Love by Design

by Christine Keniston

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Architect Ava Everrett's life is falling back into place--now that she got rid of some seriously unwanted baggage. At home in Kona with her friends and family, she lands a coveted dream project, a fun office renovation, and a sexy new guy to play around with. Life is exactly as she wants it. Billionaire international developer, John Maplewood is masquerading as the ordinary, "boy-next-door." Convinced that women only flock to him for his wallet, he doesn't believe in love. Spending time in Kona, he embraces the chance to just be a regular guy in a world where friends, family, and falling in love matter. But when he's the one falling, it's time for him to come clean and reveal the money behind the man. What started off as fun and free, suddenly has a price he might not be able to afford.

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Book Details

Genre

Contemporary Romance

Subgenre

Beach, Military

Series

Aloha Romance Series

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

2 Mild

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

February 27, 2018

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sweet

Ava Everett was tired of working so hard and not being appreciated for the designs she provided for the company. Always getting overlooked.So she told her boss off. It felt good. She was done with her good for nothing ex. She headed back for Kona to her family. Not expecting to meet someone.John Maplewood seemed like a good guy.John is in Kona to see his sister and relax a little. The first time he meets Ava on a dive it’s totally unexpected. He also harbors a little secret. Can she forgive him once she learns the truth? She’s so different then the girls he’s used to dating.I’ll say that the ending was sweet.See what happens in Paradise.

Really enjoyed this one!

When Ava quits her job as an unappreciated brilliant architect, she moves home to Kona. John is visiting for his sister's surprise birthday party. An overworked billionaire that wants to avoid golddiggers, he uses his middle name. Sparks fly, romance is in the air, what will Ava do when she finds out he's has a major construction company?

Not just "sweet and clean" really sweet and awesome!

Of course I loved it! I have loved every book I have read by Chris Keniston! I read the original version and really intended to scan this one so I could do a new review but typical of her books, once I started it, I could not stop! Those guys draw me in every time. Maggie's brother Forrest, better know as John to the rest of the world, comes to the island to celebrate her birthday shortly after Billy's sister Ava has returned home to set up her own architectural design firm. Mr. No-Time-For-Down-Time falls for the that amazing ambiance of the island that draws almost everyone to a slower pace but even more he falls for the beautiful architect and her intriguing designs. Did I mention that he owns and international construction company. Lots of family and friend to-do for old fans and new.

Reverse Psychology

Great story! I love the characters and the fact that all the characters from the previous books in the series make at least cameo appearances. The matchmaking mamas are at it again but seem to have missed the target. You'll want to have the male lead, but give him time. He's one of the good guys, even if a little inept when it comes to matters of the heart. I'm an Easy Coast gal, but these books make me want to check out Hawaii.

Love by Design

I'm loving this series that takes place mainly in Hawaii. In this story Ava quits her job as an architect in California to move back to Hawaii to be near family. After being passed over several times, because she is female, she has had enough. Ava decides to open her own firm and things start happening that she never could have predicted.