“One of the BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS romance reads!” – Lamplight He’s the hottest handyman on TV, but he only has eyes for his best friend.Kit Carlyle isn’t just some woman. Beautiful? Yep. Seductive? Damn straight. She’s also my best friend and my co-worker. But, hell, I’m a guy with a pulse. Every once in a while, I look at her and think filthy things.But when her cousin dies and leaves her with … in a while, I look at her and think filthy things.
But when her cousin dies and leaves her with a long as hell and sexy bucket list, Kit turns to me for a helping hand. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a woman in need. Besides, I’m not about to let another man steal away my girl, occupy her bed, or fill my shoes.
But as the stakes get higher and the items become hotter, I’ll have to face the toughest challenge of all: admitting I want more than Kit’s friendship. I want to make her mine.
Nailed Down is book one in the Nailed Down series by USA Today bestselling author Chelle Bliss and Eden Butler. A friends to lovers romance with heat, heart, and a happy ending!
“Their chemistry is SMOLDERING!” – Panty Dropping Book Blog
Read the Entire Nailed Down Series:
Book 1 – Nailed Down
Book 2 – Tied Down
Book 3 – Kneel Down
Book 4 – Stripped Down
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Nailed down is a sexy read about Kit and Kane who are best friends who work together. This is the first book of two. They work for a renovating local Tv series.
Both Kit and Kane have underline feelings for each other that have been there for awhile. It isn’t until her cousin Jess’s funeral that things between them start to change and feelings come out. This is a journey that they take together as Kit completes a bucket list her cousin wants Jess to complete.
Kane and Kit both have feels for the other, but have not admitted it to the other person. Kane is rough and tough on the outside. But he has a weakness when it comes to Kit. He is sweet and kind to her he helps her with the list. But there are a few things he wants to stay away from because he doesn’t want things to change between the two of them. But at the same time he doesn’t want another man touching Kit he is Protective of her.
There chemistry and sexual tension for each other is off the charts. The kiss and dance is where they start to question to them selves if the other may be feeling the same about the other. Kane is a total alpha that wants control in the bed room he is every woman’s wet dream. Kane is afraid to move forward because he doesn’t want to loose their friendship as Kit is the only one he lets close to him.
This is a must read can’t wait for the second book. Chelle and Eden have knocked this one out of the park.
This story is different from any other that I have read by Chelle before plus this was my first time reading anything by Eden, I do have to say these two ladies have a way with words. I was amazed and hooked on this story from page one. I was kinda confused at first only because I couldn’t figure out right away what was going on the whole builder thing didn’t make sense to me for some of the story but then once it clicked that it was the TV show about building and remodeling I got it. Once the story finally made sense in my mind I was hooked I loved the list I mean come on, some of that list was hard. I liked how it really pushed Kane and Kit together and to finally face their true feelings for each other. They had this back and forth banter and chemistry that is really a once in a lifetime, you could actually feel the love they had on the pages. SO worth the read. It really had some great unpredictable moments that left you jaw dropping and moving around in your chair, of course some steamy and blush worthy parts as well those were hott. The characters no matter how small or big a roll they had were all amazing. East to read page turner turned out to have a happy ending. That was well worth it in the end. You will be amazed at how well these ladies have wrote this story. I still can’t get over the ending and how they have me hoping for so much for Kane and Kit.
**I received this ARC in exchange for my thoughts, I was in no way told what to write this is all me, myself and I***
Slow burn romance at its finest
I have been a fan of Eden Butler’s romance for well over a year now, but this was my first experience of her co-author Chelle Bliss (though I’d heard nothing but positive things about her and her books) and this collaboration is a definite winner for me. I was excited when the first book was announced, but knowing it’s part of a three book series has me very happy indeed.
Nailed Down introduces us to Kane Kaino and his brother Kiel and I have to say, this family clearly has some alpha male, sexy hot genes running through it because wow Kane and his long time best friend Kit Carlyle are the focus of this book and I have to say this slow burn, friend-to-lovers romance is one of the best I’ve read in a long time. With both Kane and Kit having what they think are unrequited feelings for the other, it was fascinating to see this couple form both POVs, because as a reader we had much of a clue what was going on than Kit and Kane most of the time
Despite the slow burn, there was plenty of flirting, hot as all hell kisses and foreplay and I never felt that I was missing out as the sexual chemistry between Kit and Kane was off the charts. And the story line had me hooked from the start, with the bucket list for Kit that kick-started Kane and her finally admitting an attraction to one another. I alsooved that Kit and Kane are hosts of a cable renovation-based TV show and the other cast and crew made for great secondary characters (even if Bill made me shudder). Kane’s brother Kiel definitely has a story to tell too and I’m looking forward to reading his story next. He definitely deserves a bit of romance in his life.
