The Heir Apparent

Reviewed by Jenn for Diverse Reader


I was so excited about the whole concept of this book, friends to lovers, bodyguard, secret lovers...it has all of it.

Henry Walker is the heir apparent to a huge company and massive wealth. He is always trying to do what’s expected of him and be “Mr. Walker” rather than just being a man. His bodyguard/chauffeur is Archie Banks, a boy he grew up along side on his estate since they were 5 years old. He’s Henry’s best friend, his lover and yet, they keep these lines of employer/employee in between them.They do this to hide their more intimate relationship. I’m not going to lie, I wanted to shake them both at times and yell “people at least know you’re friends! Talk to each other”

Archie is just months away from finally getting his degree and that means finding a job. Both men know changes are coming and both seem too afraid to rock the boat and actually talk about what all of it means for their relationship as lovers. As the reader, we know this is because of how they were raised, the expectations Henry feels, but it makes me sad to watch them not communicate. I fell hard for these two guys, I just wanted to muss them up a bit and make them relax their routine with each other.

Out of nowhere, a kidnapping takes place, leading to tragedy. Henry and Archie will go through so much and Henry will learn who he can really count on in this world. After all is said and done, will these two be able to see what’s been in front of them for so many years?

I loved this blurb when I read it and I loved this book! There is quite a bit going on besides Henry and Archie’s love story, you also get some suspense and drama. This was a really good book with so many feels!

Cover Love: I really like the cover. I think its sexy and shows a touch of intrigue.

Henry is the only son of a wealthy businessman and vast empire. His driver Archie has worked for him for as long as he can remember coming when he was a young boy staying with is momma the cook. Archie is now Henry's personal driver and bodyguard until he graduates college this semester and finds a job. He and Henry are also friends with benefits.

Henry's father has a bad heart and recently come back from a trip wit is fourth wife Libby.Henry kind of rides his dads coattails and does what e is told. he hasn't come out afraid it would cause problems with his dad and cost him his job.
There is a kidnapping causing Henry's dad to die, a twist in the will, and a few more twists that bring Henry and Archie closer but will Henry come out of the closet when the mystery is solved?

I loved this story. It got me from the beginning and held my attention and had me turning the page.I loved the dynamics of the two men and how they fit. The mystery was pretty good though it was easy and light. The book is all over a great read with lots of passion. The sex is a semi-open door, sexy but not over the top explicit

If you like friends to lovers, interoffice romance, billionaires, mystery and suspense and moderate man-sex you will like this book.