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Building Love
Can a small town capture this cosmopolitan's heart?
"He's cute, sure, but is that enough?"
Flipping old houses is just a hobby for computer programmer Andre Grignot, but that doesn't mean he's going to neglect the details. When his latest purchase needs a perfect set of built-in shelves, he calls in a real master carpenter Devin Wallace. Between his good looks and his perfect work, Andre's ready to fall head over heels. The only trouble is that he's still technically this guy's boss!
"I'm ready to settle down, but is he?"
Devin's just a small-town boy with steady hands and a good eye, which makes it hard not to notice that his new employer is seriously hot. Soon sparks are flying, and Devin's thinking long-term, but is this romance just a flash in the pan? Andre seems to have taken to life in Oak Hill, and Devin can't help hoping that he wants to stay, but he's been burned before by summer boys who never stay.
"Our lives have been so different, can we really find a place in the middle to come together?"
When Devin finds out about Andre's plan to sell the Oak Hill house and move on, his heart comes close to cracking. Can these two find a place that's all their own, or was it never meant to be forever?
Building Love is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA and no cliffhangers.
"He's cute, sure, but is that enough?"
Flipping old houses is just a hobby for computer programmer Andre Grignot, but that doesn't mean he's going to neglect the details. When his latest purchase needs a perfect set of built-in shelves, he calls in a real master carpenter Devin Wallace. Between his good looks and his perfect work, Andre's ready to fall head over heels. The only trouble is that he's still technically this guy's boss!
"I'm ready to settle down, but is he?"
Devin's just a small-town boy with steady hands and a good eye, which makes it hard not to notice that his new employer is seriously hot. Soon sparks are flying, and Devin's thinking long-term, but is this romance just a flash in the pan? Andre seems to have taken to life in Oak Hill, and Devin can't help hoping that he wants to stay, but he's been burned before by summer boys who never stay.
"Our lives have been so different, can we really find a place in the middle to come together?"
When Devin finds out about Andre's plan to sell the Oak Hill house and move on, his heart comes close to cracking. Can these two find a place that's all their own, or was it never meant to be forever?
Building Love is a standalone gay romance novel with a HEA and no cliffhangers.
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First published March 23, 2017
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Elaine Ashford
22 books56 followersElaine Ashford has worked in customer service, graphic design, property management, and banking. When she's not writing, she can be found pursuing her interest in athletic young men and long walks on the beach.
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House flipping computer jock and his woodworking contractor: their tale . Characters are done finely, good complex plot, brilliant setting. Story weaves to a fun satisfying resolution. Worth the read.
As I am a gatherer of books, I collect books and ebooks from a variety of sources: Goodreads wins, Bookhub, BookFunnel, emails from authors and publishers, and others. I do lose track of their sources. But, as a reader, I feel I should give an honest, unencumbered review for all I read.
House flipping computer jock and his woodworking contractor: their tale . Characters are done finely, good complex plot, brilliant setting. Story weaves to a fun satisfying resolution. Worth the read.
As I am a gatherer of books, I collect books and ebooks from a variety of sources: Goodreads wins, Bookhub, BookFunnel, emails from authors and publishers, and others. I do lose track of their sources. But, as a reader, I feel I should give an honest, unencumbered review for all I read.
March 26, 2017
Building Love by Elaine Ashford is a standalone gay romance. I was intrigued to find a standalone book with more mature characters from Elaine as I have previously only read her sports themed YA books.
The story take place in a small Minnesotan town called Oak Hill. One of the main characters moves there to flip an old mansion as he really likes the wooden window frames on the kitchen window. He then hires the other main character to build him wooden bookshelves and they just can't keep their hands to themselves and start sleeping together.
Their relationship is going strong when suddenly it's called to test with a sudden job offer from out of town firm. The other can't imagine moving anywhere from the town he has lived his whole live in and the other hasn't stayed in one place for more than couple of years in his life..
Finally love wins and there is a cute kitten in the book as well! Who could say no to that? <3
What I liked about the book is the storyline itself. It moves along wonderfully and there is just right amount of sex involved to make it a hot read! I also liked that once the MCs get together their life is not just perfect all of a sudden but they face obstacles but somehow manage to conquere them and move on even stronger than before.
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I was given an Arc of the book in return of the honest review.
The story take place in a small Minnesotan town called Oak Hill. One of the main characters moves there to flip an old mansion as he really likes the wooden window frames on the kitchen window. He then hires the other main character to build him wooden bookshelves and they just can't keep their hands to themselves and start sleeping together.
Their relationship is going strong when suddenly it's called to test with a sudden job offer from out of town firm. The other can't imagine moving anywhere from the town he has lived his whole live in and the other hasn't stayed in one place for more than couple of years in his life..
