Bodywork: A Romance Novella

by Annette Fields

I found the perfect girl for me. Too bad she's with another man.

When Cassie stepped into my gym, my jaw was on the ground.
Crystal blue eyes, fiery red hair, and winding curves that begged to be ravished.
Unfortunately, her boyfriend came with her.
But something's up. I can tell not all is well in paradise.
He wants her to hit the gym to lose weight?
What a load of bullsh*t. She's perfect the way she is.
Even more, she's smart. She's already figuring out that he's no go for her.
And then I'll make her mine.
If I don't steal her away first.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

99 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 5, 2018

About the author

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Annette Fields is a soft-spoken California girl with a big and filthy imagination. She's always daydreaming about her next hot bad boy story to share with you, her readers!

Aside from writing fiery hot romance and lounging in the equally hot California sun, Annette loves coffee, gin, and her bad boy husband.

Reviews

[Tai Nelson-Barnes · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a good novella. This story has some great characters with a really good story. I voluntarily read an advance reader copy for my honest review.

[Veronica LaRoche · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good story with great characters and not so great characters especially Mark who is a complete ass who Cassie should have dumped a long time ago. Cassie has low self esteem thanks to her fiancé and he convinced her to go to the gym and that’s where she meet Rylan. Rylan treats Cassie how she should be treated and Cassie realizes her relationship with Mark is over, but Mark want let her go at all. Rylan will do anything to protect Cassie and she definitely needs it how Mark is acting. This short story deals with self esteem, and insecurities that a lot of us face.

I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book

[Madeleine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really loved this book. I totally felt bad for Cassie and how Mark was such a jerk but, was so happy for her when she met Rylan thanks to the jerk Mark. Lol. I devoured this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was quick and sweet, the steam was truly hot (pun intended), and the story moved fluidly. While the drama was much bigger than I could have ever expected I didn't find it off-putting. Cassie was defeated in so many ways and I was glad to watch her blossom with the attentions from someone who not only desired her but respected her. Rylan was sweet and tender because he admired Cassie and her attitude. He was also very protective. Mark, the other guy in Cassie's life, started out as an uncaring jerk but quickly moved to unhinged when his comfortable life was threatened. I liked that Cassie stood up for herself, even if she needed liquid courage to do it.

The danger she was in was unexpected and she was understandably afraid. I don't think her panicking made her less of a strong character, but rather a realistic response. She didn't completely lose her head, though, and that was admirable. Her desire for Rylan was genuine and they both worked through the difficulties to find something real among the mess that her life had become. They worked well together and I liked the feel of the story. With strong characters and passion as well as the lighter, more affectionate side of things, this author stays true to her quality of work and has produced a genuinely good story.

Read and very willingly reviewed this ARC from the author.

[Kathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book. Cassie is a woman who loves to bake and works in a bakery. She is in a relationship with Mark who isn't very nice to her. He wants her to lose weight and get more fit. They have been together for 5 years, are now engaged but he won't set a date and now the excuse is, he wants her more fit. When he signs them up for the gym, they both go the first time but after that Cassie is the only one who goes. Rylan is their trainer. He is sexy hot and nice to top that off. He knows something is off between the two of them but doesn't realize how much. When things end with Mark and Cassie, Rylan is there to help out. What will happen in the future? Will they get together? Will she be able to put Mark behind her or move on? This is a well written book about a man who treats his girlfriend poorly, I feel it was because of his own insecurities. I thought the characters were done well and couldn't put the book down till I finished. This is a quick read and most definitely a must read.

[Julianne Macneil · Rating 4 out of 5]

i read this book as part of an arc program. I enjoyed this story about Cassie and Rylan. Cassie and her boyfriend Mark have been together for five years and Mark wants Cassie to join a gym before they get married. Mark says he will go with her, but he always finds excuses and keeps putting off the wedding. Cassie is always defending him and making excuses for his rude comments about her and her weight. Rylan is a personal trainer and when he first meets Cassie, he thinks she is beautiful, but he also doesn't think much of Mark. After Cassie and Mark fight, she is scared of him and Rylan comforts her. Cassie doesn't think someone like Rylan could like her, but he tries to prove her wrong. i liked this book and i liked that Cassie and Rylan were more concerned with health and not just about being skinny. I could relate to Cassie's low self esteem because of Mark and it was good to see her working on that. Good one.

[Jackie D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Woo!
Annette Fields brings us a sexy, angst-fueled insta-all lovest fest with a side of drama laced darkness in her newest novella!
When Cassie a baker, gets pressured by her horrid fiancee Mark, to see a personal trainer her self-esteem is at an all-time low. Thinking this will be the way to get him to set a date for the wedding she goes along with his idea.
What she ends up with instead is Rylan, a personal trainer whom will quickly become more than just her advisor of sliming down and toning up. He makes her see her worth! The connection between them is instant, hot and undeniable. Being professional has never been so hard.
Will the cost of them together too much?

