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Loathing a Landon (The Barrington Billionaires Book 12) Kindle Edition

4.6 out of 5 stars 2,527 ratings

💛 A lighthearted billionaire romance by New York Times bestselling author Ruth Cardello 💛

Cooper Landon knows what it’s like to be left behind, lied to, and betrayed. At sixteen, angry and broke, he tried to rob a small-town hardware store. Instead of money, what he got was a good beating and a second chance. Pete Glenford took him in, taught him he wasn’t worthless, welcomed him into his family, and gave him a purpose.

A decade later, Cooper lives in a small town, works in a hardware store, and uses what little money he has to locate and help runaways. He can't change who he was before, but he'd feel good about his new life if it wasn't for one minor issue—Pete’s daughter. She never wanted him in her home, never trusted him with her parents, and doesn’t believe any of his lies.

He definitely shouldn’t have slept with her.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FP4VLDW
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1951888305
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 12 of 15 ‏ : ‎ Barrington Billionaires
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 2,527 ratings

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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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If you'd like to email her directly, you may contact her via ruthcardello@gmail.com

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 book an awesome read with great writing and love the characters. Moreover, the storyline is exciting with drama, and customers say it makes them laugh and cry. Additionally, one customer notes it's a great addition to the Barrington Billionaires series.

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, with one customer describing it as a beautiful story from beginning to end, while another notes it's a delightful book about love and family.

"As I delved into the narrative, the pages revealed a profound tapestry of human emotions—raw pain, unbridled greed, deep-seated loneliness, tender..." Read more

"Barrington Billionaires book 12. Brilliantly written. A simply stellar read...." Read more

"...The town’s people support and protect their own. There is romance, secrets, humor, family antics, and so much more in this book...." Read more

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15 customers mention "Laughter level"15 positive0 negative

Customers find the book hilarious and emotional, making them laugh and cry, with one customer noting the minimal angst and another mentioning the family antics.

"...narrative, the pages revealed a profound tapestry of human emotions—raw pain, unbridled greed, deep-seated loneliness, tender compassion, and..." Read more

"...There are lots of twists, turns, WTF drama, angst and oh so tingle worthiness. The best part is the town stepping in, Mrs. Williams steals the show...." Read more

"...The characters are likable and believable. Minimal angst and suspense. Several sexy scenes I would rate as hot. Minimal rude language." Read more

"...There is romance, secrets, humor, family antics, and so much more in this book. I would recommend this book and series...." Read more

11 customers mention "Storyline"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, finding it exciting with drama, and one customer mentions it has lots of twists.

"...Loved seeing Bradford and Clay. There are lots of twists, turns, WTF drama, angst and oh so tingle worthiness...." Read more

"...The characters are likable and believable. Minimal angst and suspense. Several sexy scenes I would rate as hot. Minimal rude language." Read more

"Good storyline, of course the mandatory HEA...." Read more

"...My favorite was when they locked Bradford up. That scene was so hilarious and beautiful. Family turned against each other with no communication...." Read more

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Customers love the characters in the book.

"...This book is well written and edited. The characters are likable and believable. Minimal angst and suspense. Several sexy scenes I would rate as hot...." Read more

"...I love the characters the kindness and the unity that they all like expressed...." Read more

"...As their love grows his secrets are exposed. We get to meet several interesting characters along with a few of Connors estranged family members as..." Read more

