This is the final book in the Pierce brothers, Billionaire Builders series, and this time it was Tristan’s turn. I feel like Jennifer saved the best till last! I have loved all of the stories but this was always going to be a very emotional one.

Tristan probably can’t remember a time when Sydney wasn’t a part of his life growing up. He has lots of memories of her spending time in his family kitchen with his late mother, she was like the adopted daughter of the family. As they grew from teenagers into adulthood they began dating each other.

After Tristan’s family was struck by a tragedy he was keen to move away from the home he grew up in, running away from the memories and pain. Sydney was very much in love with him but she needed to know in her heart that leaving with him was what he truly wanted and without doubt. This is why she ended up staying while Tristan left without her.

Seven years later and Sydney is now a divorced single mother of a gorgeous wee girl. Her life has changed dramatically since that time with Tristan and she now also works for Pierce brothers, in fact she has done for quite a few years now. Tristan has been back working in the family business for nearly 12 months but has kept a wide berth from Sydney, his bruised ego is still very raw.

When Sydney begins to get more involved in the development of the family business, her and Tristan end up spending a lot more time together and his icy attitude towards her begins to thaw. Not only that but he also starts to bond more with her daughter Becca and OMG there are so many cute moments between these two!

It does not take long for the familiar feelings between Tristan and Sydney to start creeping back into their friendship and this time things are vastly different. There are some tough subjects that need to be addressed first though, before anything serious can happen between them and talking about them may just end things before they begin. Tristan is very much an all or nothing kind of guy and he needs the same from Sydney.

This was a fantastic conclusion to this series, lots of sweet heartfelt moments and lots of emotion between this couple.

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!!

The black sheep of the family gets his HEA. Tristan left his family and their family business a long time ago to pursue his own dreams. But when his dad died, he needed to go back to help his brothers keep the business within the family. What was never mentioned before is that along with leaving his family behind, he left a relationship that never got a chance it deserves. A year has passed since he got back and it’s time to revisit the past.

I wasn’t too sure how I felt about Tristan. Though his reasons for leaving is valid, how he ended the relationship with Sydney wasn’t the best way. Because of this, I questioned his love for Sidney the whole time. I don’t think he truly loved her in the beginning. He loved her, but not as much as Sidney loved him. Don’t get me wrong, I think he fell in love with her now but he didn’t truly see Sidney for who she is. Now that Sidney blossomed to be a strong independent woman, Tristan sees what he didn’t see before.

Sidney is without a doubt a smart, very strong and independent heroine. Despite her love for Tristan, she saw right through him. She was not swayed to follow him just because she was head-over-heels in love with him. Instead, she stood strong, took care of herself, and her “personal business” (won’t spoil what business it is) and grew up to be an amazing person. It shows through her friends, family, and her work at Pierce Brothers Construction. This time, Tristan will see she is more than just the scared little girl who didn’t have dreams. She is all woman, hear her roar! Yeah, I was totally cheering for her. LOL

I am bummed that this is the end of this series, I truly love and enjoyed reading about the Pierce brothers; how they separated, united again, and each finding their happy endings. I especially love that the story is inspired by the TV show, Property Brothers. I recommend this series and all of this author’s work to anyone who likes contemporary reads. Though I’m excited, I have no qualms on waiting for Probst’s next series or books to come out. She has not disappointed me yet.

I love Jennifer Probst, and I have thoroughly enjoyed her Billionaire Builders series. I'm sad to see it end, particularly on this note. See, I've been looking forward to Tristan's story since the beginning. He's always been so buttoned up and proper. I just knew that, of the three brothers, he'd be the most filthy when behind closed doors. And I was right. Too bad he ended up being such a jerk.

Interestingly enough, Sydney surprised me just as much as Tristan did. Through the first two books, I always liked her and how good of a mom she was to her 5-year-old daughter Becca. She is the office manager for Pierce Brothers construction, and she's really good at her job. In All or Nothing at All, she takes the initiative to make incredible strides in her career, and I was cheering her every step of the way.

