Fix Her Up (Hot & Hammered, #1) in Freaks Between the Book Sheets Romance Recs

Jun 15, 2019 angela rated it it was amazing

Wow!!! Do not let the innocent cover fool you. This book is hot!! I love the trend of hot covers but be warned that this book contains some pretty descriptive scenes. Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey was the perfect mix of sweet and hot. I love when an author can put together a good story with great characters and also write some hot scenes.

Fix Her Up is the story of Georgie Castle, clown and child whisper, and Travis Ford, bad boy baseball player. Georgie has had a crush on her brother’s best friend ...more

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Jun 15, 2019 angela rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Wow!!! Do not let the innocent cover fool you. This book is hot!! I love the trend of cute covers but be warned that this book contains some pretty descriptive scenes. Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey was the perfect mix of sweet and hot. I love when an author can put together a good story with great characters and also write some hot scenes.

Fix Her Up is the story of Georgie Castle, clown and child whisper, and Travis Ford, bad boy baseball player. Georgie has had a crush on her brother’s best frien ...more

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Mar 15, 2020 Really Into This rated it liked it

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This is my first Tessa Bailey! There is a lot to enjoy about this book. Fix Her Up by Tessa Bailey is a baseball-themed romance with lots of open door sex & lots of steam. Love that the audio makes it even sexier. I will say I thoroughly enjoy the moniker of Two Bats f ...more

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Jun 11, 2019 mrsboomreads rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: publisher-arc, books-read-in-2019

{Thank you William Morrow Books for my gifted copy. All opinions are my own }

4.5 stars for this fantastic contemporary romance! This was my first book by Tessa Bailey and I’m looking forward to many more.

Georgie is an entrepreneur. The fact that her business is in children’s entertainment does not help the fact that she is forever infantalized by her older siblings and parents. She just wants to be taken seriously and to be seen as an equal. When her childhood crush and former pro ball player, T ...more

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Jun 13, 2019 Lindsey (Bring My Books) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Don't let the cover fool you, y'all - this book is packing a lot of heart and a lot of STEAM. This was my first Tessa Bailey novel, but it's certainly not going to be my last (especially because I already know there's a companion/sequel to Fix Her Up coming out!).

The main thing that stood out about this book was the chemistry between Georgie and Travis - and how real they were with one another. I will never, ever, ever, in my entire life, get over the scene where she throws old lo mein at him w Don't let the cover fool you, y'all - this book is packing a lot of heart and a lot of STEAM. This was my first Tessa Bailey novel, but it's certainly not going to be my last (especially because I already know there's a companion/sequel to Fix Her Up coming out!).

The main thing that stood out about this book was the chemistry between Georgie and Travis - and how real they were with one another. I will never, ever, ever, in my entire life, get over the scene where she throws old lo mein at him while he is sleeping (sans clothes, mind you) and then tells him to get over himself and man up. I mean, I'm pretty sure that's the first chapter - what a spectacular way to get a feel for a character's personality!

Travis is down on his luck, and he's feeling it. Georgie is doing well for herself but wants more, both professionally and personally. Watching their dynamic change from the one they had when they were children (Georgie as the pesky younger sister of Travis' BFF) to an adult dynamic filled with trust, protectiveness, love, and hope was really great to read and I enjoyed every part of it.

The sex scenes were, as previously mentioned, um, well, STEAMY. Having not read Tessa Bailey before, I had no clue going in (that cover got me, I won't lie). They were all fun and interesting, but some of them seemed a bit implausible or unnecessarily filled with dirty talk - and some of the dirty talk seemed a bit out of place. It wasn't even that the words themselves were bothersome, it would just go from lukewarm to filthy in a span of seconds ... with her entire family in the next room? After her mother played wingwoman and sent Travis out to check on her? (i.e. Do dirty things to her in the shed out back while the rest of the family is finishing dinner??) Had certain scenes been set up a bit differently, this wouldn't have been an issue for me (and it didn't seem to be an issue for others I know that have read it, so I might be overly critical here).

Overall, it's a book that I recommend and think would be perfect for summer! I might even have to find a few more Tessa Bailey's for my own beach day reads ;) ...more

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May 23, 2019 Mollie's Bookshelf rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Do not be fooled by this cute cover, Tessa Bailey brought the heat! (baseball jargon, anyone? ⚾️) This was my first Tessa Bailey read and I definitely need to get my hands on some more. I have heard her books are nice and steamy but this cover looked super cute… no worries, it was the perfect blend! I absolutely adored Georgie in this book. She starts out as the epitome of a little sister who is just starting to navigate adulthood at 22 and grows throughout the book. Travis also has a great stor ...more

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May 24, 2019 whimandwitty rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorite-romances, fake-relationship-romance, best-2019-releases, kindle-unlimited-2020

Ratings
Goodreads Rating: 3.9
My Overall Rating: 5/5
Steam: 5/5
Romance: 4/5
Friendship: 5/5

First, I want to say thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins for providing me with an advanced reader’s copy of Fix Her Up in exchange for my honest review. Thank you, thank you!!

Synopsis
Fix Her Up follows Georgie Castle and Travis Ford. Georgie is tired of her family treating her like the baby of the family – as if her existence is just one big joke. She’s determined to take control of her life – starting wi ...more

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Aug 28, 2019 Chanon rated it it was amazing

Shelves: 5-star-ratings

*fans self* OH MYLANTA the dirty talk!

