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Hard Hat Hottie
Harlow
I’d started to dread going to work. Until each shift began with a sultry smile from the hottie in a hard hat.
My work in the ER was stressful. Add a longer walk in the sweltering Florida sun because of a hospital remodel, and there was no motivation to go.
Well, except for him.
All bronze and beautiful, he’s a fantasy come to life.
But if a guy like that wanted to settle down, it wouldn’t be with someone with my baggage.
Doesn’t matter. I’m too smart to hook my dreams on another blue collar Beefcake. Any man for that matter. Those only come true in romance novels.
But I can still look. Right?
Harrison
What was I thinking, starting a construction business in Florida? Even dollar signs couldn’t tempt me to arrive at the work site early.
But she could.
I thought the oppressive heat had melted my brain. Is this beauty a mirage? No woman has ever gotten me excited for merely a glimpse of her.
Yet I keep building the wall between us. Flirty moments are all I can chance. There’s no place in my life for more.
As much as I’m dying to make her mine.
I’d started to dread going to work. Until each shift began with a sultry smile from the hottie in a hard hat.
My work in the ER was stressful. Add a longer walk in the sweltering Florida sun because of a hospital remodel, and there was no motivation to go.
Well, except for him.
All bronze and beautiful, he’s a fantasy come to life.
But if a guy like that wanted to settle down, it wouldn’t be with someone with my baggage.
Doesn’t matter. I’m too smart to hook my dreams on another blue collar Beefcake. Any man for that matter. Those only come true in romance novels.
But I can still look. Right?
Harrison
What was I thinking, starting a construction business in Florida? Even dollar signs couldn’t tempt me to arrive at the work site early.
But she could.
I thought the oppressive heat had melted my brain. Is this beauty a mirage? No woman has ever gotten me excited for merely a glimpse of her.
Yet I keep building the wall between us. Flirty moments are all I can chance. There’s no place in my life for more.
As much as I’m dying to make her mine.
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Published June 27, 2024
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About the author
L.M. Fox
29 books826 followersBorn and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
Born and raised in Virginia, LM Fox currently lives in a suburb of Richmond with her husband, three kids, and a chocolate lab.
Her pastimes are traveling to new and favorite places, trying new foods, a swoony book with either a good cup of tea or coffee, margaritas on special occasions, and watching her kids participate in a variety of sports.
She has spent the majority of her adult life working in emergency medicine and her books are written in this setting. Her main characters are typically in the medical field, EMS, fire, and/or law enforcement. She enjoys writing angsty, contemporary romance starring headstrong, independent heroines you can’t help but love and the hot alpha men who fall hard for them.
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July 8, 2024
This book is a rom-com rollercoaster! It's a story about Harlow, an ER nurse juggling mom duties like a pro, and Harrison, the owner of a construction company who’s secretly a softie for her.
Harlow's got sass and heart, trying to shield herself while balancing family chaos. She’s strong but also has a softer side that’s easy to love. Harrison, with his tough exterior, is secretly a total sweetheart who’s not afraid to go after what he wants—Harlow.
Set in a dreamy beach town, this book serves up sweetness, drama, and plenty of 'aww' moments. Watching these two navigate life's hurdles and flirt shamelessly is pure entertainment.
I loved how this story mixes lovey-dovey stuff with real-life messiness and wraps it all up with a happily-ever-after bow. If you're up for a romance that's equal parts heartwarming and hilarious, grab this one. It'll make you grin, sigh, and maybe even tear up a bit—perfect weekend read material!
Harlow's got sass and heart, trying to shield herself while balancing family chaos. She’s strong but also has a softer side that’s easy to love. Harrison, with his tough exterior, is secretly a total sweetheart who’s not afraid to go after what he wants—Harlow.
Set in a dreamy beach town, this book serves up sweetness, drama, and plenty of 'aww' moments. Watching these two navigate life's hurdles and flirt shamelessly is pure entertainment.
I loved how this story mixes lovey-dovey stuff with real-life messiness and wraps it all up with a happily-ever-after bow. If you're up for a romance that's equal parts heartwarming and hilarious, grab this one. It'll make you grin, sigh, and maybe even tear up a bit—perfect weekend read material!
June 24, 2024
Don't let the title fool you because this was an emotional rollercoaster! I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It gave me all the feels and it was perfect to get me out of my slump. It's fast paced and really easy to fly through.
Harlow is such a baddie! Not only is she an ER nurse but also in the National Guard while being a single mom?? Just WOW! Harlow handles everything so well. I really felt for her throughout this book wanting for once in her life to be an equal and a priority. The way she puts all her eggs in the basket for Harry was really brave. She was putting it all out there and I commend her for that.
Harry had the weight of the world on his shoulders. Between his company, Harlow, and taking care of his mother with dementia I didn't see how he did it. Harry has abandonment issues and you can tell he wants Harlow but is hesitating. I really understood where he was coming from with his determination to care for his mom. Watching a loved one with dementia is not easy. This book brought me so many tears and it's been a long time since I've had that happen.
Absolutely recommend! Thank you @hambright_pr and @authorlmfox for the gifted arc.
Harlow is such a baddie! Not only is she an ER nurse but also in the National Guard while being a single mom?? Just WOW! Harlow handles everything so well. I really felt for her throughout this book wanting for once in her life to be an equal and a priority. The way she puts all her eggs in the basket for Harry was really brave. She was putting it all out there and I commend her for that.
Harry had the weight of the world on his shoulders. Between his company, Harlow, and taking care of his mother with dementia I didn't see how he did it. Harry has abandonment issues and you can tell he wants Harlow but is hesitating. I really understood where he was coming from with his determination to care for his mom. Watching a loved one with dementia is not easy. This book brought me so many tears and it's been a long time since I've had that happen.
Absolutely recommend! Thank you @hambright_pr and @authorlmfox for the gifted arc.
June 25, 2024
Oh Harrison!! This book starts really lightly...flirting hottie and nurse. Things quickly turn when it comes to light exactly what Harrison is facing (there were hints in Matt's book). He breaks his own heart (mine too!) trying to be everything to everyone. Harlow, on the other hand, is determined to no longer be taken for granted...heartbreak ahead! Lovely read and love the music/play list that accompanies it.
November 15, 2024
From the cover: Caution, you might fall for this … YES, you will, and while you are falling, you will me an emotional mess in the most glorious of ways! I signed up to read an early copy of this book mainly because I’d never read the author before (I honestly almost never read blurbs etc etc) and it turned out to be a really great experience! #winning Thank you Hambright PR for this opportunity!
These two made me really happy even when I was an emotional mess. That right there should clue you in on how much I enjoyed this reading experience! I felt this story, not just because of the story, but the subject as well. Dementia is not an easy disease on anyone and I commend the author for making sure the subject matter was respectfully recognized and used in the story. I’ve had first hand experience with the disease and I also have experience with it and it can tear you down to your soul if you let it. But I’m not here to discuss that, I just wanted to let you guys know that this author made sure representation was real and relatable with the disease. So, well done!
The other circumstance In this story that made me love it so much is the MCs. Neither one was less than or weaker than the other. They were both strong alpha characters in their own right and it made their journey spark that much more because of it. There’s really only one circumstance in the story that made me all kinds of twitchy and those of you that follow my reviews and/or know me will already know what I’m about to mention LOL … Authors, please, for the love of all bananas, stop with the last-minute conflicts and the adults not adulting properly. That’s it. That is all I will say on it. Fortunately, those things did not turn the story for me like it sometimes does, so it is still a solid 4 star read so go do the thing :)
These two made me really happy even when I was an emotional mess. That right there should clue you in on how much I enjoyed this reading experience! I felt this story, not just because of the story, but the subject as well. Dementia is not an easy disease on anyone and I commend the author for making sure the subject matter was respectfully recognized and used in the story. I’ve had first hand experience with the disease and I also have experience with it and it can tear you down to your soul if you let it. But I’m not here to discuss that, I just wanted to let you guys know that this author made sure representation was real and relatable with the disease. So, well done!
