I caught a wave… It was on a whim.
While looking through various Amazon book lists (I like to see what people are buying, and I look at covers, since I enjoy creating them) Anyway, I noticed all these Billionaire romances cluttering the lists.
I remember when it was Mail Order Bride that everyone was writing (and reading). And they still seem popular.
But Billionaires, well, we’ve always loved them, haven’t we? The Prince Charmings, Royal weddings, and all that.
I honestly laughed when I first contemplated the genre. I like down-to-earth folks. Simple folks. Quirky folks. But the idea wouldn’t leave me so I sent up a prayer to my CEO (That would be the Lord) and asked for a great story idea if this was a path I should take.
Enter the Grimwood family
I didn’t get one book, I ended up with five. Five stories about four brothers and a sister who will inherit their father’s multi-billion-dollar estate, if they meet the conditions of the trust. In the trust, each one is given one of the businesses under the Grimwood umbrella and they must take that business and make it turn a profit by a certain time allotment.
So, there was that…an idea blossomed. I started making notes and then it hit me. I love fairy tale retellings. Oh, boy, things got interesting then. Duncan and Elisa would get the Beauty and the Beast story. The setting would be at the neglected Grimwood Manor where Duncan lives pretty much alone, except for a small staff with big hearts.
Jeremy and Melody would get the Snow White theme set at a struggling Sky High Ski Resort. Oh, what fun! I’ve been watching videos and wishing I could go skiing. However, I’m good with staying where it’s warm and I can watch others risk their necks. Ha!
Right now, I’m working out the third book about Colton and Pricilla. Their story is a Little Mermaid theme. Did you know there are women who actually dress up like mermaids and swim in the ocean? One has created a line of “fins” for kids and adults and hosts parties. Another one also does shoes, but she uses her platform to educate people on sea life and protecting it. (So much fun!!) Oh, the ideas bursting in my head. ha!
And here we are. The first book is out and people seem to be loving it. I’m still writing about down-to-earth folks. Quirky folks. But not so simple folks. I’ve had to put in some research, but the research makes it more interesting and I’ve always enjoyed learning new things.
Have I piqued your interest? You can meet Duncan and Elisa by going here. Or read a sample chapter here. The first bit starts off a little rough, to show where Duncan comes from, but I assure you, this story has some deep spiritual threads that I absolutely love.
My Beastly Billionaire is currently available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimted.
Oh, one more thing…
I’m part of a clean billionaire romance group and we are putting on a big Billionaire Bash this Thursday. There will be over twenty clean romance authors to meet and loads of prizes to win, including a $100 Amazon gift card grand prize!
Come on by and check it out. I hope to see you all there.
Blessings,
Jackie C.
Jackie Castle is the author of The White Road Chronicles a fantasy series, The Sentinel Archives for school-age readers, and newly released Madison Creek Bed & Breakfast romance series. She has also published articles and short stories in numerous magazines. She’s enjoyed many crazy adventures from working as a hairstylist, to her bravest quest: teaching children in daycare and elementary schools. Eventually, she settled down to a somewhat safer pursuit of being a Story-weaver. Now she lives in her comfortable Texas home where she spins marvelous tales and enjoys relaxing in the evenings with her husband Bob, their children and grandchild. She looks for the extraordinary in every ordinary day that she experiences.
Sounds like a fun series to read.
Hi Jackie, these are fun! I like how you have merged the Billionaire element with the fairytale element- great fun:)
Blessings:)
Hi Jackie! Snow day today in SW Michigan due to icy road conditions. While I am not fond of Billionaire romances, after reading your blog this morning I am intrigued. Your reasoning behind the genre made me purchase the book and preorder the next. As a retired journalism teacher, who loves photography, after checking your website, I now want to explore digital art. Your graphics are breath taking. Well done. As a German American, I grew up reading and studying Grimms fairy tales. I have several editions in both English and German and my German students read them. Fairy tales are intriguing and a good way to learn the German past tense. In my college Children’s Lit class, I wrote a research paper comparing the cultural elements of fairy tales as portrayed by the English, French, German with Walt Disney version. Caroline Lee did an amazing job retelling fairy tales with her historical Everland series. This week I read Janice Cole Hopkin’s Rosyln’s Rescue, a historical romance retelling of Little Red Riding Hood. Looking forward to the Facebook party. Best wishes.
Jackie! How appropriate is this post of yours, I just started reading Duncan and Elisa’s story yesterday! Such fun! I grew up loving the fairy tales, so I am totally enjoying the idea of an entire series! I have also already signed up for the Bash! YAY!
Thank you Mary
I’m surprised over how many people seem to love stories based on fairytales. (I’m one of them. ha)
Thank you, Wemble
Thank you, Renate.
I’m going to have to check out those books you mentioned.
Your knowledge of fairy tales is amazing. =)
Fantastic, Paula!
I’m looking forward to seeing you there then. I hope you enjoy Duncan and Elisa’s story. =)
This sounds like a good series. I love the idea of merging a fairy tale retelling with a billionaire story! I’m glad I read about the series here.
Oh I definitely need to finish that story!
Great ideas and as always wonderful cover! I look forward to reading your series.
I had to laugh when I started reading your post. Perfect timing! Two days ago I read a Billionaire book and am now caught up in a series. I look forward to reading your series.
Thank you Ellie. They were such fun to write. I can’t wait to start on the mermaid story!
I hope you like it. =)
Thank you, Kimberly. =)
They do have their charms, don’t they? I’ve probably read nearly 10 since this idea started. I’m so blessed to have found a group of clean romance authors who are writing the billionaire books. They’ve been so great.
Hmmm, maybe I’ll have to give yours a try. I’m not real big on billionaire books :-)
Sounds like a fun read.
I wasn’t either but found the clean ones are just like any other romance I’ve read. Except someone is rich. lol.
Thanks. =)
I am intrigued by your series. I will check out your books!
Thank you. =)
I like the idea of siblings with a fairy tale spin on it.
Thank you Gina. =)
Fun series and it was a great party ;)
Glad you came and enjoyed it. =)