The start was a little tough for me. You instantly hate her family. Which isn't a bad thing but then you also instantly hate almost everyone in the book. Was no good character. I came for the title and I guess I got what I wanted.

Review coming soon. I can’t wait to read this one :) I loved the brother’s best friend trope and I’m excited to see how it plays out with the pregnancy trope.

Thank you for allowing me to read this early, it's her new release
I enjoyed it 😌
I gave it a 3.5 stars

I really enjoyed Billionaire’s Secret Baby by Jennifer Hartley! It was a captivating read that kept me engaged and I can’t wait to read more!

Jennifer Hartley’s newest book was a great read. That fans of billionaire romance novels will enjoy immensely.

ARC Review of Billionaire's Secret Baby by Jennifer Hartley
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A surprise preganncy between a runaway rich girl wanting the simple life, and her brother's billionaire buddy who is searching for something he has been missing.

Lilly fled in the dead of night from her snobbish and neglectful family. One upon a time she believed she had someone who cared for her, now they were pushing her to become someone else. Someone she refuses to become. Fleeing to the farm was the best decision she ever made, she just did not expect the universe to throw her a curveball.
Andre had everything. He owned a skyscraper and everything in it. He was rich. He was well connected. Yet something was missing. When a friend recommends stepping back from it all and going country out at a lovely little farm, his interest certainly perks when he sees Lily, sister of his friend and rivetting beauty.
Sparks fly between them, and they are consumed by their desires, but they are both wanting different happy endings.
Will they come to terms on what they want for each other...or will Lilly disappear from Andre's life carrying a secret?

An enjoyable read. Billionaire not really a bad boy, just a little lost and certainly smitten with Lilly. Maybe a little silly with some of the ideals he has which a old school, especially when it comes to Lilly's brother. Lilly has guts, knowing what she was leaving behind to persue her passion with nothing more than a bag and a plant. Thankfully her new home has great people who wish to take care of her.
Happy ending. Steamy barn scene. Cool horses. Want to crash in one of the cabins!

A short fun novella about a second chance at love for free-spirited Lilly and business focused Andre who stumbled upon each other again years after their breakup during a summer when they both are just looking for *more*. Great read if you want some short, with spice and a fun story between longer more stressful books.

The story felt rushed and a bit disjointed. I found the characters to be very flat and the ending seemed a bit confusing, I think more exploration of the various settings would have gone a long way!

Going into this book I really wasn't sure how I was going to feel about it. After getting a few chapters in though, I was invested in the characters. She is tired of the city life and wants to get out from under her family. He is a grumpy suit who thinks the world should cater to him, until he gets a dose of reality. I loved the way their relationship rekindled and how he reacted once finding out he was going to be a father. And I felt the way their story ended was perfect for them. Love it when the guy actually LISTENS!

This was okay. The conversation between the main characters felt stilted and awkward and the story did not feel unique.

Jennifer Hartley has written an amazing story that explores the fact that there is more than life to money and physical possessions.

I believe the fact that Lily has such high expectations placed upon her by her family is extremely relatable and really helps the reader connect with the character.

I loved the story but it did feel a little rushed at times.

I would recommend this story to anyone who enjoys the pregnancy trope.

There's some great scenery with the book being set at a farm, but apart from that I don't see much that I can appreciate here. The story isn't terribly boring and there was nothing I hated, so it was pretty easy to read. This was nothing like what I expected yet I wasn't terribly let down. I wouldn't call this a romance either because it's more like a subplot that's barely there. I just don't have strong feelings about this book either way.

I loved this book! The Rosemary Farm sounds perfect & it really makes you want to go there. Lilly & Andre’a history & love story is beautiful. A one night stand and a surprise pregnancy. I devoured this book in one day.. Absolutely loved it!

I absolutely loved this book! It had all the elements I look for in a romance novel - second chance love, a forbidden romance with the brother's best friend, and an accidental pregnancy thrown into the mix. The steamy scenes were hot and passionate, adding an extra layer of intensity to the story.

The setting on a family farm added a cozy and charming atmosphere to the book, and the likeable secondary characters brought even more depth to the story. I found myself rooting for the main characters to overcome their obstacles and find their happily ever after.

While I thoroughly enjoyed this book, I did find some parts of the plot to be a bit predictable. However, the heartwarming moments and sweet ending more than made up for it. Overall, I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars. It's a fun and engaging read that will leave you feeling satisfied and happy.

In this second chance romance, we see the rekindling of high school sweethearts Lillian and Andre as they find themselves again at Rosemary Farm. Both struggling with the isolating nature of the concrete jungle they know so well, they decide they need a break from the hustle and bustle of New York City and stumble across each other for a second time. Things had gone so wrong when they were younger, could this time be any different?

Lillian, born and raised in the city, has come to despise everything she knows. The wealth her family loves to flaunt, the greed and selfishness they harbor. Lillian isn't like them, and knows in her heart that her life is missing fresh air and freedom. After yet another fight with her brother William over her not joining the family's business, she takes a risk and travels four hours away to Rosemary Farm. There she comes across her ex Andre, looking so familiar yet so grown up too. The passion between the two feels as though no time had passed and they use this opportunity to learn new things about themselves and each other.

