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The Billionaire Drifter (Family Secrets)

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If I could give this book less than one star I would. It reminded me why I don't really like these continuity series'. If you get drawn into the series you almost have to read every book (no matter how bad it might be) just to get all of the pieces. Honey Evans as a slightly ditzy peripheral character in The Player was barely tolerable. As the main character in The Billionaire Drifter she is totally intolerable. I have rarely read a book with a heroine so immature and stupid. She has the emotional maturity and impulse control of a two year old and like a two year old it gets tiresome very quickly. I really didn't buy Honey's "poor litle misunderstood rich girl" routine in the least and wanted someone in her family to give her a good talking to. Unfortunately, even though everyone is supposed to be gathered for her brother's wedding, (which she bails on right in the middle) she couldn't be bothered to sit down with any of them long enough. She sets out to have sex with a man she knows nothing about and when it does happen (after she practically jumps on him) there is no mention of birth control at all! Let's hope no impressionable teens read that! I really liked Max and thought he deserved someone with more maturity and emotional stability. I don't see a happily ever after for these two characters. The minute Max had "expectations" of Honey, she would go out and do something rash - like have an affair. Even the rallying around of Honey by the other characters was a bit contrived. Why in the world did these people trust her to be discreet. The only reason I finished this book was to get the next bit in the Family Secrets saga. If you are buying these books and need this one for the Proof of Purchase go out and buy it, otherwise ask someone who has had the misfortune to read this book what you need to know to keep you in the Family Secrets Loop.

Very reminiscent of Jilly Cooper and despite the heroine's antics, I found her likeable. I loved Bird's writing style and this will not be my last Beverly Bird book though it is my first. The pace is light, fun and just the book to de-stress with. The poor-little-rich-girl routine can get a little grating as Max's paranoia regarding the invasion of his privacy. If he's that obsessed about being left alone he should go buy his own private island! After all, he's a billionaire. As for Honey, she has a zest for life and adventure but is in need a of a good spanking and some maturing. Nevertheless, the zaniness of the entire situation is an enjoyable diversion and Max is your typical gorgeous hunk. I don't blame Honey for pursuing him with such energy!