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QueenZany 5 Star Review
Everywhere and Every Way
Jennifer Probst



Can this woman write a bad book? The answer is hell no!!
Everywhere and Every Way is a brilliantly sweet heartfelt book! One that claimed me with every word. With those sexy words, with that witty charm, and that chemistry. Which was like bolt of lighting. The kind that kills you with that electrifying intensity.

Dalton and Raven were a seriously a dynamic couple. A hard headed Mixologist and the oh so Alpha Wood maker. That brought a new meaning to entertainment. Just had me falling in love like a high schooler!

This book was such a sweet, sad and redeeming story from the fabulous Jennifer Probst! I really liked how the beginning of this book started with Raven's experience as a child, then opened up to how the brothers got to where they are today and her life. It was a summary of the first book in the series, so it would allow someone to read this book without having read the other first. But in my case, it triggered my memory as to the details of the last book since I hadn't read it recently.

Dalton was the baby of the family. His brothers didn't take him seriously and he was the one who struggled the most from his loss of their mom. He may have had a different vibe than his brothers, but when it came to working and working with wood, he was passionate and hardworking and had a vision. He brought wood to life and his clients were always pleased, even if it's not what they first expected. He loved working with wood and he enjoyed a woman's presence but he never let himself fall for a woman. Raven got under his skin. She didn't fall at his feet and she gave it as good as she got! She gave him a run for his money! He didn't know what to expect with her and their sexual tension was off the charts hot! As a reader, I was entranced by them and couldn't wait to see what happened with their encounters. And I must say, I totally have a girl crush on Raven! She's one badass chick! She doesn't let anyone stop her and she's smart, sexy and even though she doesn't wear her heart on her sleeve, she feels and stands up for those she cares for. She tries her hardest to not let Dalton get to her, but he manages to weasel his way under her skin. Even though she knows their past and doesn't WANT to start anything with him, their banter and sexual tension gets to her. They had an ease to them and they gravitated toward each other. They both were strong in their own rights, but together they were AMAZING! They helped each other move on from the past and they had to fight for each other. I LOVED this book and never wanted it to end. Another fantastic read from Jennifer!

The Pierce brothers are back and I think I am even more smitten now than I was at the end of the first book. I cannot get enough this series - I loved the latest release, Any Time, Any Place.

Here's the deal. Since their father's death, the three Pierce brothers have been stuck working together because it's the only way to save their family business. At first it was absolute chaos since they have been divided for years but now they're all working hard to move their relationships forward and to get over the past mistakes.

The second book Any Time, Any Place focuses on Dalton and his complicated romance with Raven - the local bar owner. These two are highly attracted to one another but are coming to the table feeling fairly reluctant and skeptical regarding love. They were both betrayed and abandoned by important people in their lives.

Their courting is sexy and hilarious. I loved their quick wit and banter - they share some truly awesome verbal foreplay. The only thing better is when they actually act on their lust for one another - wooziers!! These two are intense and red hot. However, they have a lot to overcome and it's quite an emotional journey for them to find happiness together.

I thought that Dalton and Raven were passionate and smart characters. I devoured their romance and in all honesty, I feel like I cannot gush about Any Time, Any Place enough. It is a great book. The brother's are fabulous and the women they fall for are incredible.

Don't miss any of their stories. Meeting the brothers and start the Billionaire Builders series today!

Raven runs My Place, a popular local bar and a place that she takes pride in. The bar is her vision come to life. She has a great crew, and a full and happy life. But things weren’t always this good. Her dad was killed in a tragic car accident when she was younger with a woman she didn’t know and two one-way tickets to Paris. Rumors ran crazy and her beloved father was painted a womanizing villain. The whole mess almost destroyed her. Back on her feet and thriving she comes face to face with the only other people who could potentially know what happened with her dad. The very family that vilified her dad and sent her life spiraling. The three boys of the woman who also died in the car that day. One of whom she has an unfortunate attraction to, Dalton.

Dalton doesn’t understand why the hot bar owner won’t give him the time of day. He is pretty sure she likes him, their repartee is great, but she gives him the cold shoulder repeatedly. He sees an in when her bar is to be featured in a magazine and needs some work done. While he and his two brothers equally won Pierce Brothers Construction, the wood working is all Dalton. She finally agrees to hire him and Dalton figures the rest will be easy. Boy is he wrong.

Even with a strong connection, the past has a way or sneaking up on you with a strangling choke hold just when you thought you’d left it behind. Can Raven and Dalton find a way to move forward from the past to secure a future?

Raven is the best kind of heroine. He’s kick ass, strong, funny, and the kind of girl you want to be when you grow up. She’s had her problems and pain like anyone else but how she chooses to use it to drive her choices for a better life makes her a character I cheered for.

Dalton is sexy but also real. His relationship with his brothers really makes you relate to him and feel like you know him. I didn’t know whether to route for him to get Raven or wish him for myself.

I really enjoyed the story as well as the rich characters. 4 solid stars for Any Time, Any Place.

I absolutely loved Everywhere and Every Way, so I couldn't wait to read Any Time, Any Place! I was so excited to see how Dalton and Raven's story would play out and Ms. Probst didn't disappoint at all. I loved Any Time, Any Place - it was amazing! 

Raven is nothing short of a bada*s! She's strong, independent, she knows what she wants, and she can take care of herself. She's tough and she doesn't take any crap from anybody, but she's not all cold or rigid either. Raven is actually a little bit of a marshmallow inside, she feels things deeply and she does have a warmth about her that is endearing. She is wonderful and I loved everything about from her hardness to her softness and everything in between! 

And Dalton, I'm sure that I saw Dalton a touch differently when it was Cal's POV we were getting, but I was still excited to get in his head. And when I did, man, he about broke my heart. Dalton is so sweet and sensitive and he just made my heart ache with how it all went down in his past and the struggles he faces now. But while he gave my heart a workout, he also gave it a lot of relief too. Dalton is charming and funny and thoughtful and romantic. He's just completely lovable even though he messes up sometimes and I couldn't help but love him anyway and I know you will too! 

Well, I don't know if I can say for sure that Any Time, Any Place has taken Everywhere and Every Way's place in my heart - I love my Cal and Morgan - but there were so many things that I loved about it. There were times when it punched me in the gut and broke my heart, but it also made me laugh and smile a lot too. It was entertaining, it kept me on the edge of my seat and I was wholly invested in Dalton and Raven's story. It was beautiful, heartwarming, wonderful and I can't wait for Tristan's book next! 

Any Time, Any Place is the second book in the Billionaire Builders series, but it can be read as a standalone. It's told from Dalton and Raven's POV and they do get their happy ending. 

~ A Hopeless Romantic's Booklandia, 5 Stars

SWEET, SEXY AND SASSY!!

This novel was all about finding the ONE!!

Ever since her dad ran away with Diane Pierce, and left Raven Bella Stratton, then 19 years old behind, she hated the Pierce family. She never knew why her father decided to leave, she just knew the pain that his decision brought to her.

Now years later Raven was a strong and hard-workng women. She loved the popular bar that she owned and was a gifted mixologist. She enjoyed what she was doing. And was finally ready to settle down.

Dalton Pierce, cocky and charming and a gifted wood worker had no idea who Raven really was. He just knew that he was insanely drawn to her. She intrigued him like no other. He loved her prickly manner, was fascinated by her walls and layers that she hid behind. She threw him off guard, and it was hard for him to keep his balance around her. A look, her scent, or a touch had him wishing and hoping for more.

Dalton Pierce was a broken man after his mom died in the car crash that also killed Raven’s dad. He was the closets to his mom and took her death the hardest. After living in California for a few years he came back home to take over his families company with his two older brothers.

When the opportunity arouse to restore Raven’s bar he took it with both hands. He had always been enamored by her ever since they met a year ago. Raven on the other hand kept her distance. Since she knew why their parents died she didn’t want anything to do with the bothers, but especially with Dalton. She was already drawn to him and knowing what she knew she didn’t think anything good could come from the attraction.

But Dalton had a plan on his own. He would slowly immerse himself into her life, starting with restoring her bar. He recognized that she was not immune to him and he was willing to go the extra mile, if that helped him to loosen her up enough to get her talking to him.

Raven and Dalton were wonderful together. They had so many things in common. Stargazing, a love for Raven’s bar, nature, and their parents involvement. He admired her for her strength and work ethics. Also for her talents, and her tenacity, both spoke to him and challenged him at the same time.

