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Always Mine (The Barrington Billionaires Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ruth Cardello (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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  • 💛 A lighthearted billionaire romance by New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello 💛

When it comes to getting what he wants, Asher Barrington is a hammer who is known for crushing his opponents.
From the moment Emily walks into his office and challenges him, winning takes on a whole new meaning.

The only thing standing between Emily Harris and her goal to open a museum for the blind is an arrogant, sexy-as-hell billionaire, who thinks sleeping with her will not complicate the situation.

He won’t change. She won’t back down. But together they sizzle.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B013GZOXPS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ RCardello LLC
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 16, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780990914655
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0990914655
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  • Book 1 of 15 ‏ : ‎ Barrington Billionaires
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Ruth Cardello hit the New York Times and USA Today Bestsellers Lists for the first time back in 2012. Millions of her sales are evidence that her books are akin to potato chips, addictive from the first one. She has created a multi-series billionaire world with a combination of escapism and realism that has gained her a faithful following of readers.

What Kindle Reviewers write about her:

"Wow, hot at every page. Heart-stopping, fear raging, mind-blowing wonderful."

"I'm a true fan of Ms. Cardello. I ran on to her first book a few years back and have been hooked ever since. I could go on and on about the story like of this book, but I'm not. All of her books are total page turners, unique, heart-wrenching, and I love them all. There aren't two alike in the bunch and I feel like I know the characters personally. I personally read 97 authors' books. And I buy every book they put out. This author is in my top 10. Great job and keep them coming."

"Love this series. Got me to start reading again. I look forward to the next book. Thank you for giving me the love of reading back."

Ruth Cardello was born the youngest of 11 children in a small city in northern Rhode Island. She spent her young adult years moving as far away as she could from her large extended family. She lived in Boston, Paris, Orlando, New York--then came full circle and moved back to New England. She now happily lives one town over from the one she was born in. For her, family trumped the warmer weather and international scene.

She was an educator for 20 years, the last 11 as a kindergarten teacher. When her school district began cutting jobs, Ruth turned a serious eye toward her second love- writing and has never been happier. When she's not writing, you can find her chasing her children around her small farm or connecting with her readers online.

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The Legacy Collection:

Book 1: Maid for the Billionaire

Book 2: For Love or Legacy

Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire

Book 4: Saving the Sheikh

Book 5: Rise of the Billionaire

Book 6: Breaching the Billionaire: Alethea's Redemption

Book 7: (Novella) A Corisi Christmas

The Corisi Billionaires Series:

Book 1: The Broken One

Book 2: The Wild One

Book 3: The Secret One

The Andrades:

Book 1: Come Away With Me

Book 2: Home to Me

Book 3: Maximum Risk

Book 4: Somewhere Along the Way

Book 5: Loving Gigi

Christmas Novella: A Recipe for Love (Maddy and Richard)

The Barrington Billionaires:

Book 1: Always Mine

Book 2: Stolen Kisses

Book 3: Trade It All

Book 3.5: A Billionaire for Lexi

Book 4: Let It Burn

Book 5: More Than Love

Book 6: Forever Love

Book 7: Never Goodbye

Book 8: Reluctantly Alpha

Book 9: Reluctantly Rescued

Book 10: Reluctantly Romanced

The Bachelor Tower Series:

A whole new world with all new characters.

Book 1: Insatiable Bachelor

Book 2: Impossible Bachelor

Book 3: Undeniable Bachelor

The Westerly Billionaires:

Book 1: In the Heir

Book 2: Up for Heir

Book 3: Royal Heir

Book 4: Hollywood Heir

Book 5: Runaway Heir

Lone Star Burn Series:

Book 1: Taken, Not Spurred

Book 2: Tycoon Takedown

Book 3: Taken Home

Book 4: Taking Charge

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Taken by a Trillionaire Series

Book 1: Taken By a Trillionaire - by Melody Anne, Ruth Cardello, JS Scott

Book 2: Virgin for the Trillionaire

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Customers find this romance book engaging from the first page, featuring strong-willed characters and transformative love that evolves throughout the story. The writing is emotionally rich and easy to read, while customers appreciate the Barrington family's strong sense of unity and the book's ability to evoke both laughter and tears.

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462 customers mention "Readability"452 positive10 negative

Customers find the book exceptionally readable, describing it as addictively great and a short enjoyable read.

"Another great story from one of my favorite go to authors who is usually on my preorder list due how she never disappoints me because her books are..." Read more

"...This is a tough review to do because while I liked the bones of the story and especially the second half, the first half I was frustrated with both..." Read more

"...I highly recommend this book if you love a beautiful story that characters that are well developed and hot passion!" Read more

"Brilliantly crafted book by author Ruth Cardello. If this is your first time choosing a book she's written, you will not be disappointed! "..." Read more

168 customers mention "Romance"141 positive27 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a transformative love story with intense emotions and fun character development.

