Sam Jameson always gets what he wants and what he wants is his ex-wife. Sam views the world in black and white—a strong attitude that’s earned him billions in the business world and an ex-wife in the real world. What Sam wants is to choose his own future, but to do this he must pass a test set out by his older brother, and CEO: onboard his wayward brother, Eddie. Sam accepts the challenge but … challenge but isn’t sure what to think when he learns that the woman he’d love and left is part of the test too.
Trinity Jameson is a fixer. It doesn’t matter if it’s ugly furniture or an ornery employee, Trinity has the touch and she’s spent most of her life helping others achieve their best potential. But when her ex-husband comes back to town to prove he’s got a heart, Trinity makes a decision: She’s not going to fix his problems for him—no matter what his smoldering blue eyes ask of her, she’s going to say “No.” She’s determined that he’ll fix his own mess this time.
Before Sam landed in New York, his goal was to leave the city just as fast. But when Trinity saunters into the room looking better than ever, his desire begins to shift. He realizes that what he really wants is what he can no longer have: Trinity. Sam has no trouble stoking their physical fire, but hot sex isn’t going to be enough to heal the hurt he’d caused long ago. Sam isn’t going to be dissuaded by her new found emotional wall. He helped her build it, and now he’s going to knock it down.
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** spoiler alert ** For a rather shorter book, Trinity and Sam’s story brings out so many emotions that I was surprised. It’s a second chance romance that, the realization of them divorcing in the first place needed to happen in order to find the way to be together was a bit upsetting for me. I know that Sam’s obessive complusive tendencies, control issues and perfection are part of the reason for the divorce but, I did not care for Trinity and Sam’s brothers, William and Eddie making Sam be the one completely at fault with the marriage failure. Trinity has a bit to explain. If, Jessica is her best friend, why does Trinity feel the need to cry on Eddie’s shoulder or why does she decide to go on vacation with her brother-in-law instead of this best friend if Sam didn’t go? I actually got angry with Trinity over this -why doesn’t she communicate to Sam how she feels instead of waiting for him to see her beyond his work? In Sam’s defense, he doesn’t truly realize he is hurting her but, to me she doesn’t try hard enough.
With that said, I realize I am probably not in the majority with my Team Sam defense but, I found it difficult to like Trinity. To be honest, I didn’t care for William and Eddie manipulating Sam either. Is their relationship that strained and if so, why? However, I do know it had to happen that way to make the story cohesive. And, truly I did like the story in hindsight because of the romantic I am. The deep feelings, emotions and love that were covered up are realized and come to the surface. Trinity and Sam finally learn to communicate, compromise and a happily ever after follows.
I have read many family oriented stories. This one was different. The orientation is more geared to the Advertising Corp. That the family runs. The eldest William appears as a overshadowing authority making everyone want to please him. Eddie, the youngest brother as the happy go lucky slouch who is trying to get into the business. Sam the middle child who this story revolves around is a perfectionist, work-alholic who is loyal and steadfast to a fault.
Sam, having little patience with Eddie is given the task of bringing Eddie onboard and properly educated to take his place in the business. Their meditator is Sam’s ex-wife, Trinity and continued love of his life. Sam resolves to do whatever he needs to to win her back.
While I appreciate the focus of the story I found it to be very formal and cold. I had trouble investing in the story with little warmth exhibited by any of the characters. Yes there was sex but no-one really even liked each other until the end.
The narration was good. Thinking back over the story I don’t believe my review was colored by the way the story was portrayed. Having both a male and female narration is a big plus.
I recieved a Audible copy of this story for an honest review.
Sam is back in New York from Los Angeles he was entering his office expecting for his brother to be there. But, instead his ex wife Trinity who
was the last person he expected. Even though it had been a year he thought he should he dating by now. Trinity was brought in to ease Eddie into the business. Trinity and Sam were already at odds with each other and he couldn’t wait to get it all over with. Trinity sees a minuscule change in Sam. Eddie and a client were there to meet up with Trinity and Sam. Trinity and Sam perform a duet on the Karaoke stage and end with a big kiss. When they get back to table the client said he would absolutely sign with their agency. Sam instances reverts back to his controlled self when Eddie winds up showing up late once again. Trinity let him know that was the kind of behavior that broke up their marriage.
Twists, turns, and changes make this a good read.
Jameson Brothers: The Complete Series; The Billionaire’s Audio Box Set by USA Today Bestselling Author Leslie North. (The Billionaire’s Ex-Wife #1, The Billionaire’s Pregnant Fling #2, and The Billionaire’s Sexy Rival)
This is the first audio book I’ve heard with multiple narrators and it really does make a difference for me, having heard a male narrator trying to play the role of a female character doesn’t have the desired effect. I really, truly enjoyed “reading” the audio version as an added boon to an already amazing story!
Trinity is a character I can relate with, she is a strong, independent woman – her and Sam honestly make a cute couple. As they are made to work together, after having divorced about a year prior, the feelings they once had start to come back. Not everyone gets a second chance at true love and it’s refreshing to witness them each compromising and making an effort to get it right this time. Eddie is hilarious and North did well making him the black sheep of the family. The Jameson brothers are a bit uptight so Eddie’s personality is a breath of fresh air! The steamy bedroom scenes in all three volumes of this box set will melt your reading device but they are so worth it!
Each story in the trilogy can be read as a stand-alone. The cameo appearances by the family members just make it that much more delightful, but it’s not as though you have to read them in order. North is an amazing story-teller. There are no gaps in the story, it all flows exceptionally well, her unique voice strongly conveying her presence. This well-written, facetious box set held my attention from beginning to end and I do believe I’ve found my new one-click author!
This was a good book. I’ve never read anything by this author before but I will now. I wish it was a little longer read but still a great book, especially if you love reading about billionaire hotties. Great job Leslie.