The Billionaire's Obsession ~ Simon

By: J. S. Scott

Narrated by: Elizabeth Powers

Length: 10 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

This complete collection of The Billionaire's Obsession includes: Mine For Tonight, Mine For Now, Mine Forever, Mine Completely

Down-on-her-luck nursing student and full-time waitress Kara Foster gets a massive blow to her already desperate financial situation that will surely find her living on the streets. Needing nothing less than a miracle to save her, Kara gets rescue from an unknown, unlikely, and overwhelming source. Billionaire Simon Hudson makes her an offer that is impossible to refuse, but terrifying to accept from a man that she's never met. Will the handsome, alpha billionaire really be a solution to her problems? Or will he end up being a major complication and a danger to her emotional sanity?

Reclusive billionaire Simon Hudson would rather be behind a computer creating computer games than rubbing elbows with the elite and he knows exactly what he wants...until he meets Kara Foster. Something about Kara touches Simon in ways he's never experienced and definitely doesn't like. For over a year, Simon watches over Kara, but stubbornly refuses to admit his desire to possess her, not even to himself. But when she ends up in a situation that could very well be her destruction, Simon steps up to help her, not realizing that in saving Kara, he might very well be salvaging his own soul.

This is an erotic romance and is not intended for YA listeners. It contains graphic language, explicit sex, and other subjects not appropriate for YA listeners.

©2013 J. S. Scott (P)2014 J. S. Scott

Read it before.

Is there anything you would change about this book?

The book was a repeat by another author, with different names and basically the same script. These Erotic books are going to have to get more interesting. I mean don't get me wrong I love Erotic books but you can only here the woman orgasm so many times. WE need plots, adventure, seduction. Kill some, stop a bomb from exploding in a third world country, survivors of an airplane crash re-meeting again, Do something for heaven sakes your dominate Billionaires.

Simon's story

Facebook had this scrolling on my feed the other day and when I read the blurb it looked kind of interesting, plus it was free. I thought what the heck, I like free. I bought it and discovered that the free part was only the first third of the book, which I find really annoying. Still I wanted to know what happened to Simon and Kara (well mostly Kara) so I bought the rest of the book (99 cents, can't even get coffee for 99 cents). Then because the whispersync version was only $1.99, I got that too, so I could continue knitting my sock.

So what did I like about the book? The characters were pretty well drawn and both had compelling backstories.

What I did not like about the book was the continual use of f**k, f**king, f**k me, etc., seriously, it seemed like if the author didn't use the word at least five times on each page, she went back and rewrote. We get that these two were hot for each other, but there are other words. And her description of Kara and Simon having sex were at times laughable.

The narrator was pretty good, although I would have liked it more if she could have picked up the speed just a tad bit.

I like my books to have a little more story, a little more character development, and just a little less crudeness. But that's just me.

A Fifty Shades remake

If Harlequin commissioned a Fifty Shades of Grey remake this would be it. I saw many similarities in the storyline. I didn't mind that and enjoyed the story. I do have an issue with this being a "collection" of stories. The term collection seems to be more of a marketing tool because it's just one standard book. It has many hot love scenes and the romance is believable. You also get an introduction to Sam and Maddie's story which is a bonus and makes you want to listen to the next book. The narrator does a pretty good job as well.

AMAZING

What made the experience of listening to The Billionaire's Obsession: The Complete Collection the most enjoyable?

I loved that all these four books were made into one Audible Book and I could listen to it all without having to pay for each individual short book.

What did you like best about this story?

I loved the excitement, the descriptions, the characters, the voice of the narrator, and the author.

What about Elizabeth Powers’s performance did you like?

She made this seem story seem so real like I was right there in it.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

I am in love with this story. I am waiting for the second book to come out and I really hope it does soon and that there is one.

Any additional comments?

I want to read more of these types of books from this author and narrator. Definitely a New FAVORITE for me!

Good...but way to long....

This was a great story in the beginning... but after like the 2nd story... I began to get bored...

The (h) kinda got on my nerves after a while of not trusting in herself... so...yeah... it made the story drag on, and on, and on....

I totally loved Simon... such a cute, dominating, reclusive character...

Very nice smexing going on in this one... but I can't wait to listen to Simon's brother Sam story...

Worth a credit or sale...

Narration was ok.. nothing spectacular...

Audible as Good as Reading the Actual Book!

What did you love best about The Billionaire's Obsession: The Complete Collection?

I liked that Simon, even though he was a billionaire, was a very insecure and vulnerable man, and that Kara, who had nothing, was a very strong and self-sufficient woman. They both balanced each other out even though they had many ups and downs in their relationship. They helped each other overcome the issues that affected each of them from their pasts to make them a strong and loving couple.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Simon was my favorite because he really developed and grew throughout the book with the help of Kara. His past was full of betrayal which would be debilitating to many people. Because of his feelings for Kara, he bravely worked through those issues to emerge stronger which made him able to commit to a deeper relationship.

What about Elizabeth Powers’s performance did you like?

I loved Elizabeth Power's as the narrator. She lent credence to the emotions that the author was conveying in her story. Ms. Power's voice was also very pleasant to listen to which kept me totally engrossed as she switched between Simon, Kara other characters as well as the basic narrationl.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

This was my first audible and now I am hooked. I listen to audibles as I work on tasks around the house. I would love to have listened to it all in one sitting, but it is lengthy since it four books compiled into one larger one.