However, when I found out that Sydney had known that Tristan was Becca's father since the moment she found out she was pregnant and never told him, I lost all respect for her. The secret baby trope might be some people's cup of tea, but it's definitely not mine. Except in extreme circumstances, fathers should always be given the choice to be a good dad. If they squander that choice, then more power to the single mother. But, he can't make that choice without knowing he has a kid in the first place.

I appreciate that Sydney made the choice when she was pregnant not to tell Tristan about the baby. I understand her reasons - I just don't agree with them. But, that's an aside. Tristan has been back in town for more than a year and has made it clear he's home to stay. Sydney had that entire time to tell him that Becca is his, but she chose not to. That's not a character I can get behind.

So, I spent the first half of the book championing Tristan and hoping he found out he was a dad soon. Except, when he does find out, his reaction is so far away from what I knew about him as a character so far, it was genuinely upsetting. He is ruthless, cold and so mean to Sydney and goes so far as to blackmail her into marrying him so that Becca had the illusion of "family." How completely messed up is that?

He has resolved that he could never love someone who has screwed him over so thoroughly, yet, he is okay with getting his rocks off with her and forcing her to sleep in the same bed as him so that Becca doesn't suspect they are anything but a picture-perfect family. And the strong Sydney from the beginning is nowhere to be found. She goes along with the possibility that she will never be loved in her life, that her body will be used to slake a need and that she will be lying to her daughter forever.

There were a few shining moments in All or Nothing at All. Tristan as a dad was a complete delight. I loved catching up with Caleb, Dalton, Blake and their women. And the ending was really sweet. Also, this IS Jennifer Probst, so the writing is awesome and the pace was perfect. I just didn't care for the story so much. And I think a lot of it is just personal taste. Those who love the secret baby trope will love this book, and if that's you, I encourage you to check this one out.

Jennifer Probst is a goddamn queen for making me love a “secret baby daddy” story. I tend to either avoid or just heavily dislike this trope because many times it is so poorly done and just ends with the mother being this cruel heartless monster and daddy becoming a saint but still class A dickhead.

I’m not going to lie and say that this book didn’t contain bits of that, BUT Sydney had enough backbone to challenge any accusations thrown her way. She is a great mother who deeply loves her child and did what she felt best at the time, however, 8 FUCKNG YEARS?! NOOOOPE. Can’t honestly say I blame Tristan for his hostile reactions. On the other hand, I do not like any mention of custody battles especially when it is clear that the situation was not out of spite.


I really did want to rip off Tristan’s balls for a good portion of this story after he found out. All his forced bullshit just didn’t sit right with me. As the story progressed you did understand his knee-jerk reactions a bit more buuuuuut still. I wouldn’t have minded at least one kick to the nads. It was brutal and broke my heart for them both.

All or Nothing at All (thxs O-Town) is a beautiful and tragic story that put all of my emotions at a 10. You will laugh, cry, be super pissed, but I think you will love this as much as I did. Also doesn’t hurt if you read this as an HGTV soap opera lol

OH OH! This also marks my second “read in less than 24hrs”book! WHOOP WHOOP!

I am a HUGE Jennifer Probst fan!! I was super excited to have a chance to read All or Nothing at All. I missed the first 2 books of this series though, however I never felt lost in this book. It can be read as a standalone but, once done, you'll definitely want to go back and read the first two.

This second chance romance was full of heat and was completely captivating straight from the get-go. Tristan and Sydney have known each other since they were kids. They grew up together with complex feelings which lead to an even more complicated past. Now as adults, they work side-by-side and their connection is as fiery as ever. How long can they last before they combust?

All or Nothing at All is a beautifully woven story of past mistakes, present turmoil and sizzling magic between 2 people that cannot be denied. I love how excerpts from the past are blended into the present to expand the story and further develop the emotions of Tristan and Sydney. I'm slightly obsessed with second chance romances. Tristan and Sydney, while knowing their younger selves, have yet to experience themselves as they are now. The moments of re-connection and being mesmerized by the people they have grown to be are written to perfection.

