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Mr. Fix-It
Khela Halliday, an award-winning romance writer who doesn't believe in love, meets her match in a gorgeous handyman who is determined to find the perfect tool to shatter her defenses and win her heart. Original.
337 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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February 18, 2019
Black A Thon: Read a black romance
I'm not a huge Romance reader, every once in a while I'll read one but usually as a palate cleanser. I can't say Mr. Fix It was a good book writing wise but I enjoyed it and it helped me get out of my bad mood. You guys should knew I'm not a technical reviewer, I review based on my enjoyment.
Mr. Fix It is fluff in the best way. I completely turned off my brain while reading this, which is exactly what I needed. Mr. Fix It is a romance novel about a romance writer who doesn't believe in love. On the eve of accepting of major writing award she asks her hunky handyman to be her date. I think we all know what happens next...
HOT SEX!
And love of course.
Mr. Fix It is like all romance novels very predictable and that's why it was enjoyable. I also enjoyed this book because I don't read a lot of interracial romance because they tend to be all about race but in this book its kinda mentioned but not really.
If you like romance give Mr. Fix It a try. If you're in a bad mood give Mr Fix It a try. Its a solid read
I'm not a huge Romance reader, every once in a while I'll read one but usually as a palate cleanser. I can't say Mr. Fix It was a good book writing wise but I enjoyed it and it helped me get out of my bad mood. You guys should knew I'm not a technical reviewer, I review based on my enjoyment.
Mr. Fix It is fluff in the best way. I completely turned off my brain while reading this, which is exactly what I needed. Mr. Fix It is a romance novel about a romance writer who doesn't believe in love. On the eve of accepting of major writing award she asks her hunky handyman to be her date. I think we all know what happens next...
HOT SEX!
And love of course.
Mr. Fix It is like all romance novels very predictable and that's why it was enjoyable. I also enjoyed this book because I don't read a lot of interracial romance because they tend to be all about race but in this book its kinda mentioned but not really.
If you like romance give Mr. Fix It a try. If you're in a bad mood give Mr Fix It a try. Its a solid read
January 8, 2009
If reading a book is like eating a meal, then reading Mr. Fix It is like eating a gourmet meal. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Hubbard, and I can tell you honestly, I was blown away at the skill of her writing. I have read few other books that gave me the impression that the author was a wordsmith. One example is Judith Ivory, who is not prolific, but beautifully writes historical romances. Language can be sparing and economical, or it can be flowery and showy. Mr. Fix It manages to be a happy composite of both. There is no overblown, florid prose in this book. But sentences tease the mind like the sweet smell of pink roses, or the explosion of flavor on the tongue when tasting a really good cheesecake.
I am a visual person, and each scene played vividly in my mind. Although Mr. Fix It is not written to intently describe every feature of the character's looks, you are given the details to form your own image of the characters in your mind. You know that Khela is pretty and has dimples that come out when she smiles. She is brown-skinned with peach undertones, and her body is toned from boxing practice. And we know that Carter is so beautiful that he could float by through life merely on his looks. Food is described with sensuous detail that tells me that Ms. Hubbard is definitely a foodie. And she writes of the best things in life with a knowledge that makes me think that either she has exquisite taste or is an expert researcher. I certainly learned a lot about many subjects as varied as the romance writing industry, architecture, gourmet food, and high fashion. Even though I felt very unsophisticated compared to Khela, it was refreshing and wonderfully destructive against stereotypes to have a Black female character in a book with such culture. And thankfully, Khela still manages to be a genuine, nice, and good person that you would love and admire, at the same time. Khela is a romance author, who would spend hours signing books or talking to fans. She also works very hard to write high quality romance books that are excellently researched, dispelling the stereotypes that romance novels are just trash. She understands how much they mean to people (and as someone who can firmly state that reading romance has gotten me through some awful times, this hits home personally with me). I can safely assure you that will definitely like Khela, if not love her as the heroine of this book. Carter is also likeable, but I would say that he turns out to be the more troubled counterpart in this romance. This is a twist because you go into the book expecting Khela to be more weighted down with issues and afraid to love.
I must tell you honestly as a writer, I felt mixed emotions as I read this book. I felt awe at Ms. Hubbard's writing skill and beauty. Also I felt despair at the thought that I could never write a book this delicious and written with such consummate skill. As an aspiring writer, I know that I am also encouraged to develop my craft and to be the best writer that I can to make minutes pass like seconds and hours like minutes like this book did when I read it.
As far as the interracial romance, by nature that is what this book entails. However, race is so not the issue in this book. I found it decidedly refreshing. Khela is a character whose insecurities in romance stem from being used in the past, not for fear of loving a White man. For Carter, being with Khela is the culmination of years of desire. It was love at first sight for him, even if he couldn't use the words in his mind. She is the woman he wants, for all that she is. If she happens to be Black, that is just part of who she is. His angst stems from the fear that he is not enough for her, or good enough for her. There is the conflict of loving someone who is famous, and all the drama that goes along with this. Also the fear of being wanted and used because of your success and material wealth. The first fear is Carter's, and the second is Khela's. They both have to overcome these fears to find happiness together. And race, simply does not matter. If you are the interracial romance fan who is mortally sick of the "I can't date a White man" song and dance that is far too common in this genre, I encourage you to read this book. It is like a breeze of fresh air tinged with newly blossomed flowers. I guarantee that this book will cleanse a jaded palate.
I thank you, Ms. Hubbard, for writing such a splendid book.
I am a visual person, and each scene played vividly in my mind. Although Mr. Fix It is not written to intently describe every feature of the character's looks, you are given the details to form your own image of the characters in your mind. You know that Khela is pretty and has dimples that come out when she smiles. She is brown-skinned with peach undertones, and her body is toned from boxing practice. And we know that Carter is so beautiful that he could float by through life merely on his looks. Food is described with sensuous detail that tells me that Ms. Hubbard is definitely a foodie. And she writes of the best things in life with a knowledge that makes me think that either she has exquisite taste or is an expert researcher. I certainly learned a lot about many subjects as varied as the romance writing industry, architecture, gourmet food, and high fashion. Even though I felt very unsophisticated compared to Khela, it was refreshing and wonderfully destructive against stereotypes to have a Black female character in a book with such culture. And thankfully, Khela still manages to be a genuine, nice, and good person that you would love and admire, at the same time. Khela is a romance author, who would spend hours signing books or talking to fans. She also works very hard to write high quality romance books that are excellently researched, dispelling the stereotypes that romance novels are just trash. She understands how much they mean to people (and as someone who can firmly state that reading romance has gotten me through some awful times, this hits home personally with me). I can safely assure you that will definitely like Khela, if not love her as the heroine of this book. Carter is also likeable, but I would say that he turns out to be the more troubled counterpart in this romance. This is a twist because you go into the book expecting Khela to be more weighted down with issues and afraid to love.
