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Just absolutely loved Sage and Eric's book by Ruth Cardello! This was the 4th book in the Westerly books and it was one of my favorites so far!

Eric and Sage(adore her name) both deserve their HEA but it wasn’t going to be easy for either of them.

This book was better than I expected! So well written, a fantastic story line, and it was great getting to see and revisit the other family members.

Definitely recommend this book!

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Eric was truly a lost soul before meeting Sage. Sage was in the soul healing business even with a title of plant psychologist. This was a fun and heart bending story.

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I loved the characters and the storyline development of this book. It was absolutely one of my favorites so far and I can't wait to delve in to the next one that this author writes. The storyline was simple, enjoyable, and entertaining.

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Hollywood Heir is a great read by Ruth Cardello. This is book four in the Westerly Billionaire series. Sage is a plant psychologist who helps strangers find happiness on the side. Eric is a movie star that is just out of rehab. He is looking to be incognito in London while he reevaluates his life, career and family. I loved reading Sage and Eric's story and cant wait to read more by the author.

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Sage and Eric take you on a whirlwind reading experience, prepare for tears, heart pounding and edge of your seat emotions. The characters flow and bounce off of one another and the story flows beautifully, gripping you from start to finish.

A fabulous 5 star read.

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Ms. Cardello saved the best for last. What a way to wrap up a series, she took us on a journey and left us wanting more!

Nicolette has been questioning whether she was truly a Westerly and after all the secrets which have come out about her family she just needed to put some distance between herself and them.
Never did she think that by attending her brother Eric's wedding that she would not only find the answers she was seeking but that love would find her too.

You will laugh and cry and then laugh again at the twist and turns but you will come away satisfied at the end.

Happy Reading...

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I have voluntarily read and reviewed a copy of this title given to me via NetGalley. Hollywood Heir is the fourth book in the Westerly Billionaire series and I just loved getting to enter this world. This book was just so easy to get lost in and I felt so much for these characters. I had so much fun learning more about each character and all they had gone through. I can’t wait to see what’s next for this author.

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Hollywood Heir the fourth book in Ruth Cardello's Westerly Billionaire Series. I love this whole series.

This book is Eric Westerly story. Eric has being trying figure our who he is and who he wants be. In comes Sage Revere and her odd choice of career.

I love how Ruth Cardello writes each one of the Westerly's stories. They each have there own unique tale of hope, finding oneself, and find love in others. I love amazing character she writes. You have leading character and supporting character who make each story the perfect combination. I know when I reading her books I feel like I in the story!

I love reading this book! Five star all the way!

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When requesting this book I didn't realize that this was the 4th in a series and it that effected the story a bit as I was lost on a lot of details.

I have to admit that Water Bear Man was hard to read with out thinking WTF name is that for a super hero, even with the intro explaining the name.

Even though I was lost a lot while reading I still had some favorite quotes of the book:

"People aren't kind to what they don't understand."

"I would never clip your wings, Sage. I'd rather fly with you."


I also really did like the quirkiness of Sage and Eric. They were perfect for each other but I think my favorite character is Reggie.


"They're all you, Eric. You're an angry rich bastard, a natural entertainer, and a good guy at the core."


I liked elements of this story but felt lost. It did intrigue me to read more but not enough to put it top of my reading list.

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eh this was just average for me. I liked the idea of it because the characters were so unique, but also I love books that have one of them being in Hollywood! I love that kind of romance! But this just didn't blow me away. I was invested and everything and interested, but other than that it wasn't something I'll remember in a few years. I think also I felt disconnected because there was a lot I didn't understand, because this is book four, and I haven't read the previous books. So I didn't understand things that must have been explained in earlier books. Highly suggest reading them in order.

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Absolutely loved Sage! She was definitely quirky and followed her own dreams. Meeting Eric was something she never expected and she would change his life. Feeling at a loss he was drawn to the eccentric plant psychologist and how she helped people. No ulterior motives and following her dreams. Their love would blossom and she would soothe out the ragged edges of being an heir to Hollywood. Great story!

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The Westerly Billionaires are getting interesting by each story with Hollywood superhero Eric Westerly getting into the crosshairs of love. Hiding behind a mask of a superhero, Eric is trying to come to terms with the dynamics of a family torn apart by deception and betrayal. He may have millions, but with his life in shambles as he tries to keep his feet grounded from near death, Sage Revere may be his only salvation.

Plant psychologist/happiness therapist meet Hollywood hero, hiding in his Batcave! Poles apart in their careers and lifestyles, Sage and Eric connect at the most basic level of attraction, empathy and as soulmates.

