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The Last Eligible Billionaire Kindle Edition

by Pippa Grant (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 17,651 ratings
He's a billionaire heir. A grump supreme. Hater of people. Bigger hater of peopling with people. And my new fake boyfriend.

Emotionally unavailable doesn’t even begin to describe Hayes Rutherford. He’s cold. He’s distant. He has more defenses than a nuclear missile silo. And he’s the ultimate catch of the century. At least, according to his bank statement.

My job’s simple: Keep Hayes’s matchmaking relatives and all interested ladies away from the cranky, grumpy, walled-off heir to my favorite movie empire by pretending to be his one true love, and in return, he won’t ruin my life over a teensy, tiny little misunderstanding.

But the more I sneak past his walls and fences, the more I realize that while we might be from different worlds, we have more in common than either of us expected. The man under all the glitz, glamour, and dollar signs could be the real love of my life.

But you know what they say about fake dating a billionaire—it’s all fun and games until the scandals start.

The Last Eligible Billionaire is a swoony, laugh-out-loud romance featuring a botched wax job, a woman in over her head, a man in over his heart, and the sweetest misguided dog to ever play matchmaker…or at least make sure these two anti-love birds never have clothes when they get out of the shower. It stands alone and comes complete with grand romantic gestures.
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He's Hayes Rutherford
Dog with bone with words Grump supreme, hater of people, bigger hater of peopling with people
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"A masterful take on the "fake relationship" story, Pippa Grant has outdone herself. Hayes is perfectly grumpy and commanding, meeting his match in the loquacious, sunny Begonia. Funny, heartfelt, and the dog steals the show (among other items...). Grab it now!" ~ New York Times bestselling author Julia Kent

"What a fantastically witty, fun, deliciously spicy read!" ~ USA Today bestselling author Molly O'Hare

"This story was pure joy in a time that we all need it so desperately. A beautiful story that will make you believe that love conquers all...10 stars - a top 2022 read." ~ Amazon Bestselling Author Stephanie Rose

"Billionaire Hayes might be a hotheaded grump when he discovers sunshine Begonia in his posh hideaway, but the angry sparks definitely turn to sizzle in this hilarious rom com. This fresh take on fake dating is a wild, funny, sexy ride!" ~ USA Today bestselling author JJ Knight

"Adorable hilarity meets delicious spice! The thing you can expect with a Pippa Grant romcom is perfection, and The Last Eligible Billionaire is just that." ~ USA Today Bestselling Author Marika Ray

"This book is the perfect blend of Classic Pippa Humor and Tug-Your-Heart-Out-Of-Your-Chest-They-Just-Want-To-Be-Loved moments that we all need in our lives." ~ Author S.J. Tilly

"I loved every sexy, swoony, snort-laughing minute of this book. A highly entertaining read." ~ Author Michelle McCraw

"Hayes and Begonia are laugh-out-loud funny from meet-cute—er, meet-wax—and beyond. In a raucous romp that leaves you feeling gooey inside and tingling in all the right places, it's a must-read rom-com. Plus, there's a dog named flippin' Marshmallow. Come on. Win/Win/win!" ~ Author KB Cinder

"Outrageously delightful! This beautiful book had me laughing, snorting, and simmering. Hayes and Begonia are completely adorable and addicting." ~ Bestselling Author LJ Evans

"This book was beautifully written, great characters to relate to, laugh out loud funny (Marshmallow is the best dog ever) and a great HEA." ~ International Bestselling Author Heather Lauren

"I don't even know where to begin...this book had me laughing so hard from beginning to end. If this book doesn't bring laughter out of you, I don't know what will. The dog will keep you laughing and I think we all need a friend like Begonia in our lives. ❤️ Bring on the feels!" ~ Erin Branscom, My Level 10 Life

"6+ stars." ~ BookFling

"A perfect mix of heart, laughs, and pure fun!" ~ Closet Romance Reader

"The world NEEDS this book." ~ Resting Book Face

"I laughed out loud, I swooned, and I smiled the whole time as I read this feel-good story. Highly recommended!" ~ Angela's Book Addiction

"Begonia is the sun shiniest character ever written... Hayes is the grumpy hero perfected. He just wants to be left alone. This book made me smile, giggle, and snort laugh." ~ Leanne Jerusal on Goodreadsl

"Pippa Grant, where have you been all my life? I LOVED this book, I loved Begonia and Hayes and I can't wait to gobble up more your books!" ~ Dali on Goodreads

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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 3, 2022
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Pippa Grant wanted to write books, so she did.

