December 5, 2025 – My Sanctuary

He’s fighting for his reputation. She’s risking her heart.

Billionaire tech mogul Blake Fielding is on top of the world — until a scandalous hack makes him public enemy number one, shattering the empire he’s built.

Ellie Mae-Woodward’s dream job at the famous social media company Heartbook is within her grasp. Except she never steps foot in the interview room. When she arrives, the company is in lockdown. Her dream job is over before it has even begun.

While Ellie drowns her sorrows and Blake escapes the press attention, a chance encounter by the river leads to an unexpected friendship.

Blake is determined to clear his name. He doesn’t expect his only ally to be Ellie — a quirky, book-loving web designer.

Ellie finds Blake infuriatingly handsome and frustratingly guarded, but she might be the only one who can help him.

As fate throws them together, sparks fly. And when the shocking truth comes to light, Blake faces an impossible choice: reclaim his reputation or risk it all for love.

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Ellie and Blake are both characters with relatable struggles, and I appreciated the attempt to show vulnerability in both of them. While I personally wished for a bit more emotional depth and growth from them, their story touches on some important themes. Blake’s situation felt slightly more fleshed out, but overall, I would’ve liked to see more development in how their challenges were addressed.

The supporting cast stood out and added some energy to the narrative. Even when they were frustrating, they sparked emotion—which is always a good sign that the characters are well-drawn and not just background filler. I found myself reacting more strongly to them than to the leads, which helped keep me engaged.

Though the story has a light tone in places, it also weaves in meaningful topics like misogyny, gaslighting, and toxic masculinity. These elements are present enough that I’d suggest readers check for content warnings if they’re sensitive to such themes.

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The world’s hottest playboy is off-limits… to everyone but her 🔥

Theo Callisthenes – renowned playboy and heir to a multi-billion-dollar Greek shipping company’s sex-capades – always make the front page. But when one misdemeanor goes too far, his brother offers up a challenge. Restore his reputation with a 4-month sex ban…

Vowing to see the ban through, Theo takes up residence on his superyacht sailing around the Greek islands. Until one day, the one woman he hasn’t been able to hit and quit – Tiffany Wainright – strides onboard as the newest member of his crew. Temptation has set sail with him and the forced proximity gives him absolutely nowhere to hide! Tiffany might live below deck but their attraction is still electric and she’s just too close for comfort.

Then an opportunity to salvage a business deal he put in jeopardy is back on the table. To ensure success Theo may need a very indecent proposal. Can he convince Tiffany to pose as his fake fiancé during the day to help seal the deal and trust that neither of them will succumb to their burning chemistry once the sun goes down? It’s only for two days but how long will the ban hold when the door closes on his suite and there’s only his sorely tested honour keeping them in check?

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The setup is both enticing and classic: Theo Callisthenes, heir to a Greek shipping empire, is given an ultimatum—abstain from sex for four months or risk tanking the family’s reputation and business. Retreating to his yacht to escape the paparazzi and temptations, Theo is determined to stay celibate… until Tiffany Wainright joins the crew. She’s sharp, capable, and, crucially, immune to his charms—at least she was once.

The forced proximity between Theo and Tiffany creates immediate and irresistible tension. Their dynamic crackles with Andrews’ signature snappy banter, magnetic flirtation, and just the right dose of emotional friction. When a business crisis forces Theo to stage a fake engagement, Tiffany becomes the obvious—and only—choice. What begins as a PR charade soon blurs into something much more genuine.

The novel leans heavily into familiar but beloved tropes: fake relationship, second chances, and opposites attract. Andrews navigates them with confidence, infusing the story with energy and sensuality. The fake fiancé plotline is well-executed, particularly in how it accelerates emotional vulnerability between the leads. Their gradual trust-building feels authentic, even when the pacing occasionally breezes past deeper emotional beats.

While it doesn’t break new ground, Below Deck Billionaire is pure romantic indulgence. Think jet-set fantasy with heart—a perfect beach read for fans of playful banter, luxe settings, and steamy slow burns.

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