There’s not much more I can say (especially with spoiling anything) – but I hope that this new collaboration isn’t just a series one-off, because I would definitely be happy to read more by Chelle and Eden.
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This was such a wonderful story about 2 friends who have been in love with each other but have never revealed their feelings to each other. It takes a bucket list from Kit’s cousin for the 2 of them to really spend time with each other. Kit is heartbroken with the death of her cousin and is surprised that her cousin left her a bucket list and wants Kit to complete the list.
Kit enlists the help of her hot co-star and friend Kane to help her with the list since she is afraid to accomplish most of the items on the list. There are a couple of things on the list that Kane says he can’t do – toe curling kiss, great sex and fall in love – but he somehow ends up helping Kit fulfill most of the things on the list. The 2 of them are attracted to each other but is afraid to tell each other because they are afraid they could lose each other’s friendship.
I loved the fact that Kit’s cousin gave her a bucket list to make her experience life, Kane is such a protective alpha and is always there for Kit, and how finally one of them takes the chance by letting the other know their true feelings. This was such a great story from two talented authors that I have enjoyed reading their books.
Pardon the pun…but these ladies NAILED IT!!!! The plot, the characters, the emotions all combined to make this one heck of a read!!!!
This second chance romance was sexy, sweet, and refreshing. Kane is sexy and can be tough, especially with those who don’t know him well. He is the sexiest handyman on television, but he shuns the attention. He isn’t big on bed-hopping from one woman to another, which I LOVED! His heart belongs to one woman, and no other woman will measure up. He is in love with his co-worker and friend, Kit. He does a great job or so he thinks of hiding it.
When the book begins, Kit is returning back after attending her cousin and best friend, Jess’s funeral. She and Jess were so close, but they were different. Jess lived life to the fullest, and Kit has kept herself busy, just not fully enjoying life like Jess did. Jess has one more trick up her sleeve, a bucket list for Kit to complete. Can I just say, I loved Jess! Even though she had passed away, her personality and zeal for life jumped off the pages, making her a pivotal character in the book. Back to Kit…she knows the perfect person to help her complete it, Kane. She knows he will push her when she tries to back out of something. She can keep her feelings for him hidden long enough to finish the list. She has done it for a while now. However, she nor Kane have any idea how Jess’s list will forever change them.
The sexual and emotional tension just swirls around these two. I could feel it in every word of the book. It left me anticipating and my heart melting when they finally gave into their feelings. I loved the way the book ended! It was the perfect ending for these two. The icing on the cake…the way in which they have given us just enough about Kane’s brother, Kiel. His book is next, and I cannot wait. I think he has some interesting things in store for us.
Not only was this a book about friends becoming so much more, but it was about living life. As Kit’s cousin wrote, “We live to laugh and laugh to live.” She desperately wanted Kit to live her life fully. You could feel Jess’s love for Kit with each word she wrote in the letter/bucket list. That bucket list made me think about my life somewhat. I felt like I was a part of completing the list! When a writer makes you look within yourself, well, that takes great talent. These two women have enormous talent! I have read each of them individually, and I love them. Together, they are unstoppable!
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Anytime you start a new series with a author you read you wonder if it can happen again the take you away part. This one is also a collaboration so that factored in. This one is centered around Kit and Kane whom has the ground work in this one laid down to lock you in tight. You will not go anywhere because you are now part of their everyday walk. You will be also given the emotional overdose that a reader craves filling you up with them and their journey. Having not read the other author before I now would again if thanks to this.
I absolutely loved this story. It was an interesting take of friends to lovers romance. Kit and Kane relationship is so amazing. I could not put this story down. I highly recommend this book and am super excited that it is going to be turned into a series.
I enjoy reading Chelle & Eden’s books. They did a good job writing Nailed Down. They know how to pull a reader in and help them get lost in their books.
Nailed Down is a friends to lover story. I loved the bucket list idea and how Kit & Kane grew closer to one another.