Before she became a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling romantic comedy author, she was a young military spouse who got into writing as self-therapy. That happened around the time she discovered reading romance novels, and the two eventually merged into a career. Today, she has more than 30 knee-slapping Pippa Grant titles and nine published under the name Jamie Farrell.

When she’s not writing romantic comedies, she’s fumbling through being a mom, wife, and mountain woman, and sometimes tries to find hobbies. Her crowning achievement? Having impeccable timing for telling stories that will make people snort beverages out of their noses. Consider yourself warned.

Pippa Grant® is a registered trademark of Bang Laugh Love LLC.

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Customers enjoy the book's witty banter and find it a wildly fantastical story filled with great characters, particularly appreciating Begonia and the taciturn endearing hero. The writing is well-crafted, and customers describe it as a beautiful love story with tear-jerking moments and sprinkling of angst. The book features a smart yet goofy dog named Marshmallow, and customers appreciate its eccentricities.

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406 customers mention "Humor"406 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, particularly Pippa Grant's writing style, with one customer highlighting the bonus epilogues that made them laugh.

"...She's got the best heart, and Hayes isn't ready to believe she's not hiding something...." Read more

"...This read was filled with lol moments and I just couldn't put it down." Read more

"...Gosh. I wish I had a Begonia in my life. She had me laughing throughout the whole book. &..." Read more

"...Guaranteed a HEA and lots of laughs 💕..." Read more

365 customers mention "Story quality"347 positive18 negative

Customers love the story of this book, describing it as wildly fantastical and entertaining, with one customer highlighting its delightful portrayal of an independent character.

"...review, but I just couldn’t not say anything after finishing this incredible story. Gosh. I wish I had a Begonia in my life...." Read more

"...than an actual love match, but they simply clicked and were wonderfully extraordinary...." Read more

"...💸𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 ✨Thoughts✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 story was so funny...." Read more

"...She somehow always keeps them true to the story and from the reading I’ve done not very many authors are gifted with that ability...." Read more

217 customers mention "Romance"217 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a beautiful love story with lots of sweet moments.

"...So, if you love hilarious rom com’s with quirky yet kind and loving women, who are capable of making the grumpiest of men fall in love, then this is..." Read more

"...I'm already putting it out there: This book is one of the best romance reads for 2022...." Read more

"...𝐈 adored Begonia and her quirky ways. She was so warm and genuine, while Hayes was guarded, but it was only a matter of time before he fell for her..." Read more

"A love story with a lot of interesting and hilarious things happening. Just as many serious conversations and thoughts also...." Read more

200 customers mention "Character development"189 positive11 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with multiple reviews highlighting Begonia as the most fun character, and one customer noting they can feel the characters' emotions.

"Funny characters with a very cute quick storyline. This read was filled with lol moments and I just couldn't put it down." Read more

"...They had a memorable cast of supporting characters, but the one who took the cake was Marshmallow, scene-stealer of the highest furry calibre...." Read more

"Great read. Enjoyed these characters and the fun plot line...." Read more

"...This story was such a delight. Heartwarming characters with great dialogue and a dash of spice. Definitely an enjoyable read." Read more

144 customers mention "Writing quality"131 positive13 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as beautifully written and a satisfying read.

