15 Billionaire Romance Books In Best-Seller List

Oh, hello there! 👋 Did you accidentally trip into the world of billionaire romance while searching for actual financial advice on Google? Same, bestie. Same. 🙈 Let’s reveal a secret—no one’s handing me a platinum credit card or helicopter-lifting me to a private island (yet), but dang if these books don’t make me feel like I’ve got a secret hotline to a grumpy CEO who “hates everyone but you.” 😏

Suppose you’re in sweatpants, eating cereal for dinner, and suddenly you’re vicariously living in a penthouse where the only drama is whether to kiss in the rain or by the roaring fireplace. Billionaire romances are the literary equivalent of a bubble bath with champagne—extra frothy, borderline ridiculous, and oh-so-guilty-pleasure-good. And hey, if you’ve ever side-eyed a guy in a suit at Starbucks and thought, “Hmm, maybe he’s secretly a tycoon with a heart of gold?”… welcome to the club. We meet on Tuesdays.

Wikipedia reports that there was a record number of billionaires in the world: 3000. It is a very small number if you compare it with the world’s total population. So, becoming a billionaire is a bridge too far for most. If you observe the billionaires/millionaires, most are busy with work and have little time for long-term relationships. They do one-night stands or hookups.

So, you can not see any significant relationship here, but there is always an exception. If you read or see the Fifty Shades trilogy, you see how a billionaire romance can be emotional and sweet. This romance is a subgenre of romance fiction that typically features a love story involving a wealthy, enigmatic, and sometimes domineering male protagonist who is a billionaire.

One key element that makes billionaire romance books so popular is the allure of love and luxury. These novels cover strong protagonists, independent women, and the billionaires who fall head over heels for them. The power dynamic between the characters adds an extra layer of excitement and tension to the story as the reader wonders whether love can truly conquer all.

In addition to the romantic plotline, the opulence and luxury depicted in these books are a major draw for readers. The descriptions of lavish homes, extravagant vacations, and exclusive events create a sense of escapism and fantasy. Who wouldn’t want to imagine themselves being whisked away on a private yacht or attending a glamorous gala in a designer gown? Billionaire romance offers a reprieve from the realities of everyday life, allowing us to indulge in a world of wealth and extravagance.

15 Billionaire Romance Books (Business/Entrepreneur Romance)

Billionaire stories have something for everyone. Most of the story builds from the office or workplace, and the characters show a boss-worker relationship. It depends on the authors, and the main character can be anyone. I will discuss my best 15 billionaire romance novles for you.

These novels show high-stakes situations, conflicts, and dramatic twists, with the billionaire’s wealth playing a role in the plot’s progression. Despite focusing on wealth, they explore deep emotional and psychological themes, like vulnerability, past traumas, and the quest for genuine connection. Let’s go!

1. Misadventures of a Backup Bride (Misadventures)

This is part of the Misadventures series. You don’t have to read them in order. They are all technically standalone and all written by different authors. This one follows our billionaire, Carson, who has to make a business deal and marry the daughter of that business owner. But he wants to back out. So he claims that he’s in love with somebody else. Even though he is supposedly in love with somebody else, he can still get the company if he ends up marrying the woman he loves.

So Carson has to devise a plan to find this woman he’s supposed to be in love with, and he meets our female character, Ella. Ella is an actress and decides to go along with it and pretend to be his fiance or be in love with him. They plan to have a wedding that will be fake, and she’ll leave him at the altar so that they don’t have to get married. It won’t be his fault; he could still get the company he wants. It was fun, and I enjoyed the romance.

Author: Shayla Black
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: Contemporary Romance Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

2. Manwhore

Our female character, Rachel, is a journalist who writes very iconic pieces. She writes about our male character (Saint), a billionaire entrepreneur Chicago has ever known. Saint is mysterious and private, and Rachel wants to expose or get more out of him.

So she decides to interview him and get to know him so she can write this piece about him. So she becomes very wrapped up in him. But she suddenly doesn’t know if she wants to write this article for her career or instead to protect him. It’s super intriguing. In a way, it gives me vibes that he’s very elegant or from a regal family. That’s the vibe I get from his name, and it does follow a lot of other billionaires and successful heroes.