Billionaire's Secret Baby is a fast read, easy to get through and has a happy ending waiting in the conclusion. Overall enjoyable, but perhaps misleading at times. Based off the cover alone, I never would have assumed this book would take on more of a small country side romance versus the city aesthetic it portrays. Though Andre is a highly successful billionaire, it feels almost like an afterthought to the plot of the book. In fact, we never get much character development for him besides how he didn't know what he was missing in life until he rekindled with Lillian.

Definitely some insta-love vibes, though we know the two had some unfinished business when they were younger. Both characters, particularly Andre, were lacking depth and I found it hard to connect to them and their romance. Though mentioned several times throughout the book, we never got insight to their first relationship together other than some minor details such as an argument. I think some flashbacks to them in high school could have definitely solidified their love to something solid that could withstand time spent apart rather than the flimsy snapshot we got.

After reading, I was truly so shocked by this book that I had to go and reread the description. I thought I had somehow missed something, but no. This book was definitely advertised to be something much different. "He's forbidden, and I know he'll break my heart. I also know that if my brother comes to know he will break his nose." Not really forbidding but maybe more like they grew apart? And it's implied that one her brother's 'best friend' would beat Andre up if he hurt his sister, but his relationship with both characters is strained at best.

Again, if the cover and description were different, I think this book would have a much better time at reeling people in. It offers a second chance romance, country side, farm life, and pregnancy. I would give the book a shot, but I wouldn't let the description sway you too much. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Billionaire’s Secret Baby : Brothers Best Friend Romance by Jennifer Hartley.
This book is a romance with a lot of tropes. Some include second chance, brothers ex best friend, billionaire, and a secret pregnancy.
Starting this book, I was really excited to see how this would work out. How a rich billionaire would come to a farm and work for free, hard labor at that. I wanted to enjoy this book, but it totally missed the mark for me. The story had quite a bit of problems from beginning to the end.
For the most part, the storyline seemed pretty unrealistic—it's hard to believe that a young billionaire would just up and decide to work on a farm with no cell service or amenities that he is accustomed too . That whole setup felt like a stretch and made it tough for me to get into the story. I could not connect with the plot at all, poor rich boy wants a farm vacation, meets his ex, swears he’s changed but continues the same behavior . The main character’s shock at being pregnant felt ridiculous as well as a Dr saying she’s in great condition, but can’t tell she’s pregnant. The book also had a lot of errors—spelling mistakes, grammar issues, and some awkward phrasing. This entire storyline seems impossible with a man that has been down right horrendous to her on two incidents, telling her once that he didn’t want a waste of space freeloader, and the second time he betrayed her to her brother and told her to be with him she must go back to the family that treats her like dirt. He’s mega rich. and from going to a farm he’s now super boss, and has changed so much, and so shortly after their second break up. I don’t want to give spoilers so I will keep some more problems with the book out. I had very high hopes for this book buy it was horrible. It needs a complete overhaul, rewriting and removing points. This was definitely a no for me. I felt the book had potential and I liked some points, which is why it’s a 2 1/2 for me

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book. Overall I enjoyed it but I can’t help but think the book should have a different name. The title gives the impression that this is going to have higher stakes but really it’s just miscommunication and changing everything to be with someone. I didn’t like that Andre didn’t even flinch or care that lily hadn’t told him she was pregnant for 6-7 months and honestly, who ignores someone for 6-7 months, keeping a massive secret only to say yes to marriage because he planned a whole life behind her back.
The book had good bones but I feel like another 50 pages would flush out some of the conversations.

"Billionaire's Secret Baby" is a steamy read about a forbidden romance. The main character has always had a crush on her brother’s best friend, who’s now a wealthy and powerful guy. Even though she knows getting involved with him could cause major drama with her brother and possibly break her heart, she can’t resist. Things get even more complicated when she ends up pregnant after their passionate night together. This book, the first in the Bad Boy Billionaire series, promises a hot romance with a guaranteed happy ending, but be ready for some strong language and steamy moments.


I really wanted to enjoy this book, but it totally missed the mark for me. The storyline seemed pretty unrealistic—it's hard to believe that a young billionaire would just up and decide to work on a farm. That whole setup felt like a stretch and made it tough for me to get into the story. I could not connect with the plot at all. The main character’s shock at being pregnant felt forced. The book also had a lot of errors—spelling mistakes, grammar issues, and some awkward phrasing. These problems made the writing feel sloppy.

I really wanted to like this book, but it honestly felt like it was more about her working on the farm than it was about the actual romance. And the abrupt change in personality felt kind of "too good to be true". Overall it was just too far fetched for me to get really sucked in.

I wanted to love this but it was just ok. The storyline was far fetched. I didnt believe the MMC was a millionaire and decided to work on a farm. I just couldnt get into it. I guess anything can happen and its fiction so it doesnt have to be realistic, but Id like it to sort of be feasible. Not the case. Would not recommend.