Muscles and Monsters by Ashley Bennett | SPICY monster romance + cake disaster

the deal by Elle Kennedy | fake dating a hockey player

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1789499/fan_mail/new] This week on The Book Fix, your hosts Yajaira and Cheli dive into The Deal by Elle Kennedy — the college hockey romance that basically set the standard for fake dating done right. Hannah Wells is confident in most areas of her life—except when it comes to romance. Determined to finally get her crush’s attention, she makes a deal with Garrett Graham, the cocky (and very annoying) captain of the hockey team: she’ll tutor him to save his GPA, and in return, he’ll pretend to date her to make another guy jealous. Simple… until it’s not. Garrett just wants to keep his hockey career on track, but what starts as a mutually beneficial arrangement quickly turns into something neither of them expected. The lines blur, the chemistry hits hard, and suddenly “pretend” isn’t enough. We’re breaking down the tension, the banter, and why this book still has readers hooked years later. Is it overhyped… or is it that addictive? Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share [https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share] become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFix [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] buy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix] Business Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.com follow us on Tiktok! ♡  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix]

Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert | she hit him with her car and he fell in love

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1789499/fan_mail/new]  On this week’s episode of the Book Fix Podcast, your hosts Yajaira and Cheli are baking the cover (and trying not to ruin it) while reviewing Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert—a chaotic, cozy romance about Eve, a well-meaning hot mess who accidentally hits a rigid, control-loving B&B owner with her car and ends up working (and living) with him, turning their enemies-to-lovers tension into something unexpectedly sweet and steamy. We chat about what makes their dynamic work, our favorite moments, and whether our bake survives the chaos (spoiler: barely).  Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share [https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share] become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFix [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] buy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix] Business Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.com follow us on Tiktok! ♡  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix]

too hot to handle by Tessa Bailey | stranded with a hot biker

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1789499/fan_mail/new] This week on The Book Fix, we’re firing up the ovens for another Bake Fix challenge—turning the book cover into a cake. While we attempt to recreate the swoony cover of The Simple Wild (and hopefully not flambé the kitchen), we’re diving into the chaotic, romantic road-trip story inside the book. After a spectacular culinary meltdown, chef Rita Clarkson is already questioning her life choices when she ends up stranded in the middle of nowhere, New Mexico with her three estranged siblings and a broken car. Enter Jasper Ellis: a dangerously charming biker with a reputation he’d rather escape. What starts as a rescue quickly turns into undeniable chemistry as Rita and Jasper are thrown together for a few intense days. But with Rita’s life elsewhere and Jasper tied to the town that misunderstands him, they have limited time to figure out whether their connection is just a spark—or something worth rewriting their futures for. Join us as we break down the tropes, the tension, and the small-town swoon factor while we attempt to bake the cover into cake form. Will our decorating skills rise to the occasion, or will this Bake Fix end in total frosting chaos? Either way, there will be romance, crumbs, and questionable baking decisions. 🍰📚 Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share [https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share] become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFix [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] buy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix] Business Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.com follow us on Tiktok! ♡  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix]

Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree | our cake looks nothing like the book

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1789499/fan_mail/new] On this episode of The Book Fix, we’re diving into the cozy fantasy that took the internet by storm: Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree. The story follows Viv, a battle-weary orc mercenary who decides she’s done with swords, bounties, and bloodshed. Instead of chasing monsters, she wants something radical: a peaceful life running the first coffee shop in the city of Thune. The only problem? No one in town even knows what coffee is. As Viv tries to turn roasted beans into a thriving business, she faces skeptical locals, lingering enemies from her violent past, and the chaos of building something completely new. Along the way she gathers an unexpected crew of friends who help transform a risky dream into a warm community built on pastries, fresh brews, and second chances. Meanwhile, in true Book Fix fashion, we’re temporarily rebranding ourselves as The Bake Fix and attempting to recreate the Legends & Lattes cover… as a cake. Expect questionable decorating choices, frosting disasters, and a lot of discussion about whether we’d survive running a fantasy coffee shop (spoiler: probably not). It’s cozy vibes, found family, and pastry-powered entrepreneurship—plus our chaotic baking attempt. Grab a latte and join us. ☕🎂 Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share [https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share] become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFix [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] buy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix] Business Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.com follow us on Tiktok! ♡  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix]

Muscles and Monsters by Ashley Bennett | SPICY monster romance + cake disaster

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1789499/fan_mail/new] This week on The Book Fix, we’re reviewing Muscles & Monsters by Ashley Bennett, a cozy monster romance that combines gym culture, supernatural creatures, and a very sweet love story. The book follows Tegan, a cake decorator whose day goes completely off the rails when a wedding cake disaster leaves her scrambling—until she’s helped by Atlas, a massive wolven who works at Leviathan Fitness. After their chaotic first meeting, Atlas invites Tegan to the gym anytime she needs help lifting her cakes. Instead, Tegan decides she wants to lift them herself and signs up for a membership to build her strength. As the two spend more time together at the gym, their friendship quickly turns into attraction. Between workouts, flirtation, and some very primal monster instincts, Tegan and Atlas begin exploring what a relationship between a human and a monster could really look like. But this episode also marks the debut of a brand new segment: The Bake Fix. Inspired by Tegan’s cake decorating skills, we attempted to bake a cake that looks exactly like the cover of the book… and honestly, the resemblance is uncanny. Join us as we talk monster romance, gym monsters, and reveal our Bake Fix creation. 🍰💪🐺 Support the show [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share [https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_share] become our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFix [https://www.patreon.com/BookFix] buy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfix] Business Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.com follow us on Tiktok! ♡  https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix [https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix]