A complicated trek delivers a bigger reward. I can think of no better words to describe Dalton and Raven. Any Time, Any Place is an ode to heartbreak that blossoms into a melodic symphony of healing. The road is tedious and the secrets are abundant but Ms. Probst gives a bountiful beauty to a sometimes tragic aria. Dalton has magic in his hands and hope in his heart. His restoration skills are legendary. Inspired by the past he thrives on rebuilding the broken, making old like new. Raven is a project on the mend. Past betrayal has led her to close herself off as she works to move on with her life. Beauty draws him in but can love make him whole? Or will the past destroy his chance at a future? Jennifer Probst took a soap opera and made it into a modern fairytale.
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I received an ARC from NetGalley for this unbiased review.

I don't think Jennifer Probst will ever disappoint me. *knock wood* When I read Everywhere and Every Way, I knew I'd be waiting slightly impatiently for book two in the series. When it appeared in NetGalley, I clicked so fast I don't think I even registered I'd done it.

Thank goodness I got a copy because this book was just as fantastic as the first. We'd already seen glimpses into the Pierce brothers' background, now we get to see the aftermath from the other side.

Raven is the daughter of the man who ran away with Diane Pierce, only to end with their deaths in a car accident before they could actually make it to their destination - Paris.

She grew up under the spectre of hatred from the Pierce family. Taunts, ruination of her father's name, and becoming the town pariah. Raven vowed to get her vengeance on the Pierce family, living her life roaming from place to place, learning everything she could. She trained, becoming an amazing martial artist - she knew whatever was in store for her back in her home town... she'd be ready.

Unfortunately, she found she wasn't ready for Dalton Pierce. From the first day he walked into her bar, he had her head spinning. And he wouldn't leave her alone. They were a perfect match when they sparred verbally, he followed her to her gym where he kept up with her physically, and he desperately wanted to rehab "My Place," which needed to be done for a spread in Good Food and Fine Spirits magazine.

When it turns out Dalton is the only man for the job, sparks fly in so many ways Raven can't deny her attraction any longer. The only question is whether she can avoid the need for vengeance or the fallout when Dalton finds out.

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First of all, I hate books with unnecessary secrets, but I thought the secret(s) in this book were plausible and definitely in-character for Dalton and Raven.

I could connect to both of the mains here, and all the Pierce brothers + Brady are simply dreamy. The girls are feisty and loveable, and I'd want to be BFFs with all of them.

I finished the book with a smile on my face, and that means a lot to me. If a book can make me feel anything after I've closed it, it's done something right. ( )

This the second story of the Billionaire Builders series (and no, I didn’t read the first story, which I should have!) which revolves around the three brothers who own Pierce Brothers Construction in Harrington, Connecticut. This is the story of Dalton, the youngest brother.

I gotta say, this story can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend you read the read the first book because in it you’ll meet the heroine, Raven Hawthorne and the reasons behind her animosity toward the Pierce brothers.

Dalton was such a great character and I liked him from page one. He is smart, tenacious and sexy to boot! He also carries a lot of unresolved feelings about his past and together, these two made up for some great reading.

I think you’ll enjoy this fast paced, heartwarming romance filled with lots of humor and characters that will touch you in all the right places.

Melanie for b2b

Complimentary copy provided by the publisher
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Bar owner and cocktail creator Raven and woodworker Dalton have something in common: each lost a beloved parent in a auto accident. Raven is first drawn to Dalton when she recognizes him as the son of the woman she thinks stole her father from him -- for it was his mother and her father in that fatal crash along with evidence that they were escaping together to Paris. Despite her enmity, they are drawn together in this above-average romance between two artisans. Review copy received from publisher via NetGalley.com. (156) ( )