Jump to ratings and reviews
Rate this book

One for the Money #1

One for the Money

Rate this book
Finn Hughes knows about secrets. His family is as wealthy as the Rockefellers. And as powerful as the Kennedys. No one knows that the men in his line have a debilitating, early-onset illness. He's managed the business from a young age while his father served as the figurehead. All the while knowing there's a ticking clock on his ability to lead.

Eva Morelli is the oldest daughter. The responsible one. The caring one. The one who doesn't have time for her own interests.

Especially not her interest in the charismatic, mysterious Finn Hughes.

A fake relationship is the answer to both their problems.

It will keep the swarming society mothers from throwing their daughters at him.

And it will keep Eva's mother from bothering her about marriage.

Then the fake relationship starts to feel real.

But there's no chance for them. No hope for a woman who's had her heart broken. And no future for a man whose fate was decided long ago.

294 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 31, 2022

Loading interface...
Loading interface...

About the author

Skye Warren

150 books8,135 followers

Ratings & Reviews

What do you think?
Rate this book

Friends & Following

Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!

Community Reviews

5 stars
1,357 (46%)
4 stars
934 (32%)
3 stars
476 (16%)
2 stars
103 (3%)
1 star
43 (1%)
Displaying 1 - 30 of 495 reviews
Profile Image for M..
507 reviews711 followers
May 31, 2022
"Every second that I spend with her, I'm one step closer to the end."


Tropes: fake dating, billionaire romance, older heroine younger hero, and something else that I can't tell you just yet because I don't wanna ruin it for anyone 🤫.

Let me preface this review by pointing out that this is my first time reading a book by this author, and also this story takes part in the universe, but I haven't read any of those books and still understood everything, so you too can start Eva and Finn's story RIGHT NOW.

Now about the book... what a pleasant surprise it was. Eva Morelli is the peacemaker of her chaotic family, the problem solver and the one everyone turns to for help. Finn Hughes is your charismatic playboy, but he has been burdened all his life by the Hughes curse, while also taking care of his family from the shadows. At first glance, they have the perfect life; they are rich and have more money than they could probably spend in a lifetime, no real problems to deal with, and only parties and fundraisers to attend, but the truth is that the two of them are lonely and troubled, and until before their chance meeting, no one understood the weight on their shoulders, that's why a union between them is so advantageous for both... until feelings got in the way.

Rich people with dark and buried secrets I love you!! I LOVED both characters; I totally identified with Eva and the way she tried to keep her family calm while inside she could be collapsing and no one would know (yes, I have issues). And Finn... Oh my... yes, the playboy façade is a classic, but the secrets this man is trying to protect? the lengths to which he has gone to protect his loved ones? a REAL man.

The chemistry was something else here because from that unplanned meeting you could feel the tension between both of them, and once they started spending time together and understanding each other, finding more than comfort and a shoulder to lean on, not only the chemistry was great, but also the banter and bickering. But yes, this is a fake dating book, and as always the feelings of only one got in the way... or at least that's what they want us to believe. Their families and the image they're trying to maintain plays a big role here and in Eva and Finn's relationship, so when things start to change for them you too can expect a lot of heartbreak... of the kind that it could make you cry (yes, it made me cry), but take these characters, shake them up and make them understand that they belong together.

This ends on a cliffhanger, so now I'm just gonna stay here... patiently waiting for more news on what's to come because WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT ENDING!? My mind just exploded and now nothing makes sense and I need the author to fix this. This is my new obsession and I need answers and a happy ending.

Check my edit for this book on my bookstagram HERE.

--------------------------------
SKYE WARREN I'M GONNA FIND WHERE YOU LIVE AND SEND YOU MY THERAPY BILL!! honestly I had never read anything by this author before and only signed up for an arc because the blurb was calling me BUT NOW I'M IN SO. MUCH. PAIN!! like yes, this made me feel alive but at what cost?? my heart is broken but waiting to see how everything unfolds
Profile Image for Kelly_Reads_Books.
1,972 reviews149 followers
May 31, 2022
Absolutely, positively, spectacular!!
Finn and Eva’s story was built on a fake relationship that became a budding and beautiful friendship, only to be shattered by choices made in the heat of the moment. One For The Money is a story of love between two people that have overwhelming family and life responsibilities, both of them not looking for forever, but if the circumstances were different, they would be perfect for each other.
I can’t wait for Two For The Show ❤️
Profile Image for PP's Bookshelf.
2,360 reviews366 followers
January 23, 2023
Skye Warren did it again! One for the Money is heartbreakingly beautiful and wickedly seductive. The emotions are raw and gritty. The chemistry is irresistible and scorching hot. Set in the glamorous and dangerous Midnight Dynasty world, Eva and Finn's story will take your breath away.

