A Reluctant Attraction - Review
Handymen Series # 3
Rosanna Leo
April 20th, 2021
Totally Bound Publishing
FROM AWARD-WINNING ROMANCE AUTHOR ROSANNA LEO
Book three in the Handymen series
He was looking for an escape. In her, he found his home.
Contractor and Handymen host Nick Zorn needs a change. He’s been feeling listless, and when his ex-girlfriend embarrasses him in a viral post by sharing private details of their sex life, he’s downright ready to escape. When an opportunity to reinvent his career arises, Nick takes it, even though it might mean the end of Handymen. However, the team has one more project to tackle together first—a struggling cat sanctuary in dire need of renovation.
When Nick arrives at the shelter and meets its owner, a lovely widow named Claire, his life is once more thrown into disarray. Neither of them is looking for a relationship, but the attraction is fierce. As he helps Claire fix her workplace, he realizes he wants to help her in other ways too. Their flirtation sizzles, flaring into a friends-with-benefits arrangement.
But the more time they spend together, the more reluctant these ‘friends’ become to fight their deepening connection, even though they know their inevitable break will devastate them…
Amount of sex 2.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 3 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
A Reluctant Attraction is the third book in the Handymen series written by author Rosanna Leo. Each book in this series tells the story of a different couple and can be read as a standalone romance. However, I do recommend reading the books in chronological order. I believe it will give you a better foundation to understand and appreciate the storyline. Just know that it is only a suggestion.
A Reluctant Attraction tells the story of Nick Zorn and Claire Brewer. Nick is the youngest of the Zorn brothers, and his specialty on the Handymen home improvement show is building decks. He has been in a funk lately as he recently broke up with a woman, and it turned pretty nasty. It resulted in Nick being more of a recluse.
Claire is the owner of a cat shelter called Haven, and it was originally her husband Arthur’s. However, she took it over when he passed away three years ago. Although, she’s been overwhelmed with the bills and repairs. Luckily the shelter was recently chosen to be a part of the Handymen show. When Nick and Claire first meet, there was an instant connection. However, both were reluctant to start anything serious.
A Reluctant Attraction is a steamy and heartwarming story, and I truly enjoyed it! The storyline was well developed and kept my attention throughout the whole book!
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Handymen Series # 1
Rosanna Leo
June 9th, 2020
Totally Bound Publishing
FROM POPULAR ROMANCE AUTHOR ROSANNA LEO
Book one in the Handymen series – a newly expanded and edited version!
He tears down walls for a living. She’ll tear down the ones around his heart.
Contractor Michael Zorn is one of the leading men on the successful home improvement show Handymen. He is also revered for an act of bravery he’d rather forget. The press may hound him, but all he really wants is to help couples realize their home renovation dreams.
One of these couples is Emily Daniels and her fiancé, Trent. When Emily inherits an old home in Toronto’s Little Italy, she sees it as the perfect location for her small business. The house needs a lot of work, but her appearance on the Handymen show means Michael and his contractor brothers will help her renovate at a reasonable cost.
When Michael and Emily meet, their chemistry is intense. Emily wants to stay true to Trent, but her fiancé has done nothing but disappoint her. Michael recognizes Trent for what he is—a cheater. And it isn’t long before he breaks Emily’s heart.
At first, Michael only intends to comfort Emily, but their friendship soon flares into passion. Unfortunately, Michael has secrets and wounds of his own, ones he has never trusted to another. Emily is determined to break down his walls, but can she trust her heart to a man who can’t trust himself?
Amount of sex – 2.5 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes – 2.5 / 5
Story – 4 / 5
Overall – 4 / 5
A Good Man is the first book in the Handymen series written by author Rosanna Leo, and it’s also the first book that I’ve read by the author. A Good Man tells the story of Emily, who wants to renovate her grandmother’s house that has been handed down to her. Her dream is to open a store to sell different types of soups. The only problem is that she doesn’t have the money for the renovation. Luckily, Emily and her fiancé were chosen to be a part of the home improvement show called Handymen.
Emily’s fiancé, Trent, was going through a difficult time, but instead of accepting Emily’s help, he constantly insulted and disappointed her until she had enough. Michael, one of the contractors on the tv show, knew that Trent was bad news. So, when Emily finial left Trent, Michael was there to comfort her. The only problem is that Michael is also going through something difficult. Emily and his brothers try to offer him support, but his issues are starting to affect him and the others around him. Can Emily help Michael before it’s too late?
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Handymen Series # 2
Rosanna Leo
September 29th, 2020
Totally Bound Publishing
FROM POPULAR ROMANCE AUTHOR ROSANNA LEO
Book two in the Handymen series
She needed a safe place. He was determined to give her one.
TV landscaper Eli Zorn has always been a fixer. But when a family medical situation teaches him there are some things you just can’t fix, he’s desperate to return to work for a distraction. The demolition of an old cottage in tranquil Muskoka, Ontario, is just the ticket.
Unfortunately, a gorgeous woman has handcuffed herself to the cottage and she won’t let it go down without a fight. Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Nolan has history with the place, and she won’t let Eli and the Handymen team get their hands on her refuge.
The cottage belongs to Eli’s mentor. Not only is Peter Nolan a giant in the landscaping business, he’s also Bernie’s uncle. And it becomes clear very quickly that relations in the Nolan family are more than strained.
As Eli and Bernie grapple with old loyalties, they are determined to see each other as the enemy. But this is one attraction that cannot be denied, and one that they’re losing the will to resist…
Amount of sex 2 / 5
How explicit are the sex scenes 2.5 / 5
Story 4.5 / 5
Overall: 4.5 / 5
An Irresistible Force is the second book in the Handymen series written by author Rosanna Leo. Each book in this series tells the story of a different couple and can be read as a standalone romance. However, I do recommend reading the books in order. I believe it will give you a better foundation to understand and appreciate this storyline. Just know that it is a suggestion.
An Irresistible Force tells the story of Eli Zorn and Bernadette “Bernie” Nolan. Eli is the landscaper on the home improvement show called Handymen along with his two brothers Michael and Trent. The show’s next episode will be helping Eli’s mentor, Peter Nolan, who is an expert in landscaping. The Handymen are planning on demolishing Peter’s old family cabin and building a new one in its place. The only problem is Peter’s Niece, Bernie. She disagrees with the plan and has pleaded with Peter to not do this. The cabin holds a lot of memories for her, so she decided to handcuff herself inside the cabin.
I really enjoyed the storyline, and I had a hard time putting my book down. It was emotional, heartwarming, and even funny at times. I loved how the author approached the topic of bullying, as well as how Eli and Bernie confronted their past. Oh, and I just loved how the story ended!
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