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FWB: A Workplace Romance
Tiegan Schulz is ready to start her Big Girl Life at a high-profile law firm in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. After feeling like a failure at every turn, Tiegan is determined to make the most of her new opportunity.
Kenny Hillford is a perpetual bachelor. Nearing forty and working a mindless IT job at Kroger & Associates law firm, Kenny is at a crossroads in his life. After a tumultuous ending to a hookup gone wrong, he is taking a break from women. Until Tiegan comes barreling into his life like a tornado.
When the two meet on Tiegan's first day at the new job, they can't deny their instant connection. Soon, they will enter into a steamy, secret Friends With Benefits arrangement. There's just one major rule: Don't fall in love.
When ghosts of their pasts come back to haunt them, they are forced to make sacrifices. But will one of those sacrifices be each other?
Kenny Hillford is a perpetual bachelor. Nearing forty and working a mindless IT job at Kroger & Associates law firm, Kenny is at a crossroads in his life. After a tumultuous ending to a hookup gone wrong, he is taking a break from women. Until Tiegan comes barreling into his life like a tornado.
When the two meet on Tiegan's first day at the new job, they can't deny their instant connection. Soon, they will enter into a steamy, secret Friends With Benefits arrangement. There's just one major rule: Don't fall in love.
When ghosts of their pasts come back to haunt them, they are forced to make sacrifices. But will one of those sacrifices be each other?
291 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2025
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August 9, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
This was really cute and really funny yet it also had some moments that gave me all the feels and had me holding my breath. I loved how the author created the characters to be utterly normal and didn’t give us the “usual” muscled, tattooed, stinking rich MMC or the runway model FMC. I enjoyed the spice immensely and I very much liked the ending ♥️
This was really cute and really funny yet it also had some moments that gave me all the feels and had me holding my breath. I loved how the author created the characters to be utterly normal and didn’t give us the “usual” muscled, tattooed, stinking rich MMC or the runway model FMC. I enjoyed the spice immensely and I very much liked the ending ♥️
June 12, 2025
I was sent this ARC on the 11th of June and finished it the next day! I don't normally read that fast as I don't consider myself a fast reader!
I honestly loved this book, enjoyed it so much!
Loved the characters and the spice, so good! I would most definitely recommend this to anyone!
Thank you so much Tierney!
I honestly loved this book, enjoyed it so much!
Loved the characters and the spice, so good! I would most definitely recommend this to anyone!
Thank you so much Tierney!
June 8, 2025
I was glad to be an ARC reader for this book. I really enjoyed the story and the spice. My only complaint is that some portions felt a little rushed and sometimes the description of something just felt like it was randomly thrown in. Overall, it was a nice spicy romance that I would definitely recommend.
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August 2, 2025This is friends with benefits romance. It’s a fast read too and progresses nicely.
I’m struggling on how to review this one. I liked about 80% of it. That 80% was really good.
Tiegan starts a new job. She has a good meet cute with Kenny . The timeline progresses well as they see each other outside of work in group settings. This allows them to get to know each other. After one group getogether, Kenny approaches her about FWB. He has been burned before and doesn’t feel he can risk a relationship. He is a recovering drug addict and is afraid he isn’t loveable. She agrees but in the back of her mind knows she will catch feelings.
Fast forward several months of them hooking up and being friends to her birthday. Those months were great. They got to know each other and Kenny is starting to realize he is catching feelings. They have so much in common and get along really well. Then he bails on her because his past hookup reappears to tell him she is pregnant. He spirals. Doesn’t get into drugs but pulls back from everyone but his best friend. Tiegan had a tubal because she doesn’t want kids. He is afraid to tell her and lose her so he just avoids her. Ok what?? At least a month goes by where he basically ignores her. She finally gets him alone and asks what’s going on. He says he can’t tell her. She says she is done. Rightfully so because he isn’t even a friend at this point. She is crushed. He is too but still won’t talk to her. A few weeks later they are at the company Christmas party and he insists she dance with him. As they are dancing he decides to tell her but then he gets the call the baby is born.
