Mr. Fixer Upper

At first glance, Mr. Fixer Upper might sound like your typical spicy workplace romance—complete with a brooding handyman and a no-nonsense producer. But Lucy Score delivers more than just steamy banter and toolbelt fantasies. Set against the backdrop of a reality renovation show, this story brings genuine emotional depth, sharp wit, and surprisingly touching subplots. Paige, a driven production lead with a meticulous plan for everything, finds herself clashing with Gannon, the gruff but wildly talented carpenter and reluctant star of the show. Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic is full of tension, especially when long work trips, cramped hotel rooms, and camera crews force them into close quarters. Add in a possible love triangle and the risk of career fallout, and the stakes are high—not just romantically, but professionally too. While the third-person narration leans more neutral than intimate (with occasional shifts into omniscient perspective), the chemistry between Paige and Gannon more than makes up for the emotional distance. Paige's independence and ambition are a refreshing counterbalance to Gannon’s alpha charm, creating a dynamic that feels both fun and empowering. What surprised me most was how much I enjoyed the emotional layers hidden within the renovations: the real stories of the people they help bring unexpected warmth and purpose to the narrative. I went in skeptical—put off by a slightly cringy blurb—but ended up genuinely invested.

Are you a fan of HGTV? Then this is your book. Fake dating; Enemies-to-Lovers, this is the third installment of the "Brush with love" series. Like the tropes - brothers best friend? This is your book. Forced proxsimity? Also, yes! Have fun!