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Under Construction
When Lessi Decker finds her marriage crumbling as much as her house that's under construction, there is nothing to do but ask Carlos Oller, the Puerto Rican contractor, to step in. Carlos shaves his head, sports tattoos and makes her melt with his signature dimple and full lips. He is everything her husband is not.
Carlos agrees to take on Lessi's home renovation to keep his workers and company afloat. Having to deal with an opinionated, artsy woman comes with the job. When his work turns from pouring cement to keeping an eye on the dark-haired bella, he knows he's in trouble.
She picks the flooring, he picks the dinner. She drives him mad while he tempts her fate. It's an unlikely match that is most inconvenient but highly desired.
Carlos agrees to take on Lessi's home renovation to keep his workers and company afloat. Having to deal with an opinionated, artsy woman comes with the job. When his work turns from pouring cement to keeping an eye on the dark-haired bella, he knows he's in trouble.
She picks the flooring, he picks the dinner. She drives him mad while he tempts her fate. It's an unlikely match that is most inconvenient but highly desired.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 3, 2014
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Mila Rossi
8 books117 followersMila Rossi creates heroines who don't back down, stand up for themselves, and insist on freedom and independence until the right man comes along, then all rules are thrown out the window. The heroes must be clever, generous, and able to throw a girl over their shoulder.
If she's feeling nostalgic, she writes historical romance under the name Alice Lake.
When not typing away furiously, she goofs around with her husband and two troublemaking daughters.
Visit her at www.milarossi.com or https://www.pinterest.com/alake1935/.
If she's feeling nostalgic, she writes historical romance under the name Alice Lake.
When not typing away furiously, she goofs around with her husband and two troublemaking daughters.
Visit her at www.milarossi.com or https://www.pinterest.com/alake1935/.
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January 7, 2017
"Under Construction" by author Mila Rossi.
My Rating: 4 Stars
This was my first novel be Mila Rossi and I would definitely like to read more from her in the future.
Ok...truth...
I was a bit apprehensive about reading this novel after reading the synopsis. Let me explain. I am not a fan of cheating. That said let me put your mind at ease that there is no cheating among the H/h. However...the heroine Lessi was married and while she was faithful, her husband was cheating on her for a while. Lessi's marriage had been anything but good; lately she and her husband, Robert, were having some problems. Being that he was always "working." Hmm...
To make Lessi stop complaining, Robert allowed her to start the construction on the remodel of their home. It was a dream of theirs and she was excited about the project. Unbelievably, when the construction begins, Robert moves to a hotel stating he can't live among the chaos. Of course he tells Lessi it's only temporary. What a jerk! Lessi is heartbroken yet she still wants to try and save her marriage. But...she changes her mind after finding out he has been cheating on her. Let it be said that Lessi doesn't learn this until halfway through the book.
Lessi's hopes of salvaging her marriage (before she learns of Robert's cheating) can't keep her from secretly lusting after Carlos, the contractor she hired.
Carlos wants Lessi badly. He truly likes her but because she is married he respectfully keeps his distance and his attraction to her hidden; but not very well, because she is a married woman. Carlos is observant enough to see that Lessi's marriage is not a good one. In fact, it is Carlos that sees Robert with another woman. Of course he doesn't tell Lessi right away because he thinks it's not his business. He was wrong not to tell her as soon as he found out. Regardless, since Carlos saw Robert cheating, that was his justification to pursue Lessi. As far as he was concerned, Robert didn't deserve her.
Carlos and Lessi were sweet together and had great chemistry. They became friends before anything else. The first time they were intimate together was after she found out about Robert cheating. But she was still married. Lessi was not going to stay with Robert. She resigned herself to the fact that her marriage was definitely over. She was not taking Robert back. Not ever! In addition, after a lot of crying and reflecting, she realized her marriage was probably over long before she found out about Robert's infidelity.
I was glad that Carlos and Lessi had found their HEA together. Overall this was a sweet story but very slow in development of their relationship. I could respect that since Lessi was married. Truth is the slow burn made their getting together all the more sweeter.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this novel from the author.*
My Rating: 4 Stars
This was my first novel be Mila Rossi and I would definitely like to read more from her in the future.
Ok...truth...
I was a bit apprehensive about reading this novel after reading the synopsis. Let me explain. I am not a fan of cheating. That said let me put your mind at ease that there is no cheating among the H/h. However...the heroine Lessi was married and while she was faithful, her husband was cheating on her for a while. Lessi's marriage had been anything but good; lately she and her husband, Robert, were having some problems. Being that he was always "working." Hmm...
To make Lessi stop complaining, Robert allowed her to start the construction on the remodel of their home. It was a dream of theirs and she was excited about the project. Unbelievably, when the construction begins, Robert moves to a hotel stating he can't live among the chaos. Of course he tells Lessi it's only temporary. What a jerk! Lessi is heartbroken yet she still wants to try and save her marriage. But...she changes her mind after finding out he has been cheating on her. Let it be said that Lessi doesn't learn this until halfway through the book.
Lessi's hopes of salvaging her marriage (before she learns of Robert's cheating) can't keep her from secretly lusting after Carlos, the contractor she hired.
Carlos wants Lessi badly. He truly likes her but because she is married he respectfully keeps his distance and his attraction to her hidden; but not very well, because she is a married woman. Carlos is observant enough to see that Lessi's marriage is not a good one. In fact, it is Carlos that sees Robert with another woman. Of course he doesn't tell Lessi right away because he thinks it's not his business. He was wrong not to tell her as soon as he found out. Regardless, since Carlos saw Robert cheating, that was his justification to pursue Lessi. As far as he was concerned, Robert didn't deserve her.