Author: Katy Evans
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Romance Literary Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

3. The Fortunate Ones

Brooke Davenport works at a country club, and she’s a waitress. James Ashwood is often at the country club and is the successful billionaire tech guy. One day, they’re both in the lounge together. He is super intrigued by her and asks her to take a seat. Then they start chit-chatting. Brooke’s super intimidated by him. There is an age gap, and he’s a little distant, cold, and mysterious.

It’s not super comedy or rom-com-focused as other books are. It has a little bit more serious dark elements. If that makes sense, it still had a lot of great qualities that are scary in Grey’s books, like there is still a little bit of a funny, sassy humor tone to it. Also, there is quite a bit of banter between the characters.

Author: R.S. Grey
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Romantic Comedy
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

4. The Contract

This is one of my favorites, billionaire romances. Richard VanRyan is a business guy. He’s got the money, which falls to Richard, who is trying to secure this business deal. But the partners don’t believe that he’s a family man. They think he’s a cold, heartless business guy. So, they essentially want him to prove that he could be a family man and be a nice guy.

So he asks his assistant, Katharine, to be his fake fiancee. Katharine tries to do her job, and that’s it, but she doesn’t like him. So she’s thrown off by him asking her to be his fiancee. You see both characters grow and develop, and Richard becomes softer. Also, he opens his heart up for more.

Author: Melanie Moreland
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Contemporary Women’s Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

5. Chandler (Fixed)

You don’t have to read the entire Fixed series before reading this one. Chandler, who works for his family’s business, is the black sheep. Also, he is a player, and our female character, Genevieve, is the daughter of this successful businessman. She feels like she doesn’t get much attention from the family. She’s an outcast a little bit. Then, she meets Chandler.

Genevieve doesn’t want anything to do with him, but she sees the opportunity to use him playfully to get her dad’s attention. Obviously, to Chandler, it’s a game. Chandler thinks he can get any girl and’s down for it. There’s no fake dating or anything like that. It’s more friends with benefits, but mainly, they try to get other people’s attention.

Author: Laurelin Paige
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: College Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

6. Eighty-One Nights (Beautiful Illusions Duet)

This is a duology. If you haven’t read any of Georgia Cates’s books, I highly recommend them. But this specific duology is very similar to her other books, which is intentional on Goodreads. Our female character (Caitriona Louden) falls, who is an escort. She ends up meeting our male character (Maxwell), who is a billionaire.

Maxwell offers a contract to be his girlfriend, but more like a little companion. He wants all of the elements of a girlfriend without them getting attached. It was very well developed to feel all their emotions, and the plot was fascinating.

Author: Georgia Cates
Average Rating: 4.3/5
Category: Action & Adventure Romance Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

7. Tapping the Billionaire

Our heroine, Georgia Cummings, is an alone girl who works for a software company. The owner of this company is Kline Brooks, a billionaire businessman. He is developing a dating app. So, the employees are supposed to test out the dating app first, and Georgia gets paired with the boss and falls for him.

This is a hidden identity because Kline doesn’t say who he is, and she thinks he’s an arrogant jerk in real life. When she talked to him on the app, he seemed nicer than he was. Slowly, they develop strong feelings through the app, and it is interesting to see how Kline reacts after learning about the secrets.

Author: Max Monroe
Average Rating: 4.6/5
Category: Satire Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

8. Fixed on You (Fixed)

This book follows Alayna and Hudson. Hudson is a millionaire/billionaire. Alayna works at a bar, but she’s trying to work her way through management, and she recently got her MBA. You will love how she doesn’t back down from Hudson, and it’s a workplace romance. Hudson buys the company or the bar lounge that she works for. So, theoretically, he’s her boss’s boss.

They start with fake dating because he needs her to get his family off his back about marrying someone. Hudson tries to separate the transaction from family dinners and the sexual relationship. Also, he wants to keep it separate, and he wants to make it clear. So, It’s a very steamy and all-encompassing billionaire romance.

Author: Laurelin Paige
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Contemporary Romance Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

9. The Takeover (The Miles High Club)

The Takeover follows Tristan Miles and Claire Anderson, who are widows. Her husband owns this company as a marketing company. He passed away, and she’s left with that company and three kids. Tristan walks in, trying to take over the company. He wants to buy it because he’s a super-rich billionaire.

