Put an exclamation point on it because Jennifer Probst saves the best for last. All or Nothing at All gives us that special umami that takes the flavor of the series to another level. This third book is filled with some of my favorite tropes – first loves and second chances – and then throws in a secret baby. What makes this story work is the right balance of personalities to drama.

I like both Cal and Dalton, but Tristan is my favorite. As the middle child, he’s the Jan Brady of the Pierce family. Cal gets the dad’s attention and Dalton is momma’s boy. Growing up, Tristan is expected to accept all the responsibilities, but without the same parental attention. He is also the caretaker, the peacemaker: “he was the calm in a storm that soothed….” Not surprisingly, he leaves his small town to make a name for himself in the real estate market in New York City and does exceptionally well. He wears designer suits. He’s artistic. He drinks wine. He is sophisticated. His only regret is the girl he leaves behind.

Sydney Green is the girl-next-door. As a child, she is informally adopted by the Pierce family. She is everyone’s kid sister. However, she is totally in love with Tristan. She would do anything to make Tristan happy. When they begin their love affair as young adults, she serves as a beacon of light to his dark places. Her whole world revolves around him. But Tristan Pierce has bigger plans for his life and soon takes off for the big city, leaving her behind. Unbeknownst to him, he also leaves a daughter. Now that Sydney now has someone besides herself to consider, she is hesitant to share the news with Tristan. Even understanding and agreeing with her reasons for keeping this secret in the past, I do not agree with current her decision to keep withholding this information. Regardless of her concern over his reaction, that is secondary to his right to know.

The greatest conflict is how and when Sydney tells Tristan about their daughter, Becca. Normally, I am not a very patient reader and am often yelling at the heroine to stop messing around and tell the father. This plot point could have dragged on, but instead, I am entertained by Becca’s interactions with Tristan pre-reveal. There is a scene when Tristan steps in to help Becca prepare for her dance recital. Two-words: glitter spray. Apparently, glitter spray is rather difficult to get off the clothes (including expensive Italian suits) and skin. W.C. Fields once said that adult actors should not work with children and animals because they are unpredictable and steal the scenes. Well, he is right. The scenes when Tristan and Becca interact both before and after the big reveal are truly “ahhh” moments. I appreciated the author giving Becca an important voice in the story.

In the end, what impressed me is how the couple worked through their issues. I think it is a more mature approach than continuing to deny their love and attraction and escalating the conflict. It is a soft landing, but richer than a rushed happily ever after and very much in character with their personalities.

All or Nothing At All is the final book in Jennifer Probst's Billionaire Builders series. I have read all the books in the series and I enjoyed them. I didn't LOVE any of them but they were good enough reads. The stories are well written and the romance is nice. All or Nothing At All is the story of Tristan and Sydney and the build up of their story was started right from the first book. So while I did enjoy the book it didn't meet all my expectations.

Let's start with Sydney. Sydney has been working for Pierce Brothers Construction right from the beginning. She was an integral part of the family and always felt at home with the Pierce clan. Sydney has also been in love with Tristan since she was a kid. But she's keeping a secret that could tear them apart. I liked Sydney. She was sweet and sassy and she just wanted Tristan's love and affection.

Tristan in the middle Pierce brother. He has always been the peace keeper, the one who keeps his calm. But sometimes he can be too cold and try as he may he can't get Sydney out of his head. Tristan was a good guy but he definitely had his flaws. He viewed Sydney too harshly for her mistakes and he took his time forgiving her.

Sydney and Tristan have a past. They were together when they were young. But when Tristan's mother died the Pierce family fell apart and all Tristan wanted to do was get away from the small town. Even if it meant leaving Sydney behind. The chemistry between Sydney and Tristan was really good. They made for a very compatible pairing and they were genuinely into each other. The timing was wrong before though and they have a lot of obstacles in their path.

I obviously didn't like the secret Sydney kept but then I also didn't like Tristan's behaviour in some parts. I also did not like how the Pierce family alienated Sydney after the secret was out as if the years and years of trust meant nothing. I found Sydney's daughter Becca to be adorable. Jennifer Probst likes romance really well. Though some of the tropes are cliche they seem to work well and it all works out in the end. So while All or Nothing At All was not one of my all time favourites it was still a good enough read.

*Note: A copy of this book was provided by the author/publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. We thank them.

