Handle With Care

Helena Hunting's Handle With Care was a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Lincoln Moorehead has been working for charitable organizations around the world but is called home due to the death of his father. Once Lincoln returns he finds out he is the new CEO of his family's company. As if that wasn't a shock he finds out he has a "handler." Wren Sterling doesn't really aspire to be a "handler" she really wants to start a children's charity. But until then she uses her "handler" talents to help her reach her goal. A strange relationship develops between Lincoln and Wren. At first, there is a mutual distrust between the two. But as time goes by they must acknowledge the chemistry between them. Together they work through their own family lies and secrets. I would recommend this book.

Handle With Care is my second Helena Hunting and I totally loved it!! Wren and Lincoln were HOT!! You have handsome mountain man transformed into sexy, ruggedly handsome CEO and the PR consultant tasked with “handling” him to transition into his new position at his family’s media business. Lincoln Moorehead only returns to NYC because of his father has passed away. This is one pretty dysfunctional family and lots of resentment between Lincoln and his father. While searching to understand his new responsibilities as CEO and his father, Lincoln discovers a double life. I must say this is one plot I have never read before. It was done well. Lincoln’s mom on the other hand, is a piece of work. She is manipulative, cold, and puts her children behind money and power. The bedroom scenes were HOT. I really did not want to put the book down. There are lots of ways that I could spoil the book if I give too many details. Not happening. If you like Helena Hunting, you will like Wren and Lincoln’s story. I received an ARC in exchange for a honest review. 5 stars*****

If you want a heroine that will stand her ground and a hero that will make you drool, then look no further than Handle with Care and Linc and Wren. This was an unputdownable 5 star read for me.
I will admit that I read the first book in the series and didn’t like it, (don’t throw things at me!) but there was just something about the description of this story that caught my eye and I’m so glad it did because I absolutely loved this book.
Linc and Wren were such a fun, hot and interesting couple to read that I was hooked and could not stop reading once I started, Goodbye sleep but it was so worth it,
This story is a must read for romance readers who love a story with everything including a few secrets that will have you gasping and thinking “oh crap I do did not see that coming”.
Dive in regardless if you you’ve read any books in the series, you will be able to keep up and it will no doubt make you go back and snap them all up like I did.

Hands down the best book in the series! Be back with my review!
Aaaand the cover omg I liked it before but OMG I love it so much more after reading the story!
IT’S PERFECT!

I’m back. I could not put this book down. It was amazing and the story line! Yes Helena!

We’ve been introduced to Lincoln many times in the other books of the series and I’ve always been curious about him. Lincoln is NOTHING like his brother Armstrong which we got introduce to in Amalie and Lex’s story. He could not get away fast enough from his family. His relationship with his parent and brother were strained and one of those reasons was that he was sent to boarding school when he was young and returned home only when he needed to. If he did not need to be there he was at his grandmother’s house or at his cousin’s. Another was that he knew his dad cheated on his mom and there marriage was always strained. But after coming back for his dad’s funeral and having to temporarily run the company, things change for Lincoln in a way he was not expecting.

Wren’s dream has always been to start up and run her own charity. Her family has been involve in charity work and events since she was little. She would do anything to help achieve her dreams and that means a hefty paycheck and an amazing recommendation letter from one of the biggest donator’s the Moorehead family. When her mom got her a job opportunity with the Moorehead family she could not say no. She was hired to be Armstrong’s handler. She was supposed to keep him in line for the media and handle anything he did that cause the family to look bad, which was a lot. Her contract was almost over and she was so excited, but what she was not expecting was Armstrong’s mom to ask her to stay on for an additional 6 months to help handle her other son Lexington that has been MIA for years. She did not know what to expect, she needed to make him look and act like the CEO of the company since he was the one taking the responsibility after his father past away. Wren’s plans completely changed after she met Lincoln.

The love these 2 have for each other was amazing. You felt the connection from the first moment, even though they made it seem like they didn’t like each other. Both of them went in this with different end goals, Lincoln to leave the country again after 6 months and get as far away from his family and Wren to start her own charity and help others, but at the end those goal changed. They changed because when you find someone you love you would do anything to make them happy. This book was a roller coaster of emotion, but I was not waiting for what happened. Helena is amazing and I highly recommend this series and all her books!

Received this ARC for my honest review and opinion.

Handle with care is a story that reads like a soap opera! Its entertaining, has so much drama and dilemmas surrounding the characters and the sizzling chemistry between Linc and Wren is hot!
Wren is definitely a take charge woman who can handle her own! Shes now become Lincoln’s handler as he helps his family’s company as CEO!
Needless to say what eventuates is nothing short of an enjoyable story! I love this book so much and its a fantastic addition to the series and definitely a book to be devoured with characters that will make you feel happy!