I love this billionaire love story because Claire can get away from her kids for a little bit and go on this work trip. She is interested in having this couple of nights. Then, she gets thrown back into reality when she comes home. She thinks that Tristan will never fit in with her family, and it’s their romance and how he changes a little bit. The kids also play an intricate role in how Claire’s interests get together.

Author: T L Swan
Average Rating: 4.7/5
Category: Women’s Friendship Fiction
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

10. Legally Yours (Spitfire)

We have Skylar and Brandon. Skylar is a redhead and passionate with a bit of a temper. Brandon takes her and does not tone her down, but he can not control her. Skylar is in her third year at Harvard Law School but still doesn’t know what she wants to do. She doesn’t know if she wants to be a lawyer, even though she attends law school.

Then you have Brandon, the CEO of this huge law firm, and Skylar meets him in his living room. But when it’s snowed in, her friends take her because he knows the maid who works for Brandon. Instantly, from that moment, they have this connection. They look at each other and fall in love. This book is very steamy. There’s not too much of a climax, but there is enough suspense.

Author: Nicole French
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: New Adult & College Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | Audio CD

11. Bared to You (Crossfire)

This first book is a good start to the Crossfire series. It’s not a very big book, but it touches on sexual assault. Gideon (billionaire) is as damaged as Eva, and they learn to heal together. That journey does not come easy and seems like a roller coaster. Both characters need to work it out but choose to do it together. They don’t want to do it apart; and they want to do it together.

Author: Sylvia Day
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Romantic Suspense
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle | MP3 CD

12. Anything For You (The Connor Family)

Landon is a billionaire CEO. Mattie is a landscaper who loves to design things for the landscape. She is very different. Landon sees that he goes on vacation in Los Angeles when he goes to his sister’s house after he lands this huge deal. He finds Mattie doing the landscaper job. The romance takes off from there. He brings her flowers. They go on long walks at night.

Author: Layla Hagen
Average Rating: 4.4/5
Category: Romantic Comedy
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

13. My Brother’s Billionaire Best Friend (Billionaire Collection)

This one is about a girl named Mabel, making me roll my eyes slightly. But she is supposed to be working with her brother’s best friend (Milo), and he’s texting her to give her advice. Milo’s mentoring her for business, then sends him a dirty text. Things go from there. The angst level is pretty low. There’s not a ton of miscommunication that happened.

Author: Max Monroe
Average Rating: 4.6/5
Category: Women’s Fiction & Humor
Available: Audiobook | Kindle

14. Brooklynaire (Brooklyn Bruisers)

The story is about Nate Kattenberger (billionaire guy) and Rebecca Rowley. For seven years, Rebecca has been his assistant secretary. Nate had a fiance when they first met, and he wanted to keep it professional. But he’s tired of waiting. It’s time to move, and he’s going after his girl. Rebecca is the one who would end up leaving if something went wrong. So Nate makes some cool sacrifices for her.

Author: Sarina Bowen
Average Rating: 4.5/5
Category: Sports Romance
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Hardcover | Kindle | Audio CD

15. The Player (The Game Maker)

This book is about a grifter named Vice, and she’s part of the grifter family. It’s her turn to have a mark and get them to marry her, then see all the money. She ends up catching Dmitri’s eye. Also, Dmitri becomes instantly obsessed with her and will give her everything she wants.

Author: Kresley Cole
Average Rating: 4.6/5
Category: BDSM Erotica
Available: Audiobook | Paperback | Kindle

5 Steamy Billionaire Romance Books

“Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James – This book needs little introduction, as it’s one of the most famous in the billionaire romance genre. It explores the intense relationship between literature student Anastasia Steele and young entrepreneur Christian Grey, known for its erotic scenes.

“Bared to You” by Sylvia Day – Part of the ‘Crossfire’ series, this novel introduces Eva Tramell and Gideon Cross, both wealthy and haunted by their pasts. Their passionate relationship is both steamy and emotionally charged.

“The Marriage Bargain” by Jennifer Probst – A marriage of convenience with a twist, this book tells the story of Alexa and Nicholas, who marry for mutual benefits but end up dealing with unexpected feelings and sizzling chemistry.