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed my first experience with audibles, and I will definitely listen to all of this author's books that are offered in this format.

Love love love!!!! Give me more!!!!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes!!! This was not only HOT!!!! It has a beautiful story and made me smile and even giggle I loved it.... I really can't wait till the next one!!!!

Pure Cheese

I've read a lot of good NAR stories and this is just pure sappy cheeeeze. 40% of the way thru this book, I was choking to get through it and rolling my eyes. I really didn't want to finish it, so why did I? I honestly can't say, except maybe I just wanted to see it to the end. But I really wish I hadn't wasted my time. How many times can each character say how much they love the other, how HOT and gorgeous they are, how each sexy scene is "explosive", "earth-shattering", etc, etc..... It's just toooo much to be believable. I guess reading this crap gives me a better appreciation for actual good writing, a story well told, a suspension of imagination. I wasn't crazy about the narrator either. Too breathy and slow. The ONLY reason I succumbed to buying this book was because it kept popping up in my "recommended" on Amazon and the ebook was on sale for $.99 and the audible version was $2.99. Pretty cheap read.....yeah, pretty cheap!

Couldn't stop listening!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes! I love this book, it actually had a story that didn't depend on sex scenes as fillers.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Simon was my favorite because he was wounded and locked away for so long and he had so much love locked away I just he hoped everyday that that special women would come along and when she did? Oh my!

Have you listened to any of Elizabeth Powers’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I haven't heard her before but will watch for her in future.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I didn't want to pause this book but when I did I hurried what ever to get back to it. I wanted it to go on. Some unfinished story-lines I wanted to know if the poor brother found happiness too. Oh well.

Any additional comments?

This book is on my favorite list now I would like more from J.S. Scott I may have to read the books if they are out there as nothing else is on Audible

Sounds familiar

Overall, a decent story. However, the storyline was just a little to similar to 50 Shades of Grey. Which came first? The chicken or the egg?

Awesome love story

Bit miffed that I have to write a second review just because I have read the book more than once.

The story does actually get better the more times you read it.
Although I do seriously wonder where all these hot and sex single billionaires, who need rescuing from their dark past, are hiding because I keep looking and have yet to find one!!!

A wonderfully sexy and erotic story beautifully narrated.

An Obsession with a difference

Which character – as performed by Elizabeth Powers – was your favourite?

I really enjoyed Powers' reading of all the characters.

Any additional comments?

This is definitely for mature listeners.
After ten minutes, I was really weary of listening to the end. There are so many of these stories where the rich man has dark secrets and desires and makes the woman follow his desires because this is how he is and she just has to change her ways because he wants her and always gets what he wants.
Well, this was NOT like that, and I did listen all the way to the end. Yes, he was overbearing and bossy and wanted her safe but he was kind and generous too. Simon and Kara really completed each other. Her excitement and enthusiasm and his kindness really made them a good match. Sam and Maddie are also really good supporting characters and their 'history' makes for a good enticement to listen to their story - I cannot wait.

Riveting read

Totally exceeded my expectations. Brilliantly narrated, good absorbing story line. Loved the characters and look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

Too familiar

Story was very much like fifty shades. Also definitely spotted some grammar mistakes that the narrator read out throughout the book. Finished it but won’t get the next one.
It’s a good (if a little far fetched) love story but it’s just like a badly written 50 shades. Sorry!

A Wonderful love Story

This is a real pleasure to listen to as this was the first book of J.S. Scott's that I had ever read. When it came out it was in four separate books, so when you start listening all the four titles are mentioned. Simon is more content to behind his computer than worrying about his status as an man made Billionaire. At first you think what man would watch to a young woman for a year to make sure she gets homes safely. This is a wonderful book as you watch how both parties grow as people as they realise they are unconditionally loved.
This is not a run of the mill alpha billionaire as it seems all men have to be. Simon first saw Kara at his mother's restaurant where she waitressed at night while she is training to be a nurse. He doesn't understand his obsession until he gets to know Kara properly.
This is a beautiful story that his narrated by Elizabeth Powers and it's more a read than some dual narration books. The book is written as dual POV, never the less it is still on one my favourite book lists. I know I will  be listening to it again.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The nillionare

totally awesome! Loved every second of the the book. very, very hard to put down.

Enjoyable

Elizabeth Powers is one of the best readers I have listen to She is clear and not smutty in her reading. J S Scott writes stories that I enjoy making me want the next book as soon I have finished the first. Please keep this combination together.

good, but I have read better.

The story seemed to drag on a bit at the end like it was trying to fit the last sex scenes in and all the loose ends. The storyline was predictable at times too. Still a good book, but I have read better.

Very good

I stumbled onto this series. I downloaded this one as I like the reviews. It is actually a really 'nice' story & the only thing that spoils it is the billionaire bits. Come on author ...get real. How any earth can us normal folk relate to the subject? To be honest the fact that Simon is a billionaire really has little bearing on the story & the relationship between him & Cara is sweet. Don't be put off by the 3 books as it runs seamlessly.

this is a can't put down book

this book is one of those you can't stop listening too and makes you wish you were thd characters in it. I would highly recommend reading/listening to if x