I loved that Raven came out and told him from the very beginning that she was looking to settle down and he was not the marrying kind. Which he acknowledge, but throughout the book, he came around and realized that what he thought he didn’t want was actually exactly what he wanted.

Any Time, Any Place was a wonderful and solid addition to this series. Getting to know the brothers and their interactions added substance and detail to the families history. All the women in this book were strong, affectionate and intelligent. Great counterparts to all of the Pierce siblings.

Great characters and a wonderful plot is something I associate with a Jennifer Probst book.

posted January 24th 2017

I'm a huge Jennifer Probst fan and I'm loving this new series, Billionaire Builders. I love the way she writes complex characters who are smart and witty. Jennifer always makes me laugh in the midst of heartache and tragedy. Her heros are full of depth and sexiness and her leading ladies are tough, intelligent and independent. I have to admit, when I start a new series, especially one about brothers, I always pick my favorite with in the first few chapters of the first book. Dalton is my favorite. I’m not sure if it's his arms, his hair, his sweetness or his vulnerability. Or his amazing talent. Or maybe it's his hands. Dalton is the youngest Pierce brother. He's the family player who doesn’t seem to take things too seriously. Whether it's life, love or business. But, being back home and working with his brothers has showed Dalton he's exactly where he wants to be. When he sets foot in My Place and comes face to face with the owner, sexy Raven, he can't seem to stop thinking about her. Something in his soul calls to her. It's almost like Fate is telling him something. He wants her and for once a woman wants nothing to do with him. It's like she actually can't stand him, but they hardly know each other. Raven lost her father and she wants vengeance. She knows exactly who to blame too. She doesn't want to like Dalton. She can't be attracted to him. She just can't. But she is. Something about his eyes, his body draws her in. She's caught in his spell and it's not a good thing. She doesn't return his advances, but when she needs to have the bar restored she knows Dalton is the best. After working together, their spark becomes a raging fire and Raven can't stay away anymore. But, she's keeping a secret from Dalton. A big one. Will Dalton be able to forgive Raven when he finds out? I loved this story and this couple. So much! They are sexy, funny and super talented. I loved hearing about the woodworking and mixology. I wanted to make myself a Sweet Hot Chris and buy an antique! I was thrilled to see someone make an appearance from another series. Eek! Overall, this love story is about letting go of the past so you can move on and love. Destiny has a funny way of proving itself to you. Sometimes your heart has to break to find the one to heal it. Your other half, who's written in the stars.

PS. LOVE the When Harry Met Sally reference. My favorite movie of all time.

"Take a lesson from the Stones. You can't always get what you want."
He never flinched. "Maybe. But I'm sure I'll eventually get what I need."

"I don't seem to have the vision like so many other women have."
"I doubt many women can make a Bloody Mary like you can."
"You're right. That's a better talent."

"I don’t want to think about the future, or why we're wrong for each other. I just want to claim the moment and kiss you in the moonlight, because you're so fucking beautiful my heart hurts."

Any Time, Any Place is the second installment in Jennifer Probst's Billionaire Builders series. Both characters were introduced in the first book.

Raven Stratton is a young woman who's on the mend. She's the owner of the bar "My Place". The bar is flourishing thanks to Raven's crew and her unique take on mixology. Raven can make the best cocktails around town. Raven suffered the loss of her father almost a decade ago. Her father died in a car accident but he was not alone. Daina Pierce was with him. Evidence indicates that they were leaving on a plane to Paris before they died. Raven has had years of anger and hate towards her father and the woman who took him away from her. When she discovered Dalton is her son, she wants revenge.

Dalton Pierce has never recovered from the loss of his mother. She hurt him deeply when she made the decision to abandon them. He has learned not to trust marriage and no-commitment relationships are all he's interested in. He's a third owner of the Pierce Brothers Construction business. He's in charge of anything to do with wood. He can give any old piece of wood a new life. When he crosses paths with Raven, he knows there is something there. Something to explore. He just needs to convince her that it's worth it.

Any Time, Any Place has Jennifer Probst signature all over. The romance is sweet and sexy!

Raven and Dalton both suffered a big loss and both felt abandoned. Years later, they are still trying to overcome their pasts. Only when they forgive their parents are they able to move forward. I knew that Raven hiding things from Dalton was going to cause trouble. I was dreading the big reveal. Luckily, there was also the right amount of groveling.