How do I love this book? Let me count the ways, lol. As is usual for me, I am never disappointed in a Helena Hunting title. Her style of writing has always been the main aspect that keeps me coming back for more. Her characters are flawed and complex and while their backstories can be intense and even sad, there is always humor to balance out the emotions. This particular book had me laughing in so many places. Smiling constantly and having to explain to my daughter why I constantly have a goofy expression on my face. Never mind the glowing smile I'm showboating by the last page. This author's style of writing is fun and refreshing with a ton of sexy banter and characters you can't help but to fall in love with.

Handle With Care is the fifth book in the Shacking Up series. I loved them all but there was just a little extra something in this book that made this a perfect, all the feels, all the boxes checked, read. If you are a Helena Hunting fan, than I don't have to explain. If you are new to her, then I wish you happy reading. You'll love her writing and I absolutely recommend her as a must read author.

Lincoln and Wren.....
Wren currently works for Moorehead Media (Lincoln's family's company) as a handler for Armstrong who is Lincoln's younger brother. Armstrong is a complete misogynistic jerk who doesn't know how to be discreet or respectful. He is always in trouble and Wren was hired to keep him in line. Lincoln has been out of the country, intentionally for years. He doesn't hide how much he despises his family but when his father's heart attack forces him back to New York to take over the family business, it is Lincoln that will need Wren's attention. You'll enjoy finding out why, lol.

While Lincoln isn't a business attire, CEO of a prestigious media company type of guy, he is a gentleman. Lincoln is intelligent and selfless and he is one of, if not, my favorite hero of this series.

I don't want to say too much about how the story goes. There is a significant suspense element that kept me completely engaged. And while I had some ideas of what was going on, I was just as surprised as Lincoln when the resolution came. That said, the confrontation with the antagonist was one of my favorite moments. I strongly believe in karma. And I love it even more when it has a little push. Trust me on this one my friends.......this is a must read! Add this book to your TBRs.

This is my honest and unbiased review. Thank you for taking the time to read it. :)

Oh what a good read! It's got everything! Humor (too many lol moments), passion, steaminess, family secrets and plenty of sexy alpha men! If you've read the other book in the Shacking Up series you'll know how sexy alpha men the Mills and Moorheads are and Lincoln is no slouch in that department! Sexy with a sense of humor--melted panties! These cousins have found their matches and Linc's choice of Wren is no different. Wren it hired as a PR consultant to contain Armstrong but when Linc comes back from his charitable work in South America to step into his recent;y deceased father's position her duties were extended. The teasing and banter between Wren and Linc is so much fun! But when family secrets begin spilling out do their real feelings level up. Great read!

We begin our journey to love with Wren trying to get a drunk Lincoln Moorehead to his suit without making the tabloids. How had she gotten to this point in her life where she essentially was babysitting rich, spoiled, men. When Linc wakes the next morning he is not only hungover but extremely confused as to how he got to his room and in his bed. His father passed away and he was forced to come back and now he is going to have to take over the family business to keep his irresponsible brother from squandering everything.

This book is a somewhat enemies to lovers with the exception Wren and Lincoln aren't actually enemies. More like she is a irritation to him but he finds he enjoys her sass and the more he is around her the more he respects and comes to depend on her. She thought Lincoln was a spoiled, brooding, lumberjack but when she gets to know him she discovers there is so much more to this handsome man and she loses her heart in the process.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved everything about it from the beginning to the end. There are so many funny moments it had me laughing out loud, there are also serious parts where your heart will break a little. There are surprises along the way, no spoilers here, but it keeps you guessing along the way. All the characters are well thought out and developed and I got wrapped up in this book. I loved it and I highly recommend it.

Helena Hunting always delivers.

Terrific pacing, a great voice, and colorful characters surrounding an appealing hero and heroine made this book such a fun read.

Hunting does great setups, anchoring the sympathies of the reader with the heroine then gradually introducing the hero as the sparks fly. Hunting is an expert at the friction that becomes attraction and then heat, with engaging humor and a sure pace.

Helena Hunting has never let me down! In her typical fashion this book has all the heart and hilarity! Lincoln and wren are adorable together!

I read a LOT- so it's worth mentioning that about 50% in, there's a moment that makes me laugh harder than I have while reading in a long time. Lincoln is such a grumpy butthead, but it seems he turned out great considering his family. And Wren has been dealing with his brother, the man we all love to hate, and now has to handle Lincoln. Though that doesn't turn out so bad. I love that she's tough and can hold her own. I also love his grandma. And I love that Wren is the calming presence in his life he can lean on.

