While Crystal drove me crazy sometimes with her never-ending assumptions, Scott turned out to be SUCH a great guy. He’s a cinnamon roll wrapped in an alpha’s body, with a little bit of cockiness to go along with the whole package. I also loved Scott we only get Crystal’s perspective, and I would’ve given anything to hear his thoughts, because I can only imagine that they’d up the swoon factor by a thousand. The book is set in a gym, so it could’ve gone in a troubling direction, but I really liked the tone. I loved that this wasn’t another romance where the curvy heroine has to learn how to love herself or change something before she can – Crystal already knows that she’s awesome, she’s just got insecurities that creep up like everyone else. But Scott just might be on the rebound, and Crystal will never again be anyone’s second choice.

So when they discover that they’re connected by more than the gym, it complicates the entire situation. Scott seems to push all of Crystal’s buttons – and she’s got plenty of assumptions about his personality – but the two can’t seem to stay away from each other. When she meets an infuriating stranger at the gym, it’s dislike at first sight… kind of. While many judge her size and choice of career, Crystal knows that she’s her happiest, healthiest self as she is. The story follows Crystal, a personal trainer and fitness influencer who has learned to love her body. The back half flew by for me, and I wouldn’t hesitate to check out Lea’s next book – this ended up being pretty solid. The tone is light and a little bit funny, with some more emotional moments and a touch of steam. These two strangers can’t seem to stop bickering, but the sparks that fly between them are impossible to miss. I couldn’t resist that adorable cover, and it’s actually a great reflection of the vibe – this easygoing romance features a (mostly) confident, curvy heroine and a muscular hero who acts like an alpha but secretly has a marshmallow center. This lighthearted debut takes awhile to find its footing, but it started to shine once it did.

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