All or Nothing at All (The Billionaire Builders)

All or Nothing at All is about love, relationships, lies and betrayal.
Sydney Greene has loved Tristan Pierce for as long as she could remember. As a child, she played games with him and even helped him to win against his brothers. As a teen, she followed him around like a heart-sick puppy and as a woman she relished in his intimate touch. Sydney's love for Tristan, was so complete, that she even let him go, so he could reach his goals.

Tristan was tired of working for his father. He decided to go to New York and make a name for himself. He half-heartedly threw out an invitation for Sidney to accompany him to New York. Sydney needed much more than that, though, to leave the only family she’d ever known. If Tristan had only told her that he loved her, she would have gone. However, not uttering the words that Sydney needed, especially, after a night of passion, cost Tristan. He wouldn’t know just how much, though, for several years, and then, the truth would shatter him.

Sydney never intended to keep her secret from Tristan, but she did. And, when he came back from New York wanting to renew their romantic relationship, she knew that the time had come. She’d have to be honest with him, even if it meant losing him all over again.

All or Nothing at All is a well-written, enjoyable, light romance. If you love second chance contemporary romances, then All or Nothing at All is the book for you.

Thank you, Gallery Books Publishing and NetGalley, for my advanced review copy.

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All or Nothing at All by Jennifer Probst All or Nothing at All (Billionaire Builders, #3)
by Jennifer Probst (Goodreads Author)
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book provided by InkSlinger PR and the author. Thank you so much for the reviewing opportunity!

Although this book is a part of a series, it can also be read as a standalone.

As expected of Probst's writing, once again she delivered a heartwarming story about young love and second chances.

Probst's writing has a way of tugging at your heartstrings and offset a series of emotions. The first half of the book was addictive, the readers were introduced to Tristan and Sydney who were lovers turned frenemies and were forced to work together. The underlying chemistry and tension kept me going, but it wasn't until the second half that things started to heat up.

Although Tristan and Sydney reignited old sparks, there was a giant elephant in the closet that needed to be addressed. It was angsty, heartbreaking and tear-jerking and I enjoyed every second of it.

However, I do find that the story was a little bit too dramatic for my liking where in fact Tristan and Sydney could achieve their HEA way earlier instead of waiting for 7 years. I guess that's the pink elephant in my review!

This was my first Jennifer Probst book and I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. I am always skeptical when I read a book that is part of a standalone series, but this series definitely can be read out of order. I will most definitely be adding the first two books to my TBR list.

First, let me start off by telling you that the author flawlessly created the perfect alpha male. Tristan comes across laid back, but he just eludes power in every way. Except he has a small flaw that makes you fall completely head over heels for him. Sydney has loved him since she was 8 years old and she has gone from needy girl to confident and sassy women. These two have history and things start to change between them when Sydney presents this huge business proposal and requests to be made CFO. This forces Tristan to see Sydney in a different light and work side by side with her on this project. He decides that he wants a second chance and he won't take "no" for an answer. These two have off the charts chemistry and this constant power struggle going on through this entire book. Sydney has a secret that could tear them apart and you will find out if the past is just too much to overcome the present. I loved how the author uses flashbacks to spin the story and give it depth. This book is very well written and I highly recommend checking out this book.

The underlying connection between Sydney and Tristan have been hinted through the previous books but All or Nothing at All was their book and I was excited to see how it would all play out. I truly enjoyed the first 60-65% of this story. The back and forth between the two and their interaction and banter were fun and I liked them. I also enjoyed seeing how their relationship changed as the story progressed and how they were trying again for something real. The background of Sydney and Tristan was important as it sheds light to the present and I couldn’t wait to read how it would go. It was a sweet and sexy build up. I also enjoyed the family atmosphere between the brothers and their girls so it was nice seeing everyone and the bond they had. But of course it wouldn’t be all peachy. Sydney has a secret that she’s been keeping and when it comes out things change. And it was when this secret was discovered that the story went downhill for me. I didn’t like how things played out and I wasn’t a fan of Tristan and his actions. By the end, the author did her best to make everything all great again but for me it was all over. I couldn’t get over certain things. Overall what started out as a good read turned out by the end to be one that I wasn’t a fan of. The majority of the book was great and it is because of that I am giving it 3 stars.

