How Ya Living?

Liked this read about accepting yourself. Stacey is confident in most ways, but her body image is The Pits. She has Reasons, true, but the shame spiral isn't about anything she can change, so it gets Real, Real old, about midway through. Despite all evidence from Hottie Trainer Robert, Stacey has decided she isn't worthy, and acts a complete butt about it, TBH.

Several inconsistencies made this closer to a 3.5-star read, than a runaway hit. I won't spoil the plot, but the the physical injuries weren't handled very well. A family subplot for one character offset the centrality of another character's job, which was nice. This is definitely a unique voice, and this is my first, but not last, read from this author.

A fantastic story from this author. This is the first book by this author that I've read and it definitely wont be the last. I was hooked from the first page and just couldn't put it down till I'd finished. The characters have hot and steamy chemistry between them. The story flowed really well. I can't wait to read more from this author in the future
Highly recommended
I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book

Review:

Hello steam!! This book was sexy, beautiful, thought provoking, and captured the essence of what it's like to be a BBW. (Big beautiful woman)

Stacey is a woman who hates everything about herself and an embarrassing moment at her cousins wedding has her fleeing for the hills and researching how to make herself look better. Via a gym. A gym with a sexy man. A man she can look at while she works out. It's a win right?

Rob sees Stacey walk into the gym and instantly steps up and agrees to train her instead of passing her off like normal. As the day continues, he realizes he likes her in more ways than one so he pushes her harder.

What happens when Stacey is embarrassed and decides to quit after only the first day? Rob chases after her, that's what happens.

This story was so full of everything a good book should have. I was intrigued all the way to the very end.

*I received this book free in exchange for an honest review.

Rating: ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Five Hearts

Stacey and Rob were an interesting and fascinating couple to watch. She was SO insecure about many things, which made me sad, because she seemed pretty fabulous. And Rob was just all-around dreamy, both in looks and personality.

Loved it.

This was a really good book! I love that authors write that size is just a number. Not everyone sees everyone the same way. Stacey battles in a life full of little women and she decides to hire a personal trainer. Rob notices her from the beginning, not because of her size but because she is beautiful. He is happy to train her and in the process teach her to love herself and hopefully fall in love with him.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

I received this ARC copy of this book from NetGallery for an honest review. I give this book 5 stars. The storyline between Robert and Stacey was well written and starts with Stacey having a hard time with her family because of her weight. Stacey meet Robert when he becomes her trainer. This is a must read book.

First, I want to say that I loved the positive message in the book. This was definitely different from other books I've read and I really enjoyed that aspect. That being said I just didn't really feel the chemistry between Rob and Stacey. Their relationship wasn't developed enough for me and it felt rushed. Their sexy times were steamy but that's about it. I couldn't really connect with story and I really wanted to. I loved the body positive message and think that is the highlight of this book.

I received this book from NetGalley this is a voluntary review. So I get it most people have something about there body they can't stand but for Stacey it's like everything stands out for her x10. She decides she wants to get healthy so she joins a gym tries to quit after day one but finally keeps going. Rob is juggling his business and his family Stacey is distraction in the beginning until she has a unfortunate accident and needs his help he gladly steps in. So fast forward she heals goes back to work his father declines. Stacey's work comes first when Rob needs her and Rob pushes her away as he feels betrayed. Stacey just wants Rob and Rob is feeling the same was both just to stubborn to give in. You will have to read it to find out the ending.

What a fun read! I was rooting for the main character the entire time. I wanted them together from the very first page!

This book was so full of cliches I could not even finish it. The characters & situations were not believable. I won't be purchasing it for the library. I really wanted to like it but nope

This is a romance between a young woman and her personal trainer. Her personal insecurities lead her to the path to meet a man of her life. It's a nice story with a happy end.

My expectations for this story were quite low, but I was actually really impressed. The story flowed well and the character development was really in depth making the story really believable. Well worth reading

Sexy Living is just that sexy and amazing. This is a great read by Cole and excited for the next!

This book was just o.k. I sometimes have a hard time believing a perfect guy would be interested in someone like her. She had such low self esteem.

I liked this book.