The Fixer-Upper was an adorable rom-com! I was immediately hooked by the fun HGTV show premise with a feel-good work romance. I enjoyed the reality TV home improvement aspect of the book and how well Gannon and his sister work together as a team. It made me a little emotional with the scenes with the girl with cancer and how Gannon was so sweet to her. Gannon grew on me throughout the book. I loved how strong and independent Paige was. Both Gannon and Paige helped each other grow as they grew together, and it made my heart happy. My only complaint is, with all of Lucy Score’s books, this book was a little too long but was worth finishing.

Thank you to NetGalley and to Sourcebooks for giving me a copy of the book.

Liked the HGTV feel, liked the prickly hero better than the heroine and thought honestly he deserved better. This author is hit or miss for me and this was just ok

💛 Mr. Fixer Upper Review 💛
By Lucy Score
Fixer, Book 1
Interconnected Standalone

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Adult • Romance
400 pages

🔨 workplace romance
🎥 celebrity romance
🔨 banter
🎥 he falls first
🔨 home renovation show
🎥 grumpy x sunshine

📍”There were a lot of things that surprised him about Paige, none of which disappointed him.”

There were a lot of times that a book by Lucy Score surprised me, none of which disappointed me. And this is no exception. This was exactly what I need, when I needed it. And that ending was surprising in all the good ways love usually is.

📍“You’re the best person I’ve ever known in my life, and if you tell Nonni that, I’ll call you a dirty liar. But you are the best, Paige.”

Took me half of a sentence to fall in love with Paige. Even less to fall for Gannon. Cat was already my soul sister before I even started this, even if I didn’t know it yet 😁

This story felt so full, so vivid, so wholesome. I laughed and cried and was infuriated. I also stood up and clapped and wish I had not smiled every time I was told so or when I was called a little rough on the edges. Paige, you were so brilliantly strong, so fearlessly stubborn. You deserve (to have) it all 🥹💜

Gannon is a grumpy reality t.v. star that Paige, the show’s behind the scenes back bone, only puts up with because A. she needs this job and B. she’s friends with his co-star and twin, Cat. Gannon falls for Cat first and is in the process of winning her over when she gets hurt on set. Gannon takes his feelings on overdrive and helps her through her difficult time. The network has (previously) posted Gannon with another shows main talent -Meeghan Traxx but Gannon denies they’re actually a couple. Gannon and Paige start to tip toe towards relationship status when Meeghan shows up on set and kisses Gannon in front of Paige. Paige is (rightfully) stunned and in the heat of the moment leaves the show early, going home. Paige is saving up to produce a documentary on the t.v. industry and how unfair it is to women but she just can’t go back to working with Gannon next season — until he gives her a new show offer she can’t refuse.


the premise of this book was entertaining, and I love me a grumpy/sunshine trope but holy fuck Paige was the worst. i understand that she has some unresolved mommy and daddy issues but ***spoiler alert*** why the fuck do you get mad over the “other woman” who wasn’t actually even involved with Gannon and not give him any chance to explain himself. The book’s redemption for me was the documentary on women in the t.v. industry and how underpaid and undervalued they are - it brings light to a real thing. I’m gonna read the next book in the series but I’m honestly scared it’ll fall flat like this one did.

Leave it to Lucy Score to create the perfect balance of wit, steam, and angst!
Paige and Gannon’s banter made this book a quick and easy read!

This is the first of the series, but I admittedly read it after The Christmas Fix since both can be read as stand alones.

Gannon is a carpenter and owner of a construction company (begrudging) working on a home renovation network. Paige is a producer on the same network and is just trying to focus on her career and move on to more meaningful projects. This book had Workplace romance, Forced proximity, Enemies to lovers, and He falls first (and makes sure everyone knows it). I loved this book and couldn’t read it fast enough!

Too holiday, DNF. I haven’t read Lucy Score’s other books, but this one was more holiday than I thought it would be. Probably not the right target audience for this one…

I stopped after chapter 1 (3%), but I’d guess this will be catnip for the target audience. It’s easy reading and our “Norse God” MMC sounds like quite the good time.

Thank you to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for the ARC.

Not my favorite Lucy Score novel. You can definitely tell that her writing has really grown during her career. An easy to read romance that makes you smile still though.

Gannon and his sister, Cat, are the stars of Kings Construction, the reality TV show that is saving their grandfathers business. Paige is their field producer and she has done her best to avoid Gannon and his sexy like tendencies but then she gets drug into a love triangle. Paige has always resisted temptation to keep her reputation in the industry spotless, but will she be able to resist much longer?

I am in love with Gannon and the way he pursued Paige!! I also really liked how Paige stood up for herself and other women in the tv world. This was my favorite of the two just because of Gannon. There is some spice in this story as well!

