First off let me just say that I dislike the name Gregory for a love interest but I'm willing to overlook that for this book because Gregory is one hot, morally grey, seductive man. I can 100% see why Scarlett was so into him and I would have been as well. I thought this was going to be mostly smut with a bit of plot, but I'm happy to say that this one, while the spice is plentiful enough, there is enough plot to balance out the story. I thoroughly enjoyed the spicy scenes and also, who doesn't want their love interest to buy them fancy things? Yes. Please. This book is a bit on the darker side and I felt so bad knowing that Scarlett's dad was sick and not knowing how that was going to play out. I absolutely hated Gregory's father and he is a giant pile of dung.

I wasn't aware that this book ended on a cliffhanger so when it ended I was like wait, what? I had to turn the page back to see if I missed something. I'm definitely interested in seeing how the story continues in the next book.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for access to the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Where do I start...

Well the premise sounded promising and I'm always open to trying books. But honestly I struggled to get through this. It reminded me so much of a very popular book series that went viral and films were made of them. And the spice was very mediocre. I just couldn't shake my thoughts unfortunately and found my self skipping those scenes in the end.

This was an e-arc on net galley for my honest review.

Ruthless Love wasn't so ruthless. A story of a stone heart billionaire and a smart and sassy lawyer. I really enjoyed the plot line of the book with the back and forth of emotions and catching the bad guy. My only pet peeve was the brand name dropping, I despise it in books but that's my opinion. I did get a little annoyed about 75% in the book where Gregory kind of had a personality transplant for a few chapters. Otherwise the book was really enjoyable and I can't wait to read the next installment.

A wickedly tempting dark billionaire romance,
If you enjoy spicy, billionaire romance stories then this book is for you.
This book was addicting it has revenge, spice, obsession,with a slow burning romance ,
The tension between the two was 🔥you could just feel it as you read along.
You’ll find yourself rooting them on when your not sure you should
I already what to read the next book
Thank you @netgalley

4🌟
While this is a spicy little workplace/ billionaire romance book, it's the side story of Scarlett caring for her dad with Alziemers that really had me hooked. She's trying to balance working full time in a demanding job, caring and have a social life.
With a sleazy boss and someone darker storylines this book has me gripped.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this book 💛

I loved the premise of Gregory and Scarlett’s story, full of romance which I love. I did have trouble with some of the conversations as they seemed to drift off assuming what was on the characters mind. Scarlett is cautious towards Gregory, which is understandable, yet the sexual attraction lies between them that is off the charts. With some mystery, romance and a cliffhanger this is one you want to read.

I think the book is a 3- 3.5 ⭐️.
I had high hoppes for it, but unfortunately the story didn't speak to me.
I think everything was too rushed between the characters.
Scarlett, an acquisition lawyer is hired to help Gregory , a billionaire CEO ,to buy a business. She finds out the real reason why he is doing this, and even though she thinks is not right , she does it.
Everything happens too fast, the second time they meet , in a bar, goes to dinner and he demands that she accompanies him to a gala. A little bit presumption I will say.
And how the story evolves till the end, that finishes with a cliffhanger, still didn't make me want to read book 2 also.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and the author for this ARC. This is my only and honest opinion.

When young lawyer, Scarlett Heath agrees to take on a Business Acquisition case for the company headed by Gregory Ryans, she isn’t expecting to feel powerfully attracted to the brooding billionaire.

Thus begins this steamy, romantic story. I thought the characters of Scarlet and Gregory were very intriguing. It was easy to get caught up in their whirlwind romance.

Beyond romance, this book is also a thriller. I’m not entirely certain that the book needed the dramatic element the thriller aspect introduced, but I still thought that it was well done.

This is the first book in the series and I will definitely be reading the second book to see what comes next for Scarlett and Gregory.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

oh hello to an excited read that kept you on your toes and fully absorbed throughout.
this was a gripping read with characters we are certainly gripped to.
this book had all those deep and heart tugging moments. this books get you and wraps itself around your mind and time.
in this book both characters are being set out for us. we are getting to know them whilst also seeing how they do or might fit together. and straight away we are being pulled in directions of will they wont they or even should they shouldn't they. im on Scarlett's side from the off and so was a bit side eye of a few things towards Gregory but then had to put my morally grey areas cynicism aside and just enjoy the book for what i was was.
and there is more to come from them in the next story so i feel my emotions will be pulled and feelings changed even more so. especially as i'm already involved and caring about whats going to happen. and thats when i know i like a book. when i care about people and outcomes.
i really enjoyed the pairs interactions. the bond that is instant but also the one that is clearly growing. the deep and surface level of these pair is a joy to witness.
the involvement of the others in both the pairs life is also fab and totally adds to the brilliant way this book held my heart.
a great book and im so excited for their to be more. bring it now because i am not ok with the feelings this left me with and how i need to know more like NOW. how dare it leave it like it did. i dont like caring so much about a set of characters lol. not when im left not knowing...

