Billionaire Unexpected ~ Jax: (California Billionaires #2)

J. S. Scott

Mar 2021 · J. S. Scott

About this ebook

I never expected the man I saw as nothing but a billionaire player to be the only person who could rescue me from near insanity.

One moment, everything was perfect.

I was finally Dr. Harlow Lewis, research geoscientist, and I was actually employed at Montgomery Mining Laboratories, the crème de la crème of labs for my specialty. I also had good friends, a supportive parent, and a budding relationship with a great guy. Add all of those things together and it was impossible for my existence to be anything less than ideal.  

I had exactly the life I'd always wanted, until it...wasn't.  

I guess I never realized that brief periods of perfection could instantly be followed by a nine day, horrific hostage situation that would forever change the woman I'd been before that incident.

Oddly, after my release, the only person who knew that I was struggling to get my life back was Jaxton Montgomery, my billionaire boss, and the king of one-nighters . Not exactly the perfect confidante, right? The two of us barely spoke unless it was company business, especially after I'd turned down a date with him two years earlier. What rational female would want to have dinner with a man who was known for his one-and-done dating behavior?

Maybe Jax wasn't the guy I would have chosen to be the person who would drag me out of the darkness and back into life again, but he was the only one stubborn enough to do it. He systematically broke down all of defenses until I reached out and clung to him like he was the only lifeline I had.  

It wasn't until I got to know him that I realized that Jax was so much more than the playboy he was portrayed to be in the gossip columns.  

He was patient, he didn't judge, and he had a wicked sense of humor. Even stranger, he understood what I was going through, even when I didn't understand it myself.  

Unfortunately, he was also the hottest guy I'd ever met, and as our bizarre friends-but-not-really-friends relationship continued, it was getting harder and harder to fight the intense chemistry between the two of us.  

What happens when a guy you thoroughly disliked just a few months ago suddenly becomes your everything?  

Jax had helped me claw my way back into my life, but was I brave enough to risk everything all over again to keep the one man I'd always wanted but could never have?  

Ratings and reviews

My Once in a Lifetime. Even though this book is in a series you would have no trouble enjoying the story by itself. There is character overlap and a bit of backstory you'd gain from reading Hudson's book first, but it's not required. Once again J. S. Scott has delivered a story that will engage readers and have us believing in soulmates. Jax and Harlow take their time, they develop a close friendship before ever crossing any lines. It's obvious they are in love and the things they do for one another prove that in so many ways. Coming from different backgrounds and financial standings it's nice to see Harlow being able to spoil Jax a little in her own way. I loved how compassionate and patient Jax was. He didn't want to put any pressure and held out so much longer than I thought he would. Seeing Harlow's journey and the obstacles she had to overcome was nice, it felt like an honest progression without bypassing any of the healing that needed to happen. I love how she's found a way to contribute to the cause and help others who might end up in a similar situation. I also can't wait for Cooper's story next. I wonder how long he'll be able to resist a certain off-limits little sister, especially since she just may prove to be smarter than him. I received an advanced copy of this story and am voluntarily providing an honest review.

Ever since I read Taylor’s story in the previous book, Billionaire Undercover, and experienced the horror she had gone through with Harlow when they were kidnapped I knew I needed to read Harlow’s story. It is now several months later and while she is recovering physically, mentally she is definitely not any better. Jax Montgomery is only one of the few who finally realizes how severe Harlow’s PTSD is. When Harlow voices her wish to be a part of the secret rescue organization, Last Hope, she is told she is nowhere near ready and will be assigned a sponsor to help her. Jax immediately volunteered to be that person. They have a bit of history, two years prior he asked her to dinner but due to his reputation he was shot down. But Jax is determined and after winning a bet, their journey finally begins. Jax definitely has a reputation, but what I loved was how Harlow was the one to see the man behind that reputation. She realizes what an amazing heart he has and they become great friends. They take the time to really get to know each other. Jax is just amazing with her, he is still extremely attracted to her but he is patient and is there for her all the way. But when friendship turns to love, their attraction to each other is both so sweet and scorching. It was all just fantastic. Another great addition to this wonderful series.

"UNEXPECTED LOVE...." Billionaire Unexpected is a favorite of mine for sure. Harlow a geologist that works for Montgomery Mining, was held captive with her intern and Mark who is a friend that Harlow wanted to get to know. The Montgomery brothers have an organization called Last Hope that were able to go in and get her intern who was still being held captive. Feeling guilty that she was home and later finds out Mark was killed she is a mess. She has PTSD, guilt, fear, anger and many other issues from being held captive. Fast forward she is wanting to become a member of Lost Hope and help others the way they did her. However Marshall Montgomery tells Harlow she has to work on her issues before she can help others. He wants Jax Montgomery to be her advisor and to help her get through this and is requiring her to work with him. She is all aware of Jax and his reputation and wants nothing to do with the one night stand, billionaire, love em and leave them Playboy. The issue is Harlow wants to work for Last Hope so she agrees to let Jax help her. As they begin to go through all her issues, fears and "the obstacles" still in her way, she uncovers a Jax that she did not know existed. She only knew of the Jax that the papers featured all the time in a bad light and the man she rejected 2 years ago based on that reputation. As the times go on the chemistry is there. She needs to decide on how to proceed and if she can be a part of this man's world or is it not meant to be. J.S. Scott's story is one of my favorite reads. I also love reading who may be coming next in her next book. They all are intertwined and that is something I really enjoy with her books. I loved this book and would suggest to others.

About the author

J.S. "Jan" Scott is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of steamy romance. She's an avid reader of all types of books and literature. Writing what she loves to read, J.S. Scott writes both contemporary steamy romance stories and paranormal romance. They almost always feature an Alpha Male and have a happily ever after because she just can't seem to write them any other way! She lives in the beautiful Rocky Mountains with her husband and two very spoiled German Shepherds.

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