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    The Build Up
    The Build Up
    The Build Up
    Audiobook9 hours

    The Build Up

    Written by Tati Richardson

    Narrated by Vance Goodwin and Anna Lynn Wright

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    A truly unfortunate first day of work leads to unexpected love in this sparkling debut from Romance in Colour podcast cohost Tati Richardson.

    Rumpled and ragged was not how architect Ari James envisioned kicking off her first day at a new firm. And few things can top the horror of her new—and extremely hot—colleague walking in on her at the worst moment ever. Learning that she’ll be working with
    him on the project that’s supposed to get her career back on top makes it harder than ever to focus on her big comeback.

    With a partnership at his firm on the line, nothing is going to stand in the way of Porter Harrison absolutely killing it on his new project: not his obnoxious rival, not his unpredictable brother and definitely not his new coworker whose gorgeous curves he accidentally
    saw and now can’t get out of his head.

    Though neither of them is looking for love, once their creative juices get flowing, Ari and Porter’s connection is obvious. But when their shared goal has always been winning at work, building a solid foundation for a relationship might end up costing them everything …
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateMar 28, 2023
    ISBN9781705091364
    The Build Up
    Author

    Tati Richardson

    Tati Richardson is co-founder of the Romance in Colour Podcast and debut contemporary romance author of The Build Up. A higher education professional for two decades,Tati holds degrees in English from Clark Atlanta University and University of North Carolina-Greensboro. A native of Atlanta,Tati lives in the suburbs with her husband and daughter. She collects red lipstick, Wonder Woman memorabilia, and unique eyewear. Learn more about Tati by visiting her website www.tatiannarichardson.com

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    • 3/5
      A slow burn romance with two very likeable people. It had enough back story to make Ari and Porter interesting characters. If you like low angst, try this romance