*I want to start by thanking the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced release copy of this book. Wow🌶️🌶️

⭐️ ‘You’re not the only one under a spell, Mr Ryans.’ I am 100 per cent besotted with this man. ⭐️


I have to admit. This did start off quite slow for me, but once I got into it, the pace picked up and held my attention.

I would’ve liked to have had more chapters of Gregory’s POV but this doesn’t take away from the story, in fact it adds more mystery to Mr Gregory Ryans. Like why is he so evasive? Why is he not being completely honest?

I liked Scarlett, she is a smart woman, who stands up to Gregory. I think her being a lawyer gives her that edge.

I always love meeting the side characters, it took a little longer for it to explain who Sandy was in the story, which again for me, I like knowing who is who!

That cliffhanger though. Nah. I need the next books already!

Scarlett is a lawyer and is called upon to represent a billionaire CEO. But little does she know that the smart and sexy Gregory Ryans life behind the money will lead to danger and a ruthless act of revenge.

Carter gives us an exciting and thrilling romance, with a narrative filled with danger and spice.

I love how the main male character, Gregory, is described, showing his past and how he has walls up to protect himself, while Scarlett is a badass lawyer, but showing her human side and her vulnerability in his life.

This was a really quick read, that I couldn't get enough out and I look forward to the next instalment.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading Ruthless Love. This is the first book in Laura Carter’s Billionaires of London series. I say series because I’m unsure whether this will be a duet or trilogy, or perhaps there will be more than three books published. This novel, however, is Scarlett and Gregory’s story, and it is to be continued into the next book at least.

Told through Scarlett’s POV with a nicely timed chapter from Gregory, Ruthless Love is a suspenseful story. I became quickly hooked and my attention was held throughout. The closing scenes and chapters of this narrative definitely had my heart racing. I love Scarlett’s personality. I handed over my heart to Gregory who is a perfect example of an alpha male. The interactions between the couple are fabulous to witness. They have chemistry. I love this storyline too.

I’m hoping that Scarlett and Gregory’s close circle have their own stories told at some point. I absolutely loved meeting Jackson, Amanda, Sandy and Williams. They each add to the story perfectly, and I would love to know their thoughts and feelings regarding everything that we have learned in this book, and discover what happens next for them all too.

If you enjoy spicy, billionaire romance stories then this book is for you. Plus, for those who love a cliffhanger…. this is a cracking one!! I’m desperate to know what happens next!!

It’s Giving a Sexier Christian Grey (Yes, I Said It)

I wasn’t ready for this book to wreck me the way it did. Ruthless Love isn’t just your typical billionaire romance it’s darker, grittier, and way steamier than I expected. Like… Christian Grey who? Gregory Ryans walked into the room and made Mr. Fifty Shades look like a training manual.

This book is addictive. Obsession, revenge, and passion twist together into a delicious slow burn that eventually explodes. Scarlett is smart, grounded, and just unhinged enough to jump headfirst into Gregory’s morally grey world and I was right there with her, screaming “Girl, SAME.”

It’s got it all: office tension, enemies with power plays, secrets, and that one moment you know you shouldn’t root for him… but you do anyway. I thought I was here for a good time, not to get emotionally unhinged over a billionaire with a tragic backstory and a god-tier kiss.

Hot, addictive, dangerous, and delicious. If this is just book one, I fear for my sanity with the rest of the series.

I was really hoping to love Ruthless Love. The setup had everything I usually go for : intense emotions, dark romance vibes, and a possessive billionaire dynamic. And while it checked those boxes on the surface, the story just did not come together for me.

There are definitely steamy scenes, and the tension is high throughout, but the pacing felt uneven. Some plot twists were hard to follow, and a few moments leaned more into the dramatic than the believable. I do not mind drama when it serves the story, but here it often felt like too much too fast.