I was up until 6am finishing this book. I literally could not put it down and was lying in bed with tears in my eyes because once again Jennifer Probst had me feeling all the feels from cover to cover. This is a second chance romance filled with heat, a dash of heart break, and a whole lot of forgiveness.

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.

I was rather sad to be reading the last Pierce brothers book but whoa nelly! This book is my new favorite! I love a good second chance love story and Jennifer brought this one in spades. I was quickly lost in Tristan and Sydney's world. They left things unsaid in the past and the feelings are not gone between them. They still fight their attraction and chemistry between each other and are barely cordial toward each other. Then something funny happens to them that opens up communication between them once again. And Sydney is hiding a big secret from Tristan and isn't ready for him to find out just what that is. I ADORED their banter and the chemistry between them. These two had quite the history and the passion never felt the same with anyone else. They were meant to be and meant to reconnect. I was captured by them getting to know each other all over again and I kept waiting for the other shoe to drop but I was definitely cheering for them! This book had the feels and such a sweetness about it. I couldn't read it fast enough. I devoured it and HIGHLY recommend this read! Grab your copy now.

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.

Since the first Billionaire Builders book, Everywhere and Every Way, I've been dying to know what happened with Tristan Pierce and Sydney Green. I've loved all the books in the series but this one has probably been my most anticipated just for the mere fact there was this huge unknown between them that made for frosty encounters between the characters. I have to say I was not disappointed. The opening alone of All or Nothing at All had me whipping though their story, page after page. When you've gone through two books and a novella in a series and you get to the second chance romance for these two, you can't help but cheer them on, to feel their heartbreak so deeply and then fall in love with them as they let the love they never let go of heal. Jennifer hit it out of the park with this series.

Je ne connaissais pas la saga Billionnaire Builders de Jennifer Probst qui se focalise sur les frères Pierce et même si je n'ai pas lu les précédents tomes, je n'ai absolument pas été gênée dans ma lecture et au contraire , j'ai eu envie de découvrir les tomes précédents sur Cal et Dalton. Je suis persuadée que cette saga pourrait parfaitement être traduite en VF pour la collection Love Addictions chez J'ai Lu pour Elle mais revenons à mon avis.

Tristan Pierce est donc le dernier frère Pierce et il se démarque de ses frères par son envie absolue depuis le plus jeune âge de fuir l'entreprise familiale et la ville d'Harrington. C'est simple il se sent étouffé et rêve de vivre sa propre vie dans une autre ville. Il faut aussi dire que ses relations avec son père Christian sont des plus tendues. Son père a un caractère très fort et il est très exigeant avec son fils. Il a en tête que ses fils travaillent pour son entrerprise et même si le milieu de l'immobilier est un domaine qui plaît à Tristan , il aimerait voler de ses propres ailes. C'est donc parce qu'il a ce sentiment d'être étouffé qu'il décide à la mort de sa mère Diane de tout quitter. Tristan est un personnage qui aura du mal à exprimer ses sentiments tout au long du roman. Il ne sait pas se livrer aux autres et il a souvent des moments où il se ferme aux autres et devient froid. C'est d'ailleurs très troublant de voir son corps agir d'une façon et voir ses paroles être aussi blessantes. Je ne pense pas qu'il ait vraiment conscience de ce qu'il dégage et du mal qu'il peut faire autour de lui. Sa première victime sera donc Sydney et les conséquences seront désastreuses. C'est aussi un homme à l'orgueil très important et quand on déçoit Tristan , la rupture ne met pas longtemps à arriver. Il n'a eu qu'une seule femme dans sa vie , à savoir sa mère Diane et donc sa mort a complétement bouleversé la donne et rendu encore plus introverti cet homme.

Nous avons donc au fil des pages des flashbacks sur l'adolescence de Tristan et Sydney et le lecteur a donc toutes les cartes en main. Les chapitres ne sont pas vraiment écrits selon le point de vue d'un personnage en particulier et de plus ils sont écrits à la 3ème personne , ce qui pourrait être déroutant par moment mais au final on s'habitue au style rapidement. Tristan adulte persiste donc dans cette attitude froide et distante. Depuis un an , il est obligé de travailler avec Sydney et pourtant les relations sont plus que tendues. Moins ils sont en présence l'un de l'autre plus heureux il est. Mais Tristan ne peut nier le trouble qui le saisit et il va vite comprendre que la Sydney docile et innocente qu'il a connue est devenue une femme sûre d'elle . Il va devoir faire face à une femme qui sait ce qu'il veut mais dans un certain degré ce qu'elle vaut. Ce que j'ai également fortement apprécié est le fait qu'il soit proche de ses frères et qu'il puisse leur parler sans filtres. Il pourra compter sur eux en toutes cirsconstances et c'est un superbe noyau familial que nous découvrons. Qu'en sera t-il des relations avec Syd? Parviendra t-il à résister à la tentation ou continuera t-il de dresser des barrières?

