Bricks and Mortar

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Intelligent and beautiful Manhattan real estate mogul Omega Bouvier is the embodiment of success. When swindler Bernie Madoff was arrested in 2008, seeing Mrs. Madoff stand by her man causes Omega to reflect on an earlier point in her life.

Emotionally abandoned by her mother and growing up sheltered as a Jehovahs Witness, Omega struggles to find her place and purpose in the world. Upon graduation from Dartmouth, she takes a job as a publicist in Miami, just as the South Beach Renaissance takes off.

As Omega climbs the professional ladder, she remains woefully inexperienced when it comes to matters of the heartuntil one night, she meets Zion Bram.

The charismatic financial guru convinces Omega that he needs her on his team, and Omega hesitantly gives in to his powers of persuasion. Omega tries to keep their relationship professional, while secretly longing for his touch. As they work together, the line between business and pleasure becomes blurred.

When Zion reveals his intentions, their connection explodes into a white-hot passion that fulfills Omegas every desire, both loving and erotic. But is Zion too good to be true? Can Omega, who treasures her freedom above all else, trust this man?

"Howard shows many strengths in her debut novel...A perfect tale for fans of Scandal's Olivia Pope." --Kirkus Reviews