When Ben, a nurse from Australia, inherited a sum of money from one of his clients and used to it honor her with a trip around the world, he expected to have fun seeing sights and exploring new places. But when he spotted Léo in Monaco, he was drawn to him for reasons unknown. And even though the courage he musters to make his approach doesn't help him pull off a smooth introduction, the two hit it off somewhat unexpectedly. But there is more to Léo than Ben knows, and the worlds they live in are more different that Ben could ever imagine. And even if Ben loves him and knows that love can help overcome even the largest of obstacles...will it be enough to keep them together? There are definitely some cliches here, but the don't get in the way of a well-written and entertaining story. ( )

Surprisingly engaging read, considering that there is absolutely no angst and boys do nothing but hang around, drink and eat in fancy-schmancy places :)

Dani, whose annoying "via iPhone" presence was ...umm, annoying, ruined it for me a little.
4.5 stars instead of 5. ( )

‘The Bunny and the Billionaire’ is built around the billionaire trope so often found in all kinds of romances – but with a twist. In this case, the second main character is not a pauper, but someone who has inherited millions and is trying to get used to them. It makes money and how to deal with it without letting it ruin your life the central topic of this novel – aside from the super sweet romance, that is.

Ben is a hardworking nurse from Australia, and that is all I knew about him for quite a while. But as the story develops while he tours Europe, it turns out he has a few secrets. Secrets that make him an interesting conundrum, almost a split personality, and I wanted to find out what made him behave the way he did. It’s clear from the beginning that he has inherited some money and that it’s enough for him to travel. But the way he behaves, still frugal and not spending anything “just for fun”, I thought it must have been a relatively small sum. You know, enough to let him treat himself to a few extras, take a bit of a break, but not a life-changing event. As it turns out, Ben is one of the very few people who do not let an excessive amount of money tempt them into irresponsible spending patterns. His frugality is so ingrained that he cannot let go of years of behavior – which leads to some very interesting situations.

Léo has been born into the pinnacle of society: with a Saudi princess as a mother and a French father, he grew up wanting for nothing. He has never known limits other than the slight unpleasantness when he informed his parents he was not interested in their plans for him to get married. So running into Ben, who defines and refuses to exceed his own limits, is an eye-opening experience for Léo. He falls for Ben with immediate and irrevocable effect, and is endearingly determined to show him how the other side lives.

Both men have a lot to learn from each other, and while there are no huge issues, their story still makes for a very entertaining read, including the slow reveal of exactly how much money Ben has inherited, why he was lucky enough to do so, and how difficult he finds it to adjust to his new perspective on life. Léo is, for the first time in his life, confronted with a man who is not impressed by the wealth he constantly – if inadvertently – displays, and it baffles and fascinates him in equal measure. I had a great time watching these guys deal with their attraction, take advice – or not, in some cases - from various friends and family members, and figure out whether and how they might have a relationship beyond the – very extravagant – holiday fling that is their starting point.

If you like billionaires and their lifestyle, if you think two men from the opposite ends of the poor/rich spectrum can learn how to deal with each other’s preconceived notions, and if you’re looking for a read that is not realistic in the least, but instead sweet, entertaining, funny, and totally fabulous, then you will probably like this novel as much as I do. I think it’s wonderful and it left me feeling all warm and fuzzy.


NOTE: This book was provided by Dreamspinner Press for the purpose of a review on Rainbow Book Reviews. ( )