King Family #1

The Tycoon

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What The Vibes Are

What It’s About

The cruel and beautiful man who ruined my life has everything he wants—everything except me.

Five years ago, Clayton Rorick loved me. Or so I thought. Turned out he only wanted to get his hands on my daddy’s company. Heartbroken, I ran away with nothing but the clothes on my back. Like a twisted Cinderella. When my father dies, leaving my sisters in a desperate situation, it’s up to me to help them.

I’ll have to beg the man who broke my heart to save us.

But Clayton hasn’t forgotten me, and what he wants in exchange for his help is…my body, my heart, and my soul.

What I thought about it

***Possible Spoilers below

Molly O’Keefe’s The Tycoon follows Veronica King, a twenty-eight-year-old woman, whose father just passed away, leaving her with nothing. Daughter of the CEO of King Industries, Veronica was engaged to be married five years before her father’s death, until the night before her wedding, when she found out her fiancé was only marrying her for the money.

Clayton Rorick grew up in an abusive home with very little money. When Hank King offered him a job at sixteen, he jumped at the chance to get away from his father. After laying eyes on Veronica, he instantly fell in love. Years later, Clayton agreed to marry Veronica in exchange for an acreage of land and shares in the company.

After overhearing Clayton and Hank arguing about the linguistics of the contract the night before the wedding, Veronica runs away and cuts both her father and former fiancé from her life. Fast forward five years, Veronica has opened an accounting business for women and spends her time meeting with clients in the pie shop below her office. When news of her father’s death comes in the form of her former fiancé, she is thrown off her game and sucked back into Clayton’s world. When old feelings are brought up, and the truth is brought to light, Veronica must choose between her heart and what she thought she knew.

Conclusion

O’Keefe told a beautiful tale of second chances in this lovely romance. Although the story was great, I felt like it was too short. The plot could’ve been dragged out a bit more and further developed. I feel a bit unsatisfied with the way the story went, and that the way the events unfolded was not that realistic. I feel as if Clayton was too easily forgiven, and Veronica was weak to Clayton’s charms. I would have preferred a bit more of a struggle when it came to the two reuniting. Overall, great story and character development. Definitely, a recommendation if you’re looking for a quick and easy read.

♡ G&P