This is book one of a trilogy and ends in a cliffhanger. Eva Morelli, the eldest Morelli sibling has always kept her family together with her wit and strength. She is the crisis manager. But she has not found a man for herself after getting heartbroken severely at an young age. Her mother is eager to set her up with a wealthy powerful man fit for their family. Billionaire playboy Finn Hughes steps in to act as her fake boyfriend as he is intrigued by her and he doesn't want a married life. As Eva starts spending time with him,she comes to know the dark sad secrets. But Finn would not let their relationship go any further because he feels he is protecting Eva. But why?


I have met Eva briefly in previous books by various authors in Midnight Dynasty world and I wanted her story badly. She is the peace maker, the crisis manager, the advice giver and so many more for her explosive family. They are rich and powerful and have so many secrets those she guards. She plays the role of elite socialite so well. And Finn brought out the vixen hidden inside. He took away her weights briefly and we could see the reckless siren living inside her. Like Eva unearthed the true Finn beneath the charming playboy mask.

My heart is breaking for this man. His family has a "curse" running through generations and he had to take the responsibilities of their family business from very early life while showing everyone that it's all good in Hughes family. He never breaks down. He never takes a break. He never thinks about the sacrifice he is doing. He smiles and charms everyone. He put up a show and bears all the burden himself knowing his own future is uncertain as the "curse" can attack him any day now. And that's the reason he cannot let Eva get attached to her deeply. They are more alike than they can admit. But Eva is stubborn and she has a caring heart that wants to take care of Finn. They have a deep connection that is so different from what they have with their families. It's something they need for themselves. Sharing their grief and heartbreak intimately forged a strong bond but unfortunately, this is not the time for their happily ever after yet. That explosive ending left me speechless and I cannot wait for the next part.

Ps : As always, I loved meeting my old favourites again. I hope once you meet them, you will go back and pick up their books! Lucien Morelli and his wife Elaine (ex Constantine). Leo Morelli and his wife Haley ( another ex Constantine). Daphne Morelli and Emerson. Tiernan Morelli and his wife Bianca ( another ex Constantine)...

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily
Profile Image for Midnight Dynasty.
5 reviews48 followers
Read
April 14, 2023
ONE FOR THE MONEY is now live!

"Fake relationship with a charming playboy billionaire? Yes, please! ONE FOR THE MONEY is sweet, angsty, and emotional--I was holding my breath until the end!" - USA Today bestselling author Melanie Harlow



Finn Hughes knows about secrets. His family is as wealthy as the Rockefellers. And as powerful as the Kennedys. He runs the billion-dollar corporation. No one knows that he has a ticking time clock on his ability to lead.

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ttyJuU
Amazon INTL: https://bit.ly/3D3d1RA
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3ugSPYt
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/36kEVwv
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3L9rEpp
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3L71vHy

Eva Morelli is the oldest daughter. The responsible one. The caring one. The one who doesn't have time for her own interests.

Especially not her interest in the charismatic, mysterious Finn Hughes.

A fake relationship is the answer to both their problems.
It will keep the swarming society mothers from throwing their daughters at him.
And it will keep Eva's mother from bothering her about marriage.

Then the fake relationship starts to feel real.

But there's no chance for them. No hope for a woman who's had her heart broken. And no future for a man whose fate was decided long ago.

"As soon as I heard Skye Warren wrote a fake dating book, I dropped everything and savored it cover to cover. Finn Hughes is a cinnamon roll hero." - #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey

EXCERPT FROM ONE FOR THE MONEY

Strong hands set my hips onto the desk. Papers flutter to the ground around us. Nondisclosure agreements, probably. Power of Attorney documents. There must be a million paperwork remnants of their family curse.

Neither of us care about that in the moment.

Now I understand why he’s so desperate to experience everything.

I feel the same urgency when I spread my legs. It pulls the silk of my dress higher up my thighs. He glances down at me and groans. The fabric of my panties matches the dress. “It should be illegal, how incredible you look.”

