THE FIX UP is Book 1 in Tawna Fenske's First Impressions series. Ben Langley is both a sexy science geek and a reluctant businessman. His first meeting with PR woman Holly Colvin is entertaining and Tawna Fenske creates sparks and chemistry from the moment they first meet. I love romances with a makeover involved, and I love heroes who are geeks, and Ben has a sweet and sexy Clark Kent charm. Holly is a strong woman with some vulnerability and emotional baggage because of her ex. The flirty and super sexy vibe between Ben and Holly as she updates his wardrobe and builds his confidence makes THE FIX UP fun to read. Whether Ben succumbs to his father's view of what he needs to be in order to take over the company, or whether he remains who he is intrinsically is the question that runs throughout THE FIX UP.

At first I thought Ben's father would somehow be the villain in this story who tries to keep Ben and Holly apart. However, while Ben's dad is a slightly sleazy corporate jerk, it's Holly's doubts that almost keep her from finding happiness. Being a career woman married to a control freak who plotted to keep her from working soured Holly on the idea of marriage and taking a chance on love again. Finding herself attracted to an executive and mixing business with pleasure brings up all of Holly's worst fears. Thankfully for her, and the reader, Ben is nothing like her ex or his father but instead is a sensitive geek who is big on cuddling and being genuine. I love how Ben is able to stay true to himself while only using the trappings of a businessman persona when he needs to. The moments of emotional intimacy between Ben and Holly are just as compelling as the more erotic ones and highlight how well-matched they are.

The sweet and effortlessly charming hero in THE FIX UP, mixed with the lively story, and sizzling romance add up to a winning combination. The constant push and pull as Holly tries to resist temptation and give in to her feelings for Ben had me glued to the page. I can't wait to read the next book in this First Impressions series by Tawna Fenske.