Terri Randall lives in the shadows. Her life, and the lives of those she loves, depend on it.
Yet, the moment billionaire Roderick "Rod" Thorne walks into her bar, she wants a stolen moment. A weekend in his bed should fix her itch. Wrong. A weekend is just the beginning.
Rod has three vices. Beautiful women. Gambling. Booze. Until a weekend spent with an unforgettable woman changes it all. Finding her identity becomes an obsession. When he finally does, he'll have to decide whether to settle an old score and make the riskiest bet of his life-love.
(This romance novel contains explicit contents and it's not advised for readers under 18.)
I write sensual Paranormal and contemporary romance. When not writing, I read. When not reading, I hang out with my family. When not with my family, I'm plotting and writing....it's a vicious cycle.
I loved this book! It was so much more than just a billionaire story. There is mystery and intrigue surrounding Terri and I loved how the author unfolded the story. Rod was a bit too arrogant at first and a major playboy but Terri knocked him off his feet. He stayed true to her even when he found out her true identity. The plot was exciting and snared me till the end. I loved that we got introduced to the other Billionaires and can't wait until they each get their own book! ARC provided by NetGalley.
After reading the first two books of the Infinitus Billionaire's series and ; (Lex and Jillian story), I was hoping the next book in the series would be Sloan's. When I read it was Rod's, I will admit I was a little surprised and a bit disappointed - but I quickly changed my mind!
From the first page, I was hooked. The quick witted humor, the banter between the characters had me laughing especially their first encounter!
Terri Randall is running from her past. After spending the last couple of years constantly looking over her shoulder, she is finally ready to put down some roots - at least for a little while. Her former step-brother is referenced early in the book, but it is not until close to the end do you understand exactly how she suffered. She is a victim who chooses not to be. She is strong willed, well respected by her former colleagues and looks out for those she cares about.
She has had to change her identity many times - by name and appearance to avoid her step-brother's goons. She is constantly watching her surroundings, always on edge and only seems to relax with Rod. He makes her feel safe. She does have two confidante's though who know the full story of her past and one of them is the benefactor for her infamous game nights. The other, her childhood friend.
Bachelor Rod Thorne loves three things: his businesses, high stakes gambling and women. He is a playboy, who has planned his life to never settle down and to have his share of women or two. Arriving in Las Vegas he has two plans: (1) Find out who the Chameleon is and get in on one of her games and (2) find Paul Warwick's sister and bring her to justice for her crimes. Little does he realize, he has her in his sights.
Rod has a deeper personality than he shows. He cares for his friends and for those who have helped him along the way. He believes in justice. Twenty years ago, he and his friends helped to put a fellow frat brother in jail for countless rapes. But Paul Warwick, despite being in isolation has managed to continue to wreck havoc - and the trail leads back to his sister financing his criminal activities.
Rod is attracted to everything about Terri from her body to her saucy mouth, to her bossy attitude and her no holding back when it comes to foreplay and sex. She is the perfect fit for him in every way - in and out of the bedroom. The chemistry between them is instant and hot! Their sexual encounters are passionate, sexy and did I mention hot?!! Sparks fly. Their one night stand lasts for three days before Terri's flight system kicks in. She already knows she cares for Rod too much to let Paul or his goon's hurt him so she leaves.
After Terri's departure, Rod is miserable for two weeks. Somehow Terri has managed to get under his skin and all he can do is compare every woman to her. He shows no interest in what is on offer even during one of Sloan's infamous parties. Only Terri occupies his thoughts.
Rod receives an invite to one of the Chameleon's high-stakes poker games. Arriving on the boat, he manages to conceal his shock that it is Terri. It is also during this weekend, he learns her true identity but now it's too late. He is already emotionally involved and is trying to figure out ways to help her. Someone has hurt Terri in the past and if it's not her step dad, could it be the one person causing so much strife in their lives?