I must tell you honestly as a writer, I felt mixed emotions as I read this book. I felt awe at Ms. Hubbard's writing skill and beauty. Also I felt despair at the thought that I could never write a book this delicious and written with such consummate skill. As an aspiring writer, I know that I am also encouraged to develop my craft and to be the best writer that I can to make minutes pass like seconds and hours like minutes like this book did when I read it.
As far as the interracial romance, by nature that is what this book entails. However, race is so not the issue in this book. I found it decidedly refreshing. Khela is a character whose insecurities in romance stem from being used in the past, not for fear of loving a White man. For Carter, being with Khela is the culmination of years of desire. It was love at first sight for him, even if he couldn't use the words in his mind. She is the woman he wants, for all that she is. If she happens to be Black, that is just part of who she is. His angst stems from the fear that he is not enough for her, or good enough for her. There is the conflict of loving someone who is famous, and all the drama that goes along with this. Also the fear of being wanted and used because of your success and material wealth. The first fear is Carter's, and the second is Khela's. They both have to overcome these fears to find happiness together. And race, simply does not matter. If you are the interracial romance fan who is mortally sick of the "I can't date a White man" song and dance that is far too common in this genre, I encourage you to read this book. It is like a breeze of fresh air tinged with newly blossomed flowers. I guarantee that this book will cleanse a jaded palate.
I thank you, Ms. Hubbard, for writing such a splendid book.
July 23, 2010
My Thoughts:
Quick recap since the blurb told the reader almost nothing. Khela Halliday is a 31-year-old writer of romance novels. She's been in the business for 10 year but has yet to find her own HEA after a failed marriage to a gold-digging husband. Carter Radcliffe is 32-year-old man who owns a few residential buildings & does handyman work for his tenants. When Khela needs a date for a Writer's Convention, Carter is the man she calls.
Khela & Carter suffer from a serious case of "having too much & not knowing what to do with it." Carter hates that women only see him for his looks & not his personality. He's been more than ok with using his great looks to get women but after a broken engagement, he's had enough. I can not explain how many times he & others mentioned how sexy he is. But is he grateful for his good looks & try to get women to see him as a great guy & handsome man? No, he constantly moans about how he hasn't paid for a meal in years because of his sex appeal. I can understand his plight to a certain point but I got sick of him moaning about something others would kill for.
Khela has made ALOT of money in her business & she has the respect & love of thousands of readers. Is SHE grateful for it? No, she feels sorry for herself that she can't experience the same happiness she writes in her novels. Everything is about her. About how she feels, what she does & doesn't want & be damned how anyone else feels. Her bestfriend Daphne even told her "For as long as I've known you, you've turned everything about me into something about you". Damn skippy! Not only is she self-centered but she's one of those heroines who get really defensive & lash out at others when they try to critize or help her. I can't count how many times she lashed out at Carter over assumptions she's made & or because she had a bad day then apologized later. She treated our hero like crap & I honestly don't think he deserved it,despite his own "woe is me" story. She also had very unfair misconceptions about him. She called him "arm candy". She thought he was ignorant because of his job & southern background. And her "I hate my life because I can't find a man to love" mantra? It's her own fault. When you push every guy you meet away, what the hell do you expect? After I found out about Khela's rocky childhood I thought I'd be able to relate or at least feel more sympathetic towards her, but I couldn't. She had treated so many people like crap because of her personal issues that I couldn't see past it. She was a very unlikeable character for me.
Overall, I thought this novel was pretty good. I enjoyed Hubbard's style of writing & the romance between Khela & Carter was very sweet when they weren't acting like martyrs. I also enjoyed the secondary romance between Daphne & Lew. I wish the author had've expanded more on Daphne's character. While I couldn't get into this novel as much as I wanted to due to the very flawed hero & heroine, I will definitely give Hubbard another try.
ETA: I forgot to mention that I enjoyed how this romance was focused more on Khela & Carter's relationship & less on their ethnicities. So often in IR's, the h/h have issues with dating outside their race or what friends/family would think about them dating outside of them. It was refreshing to read an Interracial Romance where race was put on the backburner.
Quick recap since the blurb told the reader almost nothing. Khela Halliday is a 31-year-old writer of romance novels. She's been in the business for 10 year but has yet to find her own HEA after a failed marriage to a gold-digging husband. Carter Radcliffe is 32-year-old man who owns a few residential buildings & does handyman work for his tenants. When Khela needs a date for a Writer's Convention, Carter is the man she calls.
Khela & Carter suffer from a serious case of "having too much & not knowing what to do with it." Carter hates that women only see him for his looks & not his personality. He's been more than ok with using his great looks to get women but after a broken engagement, he's had enough. I can not explain how many times he & others mentioned how sexy he is. But is he grateful for his good looks & try to get women to see him as a great guy & handsome man? No, he constantly moans about how he hasn't paid for a meal in years because of his sex appeal. I can understand his plight to a certain point but I got sick of him moaning about something others would kill for.
Khela has made ALOT of money in her business & she has the respect & love of thousands of readers. Is SHE grateful for it? No, she feels sorry for herself that she can't experience the same happiness she writes in her novels. Everything is about her. About how she feels, what she does & doesn't want & be damned how anyone else feels. Her bestfriend Daphne even told her "For as long as I've known you, you've turned everything about me into something about you". Damn skippy! Not only is she self-centered but she's one of those heroines who get really defensive & lash out at others when they try to critize or help her. I can't count how many times she lashed out at Carter over assumptions she's made & or because she had a bad day then apologized later. She treated our hero like crap & I honestly don't think he deserved it,despite his own "woe is me" story. She also had very unfair misconceptions about him. She called him "arm candy". She thought he was ignorant because of his job & southern background. And her "I hate my life because I can't find a man to love" mantra? It's her own fault. When you push every guy you meet away, what the hell do you expect? After I found out about Khela's rocky childhood I thought I'd be able to relate or at least feel more sympathetic towards her, but I couldn't. She had treated so many people like crap because of her personal issues that I couldn't see past it. She was a very unlikeable character for me.
Overall, I thought this novel was pretty good. I enjoyed Hubbard's style of writing & the romance between Khela & Carter was very sweet when they weren't acting like martyrs. I also enjoyed the secondary romance between Daphne & Lew. I wish the author had've expanded more on Daphne's character. While I couldn't get into this novel as much as I wanted to due to the very flawed hero & heroine, I will definitely give Hubbard another try.
