Review: Closing The Deal

I received this book for free from the Author in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

Closing the Deal by Aven Ellis
Also by this author: Connectivity, Waiting For Prince Harry, Chronicles of a Lincoln Park Fashionista, Survivng the Rachel
Series: British Isles Billionaires #5
Also in this series: Connectivity, Connectivity 2.0, Out of Play
Published by Self-Published on 30th April 2025
Genres: Chicklit, Contemporary, Humour, Love & Romance, RomCom
Pages: 383
Format: eARC
Source: from the Author
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I call him a viper.Sure, he’s gorgeous, a young billionaire, and a power player in the London property scene, but I’ve known Rafe Hawkes my whole life.The partying playboy is like a snake on the prowl for prey when it comes to women. Looking for that first strike and the ability to hook a woman in with his charm and good looks.But there’s one woman he’ll never get his fangs into.And I’m proud to say that’s me.
Rafe is like a thorn in my side. Ever present, thanks to our friend circle, and utterly annoying. Whilst Rafe would never date a curvy perfumer, he lives to get under my skin and annoy me because it’s practically a sport for him.
Not that I completely mind dishing it back to him, of course. We’ve fallen into this weird relationship of living to antagonize each other.
I thought I would always be content with that … until one night changes everything between us. Everything as I know it has completely turned upside down.
And I’m not sure how I’m going to handle it.
Closing the Deal is a billionaire romance with a playboy who is not quite what he seems, a curvy heroine who faces personal and professional surprises, one bed, and a romance guaranteed to end with a happily ever after.

I have been so excited about Rafe and Bea’s story. We met Bea in previous books in this series but if you haven’t read them then you can till read this book as a stand alone.

Bea and Rafe have known each other since they were kids. Bea is best friends with Rafe’s sister so they tend to be in each other’s lives, much to each others irritation. Or so we think. I loved seeing Bea and Rafe’s relationship go from ‘hatred’ to adoration. I loved their nicknames for each other and that they kept them even after their relationship changed.

Bea is a confident curvy woman. She loves her job and she has great friends. I love that she isn’t worried about her figure. She is sure of herself and knows exactly what she wants. I think she is an inspiration to women out there.

Rafe is so caring and her really tries to be there for Bea through all the family issues that she has. He showed Bea that family is more than blood and I loved that. He’s also very supportive of her career issues.

This is a slow burn laugh out loud romance with a big enemies to lovers trope. Perfect for romcom fans.

Thank you to Aven for my copy of this book.

Reading this book contributed to these challenges:

• 2025 Reading Challenge

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