Sydney Greene est un personnage féminin très intéressant car elle ne montre pas facilement ses faiblesses. Nous découvrons deux facettes de sa personnalité et nous l'apprécions de pages en pages. Elle est tombée sous le charme de Tristan depuis qu'elle a 8 ans , autant donc vous dire que ses sentiments sont forts et intenses. Malgré les revers de la vie, malgré la rupture, malgré la souffrance, elle n'a jamais pu cesser d'aimer Tristan même si ce dernier n'a jamais partagé l'intensité de ses sentiments. Elle a pu lui dire qu'elle l'aime mais n'a jamais eu la chance d'entendre ses doux mots en retour. Elle a toujours été à ses côtés en toute circonstance mais elle va devoir revoir ses priorités quelques temps plus tard à la naissance de sa vie, Becca. J'ai adoré cette jeune fille car malgré son jeune âge , elle est très mature et fait preuve d'une forte intelligence. Elles ont toutes deux posé les bases d'une relation à deux et les Pierce feront tout de même partie de sa vie. Elle sera donc entourée tout en étant , de manière assez paradoxale, seule. Syd va donc mettre la priorité sur sa fille et c'est aussi pour cela que professionnellement parlant , elle va vouloir montrer de quoi elle est capable .

Mais l'épée de Damoclès au dessus de sa tête est évidemment Tristan. Elle n'a jamais su lui résister et elle va une nouvelle fois devoir résister pour ne pas succomber . Ses sentiments sont encore très à vif. On va souffrir à ses côtés car on sent qu'elle l'aime profondément et qu'elle n'est plus prête à souffrir. Je me suis vraiment attachée à ce personnage car on sait que le choix crucial qu'elle a fait au début du roman n'était pas fait de gaité de coeur mais c'est un choix réfléchi et au final adapté. La situation n'était pas proprice et elle en assumera plus ou moins les conséquences. Même si elle s'entend parfaitement bien avec Cal et Dalton et leur fiancés Morgan et Raven, je pense qu'il lui manque une amie à qui se confier entiérement. Comme je le disais précédemment , elle a besoin d'avoir une personne à ses côtés pour ne pas se sentir seule. Les Pierce sont sa famille de substitution mais en dehors d'eux , elle n'a personne pour s'ouvrir complètement sans avoir peur de se trahir. Saura t-elle s'imposer professionnellement parlant et obtenir la place qu'elle mérite? Saura t-elle faire fi de ses sentiments pour Tristan?

Bref, j'ai découvert cette saga et à présent je n'ai qu'une seule envie: retrouver Cal et Dalton et découvrir leur histoire. Jennifer Probst nous offre une superbe romance où il s'agira de donner ou non une seconde chance à son histoire d'amour. Les émotions sont au rendez vous et les personnages vont nous faire vibrer du début à la fin

3.5 stars

All or nothing at all is, unfortunately, the last book in the Billionaire Builders series by Jennifer Probst. Finally, we get to read Tristan and Sydney's story. I have been waiting for them to get together for a long time and now we discover their dirty secrets. The prologue gives us the chance to find out what happened almost a decade ago and reveals Sydney's biggest secret.

I am trying to be reasonable and say that when the revelation came I was on both sides equally, but to be honest I am trying really hard to see Sydney's point. She had some good moments like the time she decided not to take what little Tristan was offering her, but for half the book I kept thinking how she should have said the truth a lot earlier. I don't know why she kept postponing it. If she had said something from the start maybe we wouldn't have gotten a story that's filled with hate, hurt, betrayal and distrust. Tristan was treating Sydney very badly after that. Just as he had become a sweet man Sydney and I were falling in love with he became this cold bitter man and I disliked him. I was mad at Sydne for keeping her secret, but I was also mad at him for treating her so badly. Both characters were flawed and they weren't able to achieve the character development I wanted them to.

