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The fan-favorite, HGTV-inspired rom-com trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Tessa Bailey, now in a single volume!

Hair, makeup, clothing, decor... everything in Bethany Castle's world is organized, planned, and styled to perfection. Which is why the homes she designs for her family's real estate business are the most coveted in town. The only thing not perfect? Her track record with men. She's on a dating hiatus and after helping her friends achieve their dreams, Bethany finally has time to focus on her own: flip a house, from framework to furnishings, all by herself. Except her older brother runs the company and refuses to take her seriously.

Sawyer Beckett is at it again! That baby, whose Mama gave him all that drama? Well, she's all grown up and ready to date! And Sawyer is not happy about it. So he's written another guide, full of "helpful advice", for all the horny lil' punks that think they stand a chance of getting near his angel Presley.

The Shields security team accepts missions in the grey area of both law and morality that no one else wants or can handle. They’re a ragtag bunch of special ops soldiers, ex-government agents, and hackers wrangled by a former construction worker who aspired to be a superhero’s sidekick when he grew up. What could go wrong when they turn their sights on a human trafficking ring that might have been the reason their coordinator’s sister disappeared nearly thirty years ago?

Konstantin is determined to get even with his Russian mafia kingpin ex-boyfriend, Levin. The jerk sidelined him, banishing him to unlikely babysitters for safekeeping—a den of foreign agents trying to take down the entire operation.

When Karolena answered an ad for a live-in housekeeper responsible for taking care of at least a dozen guys, she was obviously desperate. Although she hadn’t realized they were spies and assassins when she accepted the position, it could work out for the best since the Shields’ headquarters might be the only place she’s safe from the evil ex hunting her. That is, if she doesn’t give in to the two agents that live across the hall who tempt her to do things that could be dangerous to her still-healing heart.

Ruby typically supports a team of do-gooder assassins from the safety of her supercomputer in their command center. She’s dragged into danger when hackers attack her, empty millions from her crypto wallet, and threaten the global economy by tampering with blockchain technology. Worse, her attraction to two of the agents she works with—Ace and Liam—is a distraction none of them can afford, especially when she winds up sharing a bed with them for her own safety.

The crew is back and they're dirtier than ever. Five sexy men with a penchant for love and lust in any variation have formed a crew. They work hard and play harder - together. Though their partnership began in construction, renovating houses and selling them for a mint, they've formed a bond around their shared goal to provide women, and each other, with the ultimate sexual experience.

When James was a kid, he aspired to be a superhero’s sidekick. He’s never enjoyed being the boss. Not while working for the Powertools and not in his love life. Fortunately, his husband and wife are far better at assuming control than he is. With each of his spouses stepping up to be the foreman of their own crews, James is left wondering what there is for a cute, hyper-organized former construction worker to do in Middletown. Sure, he could play house husband for his spouses, and the rest of their sometimes lovers, while taking care of their ever-expanding family.

Walker and Dane are a team. Best friends doesn’t even begin to cover what they are to each other. Nothing can break the bond they forged during their tumultuous teenaged years or strengthened during their time in the military. Except Joy. Dane’s first crush and Walker’s stepsister, Joy has always had the power to throw a wrench in their lives, even if she never realized her own allure. So when she shows up at Hot Rods motorcycle shop, a newborn in her arms, nine months after they slept with her before leaving town to prevent another mistake…they know life is about to change.

Griff Coleman used to be the happiest man in the world, until a doped-up kid killed his wife in a bank robbery. Emma Keeton, a five-foot-three package of energy, comes barreling into his life. They’re thrown together when Griff is put in charge of building a restaurant where Emma will be chef. Emma oozes sex appeal, an appeal Griff finds irresistible. Emma has never been interested in anything long-term with a man. Her feelings change as she and Griff spend so many hours together. But Griff still has to let go of the past and accept her as part of his future.

Dax Coleman has it all - money in the bank, a job he loves, and an address book filled with the names of women who only want a good time. He’s never had a problem charming a woman into his bed. He meets his match when Kelcey Ewing comes to Lanville. A former roommate of his brothers’ girlfriends, Kelcey is as serious as Dax is carefree. He considers it his personal goal to loosen up Kelcey so she has fun - preferably in his bed.

Dave knows where he’s needed most is back home, helping his wife rebuild her business—and her dreams—which burned to the ground while they were partying with friends. Resentment could be the final nail in the crew’s coffin if they can’t find a way to move forward together. Because in addition to their careers, the Powertools’ intimate bond is in jeopardy. It’s up to them to find a way to strengthen it, even if it means grinding away at the past in order to prepare for a bright future.

An accident on the Hot Rods construction site draws Mike to Middletown. Not to assume his role as foreman, but to help his best friend, Joe, learn the ropes. It’s his turn to be caught off balance when his wife delivers shocking news. The rest of the Powertools crew join them to attend a wedding at their friends’ motorcycle garage, Hot Rides. The night could change everything—both personally and professionally. Because while celebrating their friends’ new commitment, it’s nearly impossible to deny the strength of their own complicated bonds or the fact that they’re evolving.

Rye Coleman falls in lust with Alaina May the first time she walks into the office of his construction firm. During the tour of the old house that she wants to renovate, that lust takes over when Alaina falls on a broken step, right into his arms. Sex is hard and fast, and he imagines a lot more of it - until she tells him she’s the sister of the woman who humiliated him in front of the entire town three years ago. Rye refuses to have anything personal to do with Alaina. But Alaina is determined to convince Rye she’s nothing like her sister.

Sola doubted her instincts after her best friend and partner on the Shields security team, Aarav, acted for months like the attraction between them didn’t exist. One wild night on their boss’s private jet proves she was spot on even if she has no idea where their relationship will go from there.

Guilt and shame made it impossible for Agent Jordan Mikalski to look the love of his life in the eye. Wren Asbery’s mourning threw her into a deep depression she wasn’t sure she’d ever climb out of, made worse by Jordan’s abandonment in the time of her greatest need. After years of slow healing, they realize they’re both attracted to the same man, which means they have some things to figure out fast. Will Kason Cox be doomed to lust after two people who can’t stand each other, or will he be able to become the glue that sticks them back together?

Morgan is happy that her best friend Kate is expecting the crew's littlest member, but helping renovate a room for a nursery is more than she can bear. Baby furniture and pastel paint are a painful reminder that she and Joe can't - and will never - conceive. There's no hiding it from the rest of the close-knit crew, either. True to their unique brand of love, the gang rallies to find a non-traditional solution to alleviate their friends' suffering.

Though they're each on the hunt for the perfect presents for their loved ones, they soon realize the gifts they give each other day in and day out are the most valuable sort. Spending time together and sharing their passions - not only for sexy ménages in every variation - has helped them thrive despite life's ups and downs.