Title | : | The Bodybuilder's Shy Girl |
Author | : | |
Rating | : | |
ISBN | : | - |
Language | : | English |
Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
Number of Pages | : | 69 |
Publication | : | Published November 30, 2022 |
When a guy a head taller than the other men at the gym, with massive muscles and sexy tattoos, decides to give you a personal tour at your new job, his size is the first thing you notice. Yet Caleb's midnight blue eyes are so gentle when they lock on mine. He's older, funny, confident . . . and somehow makes me feel a bit less shy.
But I'm supposed to be moving soon. Can I stop myself from falling for him so hard and fast, especially when he's already treating me like his girlfriend?
Every touch, every rasp of his deep voice, sends my heart spiraling.
Having such an intense man completely focused on me makes me feel like anything is possible.
Even standing up for myself, and deciding how to live my own life. ***
Note: This story was previously published in, "It's Not the Size of the Story That Matters" - A Multi-Author Short Reads Romance Collection
This book is the prequel to the Mackton Mechanics series.
This "high heat & sweet" romance is filled with adorable moments, instant love, and a HEA.
The Bodybuilder's Shy Girl Reviews
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This was cute, but it just felt like something was missing. I read a tons of instalove, and it can be done where you feel an emotional connection between the MCs. This didn’t have that. I also didn’t like that the hero has a single conversation with the heroine and then he propositions her. It just felt sleazy since I didn’t feel any love between them. It wasn’t terrible, just fell flat for me. However I might give this author another try.
Safe. Hero’s past isn’t mentioned except to say he’s been celibate. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to her hero. Small OM drama, no ow, no cheating or sharing or abuse. HEA with epilogue one year out. -
Brianna and Caleb had instant connection, although at first I thought Caleb was a little too much too soon, he soon showed me how much he thought of Brianna by how much he would support her, encourage her and protect her. I enjoyed seeing their connection grow.
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This was a cute, quick read. Some sexy times, some drama, and some love thrown in.
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I gave this one a pretty high rating. I did really like it and both characters. I felt it moved a little too fast but it worked for me.
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My reviews always contain spoilers, I write them so I can remember the story.
Brianna has gotten a second job to help with expenses and buy furniture for her new apartment. Her dad is overbearing and controlling, she has fought hard to prove she can make it on her own. Her new job is at Lift & Grind a gym mostly used by bodybuilders. There she meets Caleb, he is an amateur bodybuilder who also owns his own roofing company. He is instantly in love with Brianna and asks her out and they share a sweet and sexy first kiss. She tells him she’s not sure, she needs this job and doesn’t want to jeopardize it by dating. She does agree the next time he asks her, there is a connection between them and she wants to explore it. After dinner they go to his place where kissing leads to him giving her oral. When her dad calls she’s worried because her apartment isn’t ready yet and if he sees it barley furnished he will make her leave with him. Caleb talks her into letting him help. He gets her keys and while she’s at her other job he furnishes her whole apartment. She’s so surprised and happy with everything. More kisses and sexy times, she’s a virgin he has been celibate a while. When her dad arrives early the next day Caleb is still there. Her dad is not happy with her and leaves because he’s intimidated by Caleb.
Her dad causes more problems when he overhears Brianna and her sister Natalie talking, he now knows where she works and comes there and drags her out. She’s saved by another bodybuilder, Adam and Caleb. Scared of the two big guys her father tells her he is disowning her and leaves.
The three leave for the competition where Caleb wins first place and Adam second place.
I love yous and an epilogue one year later with them on their honeymoon. Brianna has a civil relationship with her dad now. -
I really think I have fallen in love with Novellas (if they are done right) and there is something about the books written by Haley Travis that make me always want to read more of them.
This story focus' on Brianna, a girl who has always been stuck in the shadows as a "show pony" for her father's image, and Caleb, a bodybuilder who sees something in Brianna that she has trouble seeing herself.
I always thought the idea of instalove would turn me off since most of the time that is not the way it happens in real life, but for some reason with these stories, it has me believing that anything is possible in the real world. Plus, when you throw in the spice and the obvious chemistry between the two main characters, you really can't lose.
I will say that I was not expecting a certain part of the story to happen the way it happened- I was shocked and surprised not only at what happened but at how it continued further into the story. This particular situation was not just a one and done sort of thing and I loved it.