I am so addicted to this series. I think each book gets better and better. I was lucky enough to read this right after Making Up, so now my only regret isn't having a book after this to dive into and keep going.

Handle With Care was hands down my favorite book in the Shacking Up series. It was the story of a son, Lincoln Moorehead, of a CEO who didn't really know his father. When his father dies, he is the one everyone is looking to pick up the pieces and lead the company he wants no part of. His handler, Wren Sterling, is put in place to handle his PR and keep him out of trouble.

I am a huge fan of Helena Hunting and was excited to read book 5. I started reading and I was captivated. Lincoln is such a confident and attractive man but is damaged. He grew up on his own not really knowing his father. When he returns to New York to attend his father's funeral, he doesn't know how to act. Everyone keeps talking about how great his father Frederick was but he wouldn't know that from personal experience.

This was more than just a romance. It was filled with secrets and family drama that made Handle With Care such an addicting story. The vulnerability of each character pulled me in. I loved getting to know more about Lincoln and Wren's past. There was also a dash of forbidden romance to the story. Lincoln and Wren didn't get off to a great start, but their attraction won out. But not everyone thought it was a good idea for them to be together.

There were so many amazing moments in this book that made it unputdownable.

I give Handle With Care 5 stars. It was romantic, unexpected, and addicting. This book read like a movie and I think this might be my favorite read this summer!!

Both Wren and Lincoln are delightful characters. I loved how strong and controlled Wren is when dealing with Lincoln's crazy family. Their love story is compelling and fun to watch develop.

Lincoln was a sexy man beast and I loved him!! His and Wren's dynamic was awesome. Oddly enough, I loved how he hated his family. The way their relationship progressed was great and I appreciated that when Wren was faced with an awful situation, she did internalize and do something stupid. She made an intelligent decision and things worked out, angst free with Lincoln. "Hoping" for one more in the series!

Wren is a take no crap, feisty chick, and Lincoln is a man that’s been out of touch with the modern world and the family business. He’s devoted his time to helping the less fortunate. So he’s a little rough around the edges when Wren is asked to be his babysitter. He’s taciturn and impossible but he’s also sweet and has a way about him that gets Wren all tied in knots. I loved this couples chemistry and the not so surprising antics from Armstrong are so cringe worthy. I would love to see him get a strong lady to turn his crap around lol! Another wonderful romcom from Helena! Highly recommend all her books.

Excellent characters and new and innovative situations these characters go through in this book, I love that Lincoln never gives up or goes radio silent with Wren while everything is going down. He stands beside her, he chooses to be with her and he is just an awesome character in this book. G-mom is a spectacular character and is one anyone would want to have as their g-mom! Excellent writing and great story telling. This is a book you will not be able to put down because you just want to see what crazy is going to happen next. Such a fun read! Loved this book so much.

First let me say I loved the story; I HAD to keep reading this story to find out how screwed up these people really were! OMG, there was goodness and there was light however the ‘dark side’ was pretty ugly. The author had me guessing which characters were on what side and it really kept my interest throughout the entire book. I couldn’t wait to find out what was going to happen next.

I don’t want to give any spoilers so I will say that Wren Sterling and Lincoln Moorehood are such interesting characters. And I mean that in a good way. Lincoln first comes off as totally out of step with the rest of the world but we find out he really is a good guy…he’s just been out of civilization for a while. Wren is the epitome of a strong female lead – wait until you hear the terms of her first contract with Moorehead Media! It cracked me up. Even better, she could actually follow thru with those terms without breaking a sweat. Read it for yourself so you are surprised and amused.

There are great secondary characters with some of them smarmy but they all fit in the story. It’s the typical ‘characters you love to hate’ but whoa. There really are people like this in the world so it brings it home for me.

Enjoyed the book; kept me reading to find out what happens. Wren and Lincoln are great together, even when they aren’t together, or when they are fighting to not be together…it hit all ‘the feels’ I like in a book. I received an ARC from NetGalley, and this is my honest review.

Well, it's official! Lincoln Moorehead has dethroned my beloved Bane Mills as my favorite Helena Hunting hero. I still love Bane dearly, but Lincoln was pretty much everything I love in a hero and more. He truly snuck up on me and I never expected the reclusive Moorehead sibling and beloved Mills cousin to be any competition for the #ChurchOfBaneCock. Boy, was I wrong! From the very beginning, I was pulled into the story and didn't want it to end. Handle With Care is book 5 in the Shacking Up series, but can be read as a standalone. I highly recommend the previous books however, because they're hilarious and characters from those books do appear in Handle With Care.