A pleased blush steals over me. It’s nice to drive a man like this, someone experienced, someone almost jaded, to this kind of desperation. But it’s not enough. As long as he has words to charm me, I’m still not seeing the real him. The true Finn.

His caress steals up my bare thigh and around my hip. Along the sides of my body, almost ticklish if I weren’t already shaking with anticipation. Then his large palm cups my breast, and I let out a shaky breath. He holds the weight in his hand. His thumb brushes the tip. My nipple hardens through the fabric of the dress and my lace bra.

“Eva.”

I’m in such a dreamy state, I can barely focus. He has to say my name again before I force myself to concentrate. Of course he doesn’t make it easy. He still molds his hand to my breast, warm and sure and possessive. “What’s wrong?” I ask, my voice hazy.

“Did someone break your heart?”

I stiffen, but it doesn’t do anything to dampen my arousal. “Finn.”

“I don’t want to hurt you.”

A fist around my heart. That’s why he’s hesitating. My heart might already have been broken once. He doesn’t want to risk it. Specifically, he doesn’t want me to get the wrong idea about this encounter. He might kiss me and touch me. He might even fuck me, but it’s not going to change our relationship from fake to real. “You can’t hurt me.”

It’s a lie, but he doesn’t realize it. Or he can’t wait any longer.

He pulls the dress down, along with the lace, revealing my bare breast. My skin looks very pale in the dim light of the office, my nipple a dark red. “Someone should lock you up,” he mutters, still talking about how I’m illegal. It makes me smile, even in the midst of hurricane level passion, that he sounds almost annoyed that I’m sexy.

He presses a trail of feather-light kisses across my jaw. Down my neck. Across the cushion of my breast. His lips close over my nipple, and I suck in a breath at the heat. Arousal arcs through my body. It centers at my clit.

I want him inside me.



“Skye Warren like you haven’t seen her before! This book is emotional, angsty, and had me holding my breath.” - New York Times bestselling author Corinne Michaels

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ttyJuU
Amazon INTL: https://bit.ly/3D3d1RA
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3ugSPYt
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/36kEVwv
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3L9rEpp
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3L71vHy
Profile Image for Celia.
740 reviews117 followers
February 1, 2024
description

•| ⊱✿⊰ |• 4,9 Stars •| ⊱✿⊰ |•

Another Midnight Dynasty story, this time is with the Morelli family, though, as usual, the Constantine family is present.
Eva Morelli had her heart torn by Lane Constantine at nineteen.
Since that, she never wanted another man.
Finn Hughes has a health problem, all the men in his family have.
So he won't marry and don't want kids, he doesn't want anyone with his curse.

descriptiondescription

Finn has a thing for Eva, and if he could, it would be her he wanted to marry.
Until he sees her at a party and her mother trying to fix her up.
He comes to her rescue.

description

Finn takes Eva from the party, and they go to an underground casino.
He wants to show her a good time.
The more time they are together, the more Finn wants to be with her.
Until he proposes a fake relationship, so Eva don't have to take more situations like the one in the party, from her mother.

descriptiondescription

Eva is falling for the playboy, but there's more to Finn than meets the eye, as Eva starts to realize.
The problem is that Eva is 33 years old and Finn is younger, he is 29 years old.

descriptiondescription

They start spending a lot of time together, and suddenly, the fake relationship is not so fake after all.
Finn trusts Eva and tell her his family secret.

description

Although, he doesn't want to marry or have kids, he can't seam to let Eva go.
He's very protective of her.
I think he's very sweet.
Eva knows they aren't serious, only having a good time, while they can.
But the things are beginning to be even more complicate.
This ends with a cliffhanger.

description
descriptiondescription
description
descriptiondescription
Profile Image for Kursed Reads.
645 reviews5,847 followers
September 14, 2022
Groomed to be a dutiful host, cool under pressure, and the definition of a socialite, 33-year-old Eva is the lynchpin of the Morelli family.

Witnessing an uncomfortable exchange between Eva and her mother, Finn Hughes swoops in to serve as her white knight.

Both attempting to dodge arranged marriages and familial obligations, the duo have more in common than they could have predicted.

Tortured by his present, burdened by future, Finn’s head and heart go to war with one another. Against their best efforts, their chemistry and affinity for one another create an easy familiarity.