Questions I asked myself throughout .. What did Paul do to Terri and how bad will it be? Will Rod choose her over his friends? After all, Rod sees through the tough exterior to the scared person underneath.
With the success of the Fitzgerald series and now the Infinitus Billionaire books, I look forward to Book four and Sloan's adventure.
E.B. Walters has the ability to connect with her readers by bringing the characters alive. Her books are like pringles.. "once you start, you can't stop"!
So in closing, I loved, loved this book. I am glad it's not a two-part story as the wait would kill me. Hurry up with book four. I can't wait to read Sloan's story.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Rod Thorne is a billionaire, member of the infamous Infinitus group. He is a self-made man, he worked hard and now owns a billion dollar company. He tends to live for the moment and refuses entanglements with women. His chance encounter with Terri Randall is a shock to his system. She is bold, outspoken and their chemistry is explosive. For the first time, Rod wants more than a one-night-stand, and he always gets what he wants. But he is confused and distracted by his feelings for her.
Terri is an enigma. She doesn’t believe in forever love and is all about booty calls and one-night-stands. As the Chameleon, she is famous for hosting high-stakes poker games for high-rollers. But apart from that, everything about her is shrouded in mystery and secrets, that Rod wants to uncover.
He obtains an invitation to one of her games, and they start an intense game of cat and mouse. Rod is intrigued, he feels Terri is running from something or somebody and intends to protect her. Terri is unpredictable and I loved that she kept him on his toes, often giving him the slip. But she definitely needs Rod’s protection when a ghost of their past reappears in their life and threatens her.
This book was a good read, well-written, very hot and with complex characters. However, I felt that something was missing in the way the suspense was built, the pace was a bit slow at times, and I didn’t get the edge-of-your seat feeling. But overall, I enjoyed this story, that can be read as a standalone, and will definitely go back and read the two previous installments in this series. I'm intrigued by those Infinitus billionaires!
A copy of this book was provided by the publisher, via NetGalley.
This book was a pleasant surprise, I really liked how distinct the characters were and how their original storyline still had a thread from the earlier books in the series. Reformed rakes are always one of my favorite portrayals, add in a feisty independent heroine and makes for some great chemistry!
i really wanted to love this book because i enjoyed the first two installments and although i dont fancy explicit chapters of the leads doing bedroom tangos so early in a contemporary i was willing to look past it. all was going well until free will was totally eschewed and Rod became one of my most disliked leads. I skimmed the book after that and read the last two chapters to see what next in the series, character reveals their might be.
I try not to be too nit picky but reading about Sloan in the jungle of the West Indies amongst a tribe aka his people really made me scowl. I know and understand creative freedom and forgive me but it made me think of ppl years ago thinking its all mud huts and tree swinging.
The West Indies is made up of the islands in the Caribbean and most of the islands' indigenous tribes are extinct due to wars, colonization etc. Also silk worms arent natural resources in this hemisphere.
The Infinitus Billionaires Series is the first books I’ve read from Author E.B. Walters and I have to say I’m sadly and highly disappointed that she has stopped at 3 b/c I’m absolutely ready to move on the Sloane’s book only to see she’s stopped in 2016 at the 3rd friend/ book and haven’t written anymore�..I WANT THEM ALL 😩😩
I guess I’ll have to just read backwards and read her Fitzgerald Series (which I believe this Infinitus Billionaire is a spin-off from that) since I can’t get enough of her work. Her flow of writing was perfect, the story never staled, stayed exciting�.intriguing story line, kickass hero & heroine, awesome secondary characters and all the good stuff you want in a romance story and more.
Do yourself a favor and read this series.
PLEASE E.B WALTERS, PLEASE RESUME THIS SERIES AND WRITE THE ITHER GUYS PLEASE
What a fantastic book. Lots of intrigue, friendships, and hot sex scenes.