"Funny characters with a very cute quick storyline. This read was filled with lol moments and I just couldn't put it down." Read more

"...The opposites attract dynamic also worked, and it's easy to get caught up in the story...." Read more

"...At its heart, it’s a story of damaged and bruised but not broken, real, relatable people who have flaws, but are really trying to do just their best...." Read more

"...All in all, a very satisfying read, and one of my favorites for 2022 so far!" Read more

71 customers mention "Emotion level"65 positive6 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging, describing it as poignant with tear-jerking moments that make them laugh and cry.

"...that I've come to expect from this author, but it also has a sprinkling of angst to it, enough to put a smile on the face of an angst addict like me...." Read more

"...real (as she did for me) then in my opinion this is some very powerful words and thoughts. Enough to make a reader pause or dry their eyes..." Read more

"...Your sides will hurt from laughing, your heart will happy sigh, and it will be one of your very favorite reading escapes ever, so make sure you do..." Read more

"...dysfunctional families, wonderful side characters, sexy times, painful pasts, and love...." Read more

56 customers mention "Quirkyness"42 positive14 negative

Customers appreciate the book's eccentricities and uniqueness, with one customer noting it's full of twists and turns.

"...I loved the outlandishness and the comedy aspect, and I'm always a sucker for a fake relationship romance...." Read more

"...quirky dog, absurdity, drama, sweet moments, strong families, dysfunctional families, wonderful side characters, sexy times, painful pasts, and love...." Read more

"...Begonia is a quirky, fun, sunshine of a character who has been recently divorced and is trying to find herself again as a single women...." Read more

"...Instead, he’s just annoying and ridiculous...." Read more

33 customers mention "Dog content"33 positive0 negative

Customers love the dog in the book, describing it as smart, mischievous, and adorable.

"Truly a great read - love, romance, jealousy, heartache, laughter, animals, children and summer camp - it has it all❣️" Read more

"FANFREAKINGTASTIC read! I absolutely love Begonia and her amazing dog. Who BTW steals the show every time...." Read more

"...The rescue dog steals your heart, parts of the story, and is pivotal for the happily ever after...." Read more

"...It was funny, and it was cute. It was also rather short, so a lovely little pick me up between much deeper books. Happy Reading Friends xx" Read more

This book is absolute chaos but also absolute happiness
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This book is absolute chaos but also absolute happiness
RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5 STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥 The Last Eligible Billionaire was a total Pippa Grant experience. Quirky, over-the-top characters. Hilarious hijinx. And a love that shouldn't make sense but totally does. Begonia was kicking off her post-divorce vacation with a bikini wax and at-home hair dye job when a grumpy man barges into her vacation home's bathroom, demanding who she was. It turns out that the house should not have been a vacation rental, Begonia just got scammed out of her money, and Hayes Rutherford is asking her to leave. Yes, that Hayes Rutherford. Brother to her actor crush. One of the heirs to the Hollywood fortune. Somehow, as she was trying to leave, he ends up rescinding his request to leave and swaps it with a request to pretend to be his girlfriend to keep his scheming relatives at bay. Begonia is a breath of fresh air. She endears herself to others and to us readers without any agenda. She embraces life and finds the good in everything. On the other hand, life has made Hayes jaded. He is wary of people's agenda, especially when it comes to being close to him. He just wants to be left alone. Putting these two together shouldn't work, but they actually bring out the best in each other. Begonia shows Hayes that there is still beauty and goodness in this world, and Hayes protects and builds Begonia up. Along the way, not only do we fall in love with these two, but we also fall in love with this world that Pippa Grant has created. Marshmallow -- the therapy dog who causes more trouble in the best way -- especially steals the show. This book is absolute chaos but also absolute happiness. If you need a fun pick-me-up, this is a great choice for a read.
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  • Debbie L. Thune
    5.0 out of 5 stars THIS. Love!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
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    I love Chapter 35 the best, I think.

    Hayes Rutherford's family owns Razzle Dazzle, a family friendly amusement park and movie franchise. His brother Jonas starred in Razzle Dazzle films but Hayes is less inclined to be the public face of anything. He's been opposed to love since his last serious girlfriend cheated on him with his supposed best friend, but his family is relentless in trying to fix him up with a suitable life mate.

