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Construction vs Corporate #1
Unbalanced
One man builds the city while the other man runs it. When do they realize they both want the same girl? Who will come out on top and what will it cost them?
Johanna Cooper needs to leave her small hometown for reasons she is unwilling to share with anyone. She knows she is running from a past that she may never escape, but for now, she needs to get as far away as possible. Her destination is unclear until she meets a guy named Noah Crosby by accident. Her life as Johanna Cooper will never be the same, and she has no idea what is to come.
Hudson Turner runs his construction crew that lands him the most prominent contracts in New York City. The same city he dislikes so much. He cannot wait for the weekends to come so he can go home to New Jersey where he is building his life. Someday when his heart heals from a cheating ex-girlfriend, he wants the white picket fence with a wife and kids. The problem with that is, he may never trust a woman with his heart ever again.
Landon Hayes knew from a young age that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become the CEO of the family's investment company. He laughs at being New York City most eligible bachelor. Any woman would love to become Mrs. Hayes, but the joke is on them, he has no plans of marrying. He does not want a relationship because he cannot express love to anyone.
Johanna Cooper needs to leave her small hometown for reasons she is unwilling to share with anyone. She knows she is running from a past that she may never escape, but for now, she needs to get as far away as possible. Her destination is unclear until she meets a guy named Noah Crosby by accident. Her life as Johanna Cooper will never be the same, and she has no idea what is to come.
Hudson Turner runs his construction crew that lands him the most prominent contracts in New York City. The same city he dislikes so much. He cannot wait for the weekends to come so he can go home to New Jersey where he is building his life. Someday when his heart heals from a cheating ex-girlfriend, he wants the white picket fence with a wife and kids. The problem with that is, he may never trust a woman with his heart ever again.
Landon Hayes knew from a young age that he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps and become the CEO of the family's investment company. He laughs at being New York City most eligible bachelor. Any woman would love to become Mrs. Hayes, but the joke is on them, he has no plans of marrying. He does not want a relationship because he cannot express love to anyone.
260 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 29, 2018
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May 21, 2018
I loved this book the and all the characters work well together. I really got into thier story and kept turningthe page for the next bit and before long the book was finished. A very enjoyable read and deserves the *5
May 16, 2018
Another beautifully written story by Michael James. Loved this book.
May 10, 2018
What!?
First let me say Johanna has a very hard decision to make. I love both Hudson and Landon and both men have good qualities too. But Michael James must hurry up and get the next book to us! 😁 I was so into the book until I didn't realize it was about to end! Michael don't leave us hanging, we need the next book! 😄
I highly recommend reading this book. Awesome start to a series Michael!! 👏
First let me say Johanna has a very hard decision to make. I love both Hudson and Landon and both men have good qualities too. But Michael James must hurry up and get the next book to us! 😁 I was so into the book until I didn't realize it was about to end! Michael don't leave us hanging, we need the next book! 😄
I highly recommend reading this book. Awesome start to a series Michael!! 👏
August 5, 2018
Nice twist at the end.
This is the second book I've read from Michael James. It was ok, much better than Pieces of Me, but still not great.
A single paragraph will sometimes jump to another scene or event without any explanation. Without trying to give away too much, the paragraph about searching for the father at the last hotel; rings the bell.. can't see the room numbers, I think there's about 50, walks up the stairs.. now I need to think about what to say to my father now that I found him on the balcony.. what?!
I can't think of the best way to describe other than it's choppy writing, it doesn't flow well.
I do want to know how the story ends, so I'll probably read book 2 despite the choppiness.
This is the second book I've read from Michael James. It was ok, much better than Pieces of Me, but still not great.
A single paragraph will sometimes jump to another scene or event without any explanation. Without trying to give away too much, the paragraph about searching for the father at the last hotel; rings the bell.. can't see the room numbers, I think there's about 50, walks up the stairs.. now I need to think about what to say to my father now that I found him on the balcony.. what?!
I can't think of the best way to describe other than it's choppy writing, it doesn't flow well.
I do want to know how the story ends, so I'll probably read book 2 despite the choppiness.