Now we are past Christmas and he is a single Dad. The mother of the child tried to late term at home and is going to jail for her actions. I’m on board with that. He leans on the only friend he allowed into his situation. Meanwhile Tiegan’s friend is encouraging her to get back out there because she needs to get over Kenny.
Now we are at NYE. The guy she was talking to invites her over. He says nothing needs to happen but she just decided WTH and sleeps with him. She is lying in bed later while he sleeps crying.
Fast forward a few weeks of them hooking up and she takes new guy to a hockey game that she had bought tickets to for her and Kenny. She sees Kenny there and he sees her with new guy. He knows he messed up. So he delivers red roses to work for her with a card that has a message that only she can decipher that basically says wait for me.
Now we are at Valentine’s Day. New guy invites her to dinner. He hasn’t been wanting to see her outside the hookups lately but she has been letting that go so inviting her out on V day makes her think they are finally going somewhere. He chooses that day to dump her.
A week maybe goes by and she gets fired for messing up a project. She texts Kenny to tell him just so he doesn’t hear it from someone else. He offers to hookup with her at their usual spot. It’s THEN that he finally tells her about his daughter. I feel like Kenny should have been named Luke Danes. IYKYK. Anyway of course she doesn’t want to leave him because he has a daughter. It’s like he didn’t know her at all. They live happily ever after.
I loved the book until Halloween. I can even say ok he needed some time. But to get past Valentine’s Day before he tells her and have her hooking up with someone else? That’s what makes me unsure how I want to rate this one.
I’m struggling on how to review this one. I liked about 80% of it. That 80% was really good.
Tiegan starts a new job. She has a good meet cute with Kenny . The timeline progresses well as they see each other outside of work in group settings. This allows them to get to know each other. After one group getogether, Kenny approaches her about FWB. He has been burned before and doesn’t feel he can risk a relationship. He is a recovering drug addict and is afraid he isn’t loveable. She agrees but in the back of her mind knows she will catch feelings.
Fast forward several months of them hooking up and being friends to her birthday. Those months were great. They got to know each other and Kenny is starting to realize he is catching feelings. They have so much in common and get along really well. Then he bails on her because his past hookup reappears to tell him she is pregnant. He spirals. Doesn’t get into drugs but pulls back from everyone but his best friend. Tiegan had a tubal because she doesn’t want kids. He is afraid to tell her and lose her so he just avoids her. Ok what?? At least a month goes by where he basically ignores her. She finally gets him alone and asks what’s going on. He says he can’t tell her. She says she is done. Rightfully so because he isn’t even a friend at this point. She is crushed. He is too but still won’t talk to her. A few weeks later they are at the company Christmas party and he insists she dance with him. As they are dancing he decides to tell her but then he gets the call the baby is born.
Now we are past Christmas and he is a single Dad. The mother of the child tried to late term at home and is going to jail for her actions. I’m on board with that. He leans on the only friend he allowed into his situation. Meanwhile Tiegan’s friend is encouraging her to get back out there because she needs to get over Kenny.
Now we are at NYE. The guy she was talking to invites her over. He says nothing needs to happen but she just decided WTH and sleeps with him. She is lying in bed later while he sleeps crying.
Fast forward a few weeks of them hooking up and she takes new guy to a hockey game that she had bought tickets to for her and Kenny. She sees Kenny there and he sees her with new guy. He knows he messed up. So he delivers red roses to work for her with a card that has a message that only she can decipher that basically says wait for me.
Now we are at Valentine’s Day. New guy invites her to dinner. He hasn’t been wanting to see her outside the hookups lately but she has been letting that go so inviting her out on V day makes her think they are finally going somewhere. He chooses that day to dump her.
A week maybe goes by and she gets fired for messing up a project. She texts Kenny to tell him just so he doesn’t hear it from someone else. He offers to hookup with her at their usual spot. It’s THEN that he finally tells her about his daughter. I feel like Kenny should have been named Luke Danes. IYKYK. Anyway of course she doesn’t want to leave him because he has a daughter. It’s like he didn’t know her at all. They live happily ever after.