ETA: I forgot to mention that I enjoyed how this romance was focused more on Khela & Carter's relationship & less on their ethnicities. So often in IR's, the h/h have issues with dating outside their race or what friends/family would think about them dating outside of them. It was refreshing to read an Interracial Romance where race was put on the backburner.
October 2, 2008
It's rare that a romance novel actually tries to touch on relationship post traumatic stress disorder. Seriously, once you're in your thirties, you tend to arrive at that age with a lot of trauma from past relationships, whether you're aware of it or not. This book is about two people who love each other enough to try and work through their individual PSTDs - and are literally in danger of failing. For real.
Khela Halliday is a fraud: she's a successful romance writer who doesn't believe the product that she's peddling to her target audience. That opinion has served her fine for the past decade, but now that she's been nominated for a prestigious award, Khela needs to accept it - with a man at her side.
With this in mind, Khela asks Carter Radcliffe- her building super- to be her date to the ball. It works for her, because he's handsome enough to keep the façade alive. Carter has his own issues re: relationships, since he's always been courted based on his looks, and not personality, and for him it's gotten real old, real quick.
The story is around our erstwhile characters taking on the issues, and managing in their own way. Most of the time, it's messy, and due to their own individual hangups. This book actually shows that love can be hard, which is an odd thing to find in a penny dreadful, and somewhat refreshing.
What works for this book is the narrative in that the writer's voice is strong, and Khela and Carter actually have chemistry. It helps that you can actually see what each character likes in the other: Carter thinks that Khela is fun and quirky, yet prickly. Khela likes Carter's comfort with himself, and his ease, although he's prickly too.
Another thing that I liked about the book were the strong background characters. They weren't just there like the blandly attractive backdrop of Ikea furniture, but actually interacting and challenging the protagonists; being sympathetic yet calling them on their BS at the same time.
The only thing that I found with the story was that it 'sagged' midway, when the characters were apart and groping towards each other. I guess that might have been the narrative licence, in that if the book had been tighter, their rapprochement would have seemed too rushed.
Overall, it is a good read, and I was rooting for them both. Bless.
Khela Halliday is a fraud: she's a successful romance writer who doesn't believe the product that she's peddling to her target audience. That opinion has served her fine for the past decade, but now that she's been nominated for a prestigious award, Khela needs to accept it - with a man at her side.
With this in mind, Khela asks Carter Radcliffe- her building super- to be her date to the ball. It works for her, because he's handsome enough to keep the façade alive. Carter has his own issues re: relationships, since he's always been courted based on his looks, and not personality, and for him it's gotten real old, real quick.
The story is around our erstwhile characters taking on the issues, and managing in their own way. Most of the time, it's messy, and due to their own individual hangups. This book actually shows that love can be hard, which is an odd thing to find in a penny dreadful, and somewhat refreshing.
What works for this book is the narrative in that the writer's voice is strong, and Khela and Carter actually have chemistry. It helps that you can actually see what each character likes in the other: Carter thinks that Khela is fun and quirky, yet prickly. Khela likes Carter's comfort with himself, and his ease, although he's prickly too.
Another thing that I liked about the book were the strong background characters. They weren't just there like the blandly attractive backdrop of Ikea furniture, but actually interacting and challenging the protagonists; being sympathetic yet calling them on their BS at the same time.
The only thing that I found with the story was that it 'sagged' midway, when the characters were apart and groping towards each other. I guess that might have been the narrative licence, in that if the book had been tighter, their rapprochement would have seemed too rushed.
Overall, it is a good read, and I was rooting for them both. Bless.
December 16, 2010
Ehh...Crystal Hubbard's writing is generally a step above the usual romance writer, but it still fails at random points in the book. Her premise, while initially interesting, starts to stretch believability when the main character constantly keeps crying over how she feels she is a romance writer fraud, despite winning prestigious awards and making beaucoup bucks with every one of her books hitting the bestseller charts. Since the main character is a writer, I automatically end up seeing her lifestyle (ritzy and lavish) as wish fulfillment (given what I've read about the writer lifestyle of 99% of all authors), and every issue the character argues about as a personal soapbox for the author. I don't particularly like being preached to.
Additionally, the male lead is too good to be true. He is described as so amazingly handsome that shameless hussies throw themselves in his path at every turn, and he never has to pay for his meals because some chick is always there to treat him as soon as he walks into a restaurant. I'm pretty sure the author is envisioning the actor Lucas Black as the guy, since she dedicates the book to him and the character has the same accent and hometowns as the actor. But I recently saw the movie Legion, and while Lucas Black is kind of cute in a Christian Kane sort of way.....I would not throw myself at his feet. I wouldn't even bother trying to talk to him if I ending up in the same room as him. That might change if the author actually crafted a character who had a PERSONALITY worth drooling after (since obviously my tastes in appearance differ completely from the author's), but no. He's just another romance hero mannequin who says all the right things at exactly the right time (but he means nothing to you and I don't knoooow why...*ahem* >_>).
Meh. Might finish, might not.
Additionally, the male lead is too good to be true. He is described as so amazingly handsome that shameless hussies throw themselves in his path at every turn, and he never has to pay for his meals because some chick is always there to treat him as soon as he walks into a restaurant. I'm pretty sure the author is envisioning the actor Lucas Black as the guy, since she dedicates the book to him and the character has the same accent and hometowns as the actor. But I recently saw the movie Legion, and while Lucas Black is kind of cute in a Christian Kane sort of way.....I would not throw myself at his feet. I wouldn't even bother trying to talk to him if I ending up in the same room as him. That might change if the author actually crafted a character who had a PERSONALITY worth drooling after (since obviously my tastes in appearance differ completely from the author's), but no. He's just another romance hero mannequin who says all the right things at exactly the right time (but he means nothing to you and I don't knoooow why...*ahem* >_>).
Meh. Might finish, might not.
August 13, 2010
eh. i had high hopes, i'm not going to lie. i mean what does a romance author know better than her own profession? the main female lead was a romance author and the main male was a retired stocks guy (maybe, all i remember was that he got really rich and got to retire early and buy up rediculous amounts of boston real estate). he owns her building, he's hot, she's shy. HE NEVER TELLS HER THAT HE"S NOT JUST THE MAINTAINENCE GUY. REALLY??? when he does tell her, she hardly cares. WHAT THE HELL? if someone had lied to me like that i would be pissed, really pissed, but she's just like la-di-da whatevs. talk about unrealistic. and the guy's just whiney. he super hot and so he starts to feel like she only wants him for his body and so he breaks up with her. really. REALLY? no matter how good the guy, that's just ridiculous. she's giving him great sex and he doesn't dicuss it with her and continue getting the great sex? ha! one of the saving graces was that they were of different races (her black, him white) and it had like half a paragraph of discussion and it wasn't overblown. too many inter-racial romances are so focused on the differences in skin colores that any other plot points get lost.