April 30, 2018
Wow!! Michael James has done it again! Each time I open one of this authors books I get a story of so much excitement and emotions. This story starts with the beautiful Johanna battling her way away from her ex. She leaves all behind for a fresh start, meeting three men along her way that will play a big part of her new life. Noah, Hudson, and Landon. What will come of these three, well dig in to this amazing, edge of your seat cliffhanger that will leave your heart pounding wondering what will happen next with each page you turn! Looking forward to seeing where this author takes these characters next! 💗
September 2, 2018
Great characters and story
This story grab a hold of me. I was anxious to read more about these characters. The relationship between the hard working, dirt under his nails Hudson. The silver spoon equally hardworking Landon. The scared, yet strong, woman
Johanna.
I say strong because of her actions to take control of her life. It takes a strong woman to decide to make herself a priority and take extreme actions to get it. Her personality was described in a way that showed each layer of who she is.
The story reveals enough about each character to understand the plot yet leaves that bit that keeps you turning the pages to learn more.
Entertaining, sexy, and a great story. I'm looking forward to book 2 .
This story grab a hold of me. I was anxious to read more about these characters. The relationship between the hard working, dirt under his nails Hudson. The silver spoon equally hardworking Landon. The scared, yet strong, woman
Johanna.
I say strong because of her actions to take control of her life. It takes a strong woman to decide to make herself a priority and take extreme actions to get it. Her personality was described in a way that showed each layer of who she is.
The story reveals enough about each character to understand the plot yet leaves that bit that keeps you turning the pages to learn more.
Entertaining, sexy, and a great story. I'm looking forward to book 2 .
May 3, 2018
Fantastic, What an amazing story, I was captured from page one right up to the cliffhanger. We step into the lives of Johanna and the men she meets along the way as she runs from a small town and her ex. Noah, Hudson and Landon will become very important in her new life.
Michael James writes stories that are filled with strong emotions and passion that grip you and will keep you turning pages to find out what is going to happen next. Looking forward to finding where this story will go in the next book. I highly recommend this book and author.
Michael James writes stories that are filled with strong emotions and passion that grip you and will keep you turning pages to find out what is going to happen next. Looking forward to finding where this story will go in the next book. I highly recommend this book and author.
May 3, 2018
Loved this book. From beginning to end it had me captivated. The characters are so real, the emotion so intense it is a hard book to put down. And the cliffhanger.... what a doozy. Can't wait for book 2 of this trilogy to hit the shelves so I can continue reading. I definitely recommend this author and this book.
May 4, 2018
Over The Top Amazing
I love this book !! I love the characters !! I love the story line !! I love everything about it !! I can not wait for the next book !! Michael James is an amazing author !! 💛
I love this book !! I love the characters !! I love the story line !! I love everything about it !! I can not wait for the next book !! Michael James is an amazing author !! 💛
May 11, 2018
Brilliant
I knew michael james would nit dissapoint me another great story of a woman runnung from a ex then falls for 2 guys michael always delivers a great story he pulls you into his storys its must read cudnt put it down great work 😁
I knew michael james would nit dissapoint me another great story of a woman runnung from a ex then falls for 2 guys michael always delivers a great story he pulls you into his storys its must read cudnt put it down great work 😁
May 7, 2018
Enthralling
Such a good book! Johanna is a stubborn girl with baggage that is difficult to live with. She finds herself between two awesome guys.
Such a good book! Johanna is a stubborn girl with baggage that is difficult to live with. She finds herself between two awesome guys.
July 6, 2018
OMG what a thriller!
Michael James made sure you were pulled into his story. I cannot wait until the next book. A definite must read.
Michael James made sure you were pulled into his story. I cannot wait until the next book. A definite must read.
October 17, 2018
Unbalanced
Between men ,life can be a bitch, but sometimes you gotta chose to walk away or stay and fight. Great writing this series.moving on to book two
Between men ,life can be a bitch, but sometimes you gotta chose to walk away or stay and fight. Great writing this series.moving on to book two
September 5, 2019
Great read
I enjoyed getting to know these characters. It is a detailed story and gets you involved from the beginning to the end.
I enjoyed getting to know these characters. It is a detailed story and gets you involved from the beginning to the end.
September 29, 2019
Poorly written and structured.
It jumps wildly and at times I didn't know what was going on.
Hideous cover art.
It jumps wildly and at times I didn't know what was going on.
Hideous cover art.
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