Fifth Avenue Flirt is the second book in the Manhattan Billionaires series and follows youngest Huntington sibling, Avril, as she gives up her dream to prove her love is true.
About Fifth Avenue Flirt
Avril Huntington is the youngest of the three siblings. Her brother, Worth, raised her and her sister, Poppy, from when they were young. They grew up just getting by, but they all graduated from high school and went on to college. However, Avril dropped out of college. She is a very artistic person and a business degree was not for her.
Ben East is the oldest brother of his family. His father was American and his mother was British, but they made it work. When he was young, they came to America so his father could do what he loved, cook. They barely got by and at one point they were forced to live in their car. He never wanted to feel that way again.
Ben has spent his entire adult life being the person everyone needed. He is a facilitator and he gets paid handsomely for it. But he does not really have any friends. He has Deacon, which is the closest thing to a friend he has. He never mixes business with pleasure since it muddies the water.
Avril and her siblings own the Hotel on Ninth Street. They are looking to expand and open a new hotel. She is pushing for one in Boston, where she can take the lead and prove herself to her brother. But her siblings are looking at another location in Manhattan on Fifth Avenue.
After a one night stand, Ben tells Avril he cannot help her. He does not mix business with pleasure. But during a drunken night out with friends, older sister, Poppy, negotiates a way to prove there are no feelings between them and, therefore, Ben can help Avril obtain her dream.
The week starts out fine. But as it progresses, both Ben and Avril are having to hide their true feelings from each other. Avril is determined to get Ben’s help, even if it completely breaks her heart.
After the agreed upon term, Avril back to her apartment with Poppy. When she receives a courier delivery that morning she is surprised. Especially when she sees who it is from and what is inside the envelope. And her heart cracks a little more.
Will Ben follow through and help Avril obtain the hotel in Boston? Will Avril give up her dream when she realizes she has fallen in love with Ben? Will Ben realize he is in love with Avril?
Impressions
This story has laughter and sadness in it. The backstory for both Avril and Ben are heartbreaking. Both are still dealing with what happened to them and their families when they were children.
Avril is trying so hard to prove to both Worth and Poppy that she is capable. She has always felt like Worth indulged her and now she needs to prove her worth to him. Boston is her way of proving it. But during a family meeting, everything comes out. The reactions she gets from both of them are not what she was expecting. It makes her realize that maybe she has already proven herself to them.
Ben reunited with his brother, Bray, during this book. They talk about business, Avril and their lives, but it is superficial at first. Until Bray tells Ben his walls are so high no one can get in. And he asks Ben if Avril is willing to climb over his walls. One of my favorite moments in this book.
I still have questions from this book. I am hoping the next book will answer some of them. I need more about Bray. And what about Poppy’s story? Only time will tell.
Availability
Fifth Avenue Flirt is currently available for purchase in all formats on Amazon.
Series Listing
- Manhattan Kiss (Manhattan Billionaires Book 1)
- Fifth Avenue Flirt (Manhattan Billionaires Book 2)
About Louise Bay
International, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author, Louise Bay writes contemporary romance novels that make you laugh – the kind she likes to read.
Ruined by the bonk-busters of the eighties, Louise was inspired by Judith Krantz and Jackie Collins, but wants to be Emily Henry when she grows up.
Louise loves the rain, RHOBH, London, days when she doesn’t have to wear make-up, hanging out with her kid, elephants and champagne (not necessarily in that order).
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