I like to find these short books in between more intense reads! And, as a previous librarian, what better series to pick to relax with than one that takes place in a library? Oh, and has billionaires to fantasize about.

This was a quick read about a woman who loses her job to a book shelving robot and the billionaire who has fallen in love with her via her videos with said robot. The insta-love was cute, there was a good amount of heat for a short book, and Jane and Bryan's start to their relationship was adorable. Would definitely read more in this series.

Thank you Danika Bloom, Mia Sands, NetGalley, and Maple Laughs Romance for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I received this ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Jane and billionaire Bryan have had a secret crush on each other after following each other on social media. Jane works at the local library and does a mini vlog series titled ‘Book Talk with Byron’. Byron is a robot created by Bryan in order to help organise the library. The library board made a decision to get rid of Jane’s job as it is no longer needed now they have Bryan’s robot in place. Jane starts to despise Bryan and blames him for losing her job. After filming her final ‘Book Talk with Byron’, she receives a special visit from Bryan himself.

This novella was super cute and it was really relatable. I love that it was focused around the connection books can create between two people. It touches slightly on enemies to lovers with Jane feeling frustrated at Bryan for creating a robot that makes her lose her job. It was everything I look for in a romance book, funny, romantic and spicy. I was impressed that all of this was included in such a short novella.

The ‘Book Talk with Byron’ reminded me so much of the content I watch on YouTube and BookTok. I found Jane really relatable and easy to connect with as an FMC

The two years later epilogue was so heart warming and I was so happy to hear about their happily ever after.

Billionaire romance is one of my favourite tropes and this was done so well.

ARC REVIEW (Net Galley) I really really enjoyed this!! My biggest irk with novellas is I always feel like they are rushed or I want more content but I think this one is really well balanced!

Jane is an assistant librarian and she is due to be replaced by a robot. A robot designed by a reclusive billionaire who she has an online crush on. Little does she know billionaire Bryan has been obsessed with her since her first reading videos.

This story was really created for fellow book lovers! If you love love and reading it’s the perfect laugh out loud summer read. The little references to different books were great Easter eggs through the story.

One of my only complaints is I wish this was a full book! I think the pacing was really good but omg I would love to see some long form stories by this writing duo.

This is a fun story, with a sort of lightness to it

It's sweet, it's fun, a bit delulu as the story seems so unreal. But the characters are all lovely, the hero and the heroine have pretty hot encounters, there's literature talk, a big library, who could ask for anything more?!

At points the story felt a bit silly, but it's nevertheless a nice read to brighten up your day.

I got a copy of this in order to share my view on it.

Same feedback as the other book by this author: I'm not sure why it was marketed as a novel when it's so short. I also couldn't find this title on Goodreads either. The writing was very basic and cheesy, and I didn't really click with any of the characters. The plot was interesting though, I just wish it had been executed better.

Enjoyed the plot with one caveat🤔

3.5🌟
As this is a short novella, I did not expect complex character development and the characters are fine, especially Jane the librarian and her extreme devotion to books and inspiring others to find the joy of reading. The basic plot is good and I loved the idea of Jane's one-sided conversations with robot Byron. Billionaire Bryan's cluelessness about the consequence of his casual donation of a robot to the local library seemed all too realistic. Just one issue.

The steamy stuff comes way too soon! Yes, the characters have seen each other on social media, but not in person, when the passion explodes. It's just too much at that stage, unexpected and, for me, totally unrealistic, better reserved for closer to the end.

Thanks to Maple Laughs Romance and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the story; this is my voluntary and honest opinion. I have posted my review to Goodreads, Bookbub, and Barnes & Noble and will crosspost to kobo on May 27.

I requested both THIS book and the other one in the series "Check out that Billionaire" at the same time. Both books for me sort of weren't my cup of tea. The author is an amazing writer, that I can see in both works. But the relationships in both books were not fully developed and then all of a sudden you have very graphic spice in the story. I didn't feel a connection in either book. I think that perhaps it needs to be hashed out a bit more, and more time spent creating a connection between the main characters so you feel more invested in them. Also, a disclaimer on the spice level would be nice too. It wasn't nonstop, but sometimes random and unexpected, and honestly... I wasn't aware it would be there.

I’ve finally got my life on track, working at a cute little, small-town library in Maple Valley. I even put a down payment on a house, and then promptly got fired. Why, you ask? Because the new hire doesn’t need breaks and will work for free. How can I compete with that?
Smexy tech billionaire Bryan Brooks is the person to blame, and he doesn’t want my dream job for himself—that I might understand. No, he built a shelving robot named after my favorite poet and donated it to the library so that it can replace me. I hate how good he looks in his viral posts and the fact that he has time to talk about my favorite books but can’t be bothered to find a shirt. I’ll never forgive him. Not even when he shows me his personal library, complete with floor-to- ceiling books and a rolling ladder. And definitely not when he kisses me while whispering delicious literary quotes that set every inch of me on fire.

Cute short story! I really enjoyed the characters and their chemistry. I love books and libraries, so this was extra fun for me. Light, easy, quick read! Perfect for the beach or just sitting out on the deck for a couple hours! Highly recommend it!

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced digital reader's copy (ARC) in exchange for an honest review!

I felt as though the book needed some more lead up to the characters meeting. The characters and their lives felt undeveloped with them both being rather plain.
The book was extremely short and unfortunately only contained some detail within the sex scenes which I found rather unrealistic.
Had the plot and backstory of the characters been more developed as well as less random jumps through time, it could have worked well. However, at the moment the book feels as though the author had a good idea but decided to rush the writing leaving it feeling unfinished.

