Guest Review: All Screwed Up by Beth Bolden & Brittany Cournoyer

Griffin Caldwell can’t wait to make a fresh start: new job, new town, new house. He’s even realized the lifelong dream of owning his own home. Except when he arrives, nothing is what he expected, and Griffin’s celebration turns from triumphant to terrible.

Not only is his “cute bungalow” a derelict heap, it needs major remodeling work to be livable. And it turns out there’s only one person in town who’s even willing to commit to the project.

The first time David Webber talks to Griffin about his disaster zone of a house, he’d like nothing better than to hang up the phone. But he’s stuck. All his grumpy behavior has gotten him is a whole stack of bad reviews online and no clients.

From the moment they collide over a busted toilet, sparks and snark fly. The only thing that might be hotter than their mutual animosity is their intense chemistry.

Neither of them wants to admit it at first but as the project evolves and their lives intertwine, maybe what they’re working on isn’t just a house. It might even be proof that a caring partnership can build a strong, long-lasting foundation--and an even fiercer love.

Reviewer: Shee Reader

Griffin is embarking on his first independent adventure as an adult. He took the chance to buy a house he’d never seen, and then discovered why that was just the kind of thing people recommend you *don’t* ever do. Griffin is a complete sweetheart who works at a pet supply store and wants his first home to be his haven. Sadly, he has neither the skills to work on it himself, nor a brilliant contractor until David Webber realised he had to do something huge to save his dad’s construction company.

David is opinionated and inflexible, and his belligerent attitude is not given to customer service, but no-one else will touch Griffin’s money pit, and David can’t secure work from anywhere else thanks to honest (and damning) online reviews.

It’s not exactly a meet-cute, but the fire and spark are definitely present and the scene is set for a wonderful transformation of Griffin’s home, and David’s business. Plus, a cheeky best friend, supportive parents and a happily ever after that was divine! I adored the prickly David and sweet Griffin, the kittens and charming, funny dialogue. This book was a joy!

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.