    Magnolia is newly divorced from a man who just frankly didn't treat her right. He didn't love her for herself and her quirks and her loving personality. So she scores a sweet deal on a mansion rental on the Maine coast. Unfortunately, it wasn't a legitimate vacation rental, as she discovers when Hayes comes home to retreat from 2 weeks of public events (weddings & funerals) and finds her barely dressed in his bathroom.

    Marshmallow is Magnolia's dog. A service dog school failure, since he does all the things but anytime he wants to rather than when requested. And Hayes is allergic.

    When Hayes's family crashes his peaceful retreat with more plans to fix him up with a woman, he decides that Magnolia needs to pose as his girlfriend.

    She is so open and really just wants to see the best in everyone. She's got the best heart, and Hayes isn't ready to believe she's not hiding something. And he's not sure he'll ever be able to express his feelings again, since he's been burned so many times in the past by women who just wanted him for whatever they wanted at the time - money, fame, jewelry.

    And all Magnolia wants is not to be the one who does all of the loving in a relationship.

    This is probably one of my favorite Pippa books that doesn't revolve around Ice Hockey or Baseball.

    Sweet Scale: 5/5
    Spicy Scale: 4/5
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  • M. Taber
    4.0 out of 5 stars .
    Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2025
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    Funny characters with a very cute quick storyline. This read was filled with lol moments and I just couldn't put it down.
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  • Jessica Roessler (Bookish Banter Book Blog)
    5.0 out of 5 stars so much better than I had hoped!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025
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    This is going to be a quick little review, but I just couldn’t not say anything after finishing this incredible story.

    Gosh. I wish I had a Begonia in my life. She had me laughing throughout the whole book. &There is no one who could possibly be better for Hayes in this whole world!

    So, if you love hilarious rom com’s with quirky yet kind and loving women, who are capable of making the grumpiest of men fall in love, then this is 10000% the next book you should be picking up!
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  • Celkat_reading_hea
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious Rom-Com
    Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2025
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    Hayes Alexander Rutherford is a billionaire and heir to the Razzle Dazzle film empire. His brother Jonas Rutherford is a Razzle Dazzle film star and both of brothers are extremely handsome.

    Begonia Fairchild is a high school art teacher, recently divorced and vacationing with her trained service dog, Marshmallow, in a mansion that happened to be listed on a vacation rental website at a bargain rate of $50.00 per night.
    She quickly finds herself in trouble with Hayes Rutherford, owner of the mansion, when he finds her in his house.

    People you have it all in this fake relationship trope and Marshmallow steals the story 😂
    Guaranteed a HEA and lots of laughs 💕
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  • Jen Valencia
    5.0 out of 5 stars All. The. Stars!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022
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    Oh. My. Heart! I've loved and enjoyed quite a few of Pippa Grant's romantic comedies, but this new standalone? It did a Marshmallow and ran off with my heart and handed it over to Hayes Rutherford (not to be confused with Rutherford Hayes, 19th president of the United States of America) and Begonia Fairchild. Who, you may ask, are Hayes and Begonia, and how the heck does something like a marshmallow become a thief of hearts? Welp, if you don't know the answer to either of that, then that tells me that you've yet to read The Last Eligible Billionaire. That leads me to a question of my own: What's wrong with you? Clearly something is amiss because this book MUST either already be sitting on your bookshelf OR added to your to-be-read list.

    The Last Eligible Billionaire is a fake relationship romance, and I haven't made a secret of my muted enthusiasm for this particular trope because it tends to play out the same way. But then, this is a Pippa Grant-penned novel, and if anyone was going to be able to make me fall in love with the trope and be a smitten kitten and happy puppy mash-up of a reader, it would be her. Her main characters are the epitome of grumpy and sunshine. Hayes is almost forty and being considered the last eligible billionaire in the country has become the bane of his existence. He blackmails Begonia into agreeing to be his girlfriend for two weeks in order to stave off his family's matchmaking, but who would've thought being personally and purposely mismatched with the thirty-two-year-old teacher would be so life-changing?