The other circumstance In this story that made me love it so much is the MCs. Neither one was less than or weaker than the other. They were both strong alpha characters in their own right and it made their journey spark that much more because of it. There’s really only one circumstance in the story that made me all kinds of twitchy and those of you that follow my reviews and/or know me will already know what I’m about to mention LOL … Authors, please, for the love of all bananas, stop with the last-minute conflicts and the adults not adulting properly. That’s it. That is all I will say on it. Fortunately, those things did not turn the story for me like it sometimes does, so it is still a solid 4 star read so go do the thing :)
July 14, 2024
Sweet and humorous
I met LM Fox at a signing and was excited to start reading her books. When I saw Hard Hat Hottie was coming, I jumped on the chance to read this super cute story. This story is smoopy and swoony with a lot of heart. It also has some delightful lighthearted humor which balances the hard life events the characters traverse on their road to an HEA. I appreciated that their road was neither straightforward nor a short journey. LM uses short jumps in time to create the length of their story and help keep the story moving along.
Harlow has her hands full juggling two rambunctious boys, two less than enthusiastic exes, and two jobs. The highlight of her shifts at the hospital were seeing the smile of the hot guy on the scaffolds working on the remodel. But with everything going on, Harlow doesn’t have time for another relationship. Harry owns his own construction business and the best part of his current gig is seeing the hot nurse at the start of her shifts. With everything he has going on in his life, all he has time for is a flirty moment. When fate keeps putting them in each other’s way, how can they resist forever?
I enjoyed that Harry and Harlow both had things going on in their lives, making their love story a more complex journey. They were perfect for each other though and their official meet-cute was adorable, even if under not so ideal circumstances. It made me smile. Their story was so very sweet and had a lot of humorous moments. But it also covers some heavy topics that made her characters seem more realistic to me. All in all, this was a super cute read that kept me curled up on the couch for hours for an enjoyable, lazy Sunday morning with my coffee and a good book.
I met LM Fox at a signing and was excited to start reading her books. When I saw Hard Hat Hottie was coming, I jumped on the chance to read this super cute story. This story is smoopy and swoony with a lot of heart. It also has some delightful lighthearted humor which balances the hard life events the characters traverse on their road to an HEA. I appreciated that their road was neither straightforward nor a short journey. LM uses short jumps in time to create the length of their story and help keep the story moving along.
Harlow has her hands full juggling two rambunctious boys, two less than enthusiastic exes, and two jobs. The highlight of her shifts at the hospital were seeing the smile of the hot guy on the scaffolds working on the remodel. But with everything going on, Harlow doesn’t have time for another relationship. Harry owns his own construction business and the best part of his current gig is seeing the hot nurse at the start of her shifts. With everything he has going on in his life, all he has time for is a flirty moment. When fate keeps putting them in each other’s way, how can they resist forever?
I enjoyed that Harry and Harlow both had things going on in their lives, making their love story a more complex journey. They were perfect for each other though and their official meet-cute was adorable, even if under not so ideal circumstances. It made me smile. Their story was so very sweet and had a lot of humorous moments. But it also covers some heavy topics that made her characters seem more realistic to me. All in all, this was a super cute read that kept me curled up on the couch for hours for an enjoyable, lazy Sunday morning with my coffee and a good book.
June 23, 2024
When I tell you that I vibed so much with this book… SO MUCH.
First of all, throughout the book songs are mentioned, mainly country music from early 2000s. Songs I grew up with and had them in my hand while reading this book THE ENTIRE TIME. Yes, I did listen to a bunch of Shania Twain songs. I may have envisioned Harlow looking like her with sleeve tattoos.
And Harrison? Definitely Jeremy Renner in a hard hat. 🔥 How this Shania Twain/Jeremy Renner duo met? Well, let me tell you.
It began on a HOT morning in a hospital parking lot. Harrison, the owner of a construction company is tasked with building an expansion for the hospital Harlow works at. It’s love at first sight, though it’s Harrison who sees Harlow first.
Now for first impressions, Harlow is smelling of vomit and Harrison is mumbling about his mermaid and asking what Harlow’s color of panties is. Those details of how such a conversation occurred I’ll leave for you to read. 😉
Harlow is a single mom and the fact that Harrison takes in her two boys with so much ease is just beautiful. I mean, this whole love story is just that: beautiful.
A special thank you to @lmfoxromance and @hambright_pr for the ARC in exchange for my honest review! 💕
First of all, throughout the book songs are mentioned, mainly country music from early 2000s. Songs I grew up with and had them in my hand while reading this book THE ENTIRE TIME. Yes, I did listen to a bunch of Shania Twain songs. I may have envisioned Harlow looking like her with sleeve tattoos.
And Harrison? Definitely Jeremy Renner in a hard hat. 🔥 How this Shania Twain/Jeremy Renner duo met? Well, let me tell you.
It began on a HOT morning in a hospital parking lot. Harrison, the owner of a construction company is tasked with building an expansion for the hospital Harlow works at. It’s love at first sight, though it’s Harrison who sees Harlow first.
Now for first impressions, Harlow is smelling of vomit and Harrison is mumbling about his mermaid and asking what Harlow’s color of panties is. Those details of how such a conversation occurred I’ll leave for you to read. 😉
Harlow is a single mom and the fact that Harrison takes in her two boys with so much ease is just beautiful. I mean, this whole love story is just that: beautiful.
A special thank you to @lmfoxromance and @hambright_pr for the ARC in exchange for my honest review! 💕
June 29, 2024
Hard Hat Hottie
By LM Fox
Available Now!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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This was my first LM Fox book. Where have I’ve been?! This book completely surprised me. I love the writing style and ease in reading this sweet and spicy story.
Harrison and Harlow have had past relationship troubles. Harlow is a single mom of two boys who works as an ER nurse and also serves in the National Guard. Harrison runs a construction company while simultaneously caring for his mother, who has Alzheimer's and lives with him full-time. After some innocent flirting from a distance, their first encounter is a meet cute. They are magnetic! Over time, they learn to love and be patient. I really loved their character growth and they proved to be a perfect pair.
Hard Hat Hottie is a sexy, passionate, and entertaining book that you should add to your TBR! You won’t regret it!
What to expect:
🩷Curvy FMC
👩🏻 Single Mother
👷🏻♂️Lovable Cinnamon Roll
🫶He Falls First
🏖️ Small Town Beach Romance
🏡 Found Family
😮💨 Sweet and Spicy
Thank you to @hambright_pr and @authorlmfox for allowing me to ARC read. All opinions are my own.
By LM Fox
Available Now!
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🌶️🌶️
This was my first LM Fox book. Where have I’ve been?! This book completely surprised me. I love the writing style and ease in reading this sweet and spicy story.
Harrison and Harlow have had past relationship troubles. Harlow is a single mom of two boys who works as an ER nurse and also serves in the National Guard. Harrison runs a construction company while simultaneously caring for his mother, who has Alzheimer's and lives with him full-time. After some innocent flirting from a distance, their first encounter is a meet cute. They are magnetic! Over time, they learn to love and be patient. I really loved their character growth and they proved to be a perfect pair.
Hard Hat Hottie is a sexy, passionate, and entertaining book that you should add to your TBR! You won’t regret it!
What to expect:
🩷Curvy FMC
👩🏻 Single Mother
👷🏻♂️Lovable Cinnamon Roll
🫶He Falls First
🏖️ Small Town Beach Romance
🏡 Found Family
😮💨 Sweet and Spicy
Thank you to @hambright_pr and @authorlmfox for allowing me to ARC read. All opinions are my own.
June 25, 2024
I adored “Hard Hat Hottie”. Harlow more than deserved to have the best, and she did. After two divorces, leaving her a single mom of two, and some not-so-successes with dating, she has been leery of entering into a relationship and introducing anyone to her kids.
As a nurse, Harlow tended to Harrison one day when he landed at the hospital for an unfortunate yet humourous incident, which led to the most adorable meet-cute between the two. However, due to medically induced interferences, Harrison doesn’t remember.
Harrison has had his eye on Harlow for quite some time, but between owning his construction company and caring for his mother, who has dementia. His focus has been elsewhere, but that changes when Harlow refreshes Harrison’s memory of their meet cute.
“Hard Hat Hottie” had my emotions all over the place, from Harrison’s mother and his relationship with her to how Harlow handled her boys with her ex and how Harrison and Harlow handled things together. Everything was beautifully balanced with the right amount of romance, humor, and spice.
As a nurse, Harlow tended to Harrison one day when he landed at the hospital for an unfortunate yet humourous incident, which led to the most adorable meet-cute between the two. However, due to medically induced interferences, Harrison doesn’t remember.