April 10, 2009
I loved the book. Makes me want to go out and get me a southern man. :)
April 11, 2009
Really good book. Quick read..
September 9, 2008
WELCOME to the World of Romance
Mrs. Hubbard takes us on a CAPTIVATING tour of the life of a talented romance author in her third interracial romance, "Mr. Fix-It". She crafts a tale that entertains and educates us about aspects of HER very unpredictable world. I was totally CAUGHT UP in the workings of the romance convention, the camaraderie and verbal sparring between the authors, the passionate and know-it-all fans that often want to re-write the authors story (LOL). Khela Halliday is a popular romance writer, however her own love life is NON-EXISTENT. Khela believes she has an image to uphold by presenting a love life to her peers and fans that's just like the one she portrays in her novels. Unfortunately she doesn't believe in what she writes, ANYMORE. Due to past hurts, Khela is afraid to LET GO and capture the romance and the love that she so passionately writes about in her books. However, Khela will do WHATEVER she has to, in order to keep up the illusion of her life. So, she convinces Carter, her all too SEXY "handyman" to be her date at a romance convention. Carter is definitely the perfect companion for her. Khela and her peers think that Carter could have walked right off the pages of their novels. And there in lies the root of Carter's problems, his deepest desire is to find a woman that sees him as more than just the ULTIMATE "pretty boy", and he desperately WANTS that woman to be Khela. As they struggle through their issues, the budding relationship of Khela and Carter is an INTENSE, heartwarming, sensual and HUMOROUS ride. Will Khela and Carter ALLOW themselves to hold on to the love they discover with each other or will they destroy their HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER with their fears, insecurities and childish antics?!! The cast of characters, main and secondary, are quite ANIMATED and memorable, and the the detailed descriptions of Boston only aid in making this a fascinating journey. As much as I enjoyed this tale, I must say, I think Mrs. Hubbard attempts to wrap the story up a little too quickly, it felt like Khela and Carter still had some unresolved issues that should have been addressed in order to make the conclusion more SATISFYING. But, having said that, I still found this romance to be a worthwhile read and I definitely enjoy the detailed glimpse into the world of a romance writer. Good Job, Crystal, keep the wonderful stories coming!
Mrs. Hubbard takes us on a CAPTIVATING tour of the life of a talented romance author in her third interracial romance, "Mr. Fix-It". She crafts a tale that entertains and educates us about aspects of HER very unpredictable world. I was totally CAUGHT UP in the workings of the romance convention, the camaraderie and verbal sparring between the authors, the passionate and know-it-all fans that often want to re-write the authors story (LOL). Khela Halliday is a popular romance writer, however her own love life is NON-EXISTENT. Khela believes she has an image to uphold by presenting a love life to her peers and fans that's just like the one she portrays in her novels. Unfortunately she doesn't believe in what she writes, ANYMORE. Due to past hurts, Khela is afraid to LET GO and capture the romance and the love that she so passionately writes about in her books. However, Khela will do WHATEVER she has to, in order to keep up the illusion of her life. So, she convinces Carter, her all too SEXY "handyman" to be her date at a romance convention. Carter is definitely the perfect companion for her. Khela and her peers think that Carter could have walked right off the pages of their novels. And there in lies the root of Carter's problems, his deepest desire is to find a woman that sees him as more than just the ULTIMATE "pretty boy", and he desperately WANTS that woman to be Khela. As they struggle through their issues, the budding relationship of Khela and Carter is an INTENSE, heartwarming, sensual and HUMOROUS ride. Will Khela and Carter ALLOW themselves to hold on to the love they discover with each other or will they destroy their HAPPILY-EVER-AFTER with their fears, insecurities and childish antics?!! The cast of characters, main and secondary, are quite ANIMATED and memorable, and the the detailed descriptions of Boston only aid in making this a fascinating journey. As much as I enjoyed this tale, I must say, I think Mrs. Hubbard attempts to wrap the story up a little too quickly, it felt like Khela and Carter still had some unresolved issues that should have been addressed in order to make the conclusion more SATISFYING. But, having said that, I still found this romance to be a worthwhile read and I definitely enjoy the detailed glimpse into the world of a romance writer. Good Job, Crystal, keep the wonderful stories coming!
September 29, 2008
I'm sorry to give this book three stars. I really liked the characters in it. I LOVED both of the main characters and I thought Hubbard did a good job of making them more than just 2 dimensional cardboard cutouts. I liked the best friend of each, as well, but they were far from fully developed. It was the plot that was lacking. And, by lacking, I mean it was seriously underdeveloped. It took too many leaps. There is no way that I believe the ending from everything we've read in the beginning. And, even though you (the audience) knew that Carter was more than "just the fix it guy", I still didn't buy it. I will give Hubbard credit for making him unconventionally rich instead of old money. That was a new spin on and old idea. Good for her. Other than that, though, there wasn't much to the plot.
But, even with all of those holes, the characters almost make up for it. If she would have tweaked just one or two things (shoring up the secondary characters, making a more plausible ending, showing a little more background, maybe through flashbacks or what have you) then this would have been a 4 star review. The characters were that good. And Hubbard's use of humor in places were pretty good too. Lastly, I have to say that it was nice to have a book about an interracial romance that wasn't all "I'm black, you're not black, it'll never work. What about the children. Blah blah blah." It never went down that road, and for that I'm more grateful than you know. Hubbard has the makings of a good author.
But, even with all of those holes, the characters almost make up for it. If she would have tweaked just one or two things (shoring up the secondary characters, making a more plausible ending, showing a little more background, maybe through flashbacks or what have you) then this would have been a 4 star review. The characters were that good. And Hubbard's use of humor in places were pretty good too. Lastly, I have to say that it was nice to have a book about an interracial romance that wasn't all "I'm black, you're not black, it'll never work. What about the children. Blah blah blah." It never went down that road, and for that I'm more grateful than you know. Hubbard has the makings of a good author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 17, 2008
I got into Crystal Hubbard after reading one of her kids books to my son and I have to say that I wasn't a romance fan. I'm still not but I get a kick out of Ms. Hubbard's books. Her stories hold my attention because the characters are relatable. Carter Radcliffe isn't a perfect guy and he knows it and being with Khela makes him feel like he's capable of being a better man. By better I mean living up to his full potential and not just coasting through each day.