"...The main characters were awesome and they had really great chcemistry between them. And we met also few other characters from previous books...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2025
    As I delved into the narrative, the pages revealed a profound tapestry of human emotions—raw pain, unbridled greed, deep-seated loneliness, tender compassion, and transformative love. If only we could transcend our individual differences and unite with a shared vision of collective well-being, we might unlock a more harmonious and fulfilling existence for every soul.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022
    Barrington Billionaires book 12. Brilliantly written. A simply stellar read. Cooper and Amanda have circled each other ever since he came to town as a teen. Amanda comes back home and the crazy ish begins. Their feelings have not lessen as time passes. All this comes to head on one faithful night. Cooper has been hiding who he truly is to protect everyone. Amanda is pregnant and Cooper must come clean. However the town steps in and helps protect one of their own. Loved seeing Bradford and Clay. There are lots of twists, turns, WTF drama, angst and oh so tingle worthiness. The best part is the town stepping in, Mrs. Williams steals the show. It's beautiful, funny and has so much heart.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2022
    I read the first 6 books in this series several years ago. This is book 12 so I have some catching up to do. This author is a consistently good writer. I moved on to some other authors after reading many of her books, but I enjoyed this book so I will have to read books 7 to 11.
    This book is well written and edited. The characters are likable and believable. Minimal angst and suspense. Several sexy scenes I would rate as hot. Minimal rude language.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2024
    This was a wonderful story about Cooper and Amanda and their unconventional way to a HEA. Cooper thinks he is unworthy and doesn’t realize that he is respected and loved. Amanda loves him and wants him to be part of her life.
    I want to live in their hometown. The town’s people support and protect their own. There is romance, secrets, humor, family antics, and so much more in this book. I would recommend this book and series. I was given an arc but this is my honest review.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2022
    I don't know how she gets her ideas for the stories and also the characters. I was blown away with this book so much so I didn't put it down till I finished in one night. I love the characters the kindness and the unity that they all like expressed. It kind of makes you wanna go out and find a town just like the town Ruth described. You can fill the desperation Of Cooper early childhood as it's described by him to Amanda in her parents. In the end after reading this book I felt like I would have liked to be a member of this town the way they stick together And defend and help each other. Great book!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 20, 2022
    Loathing a Landon is a great addition to the Barrington Billionaires series. Connor is hiding from his past and his brother who he thinks hates and wants to "get rid" of him. So a new name, a town in Maine where everyone knows everyone and they all protect their own. Amanda and Connor had a spark the moment they met as teens. Connor would always protect Amanda but felt he was never good enough or stable enough to do anything about it. Time changes and so does love and the truth you always thought was real is not the truth. I loved this story. It's smart, well researched, I couldn't put it down. This whole series is gripping. I wholly recommend this series to all. Another awesome read from Ruth Cardello. It has all the feels.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2024
    Good storyline, of course the mandatory HEA.

    I do find the frequent recurrence of various men in the story openly crying and conversing freely obout their emotions very far from any reality .
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2024
    Cooper had so many things happen to him until he was a teenager and able to get away from the circumstances. He ran into Amanda and her family that took him in. They lived from afar and finally came together when they were older. It was a really great story. I can't wait to read about the rest of the people from the town.

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  • Patricia S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Dernière histoire de la fratrie Landon. Un régal !
    Reviewed in France on August 27, 2022
    L'argent ne fait pas le bonheur., Cooper le sais bien. Non seulement la fratrie de 4 enfants se retrouve orpheline, mais leur oncle censé prendre soin d'eux les sépare, leur ment, les montent les uns contre les autres et s'approprie leur argent.
    Obligé de fuir Cooper se retrouve dans une petite bourgade isolée et quand une decennie plus tard son passé le rattrape il apprend ce que c'est de pouvoir compter sur une famille que l'on a choisi.
    Un reel plaisir à lire. On en veux toujours plus.
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  • zest
    1.0 out of 5 stars I normally love her books.
    Reviewed in Australia on August 21, 2022
    I generally love her writing as a means to escape, a source of joy. Maybe it’s just me, but this felt so painful I skipped %80 of this. I need to feel it. This book did not do it for me. It felt annoying & disingenuous from the start. I’ve always loved her work, so I feel so disappointed by this book.
  • santa
    4.0 out of 5 stars es muy entretenido
    Reviewed in Spain on July 11, 2023
    Es una trama muy intrincada que obliga seguir leyendo los personages son muy atractivos y resulta un final feliz para esta serie
  • GYG
    5.0 out of 5 stars Deeply emotional
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2024
    Buckle up for a spectacular ride, and fall in love with Conner and Amanda, their stories are told in the same loving, passionate voice readers have come to adore in Ruth Cardello other series. Some of the Wickeds’ love stories will be hilariously fun and deeply emotional, others will tear at your heartstrings and include injections of humor, but they will all leave you wishing you could climb between the pages and join them! Excellent story
  • patti
    5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful love story!!
    Reviewed in Canada on January 16, 2024
    A 5 star read that is gut wrenching but also shows what the love of a family can do!! Stand alone read that is a must read!! You can not help but fall in love with Cooper and Amanda and this who town!! Grab your copy today and enjoy!!

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