Absolutely loved, perfect end to the series. I loved Penelope and Xander's chemistry so much. Their story kept me hooked the whole time. It had sweet moments, a little drama, and a lot of heart. Highly recommend this series to my romance readers that love a billionaire romance. ALSO THE FOUND FAMILY IN HERE IS SO FREAKING ADORABLE.

This was the second book I’ve read by this author. Overall, I enjoyed this book. I love Penelope and Xander as a couple. I would recommend this book if you enjoy:

- Billionaire romance (both are billionaires)
- Dual POV
- Marriage of convenience
- Friends to lovers
- Takes place in New York and Singapore
- Intercultural romance
- Tight group of friends
- Multiple epilogues

This had a solid start and I could definitely see the potential but somewhere along the way I stopped feeling connected to the story. I wasn’t super invested in the characters and it didn’t pull me in the way I was hoping.

There wasn’t anything wrong with it. The writing was fine the setup had promise but the spark just wasn’t there for me. I kept waiting for the banter or chemistry to really hit the kind of stuff I usually love in a romance but it never quite got there.

It’s one of those books I didn’t hate but also didn’t love. It just kind of landed in the middle. I’m giving it a solid three stars because it wasn’t bad it just wasn’t for me.

These books have been really fun, and I was so excited to get the Penelope and Xander's story after seeing glimpses of them in the previous two books. The marriage of convenience x billionaire romance (in which they are both billionaires) tropes were done really well. I feel like Penelope and Xander's existing friendship really added to their chemistry and I enjoyed reading their banter as well. I also really liked seeing both characters develop into their own as individuals throughout the book. I loved seeing all the other characters from this series and of course the extended epilogue was perfect! I really liked Ava Rani's writing style and will definitely be reading more from her in the future. I would definitely recommend this book (and series) for a fun, spicy read!

This book totally swept me off my feet and wrapped me in its intoxicating world of glamour, wit, and undeniable chemistry. I adored how themes of loyalty, trust, and breaking free from expectations were woven seamlessly into the romance. It was exactly the kind of smart, spicy, and emotionally satisfying love story I crave. I couldn’t put it down and honestly wish it would never end.

Absolutely loved it! Cute, steamy and my favorite of the series. If you love a spicy book and are looking for a good time with the arguably the best trope (marriage of convenience) this one is for you.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager for an ARC of this book!

“The Charmer” is the final installment in the Biotech Billionaire series and it’s easily my favorite.

Xander has always been my top pick among Ava’s billionaire boyfriends, and now he’s graduated to billionaire husband. In this book, we’re reintroduced to Penelope Chen-Astor, the ambitious lawyer we briefly met in The Spare. After breaking off her arranged marriage, Penelope needs to get married ASAP with no strings attached and Xander steps in like a modern day Superman.

What she doesn’t know is that he’s been secretly obsessed with her and sees this arrangement as his chance to win her heart for real. He’s patient, devoted, and genuinely supportive, giving her space to move at her own pace.

Penelope is dealing with intense family drama, but none of it fazes Xander. Instead, he’s determined to help her in any way he can even if it means bending the rules. The chemistry between them is electric, and their connection feels so real and full of steamy tension.

If I had one wish, it would be to see more resolution between Penelope and her mother. Her need to constantly support her mom was a big theme, and I would’ve loved to see her confront that head on instead of quietly stepping away by having someone else take over her duties. In the end her mother never learns to take care of herself, the duties just landed on someone else.

That said, the book wrapped up the series in such a satisfying way, especially ending where it all began, at Marcus and Solan’s wedding. The epilogue gave us a sweet glimpse into all the couples’ futures, making the farewell feel complete.

I cannot believe this series is over!!! Xander and Penelope have my absolute whole heart and I loved their story so much!!! The little moments between them were absolutely everything and I cannot believe the chemistry between them! Xander was an absolute SIMP for Penelope and I loved his golden retriever energy. And can we just talk about how freaky they were😍🥵omg that man had me absolutely begging and so hot and bothered! This book was so cute and I just loved the little moments between them. This was such a sweet ending to this series and I cannot wait to see what Ava Rani has in store for us next!!!