Khela is a complex character. She had a hard childhood with her mother dying of a drug OD and her father going to jail for a murder he was involved in. Writing is the thing that saved Khela's life and the thing that gives her the money to buy whatever she wants. It's the money that attracted her ex husband to her. Money isn't the most important thing in Khela's life because it can't buy the thing she wants most which is to believe in the kind of love she writes about.
Carter reminds me of myself a little because it's always easier to strike out at people around you than confront your own insecurities and fears and Carter does that. Khela is the opposite because she withdraws further inward when she's dealing with tough emotions.
Khela doesn't drive a car, she walks to her neighborhood market and she has one close friend, Daphne who pursues a whirlwind romance of her own with a Welsh auctioneer. Daphne's story is like a lot of the silly romance novels I've glanced through but Mr. Fix-It is a story you can sink your teeth into. The adult toy scene is a laugh and i didn't expect what Carter did at the end.
Khela is a complex character. She had a hard childhood with her mother dying of a drug OD and her father going to jail for a murder he was involved in. Writing is the thing that saved Khela's life and the thing that gives her the money to buy whatever she wants. It's the money that attracted her ex husband to her. Money isn't the most important thing in Khela's life because it can't buy the thing she wants most which is to believe in the kind of love she writes about.
Carter reminds me of myself a little because it's always easier to strike out at people around you than confront your own insecurities and fears and Carter does that. Khela is the opposite because she withdraws further inward when she's dealing with tough emotions.
Khela doesn't drive a car, she walks to her neighborhood market and she has one close friend, Daphne who pursues a whirlwind romance of her own with a Welsh auctioneer. Daphne's story is like a lot of the silly romance novels I've glanced through but Mr. Fix-It is a story you can sink your teeth into. The adult toy scene is a laugh and i didn't expect what Carter did at the end.
September 18, 2009
When I picked up the book, I was excited about reading it and I thought it had a lot of potential until I could not get past the second chapter. I desperately tried to hold on during three separate occasions and I just could not do it. First of all, the movie “Something New” kept popping up in my head. The image was just stuck. Second, the adjectives describing everything except the characters were overwhelming. I could care less about the finishing of the door knobs, tabletops, etc. It seemed as if the author was trying to go back and fill in too many gaps to get the number of pages needed for the book. I may pick up the book again on one of my boring days when I have absolutely nothing else to do.
April 12, 2009
Probably should have read this one before Tempting Faith because I didn't like it quite as much.
However, I was particularly thrilled that there wasn't a huge emphasis on the interracial aspect. People seemed extremely accepting of them as a couple. In fact, other people seemed to see them as a perfect couple. Unfortunately, Carter and Khela both spent the large majority of the book seeing themselves as unworthy of each other.
Luckily, they were surrounded by quite lovable characters. Heck, I even enjoyed Carter's exchange with the gay fellow at the gym. And Mangela was quite funny.
However, I was particularly thrilled that there wasn't a huge emphasis on the interracial aspect. People seemed extremely accepting of them as a couple. In fact, other people seemed to see them as a perfect couple. Unfortunately, Carter and Khela both spent the large majority of the book seeing themselves as unworthy of each other.
Luckily, they were surrounded by quite lovable characters. Heck, I even enjoyed Carter's exchange with the gay fellow at the gym. And Mangela was quite funny.
October 31, 2012
3.5 stars
This was not bad. I enjoyed it. Like the way the love interests got to know each other. Loved their banter. There was definitely a friendship there. Liked how he was more on the insecure side than she was, definitely a different take. Would I read something else by this author, definitely.
This was not bad. I enjoyed it. Like the way the love interests got to know each other. Loved their banter. There was definitely a friendship there. Liked how he was more on the insecure side than she was, definitely a different take. Would I read something else by this author, definitely.
November 27, 2011
I did like this book, though I have to say for me it was another one where I LOVED the guy but wanted to smack the "heroine" upside the head.
March 7, 2018
Originally Reviewed on Bewitching Bibliophile
This book has been on my shelf for years. I determined that this year I was getting it read. I'm so glad I did. I grabbed this one after finishing a particularly bad interracial romance read and needed something good to cleanse the palate and this one did the trick. As always I went into this one without reading the synopsis and I'm so glad I did. This had me hooked from the get go, I started late at night and didn't stop until the next morning. This was such a refreshing take on a interracial romance. The characters were well written, witty and had great relevant conversations.
This one is great friends to lovers romance. Khela moved into this building three years ago and fell in lust with the handyman she saw polishing the banister. Having been recently divorced she didn't see any point in pursuing the matter and lusted from afar. For his part Carter was awestruck by Khela but didn't know how to approach her since she had all the "don't come near me " flags waving and simply lusted from afar as well.
Recently Khela''s best friend decided to try her hand at matchmaking by slowly breaking, unplugging or clogging whatever she could to get these two in the same room. Yet each time she did so Khela managed to find a way to run. You see Khela is a great romance writer and she's being honored at an industry event and she can't possibly go by herself, so she and her best friend devise a plan to bring Carter, the perfect Mr Fix It as her date.
From the get go there was chemistry and I just loved how these two were dancing around each other, wanting more but not sure how to ask the other for it. Having been burned before by a man attracted to her success Khela wasn't trying to repeat her mistakes but as much as she wanted to be cautious Carter just kept drawing her in. I loved how a simply initial meeting set the tone for their friendship, both of them made assumptions (especially Khela) that hindered their going forward quite a bit. I loved the discussion about romance and it's relevance as a genre to the literary world. I loved the glimpse of romance from the POV of the author and her editor.
This was a fantastic, fun read that made you think, laugh and enjoy the sexy moments as well. I loved that the issues they faced were more self inflicted issues, they had their baggage to wwork their way through and each time they overheard or misunderstood something it brought up more for them to confront. In this relationship this time it's not the woman who has issues with being with the man, it's Carter's insecurities that are constantly being brought to the fore. I loved their friends in the book as well because they were well thought out characters who challenged and propped their friends up. Khela's issues with romance were being challenged daily as her friends fell in love as she grew more successful as she realized she was seeking but so alone because she was afraid of being hurt.
I loved that there was more to Carter than meets the eye and I guessed way before she did a few of his secrets, not all of them but a few. I really enjoyed his interactions with her friends and his own friends. I loved the glimpse of the future I saw hen reading from his POV even before the author wrote about his choices in the end.
The only thing I disliked of this story, was a scene in the grocery store, where they debated the usage of "him/her" for a character, and her going back and forth between them when explaining to Carter why she feared this person. Looking at it and the description of the person you can see why she would be confused on the box to shove the person in, but at the same time why did it matter?? I'm not sure how to feel about he scene because on one hand it all around just felt like a moment that was supposed to be funny by poking fun at the unknown gender of the person and I wasn't really a fan of it. It also at the same time opened up the discussion of gender stereotypes we assign to people without their permission, because we don't know a person's belief about themselves and whether they see themselves as "him/her/ they/ them" and in that case it was very forward thinking for a book written in 2008. So much of what was discussed is reflected in today's discussions so they book wasn't too far outdated.