“Hollywood Heir” is definitely an interesting read as Sage discovers the real person behind the mask and Eric sees life through Sage’s eyes. Throw in some interesting secondary characters and family, you’ve got a funny romantic hollywood story!

As always, Ruth Cardello does not disappoint with her love story!

Received an ARC from Montlake Romance via NetGalley for an honest review.

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Decent story, but not my favorite from the series. I didn't really connect with either Eric or Sage.

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The heroine, Sage Revere, is a plant psychologist and the hero, Eric Westerly, is a big Hollywood star.
Eric is trying to get his life back on track, after just coming out of rehab. He meets Sage, while he is out and about in a disguise, that he has created, so he can go out in public without getting recognized.
From the moment, Sage lays eyes on Eric, she gets his pain and she makes it her purpose to help him, because that's what she does - helping others find their happiness.

Sage is a beautiful character and it was just a pleasure to ''meet'' her. A beautiful soul, that goes out of the way to make sure, that the people around her are happy. There is a beauty in the way, she lives her life, in the way she sees the good in people, in how she stands up for herself, when necessary, but does it in a gentle way, making sure not to hurt anyone else feelings, and the list could go on.

There is only one way to describe Eric and that's broken - there is no other way.
He just completed a rehab and isolates himself from his dysfunctional family and in his ''isolation'' he comes across the love of his life, who helped him out of his shell and together found their Happily Ever After.

This story have its heart-twisting moments and will get you to shed a few tears for Eric and Sage - you will feel their pain and agony, while they take you through their journey to happiness.

This book is one, you don't want to miss :)

"ARC provided through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review."

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DNF 15%

This book just lost me. It was too out there, the characters too difficult to relate to and just really not reality based.

First off, plant psychologist? Really? Let's forget for a minute that I'm pretty sure that career doesn't exist (mind you I work in human services), but who hires someone to talk and comfort plants? And she can make enough money doing this to live? And she's such a nice person, she randomly tries to help complete strangers by talking to them. Sorry, that type of person who is that helpful and that nice doesn't exist.

Eric's character is just weird. There's an entire back story about him that's not clear. And I don't mean what he's going through, because most books are vague initially. I'm talking about his heritage, which normally I don't pay much attention to but there's so much reference to the "king" that you end up wanting/needing to know.

Just not for me. Clearly though I'm in the minority based on the other reviews.

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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the fourth in the series – and I would say that you will understand the family dynamics far better if you have read them in order. The Westerlys have a complicated relationship with each other – and possibly Eric's relationship with his family is the most complex of all.

Sage is a fun character, who we initially get to know thanks to her sensible lawyer friend, and understand that she had an unhappy childhood and is avoiding her parents even now. Her chosen career – which is hardly lucrative but keeps her happy – is to make people happy via the power of plants, and a bit of meddling in their lives! It is something which confuses Eric to no end. He has been hiding away post-rehab and, in a heavy disguise, finds that her happiness is something he craves.

As the story unfolds and we meet up with the rest of his family, and most importantly his interfering grandmother, it is easy to see how Sage and Eric could find comfort in each other. The whole bat cave thing is rather crazy, but fun, and the ending is sweet and as kooky as the two of them are!

Now to see what befalls Nicolette!

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I really enjoyed this book , as it goes with Ruth's books it grabs you on page one and doesn't let go even when it ends . Her series are so great because you still get piece of the other caricatures in each book!

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✦Review: HOLLYWOOD HEIR (Westerly Billionaire Series) by Ruth Cardello https://wp.me/p3d0RZ-aQt
Publication Date: August 14, 2018
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Reviewed by: Reading in Pajamas/ Donna
Rated 3.5 Stars

I enjoyed this fun and flirty romance. Yes, there were some improbable situations and life decisions that had me shaking my head, but I guess that was to illustrate the ‘odd duck’ attraction between Eric and Sage. As much as I enjoyed their growing relationship, it was the family and friends surrounding them that made it so fun. Despite it being book 4 in the series, it could be a stand-alone…but I suggest reading the others to get a better feel for the family dynamics. All in all, a quick enjoyable read.

*Review copy provided Montlake in exchange for an honest review.

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I absolutely loved this book! The secondary characters were just as great as the main characters. I did feel sorry for Sage, with how her family is. However I feel Eric’s family more than filled in the gaps she was missing. This is a great book from beginning to end!

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I had trouble connecting with this book. The writing was good, but there was just too much going on for the story to hold my interest: Eric is a billionaire Hollywood heartthrob (!) who's best known for his role as the superhero Water Bear Man (?!) and he meets Sage, a plant psychologist (?!) while he is in disguise with a fake scar that he uses to somehow become unrecognizable (?!). Any one of these elements paired with the author's solid writing would have produced a fun, original book, but all of them together was just way too much.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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