Harrison has had his eye on Harlow for quite some time, but between owning his construction company and caring for his mother, who has dementia. His focus has been elsewhere, but that changes when Harlow refreshes Harrison’s memory of their meet cute.
“Hard Hat Hottie” had my emotions all over the place, from Harrison’s mother and his relationship with her to how Harlow handled her boys with her ex and how Harrison and Harlow handled things together. Everything was beautifully balanced with the right amount of romance, humor, and spice.
August 14, 2024
My ARC review
Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I have to say LM Fox did it again, this book is beyond good. I love my dark spicy romances but sometimes you just need a cinnamon roll kind of romance and there is nothing wrong with that. This book is amazing, LM Fox really sucks you into her stories and you feel like you’re experiencing everything with the characters.
Hard Hat Hottie is amazing it follows the journey between two characters Harlow and Harry who have been heart before in the past. Harlow was hurt after two failed marriage ending with kids and exs who didn’t really grow up.. Harry was going through life with a chip on his shoulder from his dad’s abandonment and stretching himself thin trying to take care of his mom and his construction business.
They met and have a whirlwind relationship, and life got in the way, lot of mistakes happened. See if Harry and Harlow end up together or lost to each other. Definitely a must read!
Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
I have to say LM Fox did it again, this book is beyond good. I love my dark spicy romances but sometimes you just need a cinnamon roll kind of romance and there is nothing wrong with that. This book is amazing, LM Fox really sucks you into her stories and you feel like you’re experiencing everything with the characters.
Hard Hat Hottie is amazing it follows the journey between two characters Harlow and Harry who have been heart before in the past. Harlow was hurt after two failed marriage ending with kids and exs who didn’t really grow up.. Harry was going through life with a chip on his shoulder from his dad’s abandonment and stretching himself thin trying to take care of his mom and his construction business.
They met and have a whirlwind relationship, and life got in the way, lot of mistakes happened. See if Harry and Harlow end up together or lost to each other. Definitely a must read!
June 27, 2024
This was my first read by this author and it won’t be my last!
I was not expecting this story to be as emotional as it was but it was so worth it! I felt for both of these characters and how hard life had been on them. I loved Harlow so much through this book, she was strong and dedicated to her family. The uniqueness fo her family situation was something I had never read before and loved it! Harrison is one swoony man! I quickly fell for him and couldn’t wait until he and Harlow realized how good for each other they are.
I wanted these two to get over themselves during the third act/breakup much faster than they did. I was frustrated with these two and it wasn’t in a good way.
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
I was not expecting this story to be as emotional as it was but it was so worth it! I felt for both of these characters and how hard life had been on them. I loved Harlow so much through this book, she was strong and dedicated to her family. The uniqueness fo her family situation was something I had never read before and loved it! Harrison is one swoony man! I quickly fell for him and couldn’t wait until he and Harlow realized how good for each other they are.
I wanted these two to get over themselves during the third act/breakup much faster than they did. I was frustrated with these two and it wasn’t in a good way.
Grateful to have received a complimentary ARC copy to honestly review.
July 1, 2024
Welcome to Candy Cane Key, Florida! I started this and couldn’t put it down. I am completely head over heels for Harlow and Harrison!
I don’t think I have read a romance book with a nurse and a construction worker before. First I loved their meet cute. There was no question they had great chemistry but both of them came with some emotional baggage.
Speaking of emotion, make sure you have tissues close - you will go on an emotional roller coaster reading this book - but the pay off is excellent. I liked the humor in the story and of course the spice!
✨What to Expect:
🩷Romantic Comedy
❤️🔥 Curvy strong-willed single mother 👷🏻♂️ Lovable blue collar cinnamon roll 🥹 He falls first 🏝️ Small town beach romance 🏡 Found family 🔥 An angsty, emotional, sweet and spicy romance with a guaranteed HEA
I don’t think I have read a romance book with a nurse and a construction worker before. First I loved their meet cute. There was no question they had great chemistry but both of them came with some emotional baggage.
Speaking of emotion, make sure you have tissues close - you will go on an emotional roller coaster reading this book - but the pay off is excellent. I liked the humor in the story and of course the spice!
✨What to Expect:
🩷Romantic Comedy
❤️🔥 Curvy strong-willed single mother 👷🏻♂️ Lovable blue collar cinnamon roll 🥹 He falls first 🏝️ Small town beach romance 🏡 Found family 🔥 An angsty, emotional, sweet and spicy romance with a guaranteed HEA
June 29, 2024
This story follows two strong willed, independent main characters. A single mom of two young boys who also balances being a nurse as well as being in the national guard! And a blue collar construction worker, who puts on a tough guy front while taking care of his ill mother (though he ultimately is just a giant teddy bear)!
By an unfortunate accident they meet, he falls first and we watch their love story blossom into that of an unexpected sweet AND spicy romance. I highly recommend checking this book out as LM Fox has you feeling allll the emotions!
Thank you Hambright PR & LM Fox for the early ARC copy to check out!
By an unfortunate accident they meet, he falls first and we watch their love story blossom into that of an unexpected sweet AND spicy romance. I highly recommend checking this book out as LM Fox has you feeling allll the emotions!
Thank you Hambright PR & LM Fox for the early ARC copy to check out!
June 18, 2024
(3.8 Stars)
Harlow is a very busy and stressed single mom and nurse at Candy Cane Key Emergency Room. Her one reprieve is the hottie construction worker name Harrison that’s working in her hospital. He is nice to look at but Harlow worries that it can’t be more with all her baggage and bad dating history. Harrison can’t wait to get to his new construction job just to get a glimpse of the tattooed beauty who works there. Can these two find time to heat up in more than just the summer heat? A sweet “meet cute” romance with some silly moments and heartfelt ones too. Told in first person and dual POV.
Harlow is a very busy and stressed single mom and nurse at Candy Cane Key Emergency Room. Her one reprieve is the hottie construction worker name Harrison that’s working in her hospital. He is nice to look at but Harlow worries that it can’t be more with all her baggage and bad dating history. Harrison can’t wait to get to his new construction job just to get a glimpse of the tattooed beauty who works there. Can these two find time to heat up in more than just the summer heat? A sweet “meet cute” romance with some silly moments and heartfelt ones too. Told in first person and dual POV.
June 27, 2024
✨ARC Book Review✨
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Hard Hat Hottie by L.M. Fox
Thank you @hambright_pr for the ARC 🫶🏼
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Rating: 4⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
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Small town
Miscommunication
Single mom
Love at first sight
Blue collar
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Blurb:
Harlow started to dread going into work..that is until each shift started with a flirtatious smile everyday from the hottie in the hart hat. But Harlow being divorce twice has had her fair share of men putting her last and now she has her boys she must put first. Harry, the blue collar hottie in a hard hat is a busy man, from taking care of his mother who has dementia and running his growing construction business his hands are full. But after one night he thinks he can handle a little more until things don’t.
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This book was super sweet & the care that Harry presented for his mother just made my heart ache. Harlow being a single mom was doing what she thought needed and I could understand all of her feelings! Miscommunication tropes usually aren’t my favorite but I did enjoy seeing how both Harlow and Harry came together in the end!
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Fav Quotes:
“My mermaid.”
“Harry the Hard Hat Hottie.”
“This is the only pu**y I’m going to have in my lap for a while.”
“Hi.” “It’s like deja vu. Our meet cute.”
“Then I saw you there, and nothing else mattered. I needed to hold you like I needed my next breath.”
“Give me that finger, woman. This mermaid is off the market.”
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Hard Hat Hottie by L.M. Fox
Thank you @hambright_pr for the ARC 🫶🏼
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Rating: 4⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
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Small town
Miscommunication
Single mom
Love at first sight
Blue collar
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Blurb:
Harlow started to dread going into work..that is until each shift started with a flirtatious smile everyday from the hottie in the hart hat. But Harlow being divorce twice has had her fair share of men putting her last and now she has her boys she must put first. Harry, the blue collar hottie in a hard hat is a busy man, from taking care of his mother who has dementia and running his growing construction business his hands are full. But after one night he thinks he can handle a little more until things don’t.
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This book was super sweet & the care that Harry presented for his mother just made my heart ache. Harlow being a single mom was doing what she thought needed and I could understand all of her feelings! Miscommunication tropes usually aren’t my favorite but I did enjoy seeing how both Harlow and Harry came together in the end!
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Fav Quotes:
“My mermaid.”
“Harry the Hard Hat Hottie.”
