Hey romance readers, I have another work place romance for you! It is so much more than that though. In Love to Hate You, you'll not only get a work place romance, but also a friends to lovers story, a best friends sibling story, it's set in a small town, AND there is a bit of suspense. I guess, technically it is also a billionaire romance. So yeah. If those are things you enjoy, then keep on reading.
Love to Hate You is the second book in the Fillmore Siblings series by Melissa Schroeder, and this time we are getting the full story on Travis Fillmore and Nancy Howard. We witnessed little tidbits of their story in Hate to Love You, but in this book, we get it all.
I have the teaser posted below, but to give you the basics about the story, Travis and Nancy work together on the tv show Flipping Texas. Nancy is the designer, and Travis handles the construction. I should mention that Flipping Texas was Nancy's idea, and she also chose Travis to be the co-host. Up until this past season, they had worked wonderfully together. Something changed this season though, and Travis was a gigantic ass. Constantly poking Nancy with little barbs here and there, and it was just too much. These two friends were quickly becoming enemies. And that didn't sit well with Nancy. It was becoming such an issue, that Nancy decided not to re-sign her contract. This was it. Nancy was leaving the show.
Now you may be thinking, Laura you said there was a bit of suspense in the book so why haven't you mentioned it? Yes, I did say there is suspense, and there is. You see Nancy has a stalker. This just started happening recently, and things are building. Who is it? Well there's a few possibilities. You'll just have to read the book to find out who was behind it all!
I also mentioned that the book could be considered a billionaire romance, but didn't explain that any further. Well Nancy is part of the Howard family. They have more money than they know what to do with, and quite frankly Nancy could live off her trust fund if she so chose. But that isn't the life Nancy wants. Plus her family is quite horrible, so she doesn't want to rely on them. At all.
Love to Hate You captivated me. I was all in, and did not put my kindle down until the last page of the book. I found myself once again loving the characters (main and side), was obsessed with the setting of Juniper Falls, and also quite enjoyed the fact that this book was set on a home improvement show that has similar goals as Fixer Upper. Now I can't lie, while I was cheering for Nancy and Travis to get their HEA, I was also waiting for Travis to give a good reason for why he has been an rude pain in the ass. That didn't really happen, so that was a bit disappointing. (sorry if that's a spoiler) Still though, that didn't stop me from enjoying the story, and wanting to take up residence in Juniper Falls.
Oh, and I need Wild Love now. Please. The set up for this book was a side story in Love to Hate You, and I am so ready for Quinn Hawthorne's story!
Oh, and I need Wild Love now. Please. The set up for this book was a side story in Love to Hate You, and I am so ready for Quinn Hawthorne's story!
Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
I mentioned it above, but I'll mention it again, the teaser is posted below. As per usual there are also links to connect with the author, a link to add the book to your Goodreads, and of course links should you want to purchase the book.
Fillmore Siblings Series
Author: Melissa Schroeder
Genre: Friends/Enemies-to-Lovers Romantic Comedy
LOVE TO HATE YOU
Join USA Today Bestselling author Melissa Schroeder for a frenemies to lovers romantic comedy with a sexy, tool belt wearing hero who is on a mission to get his woman.
I’m taking a stand. I’m done with him, our show, and my stupid heart. I want nothing else to do with Travis Fillmore. Or maybe I’m lying.
No, really, I mean it.
Ugh, I need help when even I don’t believe me.
Travis is my best friend’s brother and the object of my infatuation. He’s also my co-host for our home improvement show, and we are zooming to the top right now. Unfortunately, I can’t work with him anymore. He’s pushed me too far with his antics, and I’m walking away. Only, he just realized how much he needs me on the show, and he wants me back. He just pops into town and thinks I’ll forgive and forget.
At first, I refuse to even consider returning, but he won’t go away. He tells me that he’s changed, that he can be professional. And I believe him. Until he kisses me…and then does a whole lot more. Soon, we can’t keep our hands off each other. But even as I think we might be building something beautiful, someone threatens our happiness. An overzealous stalker…I can deal with that. What scares me is the man who could shatter my heart and leave me broken.
Warning: This book includes breaking and entering, donuts, sarcastic friends, a woman with many trust issues, a man who doesn’t realize what he wants until he almost loses it, a weirdo who doesn’t understand boundaries, nosey neighbors, a trip to the Juniper Jail again, and a happily ever after for two people who finally admit they are in love.
PURCHASE LINKS
Free in Kindle Unlimited
AUTHOR BIO
From an early age, USA Today Bestselling author Melissa loved to read. First, it was the books her mother read to her including her two favorites, Winnie the Pooh and the Beatrix Potter books. She cut her preteen teeth on Trixie Belden and read and reviewed To Kill a Mockingbird in middle school. It wasn’t until she was in college that she tried to write her first stories, which were full of angst and pain, and really not that fun to read or write. After trying several different genres, she found romance in a Linda Howard book.
Since her first published book, Grace Under Pressure, Mel has had over 90 short stories, novellas, and novels published. She has written in genres ranging from historical to contemporary to futuristic and has worked with 8 publishers although she handles most of her publishing herself. She is best known for her Harmless and Santini series.
After years of following her military husband around the country and world, Mel happily lives with her family in horse and wine country in Northern Virginia.
AUTHOR LINKS
Thank you to Melissa Schroeder and Give Me Books PR for providing me with an ARC of Love To Hate You. A positive review was not required. All thoughts/opinions are my own.
