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Now, I really wasn't sure if I would love this as much as Love to Hate You but was pleasantly surprised that I did!

It is always refreshing to read a book about a billionaire where he's not the same, typical grumpy gus as most books.

I really enjoyed both main characters and also hope that we get Marissa and Thomas' respective stories soon too!

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The banter, the tension, and the slow burn in this book had me nearly combust. Those text exchanges and the almost kisses had me gnawing on my fingertips… I could feel myself tense as a bowstring… this couple was just the best. Blake, because she’s a kick-ass gal able to hold her own and who doesn’t need a man to save her but just wants to save herself. But who’s also able to let herself get vulnerable enough to open up to love. And Gabriel, where to start? Sorry… I just had to fan myself a little before continuing … is the alpha billionaire sexy guy, but also the vulnerable man, sexy cat adopter, gentle but strong hero.

I loved this couple to booth… the third act breakup had me on tenterhooks with a rollercoaster of emotions.

I adored this couple, and the epilog was just so unexpected, I can’t wait to learn more about How all of that went down in the next book.

Which, Don’t get me even started on supporting characters. I loved Marissa to booth and can’t wait to read her story. But I’d be lying if I didn’t say I’m frothing at the mouth to read Thomas’s story, can’t wait for his book. (His Gabriel’s sexy, daredevil brother.)

Can I give this book ten stars? I wish I could … it deserves all the stars… ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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An amazing story . They both are into the fitness business . She is self made from Queens and him from a wealthy family but he made his fortune on his own . When she use his name in an interview he sees red and marched into her office and mistake her for the daughter of the Blake Avery . It was very funny their first meeting . He fells for her first and try everything he can to win her even if she is too hard to crack . She had a very bad experience with her ex so she is very cautious with rich men . Even if her mind tells her to stay away from him her heart is racing every time he looks at her . What will happen when there is a problem with her company and he tries to help without telling her ? I am waiting to read the book about Marissa and her baby journey and of cource Thomas book .
I received this book from net galley and the publisher as an ARC. Thank you! All thoughts and opinions are my own .

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Blake is self-made fitness instructor. She publicly criticize Gabriel- another big name in the fitness world and starts a feud.

A funny enemies to lovers rom com. Blake and Gabriel are perfect together. Funny banter, sassy attitude and great LOL scenes. I like the ballet references because I love ballet. Really enjoy the book a lot.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

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Thank you NetGalley for gifting me a copy of this book.

I had a great time reading this book. After reading Love To Hate You, I wasn’t sure if I should push my luck and read another book by the same author but I still end up reading it and I am glad I did!

It was a cute, lovely and funny story. Thomas made me smile and laugh quite a lot. I wouldn’t mind reading his story!

I would definitely recommend it.

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I liked the book from te start: to strong minded people going head to head. I liked it that Blake wasn’t intimidated by this millionaire, but tricked him when he asked to speak to her father. Go Blake! I was looking forward to two people constantly outsmart the other one. Unfortunately, this wasn’t what happened next. What happened, was Gideon pursuing Blake and her quickly giving in to him. That was a bit disappointing. The book title ‘Not in a million years’ made me think Blake would not in a million years want to date some big shot again, like she said in the book. But they got together real quick. The rest of the story was kind of predictable.

Pros and cons:
I found the scene with the ballet class very unrealistic. And I totally hated the staging of the natural disaster. How immature and tone deaf do you have to be to pull a stunt like that and then expect a woman to trust you when you’ve been dishonest with her?
Gabriel being a tease while Blake was angry with him was annoying. I’d feel I’m not taken seriously if my man would act like that when I had good reason to be angry. It again made Gabriel seem immature.
A secretary listening in to all your phone calls is really weird! It doesn’t make sense. If you need proof of conversations for legal reasons, someone might decide to automatically record them, but not have a secretary listen to each snd every (private) conversation.
What made my smile, was happy-go-lucky Thomas and his ever lasting rambling. I hope the next book is about him and if it is, I’d be glad to read that book!
Last but not least: I really liked Blake’s nickname for Gabriel. Best part of the book, besides of course the Aston Martin Zagato (I’d prefer the Vanguish but that’s me).
I received an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Correction - Page 171 of 303: After the sentence <i>‘Because when I take the bait it usually ends with one of us getting a nose bleed’</i>
the <i>‘to Gabriel’</i> should not be in a text ballon but above it since the next <i>‘Was your childhood happy?’</i> is to Gabriel.

Page 198 of 303: the sentence
<i>I’m sorry about the Goonies comment, I didn’t really mean it</i>
needs to be in a text balloon.

Page 199 of 303:
<i>To Gabriel
Yeah. I also got that message loud and clear</i>
the ‘To Gabriel’ doesn’t need a text balloon.

Page 200 of 303:
<i>His features soften “After</i>
change into <i>His features soften. “After</i>

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I love me a good billionaire romance...but even more when both of the main characters are billionaires.

To me, this book was super cute and fun. The banter between Blake and Gabriel was adorable, and gave me all the feels. While the storyline was predictable, that isn't always a bad thing, and it made reading this book easy. I was able to finish it in just a few hours after receiving it.

In terms of the characters, Gabriel was everything you would expect as a multi-billionaire, and Blake was a kick-butt female entrepreneur. I would have given the book 5 stars, but for the fact that Blake was independent and guarded to the point of it being detrimental at times. Thomas, Gabriel's brother, was hilarious, and a perfect addition as a side character - I am excited to read his story when it comes out. Additionally, Marissa was entertaining, and I was happy to read about her updated situation in the epilogue (I will also be reading her story when it is published).

All in all, a super cute rom-com that I think anyone who enjoys fitness books and/or billionaire romances should read!

A huge thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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This was an afternoon's reading, because with the exclusion of the last 15 percent, the story, though predictable and full of stereotypes, was extremely entertaining because of the banter full of sarcasm and humor between the two main characters.

Questa é stata la lettura di un pomeriggio, perché con l'esclusione dell'ultimo 15%, la storia, per quanto prevedibile e piena di stereotipi, era estremamente divertente per via dei battibecchi pieni di sarcasmo ed umorismo tra i due protagonisti.

I received from the Publisher a complimentary digital advanced review copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.

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