This story was a bit of an emotional roller coaster. Standing up for what you deserve in love will always be hard but ever so deserving. Sydney deserves every happiness and watching her stand up for herself was equally heart wrenching and my heart exploded at the same time. Her relationship with her daughter was so special, and so darn cute! They are such a dynamic duo!!! Showcasing women's friendships and strong, successful women also won my heart. Nothing better than women kicking butt and winning the hot guy :)

This was a tough one to rate. Since the first book in the series, it was pretty clear to the reader that there was something between Tristan and Sydney, and it didn't take too much mental gymnastics to make the leap to figuring out what Syd's big secret probably was. Second chance romance can make for a really delicious read, so I was really looking forward to this one.

The first 40% of the book was everything I could have hoped for--angsty, delicious second chance-ness and all. Once Syd's secret comes out, though, it was hard to get behind the all of choices and decisions that both Syd and Tristan make and demand. The fact that they both work so hard to keep Becca happy is a saving grace for both of them, but at times this book was hard to read. I was determined to get to their HEA, though, and kept going. Seeing the couples from the other books (Tristan's brothers and their coworker) helped to make things better, even at the darkest moments.

So...I ended with mixed feelings on this one. There were parts I liked and parts that made me a little crazy. In the end, though, I really did like Tristan and Syd even if I didn't agree with everything they did, and was happy to see them finally end up at a HEA with Becca. It was great to see all the "billionaire builders" get happy endings, and I'm looking forward to seeing what Ms. Probst has in store for us next.

Rating: 3 stars / C+

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

All or Nothing at All was a perfect second chance romance, full of drama, secrets, heartbreaks and memories that made this love story the most amazing of the Billionaire Builders Series.

Sydney was just a little kid when she fell in love with Tristan. For Tristan, Sydney was like a little sister who was always around him, until one day, he notices her as more than just a little kid, but a young woman, and their love story begun. Sadly, it didn’t go too well, there were some problems that affected their relationship and despite her young age, Sydney knew the only solution was to let Tristan go and move on with her life.

For five years, Tristan and Sydney didn’t have any contact and when Tristan’s dad died, he came back to work again with his brothers, but they weren’t in good terms, he felt she betrayed him and she felt he left her and there wasn’t a middle ground for them. Until one big project for the company forced them to work together, spend time together, get to know each other one more time and they knew their attraction was still there, but they didn’t know if their love could be rekindled after all the damage they made with secrets and fears and insecurities from the past.

I LOOOOVE this book so much. It’s full of drama and romance and secrets and tension and love and everything!! I gotta admit, there were moments when I wanted to yell and throw my iPad through the window because, oh my God, Sydney and Tristan were two stubborns characters, but their story felt real and for me it was all necessary for them to have their well deserved HEA.

All or Nothing At All is the third and final book in the Billionaire Builders series by the wonderful Jennifer Probst. I have read a lot of books by Jennifer and they are all great! I especially love this series! The Pierce brothers have taken up real estate in my heart and I'm very sad to see this series end. All or Nothing At All is a second chance romance, which happen to be one of my favorite romance stories. We have known both Tristan and Sydney since the beginning of the series. Sydney was a part of their family from the time she was eight years old and she always had a crush on Tristan. He always saw her as a kid sister until one day when he didn't. She'd grown up to be gorgeous and tempting and he couldn’t keep his hands to himself anymore. They were young and Tristan wanted out of the small town and away from his father. He left Sydney behind only to return seven years later to work with his brothers and Sydney again. She's even more gorgeous and has a beautiful daughter. They've managed to be civil and stay away from each other up until now. But when they are forced to work on a big project together the chemistry comes back in full force. Sydney can't think about the past and the way her heart broke when Tristan left. Tristan doesn't want to go back, he wants to move forward with her. Can they put their past behind them and move on? Or will more secrets tear them apart forever? I loved this story! This was the perfect ending to the series. Tristan is a sexy, suit wearing, successful man with a dirty mouth. Sydney is gorgeous, talented and independent. I loved watching their story unfold. It was hot, sexy and sweet!

"You were never a responsibility to me. You were a fucking gift. Never forget that."