Cliffhanger: No

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided by Gallery Books via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first book to read by the author. I really enjoyed this story in the Billionaire Builder series. Raven and Dalton are connected, but Dalton does not know what Raven knows about their interconnected past. Raven tries to brush off Dalton's charms and ends up giving him a chance to hopefully learn key facts about a devastating event that happened in their past. What she ends up finding out could destroy them both and the possibility of their friendship and even more. A great read and I cannot wait to read more of Jennifer's books in the series!

An ARC was generously given to me for an honest review via NetGalley.

My first novel by this author and I absolutely loved it! What a tangled web we weave, when we practice to deceive popped into my head when I was reading this.

Raven owns her own bar and it's been neglected and Dalton who loves wood and has a special knack for it wants to restore it for her. Dalton wants to get to know Raven for more than just her bar but he see's this as an in. He's hit on her just about every time he's there and she always shoots him down. She shoots all the men down and it's became a thing for the bar. Friends bring their friends in to see if she'll go out with them. The one liners that she has cracked me up, you had to laugh.

Holy crap this book will make you fall in love with the characters, laugh with them, cry with them. My heart hurt for both Raven and Dalton, both of them feeling betrayed by their parents but learning things that they never knew sheds a new light on everything. Unfortunately things don't go as planned, will they be able to get over their hurt that the other has caused? It's not just about what the parents did but what the other did. Will they be able to forgive and love each other 100% or will this always be between them.

I definitely need to read the first book in this series just because I loved the brothers and want to learn each of their stories.

I loved this story!!!!! Not sure if I have been in a rut but many books lately that I have read have taken an effort to get through. I usually have enjoyed them, but not "felt" engaged with the story or the characters! Well, I am so damn happy to finally have a book that made me swoon, brought tears to my eyes, and made me cheer on this couple so that they could have their HEA. Jennifer Probst is someone I have been reading for a while now, and her books just keep getting stronger and stronger. I think this book is her best yet. Dalton and Raven were a great couple, fighting their feelings for each other because of a mutual event in their past that really affected both of them emotionally. I loved the dialogue and the plot, and frankly everything about this book! For me, it was a great read. A standalone in a short series...so far 2 books, but hopefully more to come. Thanks Ms. Probst for a great read! Thanks also to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this book for an honest review.

Ever since I read Searching For You in the anthology Baby It’s Cold Outside, all the books by Jennifer Probst are in my must-read list, you know, the ones that are included in my busy blogger schedule, because I know she always delivers the best, romantic, funny and sexy books, and to my biggest shock, I always cry with her books, because the deep and emotional stories that always touch my heart. And of course, Any Time, Any Place fulfilled all my expectations.

This is the second book of the Billionaire Builders Series, following the story of the youngest brother of the Pierce Brothers, Dalton, the man who loved to work with wood. Dalton was talented, funny and kind of the player from the three brothers. He was also the better looking of the three brothers but most importantly, he had the biggest heart of them all—Can I marry him, please?.

On the other side of the story there was Raven, a young business owner and badass bartender who had a grudge against the Pierce Brothers, because of the mysterious circumstances of the death of her father and their mother, but she meant to stay away from them, until she found herself needing to make some restorations on her bar, and there was only one construction company and one woodworker qualified to make the job: Pierce Brothers Construccions and Dalton Pierce himself.

I loved everything about this book. Since the characters, main and secondary—Caleb and Morgan were as perfect as I remember them and Tristan *sigh* can I have his book now, please?—, the storyline full of romance, emotions and family, the flawless writing with great descriptions and overall, I loved everything, everything about this book.

I can’t wait for the audiobook, because it’ll mean a chance to repeat this awesome story.

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Raven has long believed her beloved father was killed because he was duped into running off with a bored, wealthy housewife: Diana Pierce. As a grieving 19 year old, she vowed to ruin the Pierce brothers, Diana's children, who--it seemed--were "painting" her artist father as a gold-digging homewrecker. They were surely the reason her father's paintings were returned unsold from galleries and few attended his funeral.

