ANNIKA
Cheating husband. On-air meltdown. Public humiliation.
Lucky me, I’ve experienced them all.
Oh, and the implosion of my career as an up-and-coming designer and renovation television darling.
But that was then.
Now, I’m in the TV studio, more determined than ever to prove to myself (and the few fans I have left), that I’m back for good. Nothing from my past—no man, no mistake—is going … past—no man, no mistake—is going to knock me down again.
If only fate—and Grayson Hesse—had gotten the memo.
GRAYSON
Woodworker. Stone house restoration guru. And the new host of Hesse and a Hard Place.
This is what I know:
If this show’s a success, I’ll finally be able to give my family the financial stability they need. My chances of success go way up if I have the best designer in the business working by my side. And the best in the business (despite the lingering rumors) is Annika Hale.
She’s the triple threat: brilliant designer, restoration maven, and the woman who stole my heart six years ago…and hasn’t looked back since.
But that was then.
Now… Well, what is it they say? After all, 425 Madison is the perfect place to fall in love.
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Aww, another great episode in this series…all wrapped into a new HGTV-like setting.
A one night stand that inevitably became more…OH, this couple was great! …and definitely more HOT and steamy than some of the other books! I loved the genuine nature of each of these characters. Easy read. And I always feel like it’s a good sign if I want MORE of the characters when I make it to ‘The End’….and Love by Design made me want more of their story!
My first time reading this author, and what a thoroughly enjoyable diversion! Great book to curl up and enjoy while the world is taking a timeout for social distancing. A talented designer and an emerging home restoration TV star share a past and few misunderstandings! Annika and Grayson must find a way to work together and overcome their history as she tries to rebuild her life post-divorce and public humiliation and he needs a successful show to be able to help his family. Wonderful story with good character development and enough drama to keep the reader engaged as they move past their negative experiences and toward a HEA. Some good secondary characters provide interest and depth to the story. As a detail oriented person, a few inconsistencies in dialogue and story lines were bothersome, but for most, they will be minor, insignificant issues. I would recommend this book to friends, and plan to read more from this author in the future. I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.