4⭐️
Genre ~ contemporary romance
Setting ~ California
Publication date ~ May 28, 2022
Publisher ~ Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op
Est Page Count ~ 239 (17 titled chapters +e)
Audio length ~ 6 hours 48 minutes
Narrator ~ Virtual Voice
POV ~ dual 1st person, present tense
Featuring ~ reality home improvement competition, small town, slow burn, competitors to lovers, minimal steamage
My review:
Sam (30) & Max (are my niece and nephews name, who are siblings, so some scenes were a little awkward for me 😂) are competing against each other to win a farm house. Sam is a strong builder and Max grew up on a farm. They both want the house for very different reasons. Who has the better skills to win their dream home?
There were a good mix of tasks they had to complete that showcased both of their skills and weaknesses equally. It, also, does a good job of showing what it’s like behind the scenes of a reality show. Sam’s hair, makeup and wardrobe ladies, Verda and Lynn, added some extra fun to the story. On the other hand, the host, Rob, is a big time sexist douche that needed a fingernail pinch to the nads, repeatedly. He chose to ignore what name she goes by, so we had to read the words “my name is Sam” or “it’s Sam” it seemed like 6,472 times, which was pretty annoying.
Overall, there were some cute and fun moments that kept me engaged. I’d for sure read this author duo’s work again (and not only because I already have another one on my kindle).
Cover gripe ~ she’s described as having mocha colored skin and the woman on the cover appears to be on the lighter skinned side.
Narration notes:
I did not listen to this one, but am just giving the info above for reference. Not sure it’d be too enjoyable with a virtual voice.
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I’d love to hear your thoughts if you’ve read it.
Book blurb:
Though Sam and Max should be bitter enemies, they can’t ignore the electrifying chemistry between them. As the competition heats up on the hit reality show Go Hard or Go Home, they face a crucial decision: Will they follow their hearts or fight tooth and nail for the coveted renovated farmhouse? Only one can emerge victorious in this high-stakes game, but is the prize worth sacrificing their chance at love?
Discover what happens when passion and ambition collide in this gripping tale of rivalry and romance.
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