“This is the only pu**y I’m going to have in my lap for a while.”
“Hi.” “It’s like deja vu. Our meet cute.”
“Then I saw you there, and nothing else mattered. I needed to hold you like I needed my next breath.”
“Give me that finger, woman. This mermaid is off the market.”
June 25, 2024
Harrison and Harlow’s story was so sweet, emotional and a fast fun read. I adored these two.
Tropes:
❤️🔥 Curvy strong-willed single mother
👷🏻♂️ Lovable blue collar cinnamon roll
🥹 He falls first
🏝️ Small town beach romance
🏡 Found family
🔥 An angsty, emotional, sweet and spicy romance with a guaranteed HEA
Tropes:
❤️🔥 Curvy strong-willed single mother
👷🏻♂️ Lovable blue collar cinnamon roll
🥹 He falls first
🏝️ Small town beach romance
🏡 Found family
🔥 An angsty, emotional, sweet and spicy romance with a guaranteed HEA
July 11, 2024
Wow! This book has it all - laughing, crying, sweet, steamy! One minute I’m chuckling at something that happened in a scene, and the next, the tears are flowing. What a wonderful, emotional story! Harlow and Harrison are great together and have amazing chemistry. I loved all of the side characters too and would love to read more about them!
June 27, 2024
This was such a lovely sweet small town romance and I love the fact that despite their struggles and all their baggage they got their happy ending they deserve.
August 5, 2024
Nothing like a hard working blue collar man to feature in a romance book. Harrison and Harlow story pulled me in and gave me one hell of an emotional ride. He owns his own construction business and provides care for his mom at his home. She’s a nurse at the local hospital with two boys she cares for. Both spend days juggling life and no time for themselves let alone relationships. I mean the hottie on the cover of the book was enough for me to read and it didn’t disappoint. Highly recommend adding to your TBR!
July 7, 2024
Harrison hated being late to the construction site, but it seemed to be his norm lately and now he is behind someone taking a leisurely pace which only frustrated him more. Making a mad dash for the scaffolding over the Candy Cane Key Emergency Room doors he hopes he hasn't missed her.
His foreman just chuckles at him knowing exactly what he is doing saying he didn't think she was her today. His obsession. He has never met the gorgeous nurse with the tattoo on her arm that reminds him of mermaid scales under the scalding Florida heat but meeting her eyes and seeing her matching smile lights up his day.
I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Although this story has its own HEA I would suggest that you read his brother Matthew's story as the characters are recurring and you get a full understanding of the stress Harrison lives with caring for their mother who has advanced stage Alzheimers.
Harlow is a single mother with two sons by two separate ex-husbands and even though she fantasizes about the hot hat hottie working on the hospital expansion she has a history of bad choices in men.
This book is action-packed and has all the feels. When Harrison removed his t-shirt working under the baking Florida sun all I could picture was Lucky. The chemistry between Harrison and Harlow sizzles without them having ever met and just gets hotter when they finally met. Well, the first time Harrison remembers they met. Their meet-cute is absolutely hilarious and what is even funnier is he doesn't remember it.
This book will make you laugh, but you will also have tragic tears. Another great story by LM Fox. She is one of my one-click authors and if you haven't read her books you definitely need to.
Highly recommend!
His foreman just chuckles at him knowing exactly what he is doing saying he didn't think she was her today. His obsession. He has never met the gorgeous nurse with the tattoo on her arm that reminds him of mermaid scales under the scalding Florida heat but meeting her eyes and seeing her matching smile lights up his day.
I loved this book! It is very well written and the characters are fully developed and relatable. Although this story has its own HEA I would suggest that you read his brother Matthew's story as the characters are recurring and you get a full understanding of the stress Harrison lives with caring for their mother who has advanced stage Alzheimers.
Harlow is a single mother with two sons by two separate ex-husbands and even though she fantasizes about the hot hat hottie working on the hospital expansion she has a history of bad choices in men.
This book is action-packed and has all the feels. When Harrison removed his t-shirt working under the baking Florida sun all I could picture was Lucky. The chemistry between Harrison and Harlow sizzles without them having ever met and just gets hotter when they finally met. Well, the first time Harrison remembers they met. Their meet-cute is absolutely hilarious and what is even funnier is he doesn't remember it.
This book will make you laugh, but you will also have tragic tears. Another great story by LM Fox. She is one of my one-click authors and if you haven't read her books you definitely need to.
Highly recommend!
August 1, 2024
First ARC read for LM Fox. And it did not disappoint. Harrison is amazing. Dumb man for taking so long , but aren’t they all?
His love for his mom and the guilt he had for leaving her for work gave me all the feels. I love that he welcomed Harlow’s ex’s in too. Just to give them a push to be better for their boys.
Harlow is a badass single mama doing what single mamas do best kicking ass and taking on the world for her babies
Hard Hat Hottie is for sure like a nickname me and my girlfriends would have giving a guy one of us liked lol.
His love for his mom and the guilt he had for leaving her for work gave me all the feels. I love that he welcomed Harlow’s ex’s in too. Just to give them a push to be better for their boys.
Harlow is a badass single mama doing what single mamas do best kicking ass and taking on the world for her babies
Hard Hat Hottie is for sure like a nickname me and my girlfriends would have giving a guy one of us liked lol.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 3, 2024
Hard Hat Hottie by L.M. Fox, Harrison Hightower is a handsome man, he is hardworking and takes care of his mother, who suffers from dementia. He is the owner of Hightower Construction and is working on the expansion project of the Candy Cane Key hospital and it's there where he sees for the first time this beautiful woman who, between exchanging glances, has managed to catch his attention, so much so that he looks animated every time he must go to work in the hope of seeing her even from afar, when a small accident leads him to be treated by the beautiful nurse only because of the medicines they give him and he ends up forgetting that they met. Harlow is this bubbly and beautiful woman, a single mother of two boys, Justin and Alec, who are her life, and along with her work as a nurse at Candy Cane Hospital and in the national guard, she has little time for anything beyond them, especially the men, who have constantly left her disappointed, but there is a man with whom she exchanges smiles and glances, it's an innocent flirtation with the construction worker at the hospital, until one day when he has an accident she can meet her name and although he is charming to her, it's possible that he has a wife or girlfriend or some commitment that she knows nothing about, so she prefers to stay away. Days later she meets him again at a bar and when he approaches her she tells him a little about their first interaction. He is definitely interested in her and will do everything possible to get her attention, but it's difficult for Harlow to trust, but she will allow Harrison to know the part of her life that she does not allow many to know, just as Harrison will open up to her with the challenges and sadness of his mother's illness. But new challenges and the insecurities of both may be too great to overcome.
This story was emotional and at the same time very sweet. Since I started reading it, these beautiful characters won my heart and I was laughing, crying and falling in love with them. Being able to witness the growth of both characters was even more wonderful. Definitely an emotional story, but with the perfect touch of humor and love to balance out the heartache. Wonderful and very human characters and that interaction between everyone is crazy wonderful, a big strange family. If you can, don't miss the opportunity to read this beautiful story, you will love it. Absolutely Highly Recommended!
*Thanks to L.M. Fox for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*
Hard Hat Hottie de L.M. Fox, Harrison Hightower es un guapo hombre, es trabajador y cuida de su madre, quien sufre de demencia. Él es dueño de Hightower Construction y se encuentra trabajando en el proyecto de expansión del hospital de Candy Cane Key y es allí donde ve por primera vez a esta hermosa mujer que entre intercambio de miradas ha conseguido atrapar su atención, tanto que se ve animado cada vez que debe ir a trabajar con la esperanza de verla así sea de lejos, cuando un pequeño accidente le lleva a ser atendido por la hermosa enfermera solo que por las medicinas que le dan y termina olvidando que se conocieron. Harlow es esta burbujeante y hermosa mujer, madre soltera de dos chicos, Justin y Alec, quienes son su vida, y junto a su trabajo como enfermera en el Hospital de Candy Cane y en la guardia nacional, tiene poco tiempo para algo más allá de ellos, en especial de los hombres, que le han dejado constantemente decepcionada, pero hay un hombre con el que intercambia sonrisas y miradas, es un coqueteo inocente con el trabajador de construcción en el hospital, hasta que un día cuando el se accidenta puede conocer su nombre y aunque es encantador con ella es posible que el tenga una esposa o novia o algún compromiso del que ella no sabe nada, por lo que prefiere alejarse. Días después se reencuentra con él en un bar y cuando él se le acerca ella le cuenta un poco de su primera interacción. Él definitivamente esta interesado en ella y hará lo posible por llamar su atención, pero para Harlow es difícil confiar, pero permitirá a Harrison que conozca la parte de su vida que no le permite a muchos conocer, al igual que Harrison se abrirá a ella con los desafíos y tristezas de la enfermedad de su madre. Pero nuevos retos y las inseguridades de ambos puede que sea muy grandes para superarlas.