Another fantastic book by Jennifer Probst that I couldn't put down until I'd finished it. ALL OF NOTHING AT ALL tugged at my heartstrings and I just had to read on until I knew Tristan and Sydney had worked everything out between them. It was touch and go throughout the book. Just when it looked like they'd found their happiness something happened to change everything again.

All or Nothing at All is the third and final book in the Billionaire Builders series. In my opinion, she saved the best for last. Ms Probst not only finally gives the last Pierce brother his happily ever after, she wraps up the stories for the other two brothers, Caleb and Dalton. She puts a pretty bow on the three brothers tumultuous relationship too. They had a really rocky start, but have not only worked out their differences, they're closer than ever. Sydney's little daughter, Becca, gets honorable mention for being a ray of sunshine and laughter whenever she graced the pages.

This book has it all. Laughs, great dialogue, characters you'll love, plenty of angst, some heartwrenching and some heartwarming moments, and steamy, emotional sex scenes. Like I said. I could not put it down! 4.5 stars

~Complimentary copy downloaded from NetGalley. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Jennifer Probst knows how to hit you in the feels and that is exactly what she does in the latest book in her Billionaire Builders series. I admit that I am late to the joy that is this series. I received a copy of All or Nothing at All without realizing it was part three of a series. One thing that is great about Probst, you don’t have to read the first two books in this series to find joy in the storytelling. Sure, there are times when you want to know more about the background characters but that happens with any story.

After finishing All or Nothing at All I decided to look around my book room at my house to see if I had any more books by this amazing author. I have read some Probst books before from the Searching For series and really liked them. As I searched I found Anytime, Anyplace. Not seeing any more books by the same author I decided to read that one… You guessed it…I needed more. I use books sometimes as decoration. I use them to make a lamp taller or to be a stand for a photo. That is where I found Everywhere and Every Way. It was on a table in the living room with an easel holding another book!

So, let’s start at the beginning. Everywhere and Every Way introduces us to the Pierce brothers in a chaotic way. These brothers who lost their mom several years before in a horrific family/life altering car crash have just lost their father. It’s not that this loss is terribly upsetting for them since Christian Pierce was a very controlling, unforgiving man. However, he gets one last kick in when he makes the future family business stringent on the Caleb Pierce and his two brothers Tristan and Dalton working together, living together and making a profit.

Morgan Raines is a woman who means business. She is a housing designer - not just interiors - everything from the size and shape of the home to the tile and light fixtures. She is not afraid to grab her pink hammer and help frame walls if the need arises. Morgan is a proper southern lady who is seen as very genteel and “too clean” by Cal Pierce. Throughout Everywhere and Every Way these two are drawn together while being drawn to one another. This man who had hardened his heart after losing his mother to death and his fiancee to cheating seems to have finally met his match. Morgan is not without her secrets… secrets that are very personal and painful for her to relive.

In Anytime, Any Place we are properly introduced to the fiesty owner of a local bar - My Place. Readers met her briefly in Everywhere and Every Way but in Anytime, Any Place the story is focused on Ms. Raven Stratton and the youngest Pierce brother Dalton. We learned in the first book of the Billionaire Builder series that the matriarch of the family had died in a fiery car crash alongside a man they did not know. Not only that, but the car was loaded with suitcases and tickets to Paris. Now we learn that Raven’s father is the mystery man in question. After the death of their mother, the Pierce brothers sought to ruin the name of Raven’s father. After learning who these three men were in the first book and kicking them out of her bar, Raven is now reliving the loss of her father and the hatred she feels for this family.