"...a lot of really hot sex, accusations and mistrust, and some really romantic moments. Really great start to another good series...." Read more

"...Cardello added a nice bit of heat between the Asher and Emily with sexy scenes and the addition of the Corisis connection Always Mine with her other..." Read more

"...bigger family together even more, what a great idea, I love the love the lust the sex I love the loyalty the connection I love everything about all..." Read more

"...I listened to this on audio. This is about international business, love, ruthlessness, a broken family, a stubborn, passionate girl, and a..." Read more

144 customers mention "Character development"130 positive14 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, describing them as strong-willed and sexy, with one customer noting how Asher's character evolves throughout the story.

"...I love the characters in her books as well her series usually interacts with characters that I have come to love from other series...." Read more

"...recommend this book if you love a beautiful story that characters that are well developed and hot passion!" Read more

"...I enjoyed the secondary character's too, and hope their books go on sale so I can continue the series...." Read more

"...That is character development in less than a page!..." Read more

115 customers mention "Interest"111 positive4 negative

Customers find the book engaging and enjoyable, staying engaged throughout the story, with one customer noting it's full of page-turning desires.

"...Emily is a successful artist who can be described as a very loving fun person who is loyal to her friends and family and very determined in her..." Read more

"...There are good moments and Asher does become a better man, but I can't say for certain that Emily is better off with him...." Read more

"...Book one, Always Mine is full of page turning desires, heartbreak, life, relationships and an attraction that fuels a fire that can keep nearly..." Read more

"...business, love, ruthlessness, a broken family, a stubborn, passionate girl, and a billionaire who gets everything he wants...." Read more

106 customers mention "Writing quality"92 positive14 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as wonderfully and emotionally rich, with one customer noting that the language is appropriate to the story.

"...To me, this is a positive and proves the power of excellent writing. A favorite quote from Emily I could relate to, "Mom, your dream brought me mine...." Read more

"...Ruth has her style down so smoothly that it begs reading a book in one sitting. She is a Pro. Grady Harp, January 17" Read more

"I loved Always mine Ruth puts so much heart and love and spirit into every single book she write you just know that you are getting the best of her,..." Read more

"...Her best friend, I liked her very much, she said everything with blunt honesty and it helped Emily realize that life was more than what she was..." Read more

53 customers mention "Sweetness"50 positive3 negative

Customers find the book sweet and charming, describing it as a sexy read with art and love.

"...have no clue how to have a relationship but are definitely loyal and loving when they do find that one individual for them...." Read more

"...Overall, did I like the book? Yes, I did, despite the sweetness. Would I recommend the book? You should try it." Read more

"...I liked the plot about Emily and her tactile museum. I found that endearing. The author must have done done thorough research on the topic...." Read more

"...Which made for some very comical moments and some really sexy moments as well...." Read more

44 customers mention "Family dynamics"44 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book, particularly the Barrington family's strong sense of unity, with one customer noting how they come together to solve problems.

"...I did like the introduction to the Barrington family members. I was able to get an initial sense of their personalities...." Read more

"...His family was interesting and I'm looking forward to reading their stories. They all seem like better people than Asher." Read more

"...The entire Barrington family is involved and really blesses the book...." Read more

"...Always Mine is full of page turning desires, heartbreak, life, relationships and an attraction that fuels a fire that can keep nearly anyone warm..." Read more

42 customers mention "Laughter level"42 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and comical moments, and find it heartwarming.

"...One of her methods is humor. Oh, the corny, cringe worthy jokes in this story, you can't help but to laugh. Emily to Asher “..." Read more

"...Which made for some very comical moments and some really sexy moments as well...." Read more

"...This is an emotionally charged but funny book throughout everything they do. They have a lot of ups and downs during this book...." Read more

"...Made me laugh out loud and smile so much that my face hurt 😂😁😍 Adult read only because of some steamy hot sexual encounters 🔥..." Read more

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  • sandy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start to another good series
    Reviewed in the United States on November 28, 2015
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    Another great story from one of my favorite go to authors who is usually on my preorder list due how she never disappoints me because her books are always a great read. I love the characters in her books as well her series usually interacts with characters that I have come to love from other series. The men in them are always very handsome domineering successful alpha type men who seem to have no clue how to have a relationship but are definitely loyal and loving when they do find that one individual for them. In this case it is Asher Barrington who owns a very successful bio chemical company and he is expanding which brings Emily Harris into his corporation one day and that day changes his life and him forever from that point on. Emily is a successful artist who can be described as a very loving fun person who is loyal to her friends and family and very determined in her trying to build a memorial to her mother by building a museum showcasing her and her mother's art work. Asher is a tough businessman who usually rolls over everyone in his quest to get what he wants and he wants two things her land to build his expansion and he wants Emily. Great story with moments fraught with peril in a foreign land, possible arson, a lot of really hot sex, accusations and mistrust, and some really romantic moments. Really great start to another good series. Thank you once again Ruth for a great read, can't wait for next one, in fact I have already preordered.
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  • Lisa Marie
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
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    Emily is desperate to save her soon-to-be-opened museum for the blind.  Her mother was an artist who couldn't see but created paintings that, through feel, are extraordinary and Emily wants to share them with the world. Asher is a CEO that wants the area in Whelchton for a new factory and has bought all the land around Emily's museum.  The two face off and arrogant Asher thinks his attraction to Emily and lavish attention will get him what he wants.