What a sweet, suspenseful, all alpha swoons me to the moon and back read! I loved this story!
This is a ~No cheating, mild violence, very slight dark theme all heart shortie that I could not get enough of!
I suggest checking this one out!

[Belinda Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cassie is in a relationship with Mark and it seems to be going nowhere. Marks comments about toning up and getting in shape lands them both going to a gym, wanting to get in shape together. There she meets Rylan who will be the personal trainer they will be working with.....Rylan can't believe someone as good as Cassie would be with a loser like Mark. The more time they spend together the more his feelings towards Cassie grow. He wants to protect her and make her realize she doesn't need to change, and how a lady should really be treated. Will he succeed and help Cassie realize the truth?

This was a enjoyable read. The characters were well developed and it had a storyline that held my interest from beginning to end. This is one book I would definitely recommend.

I voluntarily reviewed a ARC for a honest review

[Raveen Vann · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this novella. While it had its drama it was also intense, hot and really sweet. Cassie had been in a relationship with her boyfriend for 5 years. While it was good at first he had become a real jerk to her by making comments about her weight or just ignoring her. It causes her to have very low self esteem So he finally talks her into going to a gym and getting a personal trainer. Thats where Rylan comes in as he is her trainer and as soon as he sees her he knows she's meant for him and wants her. As hard as it is he doesn't interfere and is just there for her emotionally and physically when she needs him. Of course her ex doesn't give her up that easily. I really enjoyed the relationship with Rylan and Cassie so much. I understand that I am receiving a copy of this book for a VOLUNTARY, completely honest, and non- incentivized review.

[Laila Viking · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very well written short story with great storyline and plot. A sweet romance. It is a nice read. Short but full of expanse and hotness.

I love the journey towards their HEA. There is fear, drama, passion, emotions, hot scenes, twists and lots of chemistry in this amazing story. It is written in dual POV which gives the reader much more of the thoughts and feelings of the main characters. Great romance with a twist and very enjoyable read though. I like to hear what happens in the future so the last chapter/epilogue was welcomed.

Lots of chemistry and hot scenes. I like the main characters and how they develop. The story flows nicely and it is very captivating from first to last chapter. The author has delivered a story that is worth the read!

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Destiny · Rating 1 out of 5]

This is the type of book that has me convinced that people who are given titles free to read. Feel some type of obligation to the author to say that a book is good.
The main issue I had with this story is that it's all juvenile and written in a completely passive voice.
And there are show versus tell errors in almost the entire story And the hero comes off as one of those too. Good to be true characters that makes you feel like he's almost too fake.
The abusive husband has no appeal at all and has more insult tendencies than anything I've ever seen written quite frankly. There was no real tension between the characters. There was definitely no character development and everybody felt kind of useless in this story. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this was written by a 8th grader in their first creative writing class.

[Terry Sasada · Rating 5 out of 5]

I volutariliy read this book as an ARC for my honest review.The book was a quick read and honestly the story was well written and the ending felt complete for the story. The author did a great job, you never felt like you missed anything. Mark is a man you just can not like, Cassie has been with him for 5 years and like abused women, in this case emotionally, she believed what he told her. After telling her to get a trainer at the gym, Cassie starts to realize what is wrong in her life. Rylon falls for Cassie right away at the gym, but she is engaged, but being able to read people, knows something is wrong. Rylon and Cassie connect, and they are great together, only now that Mark has lost her, he wants her back...at all cost.

[Scrap · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book
Cassie is in a relationship with Mark and it seems to be going nowhere. Marks comments about toning up and getting in shape lands them both going to a gym, wanting to get in shape together. Mark treats Cassie horribly, he always puts her down due to her body and It just tore me apart UGH some people! There she meets Rylan who will be the personal trainer they will be working with.....Rylan can't believe someone as good as Cassie would be with a loser like Mark. The more time they spend together the more his feelings towards Cassie grow. He wants to protect her and make her realize she doesn't need to change, and how a lady should really be treated. Will he succeed and help Cassie realize the truth?

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rylan meets Cassie when her boyfriend Mark hires him as their personal trainer. Mark is very abusive to Cassie and it irritates Rylan. Cassie has been taking Mark's abuse for over five years and it has affected her self esteem. Rylan knows she's off limits but he works at rebuilding her self esteem and one thing leads to another. A sweet romance that is heartwarming and a fun, quick read. I read an advance copy and voluntarily chose to write a review. Well written with engaging characters.

[Leslie Ooten · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick read. I'm not really sure how I felt about the story. I don't know how you can go from a 5 year relationship, to a different guy in the span of a week. I don't really find that believable. I thought Rylan was an okay character, but Cassie was a pretty weak heroine. She was constantly sobbing, and hiding. I feel like I would fight before I would let anyone hurt me. It might not help, but I'll be darned if I hide and take it. I like the writing from this author, so I will be checking out what's next.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.