It's so rare for me to love the hero and heroine equally, but this was definitely the case with Lincoln and Wren. I loved them so much both as individuals and as a couple. They had such electric chemistry and I thoroughly enjoyed watching them go head to head in this enemies to lovers/taboo office romance. They were both intelligent, driven, loyal, and stubborn people. They challenged each other and were so evenly matched. Both knew how to push the others buttons and that passionate banter and back and forth translated so deliciously well in the bedroom. I loved that once they were in, they were all in, and that there were no silly misunderstandings or unnecessary drama between them. They were an amazing team and handled problems maturely by communicating, listening, and supporting the other. The epilogue was sexy and sweet and left me with a happy heart and huge smile.

There were plenty of laughs in Handle With Care, but there were also more emotional moments too. The overall tone of the story was less playful than some of the previous books in the series, but it worked well with our characters and made me love the book more. G-mom was absolutely amazing and Armstrong and Gwendolyn played their roles perfectly. Handle With Care is my new favorite in the Shacking Up series (sorry Bane!) and you definitely don't want to miss it!

*I voluntarily read an advance review copy of this book*

There is something to be said for characters who have layers. And Lincoln Moorehead has layers. For those of you chomping at the bit to find out more about him, his cousins, and dimwitted brother, Armstrong, then you'll get all you want and more in this story.

Strong woman who negotiates chokeholds into her contract? Check
Pucked-type humor with sexy, strong, super tall men? Check
Interesting story with slightly flawed characters who have great personalities and qualities? Check

Bottom line up front: I loved this story and it was a perfect addition to the Shacking Up series

I adored that the story was multi-dimensional and made you wonder in which direction it was going to turn. Granted this family is grade A messed up outside of G-mom (I love her so much. She's a total battleax in the best way) and Lincoln. My heart ached for him, how lost he seemed to be in his family. And that made me all the more thankful for his grandmother and Wren. For those Pucked enthusiasts, she reminds me a great deal of Violet (yeah, digest that one a bit). On the surface, these two wouldn't be the first ones I paired together, but there's no denying that when you get to the core of who they are, they couldn't be better matched.

The only problem I had with this story is that it had to end.

I’m a little bit annoyed with myself, somewhere along the way I missed book 4 in the Shacking Up series, I will rectify this, luckily all the books can be read as standalones. Enough of that, what about Handle with Care, what to say, we’ll not surprisingly, it’s funny, addictive (I read it in one sitting), sexy, and entertaining. Faultless writing and wonderful characters, Wren Sterling is gorgeous and astute, she knows what she wants, she’s smart and humble. Lincoln Moorehead too, knows what he wants, he wants to be left alone to do good in the world, the last thing he wants is to take charge of Moorehead Media, but with G-Mom’s persuasion tactics and Wren’s ‘handling’ skills, he just might be the person for the job, temporarily of course. First of all he’s got to deal with an idiot of a brother, and a pushy mom, and all that that entails. I was hooked from the first page. I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. This is my honest review.

I adored this couple! this is my favorite out of this series for sure! I loved Lincoln and Wren, their chemistry and love was off the charts!!

5+ Stars

I absolutely love Helena Hunting’s books! Her words had me howling in laughter, fuming mad at some characters antics, smiling like a giddy teenager or swooning like a woman on the edge. Handle With Care managed all of these feelings impeccably. I adored every word.

Lincoln is such a wonderful man, he is all kinds of sexy and just manages to get better with every chapter. He made me want to know him. I am so proud of how he handles the problems that arise throughout the story and how he falls for Wren is simply wonderful.

Wren is a fantastic match for the Moorhead family. She has her wits about her and can deal with any situation that arises, and boy do a few nasty people and problems come up. The writing is so superb that I felt I was there to could give them a well deserved pat on the back and a hug for being so wonderful.

This book is a standalone but has ties to previous, equally fabulous, books. I highly recommend that everyone should read this book. In fact, read all of Helena Hunting’s books, she is an awesome author.

Thank you so much to St. Martin’s Press and Net Galley for this advanced review copy.