I loved the book until Halloween. I can even say ok he needed some time. But to get past Valentine’s Day before he tells her and have her hooking up with someone else? That’s what makes me unsure how I want to rate this one.
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June 14, 2025
I had the opportunity to read FWB as an ARC, and I must say that workplace romance is one of my favorite themes in literature. One aspect I particularly appreciated about this novel was that neither of the main characters, Kenny and Tiegan, were billionaires. While I enjoy a good billionaire romance, it was refreshing to read about more relatable, "everyday" characters.
Unlike some books that immediately hook you and keep you riveted from start to finish, FWB presents a gradual build-up, drawing the reader in over time. The pacing allowed for a more immersive experience, and despite its shorter length, I found myself absorbed. FWB could easily be completed in a single day.
Kenny and Tiegan’s chemistry felt natural, and the author did a commendable job of revealing enough of their backstories to make their connection believable. However, there were moments when certain descriptions felt somewhat out of place, underdeveloped, and at times rushed.
One of my favorite moments in the book was when Tiegan attempted to move on with someone else. This was a pivotal moment that really highlighted Kenny's growing realization of his own feelings, which added a layer of emotional depth to their dynamic.
That said, I would have liked to see more exploration of their individual backgrounds. Specifically, I felt that Tiegan's insecurities regarding her body could have been explored further, as it seemed to play an important role in her self-image. Similarly, while we understand that Kenny has had difficult relationships in the past, I would have appreciated a deeper dive into his emotional journey, so we could feel more connected to his past and the way it shaped him.
As for the romance itself, the author does not shy away from the spice, delivering plenty of heat throughout the book. There were moments that left me thinking, "Wow, okay, that’s how you talk to someone!" The chemistry between the characters was undeniable, and the passion was palpable.
Overall, FWB was an enjoyable read with good character development, but I would have appreciated a little more depth in the exploration of their pasts. Still, it was a captivating story that kept me engaged once I got a few chapters into the book.
Unlike some books that immediately hook you and keep you riveted from start to finish, FWB presents a gradual build-up, drawing the reader in over time. The pacing allowed for a more immersive experience, and despite its shorter length, I found myself absorbed. FWB could easily be completed in a single day.
Kenny and Tiegan’s chemistry felt natural, and the author did a commendable job of revealing enough of their backstories to make their connection believable. However, there were moments when certain descriptions felt somewhat out of place, underdeveloped, and at times rushed.
One of my favorite moments in the book was when Tiegan attempted to move on with someone else. This was a pivotal moment that really highlighted Kenny's growing realization of his own feelings, which added a layer of emotional depth to their dynamic.
That said, I would have liked to see more exploration of their individual backgrounds. Specifically, I felt that Tiegan's insecurities regarding her body could have been explored further, as it seemed to play an important role in her self-image. Similarly, while we understand that Kenny has had difficult relationships in the past, I would have appreciated a deeper dive into his emotional journey, so we could feel more connected to his past and the way it shaped him.
As for the romance itself, the author does not shy away from the spice, delivering plenty of heat throughout the book. There were moments that left me thinking, "Wow, okay, that’s how you talk to someone!" The chemistry between the characters was undeniable, and the passion was palpable.
Overall, FWB was an enjoyable read with good character development, but I would have appreciated a little more depth in the exploration of their pasts. Still, it was a captivating story that kept me engaged once I got a few chapters into the book.
August 20, 2025
Kenny and Tiegan
Get ready for a wild ride with FWB! This book follows two people that lives in Nashville as they try to navigate their messy pasts and current lives, all while dealing with the inevitable drama that comes with friends with benefits. Tiegan, a sassy cat lady, lands a new job and meets Kenny, the office hottie, and sparks fly. But we all know how this story usually ends - in disaster! Or does it? You'll have to read it to find out. I read this book in one sitting, and I was completely invested in the characters. They're funny, relatable, and likable, and I found myself laughing out loud multiple times. I had the pleasure of meeting Tierney at a book event and couldn't wait to read this book. She knocked it outta the park with this debut novel and highly recommend everyone to read it!