    This is a tough review to do because while I liked the bones of the story and especially the second half, the first half I was frustrated with both Asher and Emily.  Emily's dream to open the museum, while noble was a long risk at best because of where it is. Her determination and reasoning were admirable but she was unable to see the forest for the trees that it would not succeed, especially once Asher's company bought everything around it.  Asher too is so focused on the leaves that he misses the bigger picture. Wooing a woman doesn't include leaving her stranded in Paris for weeks with no contact and then being surprised when she is not where you left her.

    The second half of the book picks up when the two finally realize that there is more to life than their individual goals and wants. When they begin taking less for granted and listening to each other, the romance begins to blossom and make sense.  Ms. Cardello added a nice bit of heat between the Asher and Emily with sexy scenes and the addition of the Corisis connection Always Mine with her other series.
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  • Kindle Customer IndyReads67
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT NEW Series -- but still tied to the Andrade's and Corsi's. Don't miss!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2015
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    Ruth Cardello – Barrington Billionaires -- Always Mine #1

    The first book in the new series is a great read. The Barrington's is "sort of" related to the Andre's when Patrice (Stanfield) married into Andrade family, and her sister is Sophie (Stanfield), Barrington.

    Sophie and Dale Barrington have six (6) children (in order of age): Asher, Gram, Ian, Andrew, Lance, and Kenzi. Asher had taken his Trust fund and made an Empire. He focused on his company "first" and was considered a Hammer. His father warned him to be careful if he was a hammer, then everything will look like a nail.

    Asher's company is building a new facility and chose a small town in New Hampshire. He has purchased all homes surrounding the purchased property except one owner, Emily Harris, who will not sell. She was honoring her mother, who was a blind artist and opening a museum in her honor. Emily decided to travel to Boston and speak to Asher Barrington and inform him that she would not sell and to please consider relocating his expansion.

    Asher is taken aback by the bravery of Emily when she boldly tells him what she thought of his expansion, arrogance, and high handiness and proceeded to walked out of his office. Asher is intrigued and wanted to ask her more questions, so he stopped her from leaving his offices.

    While the children of Sophie and Dale Barrington do not feel that they are related, the Andrades, of course, do not agree. When Victor & George Andrades, the patriarchs of the family, told Asher Barrington that it was close enough to be family, that was the end of discussion. What Asher didn't know was that meant Victor and George Andrade would advise him on the matters of the heart and "how" he should get "his" girl.

    Take a journey with Asher and Emily as he learns that perhaps being a hammer all the time is not in his best interest. Dominic Corsi meets with Asher and warns that Asher is on the same path as he was before he met his lovely wife. Dominic caution Asher to take stoke and see what is most important in life.

    I hope that the author develops a family chart since Barrington's three (3) authors since they are interconnected, as well as the Corsi's and Andre's series.

    I highly recommend this book if you love a beautiful story that characters that are well developed and hot passion!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Avaliação - Muito bom o produto
    Reviewed in Brazil on September 5, 2020
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    Avaliação - Muito bom o produto
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  • Caro Kindle
    2.0 out of 5 stars Boring
    Reviewed in Spain on September 1, 2016
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    I couldn't get hooked so I read only a few chapters, then I closed the booked and picked a new, much better one. Maybe next time I'll try again.
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  • Client Kindle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Un peu long
    Reviewed in France on September 2, 2016
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    L'histoire est intéressante mais elle met du temps à progresser. Je pense qu'elle aurait pu être plus courte. C'est un peu dommage
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  • Rosemary Hughes
    5.0 out of 5 stars The ultimate matchmaker strikes again
    Reviewed in Australia on May 9, 2016
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    This is the 13th book by Ruth Cardello that I have read and enjoyed. The characters are flawed and emotionally inept as any real person, the story lines such that it seems to fit what you envisage of the Billionaire set. I have always reached for a book written by Ms Cardello, before almost any other author. This new series looks as good as the previous two have been, combining new characters, together with those we have grown to love.
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  • Ann S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Always Mine
    Reviewed in Canada on November 25, 2017
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    I loved this romantic character driven book! So well written, that I want to read more of Ruth Cardello's books.
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