"It's as if all roads in my life were leading to her."

I love Jennifer Probst books and I am just obsessed with her billionaire builders series,it combines all my favourite things into a book HGTV , small towns and swoon worthy romance so when I got the chance to read All or Nothing At All I was thrilled I dived into this story as soon I could and It was fantastic ! . I have been anticipating Sydney and Tristan story since the very first book so I had so many high hopes for things that could happen in this book and OMG did Jennifer deliver on all of that and so much more . I loved the story, this story is not all bed and rose and because of that to be it made it so much more authentic ,It was quite clear from the very beginning that these two had feelings for each other because the sexual tension and chemistry between them never died down , however there was just so much more that they need to deal with to get to the point where they could truly have their happily ever after , getting to see that over the course of this book was just fantastic, Jennifer Probst did an amazing job writing this romance . I love that we also got to see characters from the other books in this series ,it was so much fun catching up with them . All Or Nothing was such a fantastic read it was sexy, emotional, heartwarming and addicting and I am so sad to see this series end but at the same time I am thrilled to see what Jennifer Probst has in store for us next .

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.

*A big thank you to the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest thoughts*

As many of you know, second chance love stories are one of my favorites. There is just something about them that calls to me and I can't get enough. When I was presented with the opportunity to review this read, I jumped at the chance. And let me tell you, I'm so glad that I did.

Sydney has loved Tristan all of her life. He is all she has ever wanted, but she knew he had dreams bigger than their town, so she set him free. Not a day goes by that she doesn't long for him, but she knows that he will never forgive the secret she has kept from him for eight years.

No matter how hard he has tried, no one has ever compared to Sydney. She has been there for him so many times over the years and he knows she is the only one his heart will ever love. When presented with an opportunity to work side by side, he doesn't pass it up. He knows that he wants another shot with her, but the secret she shares, may finally tear his heart in two.

I absolutely loved their story. Tristan is a hard nut to crack, but once he finally lets someone in, he is one fierce lover. Once you know everything that has happened in their past, it is easy to understand why Sydney kept her secret. The way Tristan had work through his feelings killed me and I felt so bad for Sydney. I am extremely happy with the way it ended. The author did a great job with these characters and I couldn't help but love them. If you like second chance stories as much as I do, you do not want to pass this one up!

Okay so I’m going to be the black sheep on this one… and this is going to be all spoilers so don’t bother reading it you don’t like to know what’s going to happen.

Everything was going fine and wonderful… I was loving the second chance story. Tristan was trying to gain back Sydney’s love and proving to her he’s back and wants something serious … and then BAM.

I was so pissed off for the last third of this book that I’m surprised I didn’t DNF it.

The saving grace for it I guess was the way Tristan made an effort to bond with Becca but holy crap it almost didn’t.

Let me tell you what I found so … infuriating.

We’ve been led to believe that Becca is this strong, woman… she won’t take shit from anyone. But then she tells Tristan the truth and she becomes this timid mouse who he steps all over and forces to do things against her wishes. And... let’s talk about that.

Yes… it’s totally adorable when she refuses to share a room with you and you hunt her down each night forcing her to sleep in the same room under the guise of “we have to make things normal for Becca”. It’s totally sexy when in doing so, she thinks she’s having a dream, but in fact it’s real life and he’s kissing her and undressing her. It doesn’t matter that she was totally okay with it in her head, you’re basically screwing around with her while she’s sleeping … after she’s repeatedly turned you down in the past… so…. NO.

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Also can I just mention how ridiculous the end was… after all the “I’ll never be able to love and trust you again” suddenly he finds a document that proves she wasn’t lying and all is right with the world … AND after blackmailing you he sends you a fancy dress and takes you out to a fancy dinner and poof … all that is GONE and OKAY. Again .. NO.

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How am I the only one who was bothered by this?

Overall this series was kind of a bust for me. I love some of Probst’s other titles so I’ll definitely keep reading her stuff, but man this was a disappointment.