Esta historia fue emocional y al mismo tiempo muy dulce. Desde que comencé a leerla estos hermosos personajes se ganaron mi corazón y estuve riendo, llorando y enamorándome junto a ellos. Poder ser testigo del crecimiento de ambos personajes fue aún más maravilloso. Definitivamente una historia emocional, pero con el toque perfecto de humor y amor para balancear el dolor del corazón. Personajes maravillosos y muy humanos y esa interacción entre todos es locamente maravillosa, una gran extraña familia. Si puedes no dejes pasar la oportunidad de leer esta hermosa historia, te encantará. ¡Absolutamente Altamente Recomendada!
*Gracias a L.M. Fox por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*
This story was emotional and at the same time very sweet. Since I started reading it, these beautiful characters won my heart and I was laughing, crying and falling in love with them. Being able to witness the growth of both characters was even more wonderful. Definitely an emotional story, but with the perfect touch of humor and love to balance out the heartache. Wonderful and very human characters and that interaction between everyone is crazy wonderful, a big strange family. If you can, don't miss the opportunity to read this beautiful story, you will love it. Absolutely Highly Recommended!
*Thanks to L.M. Fox for my ARC. I voluntarily leave my honest review*
Hard Hat Hottie de L.M. Fox, Harrison Hightower es un guapo hombre, es trabajador y cuida de su madre, quien sufre de demencia. Él es dueño de Hightower Construction y se encuentra trabajando en el proyecto de expansión del hospital de Candy Cane Key y es allí donde ve por primera vez a esta hermosa mujer que entre intercambio de miradas ha conseguido atrapar su atención, tanto que se ve animado cada vez que debe ir a trabajar con la esperanza de verla así sea de lejos, cuando un pequeño accidente le lleva a ser atendido por la hermosa enfermera solo que por las medicinas que le dan y termina olvidando que se conocieron. Harlow es esta burbujeante y hermosa mujer, madre soltera de dos chicos, Justin y Alec, quienes son su vida, y junto a su trabajo como enfermera en el Hospital de Candy Cane y en la guardia nacional, tiene poco tiempo para algo más allá de ellos, en especial de los hombres, que le han dejado constantemente decepcionada, pero hay un hombre con el que intercambia sonrisas y miradas, es un coqueteo inocente con el trabajador de construcción en el hospital, hasta que un día cuando el se accidenta puede conocer su nombre y aunque es encantador con ella es posible que el tenga una esposa o novia o algún compromiso del que ella no sabe nada, por lo que prefiere alejarse. Días después se reencuentra con él en un bar y cuando él se le acerca ella le cuenta un poco de su primera interacción. Él definitivamente esta interesado en ella y hará lo posible por llamar su atención, pero para Harlow es difícil confiar, pero permitirá a Harrison que conozca la parte de su vida que no le permite a muchos conocer, al igual que Harrison se abrirá a ella con los desafíos y tristezas de la enfermedad de su madre. Pero nuevos retos y las inseguridades de ambos puede que sea muy grandes para superarlas.
Esta historia fue emocional y al mismo tiempo muy dulce. Desde que comencé a leerla estos hermosos personajes se ganaron mi corazón y estuve riendo, llorando y enamorándome junto a ellos. Poder ser testigo del crecimiento de ambos personajes fue aún más maravilloso. Definitivamente una historia emocional, pero con el toque perfecto de humor y amor para balancear el dolor del corazón. Personajes maravillosos y muy humanos y esa interacción entre todos es locamente maravillosa, una gran extraña familia. Si puedes no dejes pasar la oportunidad de leer esta hermosa historia, te encantará. ¡Absolutamente Altamente Recomendada!
*Gracias a L.M. Fox por mi ARC. Dejo voluntariamente mi reseña honesta*
July 13, 2024
4.5. ⭐
I love when the cover of a book with a "character" on it matches how the character looks and feels like in the story. Author Fox really got it right with model Brady Ervin. Please don't ever update it! 😘 I could picture this man doing everything Harrison did!
Lets talk about the story. Harrison is a nice guy with a construction business and a lot of guilt over his Mom's Alzheimer's. His younger brother Matt sometimes comes back to help, but its mostly on Harrison's shoulders. He has a lot of responsibilities, and can't possibly see himself giving any time to a real relationship. Enter Harlow, a single Mom with two adorable boys and two ex husbands. She's the nurse that Harrison can't stop flirting with at the hospital job site. These two "meet" in the funniest way, when Harrison lands in the ER. Harrison doesn't remember a thing, until his right hand man Gus explains.
"As if she’s read my mind, the nurse from all of my fantasies comes into view, along with another woman about her age, dressed in scrubs. “It’s the cat,” the smaller one exclaims with her hands pressed to her chest. “Look, he’s holding him.” She beams at me.
I barely have time to wrap my head around what’s going on before the shuttle bus drives up, blocking any further view of the three of them. Turning to Gus, I give him a dumbfounded look.
“I may or may not have told them you fell trying to save the p@ssy.” My eyes fly wide.
"You’re welcome.”"
What I really liked a lot about the story, is that while Harlow had two deadbeat ex-husbands, they both weren't portrayed as "evil" or "horrible." Harlow definitely has good reason to not thing the world of either of them, yet she keeps a cordial relationship. These men are the fathers, and they DO help her by taking the boys when needed. Are they great fathers? No. But if she was to bad mouth them or push them away she knows her boys would blame her and she would regret it. Its not about her, its about the boys. I think it was Judge Judy who said:
"You have to love your kids more than you hate your ex husband."
Did I have experience with this? Yup! And I took Judge Judy's advice. Best advice ever. And clearly Author Fox decided to make these fathers into nuanced characters, instead of cardboard cutouts, Rob especially.
"“@#$%, Har. You’ve been getting it done alone for so long, and I’ve just stood by and let it happen. I’m sorry.” I watch, dumbfounded, as Rob stands up tall. “I’m going to do better. By you and the kids.”
It was heartbreaking reading about Harrison's Mom, but the scenes with Joyce were some of my favorite. I can't imagine the kind of person you need to be to work with disabled people like that. You have to be strong, kind, patient, loving, empathic, and so much more. What an amazing character! Its like she bridged the story.
I'm not a huge fan of the misunderstanding/miscommunication trope and there was a lot of it here with Harlow. I wish we got a bit more clarification on where Charlene came in the picture with Harrison, but I don't want to say any more because spoilers. But she said my favorite line in the whole book.
"“Give him another chance, Harlow. I know you’re scared. So is he. But isn’t that how the best fairy tales are supposed to be? Overcoming all odds to be together?”
Please give us more on Charlene. You hinted at more! The story was extremely well written and I loved why Harlow left town sometimes. (Spoilers) There's an bonus scene you can download at the very end.
I love when the cover of a book with a "character" on it matches how the character looks and feels like in the story. Author Fox really got it right with model Brady Ervin. Please don't ever update it! 😘 I could picture this man doing everything Harrison did!
Lets talk about the story. Harrison is a nice guy with a construction business and a lot of guilt over his Mom's Alzheimer's. His younger brother Matt sometimes comes back to help, but its mostly on Harrison's shoulders. He has a lot of responsibilities, and can't possibly see himself giving any time to a real relationship. Enter Harlow, a single Mom with two adorable boys and two ex husbands. She's the nurse that Harrison can't stop flirting with at the hospital job site. These two "meet" in the funniest way, when Harrison lands in the ER. Harrison doesn't remember a thing, until his right hand man Gus explains.
"As if she’s read my mind, the nurse from all of my fantasies comes into view, along with another woman about her age, dressed in scrubs. “It’s the cat,” the smaller one exclaims with her hands pressed to her chest. “Look, he’s holding him.” She beams at me.
I barely have time to wrap my head around what’s going on before the shuttle bus drives up, blocking any further view of the three of them. Turning to Gus, I give him a dumbfounded look.
“I may or may not have told them you fell trying to save the p@ssy.” My eyes fly wide.
