Reading Order Guide
Hot & Hammered Reading Order
Complete Order
All 3 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Hot & Hammered series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Fix Her Up
A steamy, fun Adult contemporary romance built around fake relationship, brothers best friend, sports. 384 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Love Her or Lose Her
A steamy, emotional Adult contemporary romance built around marriage in crisis, couples therapy, renovation. 336 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Tools of Engagement
A steamy, witty Adult contemporary romance built around enemies to lovers, renovation, fake dating. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
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Hot & Hammered Series Questions
Read the Hot & Hammered series in publication order: 1. Fix Her Up, 2. Love Her or Lose Her, 3. Tools of Engagement. This is the intended reading order by Tessa Bailey.
The Hot & Hammered series has 3 books totaling 1,072 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Hot & Hammered series runs 4.0/5 average spice, ranging from 4 to 4. Expect heat.
Start with Fix Her Up — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Fix Her Up breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.
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