Title: Planning An Addition, Book 4
Series: Love Under Construction Series
Author: Deanndra Hall
Genre: Erotic Romance
Release Date: November 1, 2014

Synopsis

Dating two younger men! Molly Walters never thought she’d be that woman. Younger Peyton Stokes is the perfect man, and sparks fly. When his much-younger best friend José Flores asks her out too, Molly decides she wants them both. That’s fine with José, but when the secret he’s never been able to tell Peyton comes out, things fall apart fast.

Is it true that blood’s thicker than water? The answer thrusts José into the biggest crisis of his life, and Peyton must decide if his self-imposed labels are worth losing his best friend forever. It’ll take a real man to make that leap of faith, but failing could cost him the love of his life – maybe even both of them.

As Peyton struggles, Nikki Walters grows weaker. Tony and his broken heart can’t survive without her, but will the tiny bit of faith he still has be enough?

Review

As much as I adore this series, and absolutely LOVE this book, I'm so incredibly sad that this series is over.

Love Under Construction is my favorite series ever, and that's saying something as much as I read!!

I fell head over heels in love with the Walter's family from book one, the biggest draw initially was the fact that these are not 20 somethings, these characters are my age and older, 40's adults who have loved and lost, who are learning to live again, or love again or just to live for themselves for the first time in years. (Yes Peyton and Jose are a bit younger but still 30's)

There's so much wrapped up in these books that comes to an end with Planning an Addition.

Tony & Nicky's relationship struggles and watching it grow throughout the series brings us to book 4 where they are struggling with something that could be the end of them. (yes I know, very vague but no spoilers!!)

While we have the entire family and extended family included in the final book, the main focus is on Peyton, Jose and Molly.

We get Peyton's back story, questions I've had about him are answered, and Molly, how I disliked her early on she's won my heart as well.

I've come to accept her earlier behavior due to the life she lived with Freddy. She as well as Steve were two of my most disliked characters, especially Steve, but thanks to the amazing writing of Ms. Hall I love them both now.

The secondary story is Nicki & Tony's fight. It's so heartbreaking, at times I honestly did not want to continue reading, I was afraid of what was going to happen to them.

I thought I cried during the other books, nothing prepared me for the river of tears I would cry during this one, an not just the quiet occasional blurry eyes, I mean full on ugly crying.

I expected emotional because Deanndra Hall is just so damn good at it, but I did not expect to feel so much for so many of the characters, I laughed with them, cried with them and at times was yelling at my kindle, saying there was no way the book to end like this, praying something would change.

No matter what I say my review cannot do this book justice.

I suggest everyone read this series, it's so worth it, the writing is so good, you get sucked into each and every characters lives and at times be emotionally drained after reading. But in the end each and every one of these books will make you look back and smile, and Planning an Addition pulls everything together for an ending you wouldn't have seen coming from book one.

I'm still sad that there won't be another book but all good things much come to an end.

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FLYING CHANGES

“Do you want me to saddle Trickster? Because I can if you want.” Vic had finished saddling and bridling Vladimir, and the big stallion stood at ease, his reins tied to a ring on a stall door,

“No, no, I want to watch you work Vlad. I’ve never seen you ride.” Laura had been watching Vic move around the horse, completely relaxed and looking like he was in his element. “I’m surprised you remember this stuff.”

“Three days a week in elementary school, third level through sixth level. I was big enough for my age that I had a good-sized horse to work with. I don’t guess I’ll ever forget her. A mare. Her name was Pepe – Pepper. Pretty little gray Arabian. Even right before we left Italy, with everything I was involved in, I still went to the stables at least once a week to see her. I really missed her when we left.” Laura was touched; Vic’s eyes moistened just thinking about that horse, and she loved that after all that time, he still remembered the mare and loved her.

“You guys out here?” Tony’s voice rang down the barn corridor.

Vic called back, “Yep. Down here.”

They appeared in the hallway, Tony carrying Nikki. She looked more than exhausted, and that made Vic anxious. “Hey, sugar! You sure you’re up to this?”

Nikki nodded. “I wanna watch.”

Vic laughed. “Then I’ll make sure the show is worth the trouble!”

“I expect to see my husband show you up,” Nikki laughed and kissed Tony’s cheek.

Tony chuckled. “Oh, wow. Great. I’m sunk!”

“I remember you being pretty damn good. We’ll find out, won’t we?” Vic winked at Tony and Tony laughed right out loud.

He pulled up a bale of hay and ducked into a stall to grab a blanket as Nikki stood, weaving a little; Laura moved over and wrapped an arm around her waist until Tony could get back and get her nest made. When he had the blanket over the hay, he helped her get situated, then sat down beside her and pulled her into his side. She rested her head against his shoulder and sighed. “Okay, big boy, let’s see what you’ve got,” Tony growled, shooting an evil grin Vic’s way.

“Here we go.” Vic unsnapped the lead line and, taking the reins, led Vladimir into the practice arena. Once they were inside with the gate closed, Vic mounted the horse and Nikki watched with interest as the animal shuddered. “Okay, big ‘un, let’s see what you’ve got.” One cluck and his heels into Vlad’s sides, and the horse moved forward.

Nikki and Laura watched wide-eyed as Vic put Vlad through a series of dressage moves, from collected and extended gaits to passage. Horse and rider executed a half-dozen flying changes, all flawless. Tony just grinned. He’d heard from family members about Vic’s skill level in dressage, but he’d never really witnessed it for himself. And it was impressive – very, very impressive. When Vic finished, he cantered to where the three watched. Nikki was the first to speak, and all she could squeak out was, “Oh my god, Vic, that was amazing!”

“You weren’t kidding. You really can ride.” Laura was shaking her head.