Scarlett and Gregory had potential as a couple, but their connection did not fully land. Some scenes between them worked, but others felt stiff or unnatural, and I found myself not fully invested in whether or not they would make it.

By the time I reached the cliffhanger, I was more frustrated than curious about what happens next. I can handle an open ending if it makes me want book 2, but that was not the case here.

Still, I think readers who love fast-paced, steamy romances with high emotional stakes might enjoy this more than I did. It just was not quite what I was looking for.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review 🤍

Ruthless Love had its moments, but it was a bumpy ride for me. I liked the idea of a dark, intense billionaire romance, and while it did deliver on the drama and obsession, the execution just wasn't there.

Scarlett and Gregory's relationship starts off intriguing, but their chemistry felt forced. Some scenes were super hot, while others felt more awkward.. I wanted to root for them, but their connection didn’t always feel believable.

There’s plenty of tension. There are family secrets, tragedy, a power imbalance, but some of the plot twists were hard to follow or felt over the top. I can't stand a cliffhanger, but I can deal if it leaves me desperate for book two. This one just left me frustrated.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC Read. This is my honest review.

That said, fans of steamy, high drama romances might enjoy it more than I did. Personally, it wasn’t a total miss, but I don’t see myself continuing the series.

Tropes include: <i>Protective Hero, Billionaire, “Workplace” Romance, Morally Grey</i>

This wasn’t my favorite take on the above tropes. I struggled, but I powered through and finished, though this probably should’ve been a dnf for me.

I usually go into detail about what I liked and didn’t, but I’m honestly just ready to move on, so I’ll keep it short:

The plot was all over the place.
I felt like our MCs had zero chemistry.
Some of the spice felt cringey.
Too much fluff and filler.
So much telling, not enough showing.

Can’t say I’m gonna continue the series. I don’t feel invested and I never really did feel connected to the characters. Not for me 🤷‍♀️


The Basics:
Billionaire CEO // Lawyer ⚖️
1st Person POV
1st book in the “Billionaires of London” series
Cliffhanger 🧗‍♂️
CW: murder, violence
🌶️🌶️/5
⭐️⭐️/5


Thank you to NetGalley & Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review 🤍

This was my first read from this author, and I absolutely loved it—a very addictive story. Scarlett is a lawyer who loves her job, while Gregory owns his own company and seeks Scarlett's firm's help in taking over another company he desires. The attraction between them is immediate, but things are not as straightforward as they seem. This book has everything—a bit of mystery, danger, and an ending that leaves you on a cliffhanger. I enjoyed it so much and can’t wait for book two!

Wow! I just finished reading this and I’m shook. It does end on a cliffhanger- I usually don’t like those but this makes me want to read the next book to find out what happens.

There’s a lot that happens in this book. Even before we hit 50%, a huge amount of plot gets revealed. It left me thinking, what more could possibly happen and my, I wasn’t prepared!

What did I like about the book?

I loved the characters and how meaty they were. It’s a trope we’ve seen before - morally grey grumpy mmc & fmc who lives by the rules. However, we got to see what makes them tick, their childhood traumas and how it affects them today in both the literal & figurative sense.
The tension in the book was utterly delicious. Not just the sexual tension between the 2 main characters but also the plot.

I felt a lot of things reading this book, it really put me through it. I was able to relate to Scarlett and her feelings around the changes in her life.

I love love so I’m hoping Gregory & Scarlett overcome their demons so they can have their HEA.

If you are a fan of dark romance novels with delectable tension & a great plot, the Ruthless Love is for you!

Title: Ruthless Love
Author: Laura Carter
Series: Billionaires of London #1

What to expect:
*Morally gray MMC
*Grief / Loss
*Billionaire romance

A workplace romance between Scarlett, a lawyer, and Gregory, a CEO billionaire. What started out as just business soon turns into so much more!

Pros:
I love a billionaire workplace romance! I love a FMC that knows her worth and doesn’t immediately fall all over herself to please said billionaire.

Cons:
Cliffhanger ending, I hate cliffhanger endings. The family drama was a little over the top at a few places in the story.

Safety:
Does include the death of a family member. Also includes child abuse told through memories. No real OW/OM drama, some slight jealousy but no cheating. No third act breakup.

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity to read and review this title.

Format: NetGalley ebook
Genre: Contemporary fiction, Romance
Overall score:⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level:🌶️🌶️🌶️
Characters: Scarlett (FMC) & Gregory (MMC)