Fast forward nine years, or so. Raven's back in her hometown making a decent living owning and running My Place, a homey bar and grill that serves upscale fare with specialty cocktails. The bane of her existence is blonde and bold Dalton Pierce, who can't understand why Raven doesn't fall for his immense charm. Dalton's not a man to settle down--marriage only ruins good people, is his experience. Example One: his mother, who got conned into running off and abandoning her children--only to die in the attempt.

Looking back now, Dalton can see the lack of love between his parents, and how his mother pulled farther and farther away, but still! He loved her dearly and can't imagine her leaving of her own choice. Regardless, Dalton never wants to marry, and refuses to date the same woman for more than a few weeks at a time. And he's surely interested in sexy Raven, and her bar. The woodworking artist in him craves the chance to really get his tools on the antique bar which has been haphazardly restored and pressed into active service. Raven won't budge on the dating--despite their undeniable chemistry. She assures him she only wants to date men who are interested in getting married, using his kryptonite to keep his advances at bay, but she does need his woodworking expertise to get My Place camera-ready for a feature in a regional food and wine magazine.

Their bargain, to work together to get My Place ready, is complicated by their mutual attraction, and Dalton's persistence in pursuit. It's a heady time, and Raven knows she needs to reveal her murky connection to Dalton's mother's death--but it's not easy to do so. Dalton's brothers, and work partners, are no help. They seem to want Dalton to settle down, and he continues to fight the tide, there. When they finally get physical, it's Dalton who's looking for more, until Raven confesses her history--and that's a deal breaker if Dalton ever heard one.

The love story here is tentative and considerate. It's been more than a year that Raven and Dalton have known one another. Dalton's pursuit has extended for several months, and Raven's defenses wear down after they build a solid rapport as friends. Raven's conflicted about being friends with Dalton, considering her vow to take revenge on the Pierce brothers. Thing is, should she continue to harbor ill will over a childhood vendetta that no one even knew about? Raven's grown up a LOT in those nine years and she's a more confident and mature woman than she'd expected to be. Her life is very full--friends, work, mixology--but it lacks love, and she's romantically lonely. I liked her changes and her response to Dalton.

Dalton's the baby of his family, and tired of feeling as if his elder brothers consider him a flake. He never got over his mother's abandonment--even though he was a grown adult when she made her move. But, being with Raven soothes that aching place inside that really wants to be totally loved. He's not cool, at all, when he learns about Raven's dad, and I wasn't shocked that she wanted little to do with him following his shenanigans. I did love how he won her back, however, because commitment was what he lacked as a human, and that was the only way to turn her head a second time. The end is a sweet and tender reconciliation that leaves us knowing that a second Pierce brother has been overtaken by the love bug.

This one's an HEA. As the second book in the series, it read well as a standalone. Lots of moments where characters from other books popped their heads in for a look-see, but this book is really all about Raven and Dalton. Well, setting aside that it seems as if we've gotten to meet the house-flipper who'll soon win Tristen Pierce's heart in the next book, that is...

Redemption and Romance!

This story was Soo much more than a frenemies to lovers story, and not quite a revenge romance! It was a mixture of everything that is romance! I Loved It!!

I couldn't help but feel saddened as I read about a young girl named Bella. In the blink of an eye her world shatters! She relives that tragic day over and over again! Her father is gone, his reputation is shredded, and she had lost her only parent. Fast forward to a grown Bella, now known as Raven, who owns a Bar/Restaurant. Raven is on a mission to find out more about the woman with her father. She wants to know more about Diane Pierce.

Enter Dalton Pierce from Pierce Construction! He doesn't do "committed relationships". The death of his mom, Diane, tore him in two! But he may make an exception for Raven! Dalton takes to Raven the minute he sees her! Raven knows exactly who he is, and avoids him like the plague!! Dalton feels the more time she spends with him, the better his chance at a casual relationship! I kept thinking it was such a bad idea!! What would happen when he found out who Raven was! Somebody was going to be broken by that little revelation!!

I loved how this storyline played out!! The romantic gestures and strong heroine did it for me!! I hope to read more about the Pierce Brothers in the future!

Oh I adored this story. It's (sadly) been a while since I have read a Jennifer Probst Book. I loved her Marriage to a Billionaire series as well as Heart of Steel, and this feel like coming home as I slid right in.