Georgie has always been the little girl in the group, even at the age of 23, and ESPECIALLY because of her career path: entertainment for children's birthday parties. Travis was a baseball star, but due to a shoulder injury, he's landed himself back in his hometown, wallowing in what could be. When he finds out there's a job opportunity on the line, he strikes a deal with Georgie to fake date; perfect for her to be taken more seriously around town and perfe ...more

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Jun 18, 2019 Dawn McGill Dalrymple rated it it was amazing

My first by Tessa Bailey and I absolutely loved it. I admit it was the cover that drew me in, then I started reading and couldn't stop!! Georgie was so sweet and cute and the perfect match for Travis. I loved their chemistry and can't wait to read the next book(or see the cover!) ...more

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Jun 08, 2019 Lindsey (Bring My Books) rated it really liked it

Don't let the cover fool you, y'all - this book is packing a lot of heart and a lot of STEAM. This was my first Tessa Bailey novel, but it's certainly not going to be my last (especially because I already know there's a companion/sequel to Fix Her Up coming out!).

The main thing that stood out about this book was the chemistry between Georgie and Travis - and how real they were with one another. I will never, ever, ever, in my entire life, get over the scene where she throws old lo mein at him w Don't let the cover fool you, y'all - this book is packing a lot of heart and a lot of STEAM. This was my first Tessa Bailey novel, but it's certainly not going to be my last (especially because I already know there's a companion/sequel to Fix Her Up coming out!).

The main thing that stood out about this book was the chemistry between Georgie and Travis - and how real they were with one another. I will never, ever, ever, in my entire life, get over the scene where she throws old lo mein at him while he is sleeping (sans clothes, mind you) and then tells him to get over himself and man up. I mean, I'm pretty sure that's the first chapter - what a spectacular way to get a feel for a character's personality!

Travis is down on his luck, and he's feeling it. Georgie is doing well for herself but wants more, both professionally and personally. Watching their dynamic change from the one they had when they were children (Georgie as the pesky younger sister of Travis' BFF) to an adult dynamic filled with trust, protectiveness, love, and hope was really great to read and I enjoyed every part of it.

The sex scenes were, as previously mentioned, um, well, STEAMY. Having not read Tessa Bailey before, I had no clue going in (that cover got me, I won't lie). They were all fun and interesting, but some of them seemed a bit implausible or unnecessarily filled with dirty talk - and some of the dirty talk seemed a bit out of place. It wasn't even that the words themselves were bothersome, it would just go from lukewarm to filthy in a span of seconds ... with her entire family in the next room? After her mother played wingwoman and sent Travis out to check on her? (i.e. Do dirty things to her in the shed out back while the rest of the family is finishing dinner??) Had certain scenes been set up a bit differently, this wouldn't have been an issue for me (and it didn't seem to be an issue for others I know that have read it, so I might be overly critical here).

Overall, it's a book that I recommend and think would be perfect for summer! I might even have to find a few more Tessa Bailey's for my own beach day reads ;) ...more

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Jun 09, 2019 Jen rated it really liked it

I must have been living under a rock because I haven’t had the joy of reading something by Tessa Bailey before. I really enjoyed the story of Georgie and Travis! I love a book where a character has so much growth and both Georgie and Travis had growth in this story. I love that Georgie was a fun character who was able to stand on her own. I love that both Georgie and Travis make each other better versions on themselves, whether they like it or not. This was a steamy read despite the cute cover. ...more

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Jun 09, 2019 Jen rated it really liked it · review of another edition

I must have been living under a rock because I haven’t had the joy of reading something by Tessa Bailey before. I really enjoyed the story of Georgie and Travis! I love a book where a character has so much growth and both Georgie and Travis had growth in this story. I love that Georgie was a fun character who was able to stand on her own. I love that both Georgie and Travis make each other better versions on themselves, whether they like it or not. This was a steamy read despite the cute cover. ...more

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Oct 05, 2019 Tammy Brooke rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Georgie is the youngest in the family, and they all treat her like a child just because she didnt go into the family business she is a child entertainer, and she loves her job.
Travis is the man who Georgie has loved since she was at school.
When Travis has an accident that results in him losing his baseball career he comes home.
Georgie comes up with a plan that they fake date so people can see hes serious not just a player.
I really enjoyed this book it was funny and steamy and sometimes serious.
I ...more

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Jul 15, 2019 Madison rated it really liked it

Shelves: arcs, books-i-own

Don’t let the cute cover fool you... This book was unexpectedly STEAMY and I loved it! This was my first book by Tessa Bailey, but definitely won’t be my last. The writing in this was witty and fast paced. I loved the dynamic between Georgie and Travis. Their banter made me laugh out loud many times. Unfortunately, @mamajustwantstoread called dibs on Travis as her book boyfriend so I will be patiently awaiting book two in this series so I can try to beat her to the next potential book boyfriend. ...more

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Jul 13, 2020 Mary Tufts rated it really liked it

Steamy, like awkwardly trip over yourself on a walk and look around to make sure no one saw you or knows why you tripped steamy. Pro: fun rom-com read Con: overuse of “baby girl” as term of endearment... blah

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Jun 11, 2019 Kelsey (kels.reads) rated it really liked it · review of another edition

**fans herself**

Woooweee don’t let this cute cover fool ya this book is STEAMY 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

But I loved it (obviously)! So much great banter and the sexy scenes... wowza! I can’t wait for the rest of the books in this series.

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