"You’re welcome.”"
What I really liked a lot about the story, is that while Harlow had two deadbeat ex-husbands, they both weren't portrayed as "evil" or "horrible." Harlow definitely has good reason to not thing the world of either of them, yet she keeps a cordial relationship. These men are the fathers, and they DO help her by taking the boys when needed. Are they great fathers? No. But if she was to bad mouth them or push them away she knows her boys would blame her and she would regret it. Its not about her, its about the boys. I think it was Judge Judy who said:
"You have to love your kids more than you hate your ex husband."
Did I have experience with this? Yup! And I took Judge Judy's advice. Best advice ever. And clearly Author Fox decided to make these fathers into nuanced characters, instead of cardboard cutouts, Rob especially.
"“@#$%, Har. You’ve been getting it done alone for so long, and I’ve just stood by and let it happen. I’m sorry.” I watch, dumbfounded, as Rob stands up tall. “I’m going to do better. By you and the kids.”
It was heartbreaking reading about Harrison's Mom, but the scenes with Joyce were some of my favorite. I can't imagine the kind of person you need to be to work with disabled people like that. You have to be strong, kind, patient, loving, empathic, and so much more. What an amazing character! Its like she bridged the story.
I'm not a huge fan of the misunderstanding/miscommunication trope and there was a lot of it here with Harlow. I wish we got a bit more clarification on where Charlene came in the picture with Harrison, but I don't want to say any more because spoilers. But she said my favorite line in the whole book.
"“Give him another chance, Harlow. I know you’re scared. So is he. But isn’t that how the best fairy tales are supposed to be? Overcoming all odds to be together?”
Please give us more on Charlene. You hinted at more! The story was extremely well written and I loved why Harlow left town sometimes. (Spoilers) There's an bonus scene you can download at the very end.
July 6, 2024
Will the Hard hat hottie find love
In Hard Hat Hottie, it is Harrison's turn to find love. If you read Hot Chicken, you will remember him as the older brother of Matthew (Matt).
Harrison(Harry) is the owner of Hightower Construction. His business has been taking over in Candy Cane Lane, where he lives. He is getting requests from other parts of the state for work, but he is also taking care of his sick mother. However, in the midst of it, Harry feels lonely, yet he does not think he has what it takes to make a relationship work. During a project at the hospital, Harry's attention is drawn to a nurse, Harlow, who captivates him from a distance. Their interactions are limited to playful exchanges, and Harry, not even knowing her name, affectionately refers to her as his 'mermaid '.
Harlow is the emergency nurse who has caught Harry's attention, and he has hers. She and her nurse friend call him hard hat hottie. Harlow has lost quite a bit of faith in men. She has been married twice already and has two kids. Both dads started out promising and then turned into major disappointments for her. She is somewhat weary of entering relationships fast again. She wants someone who will give her the time and devotion she deserves. The single mother, Harlow, works two jobs to ensure her kids have what is needed, while the dad takes the kids for the odd weekend. The financial support for them is all at her since they can't seem to keep regular jobs.
When Harry has an accident on the site, he confesses his nickname for her in his drowsy state, which gives her a good laugh. He can't remember what he said during that time. However, they see each other again a few days later at a bar and talk. This leads to them chatting and what looks like the beginning of a relationship for the two over time. However, as these two get to know each other, life also happens. Harry's mom is getting worse; his workload has increased to the point where he is flying out weekly. Although he is still interested in getting to know Harlow more, he has not done a great job communicating this to her. Harlow sees Harry's distance as being unprepared to deal with her and her drama (two kids under 10).
Will these two, who have so much chemistry when they are together, be able to get around their walls and try at a relationship?
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Steamy, Wonderful characters
In Hard Hat Hottie, it is Harrison's turn to find love. If you read Hot Chicken, you will remember him as the older brother of Matthew (Matt).
Harrison(Harry) is the owner of Hightower Construction. His business has been taking over in Candy Cane Lane, where he lives. He is getting requests from other parts of the state for work, but he is also taking care of his sick mother. However, in the midst of it, Harry feels lonely, yet he does not think he has what it takes to make a relationship work. During a project at the hospital, Harry's attention is drawn to a nurse, Harlow, who captivates him from a distance. Their interactions are limited to playful exchanges, and Harry, not even knowing her name, affectionately refers to her as his 'mermaid '.
Harlow is the emergency nurse who has caught Harry's attention, and he has hers. She and her nurse friend call him hard hat hottie. Harlow has lost quite a bit of faith in men. She has been married twice already and has two kids. Both dads started out promising and then turned into major disappointments for her. She is somewhat weary of entering relationships fast again. She wants someone who will give her the time and devotion she deserves. The single mother, Harlow, works two jobs to ensure her kids have what is needed, while the dad takes the kids for the odd weekend. The financial support for them is all at her since they can't seem to keep regular jobs.
When Harry has an accident on the site, he confesses his nickname for her in his drowsy state, which gives her a good laugh. He can't remember what he said during that time. However, they see each other again a few days later at a bar and talk. This leads to them chatting and what looks like the beginning of a relationship for the two over time. However, as these two get to know each other, life also happens. Harry's mom is getting worse; his workload has increased to the point where he is flying out weekly. Although he is still interested in getting to know Harlow more, he has not done a great job communicating this to her. Harlow sees Harry's distance as being unprepared to deal with her and her drama (two kids under 10).
Will these two, who have so much chemistry when they are together, be able to get around their walls and try at a relationship?
Reasons I enjoyed this book:
Easy-to-read, Entertaining, Steamy, Wonderful characters
June 22, 2024
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I was kindly provided with this book (censorship is BS and I hate it but here we are!)
4.5 stars, I loved this!
The plot - This is a medical romance, as most of Ms Fox’s are; she’s an ER nurse and he owns a construction company. Very much blue collar vibes and I’m HERE for it. Also got friends to lovers, single mom, found family vibes. Smut was like 2/5 on the spice scale, but the tension was THERE the whole time. It’s also a HEA in a series of interconnected standalones, and I highly recommend reading those too.
I go into each of LM Fox’s books with trepidation that this will be the book that proves she doesn’t have my whole heart. And yet, here I stand, I FUCKIN LOVED IT. I like the author, she’s an auto buy author for sure. But I’m not sugarcoating things here, I really truly loved this book. It was such a new concept, and blue collar men are severely underrepresented in romance so I’m here for it!
The MC - Harlow is our single mom to two boys; Justin and Alec. Was I a fan of most of her choices? No. Does that show she is more mature than me because I’m a petty bitch? That’d be a yes. I can see why she does what she does, she’s mature and confident and takes no shit. But we all deserve a happily ever after.
The male counterpart - Harrison is our blue collar construction man. And yes, he owns his own company, but that man worked more days than any other guy there and I just… WOW. What a man. I actually felt his emotions the whole time. Sorcery.
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“For fuck’s sake, Harry. I know you’ve fallen head over heels for this chick, but you don’t need to make it literal.”
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“Look at that. You look like an ad for a personal injury lawyer, but the pussy in your lap doesn’t have a hair out of place.”
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“Well, that’s the only way I’d forget finally meeting you. I swear,” I blurt. Get it together, Harrison.
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“I’m in the National Guard. It’s my drill weekend.” Fuck. I think I’m in love.
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“Of course, we can.” But his dad is going to be gluing every single cube together. His fingers will be so covered in dried paste, he won’t be able to jack off for months.
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“All of a sudden, she said Harry.” Hell, something tells me she’s not the only one who’s going to be crying in a minute.
I was kindly provided with this book (censorship is BS and I hate it but here we are!)
4.5 stars, I loved this!
The plot - This is a medical romance, as most of Ms Fox’s are; she’s an ER nurse and he owns a construction company. Very much blue collar vibes and I’m HERE for it. Also got friends to lovers, single mom, found family vibes. Smut was like 2/5 on the spice scale, but the tension was THERE the whole time. It’s also a HEA in a series of interconnected standalones, and I highly recommend reading those too.
I go into each of LM Fox’s books with trepidation that this will be the book that proves she doesn’t have my whole heart. And yet, here I stand, I FUCKIN LOVED IT. I like the author, she’s an auto buy author for sure. But I’m not sugarcoating things here, I really truly loved this book. It was such a new concept, and blue collar men are severely underrepresented in romance so I’m here for it!
