This was a great first book in this Hot and Hammered series. I fell in love with Georgie and how she was just so unabashedly HERSELF. No matter what people said about her being a literal clown, she always maintained that that's what made her happy and she didn't cater to anyone else's ideas about what she SHOULD be. And I'm also a sucker for male character development and we definitely see that with Travis - he goes from a playboy to committed man in love. Tessa Bailey truly never fails to produce a good book that makes me happy, makes me hot and bothered AND makes me wish for more. I can't wait to read the next one!

I usually love EVERYTHING Tessa Bailey writes but this was really a definite miss for me. I got this because I read Fix Her Up and it was another hit for me from Tessa Bailey, so I definitely wanted to this follow up in the three book series. I did have my reservations because I'm not usually one to read books about already married couples - I prefer the meet cute thing instead. It was AWFUL. Rosie left Dominic and all he could say to her was stuff about sex. It was all about sex to him, and doing the bare minimum, despite the fact that she expressed to him multiple times what she needed and instead, he just asked her if she wanted more, rougher sex??? Like what was that? I'm a fan of smut, of course. But this was... basically all smut and little to no actual character development. Neither character seemed to get it... and thus, it was hugely disappointing. I say skip this and go straight to the third book in the series, Tools Of Engagement. This is not worth it.

This was the best in the series! I always love anything Tessa Bailey writes but this was my favorite in the three book series. I fell in love with Wes and Bethany and Laura. I LOVED that Wes was basically a single dad - I don't often find that in my reads, so I loved this take. The smut was amazing, of course. She always knows how to write that well!!! All in all, I think it was the perfect conclusion to the series because not only did we get a wonderful ending for these two, but we got to see futures for the other characters in the series and that made me very happy. Well done!

I absolutely adored this book. Christina Lauren does it again (both of them)! I loved the alternating timelines and the friends to lovers, strangers to lovers tropes. It was so well written and definitely pulled at my heartstrings, especially near the end when we find out *why*. Macy and Elliot are just perfect! I can't believe I waited so long to read this one! Instant favorite of mine!

Whenever Colleen Hoover includes letters in her books, you know it's going to be good and one where you bawl your eyes out. That's definitely this one. I was hesitant to read this, because I usually don't like reading books about already married couples - I like the meet cute, fall in love, happily ever after ones. Technically, we got both in this book because of the alternating timelines. So, we see them meet and fall in love in the past, and then their marriage struggles in the present, as well as infertility struggles, which is the basis of the book. I thought it was so well written and such a great representation of the struggles one can have when it comes to infertility and just how deeply that takes its toll on a marriage. It was so realistic, in the best, most heartbreaking and gut wrenching way. I really felt for Quinn and her desire to be a mother and the fact that she just can't and how much that hurts both her and Graham. It was literally devastating. I feel for her, even as someone who doesn't have children and doesn't want them. What that must feel like as a woman; the guilt, the doubt, the fear, the resentment. It was beautiful to read these two come away and them come together, defeating the odds and eventually, making peace with the life they've been given and being HAPPY despite some dreams never coming true. I absolutely loved it and I DEFINITELY cried reading those letters, and their subsequent falling back together. One of my favorites!

Some of the things they did to each other were MEAN, and not funny joke pranks like it seemed it would be. Also, the entire book could have been avoided if they had just TALKED to each other about their feelings and why they were unhappy and hesitant to get married? Also, we didn't get a scene of them discussing how they would avoid going down the same path in the future. They just loved happily ever after, forgetting that they once were in love, hated each other and tried to get the other one to break up first, then back to love. Not exactly realistic. That pretty much sums it up.

I'm so in love with this book!!! I know there's negative reviews but honestly, it's amazing and everything I could have asked for in a book. ALL THE TROPES. Fake dating, one bed, guy takes care of girl when she's sick, etc.

Also, Aaron Blackford, am I right?! Like, HELLO. He is the blueprint. I always love it too, when the guy falls first and it takes the girl forever to realize it.

Considering this is a debut novel, I thought it was fantastic and ranks highly for me. I'm mad it took me so long to read it. I highly recommend it!!!

This was such a great book. I saw someone compare it to The Love Hypothesis and I don't actually think they're similar at all. But this hit all the right notes for me. Faking dating, enemies to lovers, found family, etc. The cover art is insanely amazing and learning about Indian culture, family and food was a highlight for me. Kareena was a superios main female character who did well with wanting to go against tradition and her family's wishes. Plus, she's fixing up her own car in this and I LOVE that. I'm taking off one star because honestly, it was so WEIRD that Prem called his p*nis Charlie. Like... why?

Overall though, I highly recommend this book!

Essential for anyone suffering or suspecting they suffer from adrenal fatigue. Super helpful tips and guidance. This is definitely an epidemic in our modern world - chronic stress leading to burnt out adrenals - and it's awesome to know someone is making strides in addressing this issue. Must read for those who are suffering or think they are.

I really enjoyed this Christina Lauren book. Although it wasn't one of their best (nothing beats Soulmate Equation in my eyes), it was worth a read, entertaining and I do like how it was written and how it ended. I loved the premise (think Chip and Joanna Gaines and Magnolia) and thought it had such great potential. The beginning was wonderful but it did seem to fall off a bit after that, but overall a good book and worth a read. I particularly loved that Carey had a chronic illness, as I myself have a few and love to read books that involve it as part of the plot line. I think Christina Lauren did well in representing it, even though it was a subplot.