Dalton Pierce is the youngest of the three brothers and has never met a woman he didn’t like...and they always like him. That is, until Raven. It doesn’t seem to matter what he says or what he does she continues to shut him down. If being persistent is the key to winning, Dalton is doing the best he can. He frequents My Place, learning more about Raven, her employees and her bar. He is known for his skill with wood - cabinets, beams and antique pieces. He works to restore and repair - a gift his mother always told him he got from her father. Dalton is the baby of the family and he loved his mother very much. After her death, he felt very betrayed and lost by what he saw as leaving the family. As this book progresses, despite her stubbornness and resentment, Raven agrees to let Dalton restore her antique bar. As he works at My Place, she grows closer to Dalton and learns to trust and depend on him. She knows who he and his brothers are to her story but he does not know who she is.

The final book in this series so far (and the one that I read first) is All or Nothing at All. Sydney Green has had a presence in each of the other books. She works at Pierce brothers as their business manager. She grew up with the brothers and is not afraid to boss them around or tell them what she thinks. She is afraid of Tristan. Not in a physical way, but in an emotional one. Sydney has been in love with Tristan Pierce for as long as she can remember. They had a secret romance when they were younger. After he lost his mom he could not take being around his father anymore and left town. Sydney was left behind with a little someone extra - her daughter Becca. Sydney quickly got married and everyone thought the baby was her husband’s child - even Tristan. Now that he is back in town, working alongside her everyday, Sydney tries her best to keep her work life and her personal life with her daughter seperate, but it is hard. Both Cal and Tristan are “uncle’s” to Becca - not knowing that they really are her uncles! When Tristan and Sydney start working closer together he starts spending more time with Becca, which makes Sydney very nervous! This draw to one another is something both of these people have fought for a very long time - but sometimes you just have to give in.

Wow. I have enjoyed the other books in the series, but this one was by far my favorite.

Some books just work. The appeal of the second chance, the changes in the relationship between Tristan and Sydney as the book develops, and their realizations about the things that happened in the past, and the why behind them, was really compelling.

This book drew me in from the beginning, and I was not able to put it down. I also thought the plotting was interesting, as the way the book develops, and the way the characters develop, left me feeling differently at the end about Sydney's actions than I did at the beginning. I think this was why I was able to connect so completely. In order for them to have their happily ever after, Tristan has to forgive Sydney. I found that I was also able to see her behavior differently, and that helped me being able to be really behind the end of the story.

Jennifer Probst is a favorite of mine, usually for this reason. I am drawn into the characters and her writing just works for me. This book was no exception. I am sad to see the series go, but I could not have asked for a better conclusion.

I recommend this title.

Ahhhh what a beautifully angsty second chance story!

Tristan and Sydney had so much chemistry! She's loved Tristan since she was 8 and it took him a while to see her as something more than the cute little girl who hung out with his family. I was really surprised that she was willing to keep their relationship a secret, but I was glad she chose not to go with him all those years ago. Then, flash to know and they barely speak and she is still in love with him, but they try to keep their distance from one another and it just doesn't work.

I have to say, I thought Tristan was a real jerk. He wanted what he wanted and didn't take into account Sydney's feelings and what she was telling him. I was glad there towards the end when she stood up to him and said she deserved better. Of course, that was just the kick he needed to realize he had been a jerk and that he was with her for his happiness, not hers. I don't know that I'd have forgiven him quite as easily, but she has loved him forever LOL

I'm sad to say goodbye to this series. It was really great and I loved it all :)

*thanks to InkSlinger PR for sharing a copy of this with me*

While I have read several books by Jennifer Probst, I have to say this one is my favorite so far. While this is a second chance romance with a secret child thrown into the mix, the romance between Tristan and Sydney is so much more than that. Sydney has always loved Tristan since she was a little girl but Tristan has for most of his life taken Sydney for granted. So when Tristan left Sydney to make a life for his own in New York, Sydney did what she needed to do both for herself and for their daughter. Years later, Tristan is forced to work with Sydney at the same company and realizes she is definitely not the girl he left behind. What I particularly liked was how strong of a character Sydney became after Tristan left. Even after Tristan returned, she held her own at the family business and had earned everyone's respect, even Tristan's. Strong without being too strong if that makes sense. This is the third book in the series but it can easily be read on its own. I did, but now I want to go back and read the first two just because I want more of the Billionaire Builders.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this novel.