It saddens me to think that we won't get another book in this world. I loved the Pierce brothers and their other halves. Despite the ups and down's of this book, I was able to enjoy it. Tristan is so loving and a terrific dad for Becca. All the book could have been just the two of them and I wouldn't have minded. Would it be too much to ask for a novella where all the couples spend time with their future children? Pretty please?

If someone asked me if they should read the book or not, I would lean towards the read it side. A little slip from the very good books by Jennifer Probst won't change my mind about the recommendation. Enjoy seeing Tristan and Becca bonding and sharing something special.

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!!

I’ve really enjoyed Jennifer Probst’s Billionaire Builders. Each Pierce brother’s story is better than the last and All or Nothing at All is the best book in the series. I read it in one sitting! I rarely do that but Sydney and Tristan’s story grabbed me by the heart and I could not put it down!
I love a contemporary romances that features a hero/heroine getting their long time crush or a second chance romance and All or Nothing at All has both! Sydney and Tristan grew up together but there was a 4 year age difference with him being older. Sydney’s crush on Tristan grew to love over the years but he wasn’t ready for the same level of emotions once they finally acted on their attraction 7 years before the novel starts.

Tristan needed to leave his small town and make a name for himself but Sydney stayed behind for several reasons. Years later, the two find themselves working together again and the attraction is still there. The couple work through their past (so many feelings! I laughed, cried, mostly cried). Issues from the past tainted the present and almost kept them from having a future.

All or Nothing at All is the final book in the series and while it’s sad to see the series end with only 3 books and a novella it’s also refreshing to leave a series wanting more. I could see myself revisiting this series when I need a good laugh and cry. But for now I will work on Probst’s back list to find new stories and characters that are sure to keep me up late at night.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and InkslingerPR for the free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I love just about everything I've read from Jennifer Probst, including the first two books and one novella in the Billionaire Builders series, so I jumped at the chance to read "All or Nothing at All" - even though Tristan and Sydney did not intrigue me like the other couples did, I remained optimistic that I would fall in love with them and become completely immersed in their story.

Unfortunately, although I did enjoy this book, I did not love it as much as I had hoped to. Here's the thing: Tristan is just not my type. He's too pretty and too serious for me. I was definitely more drawn to Cal and Dalton, and even Brady, so although I did warm up to Tristan and empathized with his situation, he never fully did it for me. To each his (or her!) own, I guess.

Sydney was in the same boat, actually. I though that she would be more feisty or dynamic, and while she certainly gained some ground at the beginning of the book, making a pitch for a big promotion, I feel like she plateaued from there. (And really, how could she compete with Raven?)

Sydney and Tristan have a lot of pain between them, and it's hard at times to believe they'll ever work any of it out. I can understand why Sydney made the decisions she did seven years ago, but I don't really agree with them. I can definitely understand Tristan's anger once he found out, too, but I don't agree with a lot of his actions either.

And then hmmm, how to put this in a way that won't make me sound overly prudish? There was at least one occasion that made me feel slightly uncomfortable - Tristan was getting rather pushy and not taking "no" for an answer, and although eventually Sydney came around to his way of thinking, it was borderline, and the way it all unfolded left a bad taste in my mouth.

Anyhoo, anyone who is a fan of Jennifer Probst or this series should absolutely check this one out, if only for the scenes between Tristan and Becca - so funny and sweet! - or the cameos from the other beloved couples in the series.

4 Stars
What a beautiful way to end the series! I've loved the books in this series and for it to end makes me sad but I'm sure Ms. Probst will wow us with another series in no time!

The story of Sydney and Tristan is a second chance romance. They were together while they both worked for Pierce Brothers under Tristan's father Christian. It was a secret affair while they worked together.

And then everything fell apart.

I loved reading the history between them as well as the history of Sydney with the Pierce family when Diane, Tristan's mother, was still alive.

This book was filled with so much emotion and angst it was awesome to read. There were parts that I wanted to strangle Tristan for the way he treated Sydney but he redeemed himself in the end.

I also loved that Brady found his love too in this book. I'm wondering (and hoping) if he might get his own book?

I would definitely recommend reading the previous two books before reading the finally but it's not necessary.

All Or Nothing at All is my first novel by author Jennifer Probst and I like it a lot.Tristan and Sydney’s story is sweet and heartwarming.

I enjoyed most of the part of this story, I just had a little problem with the last chapters where I didn't felt the connection I had so far with the characters but yet it was good.Sydney and Tristan's story is messy, painful and full of regret. I was sad for both of them but also frustrated with some of their actions.

