A Review of The Tycoon’s Revenge (Baby For The Billionaire Book One) by Melody Anne

This is the first time I’m reading anything by Melody Anne. So, let’s meet Derek Titan, a billionaire and shrewd businessman who is hell bent on seeking revenge on his childhood sweetheart, Jasmine Freeman who broke his heart ten years ago. Derek grew up on the poor side of town and fell head over heels for Jasmine who was from the wealthiest family in town. But a misunderstanding and the cruelty of Jasmine’s father’s lies sabotaged the relationship unbeknownst to Derek and Jasmine.

For many years, Derek succeeded in business but held a grudge against Jasmine and her father for destroying his father’s business venture. So when the opportunity presented itself for a hostile takeover of Freeman Industries (now Titan Medical) due to bad management which left the stocks cheap and easy to buy up, Derek jumped at the chance to buy it. Unfortunately, he didn’t know that Jasmine worked at the company and when he laid eyes on her all his feelings from their teenage years came to the surface. As much as he wanted to fire her, she was good at her job as the Human Resources director, and he kept her on.

While plotting how he would seek revenge on Jasmine, he learns she has a son. When he did the math, he realizes the boy was his son. He then plans to marry her for the sake of their son. Derek’s father and his cousins (Ryan and Drew) were a bit hesitant although Drew wants Derek to talk to Jasmine to understand what happened at the church they were supposed to meet up at and run away.

Overall, this was a quick read that touches on second chances at love. Derek’s wish for revenge for how Jasmine hurt him was a huge misunderstanding spurred by Jasmine’s father who felt Derek wasn’t good enough for his daughter. He was simply a cruel man. Anyway, the sparks and passion between Derek and Jasmine were still there despite the years and the author did a good job at unfolding this. I also loved that Derek connected with his son and the universe was made right after all was revealed. I only wished I could see the further demise of Mr. Freeman. Otherwise, this was a good read!

Rating: 3.5 stars

Some of my favorite lines:

Jasmine looked up and her eyes met Daniel’s. Her reaction wasn’t what Derek expected. Not even kind of.

“Daniel?” she gasped as he stepped a bit closer.

“Yes, Jasmine,” he answered, standing a bit stiffly between Ryan and Drew as he tried to decide what he should say next.

“Oh, my gosh,” she cried out as her eyes filled with tears and she ran to him, throwing her arms around his neck as she cried against his solid chest. “I have missed you so much.”

Daniel’s eyes connected with Derek’s as his hands came up and patted her on the back. His expression was of shock. It wasn’t the reaction any of them had expected — well, anyone except for Drew, who looked at them as if saying, See, I am right!

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