Finally love wins and there is a cute kitten in the book as well! Who could say no to that? <3
What I liked about the book is the storyline itself. It moves along wonderfully and there is just right amount of sex involved to make it a hot read! I also liked that once the MCs get together their life is not just perfect all of a sudden but they face obstacles but somehow manage to conquere them and move on even stronger than before.
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I was given an Arc of the book in return of the honest review.
March 27, 2017
This was an amazing story from Elaine. In her previous stories her male characters have been in college and have had relationships based on this phase of their lives. In this story we (the readers) are introduced to male characters that are in a later stage of their lives and the story benefits from this. The story is well written, flows wonderfully, and has an amazing cast of characters. I really enjoyed the development of the men and how they are exploring their new relationship. Elaine had always been a good author but this book is by far her best.
Building Love is the story of a man who moves every few years to a new city to flip a house that he desires and then moves on. He is not able to settle down and works just so that he can afford to re-build old houses (this being his true passion). When he moves to a new town he meets a wonderful woodworker and they develop a relationship.
I loved that the story was over around a year, not instant anything, and that each of the lead males had their own issues with this new love. I also really loved Mac, great addition. The story was cleanly written, well done, flowed beautiful and was full of wonderful emotions. I immediately connected to the characters and was rooting for them the entire time. I truly believe that this is Elaine’s best work and any reader will enjoy their time in this world. It just lightened my heart and satisfied my craving for love. I received an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
Building Love is the story of a man who moves every few years to a new city to flip a house that he desires and then moves on. He is not able to settle down and works just so that he can afford to re-build old houses (this being his true passion). When he moves to a new town he meets a wonderful woodworker and they develop a relationship.
I loved that the story was over around a year, not instant anything, and that each of the lead males had their own issues with this new love. I also really loved Mac, great addition. The story was cleanly written, well done, flowed beautiful and was full of wonderful emotions. I immediately connected to the characters and was rooting for them the entire time. I truly believe that this is Elaine’s best work and any reader will enjoy their time in this world. It just lightened my heart and satisfied my craving for love. I received an ARC and am leaving a voluntary review.
March 28, 2017
Building Love is such a sweet and steamy story.
Devin wants to stop looking and find the last one.
Andre is used to being on his own and moving around.
Can this match work or is it doomed before it begins.
I volunteered for an advance reader copy for an honest review.
Devin wants to stop looking and find the last one.
Andre is used to being on his own and moving around.
Can this match work or is it doomed before it begins.
I volunteered for an advance reader copy for an honest review.
April 1, 2017
Another great story by Elaine Ashford. Building Love starts out a little slow but it was an engaging story that was well written and nicely edited. I liked the chemistry between Devin and Andre. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
April 3, 2017
Meh. Chemistry wasn't really there, but the cat was cute.
April 4, 2017
this book was okay.
April 6, 2017
A little re-programming
Can make a world of difference. Every nomadic souls endless journeys will come to an end when their heart finally finds its home.
Loved these adorably diverse characters.
Can make a world of difference. Every nomadic souls endless journeys will come to an end when their heart finally finds its home.
Loved these adorably diverse characters.
April 15, 2017
Building Love is the first book by Elaine Ashford I have read and it is such a nice read. It is beautifully developed and paced perfectly rather than all happening so fast that you feel you blink and you have missed something. I loved the fact Devin and Andre both have past 'issues' to explore with broken hearts and relationships. I also enjoyed that one was used to being in one place all his life, while the other simply moved from place to place and how this was resolved.
Elaine builds a story that is well developed and has the right amount of sweetness, angst and sparks. Another one to add to your TBR pile...I look forward to exploring more by this author.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book
Elaine builds a story that is well developed and has the right amount of sweetness, angst and sparks. Another one to add to your TBR pile...I look forward to exploring more by this author.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book
April 14, 2017
Will love be enough for a free spirit to put down roots?
When leaf in the wind Andre meets toughly rooted Devin sparks fly and love blooms. What happens when the wind blows again, will Andre put down roots or float away? Andre blows into Devin's small town with the intention of flipping a house and flying away again, he never planned on meeting Devin. Devin agrees to do some custom carpentry for Andre, however he felt a connection too strong to ignore and thought Andre felt the same. Last minute bushiness trips and undisclosed plans put a strain on the new relationship. Sweet story with great characters (even if they are not that great at communication)
**I voluntarily chose to review a copy of this book and I have not been compensated in any way**
When leaf in the wind Andre meets toughly rooted Devin sparks fly and love blooms. What happens when the wind blows again, will Andre put down roots or float away? Andre blows into Devin's small town with the intention of flipping a house and flying away again, he never planned on meeting Devin. Devin agrees to do some custom carpentry for Andre, however he felt a connection too strong to ignore and thought Andre felt the same. Last minute bushiness trips and undisclosed plans put a strain on the new relationship. Sweet story with great characters (even if they are not that great at communication)
**I voluntarily chose to review a copy of this book and I have not been compensated in any way**
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