Ravena's father was killed in a car accident when she was younger. He wasn't traveling alone, he was with another woman, Diana Pierce, and it appeared that they were fleeing the country together. Her three sons smeared her fathers name and at the time she swore revenge.

As time passed, she found a nice little niche for herself, trying to let go of the past and moving forward; she owns a bar. One night the three Pierce sons enter her bar. She is taken back by how attracted she is to the youngest Pierce son, Dalton, but refuses to be fooled by his charm.

But now she needs him, to help update her bar, and she wants to use this as an opportunity to see if he knows more information about her father and his mother. The only problem is their growing attraction...

Will they be able to let the past go and forge ahead together? Definitely one click this now.

The sophomore book in the Billionaire Builders series of Jennifer Probst does not disappoint. It is just as sassy, sexy and entertaining. there are times when Raven will really drive you batty with her attitude and Dalton will sleigh you but there is never a time when you won’t love them together or see the attraction and undeniable chemistry.

Raven is out for revenge against Dalton and his brothers. She is trying to keep her heart from falling and trusting Dalton. She wants to destroy them like they did her dad’s reputation. What she finds though is three men who were thrown into the middle like she was. She finds three men who are discovering what it means to be brothers again. What it means to love each other and support one another. And it is Dalton that is her biggest quagmire. he isn’t what she thought he was. He is kinder, gentler and raw with his feelings. He hides behind a facade but is more thoughtful and caring than she thought. He is more open with his past and himself. Raven at first keeps him away. She thwarts his advantage and stays righteous in her rage towards him and his family. Over time though he wears her down that and she needs her bar renovated. And Dalton is the best out there. He doesn’t pressure her though but lets her get to know him. And what she sees is a man who was just as gutted by what happened to destroy their families and who is just as lost about it. A man who is kind and loving and loyal to his brother. Who is comfortable in his own skin and with his feelings and owns them. All accept the one of love. He is afraid of that due to his mom’s death and the scandal of it all.

Dalton is the fun one. The laid back talented wordworker who is hardworking and kind. He is open with his feelings and thoughts and is just to prove his worth to his brothers. He gets frustrated at times with them but does know that they have his back no matter what. He is also frustrated with his attraction for Raven. He can’t explain why she takes up so much of his thoughts and emotions. he teases with her and respects her. Over time he does wear her down and we get a wild ride. We see them grow closer and learn about each other and help each other move on and gain a strength to face their future and feelings for one another. Dalton is more open than Raven but also more vulnerable and I was glad to her is brother was being protective of him in his talk to Raven.

When Raven finally accepts her feelings she hurts Dalton. She makes him feel as if he was a pawn and he does lash out. Lashes out to the point he almost loses her but we see his dogged determination to win her trust back. She doesn’t make it easy and almost lets go of something wonderful but realizes that he is worth it all. And in his determination we get swoonworthy moments and entertaining times.

This is a fun, sassy entertaining and sexy book of finding your way. Of finding love, support and respect. Of finding a way to let go and moving on from the past. We see two people grow and find their way to each other. We see them learn to trust and love. Learn to forgive and let go of the past. We get a sassy woman realize that the past is holding her hostage and that it is also hurting her. We see a man realize that he loves someone and needs to let himself be vulnerable and let someone in. When this happens we get some really intimate moments of talking and sexy times. We get a book that is raw in emotion, real in vulnerability of people and entertaining in the sass and chats of Dalton and Raven. We also see a family grow closer. A wildly wonderful and entertaining book and I can’t wait for the next in the series.

3.5 stars - Worth a Reader's time
It's hard to know how to describe this book...
Friends to Lovers almost fits because Raven and Dalton do develop a friendship first, but it's not exactly right. Enemies to Lovers doesn't really fit either because Dalton doesn't realize that they share a connection to a painful past event. I think we leave it at this is a "Good book."
Raven and Dalton are both interesting and somewhat complex characters that are fun to get to know and watch together. I appreciated the effort Dalton put into pursuing Raven both the first time and later when he had to rebuild the trust that he lost.
I had one big complaint about the book that kept it from being a 4 star read for me - The big fight/secret reveal and resolution happened fairly late in the book and there just wasn't a lot of time for our characters to get things right. The resolution was cute, but I think it could have been a little better had there been more time.
Over all this is a book I enjoyed and would recommend it. It's part of a series about the Pierce brothers, but it works very well all on it's own.