I really loved that so much of this story came down to miscommunication and assumptions. As each was confronted with their assumptions and the miscommunication was cleared up the story flowed and the relationship grew stronger. I really enjoyed this one and highly recommend it.
** I attempted to find social media links for the author but it doesn't appear she's active anymore and the few I found don't appear to actually be her. I have linked to her Goodreads as that's all I could find**
This book has been on my shelf for years. I determined that this year I was getting it read. I'm so glad I did. I grabbed this one after finishing a particularly bad interracial romance read and needed something good to cleanse the palate and this one did the trick. As always I went into this one without reading the synopsis and I'm so glad I did. This had me hooked from the get go, I started late at night and didn't stop until the next morning. This was such a refreshing take on a interracial romance. The characters were well written, witty and had great relevant conversations.
This one is great friends to lovers romance. Khela moved into this building three years ago and fell in lust with the handyman she saw polishing the banister. Having been recently divorced she didn't see any point in pursuing the matter and lusted from afar. For his part Carter was awestruck by Khela but didn't know how to approach her since she had all the "don't come near me " flags waving and simply lusted from afar as well.
Recently Khela''s best friend decided to try her hand at matchmaking by slowly breaking, unplugging or clogging whatever she could to get these two in the same room. Yet each time she did so Khela managed to find a way to run. You see Khela is a great romance writer and she's being honored at an industry event and she can't possibly go by herself, so she and her best friend devise a plan to bring Carter, the perfect Mr Fix It as her date.
From the get go there was chemistry and I just loved how these two were dancing around each other, wanting more but not sure how to ask the other for it. Having been burned before by a man attracted to her success Khela wasn't trying to repeat her mistakes but as much as she wanted to be cautious Carter just kept drawing her in. I loved how a simply initial meeting set the tone for their friendship, both of them made assumptions (especially Khela) that hindered their going forward quite a bit. I loved the discussion about romance and it's relevance as a genre to the literary world. I loved the glimpse of romance from the POV of the author and her editor.
This was a fantastic, fun read that made you think, laugh and enjoy the sexy moments as well. I loved that the issues they faced were more self inflicted issues, they had their baggage to wwork their way through and each time they overheard or misunderstood something it brought up more for them to confront. In this relationship this time it's not the woman who has issues with being with the man, it's Carter's insecurities that are constantly being brought to the fore. I loved their friends in the book as well because they were well thought out characters who challenged and propped their friends up. Khela's issues with romance were being challenged daily as her friends fell in love as she grew more successful as she realized she was seeking but so alone because she was afraid of being hurt.
I loved that there was more to Carter than meets the eye and I guessed way before she did a few of his secrets, not all of them but a few. I really enjoyed his interactions with her friends and his own friends. I loved the glimpse of the future I saw hen reading from his POV even before the author wrote about his choices in the end.
The only thing I disliked of this story, was a scene in the grocery store, where they debated the usage of "him/her" for a character, and her going back and forth between them when explaining to Carter why she feared this person. Looking at it and the description of the person you can see why she would be confused on the box to shove the person in, but at the same time why did it matter?? I'm not sure how to feel about he scene because on one hand it all around just felt like a moment that was supposed to be funny by poking fun at the unknown gender of the person and I wasn't really a fan of it. It also at the same time opened up the discussion of gender stereotypes we assign to people without their permission, because we don't know a person's belief about themselves and whether they see themselves as "him/her/ they/ them" and in that case it was very forward thinking for a book written in 2008. So much of what was discussed is reflected in today's discussions so they book wasn't too far outdated.
I really loved that so much of this story came down to miscommunication and assumptions. As each was confronted with their assumptions and the miscommunication was cleared up the story flowed and the relationship grew stronger. I really enjoyed this one and highly recommend it.
** I attempted to find social media links for the author but it doesn't appear she's active anymore and the few I found don't appear to actually be her. I have linked to her Goodreads as that's all I could find**
August 26, 2022
I don’t really know how to rate this book. The writing, setting, and storyline was great. Khela was real; she came across feeling genuine and relatable. Especially with all her insecurities and self-doubt when everyone else would praise her for her accomplishments. But Carter was wishy-washy, emotional, and immature; no where near an alpha male. I’m being generous and rating the book a 3, but if it was based on Carter alone it would be lower.
September 25, 2018
Good book.
June 17, 2010
How can you write about love when you never experienced the real thing?
Khela Halliday is a brilliant romance author who is about to win the biggest award that can be delivered to a romance author, the Torchbearer, which is an industry honor to the author who most represents the genre.
But somewhere in there, Khela feels like a fake. Her biggest issue is that she doesn’t believe in love. Not the kind of love in romance books, anyway.
To receive the award, she needs to save face, that is, pretend she loves love and that she is the living portrayal of what she writes about – a woman in love with a gorgeous, worthy hero.
Enter then her Mr. Fix-It, Carter Radcliffe, who is the handyman who works at her building. Handsome and more than hunky, Carter will have to do to pose as her real-time love accomplishment, Khela thinks.
But what will happen when Khela starts to think that Carter may do in every part of her life? Even in the long-term and the actual real time...
Carter, for his part, finds an unusual and interesting woman in the uptight Khela. Slowly falling for her, he wants her to start believing in love, the kind she writes about. With her books as his research trove, Carter sets out to bring down Khela’s defenses. But what about the defenses he has erected around his own heart?
Will these two be able to fix it all?
This is one story you definitely want to read. It has everything. Romance, emotion, drama, and a hunky hero. What more can you ask for?
Ms. Hubbard paints an extremely accurate portrait of a romance author; what her life is like and how her mind works. She also does a good job at showing how Khela’s heart works. And Carter, well, Carter is the stuff heroes are made of. Realistic heroes, that is, for he is a normal guy who wants to find real love.
The story is one you can read from cover to cover. Ms. Hubbard weaves a plot that takes her reader into a beautiful world where feelings battle to come out in the open. The versatility of the characters’ psyche, the many layers to their persona and the manner with which they tackle the prospect of a relationship are extremely beautiful to read, bringing everyone back to this thought – it could happen to me.
A delightful story with all the ingredients to make emotions soar and the heart sing, and cry, MR. FIX IT is bound to please.
(Review courtesy of Romance Junkies)
Khela Halliday is a brilliant romance author who is about to win the biggest award that can be delivered to a romance author, the Torchbearer, which is an industry honor to the author who most represents the genre.