Generally it was a great story with some steamy moments ,emotional and sweet moments.

This book was beyond amazing. I mean 20 stars out of 10. Its my first book by this author and definitely not the last. In fact I loved it so much I went out and bought aand read the first book in the series because I loved this story so much. This is the story about the third brother Tristan and his romance with co-worker and family friend, Sidney.

It was such an amazing story. Tristan and Sid have loved each other a very long time but they ave ALOT to work out. I loved that nothing for them was easy. NOTHING. And the author does not take the easy way out. The two characters struggle and I really liked seeing that journey.

Sid is a very strong character and I really loved that about her.She made some really bonehead decisions bt she also owned them and thats what made this book so good. Tristan he won me over as did Sid's daughter. Her and Tristan well they are very special together.

I could totally gush about this book because I truly loved it but don't want to give any spoilers away. I am a total new Probst fan. I beyond loved this book and series.

Stars: 4.5


All or Nothing at All is another great book written by Jennifer Probst and is the third in the Billionaire Builders series. Finally get Tristan and Sydney's story. Can be read as a standalone, however I highly recommend that you start with book 1 Everywhere and Every Way and read in order. I just simply love Tristan (my favorite of the 3 brothers), at first I was not a fan of Sydney. She does the one thing that I absolutely hate in books. Thankfully, Jennifer writes a fantastic story and the characters come around and aren't so wishy washy. I'm on board with how this story played out. You can feel the tension between Syd and Tristan in the writing and that's not an easy task. Jennifer wrote it well. The Pierce brothers don't know what hit them, especially Tristan When Syd announces what she wants. I am not always a fan of second chance love stories, but a few authors including this one can write them and write them well. This book was written fantastically.

Tristan and Sydney have some hurdles to jump over to get their happily ever after. It is a great read with some great secondary characters, who we have met in previous books in the series and again please read them first to get a complete understanding of the story line (you can read as a standalone but I don't recommend it). I just simply love this story and I thank you so very much for writing it and letting me read it.

All or Nothing at All is a well written second chance love story that intertwines the main couple with the secondary ones. I didn't want to put my kindle down once I started and had sleepless nights along with some droopy eyes. So I thank you very much Jennifer Probst for my red eyes and extra caffeine drinking.

I recommend reading All of Nothing at all its a great read. Totally worth the time and effort. Happy reading folks and again Jennifer Probst for writing a phenomenal book for me to read and get lost in for a few hours. I look forward to getting my hands on more stories from you.

Well, didn’t Sydney and Tristan lead me on a merry chase. It’s been awhile since I’ve read a Jennifer Probst book and I’d forgotten what a good writer she is. All or Nothing at All appeared to be just another second chance romance with a secret baby trope thrown in. But, Probst takes the reader on a sort-of wild ride as Syd and Tristan try to find their happily ever after. There were moments I wanted to smack their heads together, times I wanted one to tell the other to take a hike, and a few times I could’ve just pinched either one of them. Yet, the payoff is so well-done, that it made all the violent thoughts worth it.

I haven’t read books one and two in the Billionaire Builders series, but apparently there are a few hints of the relationship between Sydney and Tristan in Everywhere and Every Way and Any Time, Any Place. If you’ve read those, you know before it’s given away in the prologue that Sydney’s daughter is Tristan’s and boy, does she have some explaining to do. I love, love, LOVE secret baby books, but never has the secret been so… controversial. What seems like a pretty black and white second chance/secret baby story has some meat to it. I loved that I kept changing my mind about who needed to do more groveling as the story switched back and forth between present day and flashbacks.

As a couple, I had some reservations about Sydney and Tristan. I didn’t always get their attraction to each other outside of their sexual attraction (which is insane). Often, I felt like I was being told they belonged together. Part of it had to do with my inability, at times, to connect with them individually. In truth, I’m sure it’s because I jumped in at the end of the series. But, I also think that Tristan is meant to be a bit of an enigma to readers because he’s an enigma to Sydney and has recently opened himself up emotionally to his brothers (see book 1 & 2). He’s cool and closed off, especially to Sydney and her daughter, Becca, as the book starts. He’s also a bit of a caveman, a bit reminiscent of some of my favorite 80s historical romance heroes. He also brought me to tears (in a good way).

