The story follows Crystal, a personal trainer and also a fitness influencer who has really learned to love her body. I was blown away by the back and wouldn’t hesitate to read Lea’s next book it ended up being pretty solid. The tone is light and a bit funny, with some more emotional moments and touches of steam.

These two strangers can’t stop arguing, but the sparks that fly between them are unmistakable. I couldn’t resist this adorable cover, and it really captures the mood very well: this laid-back romance features a curvy, (mostly) confident heroine and a muscular hero who acts like an alpha but secretly has a love center. This light-hearted debut takes a while to find its footing, but it began to shine when it did. But when a photo of them goes viral, rampant internet trolls put their budding relationship to the ultimate test. Bound by family, fitness, and cheesy pick-up lines, they may have found their match. In the run-up to her grandparents’ wedding, Crystal discovers that Scott’s muscular exterior hides a tender heart.

But after an escalating series of beatings, the last thing they expect is to find themselves at their grandparents’ engagement party. Sparks fly as these ultra-competitive opponents battle for dominance in the gym. With little energy left for men after her recent breakup, she instead finds solace in the gym, her place of strength and positivity.Įnter Fireman Scott Ritchie, the snooty new gym-goer who routinely steals his favorite squat rack. Curvy fitness influencer Crystal Chen built her career by breaking with gym stereotypes and largely ignoring trolls.

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