Penelope Chen-Astor is a powerful attorney in Manhattan but she must marry in order to guarantee her inheritance from her powerful an manipulative family in Singapore. After rejecting the man her family wants to marry, she enters a marriage of convenience with Xander Sutton, a billionaire and her best friend’s brother-in-law. The pair have always been attracted to one another so their marriage allows them to act on their feelings and grow their connection, but business and family keep things complicated.

This is the third book in the Biotech Billionaires series, but the first one that I’ve read. I read the book in essentially one sitting and thoroughly enjoyed myself. The book is high heat and there was a palpable connection between Penelope and Xander even before they married. I’m not usually one to read billionaire romances, but this one felt less icky where they were both billionaires because there wasn’t thee monetary power imbalance. I’m going to have to track down the previous two books in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this book! The romance between Penelope and Xander was beautiful and their chemistry was off the charts. While it did take me a minute to get into the story due to all of the characters and the finance talk, I don’t think you’ll have that issue if you start this series from the beginning. It was a really solid romantic story and there’s a really strong found family dynamic throughout the entire book.

Definitely looking forward to going back and reading the rest of the series, and anything Ava writes next.

Thank you to Avon for this ARC via NetGalley.

Ava Rani has done it again in the third installment of the Biotech Billionaires series. These are interconnected standalones.

The Charmer is written in first person, dual POV. We meet Penelope Chen-Astor and Xander Sutton.

Vibes found in The Charmer are Marriage of Convenience complete with "My Wife", friends to lovers, one bed, "fuck-it" list, he wants to take care of her, she's a parentified daughter, both are billionaires, black cat/golden retriever.

LOVED THIS!

The third in the Biotech billionaire series is a steamy marriage of convenience that takes place largely in Singapore. I liked it but it wasn't my fav of the series. Good on audio and recommended for fans of Lauren Asher's Lakefront billionaire series. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital and audio copy in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this a lot! Loved the Singapore and Manhattan bits and really loved the diverse representation through the characters.

This was enjoyable, witty and had emotional depth.

I will definitely read more by this author!

Thank you to NetGalley, Ava Rani, Avon and Harper Voyager for giving me an advance reader’s copy of this book.

I think... I need to read more billionaire romances? That is certainly a sentence I never thought I would write, but as advertised "The Charmer" was incredibly charming.

While "The Charmer" is a standalone novel, and can definitely be read as a standalone, I did feel like there was some context I was missing having not read the previous two. However, Part of this could have been due to the writing style where the author would allude to past events the characters experienced together, the details of which were revealed later. Either way, having read this one I'm stoked to read the other two.

Do I think billionaires should exist in real life? No, absolutely not. But was I obsessed with the glitz, glam, drama, and high society of it all of this book? One thousand percent. I think "The Charmer" was what I wanted "Crazy Rich Asians" to be (Sorry "Crazy Rich Asians", I saw the movie first). It was very romance forward but also sucked you into its world of legal drama, familial obligation, and glittering parties. There was absolutely some insider trading and RICO violations happening, but in a sweet way? I wouldn't have thought that possible before reading this book (in fiction, please don't commit fraud IRL).

The characters were fun and likable, the plot kept me hooked, and the romance made me kick my feet. I couldn't really ask for much more.

4 stars

Thank you NetGalley and Avon for the eARC. All opinions are my own.

This WHOLE series is very Gossip Girl vibes BUT this story has a twist of "Crazy Rich Asians"! If you were a fan of Lauren Ashers "Lakefront Billionaires" Series you will LOVE everything about Avas series! Thank you to Netgalley, one of my FAVORITE publishing teams over at Avon and Ava for this eARC!!! it was OUTSTANDING!

What to Expect:
So many tropes!!!
Marriage of convenience
Friends to lovers
Only one bed
Spicy to-do list
Circle of Best Friends
Intercultural Relationship
Full Golden Retriever loving boyfriend!

