Gannon came from loud, passionate Italian stock that wasn’t afraid to smash a plate to make a statement. Paige, on the other hand, systematically choked down any temper and, with frosty efficiency, made him dance like a damn puppet.From the Wall Street Journal and Amazon bestselling author comes a new standalone novel.Gannon King is great with his hands and–if you believe what you read on … hands and–if you believe what you read on Twitter–he’s “sex in a toolbelt.” The reality TV star learned his lesson about falling for pretty packages the hard, painful, humiliating way and he’s not making that mistake again.
Sure, “Legs” is gorgeous as hell and smart-mouthed–two of his favorite qualities in a woman. But she’s an icy network kiss-ass. At least, that’s what he thinks until he catches her being human.
Field producer Paige St. James has zero time for temperamental stars, especially Gannon who does his best to get under her skin. She’s got plans to get out of reality TV and do something that matters.
But ratings are king and, when Paige and Gannon’s sparks are captured by cameras, the network smells a time slot victory. After an on-set accident and a vindictive celebrity “girlfriend,” Paige finds her reputation in tatters and her job hanging by a thread.
She never should have trusted him…
But now that he’s gotten those talented hands on her, Gannon’s never letting go.
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“I’m not interested in being interested in you”. And so it begins. Prickly Paige and Gannon, Mr. Fixer Upper himself. He’s the “talent” on a reality show, she’s the producer. But it turns out Paige isn’t as prickly as she appears; it’s more of single minded career goal to expose the gender double standard. Although she doesn’t need it or want it or even realize it, Gannon has her back, they’re on the same team. Enforcing the double standard theme, Gannon is encouraged in his pursuit of Paige, while she is manipulated and threatened by the “suits”.
I found myself completely immersed in the world of reality fixer upper television. The behind the scenes action was fascinating and an original backdrop to this love story. From the initial falling in love with the families whose homes the crew renovated, to the demo, to the final reveal-it was all exciting.
As is always the case with Lucy Score, I laughed and cried through the whole book. If there is one thing that gets me every time, it’s a strong character showing vulnerability. And both Gannon and Paige have epic vulnerable moments. This couple feeds off each other’s strengths; recognizes their weaknesses but never exploits them.
It’s finally family that makes the final puzzle piece click into place for the reticent Paige, as she compares her frigid and rigid mother to Gannon’s beloved warm and precious Nonni. Gannon goes to an extreme length to show Paige his love, and I’m telling you, it’s amazing and swoony and unlike anything else. If you want a lovely heartfelt HEA, you can’t go wrong with Lucy Score.