THE LAST ELIGIBLE BILLIONAIRE

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗘𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗲
𝗕𝘆 𝗣𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿: 𝗦𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘁𝗶 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗿
𝗣𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸: 𝟑𝟔𝟎
𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱: 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒
𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗲: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓





Hayes, the last eligible billionaire under 40, seeks refuge from the chaos accompanying his status, retreating to one of his many homes for solitude. However, his plans take an unexpected turn when he encounters Begonia—a recently divorced high school art teacher who, alongside her exuberant dog, unknowingly arrives at what she assumes to be a budget-friendly holiday rental.
Their initial interactions are anything but smooth, resulting in a clash of personalities, an unfortunate mishap involving a priceless artefact, and an opportunity that Hayes seizes—convincing Begonia to be his fake girlfriend to fend off persistent pressure from his family, particularly his matchmaking mother. The lines between pretence and reality blur as they navigate this unconventional arrangement, filled with amusing antics, undeniable chemistry, and moments of vulnerability.
As Begonia immerses herself in Hayes' world, she learns about the guarded man behind the billionaire façade. Meanwhile, Hayes seems drawn to her warmth and authenticity. Because of past betrayals, he is reluctant to trust, so he wonders: Is it possible that she is sincere? Is Hayes the kind of man Begonia deserves?

The writing style is straightforward and accessible, making for an easy and engaging read. The narration flows well, and the pacing varies—some sections move quickly, while others slow down, creating a mixed-paced experience. Now, let’s discuss the main characters. Hayes is an intriguing protagonist, though, at times, he feels somewhat exaggerated. Given that this is a fictional romance, a certain level of idealization is expected, but there are moments where he seems almost too unreal. His frustration—particularly in sexual aspects—becomes quite evident.
Begonia, on the other hand, is a character I found challenging to connect with. Initially, her incessant chatter and nervous energy seemed quirky and fun, but as the story progressed, it became overwhelming. The constant rambling, which might have seemed endearing at first, soon became exhausting. A high school teacher is expected to behave maturely, but her behaviour is often the exact opposite. Then there’s the dog—a character meant to inject humour into the story. While I usually enjoy it when romance books include pets, this dog was portrayed in a way that made him feel over the top. At times, it seemed he had more personality than his owner, which detracted from the overall charm.

Going into the book, I was excited about the classic grumpy sunshine and fake relationship tropes, which I typically enjoy. However, Begonia's "sunshine" personality became increasingly difficult to appreciate. I truly wanted to like her, but as the story unfolded, it became more challenging. The plot is enjoyable, but the characterization makes it somewhat difficult to immerse yourself fully. If you enjoy highly exaggerated, larger-than-life main characters and are willing to embrace a Bollywood-style romance—where logic takes a backseat in favor of drama and entertainment—this book may be a good read.

My Rating:

3.5/5

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