“I won’t abandon you, Finn. Not for anything.”

Watching the evolution of their relationship unfold despite a myriad secrets is captivating. You will have feelings. Big feelings by the last page. But you will be rooting for Finn and Eva’s HEA!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Burn: 🔥🔥🔥
Darkness: 🤍
Heat: 🌶
Range of Emotions: 😍😊😳☹️🥺
Ending: {Cliffy}
POV: 👫🏻 {Dual}

🗂 Genre: Contemporary Romance

✨ Tropes: Billionaire, Fake Relationship

🫦 Kinks: n/a

⛔️ Warning: This sweet and steamy read will leave you wanton.

⚠️ Safety Squad: n/a

📣 Type: One for the Money is part of the One for the Money series and ends on a cliffhanger. This series must be read in order.

🛑 Be Advised: My Goodreads shelves are … explicit in both senses. As such, they could be considered spoiler-y.
Profile Image for Lana ❇✾DG Romance❇✾.
2,136 reviews13.2k followers
June 5, 2022
4 STARS
In the faint moonlight, Eva gazes up at me. She looks exhilarated, fully alive, and breathtakingly beautiful. It makes me want to corrupt her in every way I can imagine.

If you've read books in the Midnight Dynasty world, then you're already familiar with Eva Morelli. And if you haven't been introduced to this world yet, you must, it's absolutely addictive. I suggest start with her best friend and brother Leo in Beast of Bishop's Landing for the best insight to Eva. Because let me tell you, ever since that book, I've been dying to get my hands on her story. This is a woman with some dark secrets and I couldn't wait to peel back the layers.

Eva is the oldest Morelli sister, the backbone of the Morelli household, the stable one. She's also not looking to be married off, but as the oldest sister at 33, she's basically almost past her prime by the society standards. She doesn't see herself as the beautiful or interesting sister, so when the enigmatic Finn Hughes suddenly sets his eyes on her, she can't imagine why.

The Hughes are an infamous family by their own right in the society. The family is connected to the Constantines via Finn's mother, whose sister Caroline married Lane. They’re also friends with the Morellis. So when Finn pays attention to Eva, her mother couldn't be more thrilled.

But Finn, while wildly attracted to Eva, also has his own reason for pursuing her.
You’re a thirty-three-year-old woman. Of course you’ve had sex. Lots of sex. I’m not one of those uptight assholes who can’t stand to be compared to other men.”
“Lots is a little much.”
“But don’t worry. I’m not afraid of competition. When you scream my name it won’t be because I was first. It will be because I was best.”

He's not looking for marriage either, and his scars run almost as deep as his dark secrets. The arrangement is simple; they'll pretend to date to get their families off their backs. But you know what they say about intentions.

This is a super emotional romance full of family secrets and drama, and I couldn't get enough of it. Finn is a broken man, but given what he hides, I understand it. He pursues Eva with a single minded intent but Eva is no easy conquest. I loved their dynamic and the way they heal each other but still hold themselves back.

I do want to make it clear that this is not a standalone. I'm not sure if it'll be a duet or a trilogy either? I wish it was made clearer on Goodreads, but it is what it is. What I do know is duet or trilogy, I can't wait to get my hands on the next installment.

ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review

Find me on:
Follow me on facebook Follow Me on Twitter blog
Profile Image for Preeti ♥︎ Her Bookshelves.
1,343 reviews19 followers
September 2, 2022
4.5*
A charming old world feel.
God knows 'The Great Gatsby' popped up in my mind a few times.
Different story, changed times, same feel.
Because we have NY elites with their old money and real glamour - I so clearly felt the old world charm, retro elegance.
And I adore EVA and FINN
You guys stop killing me with your sweetness!

'Smile while your heart breaks'
Profile Image for Travelogged Blogs.
1,072 reviews110 followers
May 27, 2022
4.5/5 stars!