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ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL is the third and final installment in Jennifer Probst’s contemporary, adult BILLIONAIRE BUILDERS erotic, romance series focusing on the Pierce Brothers-Caleb, Dalton and Tristan Pierce- of Pierce Construction, Harrington Connecticut. This is middle brother Tristan Pierce, and executive assistant and single mother Sydney Green’s second chance story line. ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL can be read as a stand alone without any difficulty. Any important information from the previous story lines is revealed where necessary. Sydney and Tristan’s story has been building throughout the series-the barely veiled animosity between the couple makes for some difficult working conditions.

SOME BACKGROUND: Approximately eight years earlier the Pierce brothers lost their beloved mother to a car accident only to discover she was heading off to Paris with another man, leaving their father and the brothers behind. Four years later, their embittered father would succumb to a heart attack leaving Pierce Construction to his sons under a series of conditions wherein the now adult men must work and live together for one year before they can call the business their own. Following their mother’s death five years earlier, each brother went their separate ways but not before hurtful words, and accusations ripped them apart. The brother’s fractured dynamic will slowly heal as each man finds the woman that calls to his heart.

Told from dual third person perspectives (Tristan and Sydney) ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL focuses on the fractured relationship between Tristan Pierce and Sydney Green. Since she was eight years old Sydney has been in love with Tristan Pierce. Accepted by the Pierce family as the daughter they never had Sydney felt loved by all except by the man that called to her heart. A secret affair, and the repercussions of their mother’s death found the Pierce family going in different directions including Tristan Pierce whose need to escape his controlling father found our hero pushing Sydney for things she didn’t want. A brief summer fling with Tristan ended when Sydney refused to run away with the man that she loved. Fast forward to present day wherein Tristan wants a second chance but Sydney’s keeping secret a lie that could destroy the tepid hold on their rebuilding relationship. What ensues is the rekindling romance between Sydney and Tristan, and the fall out when the truth is revealed, and Tristan is unable to admit that Sydney is the woman he loves.

The relationship between Sydney and Tristan is one of second chances; a rekindling romance between a woman who has never stopped loving Tristan Pierce, and a man who is unable to trust fearing the same betrayal and hurt from the past. Working together at Pierce Construction forces Tristan and Sydney together but sins from the past will reawaken more betrayal and heartbreak for our leading couple. The $ex scenes are intimate, passionate and seductive but Tristan’s reluctance to let himself love, once again, pushes Sydney to the fringes of their splintering relationship. The sexual tension is high but once Sydney’s secret is revealed, the animosity and emotional withdrawal by Tristan is justified-Sydney’s dishonesty and deception, and lack of earlier remorse is painful and destructive for everyone concerned. I had to question her continuing need to keep secret the truth from the man she would always love furthering the contempt in their already volatile relationship.

All of the previous story line couples play secondary and supporting roles as we get a glimpse into the relationship dynamics with family, friends and the people they love.

At times, ALL OR NOTHING AT ALL is an emotional and heartbreaking tale of secrets and lies, unrequited love, betrayal, guilt and loss- I may have shed a tear or twenty but don’t tell anyone. Sydney’s secret betrayal and Tristan’s unwillingness to love continues to build walls that will soon overtake any semblance of peace or a potential future for two people whose lives were destroyed years before. The premise is dramatic and intense; the characters are colorful, spirited and energetic; the romance is emotional and challenging.

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4.5 stars!

My favorite book in the series! And considering how this book contain tropes that I'm usually iffy on, that is saying a lot. Tristan and Sydney's story has been teased since the first book in the series and I've been really excited to dive into their journey since then.

Like his younger brother Dalton, Tristan came back to Harrington to fulfill the conditions of his father's will. His return to Harrington brought him face-to-face with the woman he left behind.

Sydney Green was like a sister to the Pierce brothers growing up. She was the quintessential girl-next-door who happens to be in love with Tristan since forever. Their coming together was inevitable but when his mother died, the whole family imploded and his relationship with Sydney was the first casualty of that.

