story...I so enjoyed. I can't wait to see more of the other family members with their stories!
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This is the first book in a new series for Ruth Cardello. The family has two parts that are estranged from each other through a bitter divorce when the children were small. Some long buried secrets are discovered and the gap only widens. In the middle of all of this, Brett finds himself attracted to his brother Brett's fiancée Alisha. Alisha would do anything for Brett but finds herself attracted to Spencer as well.

Alishia truly brings out the best in Spencer and his character growth really shown throughout the book. Alisha also is able to grow and become more independent and learn more about herself as she is challenged from her normal comfort zone through the events in the book.

I look forward to reading more about the family and how the rest of the members deal with the eccentric matriarch and her meddling.

Years ago a bitter divorce split the family as the brothers were separated and Spencer lived with his mother and Brett lived with his family. Delinda is saddened by the separation as after all this time her grandchildren, Spencer and Brett, don’t show up for her 80th birthday so she has promised an early inheritance to the one who marries first and brings the entire family together.

Spencer has decided that the inheritance would assist his business ventures so he asks his sister’s best friend Alisha to agree to a six month marriage and she agrees. Brett presents a cold public persona but he cares about his family and wants to stop Spencer from making a decision that he will regret. When he meets Brett and his fiancée he feels an attraction to her that he has never felt before and decides that the engagement must be ended so that he may have her.

I loved the characters as Alisha is feisty and independent and Brett appears cold but underneath he is sensitive and caring and although they are opposites they fit. I look forward to see who Ruth Cardello matches Spencer up with in the next book. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

The Westerly family have skeletons in their closet like most families, being powerful, rich, and of social standing doesn't change that. Brett, the oldest sibling has model himself on his father, followed his lead, taken over the family company, won at any cost. Brett parents divorce split the siblings, Brett and brother stayed with their father, two sisters and brother went with his mother. His grandmother has a notion to bring her dysfunctional family together with the power of love. This is the story of how wrong and how right it turns out. Enjoy the ride with this one, Ruth Cardello has a writing flow that pulls you in and before you know it you've finished the book - enjoy

Their back!! It worked before so why not try again? Premise was good but delivery and characters could have been better.

Everyone expect the main two characters (and Delinda) were horrible and selfish people. So much, that I really don't care for them to find their HEAs.

And the story is VERY wordy!!!! I'm a huge fan of dialogue and found it lacking here. Strip all the "in thought" moments, make Spencer a little more considerate, have Rachelle not be all about her, and give Stephanie a backbone. And throw in some island time, and you'd have a hit here.

Not sure what to say about this book except that, I was swept away by this story and taken on a wonderful ride of emotions. Brett Westerly is a billionaire without a life, work and success is all that concern him. Alisha Coventry is a strong, independent women who doesn't take any bull from anyone. These two definitely see life differently but are able to open one anothers eyes to all the possibilities that life can have. This story is entrancing, sexy and filled with heart! I LOVED it!

I admit I thought Ruth Cardello’s In the Heir was going to be a little trope-y and a bit cheesy, but I am very glad to let you know that it wasn’t either. It’s sexy, amusing and entertaining, and I loved it.

Brett Westerly is the CEO of the family's business empire and no-nononse workaholic. His family was split in half when his parents went through a bitter divorce and now he and his siblings, especially the ones that lived with their mother, do not really get along. Their haughty grandmother would like them to be sort of a family again and plots to get the back together by dangling their inheritances in front of them. In order to get them, they have to get married and invite everyone to the wedding.

Younger brother Spencer negotiates a marriage of convenience with family friend, Alisha, needing the money for a startup company. Brett suspects Spencer and Alisha are not really in love and questions their engagement. He’s floored and alarmed to discover he’s attracted to Alisha when he meets her, and he’s really baffled when he likes her as he gets to know her.

Alisha is both repelled and attracted to Brett. She think he’s a jerk and treats Spencer poorly, but she cannot deny that she desires him. As she and Spencer get closer to getting married, feelings between the two start to really complicated things. There’s much more than money at stake.

I’ll just say it - I loved Brett. He might seem like a bit of a tool in the beginning, but it quickly becomes apparent that he is a very nice guy, incredibly sexy and just sweet. He falls hard for Alisha, and I loved watching him woo her. Alisha is a firecracker and isn’t intimidated by Brett although he is a wealthy and powerful man, and their banter and push-and-pull relationship was fun to watch play out. I also loved all of the Westerly siblings and even the grouchy grandmother, and can recommend In the Heir without reservation.

Great premise for a series. Ruth Cardello writes fully drawn characters and secondary characters. There is an actual story to go along with the romance. Looking forward to the next one.

4 stars!

Ruth Cardello did it again and came up with a book where the reader will have an absolute enjoyable ride!

Brett is perceived as ruthless and obnoxious by his family. What they don't know is that he has been easing the way for them behind the scenes.
When Brett meets Alisha, he is intrigued. He is attracted towards her but coveting his brothers fiancée is wrong. But when he learns of their fake engagement, he goes after he with a single minded purpose.
The Westerly's have been the only real family, Alisha has ever had and will do anything to make them happy, even stay away from Brett, the guy she shared undeniable chemistry with.
In the heir is first in the series and a great start. It has anger, forgiveness, pride, anger, friendship, betrayal, family bond, and above all love, all things to make it an engaging read. Can't wait to read more in the series.