Eva is the sister of Leo Morelli from Secret Beast. She's the peacemaker of the family and being the eldest Morelli daughter, every one of her siblings and her mother turn to her for every little problems. All caught up in keeping her family afloat, she doesn't have much time for herself. But when Finn Huges a rich, charming and handsome stranger suggests her a perfect solution to tame her mother's matchmaking ways by fake dating him, she takes up on the offer. I have to admit that I'm hooked and captivated by this world. It was fun seeing all the Morelli & (some) Constantine characters from different books gather together. When I decided to give this book a try, I didn't realise that it wasn't a standalone. The cliffhanger has left me on the edge of my seat. I can't wait to get my hands on the next bookin the series! I absolutely loved Eva and could relate with her. She was just so caring, compassionate, strong and sweet. Finn on the other hand was an enigma. He had two different sides to his personality and I'm glad that Eva could discover both. I still am not completely sold on him though, he needs to up his game because Eva deserves all the love she could get and a person who could whisk her away from constantly worrying over her family so that she can focus on her own happiness. I can’t wait to see where things go with Eva & Finn in the next book!

ARC received in exchange of an honest review
Profile Image for Vanessa Booked Up.
924 reviews433 followers
June 6, 2022
3.5 Stars

“You’re insane.”
“I’m interesting,” he counters, his lip curling up.
“You’re reckless.”
“I’m interested,” he says."


I'm such a huge fan of the Midnight Dynasty series, especially the Morellis, so I was so excited to get my hands on Eva Morelli's story, the eldest Morelli sister. She's a fierce protector by nature who is also the glue that holds her family together. I loved that she was a few years older than Finn and their story hooked me from the beginning.

While I did enjoy this book, I really think the reasons that kept me from fully loving it are an, "It's me, not you" kind of thing. I just think I've read one too many stories with the billionaire business mogul premise as of late and they are beginning to lose their luster for me right now.

I also found some of Finn's conflict's in the story to be a bit OTT. Maybe it's because I work in the business world myself but

I did enjoy the connection between Finn and Eva and some of their tender moments. They enter into a fake relationship to help each other out of a problem, but before long, it starts to feel real.

It'll be interesting to see where their story goes from here!
Profile Image for SimplyƝì₭.
602 reviews296 followers
October 14, 2022
Can’t wait for book 2 Damn the book ended with me gasping. But luckily book two is out.
Profile Image for Jean.
480 reviews45 followers
June 10, 2022
THIS BOOK. GAHHH.
I. JUST. LOVED. IT.

Two of my favorite tropes - fake dating and starcrossed lovers - executed flawlessly. Skye Warren slides the stiletto into your heart while you're busy falling in love with the soul matedness of Finn and Eva. They're so perfect for each other which means the knife is going to twist - hard. After all, it's Skye Warren.

It was the balance of swoon and angst I've been craving. If you want a lose yourself in a love story that will sweep you away, this is it.

#TopReadsof2022
Profile Image for Jessica Alcazar.
4,086 reviews573 followers
December 24, 2022
That time that Skye lured me in with her swoontastically emotional story … *looks around* … yeah, no, she’s never done that! Until today …

LISTEN, I’ve been reading Skye’s greatness for a lot of years and I honestly cannot think of the last time she made my heart so full from beginning to end of any story. She’s the author that slaps you with a twist every other chapter or consumes you with so much edginess that you need a Xanax after you finish her stories. That’s not what One for the Money is and I’m a little scared about that. LOL I’m ridiculously excited and captivated by what she’s created thus far for Eva and Finn, but … it’s Skye people!!

There’s a storm coming, of that I am absolutely sure, I just hope my heart survives it! Team #Finneva FOREVER! 💕💕💕



Download your copy today!
US: https://amzn.to/3wxAHvN
UK: https://amzn.to/3sMut9a
CA: https://amzn.to/3G8kS1K
AU: https://amzn.to/3LAwBY3
B&N: https://bit.ly/387m8pp
Kobo: https://bit.ly/3wAWaUH
Apple Books: https://apple.co/3sP6Sog
Google Play: https://bit.ly/3GauN6M


Profile Image for Mirjam.
1,798 reviews110 followers
May 22, 2023


Read Hallelujah , the Morelli's oldest daughter.



Leo's older sister, Eva Morelli, 33, is the uncrowned matriarch of the Morelli family. She is used to keeping the family together and keeping the peace among them, especially in regards to her volatile father and keeping-up-appearances mother.
While she protects them all, Eva is alone.







And than Finn Hughes, 29, steps in, he wants to be Eva's protector. He sees through Eva's facade and they decide to fake their love-relationship. But is it really fake?

