Make Me: A Broke and Beautiful Novel

From the acclaimed #1 New York Times bestselling author of "It Happened One Summer" and "Hook, Line, and Sinker," comes an engaging and witty tale about three friends navigating life and love. Russell Hart, a rugged construction worker, has been enamored with Abby Sullivan since he first saw her. However, he doubts that a sophisticated woman like her could ever truly find happiness with someone like him, who comes from a blue-collar background. Despite his reservations, he secretly yearns for her attention, wishing she wouldn't see him only as her personal hero, a role he cherishes immensely.Abby, overwhelmed with the responsibility of saving her family's business, has little time for romance. To complicate matters, her friend Russell behaves like an attractive yet overprotective giant each time their group of friends steps out, hindering her from finding a partner. But everything changes when a close call results in Russell spending the night at her place, triggering unexpected fantasies about his physique, complete with chest hair and tattoos.Russell’s attempts to maintain a distance only push Abby to see beyond his gruff demeanor, prompting her to face her own emotions. Determined to shift their relationship from the friend zone to something more, Abby is ready to explore the undeniable chemistry between them. The story captures the playful and heartfelt interactions between the characters, with a particular focus on the delightful and spirited exchanges between Russell and Abby, as highlighted by Library Journal's starred review for its depth and engaging nature.