[Nancy Daher Mastreno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received this novella as an ARC for an honest review. Short and sweet. Well written and edited. Cassie has been with her boyfriend for five years and he has asked her to marry him finally but won’t set the wedding date. She has become very frustrated and doubtful of the relationship. Mark has become distant and very critical. Relationship comes to a violent end and Cassie falls for her trainer Rylan. He’s a great guy and very caring. Very short, wished it hadn’t ended so soon. Like the author as I’ve read some of her books.

[Krisz · Rating 4 out of 5]

A lovely short novella. Well written and edited. A very enjoyable quick read.
The blurb is a bit misleading though. There was no stealing away of the girl. Fortunately Cassie worked out to leave her good-for-nothing d****bag fiancé of hers on her own.
It would have been better to see a readhead girl on the cover - Cassie's fiery red hair was one of the attributes Rylan found irresistible about her.
Other than this the story was very good, a quick whirlwind romance with a lot of chemistry and HEA.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

This is a wonderful sweet quick romance story, Cassie and her fiance, Mark join a gym and meet sexy personal trainer Rylan. Mark and Cassie break up when Mark doesn't want to set a wedding date, keeps belittling her and is overall a real @ss. Rylan can't believe that someone would treat Cassie like that and they become closer.

A well-written story with likable characters. A really sweet quick story.

[Jennifer Ingalls · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great novella for the start of a new year! Once I started with this story I couldn’t put it down. I like how Annette deals with real life situations and insecurities that any woman can have. This is a story with a strong female role and I really took it as a good example of female empowerment when Cassie takes charge of her life again. Loved seeing how the unexpected match happens and it just goes to show you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover or another person by their appearance.

[Brenda Moser · Rating 5 out of 5]

When Cassie and Rylan meet they both feel an attraction but deny it because she's engaged to Mark. When their engagement ends abruptly Rylan is there to console and be a friend. The author does a great job weaving a short fast paced story filled with drama,suspense,anger and fear as well as true love and commitment between Cassie and Rylan. I loved this book and would highly recommend reading this book.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.

[Daniella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love can happen in an instant, and Cassie and Rylan just know. They have such a great connection and I fell for them right away too, even if the situation isn't ideal. Even though the pacing is quick, we get the full emotional range. There is a character who's a real piece of work but this also touches on a pretty important issue. A definite must-read that I'd highly recommend to any friend. This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy.

[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

i got an arc copy and i want to review
as soon as he sees her he wants her but she has a boyfriend who is a wally. he wants her to lose weight but to him she was prefect. he would have her no matter what. he can see that she is annoyed with her boyfriend and he will use that. will she leave the boyfriend? will she want to be with him? will they be any good with each other? a great story which was very beautiful

[Leanne Bryson · Rating 4 out of 5]

📚I am honestly and voluntarily reviewing an advanced reader's copy of this book📚
Rylan and Cassie's story is sweet, heartwarming, and a great read. He's the type of guy we all deserve in your lives, positive, encouraging, protective, and passionate. She's been emotionally beaten down for the past few years by her fiancé and Rylan is there to rebuild her physically and mentally. Well developed, fast paced, sexy read!!

[Christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

UNBELIEVABLY INCREDIBLE!!! I loved Body Work from the first word till the end, infact I was a bit sad when it ended. I’m fairly new to this authors work, but I fall in love with all her books. Even though this book is short it has so much emotion and suspense in it. The end of this book surprised me, but it was good. Definitely a great read!! I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Readers Copy of this book

[Ife Davis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mark is possibly the first character that I want to smack, it's like he takes pleasure in making Cassie feel bad about herself with utmost disrespect.

Rylan's expression on seeking Cassie, "Holy f**k, she's gorgeous"
I liked that the author brought out the inner workings and feelings of the characters, that was quite impressive.

I received an Advanced Readers Copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review

[Lofty · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2*
Cassie & Mark have been engaged forever & he’s non committed to setting a wedding date still. The latest excuse is to make them join a gym only things don’t go as he expected.
Rylan is the personal trainer assigned to them but already knows Mark’s type Cassie is beautiful & definitely not appreciated.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
Nice short story

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVED THIS BOOK!I loved seeing her come out of a dead relationship and loved the new one with her trainer! I would really love to read another book about them in the future even tho this had a happy ending 😁. I received an advanced readers copy and volunteered to leave an honest review.

[Robin Langelier · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story. Cassie and Mark were in a toxic 5 year relationship. Mark criticized Cassie about the way she looked. He said they needed to go to the gym. It was instant attraction between Cassie and her trainer. There is more to the story so grab yourself a copy. I voluntarily reviewed advanced copy of this book. 💓💎💋

[Am Goff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, Cassie is engaged to Mark, who treats her like dirt. Mark suggests they join a gym and shape up. Here comes Rylan who is the personal trainer. He can't believe how terrible Mark treats her especially in front of others. There is attraction between them, but Mark has something to say about it. Great read. I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[David Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another short hot read by Ms. Fields. This is a wonderful story about how one partner can easily push the other away! The fact that Cassie was only trying to improve things with her Ex is the central point of the book! Fortunately the police could intervene before any one got hurt! This is just the right kind of feel good story to warm a winters night!