Eva too sees the real Finn, the Finn that is very much frightened and dreading the future. But Finn has decided that he will life to the fullest, because he is running out of time.
Not wanting to chain Eva to the horrors that are awaiting him, he ends their "fake"relationship.



This was such an compelling read, it is a story of two people with secrets and both in need of a second chance at life, and I am very much looking forward to book 2, Two for the Show.
I think Geneva will have very interesting things to reveal......


ARC provided in exchange for an honest review





Part of the Hughes Series and must be read in order:
Damage Control by Skye Warren One for the Money (One for the Money, #1) by Skye Warren Two for the Show (One for the Money, #2) by Skye Warren Three to Get Ready (Hughes, #3) by Skye Warren






Welcome to the Midnight Dynasty... The warring Morelli and Constantine families have enough bad blood to fill an ocean, and their brand new stories will be told by your favorite dangerous romance authors.
Dark Fairy Tales by C.J. Roberts Heartless (Starcrossed Lovers Trilogy, #1) by Jade West Stroke of Midnight (Cinderella, #1) by K. Webster Triple Threat (Deception Duet, #1) by K. Webster Stolen Hearts (Hearts, #1) by M. O'Keefe Once Upon a Dream by Sierra Simone Wicked Idol (Hellfire Club, #1) by Becker Gray Secret Beast (Beast of Bishop's Landing #1) by Amelia Wilde Lessons in Sin by Pam Godwin Dangerous Temptation (Dark Dream, #1) by Giana Darling Dark Reign (The Collector Trilogy #1) by Amelia Wilde The Reluctant Bride (Arranged Marriage, #1) by Monica Murphy King of Spades (Wonderland, #1) by Alta Hensley One for the Money (One for the Money, #1) by Skye Warren Blackmail (Controlling Interest #1) by Amelia Wilde Force of Nature (Deserted Island, #1) by Skye Warren Velvet Cruelty (Snow White, #1) by Eve Dangerfield Claim by Sienna Snow
Profile Image for Snow.
2,241 reviews694 followers
June 29, 2022
a heroine is a bit of a doormat...*sigh*
I just couldn't tolerate with some things she put up with...I mean, why would she?
And again, I picked this up without knowing it's a duet...LOL *facepalm*
This things happen to often as of lately...LOL
Profile Image for Intel Chicky Reads Romance (Kara Merideth).
1,883 reviews1,112 followers
September 12, 2022
Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Trope: fake relationship
Angst: 😱😱😱😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥🔥

Really enjoyed this rather heartbreaking story about Eva and Finn who come together with a proposal of a fake relationship to keep their parents off their backs. They both carry quite the load for their parents and siblings and soon find their attraction for each other getting in the way of the fakeness. Finn's family's secrets (especially) are sabotaging their chance at a forever after, but fate ends up getting in the way, regardless. The cliffy is a killer, but luckily book 2 is already out (but not book 3). Trilogies aren't a fave, but this is a great story I'm definitely going to see through to the end!

⛔️ My bookshelves can sometimes contain spoilers
333 reviews8 followers
March 23, 2023
One of the best books in the Midnight Dynasty universe I've read; not all of them are good, not all of them are bad, but this was a good one for me, for sure!

Eva is the kind of sister that, if we don't have one like her, we wish we did. Finn's secret is powerful and anguishing. What I missed here were more spicy scenes (compared to other books), more explosive chemistry, and some character development (I like Eva enough bc I read about her in other books). Also, some of the time passages were abrupt.

Read as part of the Midnight Dynasty Collection. Read so far:
1. Skyscraper Cinderella Trilogy (K. Webster)
2. Starcrossed Lovers Trilogy (Jade West)
3. Beast of Bishops Landing (Amelia Wilde)
4. Dark Hearts Trilogy (M. O'keefe)
5. Lessons in Sin (Pam Godwin)
6. Wicked Idol, Hellfire Club (Becker Gray)
7. Dark Dream Duet (Giana Darling)
8. The Collector Trilogy (Amelia Wilde)
9. Deception Duet (K. Webster)
10. Wonderland Trilogy (Alta Hensley)
11. Wedded Bliss Trilogy (Monica Murphy)
Profile Image for  Linathebookaddict  .
1,457 reviews393 followers
June 2, 2022
OK this was soooo different and wonderful! I just love how all the characters in the Midnight Dynasty world are developed. Just pure excellence. In this book, we have Eva and Finn. I loved how angsty this book was. Fast paced and an absolute delight!!!
I loved the ending and I cannot wait to read more!!!!
Excellent! The perfect start to my summer!
Profile Image for gretareadsromance.
859 reviews55 followers
June 6, 2022
I feel like I say this with every Midnight Dynasty book that is released but I was so excited to get Eva Morelli's story! I am completely obsessed with everything in this world and live for learning all the family secrets and the feuds!

