by Helena Hunting
Series: Shacking Up #3
Narrator: Rose Dioro, Jacob Morgan
Length: 9 hours and 10 minutes
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher
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Narration: 4.5 cups
A new kind of love story about flipping houses, taking risks, and landing that special someone who’s move-in ready…
SHE’S GOT CURB APPEAL
Rian Sutter grew up with the finer things in life. Spending summers in The Hamptons was a normal occurrence for her until her parents lost everything years ago. Now Rian and her sister are getting their life, and finances, back on track through real estate. Not only do they buy and sell houses to the rich and famous, but they finally have the capital to flip their very own beachfront property. But when she inadvertently catches the attention of a sexy stranger who snaps up every house from under her, all bets are off…
HE’S A FIXER UPPER
Pierce Whitfield doesn’t normally demo kitchens, install dry wall, or tear apart a beautiful woman’s dreams. He’s just a down-on-his-luck lawyer who needed a break from the city and agreed to help his brother work on a few homes in the Hamptons. When he first meets Rian, the attraction is undeniable. But when they start competing for the same pieces of prime real estate, the early sparks turn into full-blown fireworks. Can these passionate rivals turn up the heat on their budding romance—without burning down the house?
I FLIPPING LOVE YOU, set in the Shacking Up world, follows two people, both working in real estate, who find themselves vying for the same properties in the Hamptons, leading to a sometimes-not-so-friendly competition.
I Flipping Love You by Helena Hunting is the third contemporary romance in the Shacking Up series. I haven’t read the previous books, but jumped in with no issues. Summer in the Hamptons flipping houses and falling in love. Yes, please! I had a lot of fun listening to the narrations of Rose Dioro & Jacob Morgan. A dog, growth and swoons made this the perfect summer listen.
Coffee Dates with I Flipping Love You
- First Date: I loved the setup for how Pierce Whitfield and Rian Sutter met. It was awkward, snarky and the chemistry between them zinged. Pierce is spending the time in the Hamptons helping his brother flip houses after a debacle at his family firm where he works as their patent lawyer. Rian and her twin sister spent their childhood in the Hamptons until their family lost everything. The two sisters live together and sell real estate while diligently saving to buy their first home to flip. I loved the setup and couldn’t wait to see Pierce and Rian tango.
- Second Date: I loved the second encounter between these two. Pierce finds himself quite smitten with Rian and loves the thrill of the chase. Rian on the other handle is in deep denial, despite the sexy dreams she’s having nightly about him. She refuses to believe he is truly interested. Rian is the more reserved twin and doesn’t see herself as desirable, particularly by Mr. Yummy. But the Hamptons is small and soon these two are bumping into each other everywhere. I loved the banter and the interaction with both of their siblings. It wasn’t long before the inevitable happened and it was hot, a little funny and felt genuine.
- Third Date: I loved seeing the competition between families and when these two got together with their siblings the teasing banter, and tension pulled me in. Complications arise when Rian thinks Pierce and her brother have betrayed them. The girls have secrets and once Pierce figures it out everything falls into place. Thankfully, the drama wasn’t overdone and allowed for character growth, declarations and plenty of swoons-worthy, melt your heart moments.
I listened to I Flipping Love You and delighted in Rose Dioro and Jacob Morgan’s narration. I felt they captured everyone’s voice, the playful tone and the sexual energy. From pacing to tone they compliment each other allowing for smooth transitions and happy ears.
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Reading this book contributed to these challenges:
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
I love HGTV and I love books involving anything to do with home renovation so this looks perfect for me! Adding to my wishlist!
Kimberly
This was such fun. I hope you enjoy it Katerine.
Debbie Haupt - The Reading Frenzy
I have this in print and I was wondering if I could just jump in w/book 3. Thanks Pal!
Great review as always. Its going back on the list
Kimberly
Enjoy!
Lorna
I keep seeing this around. Maybe someday I can get to it. I love watching a lot of those flipping shows. Thanks!
Kimberly
This was a fun one Lorna 🙂
Angela Adams
Between the book’s title and cover, I can’t decide which is more enticing. Thanks for the post.
Kimberly
*Nods and check out cover again
blodeuedd
I do love house flipping shows so 😉
Kimberly
Me too!
Rowena
This was such a great read for me so I’m glad to see that you enjoyed it as well. I’m going to check out the audiobook. I need more of that in my life. Great review, Kim!
Kimberly
The audiobook was such fun. As for the question you asked, I will be reading it this weekend and will let you know 🙂
Ash
I’m not big on romances. But that cover! Yum!
Kimberly
I tend to prefer the subgenres of romance like romantic suspense but this was such a fun listen.
Melliane
Oh it sounds fun and I love when we have siblings in the story too!
Kimberly
Yes and the siblings of the couple traded barbs left and right. It was hilarious.
Nadene
I never had the opportunity to read this author before. However, when I came across this book I knew I had to get it. Can’t wait to read it.
Kimberly
This was my first by her. Happy reading!
kindlemom1
Okay this is kind of funny because ever since our vacation last week we’ve been watching the show Fixer Upper LOL! I think I would like this one Kim!
Kimberly
I’ve been sick and we’ve had HGTV on it the background and keep getting sucked in!
Angela @ Simply Angela
I’ve been wondering about this series. I usually avoid any type of home improvement books because I live in the Money Pit lol but a few have been catching my interest and now your review has me itching to read this one.
Kimberly
Hahaha. The girls are trying to purchase their first flip, so not a ton of talk about that,
Sam@WLABB
It’s been a while since I read a book from Hunting. I have the first book in this series, and really need to start it. You have me wanting to maybe do the audio instead. Good narration can sometimes make the story even better.
Kimberly
This was my first experience with the author. I really want the siblings stories now so I will be grabbing the next one.
Anne @ The Reading Life
Great review! I know how painful it can be when books like this have bad chemistry.
Kimberly
Agreed, but Hunting had me hooked from the beginning.
Jenea's Book Obsession
This sounds so good Kim! I have this one and hope to get the first two books soon.
Kimberly
Yay. Enjoy Jenea.