NOTE: Some trigger warnings!
- Death of parents
- Discussions of depression
- Arranged marriages
- Touching on verbal/physical abuse

My Thoughts:
This might be my favorite out of the series so far. I have LOVED each story, obviously always hard to compete with the first, BUT I was waiting for Xanders story since we meet in him in book one! He is the definition of Golden Retriever! We learn from book one and two just how sweet, kind and loyal he is to everyone he loves. How guarded he is as well. I loved getting to see the depth of his individual growth, but also how much they two of them heal together. We get a glimmer of the start of Penelope and Xander in Book two but we get all the juicy details in this one.

Penelope the main lady of the storyline, is FIERCE. She shows a lot of personal growth through this story. I really enjoyed that her story is focused on her bravery, and willingness to learn not just about herself but what she is willing to and not willing to compromise on. That doesn't just pertain to her relationships, or the marriage she could have had to please her family, but also what she wants for her life as a whole. She wins the lottery finding someone who knows she doesn't need him, but is willing to give her the world in ways she didn't know she wanted/needed/ or would be willing to ever ask for. That might be my favorite part of the story is her finding a way to not be afraid to ask for love and support when she usually wouldn't.

All that to say my favorite out of the series! If you haven't had the chance to read any of them in this series YOU MUST get to ordering them!!!!

Synopsis:
Penelope Chen-Astor ran away from the stifling expectations of her wealthy family in Singapore for an independent life as a high-powered Manhattan lawyer. But familial duty comes crashing back when her grandfather’s will demands she be married for a year to claim her inheritance. She’d walk away from it all, but her mother’s assets are at stake too, and this is the only way Penelope can see to protect her.

Enter Xander Sutton, the billionaire co-founder of investment group Dawn Capital. With his effortless charm and easy smiles, he’s used to winning hearts, but Penelope’s always proven immune to him. When she’s backed into a corner and asks Xander to masquerade as her husband for a year, he sees a golden opportunity to finally win over the only person who’s kept him at arm’s length—but the closer they get, the harder it becomes to play pretend.

What begins as a strictly business arrangement quickly spirals into steamy encounters and genuine emotions. When meddling relatives, corporate espionage, and high-stakes legal battles come into play, Xander and Penelope will have to decide if the inheritance is all they stand to lose when the year is done...

Penelope is in need of a man to marry for a year so that she can get her inheritance from her stuck up family. Xander Sutton is a billionaire with a great sense of humor who seems to be perfect for the job. They already know each other, why not embark on this business deal together? But when the tension starts to build and the friendship turns into something more, it no longer is about the inheritance.

While this is an interconnected standalone, I do wish I had read both books prior to reading this. I think it would have made me feel a little less confused and more invested in the side characters. This book had a great blend of sexual tension and spice and even though it took me a while to get invested, I really did enjoy it!

Thanks for the ARC! The Charmer is a fun, fast-paced romance with just the right mix of family drama, legal tension, and emotional depth. Penelope and Xander have a great dynamic, with clever banter and believable growth throughout. The marriage-of-convenience trope is handled with charm, and the settings—especially the scenes in Singapore—add a vibrant backdrop. A satisfying end to the Biotech Billionaires series.

This is a romance series that involves three best friends who are bio tech billionaires. These books can be read alone, but I have enjoyed the series. I highly recommend for lovers of romance.

I really adored this book. I loved the storyline and the characters and their development. The evolution of Xander and Penelope’s relationship was so natural feeling and nothing really felt forced or too fast or too slow for me. The individual development of both of them was also very smoothly paced. It came at the time where it made sense and moved the story without feeling like it was solely to move the story along if that makes sense. Very well written. Very loved.

Ava Rani has my entire heart, and this series has my entire heart. It was Crazy Rich Asians meets Suits in the best way and if it doesn't become a major motion picture I simply will riot. Rani has a wonderful talent in making one feel immersed this lavish word with corporate politics that have sizzling and concise. I especially loved the MOC trope for this novel, one that made me feel like the moment the love was real, the pay off would be fantastic and I was correct!