I do enjoy short stories occasionally, but the timeline on this one was off. The main characters jump into bed on the first occasion they meet, and it feels rushed with their declarations, but then it’s a slower pace after that. Had the sex scene been downgraded to a romantic dinner it would’ve made more sense, and given the story more flow. I’m glad I read the 2nd book in the series first as this one would’ve put me off reading others in the series had I started with this one

A very short book which had a cute storyline. A bit unbelievable at times, they had sex pretty much straight away, then she hated him, then they got married all within about 8 chapters!
I would read more by this author as it's a nice palette cleanser!

●Shelve That Billionaire by Mia Sands and Danika Bloom●

*I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Publishes June 3rd!

This was such a cute enemies to lovers novella, which happens to have angst, yearning and spice despite being just short of 100 pages!

The story begins right away with the FMC Jane happily working a shift at the library in adorable small town Maple Valley, until her job suddenly gets cut because swoon worthy genius and billionaire Bryan (the MMC) created a shelving robot that takes her place. Despite both of the characters secretly having crushes on each other from obsessing over each other's social media they definitely don't get off to a great start.

The narratives are relatable, especially because both are massive book lovers like many of us, and there's a lot of literary romantic gestures which I found so cute. There's only a small amount of spice in this book, and whilst it felt a little sudden it was well written and started off their relationship with a bang. Jane and Bryan's relationship does go through a miniature rollercoaster of highs and lows- with some drama too- but thankfully the making up was quick and reasonable.

The novella has a cute epilogue set two years later, with a nice HEA! Overall I found it to be a quick and simple feel good romantic read, nothing overly special but perfect for that little pick me up.

3/5 🌟

Jane is obsessed with billionaire Bryan Brooks. He is hot, he is smart, and most importantly, he has a love for books. Him being a bibliophile is a huge plus for Jane, with her being a librarian assistant and all. Her obsession with Bryan quickly fades when the robot he creates to help sort books at her library steals her job! Now Jane is unemployed, her crush is now her enemy, and she is stuck trying to figure it all out. It doesn't help when she meets Bryan in person. He is still hot, but she can't possibly like this man! His robot, Byron, stole her job!

This easy to read novella is both spicy and laugh-out-loud funny! I loved everything about Jane and Bryan! I was convinced they were each other's missing piece from their first interaction. Byron, the robot, just added to it all!

This short story is so cute and cozy, with the perfect ending. The pacing was absolutely perfect, which is something I greatly appreciate in a short story. There wasn't an area I felt went lacking, nor was there one that felt too drawn out. The laughs were there, the drama was there, the spice was there, and the romance was definitely there! 4 stars!

Thank you NetGalley, Author Collective 20, Danika Blooms, and Mia Sands for this delightful ARC!

“Shelve that Billionaire” is a short romantic comedy that follows the story of a librarian who finds herself jobless since the new robot assistant can easily do her job. Our story starts when she meets the creator of said robot and other feelings begin to develop.

Shelve that Billionaire is a short rom com. You can literally read it in one sitting. This story follows Jane who is a library assistant who loses her job because of a robot. She didn't realize that the creator of the robot Bryon, who's also name is Bryon is in love with Jane. Jane secretly has feelings for him as well. They both do have strong feelings for each other. There love grows pretty quick, which sense it is a short story does make sense. All around it is a cute story. If you are into books and reading this is defiantly your story because it has many book references/quotes mentioned.
A cute very cute read!

3 stars. Short story, quick read.

This short book (actually I think it's a short story) tells the story of Jane, a library assistant who loses her job when a bookshelf robot does her work for free. Jane meets the developer of the robot and unwittingly falls in love with him.

This story was a very quick read, and due to its brevity, the characters and events did not form a very deep picture. I honestly felt that things had been simplified a little too much.

However, the story was cute and funny, so three stars.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
* Book about books
* Dual pov
* Hea
* Billionaire
* Opposites attract
* Small town

Title: Shelve that Billionaire by Danika Bloom, Mia Sands

Release Date: June, 3rd, 2024

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Stars

In Maple Valley, Jane's life takes an unexpected turn when she loses her job at the library to a robot created by tech billionaire Bryan. Despite her resentment towards him, she finds herself drawn to his charming demeanour and impressive personal library. Their interactions are filled with witty banter and literary references, but Jane struggles to forgive him for the upheaval he caused in her life. As their relationship deepens, Jane grapples with conflicting feelings, torn between her attraction to Bryan and her desire for revenge.

This book was such a delightful surprise! It had everything I love in a quick, engaging read. The chemistry between Jane and Bryan was electric, and I adored the way their relationship unfolded. The side characters added depth to the story, and I especially loved Byron's role. The author's writing style was easy to follow, making it a breeze to get lost in the story.

The incorporation of robotics and Jane losing her job added a realistic touch to the romance, making it feel relevant and thought-provoking.

Plus, Bryan whispering book-related sweet nothings? Absolutely swoon-worthy!

A charming and enjoyable read that I highly recommend!

Thank you to The Publisher Maple Laughs Romance,The Authors Danika Bloom, Mia Sands & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

Shelve that Billionaire by Danika Bloom/Mia Sands
Book 1 Bookish Billionaires of Maple Valley
Rating:4/5
Release Date: 3 June 2024

"Shelve that Billionaire" offers a charming dual-POV narrative in a delightful short read. We embark on Jane's journey, who believes her life is on track until she unexpectedly loses her job. Enter billionaire Bryan Brooks.

This story exudes warmth and cuteness, leaving me brimming with happiness. Despite its brevity, this novella packs a punch. The plot is skilfully crafted, and the characters possess undeniable charm.

If you're seeking a swift and cozy read, I wholeheartedly recommend this series.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Maple Laughs Romance, and the authors, Danika Bloom and Mia Sands, for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest and fair review.