Fast forward to years later, Sydney is an assertive single mother who's got bigger dreams than just being an executive assistant within Pierce Construction. Her bid to become CFO put her in close Tristan. Soon enough they couldn't stop themselves from surrendering to the attraction and the unresolved feelings between them. But Sydney is hiding something very important from Tristan that could end their second chance at love.

There are so many things that really worked for me in this book that in theory shouldn't have because I've read books with this trope before and hated most of them. It rarely works for me which is why I was really surprised at how emotionally invested I felt.

I'm going into spoiler territory with this one. While I don't think knowing that in advance would ruin the book because the twist isn't really the focal point in the book. The books is more about the consequences of decisions made by Tristan and Sydney years ago than this big reveal I'm going to talk about.

Nevertheless, if you don't like spoilers, stop reading now. Go read the book first and then come back to this review, okay?

So be warned...

*SPOILERS AHEAD*

Okay.

One of the tropes that don't always work for me is the hidden baby trope. Now if you've read the previous books in the series, you'd probably have an inkling about Becca being Tristan's daughter, which he doesn't know about. That was confirmed 100% in this book.

I usually don't like this trope because it seems cruel to me. But Jennifer Probst executed it so well that she made me understand why Sydney did it. She made me see the logic behind Sydney's decision, which I felt was ultimately the best decision she could have done at that time.

Another thing the author did right was she didn't make excuses for her characters. She made them suffer for that decision. I was able to sympathize with Sydney and Tristan even though I know they're both at fault in some way. You can feel Tristan anger at Sydney's betrayal but at the same time get angry at him for what he intended to do after he learned that Becca was his.

Both of them made terrible judgement calls and they both suffered the consequences. The author didn't make excuses for their actions. And they both had to work it out in order to get their happily ever after.

All or Nothing at All is well written with flawed characters that you can root for and a story that you can get emotionally invested in.

Loved this series. Please see below for my full review on our blog.

2 heartbreakingly unfuriating stars

This is the third and final book in the Billionaire Builders series, and it’s the one I have been really excited for. From the moment Tristan and Sydney were in the same room, you just know they have a history, and though on the surface there has been some animosity and they’ve pretty much ignored each other, the sexual tension that has been zinging between them for the last two books has been building the anticipation for this final book of the series. But there were certain twists and plotlines that I just couldn’t deal with, and that made this an aggravating and rage-inducing read for me that required much venting with my book buddies (thanks for that), and results in this ranty, feel-purging review.

Please note that while this is the third in the series, each book is about a different couple and this one can be read as a standalone.

Tristan is the middle of the three Pierce brothers, and is the straight-laced, serious one. The boys’ world fell apart following the tragic death of their mother and, lost, bitter and grief-stricken, they all went their separate ways. The death of their father over a year ago bought them all back together when they were forced to work together in order to save the family construction building, and since then they have mended their relationships, and each of them has found their place working alongside each other.

Sydney has been a part of the boys’ world for as long as they can remember. She grew up with them, and then began working with Pierce Construction when she was just 16 years old. She has been by their side through everything, and they have looked after her in turn as she balanced her work with being a single mother. And now, she’s ready to branch out and ask for a higher stake in the company – a move that will have her working side by side with Tristan on a huge project.

As I said earlier, Tristan and Sydney have always had a special chemistry between them and it was clear that there is some sort of romantic/sexual edge to it. There was one potential storyline for them that I was hoping couldn’t come to pass, and it was much to my disappointment when I started this book and chapter 1 revealed what I was dreading… (view spoiler)

Now, this adds an interesting dynamic to their situation. They are working together, their animosity soon becomes grudging respect (on his side) and angst-ridden lust (on her side), and they soon recapture their easy friendship, which becomes more as their attraction to each other quickly rekindles and they find themselves falling for each other all over again. But Sydney’s secret is still between them. Will Tristan ever be able to understand and forgive the decision she made all those years ago?

Warning… spoilery rant ahead…

[OK, so I love a second-chance-romance. There’s something so magical about two people either recapturing love for the second time, or two people who have never really moved on from each other, coming back together. That feeling was definitely there with Tristan and Sydney, and I know that a lot of readers will revel in the drama and emotion of it all, but I wasn’t able to feel it alongside them because I couldn’t get past the fact that SHE. HID. HIS. CHILD. FROM. HIM. FOR. SEVEN. FREAKING. YEARS!!!