But somewhere in there, Khela feels like a fake. Her biggest issue is that she doesn’t believe in love. Not the kind of love in romance books, anyway.
To receive the award, she needs to save face, that is, pretend she loves love and that she is the living portrayal of what she writes about – a woman in love with a gorgeous, worthy hero.
Enter then her Mr. Fix-It, Carter Radcliffe, who is the handyman who works at her building. Handsome and more than hunky, Carter will have to do to pose as her real-time love accomplishment, Khela thinks.
But what will happen when Khela starts to think that Carter may do in every part of her life? Even in the long-term and the actual real time...
Carter, for his part, finds an unusual and interesting woman in the uptight Khela. Slowly falling for her, he wants her to start believing in love, the kind she writes about. With her books as his research trove, Carter sets out to bring down Khela’s defenses. But what about the defenses he has erected around his own heart?
Will these two be able to fix it all?
This is one story you definitely want to read. It has everything. Romance, emotion, drama, and a hunky hero. What more can you ask for?
Ms. Hubbard paints an extremely accurate portrait of a romance author; what her life is like and how her mind works. She also does a good job at showing how Khela’s heart works. And Carter, well, Carter is the stuff heroes are made of. Realistic heroes, that is, for he is a normal guy who wants to find real love.
The story is one you can read from cover to cover. Ms. Hubbard weaves a plot that takes her reader into a beautiful world where feelings battle to come out in the open. The versatility of the characters’ psyche, the many layers to their persona and the manner with which they tackle the prospect of a relationship are extremely beautiful to read, bringing everyone back to this thought – it could happen to me.
A delightful story with all the ingredients to make emotions soar and the heart sing, and cry, MR. FIX IT is bound to please.
(Review courtesy of Romance Junkies)
June 10, 2010
Khela Halliday, a well known romance author, is in a bit of a bind. She has a book convention to attend and needs a date fast. She has secretly been pining for the hot maintenance super in her building. She has known him for three years now and has never had the nerve to move their relationship from the casual hello, to more. Now out of sheer desperation, she asks him to attend the convention with her as her pseudo date, but really he’s just playing the role of eye candy. Only, it turns out Carter shares a similar attraction to Khela.
What I really enjoyed about Mr. Fix-it was that Khela and Carter come across as two very realistic and human individuals. I could believe that Khela and Carter are real people, not just characters in a book. There was a realness to them in their words and actions that was very believable.
However, since they were so human, they did have some flaws. I found Khela hard to relate to. She has the type of personality when she gets uncomfortable with a situation she starts snapping at people and becoming waspish. This got old after a while. Although, it is toned down by the end of the story. Luckily for her, Carter sees right through the façade and it never fazes him. Khela had her humorous points as well. She has a way with words that would have me chuckling every once in a while.
I really liked Carter. I especially loved that he read every single one of Khela’s books in order to get to know her better. He thinks by reading her books he will learn what she wants from a man and then he will know how to win her heart. But since Carter is portrayed so realistically, of course he flubs it up somehow. Carter’s downfall was that whenever he got into a sticky spot in his relationship with Khela he runs for the hills. Thankfully both characters learn from their mistakes.
I found that Mr. Fix-it was lacking in passion, but it was in interesting story with believable characters. It was sweet and funny and it was an overall enjoyable read.
What I really enjoyed about Mr. Fix-it was that Khela and Carter come across as two very realistic and human individuals. I could believe that Khela and Carter are real people, not just characters in a book. There was a realness to them in their words and actions that was very believable.
However, since they were so human, they did have some flaws. I found Khela hard to relate to. She has the type of personality when she gets uncomfortable with a situation she starts snapping at people and becoming waspish. This got old after a while. Although, it is toned down by the end of the story. Luckily for her, Carter sees right through the façade and it never fazes him. Khela had her humorous points as well. She has a way with words that would have me chuckling every once in a while.
I really liked Carter. I especially loved that he read every single one of Khela’s books in order to get to know her better. He thinks by reading her books he will learn what she wants from a man and then he will know how to win her heart. But since Carter is portrayed so realistically, of course he flubs it up somehow. Carter’s downfall was that whenever he got into a sticky spot in his relationship with Khela he runs for the hills. Thankfully both characters learn from their mistakes.
I found that Mr. Fix-it was lacking in passion, but it was in interesting story with believable characters. It was sweet and funny and it was an overall enjoyable read.
July 19, 2014
This started out incredibly strong. I was biting my lip laughing, I was fully enthralled, I was entertained..then it was like the author began to make it up as she went along. There were parts that were steady going nowhere where I was hoping for some interactions between the heroine and hero, but the moments lead to nothing...but the main issue was the hero. Carter is quite a mess, and I mean his characterization.
He starts off like Khela's rock.
He's a very well put-together, stable, loving guy. Then he regresses into childish, angsty behavior and doesn't know how to act/basically is having an identity/inferiority-crisis for really...no reason, because (minor implied spoily) besides what Khela might think he is, just a simple mr. fix it, he's worth way more than that. He knows this, but he starts to feel like he's not "bigtime" enough and just acts incredibly strange; a different man than the one we began with. I would have been happy if they stayed at the convention the whole time, but we check out early and I was quite disappointed.
Especially seeing as the characters there, the writers, no doubt, were so very interesting. If the story had been of a much longer convention and stayed there, i'm sure this would've turned into a better, more fun and heartwarming tale. But otherwise, it did give me laughs throughout and had strong moments...most of those said moments just exist at the very beginning.
He starts off like Khela's rock.
He's a very well put-together, stable, loving guy. Then he regresses into childish, angsty behavior and doesn't know how to act/basically is having an identity/inferiority-crisis for really...no reason, because (minor implied spoily) besides what Khela might think he is, just a simple mr. fix it, he's worth way more than that. He knows this, but he starts to feel like he's not "bigtime" enough and just acts incredibly strange; a different man than the one we began with. I would have been happy if they stayed at the convention the whole time, but we check out early and I was quite disappointed.
Especially seeing as the characters there, the writers, no doubt, were so very interesting. If the story had been of a much longer convention and stayed there, i'm sure this would've turned into a better, more fun and heartwarming tale. But otherwise, it did give me laughs throughout and had strong moments...most of those said moments just exist at the very beginning.
March 3, 2009
I am somewhat embarrassed to admit that I read a romance novel. And even more embarrassed to admit that I really enjoyed it.
But honestly, what are the distinctions between "romance novels" and "chick lit"? I suspect this is a romance novel from the book cover. If, instead of having a couple in a rather compromising position, it had a pink cover with a book and a dress on it then it could easily be labeled "chick lit."