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Brianna has been living under her overbearing father's control her whole life. When he gets a job out of town, she decides to stay and live on her own. She has a small apartment but to furnish the apartment, she needs a second part-time job. She needs to prove to her father she can make it on her own. She gets a second job as a receptionist at a gym. Her first day there she sees a huge bodybuilder named Caleb who she can't take her eyes off. When her new boss gets called away, Caleb introduces her to all of the machines in the gym. He even asks her out on a date.
Caleb loves building his body and and working out. He owns a construction company for a day job but spends lots of time working out in the gym in preparation for the upcoming bodybuilder competition. Girls flock to him in droves but he has no interest in them. Then he sees Brianna and falls instantly for her. He will do whatever it takes to make the shy beauty his even if he has to protect her from her father.
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It’s possible to find love at the gym.
I really liked this over the top instalove story. It was entertaining and enjoyable with a couple of exceptions. The characters were interesting and likable for the most part. Brianna’s parents were lame. Her mom wouldn’t stick up for herself or her kids. Her dad was a bully and a controlling jerk. Brianna and Caleb met after her interview for a job at the gym. They were immediately attracted to each other. Caleb was already showing signs of his protective and possessive nature with regards to Brianna. Brianna wasn’t used to having someone that seemed larger than life be interested in her and want to get to know her better. It was super sweet but also steamy. There was a tiny bit of drama but it resolved well. I loved their happily ever after. I wish there was another epilogue further out but that’s just because I’m greedy. I recommend reading this book. -
Brianna is a shy young lady who has just landed a part time jot b at a gym. She connects with Caleb and the sparks ignite between them. As these two get to know each other her father has other plans, ones that has her moving back home. Brianna is determined to keep her independent status regardless of what her father wants. When her father comes and tries to grab her the men from the gym comes to the rescue with Caleb leading the charge. Will he and Brianna get their chance for a happily ever after? This story kept me glued to the pages!
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This novella had the right amount of spice mixed in with the plot. You meet Caleb who is gentle, loving, and overprotective of what he considers his, and you meet Brianna who is sweet, caring, and very shy. They see each other and immediately fall in love. Be prepared to fall in love with these two when you read this story, they feel like someone you would know and would want to be friends with. It is super easy to get lost in this novella.
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Short, steamy, sweet, instalove story!! This was such cute read. Brianna was a shy and sweet person trying to make her own way in life. Caleb was also sweet and wanted to protect and take care of Brianna. There was chemistry from the start that created some pretty steamy moments. The storyline was short but good. This read held my attention and I read it in one go. Very enjoyable read!!.
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Brianna is trying to be an adult and do things for her like get a job, get a house etc but her dad wants her home where he can keep an eye on her. Caleb is a bodybuilder and likes Brianna. Although Brianna feels a little coddled she does want to get to know Caleb although her father has other plans for her. It was a sweet story and I loved the characters. The story was good as well. Can’t wait to meet Adam and his HEA.
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Caleb (H) sees Brianna (h), the new receptionist at the gym where he trains, and instantly falls for her. He steps into her life, sweet and protective of her and wants to keep her safe from her controlling father. Things move quickly as the pair get to know one another in this hot and steamy instalove age gap quickie romance! Fun because this includes Adam, another member at the gym, and Natalie, Brianna's sister, from Adam's Angel.
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3.25✯
°Virgin heroine
°Hero's been celibate for years
°Insta love/lust
°Sweet protective possessive alpha hero (not OTT)
°Sweet likeable heroine
°No OW/OM drama
°No separation
°No condoms
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°No pushing away
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Brianna is searching for a second job, so that she has never to relay on her controlling father again. She gets a job at the Lift&Grind gym. Caleb sees Brianna at the gym and is instantly smitten. He just knows she is the One. Now he just needs to show Brianna how good they can be together 🥰🥰 Instalove, age gap, romantic, OTT, steamy, with a bit family drama and safe with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍😍
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great steamy hot read
This is a very quick steamy instalove read. Caleb takes one look at Brianna and knows she’s the one for him. But if her father has her way she’ll be moving back to Chicago right away. But Caleb is sure he can help her love trumps everything. I loved it his story. Fast quick read, hot and steamy. -
Loved Caleb and Brianna's story. There's something about all these Oakton men that make them special. So loving and protective. Great novella!.
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I really liked Caleb