Title: Work It Out
Author: Eva Siedler
Type: Fiction
Genre: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Publisher: Entangled: Amara
Date published: January 29, 2024
A complimentary digital copy of this book was kindly provided by Entangled Publishing in exchange for an honest review.
With the lead role in a huge action film up for grabs, actor Jake Newman has ninety days to get in shape. How does a man grow abs without the tabloids watching his every move? By sneaking off to a high-end health resort in his Arizona hometown to supersize his biceps…Thor style. Oh, and hope no one discovers the real reason he bailed from Los Angeles—or the teeny little health issue he’s hoping to keep from everyone.
Especially his cute, sunshiny, and absolute hard-ass new trainer.
Former gymnast Rayah Summers has poured everything she has into her desert a full-service resort that helps people transform their bodies and lifestyles. But a run of bad luck has her on the brink of bankruptcy —and the Hollywood hunk with insanely sexy dimples is all that’s standing between her and disaster.
Now everything depends on her her future, her roof over her head, and especially her trainers—who are more family than employees. Rayah can’t afford for anything to go wrong… and no one’s able to explain why Jake Newman keeps collapsing during even the lightest workouts. Now it’s a balance beam nightmare, with Rayah trying to keep her business afloat—all while managing her staff’s drama, keeping her celebrity client a secret, and not falling for him or his devilishly sexy grin. And it’s just a matter of time before Jake’s secrets threaten not only her dreams, but the chosen family she’s found…
⤖ My Review ⬻
I really enjoyed Work It Out by Eva Siedler! Having never read anything by that author before, and not having too much experience with the publisher before this, I was really in the dark as to how I was going to feel about this book. I’m not gonna lie, the unfamiliarity added a small layer of excitement and curiosity to my reading experience.
And I’m happy to share that I was very pleasantly surprised! I really liked the main characters, the side characters, and the setting. Each character felt well-developed and unique, making it easy to get invested in their individual stories and relationships. The setting, while not overly described, was depicted more through vibes and how the characters interacted with it, creating the perfect backdrop for the story of Work It Out.
The story progressed at a good pace, there was great chemistry between the two love interests, and while some parts were funny, there were some serious topics that were tackled as well. This balance of lighthearted moments and deeper themes made the book feel well-rounded and engaging. I have to say I also appreciated how Siedler handled the serious issues with sensitivity and depth.
I was invested from the start and really enjoyed myself throughout Work It Out. In the future, I’ll definitely be reading more by Siedler! This book has left me eager to explore more of this author’s work and see what other love stories might be in store for readers.