A quietly charming romantic suspense tale, The Big Fix lacks a little in its character development but wins a lot of goodwill through its fun premise, enjoyable writing, and sweet if cliche romance. Like a modern take on Romancing the Stone (with a smidge of Crocodile Dundee II?), it is a perfect breezy read.

When Penny is unwittingly set up by her sister on one of her weekend visits with the new guy across the street who is having an estate sale (unbeknownst to him too), they all get more than they had bargained for. Anthony is not your average neighbour, clearly, he is involved with some dubious and dangerous dealings that need fixing, but is he one of the good guys? There are dead bodyguards in the closet, missing socialites, random vintage disguises, Vegas and for Penny, tenure to achieve.

This was exactly what I needed. A bit of drama, violence, romance and a reminder to not make assumptions or underestimate people.

A little dangerous, a little sexy, a lot of escapism. This was a fun story with steam and excitement. Would recommend.

Penny Collin’s just wants to make tenure. She has just three months to do this one thing. He’s sister Libby has a plan to fix her life. The plan involves the nephew of her newly departed neighbor Lou Griotti. Lou lived next door to Libby and an overzealous realtor sets up an open house that results in a dead body and Penny and Lou’s nephew on the run. Anthony is a fixer. A real job that requires a set of skills that will test the nerves and will of Penny. Unfortunately Penny and Anthony have an attraction that is undeniable, and here is where the fun begins. Anthony’s last job was to help a friend disappear. The friend is the wife of a tech billionaire and all is not as it appears on the surface. Portia Slate’s disappearance is of national importance, and her husband has his own reasons for “finding” his wife. Anthony is determined to help his childhood friend , and Connor Slate needs his wife to really disappear. Such a fun read.

The cover was screaming "READ ME" so I had to read it. And I loved it. MIxing many elements like romantic, suspense, surprises, action, fun... The Big Fix it's a light and thrilling read that has romance, but doesn't feel like just a romance novel. I love a good spy novel (or movie), and this one was amazing. I had so much fun reading it and I liked the characters, which it helped. It's my first Holly James novel, but won't be the last.

A fast-paced story about a fixer whose recent job has gone awry and a woman just trying to make tenure who's dragged along for the ride. I enjoyed Penny and Anthony's characters and the overall plot was interesting. However, I do think a lot of the dialogue was cringy. Also, humor was injected in places I think it could've gone without to make the situations feel more serious and the stakes higher. This was a fun read, I recommend it to anyone who loves a good suspense book with a dash of romance.

Adventure, steamy romance, and funny--perfect weekend read. Penny finds herself embroiled in a murder mystery gone wrong all because of the price of some candlesticks. Definately an opposites attract story. This is my first one by Holly James, but it won't be the last. Recommended!

5 stars for The Big Fix!

I was browsing NetGalley when I saw this cover and just loved it. Then I read the blurb and I was like HELL YEAH. My favorite book of the last year is The Blonde Identity, so this spy-adjacent novel was exactly what I had been craving.

The Big Fix is a good mix of outrageous, funny moments (example: a body falling out of a closet during an estate sale) and suspenseful, dangerous scenes (example: heroine and hero tied up in a basement together.) There is even an intimate moment WHILE they are tied up that had me blushing - not sure how the author managed it, but I was a FAN. After the first fifty pages (where things are slowly coming together, ratcheting up the suspense) things explode and I wasn't able to put it down from there once Penny is basically on the run.

Penny is a professor, and I loved that while yes, she is in distress and unfamiliar with the world of fixers and murder, she held her own. Her and Libby's relationship was well-written and realistic, and I missed Libby when Penny was forced to go on the run. Anthony was a hilarious combination of a practical, experienced fixer and stammering, blushing hero when it came to Penny and they just fit together so well. As a romance reader who loves a bit of spice, I was bummed this is closed-door but that is my only complaint.

Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington Publishing for providing this book, with my honest review below.

The Big Fix was a great romantic - comedy - adventure book! I love stories that involve a heist or have elements that are similar, and while this is no heist story it does give the feeling of those storylines. Penny visits her sister Libby often, and this summer visit turns dark pretty quickly when Libby’s neighbor has passed away leading to an estate sale - with a dead body not for sale in the closet. Though Libby had set up Penny to meet her deceased neighbor’s nephew, Anthony, he becomes the prime suspect and Penny can’t help but investigate, despite the work she needs to do for her tenure. Things quickly spiral as local mysteries seem to all point back to Anthony as the culprit and within the first few chapters we see Penny abducted, Anthony open up a bit, and the mysteries play out for the two to solve.

Well written with enough action and emotion to balance out to a great story, pick this one up if you like to stay on your toes!

I am a huge fan of Holly James and I loved this book! It was a fast paced comedy and action packed rom-com with all the right moves! I highly recommend this read! 5 stars !

Wonderful. Captivating. Incredible. I loved this one even though it's different from James' other novels. Seriously such a great mix of thrill and romance. Definitely add it to your list!

Romantic, suspenseful, witty, and fun, THE BIG FIX has more twisty turns than a Roulette wheel. Highly recommended!