Building Passion
(2026)(The first book in the In Pursuit of Passion series)
A novel by Ellie Hallaron
She needed them to be professional; strictly business. He's never hated or wanted anyone more.
Nora Dinh rightfully earned her spot at her father’s construction firm, but when an accident forces her to step into his position as interim president, all her hard work is discredited.
Nepotistic claims follow her through the halls of her once beloved office, but the brunt of it comes from the ruthless, callous client she’s forced to work with.
While her father heals, she fights for her place at the table… again. But when she discovers the well-hidden condition of her father’s company, she turns to the man who threatened to ruin her for help.
With each passing day the line between hatred and passion blurs, but one touch from him could cost her everything.
Everyone knows Julian Reed doesn’t have redeemable qualities, so why is she finding some?
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Julian Reed overcame every hardship that arose from being the bastard son of the great Luciano de Silva.
He created J. R. Group from blood, sweat, and sheer determination to beat his estranged father.
When his board ambushes him with a buyout to his half-brother, he has to fight once more to save his company from the de Silvas.
There’s no margin for error because the slightest mistake could unravel his empire. And the irresistible, infuriating, and unqualified contractor is an unwelcome distraction.
He’s determined to keep his distance from her, even if every snarky email, feisty threat, and heated argument sets ablaze his frozen, frostbitten heart until it beats to life.
Building Passion is a workplace romance filled with steamy moments, even on construction sites. The explicit content and profanity are not suited for young audiences. Building Passion is recommended for mature 18+ readers only.
Genre: Romance
Nora Dinh rightfully earned her spot at her father’s construction firm, but when an accident forces her to step into his position as interim president, all her hard work is discredited.
Nepotistic claims follow her through the halls of her once beloved office, but the brunt of it comes from the ruthless, callous client she’s forced to work with.
While her father heals, she fights for her place at the table… again. But when she discovers the well-hidden condition of her father’s company, she turns to the man who threatened to ruin her for help.
With each passing day the line between hatred and passion blurs, but one touch from him could cost her everything.
Everyone knows Julian Reed doesn’t have redeemable qualities, so why is she finding some?
***
Julian Reed overcame every hardship that arose from being the bastard son of the great Luciano de Silva.
He created J. R. Group from blood, sweat, and sheer determination to beat his estranged father.
When his board ambushes him with a buyout to his half-brother, he has to fight once more to save his company from the de Silvas.
There’s no margin for error because the slightest mistake could unravel his empire. And the irresistible, infuriating, and unqualified contractor is an unwelcome distraction.
He’s determined to keep his distance from her, even if every snarky email, feisty threat, and heated argument sets ablaze his frozen, frostbitten heart until it beats to life.
Building Passion is a workplace romance filled with steamy moments, even on construction sites. The explicit content and profanity are not suited for young audiences. Building Passion is recommended for mature 18+ readers only.
Genre: Romance