Carlos and Lessi were sweet together and had great chemistry. They became friends before anything else. The first time they were intimate together was after she found out about Robert cheating. But she was still married. Lessi was not going to stay with Robert. She resigned herself to the fact that her marriage was definitely over. She was not taking Robert back. Not ever! In addition, after a lot of crying and reflecting, she realized her marriage was probably over long before she found out about Robert's infidelity.
I was glad that Carlos and Lessi had found their HEA together. Overall this was a sweet story but very slow in development of their relationship. I could respect that since Lessi was married. Truth is the slow burn made their getting together all the more sweeter.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed a complimentary copy of this novel from the author.*
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December 29, 2014
Complimentary copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Lessi is married, though not happily. Her husband Robert works long hours, and the two haven’t been intimate in months. When she begins to pressure him about their relationship, he decides that in order to make it up to her, she should pursue the home remodel that she has been dreaming about since they bought the home years ago, when they were first married.
Carlos is a contractor, taking over the family business once his father retired. He has a brother he’d like to see take part in the business, but he’s not interested, leaving Carlos with his hands full. When he meets Lessi to give her a quote on the remodel, he soon finds himself attracted to her, and being in her house every day, seeing the hurt her husband’s absence is causing, he decides to make a move for her. It’s obvious that Lessi is attracted to him as well, however Lessi has taken the vow of “for better or worse” seriously, and refuses to betray her husband.
Once the truth gets out about Robert’s extra-curricular activities, Lessi takes the bull by the horns and acts on her feelings for Carlos. She finds the passion that has always been missing from her marriage and decides that things need to change. The remodel of their home is a symbol of their marriage itself, things change, and not always in a way that is agreeable to both parties.
Under Construction is novella length and is a quick easy read. While well written, I couldn’t help but feel that I really didn’t “know” the characters all that well. There was definitely an attraction between Carlos and Lessi, however I wasn’t able to really feel the passion between the two. Yes, the love scenes were steamy, however they seemed to go from cold to hot in the blink of an eye in a case of instalove. This was a solid four star read for me. It is easily read in one sitting and would be great on the beach or vacation. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more from Ms. Rossi!
Lessi is married, though not happily. Her husband Robert works long hours, and the two haven’t been intimate in months. When she begins to pressure him about their relationship, he decides that in order to make it up to her, she should pursue the home remodel that she has been dreaming about since they bought the home years ago, when they were first married.
Carlos is a contractor, taking over the family business once his father retired. He has a brother he’d like to see take part in the business, but he’s not interested, leaving Carlos with his hands full. When he meets Lessi to give her a quote on the remodel, he soon finds himself attracted to her, and being in her house every day, seeing the hurt her husband’s absence is causing, he decides to make a move for her. It’s obvious that Lessi is attracted to him as well, however Lessi has taken the vow of “for better or worse” seriously, and refuses to betray her husband.
Once the truth gets out about Robert’s extra-curricular activities, Lessi takes the bull by the horns and acts on her feelings for Carlos. She finds the passion that has always been missing from her marriage and decides that things need to change. The remodel of their home is a symbol of their marriage itself, things change, and not always in a way that is agreeable to both parties.
Under Construction is novella length and is a quick easy read. While well written, I couldn’t help but feel that I really didn’t “know” the characters all that well. There was definitely an attraction between Carlos and Lessi, however I wasn’t able to really feel the passion between the two. Yes, the love scenes were steamy, however they seemed to go from cold to hot in the blink of an eye in a case of instalove. This was a solid four star read for me. It is easily read in one sitting and would be great on the beach or vacation. I’ll definitely be on the lookout for more from Ms. Rossi!
July 25, 2014
**Copy from the author for an honest review**
This was a novella size book that is quick and easy to read.
Lessi is in an unhappy marriage and when remodelling of their home is taking place her husband walks out.
Her sexy contractor Carlos picks up quickly that things are not right and the sexual tension is strong. However it is only when he sees the husband kissing another woman that he starts to make his move.
I liked the fact that Lessi stayed strong to her marriage vows until she knew things were over and she was strong enough to resist Carlos until then.
Also liked the fact that after giving her husband the boot she took a little time out to adjust to see what she really wanted.
This was a novella size book that is quick and easy to read.
Lessi is in an unhappy marriage and when remodelling of their home is taking place her husband walks out.
Her sexy contractor Carlos picks up quickly that things are not right and the sexual tension is strong. However it is only when he sees the husband kissing another woman that he starts to make his move.
I liked the fact that Lessi stayed strong to her marriage vows until she knew things were over and she was strong enough to resist Carlos until then.
Also liked the fact that after giving her husband the boot she took a little time out to adjust to see what she really wanted.
April 7, 2016
Under Construction is the author's first foray into the contemporary romance genre. I picked it up on a lark and had no expectations whatsoever. I was sucked in after only a few pages into the story and each time I had to put it down I couldn't wait to return to the book. I will definitely be reading more of Mila Rossi.
P.S. There were some typos throughout the book.
P.S. There were some typos throughout the book.
June 11, 2014
I really enjoyed this book...the characters are funny and energetic...it is such a fun read and easy to follow..once I started reading this, I could not put it down...you will really love reading this...happy reading...
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April 15, 2016Wife is still married when she gets involved with the "hero"...that's cheating. Didn't like that.
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