Tony just smiled – until Vic said, “Okay, brother, your turn. Put him through his paces. This horse is a champion waiting to ribbon. We get him in the arena, let him turn on the heat, and he’ll be unbeatable.” As he spoke, he dismounted. “You’re up. Show these girls how it’s done.”

Tony laughed. “Too late! I think you already did!”

“I hear you’re pretty damn good yourself.” He held the horse while Tony mounted, then turned loose and joined Nikki on the hay bale, wrapping an arm around her just as Tony had. Tony grinned and winked, then turned the big horse and took off across the arena.

He was every bit as good as Vic. The horse responded easily to his cues, and they watched as he not only performed a whole series of flying changes but also executed four three-sixty pirouettes in rapid succession at a full canter. His mount carried out every command with grace and ease, and Vic watched, awestruck. This was it; this horse would be a champion. Tony returned to the entry point and dismounted. “My god, this horse is amazing. I can’t believe how easy it was to lead him through all of that.”

“Like second nature for him,” Vic replied, nodding.

“Absolutely. We need to try out the mares, see if they’re close to as good as him. If so, we’ve got a winning breeding program in the course of time.” Tony affectionately slapped the sweaty horse on the neck, then scratched behind his ears. Vlad stretched his neck out and curled his lips. “I think he likes that a little.” Tony chuckled as the big head shook and Vlad snorted, then stamped one foot.

“By the way, I know where they came from. Did you get to actually talk to . . .” Nikki had been a fan of their famous previous owner most of her life.

Vic grinned. “Yeah! Nice guy. Talked to his wife one day too. She’s just as nice. But I think the farm is up for sale. They’re keeping their saddle horses, but they’re selling off all the rest.”

“Want a farm in Vermont?” Tony asked and winked at her.

Nikki snorted. “No! I like this one just fine. I’m not going to Vermont. Too cold in the winter.” Before anyone could say anything, she stood and walked up to the Vlad. He looked even bigger with her tiny, thin frame standing before him. She reached up and scratched his forehead. “Hi, buddy. That was very nice. You did a good job. I wish I could ride you someday.”

“You’ll most definitely ride him. I’d love for you to be the one to show him.” As Nikki continued to scratch his nose and Tony scratched his neck, he tried again. “You could handle him easily. He’s a dream to ride. Want up? I’ll help you.”

Nikki shook her head, then dropped her forehead to the horse’s face. Vlad responded by standing perfectly still as she wrapped her arms around his neck and just stood, motionless, like she was passing some kind of information to the big beast. “He wants to stay here, not go back to our barn. Can he stay here? In the big barn?”

“What do you mean, he wants to stay here?” Tony didn’t understand.

“He wants to stay here. More horses. Near the arena. He misses that and he wants to be here.” She didn’t turn loose of Vlad, just continued to stand and lean into the big horse.

“Nope. He needs to go back to our place. And you need to get back to bed.” Tony handed Vlad’s reins to Vic, then lifted Nikki easily and carried her toward the door. “You guys want to walk back with us?”

“Sure. Nikki, why don’t you just get up there and ride him back?” Vic pointed to the saddle.

Tony smiled at her. “I’ll get up there with you, precious. It’ll be fun.”

Nikki shook her head. “No. He’s going to get upset when you try to take him back.”

They got as far as the big barn door and stepped through, only for Vic to almost stumble backward when Vlad stopped. “Come on, bud,” Vic told him and patted his withers. But when he stepped forward again, Vlad just stood there. “Come on. Let’s go.” He clucked to the horse and slapped his shoulder, but Vlad wouldn’t budge. Vic turned his head and gave Nikki a scorching look.

She wilted. “Not my fault. I told you he doesn’t want to go back to our barn.”

“Well, how ‘bout you tell him he has to go,” Vic snarled.

“Won’t do any good. He doesn’t want to go. I can’t make him change his mind.” Nikki shrugged.

Laura walked right up to Vlad, put a hand on his neck, leaned into his ear to whisper something, and told Vic, “Okay. Take him on out.”

Vic took tried another step and, to his surprise, the horse stepped forward and followed. “What the hell?”

Laura just smiled. “I’m the horse whisperer,” she chuckled.

Tony stared at her. “What the hell? What did you say to him?”

Laura laughed outright. “I told him Nikki and I hang out in that direction. He wants to be with the girls!”

“Seriously?” Vic’s eyes went wide. “You did not. You’re making that up.”

Laura shook her head. “Think whatever you want. He’s moving, isn’t he?”

“That he is.” Vic’s free hand reached for Laura’s and she took it in both of hers, then kissed the back of his hand. Vic smiled at her and those same little butterflies she always felt when he was around flitted around in her chest.

“How did you know he didn’t want to go?” Tony couldn’t figure it out.

Nikki gave him a tiny smile. “Because he told me.”

Tony started to say something, and then he stopped. He didn’t understand, and he decided in that moment he didn’t need to. Some things about his wife were still a mystery to him, and that only made him love her more. He wanted to see her on that horse; he wanted her well enough to be on that horse. As he carried her with Vic and Laura trailing behind them, he wondered what else he’d never know about her. He was afraid there might be a lot he’d never get the chance to know. His life had become full of flying changes, some of which he hoped would stop.

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Deanndra Hall is a working writer living in far western Kentucky. A free spirit and chronic jokester, she and her partner of over 30 years enjoy visiting their two adult children and their partners and playing with their three crazy little dogs. When she's not writing, Deanndra can be found kayaking, working out at the gym, cooking something healthy, or reading. After writing for business, industry, academia, and non-profits for years and having her work credited to others, she jumped into the fiction realm, particularly erotic fiction and erotica, and had so much fun she never looked back. Look for her on Twitter and Facebook and on her website and blog.

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