I know you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover but this cover is hot and drew me in. It does a perfect job summarizing the book. ~ Paige, Guilty Pleasures
Description:
Joel Anderson doesn’t take anything seriously.
Not his relationships, which have been few and far between since his brutal divorce. Not the drama of working in a tattoo parlor, which seems to be around every corner. When things get him down, he smiles and cracks a joke. But he’s not the kind of man you cross, or you’ll find yourself at the wrong end of his fists.
Annika Belousov takes everything seriously.
Like her job as a reality television producer, given that she typically has something to prove. Or her love life, which is defined by a series of requirements — affluent, ambitious, accomplished, to name a few. Definitely her family, who worked their whole lives to afford her every opportunity, a sacrifice she doesn’t take lightly. When she’s tapped to produce a reality show at Joel’s shop, she doesn’t think twice, just goes in for the kill, as if there were any other way.
The second Annika walks into Joel’s shop, he makes it his mission to crack her open, but she’s not having it. He’s all wrong — too crass, too hairy, too un-serious. But it doesn’t take her long to find out there’s more to him than smirks and tattoos. And what she finds could put her career and his heart on the line.
Not that Joel cares. Because for the first time in a long time, he’s found his tonic.
Review copy provided for an honest review
At first glance the main characters are complete opposites. Joel is our bearded, tatted, surly male 
whose has a chip on his shoulder. He’s still hung up on his past and uses his snarky personality to keep his walls up. Over the course of the book, you can see his walls come down. Feel his emptiness melt when he meets Annika.
Annika is labeled as the ice Queen. She is a bit frosty when working but let’s her guard down with her family. She is smitten with Joel and tries to hold off on starting a relationship but their chemistry is so hot it radiates from the pages.
While they may look like complete opposites they both have strong family values , love deeply and won’t go down without a fight. I was surprised all the emotions I felt while reading this book. I was laughing, crying, enraged, hopeful. And that occurred in one chapter.
I enjoyed the ancillary characters as well. They added to the charm of the book. They helped keep the story flowing without adding any unnecessary drama.
Sounds good…thanks Paige for the review