Bricks and Mortar

by Ten J. Howard

Intelligent and beautiful Manhattan real estate mogul Omega Bouvier is the embodiment of success. When swindler Bernie Madoff was arrested in 2008, seeing Mrs. Madoff stand by her man causes Omega to reflect on an earlier point in her life.

Emotionally abandoned by her mother and growing up sheltered as a Jehovah’s Witness, Omega struggles to find her place and purpose in the world. Upon graduation from Dartmouth, she takes a job as a publicist in Miami, just as the South Beach Renaissance takes off.

As Omega climbs the professional ladder, she remains woefully inexperienced when it comes to matters of the heart—until one night, she meets Zion Bram.

The charismatic financial guru convinces Omega that he needs her on his team, and Omega hesitantly gives in to his powers of persuasion. Omega tries to keep their relationship professional, while secretly longing for his touch. As they work together, the line between business and pleasure becomes blurred.

When Zion reveals his intentions, their connection explodes into a white-hot passion that fulfills Omega’s every desire, both loving and erotic. But is Zion too good to be true? Can Omega, who treasures her freedom above all else, trust this man?

295 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 10, 2015

Reviews

[SALLY WHITE · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Goodreads for sending me this book. An enjoyable, easy read with Omega, the main character, being very likeable. I was keen to see that she did well running her real estate empire. The story also deals with her relationships and I found myself always rooting for Omega. I read the book in a couple of days and I gather this is the authors first novel. I would recommend this book as a great holiday read and I will definitely read her next novel.

[Ten Howard · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Howard shows many strengths in her debut novel...A perfect tale for fans of Scandal's Olivia Pope." ---Kirkus Reviews

[Melissa]

Received this book today as a Goodreads Firstreads win.Signed by the author.Looks good.Will review when read.

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

* I received this book for free from Goodreads First Reads. *

I took a little while to really get into the story, but the more I read, the more the book picked up steam. The biggest disappointment was where it ended because I wanted more. I was completely enthralled and would love for there to be a sequel.

[Joan Thrasher]

I loved reading this book . It was my first book by Ten J. Howard and I will certainly read more of her books . Bricks and Mortar took an unexpected turn toward the end that I didn't expect . It is a very good read and I will rate it as a 5 star .

[Jenee Rager · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm still processing this one. I'll do a better review later.