What do you get when you mix revenge with attraction?

Cal’s story in the first book had this “oh shit” vibe to it when he and Morgan were in each other’s face with their foreplay confrontations. But at that point we had very little information about the car accident that took the three brothers’ mother’s life.

Dalton suffered as a kid from the youngest child syndrome. He was teased and was at the receiving end of his older brother’s pranks. But he also enjoyed his mother’s attention. They had a special bond. Which is why her death was so devastating to him and why he never recovered emotionally.

When he sets his eyes on Raven, My Place’s owner (that bar where the brothers got drunk in on their mother’s anniversary), he’ll do anything in his power to get her.

The book actually starts with Raven’s side of things from 5 years ago, when her father died. And that’s when we realize her father was the man in the car with Diane Pierce. The hatred and need for revenge on the Pierce family and Dalton’s appeal clash for Raven. Her struggle is real, but she heals in such a beautiful way.

Dalton on his part is so damaged by his mother’s death, by her betrayal, that he convinces himself that long term isn’t for him. This is the truly heartbreaking part of this love story.

The story arc here is incredible. There’s a meticulous emotional growth for both characters. Probst was able to nail the development of Dalton and Raven’s character. Both have such emotional baggage that they battle each other and themselves in an effort to get what they yearn for.

Jennifer Probst did an excellent job proving there are things worth the struggle and effort that forgiveness requires. The pain in forgiving is worth it when such strong love is within reach.

I loved this one.

5 She's The One Stars!
Dalton Pierce felt broken after his mother passed away. He moved to California to put some distance between himself and the rest of his complicated family. After his father dies he moves back home to run the family business, Pierce Brother's Construction with his two older brothers Caleb & Tristan. Over time Dalton & his brothers rebuild their relationship and become a real family again. He now is happy living in Harrington, Connecticut spending most of his time getting paid to do what he loves. His passion is woodworking & Pierce Construction keeps him very busy.

On his down time, Dalton is known as quite the ladies man, often frequenting the main hangout in town called My Place. It's a restaurant/ bar he enjoys going with his brothers to relax. It's owned by a gorgeous woman named Raven Hawthorne. Dalton is intrigued by Raven & has been trying for months to get her attention with no success. He can't figure her out, but for some reason she doesn't seem to like him. Her attitude even almost seems personal & he wonders what exactly she has against him. He's never had trouble picking up women till now.

Raven Hawthorne's father was killed in a horrible car crash when she was a teenager. Her father had been her entire world. When she found out he was on his way out of town leaving for Paris with Diane Pierce, she was devastated. She wanted someone to be angry at, and she decided to hate the Pierce brothers. For years she wanted revenge. She blamed their family for taking her father away & ruining his reputation with their lies. She painted a picture in her mind of the Pierce brothers & then she had to see them all face to face when they started showing up in her bar. Luckily they had no clue who she really was.

Dalton Pierce, the youngest of the brothers was the most beautiful. He was cocky, charming & women everywhere loved him. He didn't waver in his pursuing of Raven. He made multiple advances, & Raven rejected him every time. She didn't want to like him, or find him attractive and hated that she did. The more she was around him she saw he was funny and sweet. He begins restoring her antique bar, & they end up spending more time together. She was focused so long on payback, she never thought about how the Pierce brothers were also left behind. Dalton surprises her with his thoughtfulness & kindness, and eventually a connection forms. They had more in common than she realized & share a chemistry that's extremely intense. He's a complication she doesn't need, but slowly she's beginning to care for this persistent beautiful man.

Dalton & Raven finally give in to their attraction and the closer they get, the more conflicted Raven feels. Can she bury the past & move on to have a future with Dalton? He broke down all her barriers and had the potential to destroy her if she fell for him.

Dalton didn't really believe in love before Raven. He's never felt this strongly about a woman & wanted to explore what was between them. For the first time he wanted more than just something casual, but when all Ravens secrets are revealed will it bring them closer together or tear them apart?

I loved the delicious, bearded, man bun wearing Dalton Pierce! This youngest Pierce brother totally stole my heart! He had such a kindness about him, & his sense of humor was sexy as hell. So far he's my favorite of the Pierce brothers, but I can't wait for the hot suit wearing Tristan up next! :))