Kit is a sweetheart, but has been somewhat lacking in the hot and steamy department for a long time now. Her cousin has given her the push she needs by challenging her to complete a bucket list, left to her by her cousin that passed.
Kane is her ex-military best friend and co-star on their cable channel, and person that she has chosen to go through the list with her. So far he has be able to keep his feelings under wraps. Kane is worried that crossing the line will result in him losing his best friend and co-worker and since he values their friendship he does not want to jeopardize it.
I loved Kane right from the start, he was everything. Kit grief over her cousins’ death brought me close to tears. The support and strength that Kane offers Kit as she goes through the bucket list was swoon worthy, not to mention that the chemistry between Kane and Kit was HAWT,
5 Glorious stars!
I recieved an ARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. Chelle and Eden have gone and done it, they have written one of the top 10 books of 2018. Kane and Kit have worked side by side hiding and keeping their true feelings hidden from each other. Only the list and one not so drunken honest night do their true feels become clear. I highly recommend this book.
Loved this awesome friend’s to lover’s read about Kane and Kit. Their banter and interaction was hilarious and really enjoyable. I couldn’t stop reading until I finished this thrilling sexy story. The sexy times were super hot and so deliciously naughty. Loved the start to this awesome new series by a dynamic duo. Can’t wait to read the next one by Chelle Bliss and Eden Butler.
The book was awesome. It had a serious HOT factor! What I loved about it most was that Kane was all alpha protective about Kit but still was afraid to cross that line. Kit wasn’t going to give up and to me that makes for one amazing woman. The chemistry between Kane and Kit was real and you could feel it through the pages. It’s wasn’t forced or fake…it was true honest to goodness love. How they get to that point was so unique that it made the story even more perfect. I cannot wait until Kiel’s story. I am intrigued by him.
I want a Kane!
I’ve been dying for this book. Between the Hot Cover and the promise of a BBF who knows how to use tools I devoured NAILED DOWN the moment it landed on my kindle. This Friends To Lovers romance is sexy and funny and you will not be disappointed. Swoonworthy!!
I’m a huge fan of Chelle Bliss. I have read every single one of her books and will continue to do so. Nailed Down is another amazing book and I enjoyed every single word of it. As always, Chelle Bliss has done an amazing job. I love that she teamed up with another author to bring us another wonderful book. This is a friends-to-lovers story and you get a little bit of everything- laughter, sadness, lots of sexual tension and love. I would one hundred percent recommend that you grab this book, I know you’ll love it.
Kit was awesome. She’s smart, beautiful, funny, and can hold her own. I felt awful for her when her cousin died. It’s such an easy thing to relate to that you feel like you’re right there with her. After receiving this bucket list from her cousin, Kit is somewhat reluctant but extremely persistent and devoted to completing the list, which is where Kane comes in.
He’s her best friend and this is a simple task right? Wrong. Even though they’re best friends, Kit has always been attracted to Kane. I mean, who wouldn’t be? But she’s not about to admit any of that. But as things start progressing with the list, things are about to get a bit more complicated.
”One kiss, the best kiss I’d ever had, but still…it only took one kiss to turn it all upside down and alter everything we were and probably would be as we moved forward.”
I loved Kane. He’s bossy, confident and sexy as hell. When Kit asks for his help with this bucket list, he’s in, I mean, they’re best friends and this is simple. That is until he reads the entire list. There’s some things on there that he can’t help but refuse, even though deep down he wants to, because it’ll risk their friendship.
”No need to imagine things when I knew the truth: Kit Carlyle was my friend, but f*** did I want to be a helluva lot more than that.”
Kane refused many times to help with this list, but Kit had a way to make him change his mind.
”Kit had a way of working me, with a look, with a jerk of her chin, with a motherf****** sigh that got me to do things no one else could. She was doing it again, and for the life of me, I couldn’t find it inside my head to give a single s***.”
I really enjoyed everything about this book. I can’t wait for the next two books in this series. I would one hundred percent recommend you grab this book. If you’re a fan of Chelle, you will not be disappointed. Chelle and Eden did a great job!
5 Stars!
Kitty and Kane work together on a Late Night DIY Show. When I started reading about Kane I instantly pictured Ty Pennington from TLC’s Home Improvement Show, though more bulked up.
Kitty and Kane have had some underlying feelings brewing for awhile. Neither one of them is willing to act on that attraction as they don’t want to ruin their current working relationship and friendship.