Spoiler alert? Rod cannot seem to get enough of Terri. Terri is concerned about trusting anyone especially men. This book takes you on a wild journey with Terri’s running from her past and not wanting to let anyone in. Rod will not allow Terri to keep him out of her life and he goes to extremes to make sure she realizes he’s not walking away.
I could not put the book down and enjoyed every minute of it. I will be reading the next books in the series.
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for this honest review.
Every time I read one of EB Walters books I think 'this one is my favourite'......Intrigue is definitely my favourite!!!!!! The story is absolutely fabulous with the dual POV between Rod and Terri it works perfectly. Both these characters are charming, funny, passionate, interesting and believable. I think the authors writing is just getting better and better....her world building for these books is amazing and I got lost in it so easily. I cannot wait for book 4.
Wow! This story gets off to a quick sexy start. Rod meets Terri, when she happens to be in his hotel room. As the back story would have it, he has a past connection with her that he couldn't have imagined. Cameos from Estelle and Lex Fitzgerald, as well as the other IA billionaires are included.
I hadn’t read the earlier Billionaire books but dived into this assuming they’re standalone but connected reads. It was a fun read, but one that didn’t have that magic can’t put down quality for me.
I loved Rod, loved Terri and the idea of The Chameleon, but to be honest it seemed a little too far fetched, a little too easy solutions with the way they both had friends that could do all the legal and sometimes illegal things they needed. I need them to struggle, to work hard to resolve things, for there to be what feel like almost insurmountable issuesbefore they can get tosolutions. When one of them is hanging a man they want info on over the shark tank is a classic example, its just not what it seems and the solution/answer is just too pat. That spoiled it for me, I need that sense that things could happen if the situation was as its given, that feeling of realityand here I just wasn’t feeling it, it just felt to much like fiction. I know it is fiction of course but for me it doesn’t work if it doesn'thave that air of reality about it, the people, the problems and the solutions.
I missed too the sense of edge of seat drama, there’s lots going on, lots of action, almost non stop at times and yet it never feels totally real to me. When we got to the part where Terri learns about Rod, I’d expected much more fireworks, much more angst but it didn’t play out that way.
Its one of those stories that good, well planned, well writtenbut which just doesn’t work well for me. I was a bit disengaged from it, even the hot and steamy sex scenes as it just didn’t seem real, I couldn’t feel they were genuine people and i wasn’t invested enough in whether they made it through.
Stars: Three, an OK read but one of those that’s not a real hook, must read for me.
Absolutely amazing! Another fantastic book from E.B. Walters! I love, love, love the Infinitus Billionaires series! It had been about a year since I had read the first two books in the series, so I went back to "re-familiarize" myself with all the guys. (So rough to have to go back and re-read great books! Wink-wink!). Sometimes if it's been a while since you've read something, you forget how awesome the authors actually are. I honestly can't say enough about E.B.'s writing. She is truly gifted! The way she brings her characters to life...you become emotionally invested in them within the first couple chapters. And the storyline was thrilling the whole way through. It's so satisfying when a book really holds your attention the whole way through. You just don't want to put it down! This third book in the IB series focused on RodThorne and a new character, Terri Randal. She's running from something, while keeping her "career" top secret. Rod is relentless in the search for anyone helping his and his friends' nemesis, Paul Warwick. They put him in prison 20 years ago, but somehow he keeps terrorizing them from behind bars. Sparks fly when Rod & Terri's worlds collide more than once. Following them on their crazy journey is every bit as much fun as I would expect from one of E. B.'s book! I just wish they came out more often! But every time, they're worth the wait!! (And then I get to go back and read the series again! Yay!) I would recommend this series to any adult wanting spicy, sexy fantastically gripping stories! Of course, start with the first book, there are some spoilers. (Actually, start with the Fitzgerald Family Series! The character references will make much more sense.)
I received this book from net gallery for an honest review.
Terri sneeks into Versailles Palace in a bellhop uniform. She's been informed that the suite she's staying in has been paid for but the customer can't make it. When she comes out of the shower, she discovers she's got company. What should she do? Run out in a towel?