Get ready for a wild ride with FWB! This book follows two people that lives in Nashville as they try to navigate their messy pasts and current lives, all while dealing with the inevitable drama that comes with friends with benefits. Tiegan, a sassy cat lady, lands a new job and meets Kenny, the office hottie, and sparks fly. But we all know how this story usually ends - in disaster! Or does it? You'll have to read it to find out. I read this book in one sitting, and I was completely invested in the characters. They're funny, relatable, and likable, and I found myself laughing out loud multiple times. I had the pleasure of meeting Tierney at a book event and couldn't wait to read this book. She knocked it outta the park with this debut novel and highly recommend everyone to read it!
June 28, 2025
Kenny and Tiegan are everything you want in a workplace romance. Their chemistry is electric, and the banter is pitch-perfect—equal parts witty and emotionally charged. I felt all the emotions reading this book. Tiegan’s guarded strength and Kenny’s charm make for a dynamic that’s both entertaining and heartfelt.
Tierney Heisinger captures the tension and thrill of falling for a coworker so well—think late nights, lingering glances, and all the unspoken feelings. While some plot moments felt familiar, the character development and emotional payoff kept me hooked.
If you love the coworkers-to-lovers trope with depth, humor, and just the right amount of tension, FWB delivers. I received an ARC copy of this book and absolutely devoured it!
Tierney Heisinger captures the tension and thrill of falling for a coworker so well—think late nights, lingering glances, and all the unspoken feelings. While some plot moments felt familiar, the character development and emotional payoff kept me hooked.
If you love the coworkers-to-lovers trope with depth, humor, and just the right amount of tension, FWB delivers. I received an ARC copy of this book and absolutely devoured it!
June 25, 2025
I recieved this book as an ARC and read it over a week
The story line was a bit slow for me although did get better as it went on, the characters were relatable and the story a light and easy read.
I would have personally liked a little more spice, also think their were times where we needed more or things that could have been elaborted on e.g. tiegans body insecuries however it was still a great book
Workplace Romance
•Plus sized main characters
•Instant Attraction
•Secret Hookups
This book is written in dual POV
The story line was a bit slow for me although did get better as it went on, the characters were relatable and the story a light and easy read.
I would have personally liked a little more spice, also think their were times where we needed more or things that could have been elaborted on e.g. tiegans body insecuries however it was still a great book
Workplace Romance
•Plus sized main characters
•Instant Attraction
•Secret Hookups
This book is written in dual POV
July 1, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5/5
🌶🌶🌶
This is such a fun, quirky, spicy workplace romance with loveable characters! Tiegan and Kenny are just two regular people with regular people problems and baggage that make the story super relatable!
I loved all of the characters, found family, nods to music, and representation of a thirty-something couple and plus-size FMC.
Thank you for the ARC, Tierney! I would definitely recommend this book to people who live their life to the fullest with a spicy audiobook as their drumbeat!
🌶🌶🌶
This is such a fun, quirky, spicy workplace romance with loveable characters! Tiegan and Kenny are just two regular people with regular people problems and baggage that make the story super relatable!
I loved all of the characters, found family, nods to music, and representation of a thirty-something couple and plus-size FMC.
Thank you for the ARC, Tierney! I would definitely recommend this book to people who live their life to the fullest with a spicy audiobook as their drumbeat!
June 13, 2025
I was one of the Arc readers for this book. This book started out a bit slow but quickly sped up. the main characters were so relatable. alot of possible triggers, so definitely review those. I saw myself in Tiegan ( in my teenage years). Glad her and Kenny got their happily ever after. ( fingers crossed for a sequel). BTW I finished this book over a few days, only because I didn't want it to end.