How? How can any mother… any woman… do that and possibly think that it’s ok? If it’s a dangerous situation, I could understand, but that is not the case here. Tristan wanted to go off and explore, leaving town and a heartbreaking situation with his family to branch out and find himself for a while. And Sydney figured that if she told him, he would resent her because he wouldn’t have been able to do that. You know what? Grow up princess!! This stuff happens, and people learn to change their plans and deal with it! It doesn’t give you the right to play God and deny Tristan the chance to decide that for himself! It’s pretty much unforgivable in my eyes, and I was so mad for the majority of this book. I felt zero sympathy for her at all.

It’s even worse because she has worked side by side with his family for all of that time, joining in on family dinners, and even seeing and working with Tristan every day for over a year. Her daughter, Becca is a big part of all of their lives, and none of them have a clue that she’s theirs in more ways than they realize. Even when Tristan and Sydney start seeing each other and Tristan begins to spend time with Becca, Sydney she doesn’t immediately come clean, intentionally avoiding getting too close so she doesn’t have to reveal her secret.

Now everything had changed.
Because Tristan was in her bed, and in her life.
And the truth was finally going to come out.
She dropped her face into her hands. Maybe she could push him away. Pretend it was only about sex. Maybe it wasn’t too late to backtrack and try to get back to the way things were between them.
Because if she couldn’t, she was going to have to tell him the truth.


Seriously? AARGGHHHH!!!

And all this while he’s fighting so hard to build something between them.

“I just want you. I want a second chance at your heart. I know you’re scared shitless because of what happened in the past, but we’ve both changed and grown, and I refuse to blow this because it’s easier to pretend it’s all about sex.”
…
“I want Becca to join us too. She’s part of you, and it’s a package deal. It’s time we date, sweetheart. I won’t take no for an answer.”


And when Sydney finally grows a pair and reveals all, my heart broke for Tristan, for little Becca, and the rest of the family, as they struggle to come to terms with Sydney’s betrayal. (view spoiler)

And though I was already mad as hell at her, I still managed to get madder because through it all she never apologises. She never admits that she did the wrong thing, instead constantly defending what she did and declaring that she made the right decision for her daughter – never mind that she deprived both Becca and Tristan the first 7 years of her life that they could have spent together. How is that ok? You know what? It’s just not, and I don’t understand how she could justify it.

Everything changes for the three of them once the secret is out, and I admit that Tristan’s response to finding out the news is extreme and he doesn’t handle it as well as he could have. But I could actually understand his motivation and his reasons for doing what he did, and by that point I had zero fucks to give for Sydney, so whatever. ]

Beneath all of the pain, anger and confusion, you can see that there are real feelings, and there is an emotional and dramatic love story as Tristan and Sydney work to get past her lies and betrayal, and his (in my opinion, completely justified) anger and coldness. This book is an angsty ride with lots of ups and downs as they navigate their difficult situation. It’s an interesting dynamic for a love story, and a lot of romance fans will probably lap it up, and I get that, because usually I would have loved the sweet moments, the seriously passionate sexy time and the swoony declarations.

“I don’t care about then. I care about now. And the woman you are right now, right here, is the one I’m falling for all over again … I’m playing for huge stakes, Syd. I’m playing for you.”


But for all of the above reasons, this one just didn’t work for me. I was pissed off from chapter 1 and that soured everything, and it only got worse the more I had to read about Sydney’s self-righteous declarations that she did the right thing, and never even apologising for it. It’s just not ok. But bravo, Tristan for clearly being a better person than I!

The scenes with Tristan and Becca were just gorgeous, and I loved seeing the brothers all together and being a rock for Tristan to lean on, supporting him and having his back completely. There is some progression for each of their stories with their girls and an epilogue which finishes off all three of the stories really nicely. And those relationships are what saved the book from being a DNF for me.

