The Billionaire’s Secret Marriage by Tamie Dearen
The Limitless Sweet Billionaire Romance Series, Book One
Publisher: Baden House Books
Genre: Contemporary, Romance
Rating: Best Book
Reviewed by MistflowerStephanie Caldwell fell in love with her boss, but he’s too clueless to notice. And being blind is no excuse.
Steph doesn’t care that Bran is blind—at least he’ll never see the longing looks she gives him. If only she could warn him about the lack of love on his conniving fiancée’s face. But Steph has to keep her mouth shut, or she could lose her job, along with the health insurance that keeps her daughter alive.
Billionaire Branson Knight knows women regard him as a pitiful blind man, his wealth his only attraction. So his engagement is merely a means to an end. But the last thing he wants to end is his relationship with Stephanie—he depends way too much on his efficient personal assistant.
Can Stephanie stand by while Bran’s devious fiancée coerces him into a quickie marriage? Or will she lose her temper… and everything else along with it?
I literally just finished this story and had to rush here to write a review while I’m still feeling emotionally effusive. At the end, there was a link to sign up for the author’s newsletter in exchange for an extra epilogue—of course, I clicked immediately and devoured it. Now I’m sad it’s over!
The Billionaire’s Secret Marriage is book one in the Limitless Sweet Billionaire Romance series, and my first read from Tamie Dearen—but it definitely won’t be my last.
The reason I’m so gushy? I completely fell in love with the hero, Branson. He’s the total package. Attractive, intelligent, charismatic, and successful, yes—but also vulnerable, honest, and selfless. Branson is blind, but that’s not what makes him special. It’s his heart. His actions speak volumes, and they’re what made me swoon. Ironically, the people around him with perfect sight—like his parents—are the ones who seem truly blind, caught up in appearances and superficial concerns.
Steph, the heroine, has been Branson’s personal assistant for two years. She’s had a crush on him since day one. The flashback to her interview was actually hilarious and charming. I loved that Steph didn’t care that Branson was blind—and that Branson was so emotionally blind to his own feelings toward her. Their friends and family saw the sparks flying, but both Branson and Steph stayed professional, walking a fine line between employer and employee.
Their romance was equal parts sweet and torturous. The chemistry was palpable, and I was totally hooked, rooting for them through every missed opportunity and emotional twist.
Speaking of twists—there were plenty! The story kept me glued to the pages. I despised Branson’s cold, calculating father and his manipulative fiancée. (Yes, he had a fiancée… and while the reason made sense, I still hated it!) On the flip side, I absolutely adored Fordham, Branson’s loyal and witty caretaker. He was more of a father to Branson than his biological dad ever was.
Beyond the romance, this story touches on powerful themes: overcoming fear, forgiveness, standing up for what’s right, and using one’s resources to make a difference in the world. And here’s a fun tidbit: I searched the book and found that the word heart is used 72 times. Fitting—because this story had mine doing everything from clenching and racing to stopping and breaking. My favorite line? When the author described Steph’s heart as being “fastened to Bran’s like a wet tongue to a frozen metal pole.” That image made me laugh and stuck with me!
The biggest takeaway? Follow your heart—not your brain. Steph and Branson’s story was inspiring, emotional, and left me with a massive book glow. This one’s going on my keeper shelf, Branson’s on my book boyfriend list, and Tamie Dearen is officially on my new favorite authors list. I cannot wait to read book two in this series.
This is a must-read for anyone who loves sweet, emotional, and heartstring-pulling romance. Highly, highly recommend!
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