September 12, 2025
great read
This story show that the complex relationship between to people who were attracted to one another. Both have problems of their are dealing with. Teigan just started to work with Kenny company, the are very attractive to one another.As they navigate work place along with their FWB relationship with along with the personal issues to their HEA makes this story interesting and relatable. The level of spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
This story show that the complex relationship between to people who were attracted to one another. Both have problems of their are dealing with. Teigan just started to work with Kenny company, the are very attractive to one another.As they navigate work place along with their FWB relationship with along with the personal issues to their HEA makes this story interesting and relatable. The level of spice is 🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
June 8, 2025
Was sent this ARC. Devoured it in 3 hours! Think that says it all almost.
I think Tierney certainly nailed the "suck in" factor.
Loved the MMC and MFC..both were described in depth that made you want to find out more.....
Honestly enjoyed the ride that this book took me on.
Thank you for sending to me Tierney...
Look forward to your next book...😍
I think Tierney certainly nailed the "suck in" factor.
Loved the MMC and MFC..both were described in depth that made you want to find out more.....
Honestly enjoyed the ride that this book took me on.
Thank you for sending to me Tierney...
Look forward to your next book...😍
July 14, 2025
Let’s start with the thing I liked: the FMC and MMC are plus sized (this is why I read the book)
Now, for the things I did not like: almost everything else. As a millennial who lived through and loved the 2012 Tumbler era, this was filled to the brim with Millennial cringe 😫 I felt like I was in a bad Torrid ad, where the fashion and the phrases were 10-15 years behind. I should have DNF’d
Now, for the things I did not like: almost everything else. As a millennial who lived through and loved the 2012 Tumbler era, this was filled to the brim with Millennial cringe 😫 I felt like I was in a bad Torrid ad, where the fashion and the phrases were 10-15 years behind. I should have DNF’d
July 16, 2025
Just finished this book and I absolutely enjoyed it. I love how there relationship progressed. The change in the story from his point of you that altered everything. It’s definitely an out in the open sexual experience word choice wise. I would read again. It does touch on past trauma and drug addictions.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 29, 2025
This book was such a fun read ! The romance, the smexy bits, the story, all of it was so much fun! This was truly a realistic romance and that was so refreshing to see ! I loved the characters and their story and how down to earth everything was!
June 30, 2025
I loved this Friends with benefits workplace romance. The fact that this is based on true events made it even better. I enjoyed Tiegan and Kenny's banter. There were so many real moments that made the characters so relatable. I would definitely recommend this book.
June 20, 2025
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I had the opportunity to read this as an ARC, and I found it to be a light, enjoyable read with a happy ending. While I appreciated the overall storyline, I felt it could have benefited from a bit more emotional depth, as certain parts felt a little rushed ending in steamy scenes( which of course are always good). All in all a good read.
Good job Tierney!
I had the opportunity to read this as an ARC, and I found it to be a light, enjoyable read with a happy ending. While I appreciated the overall storyline, I felt it could have benefited from a bit more emotional depth, as certain parts felt a little rushed ending in steamy scenes( which of course are always good). All in all a good read.
Good job Tierney!
July 1, 2025
I was on the hunt for a plus size MFC that was legit plus sized. This gave me that and more! I absolutely enjoyed this book.
December 14, 2025
Great story. Surprising twist. Spicy and sweet.
June 11, 2025
FWB: A Workplace Romance brings the laughs (it’s quippy in the good way!) along with some dramatic twists that will leave you biting your nails for a few chapters and of course with any good romance… the sex!
Written by Tennessee native Tierney Heisinger, FWB follows two Nashvillians as they navigate their past trauma mixed with the ups and downs of their current lives (with some twists thrown in of course). Thirty something Tiegan gets a new job and after a meet cute with Kenny, the office hottie, sparks fly. We all know friends with benefits never truly works out the way it’s intended and it’s no different for Tiegan and Kenny! Do they fall in love or go their separate ways? You’ll have to see for yourself! No spoilers here!
I will say… I read this in one sitting! The characters were both likable and relatable and I was rooting for them through the whole story! The characters were well developed (especially for a debut novel!). I laughed out loud several times… usually at a sex related joke made by one of the characters!