“Beautiful Bastard” by Christina Lauren – In this novel, the ambitious Chloe Mills encounters her demanding boss, Bennett Ryan, leading to a complicated but intensely passionate relationship that mixes business with pleasure.

“The Billionaire’s Obsession” by J.S. Scott – This is actually a series of books focusing on different billionaire brothers. The stories are popular for their alpha male protagonists and the strong, independent women they fall for, with plenty of steamy scenes.

5 Contemporary Billionaire Romance Books

“The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoang – This unique story features Stella, a woman with Asperger’s, who hires an escort, Michael, to help her learn about relationships. Michael happens to be struggling with financial burdens, making their arrangement increasingly complicated and heartfelt.

“Wallbanger” by Alice Clayton – A humorous and sexy story about Caroline, who is kept awake by her neighbor’s nocturnal activities. Her neighbor, Simon, is a successful photographer with a playboy lifestyle. Their dynamic turns from annoyance to attraction, creating a fun and steamy narrative.

“Tangled” by Emma Chase – Told from the male point of view, this novel features Drew Evans, a wealthy, charming, and successful businessman who meets his match in Katherine Brooks. Their professional rivalry turns into a complicated romance.

“Park Avenue Player” by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward – This engaging story combines romance and emotional depth. It follows a wealthy businessman who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of his niece and hires a nanny who brings unexpected changes to his life.

“Bossman” by Vi Keeland – This novel centers on Reese, who overhears the hero, Chase Parker, describing his ideal woman. They meet by chance again, leading to a job offer and a complex romantic relationship filled with humor and heat.

5 Alpha Billionaire Romance Novels

“Bared to You” by Sylvia Day – As part of the ‘Crossfire’ series, this novel features Gideon Cross, a wealthy and powerful businessman with a complicated past. His intense relationship with Eva Tramell is both emotionally charged and deeply passionate.

“Release Me” by J. Kenner – This is the first book in the ‘Stark Trilogy’. It tells the story of Nikki Fairchild and Damien Stark, a former tennis pro turned billionaire. Their relationship is filled with secrets, intensity, and an undeniable attraction.

“The Marriage Bargain” by Jennifer Probst – This novel focuses on Alexa Maria McKenzie, who casts a love spell to find a billionaire husband and ends up in a marriage of convenience with Nicholas Ryan. The dynamic between the two is a blend of fiery chemistry and emotional depth.

“Rush” by Maya Banks – Part of the ‘Breathless’ trilogy, this book introduces Gabe Hamilton, a wealthy and powerful businessman who offers Mia Crestwell an irresistible proposition. Their relationship pushes boundaries and explores themes of power and submission.

“The Billionaire’s Obsession” by J.S. Scott – This series of novels features different billionaire brothers. The stories revolve around alpha male protagonists, their complex personalities, and the strong women who captivate them. Each book is packed with intense emotions and steamy interactions.

5 Billionaire Forced Marriage Romance Novels

“The Marriage Bargain” by Jennifer Probst – Alexa Maria McKenzie and billionaire Nicholas Ryan enter a marriage of convenience for their reasons. Still, their relationship evolves deeper as they navigate their new life together.

“The Marriage Mistake” by Jennifer Probst – Another novel by Jennifer Probst, this book features Carina Conte and billionaire Max Gray, who find themselves in a marriage that neither initially wanted. Their journey towards love and understanding forms the crux of the story.

“Marriage for One” by Ella Maise – This story revolves around Jack and Rose, who enter a marriage based on a business deal. Jack is a gruff and distant billionaire, while Rose is more open and warm. Their contrasting personalities lead to a complex and evolving relationship.

“Bound by Duty” by Cora Reilly – In this novel, Dante Cavallaro, a mafia boss and billionaire, forces Valentina to marry him for a business alliance. Their relationship starts with power play and evolves into mutual respect and love.

“The Wall of Winnipeg and Me” by Mariana Zapata – Although not a traditional billionaire romance, this novel features Aiden Graves, a professional football player with significant wealth, who convinces his assistant Vanessa to marry him to help him with a work visa. Their relationship starts as a practical arrangement but grows into a deep bond.

5 Billionaire Romance Book Series

“Crossfire” series by Sylvia Day – Starting with “Bared to You,” this series follows the emotionally charged and erotically intense relationship between a billionaire with a complicated past.