Like the others in the series, this book is really well written, and the characterisation, dynamics and romance are all there… I just couldn’t with this one.

2 stars.

***Warning, this review will contain a pretty major spoiler.  I felt the topic needed to be touched on in the review, so if you haven't read the book and don't want spoilers, come back after you've had a chance to read the book :) ***



For readers of the Billionaire Builders series, I am sure that you, like me, saw some elements of this story line coming a mile away.  It was clear that Tristan and Sydney would be the focus of his book, and given the glimpses that we have had of Sydney's daughter Becca, that we would be looking at a secret baby romance.   Secret baby story lines can be tough because the author must impress upon the reader that the choice of keeping a child from their father was justifiable at the time, and that given the circumstances the hero would be able to forgive the heroine for her decision enough to finally have their HEA.   This criteria wasn't completely met for me in All or Nothing at All which I will get into further later in the review.

In the 3rd installment of the Billionaire Builders series,  the book begins by showing us the moment that Tristan left town, and Sydney 7 years ago.  This glimpse helps set the stage for why they have such off the charts chemistry and so many unresolved issues as we move into the present.  These flashbacks continue throughout the book showing the reader scenes from both character's perspective all the way from childhood through recent events.  While I think these flashbacks help demonstrate the history that the characters have with each other and how integrated Sydney was in their family, I do think they were too frequent and not all necessary to help the reader understand the dynamics between the characters.

The main plot point in this book is that when Tristan and Sydney once again find themselves considering a relationship, everything implodes when Sydney reveals to Tristan that he is in fact Becca's father.  While I understood how Sydney would feel a momentary sense of panic given Tristan's desire to leave his home to move to NYC, I didn't buy in to this being a justifiable reason to keep his child from him for 7 years.  Sydney wasn't just keeping Becca from Tristan when she made this decision, but also the rest of the Pierce family.  Given how much a part of the family Sydney was and how much she professed to love them all, this was where the story line didn't fit for me.  She has worked in the Pierce family business all this time, spent time with Cal and Dalton (Tristan's brothers) and yet never once seemed to second guess her decision.  In the end I felt that Sydney had made an extremely selfish decision because regardless of what would have happened between her and Tristan, she would have had a support system in the rest of the family.

While the secret baby wasn't as well done as I had hoped, I enjoyed seeing Tristan and Sydney come back together and work out their issues.  The forced wedding angle was a bit over the top for me, but it did serve as a catalyst to keep them in close proximity.  It was also enjoyable to see Cal and Morgan's wedding in this book.  Picturing that wedding dance sure gave me a chuckle.  I'm a little disappointed that we didn't get to see Dalton and Raven's engagement but I realize not everything was going to get tied up in this book.

I am a little sad to know that this series is finished because I did enjoy the brothers.  Seeing how far they have come in their relationships with each other was the most heartwarming part of All or Nothing at All for me.

If you have thoughts on this book or the series in general, I would love to hear them!

All or Nothing at All by Jennifer Probst is the third book in the Billionaire Builders Series.
This book can asily be read as a stand alone. I recommend to read the books in order.
Meet Sydney Greene and Tristan Pierce.
Tristan is the middle brother of three and co-owner of Pierce Brothers Construction Business.
Years ago he left his family business to make a life of his own. And he left Sydney and their relationship behind. This broke her. He took her heart and her trust. But he also left her something.
Now he is forced back. The truth comes out and Tristan feels deeply betrayed.

All or Nothing at All is written in a dual POV. I started reading this book and I couldn't put it down. I had to know what happened to the characters. The writing is great and I liked the characters, mainly the hero.
The other books in this series are: Book one; every where and every way
Book two: any time, any place
I rate this book 4 Stars and thank you Jennifer Probst.

Wow. This was a fantastic end to this series. Sydney and Tristan got their second chance at their happily ever after, but it was a really rocky journey filled with hard confessions and realizations. We got to see the couples from the other books, but this one stands alone. I found myself invested in the second chance of these two and couldn't be happier with the way things worked out. Jennifer Probst wove a magical story and I highly recommend reading it.