Rod's friend informs him that a surprises awaits his arrival at the hotel suite. His surprise guest is already in the shower but is he prepared for what's about to happen?
Terri is running from her past: she has lots of secrets but will she confide in Rod? Will Rod walk away when he discovers the truth about her identity?
I was laughing in the beginning at the situation Rod and Terri find themselves in. Although, Terri is in shock, she is literally drooling just looking at his impressive package lol.
I loved Rod: he was sexy, cocky and confident. He definitely works everything he has to seduce Terri not that it took much convincing. I liked the fact that he wasn't pushy but yet determined throughout.
These two have mind blowing chemistry which is literally off the charts. Their sexual escapades are: sexy, racy, passionate and insanely hot. Rod's dirty mouth literally steamed up my kindle.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. I loved the depth and intensity of the characters. The chemistry was explosive and crazy. and I was cheering her on in the end when she settles her scores with Paul. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Heat, passion, bondage: this book has all three in both the physical and the emotional sense, with sexual tension, attraction and kink contrasted on a deeper and more serious level by stalkers, trauma, and kidnapping! (Warning: this book is blush-inducing-ly, delectably R-rated). Though Roderick Thorne (Rod) is quite comfortable getting to know many a random women intimately, his flighty nature is repeatedly tested when he's ensnared by an equally adventurous, spunky, and energetic Terri Randal who has a great skill in disappearing and fighting him at every turn. Terri's secret is that she'd rather not fight; she's interested too, but her instinct is to protect Rod from her past, which continues to hound her. Rod's secret is that he's already entwined and must decide whether to blame or believe in her. E.B. Walters is a queen of plot twists, revealing connections the reader never expected or noticed, and of course every turn is interspersed with sexual tension and heated moments. Walters has outdone herself; unlike the first 2 books in the already panty-dropping Infinitus Billionaire series, Rod and Terri dive straight into their erotic escapades, and don't slow down throughout the whole book. The romance is hot and passionate, and the mystery and danger equally pulse-pounding; definitely true to the title in multiple senses of the word "Intrigue."
The synopsis says it all. Rod is part of the infamous Infinitus group and has a chance encounter with Terri that changes everything he’s believed since college. In fact, it ends up being a life changing experience for both of them. There's always a good back story, and this one is a serious game changer. Of course they lose track of each other; there's danger and intrigue involved, volatile situations, threatening bad guys, the works. But there's also hot steamy romance, sex that's off the charts and some things that neither of them counted on.
I'm not giving it away because I waited months to read this, and it's just too tantalizing for readers to pass up. It is a true E.B. Walters contemporary romance that you don't want to miss. Not only do we have the two main characters, but we learn more about some of the other men of the Infinitus group, making us salivate for the next one, and has us choosing who we want to hear about next.
E.B. Walters has a way with romantic stories that leaves us out of breath and begging for more. There's a connection between her characters that is unmistakable. They always fight the inevitable but that's what makes the story so exciting and gets us all involved. What is going to be the one factor that tips the scales for this one? No one does it quite like she does, and I'm looking forward to seeing what she has in store for us next.
****4.5 Hot, Steamy Stars**** EB Walters has written yet another steamy romance with heart; she has a way crafting these characters that are hot and brilliant with complex emotions. This book is well written funny, witty, sexy, with some suspense thrown in makes for a good read. Terri Randal is hiding from her horrible past; she wants to live her life without looking over her shoulder. Rod Thorne is billionaire whose past has not always be good to him but now he works hard and plays just as hard. A chance encounter between Terri and Rod becomes life changing experience from them. Terri double life as the Chameleon brings them back together. There is a constant power struggle between Terri and Rod; both are used to being in control and answering to no-one - inside the bedroom or out. Terri won't get close to anyone, it's the only way she can keep them and herself safe, but the more she runs, the more determined Rod becomes to find out all her secrets, fight all her battles and protect her from everything - even herself if needed. Will Rod walk away when he discovers the truth about her identity? They are both running, but from very different ghosts, can they trust each other enough to stop running and fight their demons together? ****I received this book from NetGallery for an honest review****
I am in love with this series. It has stayed true to form. This latest installment to the Infinitus Billionaire left me begging for more. I have waited for this and it was most definitely worth the wait. Rod leaves you drooling and Terri gives Rod a run for his money. Terri is a true fighting gem.