The MC - Harlow is our single mom to two boys; Justin and Alec. Was I a fan of most of her choices? No. Does that show she is more mature than me because I’m a petty bitch? That’d be a yes. I can see why she does what she does, she’s mature and confident and takes no shit. But we all deserve a happily ever after.
The male counterpart - Harrison is our blue collar construction man. And yes, he owns his own company, but that man worked more days than any other guy there and I just… WOW. What a man. I actually felt his emotions the whole time. Sorcery.
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“For fuck’s sake, Harry. I know you’ve fallen head over heels for this chick, but you don’t need to make it literal.”
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“Look at that. You look like an ad for a personal injury lawyer, but the pussy in your lap doesn’t have a hair out of place.”
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“Well, that’s the only way I’d forget finally meeting you. I swear,” I blurt. Get it together, Harrison.
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“I’m in the National Guard. It’s my drill weekend.” Fuck. I think I’m in love.
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“Of course, we can.” But his dad is going to be gluing every single cube together. His fingers will be so covered in dried paste, he won’t be able to jack off for months.
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“All of a sudden, she said Harry.” Hell, something tells me she’s not the only one who’s going to be crying in a minute.
June 30, 2024
Hard Hat Hottie had me feeling so many emotions, and I wasn’t ready for them. When I started this book, I made the assumption that this would be another spicy romance , especially with the title. I was wrong.
I found myself connecting with Harrison and Harlow. These two both had so much love to give, only to feel slighted, or taken advantage of. Everyone has felt that they weren’t good enough. My heart tugged for both of them.
Harrison was such a good son to the only parent who loved him from the very start. His bond with his mother was heartwarming. She was his everything, yet I felt that Harrison’s reluctance to find love was because of the fear he had of what would happen if his mother left him.
Harry had wonderful friends and a great relationship with his brother but I wanted to reach in the book and shake him to wake him up. He was too quick with excuses, and the “what ifs”.
I loved Harlow. A single mother wearing many hats. She works at the hospital, she’s in the National Guard, she’s a ride or die loyal friend and she’s a hands on mother. I loved that through her tough exterior, you see cracks trickling down, revealing that she’s vulnerable. Where Harry doesn’t want to disappoint the one person who loves him unconditionally, Harlow refuses to reach out to others when in need
Harlow has the best girl squad! Sadie and Shay aren’t shy in their support for her. The three of them made me laugh and they made me cry when they surrounded her with their love and support. Letti’s not forget Harrison’s construction buddies and Charlene, who doesn’t mince words.
The big thing that frustrated me was how quickly Harrison and Harlow were willing to keep one another at a distance, letting miscommunication and assumption keeping them apart. I wanted these two to wake up and just move forward.
I loved Hard Hat Hottie, and I love that L. M. Fox wrote a book where so many emotions could be felt
I found myself connecting with Harrison and Harlow. These two both had so much love to give, only to feel slighted, or taken advantage of. Everyone has felt that they weren’t good enough. My heart tugged for both of them.
Harrison was such a good son to the only parent who loved him from the very start. His bond with his mother was heartwarming. She was his everything, yet I felt that Harrison’s reluctance to find love was because of the fear he had of what would happen if his mother left him.
Harry had wonderful friends and a great relationship with his brother but I wanted to reach in the book and shake him to wake him up. He was too quick with excuses, and the “what ifs”.
I loved Harlow. A single mother wearing many hats. She works at the hospital, she’s in the National Guard, she’s a ride or die loyal friend and she’s a hands on mother. I loved that through her tough exterior, you see cracks trickling down, revealing that she’s vulnerable. Where Harry doesn’t want to disappoint the one person who loves him unconditionally, Harlow refuses to reach out to others when in need
Harlow has the best girl squad! Sadie and Shay aren’t shy in their support for her. The three of them made me laugh and they made me cry when they surrounded her with their love and support. Letti’s not forget Harrison’s construction buddies and Charlene, who doesn’t mince words.
The big thing that frustrated me was how quickly Harrison and Harlow were willing to keep one another at a distance, letting miscommunication and assumption keeping them apart. I wanted these two to wake up and just move forward.
I loved Hard Hat Hottie, and I love that L. M. Fox wrote a book where so many emotions could be felt
June 27, 2024
Anytime that this author announces a new book it always makes me so happy! As soon as I first saw the social media post about it, I couldn't wait to read it! Having read Hot Chicken it had me looking even more forward to it. I picked it up and headed right back to Candy Cane Key! I enjoyed this story so much!
Harlow and Harrison's journey pulled me right in! Harlow is a hardworking single mom of two sons and works in the ER and is in the National Guard as well. Harrison runs his own construction company and is taking care of his mom who has Alzheimer's. As Harrison is working on construction at the hospital it leads to his and Harlow's paths to cross. Will Harlow and Harrison take a chance and let each other in?
There was such realness to both Harlow and Harrison that truly got to me. Both of them were tackling many things in their lives and I felt for these two. I didn't know how they'd deal with everything going on their lives, to their work and families, and everything they made each other feel which got me even more into their story.
Harlow and Harrison truly cared for their loved ones and it shined throughout their story. Their humanness was so relatable. It isn't easy for these two. Their chemistry was so good! I went through so many emotions with both Harrison and Harlow throughout reading!
It was such a treat to be back in Candy Cane Key!
With Hard Hat Hottie, LM Fox has created such a good read that brought realness, spice, and so many feels that all kept me turning the pages! This author's words and characters always get to my heart. I can't wait to read what she brings our way next! 💗🧜♀️
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from the author*
Harlow and Harrison's journey pulled me right in! Harlow is a hardworking single mom of two sons and works in the ER and is in the National Guard as well. Harrison runs his own construction company and is taking care of his mom who has Alzheimer's. As Harrison is working on construction at the hospital it leads to his and Harlow's paths to cross. Will Harlow and Harrison take a chance and let each other in?
There was such realness to both Harlow and Harrison that truly got to me. Both of them were tackling many things in their lives and I felt for these two. I didn't know how they'd deal with everything going on their lives, to their work and families, and everything they made each other feel which got me even more into their story.
Harlow and Harrison truly cared for their loved ones and it shined throughout their story. Their humanness was so relatable. It isn't easy for these two. Their chemistry was so good! I went through so many emotions with both Harrison and Harlow throughout reading!
It was such a treat to be back in Candy Cane Key!
With Hard Hat Hottie, LM Fox has created such a good read that brought realness, spice, and so many feels that all kept me turning the pages! This author's words and characters always get to my heart. I can't wait to read what she brings our way next! 💗🧜♀️
*I volunteered to read and review a copy of this book from the author*
June 26, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
HARD HAT HOTTIE by LM Fox
The Hot Brothers, book two
Cover Photographer | Wander Aguiar
Cover Model | Brady Ervin
👷♂️🆃🆁🅾🅿🅴🆂🩺
👷♂️ curvy, strong-willed single mother
👷♂️ lovable blue collar cinnamon roll
👷♂️ he falls first
👷♂️ smart town beach romance
👷♂️ family family
👷♂️An angsty, emotional, sweet and spicy romance with a guaranteed HEA.
♥️| The desire to taste this woman everywhere has gone from want to need. |♥️
👷♂️This fast paced book it set In small town Candy Cane Key, Florida. Hightower Construction owed by Harrison Hightower, is currently on an expansion project for the local hospital, and ever since he started exchanging looks and smiles with the curvy, brown-haired beauty with colorful tattoos he has been booking it to work just to catch a glimpse of her. When a mishap occurs that tangles these two together is when the romance begins.
🩺 The struggle I had to put this book down last night with only mere pages to go was impossible but 3am and working don’t mix.
👷♂️I can always count on Layla to deliver when it comes to a small town romance and she definitely signed, sealed, and delivered this bad boy. Hard Hat Hottie was a powerfully addicting, emotional overload, and swoon worthy (to say the least) read. I could have buried myself within the pages of this book and lived in Candy Cane Key where Christmas miracles can happen. I never know what to expect when opening this authors book but one things for sure I’m immediately transported on spectacular adventure.
A total 5 star read for me. If you like that small town romance, he falls first, found family feel then I highly recommend reading this book.
HARD HAT HOTTIE by LM Fox
The Hot Brothers, book two
Cover Photographer | Wander Aguiar
Cover Model | Brady Ervin
👷♂️🆃🆁🅾🅿🅴🆂🩺
👷♂️ curvy, strong-willed single mother
👷♂️ lovable blue collar cinnamon roll
👷♂️ he falls first
👷♂️ smart town beach romance
👷♂️ family family
👷♂️An angsty, emotional, sweet and spicy romance with a guaranteed HEA.