    This book. THIS. BOOK!!! We're only in the first quarter of the year, but I'm already putting it out there: This book is one of the best romance reads for 2022. It's got that patented Pippa Grant rom-com magic that I've come to expect from this author, but it also has a sprinkling of angst to it, enough to put a smile on the face of an angst addict like me. Ironic, I know. But this smile was different, and by "different" I mean basking in the swoon of it all. I adored Begonia, and I was captivated by Hayes. At the onset, these two were more nonsensical as a couple than an actual love match, but they simply clicked and were wonderfully extraordinary. They had a memorable cast of supporting characters, but the one who took the cake was Marshmallow, scene-stealer of the highest furry calibre. The Last Eligible Billionaire has stolen my heart, and in return, I'm handing it all of the le-sigh-worthy stars.
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  • Wendy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Puts a smile on your face
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 29, 2024
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    First read by this author and was pleasantly surprised. Had read some mixed reviews but what wasn't there to like. Marshmallow the dog stole the show truly adorable. Begonia was dizzy, eccentric, funny and whilst she got on some readers nerves, I thought she was a breath of fresh air. Hayes to though had his own issues was really a softy and the combination of the 2 of them worked sell. Some very obnoxious relatives but Begonia took it all in her stride and nothing really fazed her or got to her, much time to their annoyance. Some really lol moments, overall a feel good read.
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  • Iza Loves Books
    5.0 out of 5 stars Let’s face it. Marshmallow stole the show!!
    Reviewed in Australia on October 6, 2023
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    To be honest, at the beginning I wasn’t sure I was going to like either of these characters. Hayes was grumpy and gruff, and threw his weight around entirely too much, while Begonia was upbeat and bright. I couldn’t work out how two such polar opposite kind of people could ever find love, but the author pulled it off.
    Hayes had a huge trust issue, and as the story progresses it’s easy to understand why, and it’s not just because of his wealth. His mother kept trying to push potential wives on him and Begonia became his fake girlfriend.
    Only, as time progressed, he became to Begonia, everything her ex husband had failed to do for her. Hayes as her pretend boyfriend was her champion, standing up for her, thinking of her, listening to what she told him.
    She in turn was his sunshine. The woman who got joy out of helping others and who gave him more than anyone had ever given him before.
    I loved this book and all the characters, and there’s no shortage of other characters in this book.
    It was funny, romantic, emotional and I was glued to it to the end. Plus, Marshmallow was the real star of this book. He was one funny dog and the things he got into had me in stitches.
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  • Katja
    5.0 out of 5 stars A funny romantic beach read
    Reviewed in Germany on July 19, 2022
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    I loved the story itself and most of all the well written characters. Not only Hayes and Begonia but also all the side characters especially Marshmallow the crazy dog.
    It was my first book written by Pippa Grant, but won't be the last.
    I really like books where you get to learn more about the characters and see (read) their development and I need interesting side characters. It gets boring when everything always and only circles around the two protagonists. This book gave me all that.
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  • A.P.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive and funny, could not put down !!
    Reviewed in Canada on April 12, 2022
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    This was my first read bt this author and I absolutely loved it! This is one of my favourite types of storylines. This gave me the same hapoiness and laughter to read that I have only found i a few other books. I can't wait to read more by Pippa. Thank you so much for a wonderful book!
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  • Aparna Jadhav
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, simple and a good rom com
    Reviewed in India on September 8, 2024
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    Loved how easily it reads and flows well. Every chapter was fun to read, the dog was such a main character vibe and everything just feels so good. it's a love story it's funny if it automatically good wrong com book. All together I'd love to see this turned into a movie because I am sure it would become a Christmas movie we would all like to watch with a cup of hot chocolate and snuggle in.
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