They are both running, but from very different ghosts, can they trust each other enough to stop running and fight their demons together? Or will they fall into old habits and run to protect?
There is a constant power struggle between Terri and Rod, both are used to being in control and answering to no-one - inside the bedroom or out! The sparks and heated looks between them singe anyone who is stood too close, but it can't possibly be love.....they don't do love.....it must be lust, and surely just one more time will get that out of their systems.....won't it?!
Terri won't get close to anyone, it's the only way she can keep them and herself safe, but the more she runs, the more determined Rod becomes to find out all her secrets, fight all her battles and protect her from everything - even herself if needed!
We all love the Sexy, Alpha Billionaires in this series, but will this Billionaire be big enough to admit he was wrong about the Chameleon? Will he fight for her, her love and their future? And will she let him?!
Love this book, love this series and I cannot wait to see the next Billionaire fall!
I absolutely Love these books by EB Walters. She has a way of creating a man that is not only Hot but has complex emotions. In this book we me Roderick Thorne (Rod). Rod is a billionaire who does not hide his love for women and gambling. He meets Terri Randall a woman who is running from her past. Once they meet the attraction is instant and the sex is HOT!! Terri has never needed a man, she takes care of herself but she has an appetite for sex. Rod has never really cared about settling down. That is until Terri Randall walks into his life. He can't get her out of his mind. There is something that these 2 have in comman and Rod has no idea. No Spoilers. You have to read the book.
EB Walters has a way of writing that draws you in and makes you love her characters. I love the Infinitus Billionaires. They are all wonderful men who play hard and love harder. This is an excellent story with a few twists that I did not expect. If you see E.B Walters on the cover you know its going to be good. I can not wait for more from these billionaires.
Oh my wow!! Can I say hot and steam?!! This was an amazing book. This book is based on Rod (Lex Fitzgerald's friend). He thought he would never love just one girl or ever be with just one girl in his life. Everything changes when Terri comes into his life. She is pretty and has some secrets.
Rod's story was something I wasn't expecting. I thought he might be a little hard to get to know. Boy was I wrong he is like a teddy bear is what I would say.
Terri wow. I wasn't not expecting someone like her. She is tough and smart. She will not let anything get in her way. That's is why she is successful. I couldn't have imagined two people who are perfect for each other than these two.
I loved this book. It has all that you need in it. I could not put this book down. It was Hot, sexy, steamy, and romantic. We get to have some familiar faces come back into this book. I highly recommended this book if you into hot and steamy sex with a little bit of bondage in it. I wouldn't read in public because you will blush and more than likely laugh out loud.
Terri just wants to finally live her life without looking over her shoulder. But with a stepbrother like hers that just doesn't seem to be possible. The only way she can work is by being the Chameleon, bringing high rollers to her special poker tournament.
Meeting Rod in Vegas was only supposed to be one weekend of hot fun, but getting him outta her head is harder than expected. Especially when he manages to get in on one of her games and recognizes her.
Rod is happy with one night stands. No woman could interest him enough for him to ever consider forever, until her. She runs at every chance, but there is just something about her that he can't stay away from.
Chance and circumstance bring them together, but surprising revelations about the past could tear them apart.
This one was hot and steamy! It also had a great storyline so it didn't just feel like non stop sex, which is something I loved. It is not necessary to have read the previous books in the series before reading this one as the story did perfectly fine as a standalone.