We have learned bits and pieces about Eva throughout all of the previous books. She does everything for everyone else but never takes any time for herself. In One for the Money we learn exactly what changed her world view on love and if she is going to chance it again.

Finn Hughes leads a sort of double life. He plays one side for the public but once the doors close at home it is a who different world. When Eva and Finn began a fake relationship the doors start opening for all the secrets to come out but of course nothing good can stay that way. I can't wait for the next book to see what happens (ends on a cliffhanger).
Profile Image for MissPetiteBrunetteBookBlog.
1,065 reviews210 followers
May 26, 2022
Welcome back to the Midnight Dynasty Collection with Eva Morelli’s story! Eva is the eldest of the Morelli children and well classed on how to behave. When her meddling mother wants to arrange for her to wed, a surprise saves the day. Finn Hughes is from a very wealthy family and has grown up around the Morellis’. After overhearing a conversation he decides to rescue Eva and propose a deal...pretend they’re together. Both don’t want marriage so why not fake a relationship to keep their families at bay. What could possibly go wrong? I loved the charismatic Finn and the way he was with Eva. A sweeter romance for this collection that takes an emotional turn with a secret. I’m ready to see what happens after the cliffhanger we are left with. Told in dual POV
May 31, 2022
Wow! These 2 totally have "oldest child" syndrome (even though I know that Eva isn't the oldest). It was great to see Leo and Haley again. I really liked Finn from the beginning! And he had me swooning the whole damn book.... until the end. But I have faith in my man Finn to make it up to her! Eva is absolutely someone I can relate too (without the billions $$$). She is always the peace keeper, secret keeper and soothing presence to everyone in her family..... I love that Finn points out to her that she takes care of everyone, but who takes care of her? And that cliffhanger!!! I am so ready for the next book right now!!! I am going to have a huge book hangover from this one!


Story 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Spice 🔥🔥
Swoon 😍😍😍😍😍
Angst 💔💔💔
Profile Image for The Romantic Rush Blog.
1,947 reviews895 followers
June 6, 2022
OH MY HEART! Seemingly out of nowhere, Eva and Finn come along and COMPLETELY capture my heart. In a dangerous world full of dark secrets, ruthless vendettas, and savage twists, Skye Warren somehow delivers the swooniest, most endearing, and most emotionally resonant Midnight Dynasty story to date. One for the Money had all the hallmarks of the sprawling Morelli-Constantine universe- the family tensions, elite legacy, broken characters, and powerful secrets- but it also has a shockingly vibrant beating heart, a gentle romanticism that swept me away.
Profile Image for Diana~ (Kiss Me Books).
419 reviews150 followers
May 30, 2022
Eva Morelli finally gets to shine in the latest Midnight Dynasty book, One for the Money. I had been highly anticipating her story ever since Skye Warren first teased about it in Meet Me Under the Mistletoe. We were first given a glimpse of Eva and Finn's potential relationship then and it was clear to me that their story was going to focus on the secrets that both kept under the surface. While this book can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading other books in the Midnight Dynasty world, specifically Beast of Bishop's Landing, as it will make for a much better experience and you will know what Eva has been through. I really enjoyed Eva and Finn's story and thought their relationship was heartbreaking, sexy, and emotional. It had everything that I loved most about this author's writing—angst, fake dating/marriage, and a dirty talking hero. Eva's book is a lot less "darker" than her siblings, which I thought was quite refreshing considering the fact that her brothers went to extreme lengths to possess their heroines.

"Every second that I spend with her, I'm one step closer to the end."

Eva has always been the dependable and loyal older sibling in the Morelli family. Not only does she look after her family but they also look to her for guidance and advice. What we’ve come to realize, however, was that she didn’t have anyone who looked after her. I absolutely adore Eva because of her kind and loving nature. She was stubborn, persistent, and would do anything for those she loved—including sacrificing herself. On the other side, Finn Hughes may appear as Eva's opposite but there is more to this man than meets the eye. Although he comes off as this roguish, charming, and playboy billionaire, there is a duality to his character because of the secret he is keeping. Finn and Eva share similar personality traits because both are willing to sacrifice themselves for their families. While I do have mixed thoughts about Finn, I am willing to give him the benefit of the doubt because Eva deserves more from him.