“Fifty Shades” series by E.L. James – Beginning with “Fifty Shades of Grey,” this series is known for its steamy scenes and complex characters, focusing on the relationship between the young entrepreneur Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele.

“The Billionaire’s Obsession” series by J.S. Scott – This collection of novels, starting with “The Billionaire’s Obsession ~ Simon,” showcases various billionaire brothers and their romantic pursuits. Each story is characterized by intense emotion and passionate relations.

“Stark Trilogy” by J. Kenner – Kicking off with “Release Me,” this trilogy introduces Nikki Fairchild and Damien Stark, a charismatic and powerful billionaire. Their relationship is filled with secrets, passion, and a strong emotional connection.

“Breathless” trilogy by Maya Banks – Beginning with “Rush,” this series features different wealthy and powerful men who find themselves involved in passionate romances that change their lives. The series is famous for its blend of drama, romance, and eroticism.

5 Possessive Billionaire Romance Books

“Fifty Shades of Grey” by E.L. James – The relationship between Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele is characterized by Christian’s intense and possessive nature. This book has steamy scenes and complex dynamics between the main characters.

“Bared to You” by Sylvia Day – Part of the ‘Crossfire’ series, this novel introduces Gideon Cross, a powerful and possessive billionaire, and his tumultuous relationship with Eva Tramell. Their story is filled with passion and emotional struggles.

“Rush” by Maya Banks – The first book in the ‘Breathless’ trilogy, this novel focuses on Gabe Hamilton, a wealthy and possessive businessman, and his relationship with Mia, his best friend’s little sister. Their romance defies conventions and focuses on themes of desire and control.

“Release Me” by J. Kenner – This novel, part of the ‘Stark Trilogy,’ features Damien Stark, a charismatic yet possessive billionaire, and his intense relationship with Nikki Fairchild, marked by secrets and a strong physical connection.

“Obsession” by Helen Hardt – This book is part of the ‘Steel Brothers Saga’ and portrays the intense, sometimes possessive love story between Jade and Talon, a wealthy and troubled man. Their story is both passionate and filled with mystery.

5 Billionaire Romance Novels Kindle Unlimited

“Dirty Billionaire” by Meghan March – The first book in the ‘Dirty Billionaire Trilogy,’ this novel introduces readers to Holly Wix, a country music star, and Creighton Karas, a billionaire media mogul. Their unexpected marriage leads to a passionate and complicated relationship.

“The Stopover” by T.L. Swan – Part of ‘The Miles High Club’ series, this book features Emily and Jameson, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman she meets during a layover. Their one-night stand turns into something more, leading to a mix of drama and romance.

“The Deal” by Elle Kennedy – While not strictly a billionaire romance, this novel in ‘The Off-Campus Series’ is a hit among romance readers. It features a wealthy, charming hockey player and a smart, independent woman, creating a dynamic and engaging story.

“The Contract” by Melanie Moreland – In this novel, a ruthless businessman, Richard VanRyan, enters into a contract with his employee, Katherine Elliott, to pretend to be his fiancée. Their business arrangement slowly transforms into genuine affection.

“Shopping for a Billionaire” by Julia Kent – This romantic comedy series starts with a hilarious encounter between Shannon, a mystery shopper, and Declan, a billionaire. The series covers humor, steamy romance, and an engaging storyline.

Last Words

Alright, lovebugs, it’s time to close this glitter-covered laptop and return to reality—where our net worth is roughly “three avocados and a loyalty card.” But before you go, let’s make a pact: The next time someone scoffs at your “trashy” billionaire books, you hit ’em with facts. Like, “Actually, studies show imagining fictional CEOs improves serotonin by 300%.” (I made that up, but it feels true.)

So grab your Kindle, your cat, and that half-eaten chocolate bar. Read stories where the only spreadsheet that matters is the one tracking how many times he gazes broodily out of floor-to-ceiling windows. 🏙️ And if you finish a book and immediately check your doorstep for a mysterious bouquet? No notes. That’s just good self-care.

P.S. If a billionaire does sweep you off your feet, slide into my DMs. I require a 10% finder’s fee… in the form of yacht invites. 🛥️💘

Happy reading, you chaotic romantics. May your drama be fictional and your book boyfriends be filthy rich. 😘📚

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