This book is completely engrossing. Walters has written yet another steamy romance with heart.
Even the most solitary, independent people need love. Players with a huge heart, like Rod, deserve to find their other half, the one who completes them like no other. As for Terri, no one can run from the past forever. At some point, the right one will sneak in, steal their heart, and accept their secrets. Walters is masterful in crafting the backstory that connects Terri to Rod. The plot is developed in a very well thought out manner.
I remain amazed at the skill with which Walters can weave all of the elements of a story into such a cohesive, compelling read. She never disappoints. She certainly brings the heat, passion, and all consuming love to her books, and I can’t wait to get the next one in my hands. 5 stars
We have Rod...oh my gosh do we have Rod. Rod was kind of a cad in Impulse and Indulge and he was hard to get a read on. And going into his book, you completely expect utter debauchery. And frankly Ms. Walters didn't disappoint. Instead she brings in Terri. This is a woman who speaks her mind and says the most outrageous things (the scene with the taxi driver!). She also isn't afraid of herself and she's not scared to make sure her wants and needs are known. And Rod...well, he finds himself quick to cave into her demands. Shoot, I would too. I have a woman crush on Terri!
This book is H.O.T.! There's a lot of scorching between the sheets times and by scorching I mean, I'm shocked my kindle made it through the reading of it. So, the question remains...would I recommend Rod and Terri for all of you to read? Oh yes I would!
I don't even know where to start, I seriously cannot praise this woman's work enough. No matter what genre, she seems to keep me hooked with every story.
This story is HOT and I mean palms sweating, panty wetting, heart pounding HOT. The characters have AH-MAZ-ING chemistry that draws you right in to their web. The storyline is fun, sexy and did I mention HOT? Play hard ride hard, right? *fans face* ^_^
I think Terri has landed a place in my top 5 kickass women, she's a chick who knows what she wants. Rod has definitely met his match in everyway possible.
Come get lost in the newest Infinitus Billionaires story. It can be read as a stand-alone but if you fall for Rod, you'll definitely fall hard for the other sexy billionaires.
OMG, I love this series. I am soooooooooo glad they finally were able to get Warwick and hopefully Bennett. Terri and Rod are a great couple. We need these strong ladies. Will Jillian and now Terri. I look forward to reading who our next strong lady will be. And will Sloan's story being next, YES! We just need to get to Dom soon. Him pining for Sloan's sister is nerve racking.
Bring on the AC and the cold showers. This book will heat things up!
As a billionaire Rod Thorne works and plays hard. Terri Randal is in hiding. When a chance encounter brings the two together, the chemistry between the two will have the reader looking for ways to cool off.
Ms. Walters' unique style of writing uses complex characters, surprising plot twists, romance, and "bring on the blush" interactions. With each book in the series, the author raises the bar on excellence. I highly recommend this series for adults who enjoy scorching hot, contemporary romance.
OMG what a fantastic story! I loved Rod and Terri together. Rod is a tough guy so he needed a strong woman like Terri to tame him. I love their chemistry. I love how the story ties in to the others in the series. The flow and pace is spot on and leads up to a perfect ending! And the sexy time was thigh clenching, panty scorching RED HOT! These billionaires are HOT and I can’t wait for the next story!!
I read this book as a stand-alone. Although it referred back to events that I believed happened in the other books in the series, it did not detract from the story. The story had a great plot with interesting twists and turns and well as steamy hot sex. The characters were fully developed and I couldn't wait to find out what happened next with them in the story. I can't wait to read more about the men of Infinitus group in E.B Walters other books.
Rod is one hot and considerate man. Terri is a perfect match for Rod, in and out of the bedroom. I am so glad he found someone with an appetite like his. All I can say, she is one very lucky woman. It was great to be with the whole gang again. As Rod will always be my favorite, I have to say Dom, Rake & Lex come in close second. I can never get enough of these guys.