When one of my favourite authors releases a new book, I'm always nervous to read it, but I'm also always super excited to read it too. When I heard that Tycoon was coming, I had no idea who or what it would be about, but I knew I was going to read it, and when I finally had the time to get started on this book, I jumped right on in. Tycoon, in my eyes, is nothing like any of Katy's previous books', and from start to finish, I was not only hooked to the story, but I was also surprised by it, and for that I did not want it to end. 
 Aaric Christos is Bryn's what if. We all have one. You know, like, what if I chose to stay in school instead of quitting? What if I left this job to pursue one that I'd actually enjoy? In Bryn's case, it's what if she'd let Aaric kiss her all those years ago. What if, instead of being afraid of her feelings for Aaric, she'd embraced them all those years ago and told him how she felt? What if she'd rung her parents that night? What if, what if, what if... 
 It's been twelve years since Aaric left Bryn's life. In those twelve years, Bryn has had to deal with a lot, but she's finally ready to move forward with her life and her dream of starting up her own business. But in order to get the backing and the money that she needs to take that first step in building her business, she needs to come face to face with her what if, the boy she once knew. But he's no boy no more. Oh no, Aaric Christos is all man, and soon, not only will he have the power to possibly crush Bryn's business dreams, but he'll also have the power to possibly break her heart. 
 Tycoon was a sweet and romantic standalone novel, one that I did enjoy. The minute I picked it up, I didn't want to put it down again, and I didn't, not until I'd reached the very last page. It's told in both Bryn and Aaric's POV and I loved that, but what I loved about it the most in this book is that, Aaric's POV chapters were mostly told from the pasts' perspective, where we get to see how it is he felt for Bryn back when they were teenagers, and we also see what it is he's had to go through in order to get to where he is today. 
 Aaric is such a gentle soul, and even if at times I wasn't sure if his feelings for Bryn were real, he definitely won me over by the end of the book. Throughout it, it's clear he's had a lot of badness happen to him both before and after meeting Bryn, which has made him the tycoon he is today, and many times I simply wanted to wrap my arms around him and just hold him, for everything he's had to go through. Same with Bryn. They've both had to go through horrifying things in their life, and both have had to deal with loosing people that they loved. Their road to a happy ending was definitely a bumpy one, and one that tested them and their strength to stay together through thick and thin, but boy was the journey worth it in the end. 
 I was totally hooked to their story, but the reason why I rated Tycoon four stars was because of the spoiler I'd accidentally read before I started this book. So, since I knew something that was happening in this book before going in, I couldn't connect with the story at first. And at times, I felt like the beginning was rushed. But other than that, I really did enjoy this book. 
 I am a huge fan of Katy Evans, and I'm now excited to see what she brings us next, since there is one subject left unsaid by the end of this book that I want the answer to as soon as possible, and hopefully, somehow, we'll get that in Sara and Ian's book next. Sara and Ian... From the little we got of those two, I truly cannot wait for their book to come. I'm also hoping Becka gets a book too? And even Cole (unless his "happy" ending is with Miranda? God, I hope not). But, seriously, if I hadn't had read the spoiler before going in, I probably would have rated this book five stars. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and I seriously couldn't put it down. And finishing this book, I truly cannot wait for more to come from this author soon.