Felicity and Sebastian were young lovers years ago. In this charming secret baby romance, their unfinished business is finally resolved and they are finally able to achieve a much deserved happy ending.

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Felicity and Sebastian were a couple previously, he left without saying goodbye and it was the end of their relationship.

In order for a second chance romance to work for me, I need to believe the reason one of the characters ended the relationship was unavoidable. I didn't believe that in this (and neither, really, did Felicity) and as a result I never really felt the connection I should have between the main characters.

I am unable to recommend this title.

Rating: 4.5 Stars

Rachael Stewart’s Secrets Behind the Billionaire’s Return is a beguiling second chance romance that will melt every reader’s heart.

Sixteen years ago, Felicity had fallen head over heels in love with Sebastian. However, Sebastian was not an ordinary boy, but the heir of the Ferrington estate. Despite of the strength of their feelings for one another, there were simply too many obstacles standing in their way and one day Sebastian had disappeared leaving Felicity broken-hearted, alone and with a secret consequence of their love which would serve as a daily reminder of the only man love she has ever loved. Having been gone for almost two decades, Felicity doesn’t think she will ever see Sebastian again – until he strides back into the village and turns her entire world upside down!

Billionaire Sebastian never imagined he would come back to the Ferrington estate. There are far too many bittersweet memories and heart-breaking reminders at Ferrington which he has never managed to shake off regardless of how far he’s travelled. When he meets Felicity again after sixteen years, all his old feelings for her come rushing back with a vengeance. Will their reunion provide the two of them with a chance to lay old ghosts to rest and give their love another try? Or should they consign their love affair to the past and move on with their lives?

When Sebastian realises that past secrets will bind him to Felicity for the rest of his life, will he find the courage to face his demons and admit the truth about how he really feels about her? Or are there simply too many obstacles standing in their way which threaten to tear them apart forever?

Rachael Stewart never fails to write sensational romantic reads that tug at the heartstrings and bring a smile to readers’ faces and she has once again come up trumps with her emotionally satisfying and highly enjoyable new novel, Secrets Behind the Billionaire’s Return.

Poignant, uplifting and intense, Secrets Behind the Billionaire’s Return is a heartfelt tale about healing from the past, fresh starts and finding your soulmate that hits all the right notes. With a brooding hero readers will love and a wonderful heroine it is impossible not to root for, Secrets Behind the Billionaire’s Return is a great big hug of a book from the outstanding Rachael Stewart.

Good second chance romance with a bonus emotional punch. Sixteen years earlier, Felicity and Sebastian were teenage sweethearts. They meant the world to each other, or so she thought until he and his mother and brother vanished without a trace. Now he's back, and the revelations are about to shake up their worlds.

The story opens as Sebastian arrives at Ferrington Manor for the first time in sixteen years. Even though his grandfather is gone, Sebastian has difficulty facing the memories that await him. He retreats to the local B&B, owned by his first love's family. He wonders if she is still there, just as she appears around a corner. It is immediately apparent that there is still something there between them. However, Felicity's greatest concern is figuring out how to tell Sebastian that he has a sixteen-year-old daughter and vice-versa.

I liked that Felicity had no intention of keeping Angel's existence a secret from Sebastian. She may still be hurt and angry over his disappearance, but she won't use that to punish him. I was happy to see that, once he recovered from the shock, Sebastian wasn't angry or disbelieving about the news. They have the maturity to realize that they have a lot to talk about before any decisions are made. But before they can do more than make a few tentative plans, the media gets wind of who Sebastian is and his plans for Ferrington Manor. I liked his decisiveness in dealing with the paparazzi, but it opened a host of other problems.

Sebastian plans to whisk Felicity and Angel off to Ferrington Manor for safety and privacy, but that also changes the timeline for revealing the truth to Angel. I ached for both Sebastian and Felicity, who feared her reaction. I liked the realism of Angel's mixed feelings and the effects of those feelings on her parents. I liked seeing Felicity stand up to Sebastian when it came to doing the right things for Angel as he tried to adjust to being a father. She had a hard line to walk between being a responsible parent and coming across as the bad guy.

I enjoyed watching the rekindling of the relationship between Felicity and Sebastian. The sparks were still there, but they are different people than they were back then. Felicity can't contemplate moving forward with Sebastian until he explains what drove him away in the first place. Sebastian hesitates to tell her because he believes he's too broken to deserve her. Because of what happened, Sebastian has kept his emotions under tight control. He nearly drives her away when he can't be honest about his feelings. If not for his brother's advice, he might have lost it all. But a heartrending confession by Sebastian and Felicity's compassion and understanding made a most romantic ending. The epilogue was lovely, too.

Secondary characters Bree (Felicity's best friend) and Theo (Sebastian's brother) have some intriguing vibes happening in the background. I can't wait to read their story.

A sweet perfect love story.

No drama! No exes. No 3rd wheel.

Just 16 years apart.

Felicity 'Flick' is shocked when her teen age boyfriend returns.

Sebastian is surprised at what/who finds when he returns.

As Sebastian deals with the cause and reasons for leaving he struggles to accept that he is worthy to accept love.

I loved the characters. Even the sub characters Theo Sebastian's brother. And Bree Felicity's assistant.

Will book 2 share thier live story?

This reader has book 2 on the 'Wish List' .

If you love a live story check this one out.