This is Tristan and Sydney's story. Tristan is the middle brother of the Pierce brothers. Tristan states what he wants and goes forth. Sydney is thoughtful and looks at the whole picture. It seems that he and Sydney are at odds most of the time. In this well written story we are able to see past events - things shared, lost, and gained.
Stands are taken, threats are made and comprises are met. A breaking down of walls to gain access to the hearts true feelings.

Tristan was one closed off soul and even I thought he was a hard nut to crack. I may have got where he was coming from with the way his father acted towards him when he was a teenager to young adult but his heart of steel was an ego buster. I don't think anyone had the strength in which Sydney displayed but as a parent we do some crazy things for the sake of our child's well being either it be before birth or after. In our mind the rationale outways the consequences every time.

This was a hard story to grasp but I rallied around the fact that on a personal level I connect with Sydney and understood her reasoning more so than not. Mother Bear and doubt for the win. Your heart for the protection.

This was the last of the Pierce brothers individual story but I hope to get one more from them because although they found their way back to one another there is still some growth to be had. One of my favorite series by Jennifer and I hated to see my device at 100%.

Jennifer Probst is back in her Pierce Brothers series and boy was it great. I loved that we finally see what happened with Tristan and Sydney. After years apart the sexual tension between them is to the point where everybody in the family knows it will be explosive. Sydney has grown up and Tristan is going through hell for his feelings towards her. She has always been a friend to him and once upon a time was his whole world until she denied him. Being with her is making him see deep inside him which no other woman has done before in his life. The attraction and wowza the sexual chemistry just sizzled with each kiss and glance between them. Jennifer Probst shined in this one and after waiting so long for Tristan’s story it was worth the wait. Loved it.

"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."

I make a dang fine picture..sitting on the couch..crying lol
Happy tears but still!
Boy, this book put me through an emotional rollercoaster.
I loved and adored all the chracters, every single one of the brothers and their women.
I loved Sydney with a passion. she is smart and kind hearted, she loves with her all heart and she gives freely. She grew up a lot in the course of the story and I couldn't be more proud of her!
Tristan..let's just say it took me a while to warm up to him, but having his POv helped a lot, cause I felt I could understand his struggles and fears and battles with himself and Sydney.
There are a lot of up and downs but what I loved most was the fact that their story was so real, raw and relatable.
It was beautiful, emotional, fun and flirty, never a dull moment and kept me glued til the end.

I have really enjoyed getting to know the Pierce Brothers. Smart, creative, complicated are the skills they know best, but underneath all drama, hurt and secrets lies a really strong family. Cal, Dalton and Tristan love each other, they just express it differently. Isn't that what family is all about? Making what should be the most simple of tasks, anything but. Sydney and Tristan should be experts at that. Their love was a long time coming but ended all too soon. Or did It? Can they rebuild the trust they lost and the love they let slip way? Through the wounded pride and long withheld secrets, for me the most priceless of moments were the interactions between Becca and Tristan. Watching them go from wary strangers to building a tentative connection was such a sweet sight to behold. I fell in love.

A heartwarming and heartbreaking book. Sydney Green and Tristan Pierce had a history. One that includes a secret Sydney kept from Tristan for 7years. She thought she was doing the right thing, but maybe she was wrong.
When he came back for his fathers funeral things still were strained. They worked together and kept it professional. But she she deserved more for all she did. He didn’t think so. They still had chemistry between them even though she moved on without out.

See what happens. Will he forgive her or walk away again?

Must read the series.

This was hands down, my FAVORITE in the ”Billionaire Builders” series! Throughout each installment, we were given tiny pieces to Tristan and Sydney’s story. It was obvious that they shared a past that was filled with heartbreak and regret which later turned into intense resentment on both sides and out of all the couples in this series, these two intrigued me the most. Tristan was my favorite Pierce brother! This story was packed with angst, smoldering steam, and utter heartbreak which at times had tears streaming down my face. Jennifer Probst has written another sensational series! If you love the ”friends to lovers/second chance romance/enemies to lovers” tropes, then you will definitely want to check this one out!

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of the book.