Kitty has just attended her cousin, Jess’s funeral and returns home with a bucket list that her cousin is challenging her to complete. Her cousin is trying to get her to ‘live’, to open up more to life. Kitty doesn’t want to do it on her own and plays the quilty card to get Kane to help her. Though there are some items on his bucket list he does not want to help with. He is beyond her biggest supporter. He pushes her when she needs to be pushed and comforts her when she’s having a rough time. He also is her protector. It was interesting when he would step into the protector roll.
The banter these two have just pulls you into the story more. There were times I was laughing out loud as I read along. They are just awesome. The more time they spend together the more the lines blur. It doesn’t take long for Kitty to realize she knows just what to do to get Kane to give in.
Probably one of the best parts in the book is Kane’s reaction to his brother, Kiel’s button pushing. He has know idea of the depth of his feeling for Kitty until then.
It is just unbelieveable that this book was written by two authors. The story flowed seamlessly. I can’t wait for Kiel’s story in the next book.
Chelle and Eden make an amazing combo! You will not be able to put down this friends to lover story. Kane is the right amount you stubborn and stoic while Kit is fun flirty and knows what she wants! I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book.
Nailed Down was a sweet friends to lovers story.
Kit and Kane work together.
They have a DIY show that aires in the very early hours of tv.
They are best friends and there isn’t anything they wouldn’t do for one another.
Kit is such a great girl. She tough,strong and sassy.
Kane is a brooding,barely tolerates anyone.
But he’s loyal to those he loves and loves with his whole heart.
Kit is given a bucket list to do by her late cousin.
It’s her cousin’s wish for her to completes every item on it.
She enlist Kane’s help to do what’s on the list.
I loved seeing how Kane supported and helped her,although he was dubious of it.
He encouraged her and coached her all while trying to remain calm and supportive without acting on his true feelings.
This book was sweet,charming and sexy.
It’s a unique and different concept to a friends to lovers story.
I loved it’s originality!
The authors did a fantastic job with the writing.
It flowed and blended perfectly. No way to know that two authors calibrated on it.
Nailed Down is a fun charming sexy read and I’m looking forward to reading the next books they have planned!
I love a good friends to lovers romance but what made this one even better was the collaboration between these two awesome ladies. Chelle & Eden I hope you have plans for much more together!!
This story line is great, it is different which is a good thing. Kane & Kit are just incredible together! Kit’s cousin/best friend dies and leaves her something she wants her to do. Kit asks her good friend and coworker Kane if he will be her wingman. This is the start of something really interesting and special for them.
Kane, who is as alpha as they come does not want to want Kit, but his behavior makes it pretty obvious that he does. He just won’t do anything about it, or not the right things anyway. The moment Kit decides to take matters into her own hands is Kane’s breaking point. Steamy, combustible, intensity ensues and it is so hot!! And I swooned at what this rough around the edges man confesses to her in the afterglow.
I am looking forward to Kiel’s book next!!
These two authors wrote seamlessly! I don’t know who wrote what but, what I do know is that they wrote Nailed Down very well. Loved it! Kit Carlyle’s beloved cousin dies and leaves her a bucket list of things she wants Kit to do. She wants Kit to go out and explore life and to live! Kit knows she needs some help with trying to do this bucket list and asks Kane her best friend and co-worker to help her accomplish the list.
I loved the chemistry between these two Kane & Kit! There are sparks flying. And, I loved how Kit has the brass you know whats towards the end of this book to finalize all the teasing we are treated to between them. You will just have to read this book to know what I am talking about.
I thoroughly enjoyed Nailed Down and I give it 4.5 smokin’ hot stars and bring on Keil’s story!
I think this is one of the best “friends to lovers” books I’ve ever read.
Kane Kaino was one hot, sexy, and oh so territorial alpha male when it came to Kit Carlyle. For five years he has watched over Kit, been her friend, her confidant, her protector. And in all that time he has kept his true feelings buried deep. But when Kit looses her only family things start to change between them. No matter that Kane tries hard to keep things in the friend zone, things start heating up when Kit asks him to help her with the bucket list her cousin left for her. But Kane is nothing if not stubborn so Kit finally takes matters into her own hands. That’s when things really start to heat up. And oh my, the temperature is sizzling!!!
Can’t wait for Kiel’s story!!!