♥️| The desire to taste this woman everywhere has gone from want to need. |♥️
👷♂️This fast paced book it set In small town Candy Cane Key, Florida. Hightower Construction owed by Harrison Hightower, is currently on an expansion project for the local hospital, and ever since he started exchanging looks and smiles with the curvy, brown-haired beauty with colorful tattoos he has been booking it to work just to catch a glimpse of her. When a mishap occurs that tangles these two together is when the romance begins.
🩺 The struggle I had to put this book down last night with only mere pages to go was impossible but 3am and working don’t mix.
👷♂️I can always count on Layla to deliver when it comes to a small town romance and she definitely signed, sealed, and delivered this bad boy. Hard Hat Hottie was a powerfully addicting, emotional overload, and swoon worthy (to say the least) read. I could have buried myself within the pages of this book and lived in Candy Cane Key where Christmas miracles can happen. I never know what to expect when opening this authors book but one things for sure I’m immediately transported on spectacular adventure.
A total 5 star read for me. If you like that small town romance, he falls first, found family feel then I highly recommend reading this book.
June 30, 2024
Blurb…
Harlow is a ER nurse who is a stressed out single mom who dreaded going to work until she saw the hard hat hotties smile before every shift.
Tropes
~single mom
~construction worker x nurse
~curvy fmc
~small beach town
~found family
~he falls first
~cinnamon roll mmc
⭐️4/5
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Review
This book right here was SOO freaking good!! This is my first book my LM Fox and I didn’t disappoint at all, this book was so beautifully written! The angst and tension in this book was AMAZING! The freaking FLIRTING!! AHH!! I couldn’t get over it! But this is the PERFECT emotional summer read to get you in the feels of reading more!! And it’s a single mom, I love a good single mom trope and this didn’t disappoint at all! Reading about Harlow and her kids was so much fun!
This book is so cute and sweet but a very emotional heart felt book. The pain and heart ache was so intense and sad but in the end it all worked out! Seeing how guarded they both were and then watching the guard burn down was absolutely incredible! The growth of the characters was so awesome and amazing to read about! They were both such strong loving characters it was so easy to fall in love with them! And that’s what I love about this book, it was very relatable!
I absolutely loved how much Harrison put into getting to know Harlow and her kids. Seeing how deeply they fell in love had me swooning!!
My heart broke for Harrison and his mom, he loved his mom so much, she was his everything! There bond was so precious and when she passed my heart absolutely shattered!
Harlow is a ER nurse who is a stressed out single mom who dreaded going to work until she saw the hard hat hotties smile before every shift.
Tropes
~single mom
~construction worker x nurse
~curvy fmc
~small beach town
~found family
~he falls first
~cinnamon roll mmc
⭐️4/5
🌶️
Review
This book right here was SOO freaking good!! This is my first book my LM Fox and I didn’t disappoint at all, this book was so beautifully written! The angst and tension in this book was AMAZING! The freaking FLIRTING!! AHH!! I couldn’t get over it! But this is the PERFECT emotional summer read to get you in the feels of reading more!! And it’s a single mom, I love a good single mom trope and this didn’t disappoint at all! Reading about Harlow and her kids was so much fun!
This book is so cute and sweet but a very emotional heart felt book. The pain and heart ache was so intense and sad but in the end it all worked out! Seeing how guarded they both were and then watching the guard burn down was absolutely incredible! The growth of the characters was so awesome and amazing to read about! They were both such strong loving characters it was so easy to fall in love with them! And that’s what I love about this book, it was very relatable!
I absolutely loved how much Harrison put into getting to know Harlow and her kids. Seeing how deeply they fell in love had me swooning!!
My heart broke for Harrison and his mom, he loved his mom so much, she was his everything! There bond was so precious and when she passed my heart absolutely shattered!
July 13, 2024
This book covers the love story of Harrison and Harlow.
Harrison runs his own successful construction company with the stresses that incurs but also has his mother living at home with him who has dementia with her full time nurse. currently, he is working at the local hospital where he has his eye on a certain nurse, his 'mermaid'.
Harlow, is a twiced divorced single mam with 2 boys. She works a very stressful job as a nurse in the ER but also works a second job as part of the Guard. She are her 2 friends are enjoying the sight of the 'buff' workmen when they are at the hospital especially Harrison who they call the hard hat hottie.
An incident occurs where eventually they meet but not under the best circumstances. But a few weeks later, they happen to meet up again at the local bar and eventually Harrison goes up to talk to her.
This book takes you through the highs and lows of trying to date when there are so many external pressures on family and commitment. Both are trying to do right by their family, their jobs and with not effectively communicating in the relationship which seems a perfect fit, can fall by the wayside. Both have been hurt in the past which also effects the decisions they make, making the relationship harder for them both.
Sometimes and intervention is needed getting them back on track, to let them have the time to explore their love properly and with time hopefully it will lead to a HEA.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Harrison runs his own successful construction company with the stresses that incurs but also has his mother living at home with him who has dementia with her full time nurse. currently, he is working at the local hospital where he has his eye on a certain nurse, his 'mermaid'.
Harlow, is a twiced divorced single mam with 2 boys. She works a very stressful job as a nurse in the ER but also works a second job as part of the Guard. She are her 2 friends are enjoying the sight of the 'buff' workmen when they are at the hospital especially Harrison who they call the hard hat hottie.
An incident occurs where eventually they meet but not under the best circumstances. But a few weeks later, they happen to meet up again at the local bar and eventually Harrison goes up to talk to her.
This book takes you through the highs and lows of trying to date when there are so many external pressures on family and commitment. Both are trying to do right by their family, their jobs and with not effectively communicating in the relationship which seems a perfect fit, can fall by the wayside. Both have been hurt in the past which also effects the decisions they make, making the relationship harder for them both.
Sometimes and intervention is needed getting them back on track, to let them have the time to explore their love properly and with time hopefully it will lead to a HEA.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 26, 2024
✨🔮🌞🌕🍄🌕🌞🔮✨
ARC REVIEW
Hard Hat Hottie - L.M. Fox
5/5⭐️
3.5/5🌶️
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This one was seriously so good! Ugh I didn’t know I needed more blue collar romances till now because I ate this one up! I truly ended up loving the characters fairly quickly. My heart hurt for them because the way they thought their package was too much for each other even though it was a perfect fit. I found myself giggling and blushing at points. But what I was not expecting was for it to make me cry over a character. I’m definitely glad Harry and Harlow got their happy ending because oh god they were tearing me apart! The way Harry cared about her boys (all four of them 🤣) was so great. Overall another great read for this month that i definitely recommend.
📚📚📚
If you like to read:
- Curvy Strong-willed single mother
- Lovable blue collar cinnamon roll
- He falls first
- Small town beach romance
- Found family
- Angsty and Emotional
- HEA
… You should definitely check this out
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Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words.
✨what’s a book that surprised you recently?
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ARC REVIEW
Hard Hat Hottie - L.M. Fox
5/5⭐️
3.5/5🌶️
✨✨✨✨✨✨
This one was seriously so good! Ugh I didn’t know I needed more blue collar romances till now because I ate this one up! I truly ended up loving the characters fairly quickly. My heart hurt for them because the way they thought their package was too much for each other even though it was a perfect fit. I found myself giggling and blushing at points. But what I was not expecting was for it to make me cry over a character. I’m definitely glad Harry and Harlow got their happy ending because oh god they were tearing me apart! The way Harry cared about her boys (all four of them 🤣) was so great. Overall another great read for this month that i definitely recommend.
📚📚📚
If you like to read:
- Curvy Strong-willed single mother
- Lovable blue collar cinnamon roll
- He falls first
- Small town beach romance
- Found family
- Angsty and Emotional
- HEA
… You should definitely check this out
📚📚📚
Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words.
✨what’s a book that surprised you recently?
#books #booklover #smut #booknerd #bookfriend #bookish #booklovers #bookishcommunity #bookloversunite #instabook #bookporn #bookphotography #reviews #igbooks #ilovereading #smutty #bookaddiction #bookhoader #hotnsexy #fortheloveofbooks #bookrecs #yummy #givemeallthebooks #readingthepainaway #booktok #arc
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