"Make me forget that I'm me and you're you. Make me forget that this is only pretend."

In the end, Eva and Finn's whirlwind romance will have you aching for more because this was a spectacular beginning to their heartbreaking relationship. The ending to this book frustrated me because Eva deserves the world and more than what Finn is giving her. I better see some high quality groveling from this man in Two for the Show or else Leo is going to kick him to curb. I understand where Finn is coming from, especially if he has been taught to think of that while growing up, but there is more to life than only living in the moment or 'for now.' Fans of Skye Warren and the Midnight Dynasty world will not be disappointed by this book and I highly recommend it to those who love angst and the fake dating/marriage romance with a seemingly charming and arrogant hero .

*This ARC was generously provided by the author and publisher for an honest review*
Profile Image for Athena D..
936 reviews58 followers
May 31, 2022
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 STARS

Skye Warren penned another captivating book! I couldn't get enough of Eva and Finn's story, and now I'm eager for the next. One For The Money by Skye Warren is an EPIC read that will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
Profile Image for Melissa  ❤️ bookaddict_fanatic .
1,002 reviews89 followers
June 5, 2022
"Make me forget that I’m me and you’re you. Make me forget that this is only pretend."

SKYE WARREN, WHAT IN THE EVER LOVING HELL..... THAT ENDING FUCK, FUCK, FUCK!!!!!!

“Everyone wants love. It’s the one human constant.”

Finn and Eva's story is angsty, emotional and absolutely addictive.....once you start you can't stop! These two are so similar yet so different when it comes to LOVE. Eva denies she wants to find it eventually even though her heart was shattered once and Finn wants it but refuses to let it in no matter the cost or consequences.

"I want him and not just Finn, the man who smiled at a poker table, but Finn, the man who comforts his father , the one who’s secretly running an empire, the one who hasn’t said a word to anyone except for nurses and doctors. And now I’m one of them. That’s real enough."

"Everything about her is queen-like. We might be fake engaged, but if I were ever going to marry, if I had to choose someone, I would want someone like Eva. No, not someone like her. Just her. This specific, incredible woman who drives me insane with lust."

This book is filled with some of my favorite tropes......age gap, fake relationship, billionaire romance and together makes for one intriguing, unique story added to this wonderful world in the Midnight Dynasty collection. Hang on to those hearts with this equal parts swoon-worthy and seductive story that will have you hooked from the first page to the last!!
Profile Image for shereads.pang.
747 reviews156 followers
June 2, 2022
I received an arc for a honest review.

Skye Warren is hurting me really bad. I have to say the book was not dark like I thought it would be. It was definitely filled with lots of angst and a fake relationship. Why do their story have to hurt so much? Skye took a turn that I was not expecting, and I really hope at the end of the tunnel there would be a light.

Finn and Eva are totally similar to one another. They get off adrenaline to the same things, and they both put their families first. They weren't able to tell others about their secrets and burdens, but slowly, they were able to find comfort in each other. It was a heartwrenching beautiful story.

Once again, Skye Warren nailed it. I NEED the second book ASAP.
Profile Image for SP.
426 reviews105 followers
February 10, 2023
Like all of skye warrens books this one sucks you in and takes you on a ride, the kind that makes you feel everything and not want to put it down. This was great start to this new trilogy, and the cliff hanging leaves you wanting more. Like I need answers!! 😭😭

This is a fake dating trope and I really loved Finn and Eva. Eva intrigued me from the moment we met her in the pervious midnight dynasty books, and I was interested to get to know her more. She’s so differnt then I imagined, but in a way that will have you loving her.

I’m defiant excited for what’s to come because the next book will have one of my all time favorite tropes! It’s going to crest an even more interesting dynamic.
166 reviews2 followers
September 13, 2022
Just didn’t like it. The emphasis on her age was jag-erring; 4 year different and they made it a bigger deal than necessary *eye-roll*
Displaying 1 - 30 of 495 reviews

Can't find what you're looking for?

Get help and learn more about the design.