The Builders Series by Vanessa Gray Bartal

Five siblings, one family business, endless possibilities. The Samperi family moved from Brooklyn to Kentucky with a hammer and a dream—to trade the city life for a quiet country upbringing for their five children. A few years later their family business grew into a renovation empire with the siblings working together, each one assuming a different role. Giovanni, the buttoned down electrician, would rather read than build. He likes his tidy life with no surprises... moreFive siblings, one family business, endless possibilities. The Samperi family moved from Brooklyn to Kentucky with a hammer and a dream—to trade the city life for a quiet country upbringing for their five children. A few years later their family business grew into a renovation empire with the siblings working together, each one assuming a different role. Giovanni, the buttoned down electrician, would rather read than build. He likes his tidy life with no surprises. When a case of mistaken identity leads to a blind date that leads to a wild night with a stranger, he’s desperate to undo the damage and return to his normal life. Until he realizes the mistake might be the best thing that ever happened to him, and some secrets are worth keeping forever. less

Benedict Samperi is perfect. Everyone agrees, from his parents who call him "the good one," to his four siblings, who refer to him as "St. Benny." Only one person in the world doesn't believe Benny is as wonderful as he seems. For Hattie "Lou" Lawton, Benny's former best friend, he stands as a reminder of one of the most painful episodes of her life. Now, fifteen years after the event that broke her heart, she is determined everyone will finally see Benny for the rat he is... moreBenedict Samperi is perfect. Everyone agrees, from his parents who call him "the good one," to his four siblings, who refer to him as "St. Benny." Only one person in the world doesn't believe Benny is as wonderful as he seems. For Hattie "Lou" Lawton, Benny's former best friend, he stands as a reminder of one of the most painful episodes of her life. Now, fifteen years after the event that broke her heart, she is determined everyone will finally see Benny for the rat he is. When a cataclysmic event forces them together and Benny uses it to blackmail Lou into helping him with a charity event, she believes she's finally found her chance to show the world his true colors. But when togetherness becomes a reminder of how much she once cared for him, Lou will have to decide which she wants more--revenge or the possibility of a love to last a lifetime. less

The Screaming Samperis. That was what people started to call them when their reality renovation show became a hit. They were everywhere, on every billboard, TV show, and magazine cover, Jessamine Samperi most of all. Her star had never been brighter. Life seemed perfect until the threats began. Milo Eliopoulos's life was in shambles. Unemployed and drowning in debt, it was the worst possible time to meet the woman of his dreams, especially when she's rich and famous... moreThe Screaming Samperis. That was what people started to call them when their reality renovation show became a hit. They were everywhere, on every billboard, TV show, and magazine cover, Jessamine Samperi most of all. Her star had never been brighter. Life seemed perfect until the threats began. Milo Eliopoulos's life was in shambles. Unemployed and drowning in debt, it was the worst possible time to meet the woman of his dreams, especially when she's rich and famous. But from the first moment he laid eyes on Jessamine Samperi, he knew she was the only one for him.Except it's not the first time he's ever laid eyes on her. Milo doesn't remember their disastrous first encounter, but Jessamine can't forget. And now, so many years later, Milo might be the only one who can keep Jessamine safe from the stalker who won't stop until she's his, dead or alive. less

Peaches was the first person twelve-year-old Joe Samperi met after his family moved from Brooklyn to Kentucky, the first person outside his family who felt like home. Their love was instant and epic, spanning decades. They were the one thing that was always supposed to last. But Peaches had a past and present that kept trying to intrude and suddenly there was space where there had never been space before... morePeaches was the first person twelve-year-old Joe Samperi met after his family moved from Brooklyn to Kentucky, the first person outside his family who felt like home. Their love was instant and epic, spanning decades. They were the one thing that was always supposed to last. But Peaches had a past and present that kept trying to intrude and suddenly there was space where there had never been space before. When the worst finally happens, will they fall apart? Or will they realize happily ever after doesn't always look like they thought? The heartwarming conclusion to the Builders Series goes back to the beginning to tell how it all began. less