4.5 stars

This book snuck up on me.

I LOVED IT!!!

My favorite Shacking Up novel yet.

Not surprising, since there was so much I loved about this book.

From Lincoln to Wren, this book had everything I love about a great romance.

The office romance angle didn't hurt either.

But most of all, like Lincoln, I adored Wren. She was competent, confident and decisive. Because she didn't care one bit about who he was, she was the perfect partner for Lincoln. On one hand she bugged him when necessary, and micromanaged his life in the best kind of way, on the other hand she handled him with care but never with velvet gloves. And that's exactly what Lincoln needed. Someone he could trust to be honest and when needed a person that wasn't afraid of butting heads, a trusted confidant by his side.

Wren was an amazing character. The way she handled Armstrong was GOLD!! No way could I have predicted a heroine like Wren.

My love for all things Wren and Lincoln knows no boundaries.

But besides Wren, Lincoln stole the show. He was adorable, possessive and sweet at times. The times he made me smile were numerous. All the small but adorable instances, like the way he fixated on her lipstick - ADORABLE!! His big brother way of handling Armstrong made me LOL - he went straight to where it counted, no second thought. His relationship with his grandma - swoon!! And of course his grouchy and broody self - be still my heart.

All in all this was one of the author's best books so far, and I love how the her writing has become better and better over time. It makes me excited to see what she comes up with next.

When Wren meets Lincoln for the first time It’s after his father funeral and linc is drunk. When Lincoln finds out Wren is his handler or as he likes to put it his babysitter......they butt heads until he can’t fight the attraction anymore. Then they need to keep it quiet until linc’s mom tries to blackmail Wren. This book is a fast read has great well round characters and the chemistry is sizzling.

Hunting is the queen of rom-coms! I'm always laughing or smiling while reading her books! This is about Lincoln and Wren (enemies to lovers?) and Linc becoming the CEO of Moorehead Media and Wren is a PR consultant is helping him get into the role. We get to learn more about Linv's past and some history on the Moorehead. There is mystery aspect to this book but truly figure it out till the very end. But this was really cute and heart warming. Can't wait to read Making Up!

"Handle With Care" by Helena Hunting
Read the blurb, then read the reviews, then read this story. It is a fun romantic comedy with some secrets that unravel. I received an ARC from the publisher and this is my honest review. I really, really, enjoyed my time in this story. I was caught up in the story from the get-go and it never let me go. Happy Reading !!

Helena does it again! Handle With Care is a great story about an entitled family with many skeletons in it's closet. There are some great characters in it. Wren is a strong woman with a take no prisoners attitude, who is hired to handle Armstrong and his indiscretions and help Lincoln settle into the role of CEO or Moorehead Media. Lincoln is a good man and the brother who is nothing like his family. Taking over as CEO is the last thing he wants. Armstrong is the son who would rather chase women and live in excess than be responsible. When Wren and Lincoln meet, it's not love at first sight, but there is a strong attraction between them.

This story is funny, engaging, has a few twists, and lots of sizzle. You will admire Wren and fall in love with Lincoln.

Handle With Care is the 5th book in the Shacking Up Series, yet it can be read and enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Handle With Care is a sexy and humorous office place romance. Lincoln & Wren's story took me by surprise in the best possible way and I found myself unable to put their story down...

When we first meet up with Lincoln and Wren, I for one couldn't wait to read more. Their chemistry was instant and just oozed off of the pages. I had a feeling the dynamic between these two would be complicated and they did not disappoint. You see, when Lincoln's father passes away, the last place Lincoln wants to be is in New York running his father's company. As if that wasn't enough to frustrate him, he finds out that he's been assigned a handler; someone to clean up his image and get him CEO ready. Lincoln, however, was no way prepared for Wren. Wren takes her job very seriously. She's bossy and doesn't take anything from anyone. Not only is she smart, but beautiful too and completely off-limits....

Overall, I thought this book was a really fun read. It has a bit of a different vibe from the other books in this series and I found that to be totally refreshing. Handle With Care has the humor that we have come to know and love from this author, but it isn't over the top. It's well placed, and I feel like this story had a bit more of a serious vibe to it. It had a great office place romance vibe to it. I loved the tension and banter between Lincoln and Wren. They totally butted heads in the beginning, but that led to the most delicious passion. These two characters just clicked and left me begging for more. I couldn't think of a better match for Lincoln than someone who could take what he dished out and boss him right back around.

Handle With Care is fun, sexy and smartly written. It had sexy good times, fun characters and an air of mystery about it. There was some angst and drama, but like I said, nothing over the top. And of course, I can't forget the fun twists at the end.

Handle With Care is a terrific addition to the Shacking Up Series and I had a terrific time getting swept up in Lincoln & Wren's story.

Yes, we got a new Hottie! and it looks like a new series coming from the Shacked up series!!!. We have heard of Lincoln thru that other series, if you have not read, please do you will enjoy it and you will know and understand some of the secondary characters. I loved Linc! and so enjoyed his relationship with Wren who is another awesome female character. Can I tell you I had never liked Armstrong nor his disgusting mother, but dang that could not have prepared me for this. Armstrong is seriously deranged and I can not understand how he hid all that craziness before, but he has nothing on the witch that is Gwen, some serious mommy dearest moments..We got introduced to Hope which gives me some hope(yeah yeah I know) that we have more coming from her..Enjoy!

I had in my mind that I was going to do a bullet point review for Handle with Care listing my likes and dislikes. The thing is... I didn't dislike anything about it. The Shacking Up series keeps getting better and better with each book. I loved Handle with Care. I guess I'm just going to have to gives you my likes.


*Lincoln Moorehead. This burly mountain man had a heart of gold. He always tried to do the right thing. I loved how he spent his time giving back to others.

*Lincoln wasn't perfect, though. He had faults. He was especially good at goading his brother Armstrong, which I approved of.

*Armstrong is probably one of my most hated characters, and he's rightfully gained that title over the course of the series. He was especially fun to hate in Handle with Care.

*Wren Sterling. Anyone who can bring Armstrong to his knees they way she could deserves applause. Plus, she was just a nice person.

*Lincoln + Wren = insane chemistry. I loved the whole office romance vibe they had going on. The fact that she was his "handler" made it even more fun.

*All of the surprised Helena Hunting had in store for the reader.

*G-mom. I loved that old lady.


My list of positives about Handle with Care could probably go on longer. It was just such a fun read. I loved being back in this world of characters. I'm really hoping Helena Hunting will continue this series a little longer.

This was a fun, sexy, and sweet read. I definitely recommend this book, this series and this author.