Sydney, however, is an open book. Readers know right away how much she loves Tristan, but also how hurt she is by his inability to truly love her. This is the recurring theme throughout the story, but Sydney isn’t a pushover by any stretch of the imagination. She’s business savvy and I loved the moments we see her making deals and renovating houses. More so, I loved how she took care of her daughter, Becca. Through the flashbacks we get to see her grow into the strong woman she is and I found myself cheering her on as she stood up for what she wanted.

All or Nothing at All has a familiar supporting cast for those who’ve read the previous books and they play a big role. Even as a newcomer to the series it was easy to see how Probst had developed strong relationships between all the characters, past and present. The setting was also a lot of fun for me. If you like HGTV, you won’t be disappointed!

4 stars for All or Nothing at All. Heat level: 3.5

I received a copy of All or Nothing at All from the publisher and InkSlingerPR in exchange for honest feedback.

I know some people will find Tristan to be one not to like. Even be disgusted by his actions. Some may find some of his ways to be borderline wrong or even wrong but I didn’t. Was he abrasive? Yes. Prickly at times? Yes. but as you learn more of his and Sydney’s past you see why. Even begin to understand. You also see that emotions and expressing emotion is very hard for him. He guards his heart like fort knox and felt betrayed in the worst possible way. I think he even felt that Sydney never really knew him or trusted him.

I also know that many may feel for Sydney throughout the whole book and not feel she was at fault in the debacle of their relationship. I think it is on both of them although I have a hard time with what she did and all her justifications. To me it doesn’t matter what you think no one deserves what she did. And I can understand Tristan’s fear after that to let her in. It takes him time to cave into his feelings and even admit them but when he does wow he goes all out. Sydney is a kind and strong character. She is fierce and stubborn. I can see why Tristan falls for her. He is her equal in many ways and they fit together. they draw strength from each other. they just need to learn who the other is again and find their place once again in each other’s life. That is what this book is about-second chances, forgiveness and love.

Tristan isn’t an easy character to get to know or feel for but I did. He had so much to overcome and was scared. he was the one that solved things. He felt very hurt by Sydney in the past and was trying to deal with that in the present. HE did try when he first got back into town to talk to her but that didn’t work well so he hardened himself. When they are thrust into a project together, he is the one to be dogged in confronting the past and moving forward. It is Sydney who sends mixed signals and is cold hearted at times. She distances herself because she fears the truth coming out. And she should. Overtime though the attraction and chemistry does rule out and we see them start to build something once again. It comes to a halt kind of when Sydney finally lets go of the secret. You feel for Tristan than. I mean there was so much misunderstandings and miscommunication in the past that set this up but sydney did have a lot of time to come clean. She was afraid and that is understandable but she was also at fault. Her excuse of him being cold since he came back is her fault. She put him in that zone. So his anger is justifiable. But his solution is what many will start to turn against Tristan. He comes cold and hard towards Sydney but towards Becca it is beautiful. He does what he feels is right. He denies his feelings towards Sydney though. That doesn’t work out so well for they do keep creeping up no matter how much he fights them. Sydney hopes for forgiveness and that their love will come through in the end. She slowly starts to lose hope but all is not lost. Tristan just takes sometime to get past the betrayal and pain. She shattered him and she needs Cal to help her understand just how much and what he is going through. I love the protectiveness of Sydney as a mom and she is a great character just made some serious misjudgments.

Favorite scene: Tristan and Becca with the pink sparkles for this turns their relationship. Also Tristan and bad mom.

The writing is wonderful and so is the story. the characters are ones you love from this series and Dalton does give us some fun times. We see a different side to Tristan especially with Becca. I will say that this book is going to be like a Woody Allen movie where there is no middle ground in the like or not like category due to the way situations work out and are done. A story about second chances, forgiveness that is heartwarming and heartbreaking. A story that has you feel everything and shows you the power of love, forgiveness,moving forward and family.

The One that got away...

Anger, resentment, tension, and burning lust are a focal point for Syd and Tristan. It's easier to go us on the bad and avoid the good. Betrayal is a hard thing to get over.

As a second chance romance, I have to say it's far more real than most. I liked the tension, distrust, and lack of instant forgiveness. Let's be real- people carry grudges. I respect the check out of this book for being real about that. Did I enjoy the bitter feelings...no but they were real. It made the situation real.

I really enjoyed All or Nothing at All. I may not have read the others in the series but you don't need to.

reviewed for Naughty Book Blog