Anyway, if you liked the move "Something New" you'll like this book. The story's set-up is really very smart.
The main character is a romance novel writer and she wins an award. The description of the award and the reaction in the room says it all for me:
"'Once every ten years, the romance writing arm of the ECWA nominates five authors to whom we are indebted, for without their brilliant stories, hard work and dedication, the genre of romantic fiction would cease to hold its own against those who refuse to acknowledge it as a legitimate form of literature. Most of you know who you are.'
A soft rumble of chuckling traveled through the darkness. Khela applauded the president's words. Many of the writers in the room, specifically those published by university presses, had a tendency to openly joke about romance."
Hmmm, I think I might know some of those types who are published by university presses...
But honestly, what are the distinctions between "romance novels" and "chick lit"? I suspect this is a romance novel from the book cover. If, instead of having a couple in a rather compromising position, it had a pink cover with a book and a dress on it then it could easily be labeled "chick lit."
Anyway, if you liked the move "Something New" you'll like this book. The story's set-up is really very smart.
The main character is a romance novel writer and she wins an award. The description of the award and the reaction in the room says it all for me:
"'Once every ten years, the romance writing arm of the ECWA nominates five authors to whom we are indebted, for without their brilliant stories, hard work and dedication, the genre of romantic fiction would cease to hold its own against those who refuse to acknowledge it as a legitimate form of literature. Most of you know who you are.'
A soft rumble of chuckling traveled through the darkness. Khela applauded the president's words. Many of the writers in the room, specifically those published by university presses, had a tendency to openly joke about romance."
Hmmm, I think I might know some of those types who are published by university presses...
November 15, 2012
This book was just OK I could not feel sorry for the couple in this book but I could understand Carter did not women looking at him and seeing only a extremely handsome man and wanted him for his looks. Khela's a popular romance author who picked him for his looks was worried about him wanting her only for her money, a good part of this book was spent on Khela's snobbery he looked good, she liked having sex with him,and the buildings were beautiful. After they got on my nerves feeling sorry for themselves ,finally they come together. I read this book because I love this authors work , this book I feel understand what she was trying to do but it just did not work. This story is told in a clever way it just lacked the emotion that would make you care about this couple. This book was written about a romance author and a man who loved old buildings there was more architecture in this book than romance.
November 7, 2012
Romance writer Khela Halliday is quite successful in her craft, winning top honors at a romance conference makes her feel even more like a fraud. The truth is, though, she writes romance novels she does not believe in love and has truly never been in love until she meets Carter Radcliffe, the 'super' in her building. Of course they have an attraction that she just does not want to admit to and he is all gung-ho for. I thought is was so funny every time he walked away from her, he had to go 'literally' fight someone to feel better. I was totally confused that her best friend thinks Khela is in love with Carter when after 3 years, she still does not know his name. Not only does she not know his name but she nevers asks him about himself until after they go to bed together. Umm...*headache*!!
December 17, 2008
What I learned from this book is that authors are just people too. In Mr. Fix-It, Khela Halliday is a woman who writes romance novels. She wants the kind of love in her life that she writes about. She finds it with Carter Radcliffe, her building super who kind of skates through life. In a nice twist, Carter is the "pretty thing" on the arm of the successful professional. I like how Crystal Hubbard portrays the life of an author as being kind of solitary and how she gets inspiration for her stories by observing people and things around her. Mr. Fix-It has a younger feel to it than other books by Crystal Hubbard so I related to Khela a lot. This was a really good book and I loved it.
June 19, 2013
I tried, but couldn't get into it. The premise of the story is cute, but the product placement at every turn of the page, isn't. OK, OK...maybe not every turn of the page, but you get the idea.
There were too many unnecessary frills and verbal acrobatics thrown into simple scenes that spoke volumes for themselves.
On one hand, I can see why others may have thoroughly enjoyed this book (the chemistry between the two characters was good)...but, I also understand why others may not have given it too thumbs up.
For now, this book goes back on the bookshelf. I've only read 50% of the book; maybe someday I'll complete the remaining percentage.
There were too many unnecessary frills and verbal acrobatics thrown into simple scenes that spoke volumes for themselves.
On one hand, I can see why others may have thoroughly enjoyed this book (the chemistry between the two characters was good)...but, I also understand why others may not have given it too thumbs up.
For now, this book goes back on the bookshelf. I've only read 50% of the book; maybe someday I'll complete the remaining percentage.
February 27, 2009
Handy
MR. FIX-IT tells the story of Khela Halliday, a romance writer. Though she writes about it for a living, she does not have a romance life herself. In desperate need of a date for an upcoming romance convention, Khela seeks the aid of her building's maintenance man, Carter. Has love been right under her nose this whole time?
MR. FIX-IT was a quick read, but as far as the content, it was an okay read. It had its moments, but didn't hold my total interest.
Reviewed by: Marcella
MR. FIX-IT tells the story of Khela Halliday, a romance writer. Though she writes about it for a living, she does not have a romance life herself. In desperate need of a date for an upcoming romance convention, Khela seeks the aid of her building's maintenance man, Carter. Has love been right under her nose this whole time?
MR. FIX-IT was a quick read, but as far as the content, it was an okay read. It had its moments, but didn't hold my total interest.
Reviewed by: Marcella
September 4, 2009
This is not going all that good. I'm not veryinterested in this book because the author was wrinting in the past tense thoughts of her characters. It was like every other word was something she was thinking and not anything she was trying to do. The plot is moving really slow and im getting tired of it honestly . So i have put this aside for a time to read immortal warrior .
So far I give this book a half a star.
As of right now I have no interest in this book so will get back to it.
So far I give this book a half a star.
As of right now I have no interest in this book so will get back to it.
February 1, 2014
Khela Halliday is a famous romance writer but there is a catch. She does not believe in love. There is a huge event coming up for romance writer where they acknowledge their own. She has not date. This would be odd for the romance queen to show up with no date. In step her super hot handyman, Carter Radcliffe. He helps her out of the predicament she finds herself in. While at the same time realizing he finally gets to spend time with the woman he has wanted for sometime.
Hubbard does a good job blending this interracial couple's lives and making a convincing romance
Hubbard does a good job blending this interracial couple's lives and making a convincing romance
April 19, 2015
3 .00 stars. Carter, Mr. Fix It, and Khela, an author, Thinking Carter is the 'super' at her apartment complex, Khela and he enter into a romance after she hires him to be her escort to an affair sponsored by some writer's guild. Their romance is a back drop for a book that concentrates on how competitive and diverse the genres are within the art of writing ; and how story lines and characters are chosen. Little attention is paid to developing these characters or their relationship and interaction with each other.
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