First, let me start by saying that I adore everything that Lucy Score writes and this book is no exception. Mr. Fixer Upper involves Paige and Gannon. Paige is the field producer on the home renovation show that Gannon stars in with his sister. He has made it his mission to get a rise out of Paige any chance he can get, but Paige has learned to lock down her temper.

Paige believes that she won't be taken seriously if she is connected to the star of her show, but Gannon is infatuated and the cameras catch it all. I love the connection between Paige and Gannon and how he wears her down with his protective vibes and a major grand gesture. She can't seem to resist that toolbelt and dimples on Gannon and soon the sparks are flying.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more from Lucy Score.

Thanks to NetGalley and Bloom Books for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ah Gannon.. I love you. I, umm mean umm, this book was so good! Great characters. Great story. Great everything. Lucy just can’t do any wrong in my eyes. Definitely recommend.

Spice: 2.5🌶️
Rating: 3.5 ⭐️ (rounded up)

I would first like to start this review by thanking the book gods that the cover was changed from its original. I don't think I would have ever given this book the time of day with its original one!!

I really have to give props to the author though, I genuinely thought I was watching an HGTV show. The writing style was pretty good and it wasn't annoyingly descriptive but enough so that I felt like I was indeed watching a whole episode at times.

Mild spoilers ahead!

In terms of the book itself it was okay. I definitely agree with a lot of other reviews that the MMC was far more likeable than the FMC. She was very woe is me and made a mountain out of a mole hill that he had already explained to her early on in their relationship. The ending was also meh - SPOILERS - him proposing to her when she only just realized she loved him? Like a month into their second go at being together was blah.

I did jump right in to another Lucy Score book (not book 2 for this one, though I will at some point!). So it wasn't the worst introductory book for sure!

Thank you for this ARC!

Mr Fixer Upper had everything I love about Lucy Score’s books — growly men who fall first and plenty of steam. Like most of her books, this one was a bit on the long side and could have been trimmed down a bit, but it was an overall ver enjoyable and quick read. I loved Gannon King and how he’d over heels he was for Paige. At times Paige annoyed me with how quick she was to jump to the worst possible conclusions about a situation. The grand gesture was seriously top notch.

I voluntarily read a gifted copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

This was an ok romcom from Lucy Scores backlist. I liked the first 50% but after that it just became a mess of miscommunication, the MMC manhandling the FMC and the FMC became so annoying. 2.5 stars

Mr. Fixer Upper by Lucy Score is the First book in the Fixer: King Siblings Series. This is the story of Paige and Gannon. I really enjoyed this book. Ms. Score knows how to write for sure. Loved it!

In Lucy Score's enchanting romance Mr. Fixer Upper, the author transcends typical tropes, delivering a story that combines depth, humor, and unexpected warmth. The narrative follows Paige St James, a no-nonsense field producer on a reality home renovation show, as she contends with the grumpy yet irresistible star,

Gannon King. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic defies conventional arcs, allowing for a refreshing and unpredictable storyline. Gannon, an alpha hero with a tool belt, steals the show with his loyalty, endearing nature, and genuine efforts at redemption. The contrast between Paige's strong, determined character and Gannon's fiery persona creates a compelling dynamic.

Lucy Score skillfully weaves workplace drama, gender inequality exploration, and a steamy romance against the backdrop of a reality TV show, resulting in a captivating and emotionally resonant read that showcases the author's prowess in crafting engaging narratives with multifaceted characters. Mr. Fixer Upper stands out as a delightful journey into love, personal growth, and the unforeseen joys that relationships can bring.

What a cute cover! I love it! I loved Gannon from the start. He was described as sex in a toolbelt. He fit that so well. Paige is the best! Their romance was so awesome and spicy! I could not put this book down. I read it as a buddy read with friends, but I couldn't keep to the schedule I made. I needed to know all the things. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series! Thank you to NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bloom Books for giving me an e-arc of the rerelease.

I found the characters to be kind of annoying to start but once the story progressed more, the more I liked them. This book was a quick and simple read that was needed after reading some fantasy books.

Thank you to NetGalley, Bloom, and Lucy Score for giving me an eARC for Mr. Fixer Upper in exchange for my honest review.

There is something magical about Lucy Score's storytelling. No matter what book she writes, it is always a hit for me. From the moment I picked up this book I could not put it down. With Mr. Fixer Upper we follow Paige and Gannon. Paige is a field producer who has dreams beyond working on a reality show. Gannon is a construction worker who especially excels at building furniture. At the start of the book, the two of them hate each other. It takes a while for them to finally build up to an actual relationship, which I appreciated. Mr. Fixer Upper contains an element that is not often seen in books, which is the man falls first and it is the woman who is resisting the relationship. I appreciated watching Gannon try to crack Paige and his journey towards trying to fully understand what makes her tick. I highly recommend this book, especially to those who like a Romance book where the couple has to take their own journies to be together in the end.

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