Spoiler alert: I cried. This was so good. It had everything - a second chance romance, a HUGE secret (that you discover in the prologue) and so much love, angst, and heat. I couldn't put it down. Sydney and Tristan's story touched my heart in such an incredible way. Jennifer Probst told the tale masterfully, the way she dropped in flashbacks was perfect. I've read Brady and Charlie's story, but now I have to go back and read about how Cal and Dalton (Tristan's brothers) found love and see more of the interesting family dynamic that's hinted at in the final installment of this brilliant series. 4.5 out of 5 wine glasses, easily.

This series. I mean from the first book Jennifer Probst had me hooked. I love the concept of this HGTV based world of the Pierce Brothers. Tristen and Sydney's story saved the best for last so to speak. These two had so much history and hurt and emotion between them. It was totally a second chance, but also a hate to love vibe because there were so many hurts between them. When it was good between them it was amazing and hot and at times sweet. But then things were revealed and coldness settled and I wanted to punch Tristan so many times! I ached for Sydney and yelled at her in the next breath. This was a definite fight to get to their happy ever after, but oh so worth it!!

Tristan doesn't mind laying his expectations on the table, “you heard me. I refuse to be used and abused without getting fed properly and treated like more than a body. I’m a person.” He grabbed his shirt..." Tristan likes knowing his woman is well satisfied, "she grunted. “Between horseback riding and you, I’ll be hobbling around today.” Satisfaction curled in his gut. Good. A man had done his job if his woman couldn’t walk the next day." I liked this book out of this series this one has more angst in it and I enjoyed every second of it. Tristan is a stubborn man and Sydney is a stubborn woman it was fun watching the sparks fly.

3 stars

All or Nothing at All by Jennifer Probst was a good read.

I enjoyed the writing, the storyline held my interest and I didn't want to put it down.
This was one of those books that you might not like the actions of the main character but you also can't stop reading as you need to see how the story will unfold and how will these two passionate characters move forward after the hurt and mistrust between them.

All or Nothing as All is the third book in the Billionaire Builders Series, each book has been a good read and I highly recommend them.

This was such a beautiful and heart warming second chance at love story. Tristan and Sydney's journey back to one another was painful, hopeful and sweet. From the beginning you will be rooting for them both. I loved the way the author brought the past and present together as we got to see the story from both sides and see where they were both coming from. The writing was outstanding and so good, you are pulled in and not able to put the book down once you get started. I loved this whole series and I highly recommend you read this one.

What a sexy story! Tristan and Sydney were a mess but it all works out in the end. Their chemistry is off the charts but Sydney's big secret almost keeps them from having their HEA. I was really surprised at Tristan's solution and a little put off by his barbaric attitude. It was refreshing when he finally analyzed himself and stopped putting all the blame on Sydney. Overall, though, I really enjoyed this story and I loved the secondary characters.

ARC provided in exhange for an honest review.

When Tristan finds out the truth he goes about fixing it in a cave man way. Sydney isn't impressed with his approach and isn't truly happy. The journey to finding their happiness is key to succeeding in love and life. I feel like Sydney made the right choice at the time and had things gone differently their future wouldn't be what it becomes.
Throughout the series there's been a lot of tension between Tristan and Sydney. Ever wonder why? You find out all the details in All Or Nothing At All.

THIS BOOK WAS AMAZING !!!! Sexy hot and so totally captivating that I just couldn't put it down. So sad that this series has come to an end . I will truly miss the stories about these three brothers and their significant others . The storylines were phenomenal. Jennifer Probst gives her readers the best of the best and we definitely thank her for all her incredible books....

I really enjoyed this book!! This is the first book I've read in this series and I plan to go back and read the other brothers books as well. Very sweet second chance romance with a good amount of sexy time!

I really liked and enjoyed this book. Really a great story, very emotional and full of romance. I have really loved this series and loved spending time with the Pierce brothers. Sad to see this series go but I loved and enjoyed every minute, cant wait to see what the author does next!

This was my first Jennifer Probst book, so I wasn't sure what to expect - but I loved this story! There were times I wanted to throw my Kindle across the room, but this ended up being an amazing story!!