Love Under Construction Series by Chanta Rand

Real Estate Agent, Candace Jones is looking for man who can work it in the boardroom as well as the bedroom. What she's not looking for is a man with paint on his jeans and sawdust under his nails. That's why when she meets handsome Gabe Hunt at a local hardware store, she doesn't give him the time of day. Millionaire, Gabe Hunt is captivated by Candace's full curves and sassy attitude. He wishes she would look beyond his beat up truck and rough exterior... moreReal Estate Agent, Candace Jones is looking for man who can work it in the boardroom as well as the bedroom. What she's not looking for is a man with paint on his jeans and sawdust under his nails. That's why when she meets handsome Gabe Hunt at a local hardware store, she doesn't give him the time of day. Millionaire, Gabe Hunt is captivated by Candace's full curves and sassy attitude. He wishes she would look beyond his beat up truck and rough exterior. He's more than just a fix-it man, but he keeps his true identity a secret from Candace, hoping she's not just another gold digger. When Candace finds herself in need of Gabe's help to secure a lucrative contract, she learns he's not the average man at work. less

Ronnie Jones is busy trying to juggle the challenges of a new construction business along with the demands of being a single mother. After the death of her husband six years ago, she’s sworn off relationships. Who needs to deal with the hassles of dating anyway? She’s surrounded by sweaty construction workers all day. She’s not easily impressed with men. Especially not with cocky Vic Romano. From the moment the ex-con walks into her office looking for a job, he rubs her the wrong way... moreRonnie Jones is busy trying to juggle the challenges of a new construction business along with the demands of being a single mother. After the death of her husband six years ago, she’s sworn off relationships. Who needs to deal with the hassles of dating anyway? She’s surrounded by sweaty construction workers all day. She’s not easily impressed with men. Especially not with cocky Vic Romano. From the moment the ex-con walks into her office looking for a job, he rubs her the wrong way. All Vic Romano needs is a break. He’s served his time and he’s ready to work towards a new beginning. He has his sights set on the foreman job at Three Sisters Construction. Unfortunately, he gets off on the wrong foot with co-owner, Ronnie Jones. His hopes for a fresh start are dashed before he can even get his steel-toed boot through the door. When fate intervenes and their paths cross again, Ronnie realizes she may have misjudged Vic. The fact that he’s damn sexy and he makes her panties melt doesn’t hurt either. Every time the two get together, the sexual tension is hotter than fireworks on the 4th of July. Vic is confident he can break through Ronnie’s tough exterior, but Ronnie will have to look past the mistake he made years ago to appreciate the man he is today. Is this a disaster waiting to happen? Or could it be the blueprint for love? less

Marlowe Jones owns one-third of Three Sisters Construction. Raised by her two older sisters, she’s spoiled rotten to the core. Her life is filled with shopping for expensive clothes and feeding her addiction for sex. When a wealthy developer approaches her about selling the home her estranged mother willed to her, Marlowe sees a chance to learn more about the woman who died over twenty years ago. She plans to take her time going through the house filled with all of her mother’s belongings... moreMarlowe Jones owns one-third of Three Sisters Construction. Raised by her two older sisters, she’s spoiled rotten to the core. Her life is filled with shopping for expensive clothes and feeding her addiction for sex. When a wealthy developer approaches her about selling the home her estranged mother willed to her, Marlowe sees a chance to learn more about the woman who died over twenty years ago. She plans to take her time going through the house filled with all of her mother’s belongings. The only problem is the pushy developer who’s become a thorn in Marlowe’s side. Roque Coleman is wealthy, obstinate, and accustomed to getting what he wants. He earned his money the old fashioned way—he worked for every penny of it. He’s just entered into a seven-figure contract to revitalize an urban area and build a lucrative retail center. He’s on a tight deadline, and there’s only one person standing in his way: Marlowe Jones. Roque has no time for spoiled brats, especially when he’s trying to single-handedly raise a teenage daughter. All he wants from Marlowe Jones is for her to sign the deed to her property over to him. With Marlowe taking her sweet time and Roque making incessant demands, these two opposites find they have one thing in common—a fierce attraction to each other. Will they be too stubborn to act on it? Or will they slow down and yield to love? less