I loved reading Lincoln and Wren's story- I felt it was a real and honest read that was hard to put down. First off, I'll share that it's in dual POV's which I personally adore because it gives me more insight to how each character is feeling. This book definitely starts off differently with Wren having a PR job in which she's referred to as a "handler". After reading so many books that have similar themes, this was a refreshing new career for the h. I'll stop right here and say that her position which happens to be for Lincoln's family was very entertaining to read. She was initially hired to "handle" Lincoln's brother, Armstrong, and some of those moments just made me LOL. I'll share there were quite a few funny moments/one-liner's throughout that had me stopping and just laughing which doesn't happen to often in a book.

We're introduced to Lincoln who returns home upon his father's death to help run the family company. He's been abroad working with projects in poverty stricken countries and really wanted nothing to do with the family business. He initially doesn't know who Wren is and I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see how their relationship developed. There was nothing "instant" about their relationship and as a reader you could feel every moment these two experienced.

These two had a slow burn yet there were lots of romantic moments and some well written bedroom scenes. Lincoln is definitely my type of H and was strong when he needed to be but also had a soft side. Wren, meanwhile, was one of my favorite h's to date with how strong she was especially in the position she worked in. Probably my favorite part of this book is that I really liked how these two communicated. There weren't any misunderstandings and they talked alot which helped with giving it an honest feel yet was entertaining too. I won't go into details but there's a twist in the book that drives that latter part of story which I also liked.

Handle With Care by Helena Hunting is the fifth in the ‘Shacking Up’ series about the Mills and Moorehead families. This is the mysterious, long talked about Lincoln’s story. He and Wren were so perfect together it just made me never want to stop reading this book.
Lincoln’s been called back to New York by his father’s sudden death. He’s reluctant to go, and even less desirous of staying.
But, meeting Wren changes that feeling, even though she’s been hired to make his change from surly outdoor’s man to man about the city. He’s poked and prodded within an inch of his life and that’s before he comes face to face with his family.
I loved how these two. The banter was spot on, the chemistry scorching hot and the storyline was filled with fun, love, a little mystery and some serious mom-hate!! That Gwendolynn!
This is yet another fabulous story from an awesome writer,

MAN, the Mooreheads are a hot mess of a family, aren't they? Sure, Lincoln's on the up and up, but his brother is a jerk of the highest order and his mother isn't the most maternal of women and his father had secrets that could blow apart their dysfunctional family. Yeah, hot mess. And Lincoln is VERY not into being forced back into the fold to deal with things after his father's unexpected death.

Good thing Lincoln has Wren there to keep him from losing his cool. Admittedly, he's a lot easier to wrangle than his brother (that douchecanoe), but she never expected to start to develop feelings for the new CEO. Or that her family's secrets would be threatened by her relationship with him.

GOOD TIMES.

In a nutshell, there are a few ups, a few downs, and a lot of crazy family stuff to navigate. Plus, Lincoln has to come to terms with the whole 90 degree turn his life is taking now that his father's gone. Plus-plus, there are those secrets. SECRETS. So many secrets.

Man, what a good time.

Helena Hunting knocks it out of the park with Handle With Care. It is Book 6 in the Shacking Up Series and features Lincoln and Wren. There were some funny moments which is perfect as the queen of rom-com knows when to lighten the mood but it was slightly different than the previous books. I suppose it is because of Wren and her mature, give no $hit attitude. I totally loved her! Lincoln was pure male and I loved how the two meshed so well together. The handler became the handled in the bedroom. Sexy and Hot! Their chemistry and connection were off the charts. Of course there is drama but true love prevails! You will be not be disappointed as this is a real page turner. The story is fantastic and the characters are great!

I always look forward to reading a book by Helena Hunting! She has a way of making you laugh with her witty humor and deeply feel for her characters at the same time. Handle with Care is an excellent example of this beautiful balance between the two.

The characters have a depth to them that will make it hard for you to put down the book because you want to continue to reveal a new layer. Their dialogue alone was organic and made everything flow so well.

Perhaps some of the most satisfying moments of the book were also the funniest for me because of a certain shacking up world character.

Definitely 5 stars of devour worthy words.

Helena has done it again! I swear whatever HH writes is amazing. This has all of her humor that you will find in the rest of her books, the heat oh my! Perfect summer read. Thanks for the ARC!

I don’t know how it’s possible, but I’m starting to feel like every time I read a new book by Helena Hunting, it some how starts to feel like they just keep getting better and better.

That’s completely the case here with Handle with Care. This was Hunting’s masterpiece.

The chemistry between the main characters had spark and sizzle. The side characters were fantastic. We got to see a lot of old favs (and not so favs). But what I loved the most was the slight mystery aspect. It made the story exciting and I loved the twist.

I absolutely recommend reading the entire Shacking Up series. Each story is unique and wonderful.

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.

"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.

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.