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The Build Up by Tati Richardson
5.0

This was a super fun read for me!

I have to say that I think I was even more obsessed with this book from the jump because it takes place in Atlanta. I loved all the references to landmarks and well known places in the city. It was so fun!

Read this for:
- Workplace romance
- Plus size rep
- Forced Proximity
- Just a hookup
- He's gone for her

Ari is trying to start over and is finding herself back in the same situation she was trying to leave behind. She is once again attracted and then becoming involved with her co-worker Porter. She can't have the same thing happen where it effects her job. This time she forces herself to not let herself truly fall for Porter.

Porter is totally gone for Ari from the start. This man wants to be her one and only and you can tell by all the moves he makes to support her, and show his affection.

I loved the plus size representation that was included. It painted a realistic picture showing the challenges Ari encountered in the workplace, relationships and her day to day life.

The chemistry between Ari and Porter was felt throughout the book. The fact that they were an older couple was also great to see represented in romance.

Can't wait to read more from Tati Richardson!