The book also accurately captures the vibe of Nashville. You can tell when you’re reading a book if the author has just visited a city once or they get their info about the city secondhand. Definitely not the case here. I would say the Nashville vibe in general but specially the music scene is the secondary romance in the book! It made me nostalgic for my favorite food and music venues!
Also, loved the mention of some Nashville artists like my fave, Jessie Baylin, as well as every readers favorite place in Nashville, McKay’s!
Downsides… I would have liked some more development of the bff relationships! I need Sam to have his own spin off story! After you read the book and you feel the same way (cause you will) send me a message and I’ll add your name to the “Give Sam a Spin Off” petition!
Overall, great romance read! Grab a copy for your summer TBR!
Written by Tennessee native Tierney Heisinger, FWB follows two Nashvillians as they navigate their past trauma mixed with the ups and downs of their current lives (with some twists thrown in of course). Thirty something Tiegan gets a new job and after a meet cute with Kenny, the office hottie, sparks fly. We all know friends with benefits never truly works out the way it’s intended and it’s no different for Tiegan and Kenny! Do they fall in love or go their separate ways? You’ll have to see for yourself! No spoilers here!
I will say… I read this in one sitting! The characters were both likable and relatable and I was rooting for them through the whole story! The characters were well developed (especially for a debut novel!). I laughed out loud several times… usually at a sex related joke made by one of the characters!
The book also accurately captures the vibe of Nashville. You can tell when you’re reading a book if the author has just visited a city once or they get their info about the city secondhand. Definitely not the case here. I would say the Nashville vibe in general but specially the music scene is the secondary romance in the book! It made me nostalgic for my favorite food and music venues!
Also, loved the mention of some Nashville artists like my fave, Jessie Baylin, as well as every readers favorite place in Nashville, McKay’s!
Downsides… I would have liked some more development of the bff relationships! I need Sam to have his own spin off story! After you read the book and you feel the same way (cause you will) send me a message and I’ll add your name to the “Give Sam a Spin Off” petition!
Overall, great romance read! Grab a copy for your summer TBR!
June 15, 2025
Tierney Heisinger’s debut novel and it was a BANGER (quite literally).
I had the joy of beta reading this book, and I devoured it within two days despite an extremely busy schedule because I didn’t want to put it down!
This story follows Tiegan as she navigates big life changes with her new job and her newest love interest (the man upstairs 👀).
Several things I loved about this story :
This story is written in Dual POV and it was done SO WELL.
The characters in the story were so lovable and relatable.
Our FMC tried to move on, but the MMC was not about to let that happen!
We got a lot of conversations and parts that were just focused on the main characters, really helping the reader to feel the connection and spark!
There was plenty of character development to leave me completely satisfied, and I absolutely loved the ending (make sure you don’t skip over the epilogue!)
Along with this being Dual POV, it also contained a lot of my favorite tropes :
•Workplace Romance
•Plus sized main characters
•Instant Attraction
•Secret Hookups
•Spice Spice Baby 🥵
Overall, I thought this was wonderfully written and a great story. I can’t wait to read more by Tierney in the future.
I had the joy of beta reading this book, and I devoured it within two days despite an extremely busy schedule because I didn’t want to put it down!
This story follows Tiegan as she navigates big life changes with her new job and her newest love interest (the man upstairs 👀).
Several things I loved about this story :
This story is written in Dual POV and it was done SO WELL.
The characters in the story were so lovable and relatable.
Our FMC tried to move on, but the MMC was not about to let that happen!
We got a lot of conversations and parts that were just focused on the main characters, really helping the reader to feel the connection and spark!
There was plenty of character development to leave me completely satisfied, and I absolutely loved the ending (make sure you don’t skip over the epilogue!)
Along with this being Dual POV, it also contained a lot of my favorite tropes :
•Workplace Romance
•Plus sized main characters
•Instant Attraction
•Secret Hookups
•Spice Spice Baby 🥵
Overall, I thought this was wonderfully written and a great story. I can’t wait to read more by Tierney in the future.
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