This new series is about the Westerly family and the chaos that happens when several family secrets come to light and cause a lot of pain and heartache for them. The oldest Westerly, Brett, has always put business first no matter the cost to him or those around him much like his father did. However, this cost his father his family and Brett has come to realize he doesn't want this same life for himself. When he meets his brother, Spencer's, fiancee it turns everything he has ever thought and believed about himself upside down.

I have read all the books this author has written and each new one gets better than the one before. Her stories are always filled with family, loyalty, strength; and sometimes there is pain with messy situations but always hope for something bigger and better. There is always love that is stronger than anything you can imagine. I love her alpha males who want to take over and "fix" everything but always end up learning a bit about themselves and what they really need to do in order to make the people they love truly happy.

This is a great start to a new series.

What would you do to protect those you love? Brett assumes his role as the head of his families business. Stepping into the role his father left behind when he retired. After meeting his brother'a fiancée he begins to see life a little differently. He no longer commands what he rules with an iron fist but begins to think of how he interacts with his family. In the past, he would simply throw money at a problem wishing it away but now he confronts each problem and tries to determine how to help his fractured family. Alisha has always been a kind soul who would do anything to care for the family she considers her own. Caught in trying to do the right thing she quickly realizes what she promised is no longer in her heart. Brett and Alisha attempt to be friends but their attraction is undeniable when they're together.

A solid plot makes this a good romance. Unique and interesting. Thanks!

I'm really disappointed to say this was a DNF for me. I went into it looking forward to trying a new author, but struggled with the writing style from the start. It felt like I was missing something. Like I was meant to know who these characters were and their back story even though it was a series starter. I'll absolutely recommend it to other readers though. It just wasn't for me. Thank you

Sometimes I just like to try something or someone new. I understand that doesn’t mean the author is new – it’s usually that I just never found them in my book searches. Having just finished IN THE HEIR by Ruth Cardello I know that I’ve been missing out on a lot of fun. Reading should be entertaining and books should bring smiles to the readers face. IN THE HEIR did more than that. It had me laughing out loud.
Sage advice from within IN THE HEIR – if you want a rose garden, don’t plant weeds.
In IN THE HEIR we meet the Westerly clan probably one of the most dysfunctional fractured families I’ve ever had the joy of meeting. This family is just chock full of issues and angst. You can almost feel sorry for their misery except that you quickly come to realize they are their own worst enemy. Levels after levels of lies and innuendo and misunderstandings have become the reality to these characters. The only thing that seems to bring any redemption is their strong family bond. But candidly even that comes into question once you start to ferret out the truth of this rather eclectic family group.

The Westerly’s are truly products of their upbringing. We immediately meet Delinda Westerly – the matriarch of the family and realize she has a plan to get her grandchildren to follow her demands. Delinda isn’t a bad person – but as we learn she is definitely misguided. And that could be the one thing that truly connects this family. They are good people – but it’s going to take quite a bit of this story to finally get us to see that.

So Spencer decides he is going to yield to his grandmother’s latest edict. Why? Simple – money. She has it, he needs it for his budding business. Problem he needs a wife. No problem Spencer has a best friend Alisha who is very willing to play the role of fiancé and even marry Spencer albeit for a short time. Just until he gets the money he needs. Seems this family can’t get out of their own way when it comes to judgement calls.

Big brother Brett isn’t buying this quickie engagement and starts supplanting himself between Spencer and Alisha. He discovers quite a lot about this young woman who has been a dear friends of Spencer and their sister Rachelle. You might wonder why he hasn’t spent time with her before. Ah ha that’s the root of many of this strange families problems.

Anyhow – the more Brett discovers about Alisha the more he thinks she is too good to be true. But spending time with her is proving him wrong. Alisha is special. Brett is unhappy that she is settling for this farce of a marriage and relationship. Brett is also getting jealous of his brother. Here’s a dilemma of mythological proportions.

Brett has an ego as big as all outdoors. Alisha doesn’t have an assuming bone in her body. They are about as ill-suited as a couple as possible. And yet there is just something there. Alisha is a kindergarten teacher with paint under her nails, smile on her face for just about anyone and a huge heart. Brett is a corporate mogul with ice in his veins. Well at least that’s how everyone has always seen him. Everyone except Alisha.

IN THE HEIR is a wondrously fun jaunt and contains all the important elements of a delightful romantic comedy. Yes this is definitely a humorous tale. The characters are impossibly crazy yet likeable. The storyline is fun and engaging. IN THE HEIR will definitely leave you wanting more. So perhaps Ruth Cardello is planning a series on the Westerly clan. Only time will tell.

This was not what I expected. I really like Brett, Spencer and Alisha's characters. Knowing that someone was going to be hurt so two of them can find love must have been hard to write. My heart hurt for Spencer, and hopes that he us able to find love too. But on a happy note, Brett and Alisha are more alike than either knew. Both are helpful and caring without others knowing that a grand gesture was even made. Neither wanted to hurt anyone and was welling to let their happily ever after go if that's what it took. If anyone deserves to be happy, it's them.