by Cindi Madsen
Genres: Contemporary Romance
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I'm Ivy Clarke. Bartender, best friend, and disbeliever in love.
And now I'm in over my head, trying to flip a house all by myself.
Thanks, HGTV.
I'm not too proud to admit I need some help. Too bad the only one who can help me is the same man I want to throw out this house's second-story window.
Jackson Gamble and I can't be in the same room together for more than a minute without devolving into a sparring match.
Except for that one time…
But enough about that. Jackson's looking for forever, and I don't believe in love, remember?
Get in. Renovate. Get out. Keep my heart firmly in tact.
Because it's much easier to fix up a house than a broken heart.Full of humor and dripping with delicious tension, Nailed It proves that every heart can be ready for a little rehabilitation, if only you're willing to open it up.
Nailed It by Cindi Madsen is a standalone contemporary romance perfect for fans of witty banter and HGTV. This small-town feel contemporary had me laughing and smiling as Ivy Clarke tackles home renovations and her feelings for Jackson Gamble.
We meet Ivy Clarke at her best friend’s engagement party and learn very quickly that Ivy is relationship challenged. She has all of these rules for not getting attached. a.ka hurt. We also meet Jackson Gamble, her BFF’s hottie brother. Right away we get a taste of the sizzling chemistry between them as they exchange jabs and heart rates accelerate.
After making her escape, she notices a home she grew up in is for sale. The memories have her wanting one last look, so she calls her Aunt to arrange a visit. As she wanders the halls and her old bedroom she comes up with a brilliant idea to renovate the home and increase her Aunt’s profits. Now, Ivy restores furniture, but tackle a home renovation? Totally new to her. Her HGTV ideas soon have her in trouble. So, her best friend sends Jackson over to help.
I had such fun with this story. Ivy is hilarious with her commitment fears and enthusiasm for renovation. It wasn’t hard to connect with her as she is just an overall kind person with a big heart. She and Jackson tease each other with snarky quips, but the chemistry between them is downright smoking. The two share a history, and it was exciting to bear witness to these two making amends and working together. It is clear there is something more than the attraction between them, but Ivy needs to stop running and bring down her walls.
Secondary charters, minimal drama, kittens and more added depth to the story will allow the reader to feel apart of their world.
Madsen does a wonderful job of developing the characters and I felt as if I knew them. Jackson is sweet, sexy and patient. I loved the way he pushed but showed patience. If you are looking for a feel-good read filled with laughter and fade to black heat. then grab Nailed It.
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Debbie Haupt
Ok this is going on my list, what a cute premise. Thanks for the fab review Kim
Sorry I’ve been awol for the last few days but my laptop was in the shop and doing this from my mobil devices is too much for my aging eyesight LOL
Kimberly
Ooo separated from your laptop…you must have felt lost!
Angie @ Ba_BAMB
Oh, I do love a good small town romance, and I have seen this author around a lot. And a well meaning best friend with a hot older brother? Sign me up! LOL
Great review. 🙂
Kimberly
This was my first by her, but I am looking forward to more 🙂
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
The blurb really caught my attention but the fact that you enjoyed it and that there’s minimal drama AND kittens means this is a book I absolutely need! Throw in the house renovating and I’m no my way to Amazon right now!
Kimberly
Hehe…my thoughts the first time I saw the book, Katherine.
Bookworm Brandee
It’s been awhile since I read any Madsen but I agree with you about her character development. This one sounds like a lot of fun with all the verbal sparring. I’ll have to check it out. 🙂
Kimberly
This was my first time, so I am glad you hear you have enjoyed her.
Nadene
Humour and small town romance. Great combination. Love the idea behind the house renovations.
Kimberly
This was a fun one Nadene. I will be trying this author again.
Ailyn Koay
You know, I just watched the latest episode of Big Bang Theory and unfortunately I think Sheldon just nailed sexy talk without being sexy… When I saw the title I was like.. gosh, this must be a sign to read hahaha *thumbs up*
Kimberly
Bwahaha….happy reading!
Geybie's Book Blog
I’ve been eyeing this book, Kim. It sounds SO good. Glad that you loved it. Awesome review, as always, my friend. ❤️
Kimberly
I hope you enjoy it Geybie!
Aleen @ Lampshade Reader
Eeeps! This one sounds like fun. I’m an HGTV junkie and this hits all the right buttons for me. 🙂 Great review, Kimba.
Kimberly
Hehe. Occasionally I marathon HGTV.
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
This sounds so good! I love books that have some humor and chemistry is a must have. I will be looking out for this one. Great review!
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
It was good and left me smiling Carole.
Mallory
You’ve totally sold me on this book – so glad I clicked through because I hadn’t even seen it before! It’s always more fun reading about someone doing home renovations than tackling them myself. Adding this one to my TBR 🙂
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
So true Mallory. There is nothing sexy about getting down and dirty and pulling up floors, but it translates as such in a book 🙂
Angela Adams
“Full of humor and dripping with delicious tension,” — I love that word “delicious.” Thanks for the post.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Me too!
Alex
This sounds very nice for the week end !
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Yes, perfect Friday night stay-in or Sunday afternoon treat 🙂
Heidi
You won me over with the whole rennovation theme and minimal drama, plus kittens!
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
This was a fun one Heidi. Perfect escape read 🙂
Tanya @ Girl Plus Books
This one sounds like a lot of fun. I’ve yet to read anything by Cindi Madsen even though I feel like I see her books mentioned all over the place. I love the fact that it’s the guy that is wanting something long term and the girl is the commitment-phobe. 🙂
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
This was my first. The title caught my attention and the blurb sold it.
Rowena
Ooh, this sounds like all kinds of awesome. How in the world did I miss this one? I’m going to fix that right now. Thanks for the wonderful review, Kim!
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Happy reading Rowena 🙂
Jenea's Book Obsession
Lots of banter and a small town romance sounds really good. Great review.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
It had a great vibe to it Jenea 🙂
sherry fundin
Love that title.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Me too 🙂
Blodeuedd
Not seen this premise before
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Well, there ya go…you must read it 🙂
Sophia Rose
Normally, I’d pass up the opportunity for yet another ‘relationship challenged’ romance, but you hook me in with talks of banter, fun, her personality and his patience. 🙂
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Oh, this was fun Sophia.
Lily
maybe this is the kind of romance I need to get me back into romance mood. I love rom-coms
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Rom-coms are such fun!
Quinn @ Quinn's Book Nook
This sounds like such a fun story. I love the whole home renovation thing.
Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer
Oh yes Quinn, I am a sucker for home renovation stories.
Christy LoveOfBooks
Okay, this sounds like a fun one. I’m a sucker for teasing and banter like that.
Kimberly
It was a fun read. You know I love when there is bickering and sexy banter.