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HarleyCharlotte is supposed to be helping Wood Bros. Construction sell our latest rehab project, but all she's done so far is come back to me with more demands. Her client wants changes to the house that I'm not willing to make. Charlotte should know better. For some reason, she's hell bent on bulldozing all my patience and sanity to the breaking point. On top of that, the fact that she won't date me because of something as silly as "professionalism" isn't making these meetings any easier.CharlotteOn the outside, I'm as capable and honest as real estate agents come. Except I have a fatal flaw when it comes to Harley. When he first asked me out, it was easy to turn him down under the guise of professionalism -- he's clearly way more experienced and, uh, too big for me to handle. But now I've caught feelings, and I can't resist coming up with excuses to see him. And now I'm flat-out lying to him about my demanding buyers. The truth It's me...hi, I'm the client; it's me.

77 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 31, 2023

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7,387 reviews71 followers
November 11, 2023
Harley and Charlotte's story is the third book in the series. Harley is the one Wood brother that gets his hands dirty, he is wanting to step away from his brothers and start his own business, but life does not go the path you want.

Charlotte is the realtor in town, who has a crush on Harley, but has kept her distance personal reasons. When the "client" keeps making changes on the house, Harley finds the reason.

Another amazing story and one that has various emotional twist that pulls at your heart and has you wanting more.

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10.2k reviews42 followers
January 4, 2024
"She is as inviting and mouth-watering as a Boston creme donut."

Drilled is the third book in the Wood Brothers series. I loved this book, as it made me laugh and overheat all in the same paragraph. The story is about Charlotte Sinclair, a Realtor who has been exclusively selling the Wood brothers projects, and Harley Wood, the youngest Wood brother who is renovating a house as his own project for the first time. Harley is determined to make this, his first own project away from the Wood brothers company, a success so he can prove to himself and his brothers that he can do it. Harley may not be the smartest of the Wood brothers but he is the biggest and the one that is built the most. He can also do any manual labor required and fix anything needed. When Charlotte saw Harley's project house she fell in love with it and knew she wanted to buy it for herself. But she was afraid to tell him or the brother's what she wanted. So instead she pretended she had a buyer all lined up but they wanted some changes along the way, which of course she wanted done for herself. Now it is getting to the last thing and Harley is on his last nerve with the beautiful but infuriating Charlotte. What will happen when the truth comes out and everyone discovers just what Charlotte wants....both the house and Harley. Let the games begin.
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3,492 reviews22 followers
November 12, 2023
Charlotte came from a very conservative religious background. She has moved away and started her own life as a realtor in town. However she still has her v-card because she has never found a man who was willing to go her speed that she was attracted to. She is very attracted to Harley but gets tongue tied whenever she goes to talk with him about anything besides business. He had once asked her out on a date but she turned him down wanting to be professional and afraid of his player reputation. Now she stays close to him by relaying picky requests from an "interested buyer" . She is scared to tell him that she is the interested buyer.

Harley is risking it all by going out on his own by rehabbing a home. He really wants it to be a success. Working with Charlotte to please a possible buyer is frustrating him. He is very attracted to Charlotte but the one time he asked her out, she turns him down. He can't forget her but is afraid to try again. When she tells him the truth about the buyer and her feelings, he is ready to try again.

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1,162 reviews5 followers
November 5, 2023
This book is part of a series but can be read as a standalone. There were so many things that I loved about this book that I am not even sure where to begin! This author does a wonderful job of bringing these characters together in a way that is both funny and touching. Charlotte is a real estate agent trying to sell the house that Harley is working on. When they first met, Harley asked Charlotte out but did not think that would be professional. Over time she changes her mind and is not sure how to let Harley know.
This book featured some funny and endearing moments. There was some definite steam - which I love!it is a quick, fantastic read that i would recommend to anyone looking for a great book to read!.

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2,696 reviews35 followers
November 10, 2023
Drilled is the third book in the Wood Brothers series. It is a short and steamy, instalove, OTT, age-gap, curvy girl gets her hunky construction guy romance. Charlotte is a 27 year old curvy virgin and real estate agent. Harley is a 37 year old hunky construction worker. He asked Charlotte out some time ago, but she declined him l,stating professionalism since she works with their business. But the truth is she was scared of his big assets, given she's a virgin 😉. She keeps stalling on the sale of the latest house they have rehabbed as she wants it and wants to spend more time with him. When she finally admits it, things get hot and steamy super fast. Their chemistry was pure fire, and we got the happiest ending. I love the Wood Brothers!!.

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2,295 reviews14 followers
November 17, 2023
The third book of Abby Knox' Wood Brothers series is Harley's story, Drilled, a steamy age-gap romance. Real estate agent Charlotte turned down Harley when he asked her out, citing professionalism. What she didn't tell him was that he intimidated her with his reputation and due to her inexperience. So instead she has been making ridiculous demands on behalf of a non-existent client to continue to spend time around him and the house he and his brother's have been working on to sell. Harley is quite prepared to bide his time and wait for her - will he overwhelm her when she finally decides time's up? A sweet and super steamy romance sure to heat you up.

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2,538 reviews75 followers
October 30, 2023
AK saved the best for last! Harley asked Charlotte out but she turned him down. He is determined that she will give him a chance eventually. Charlotte really likes Harley but rumors about him gave her pause. She is too inexperienced to handle a man like him. But she can't stay away from him, he is just so pretty. So she invents excuses to see him, like a schoolgirl with a crush. These two were just so perfect for each other. Once she confesses how she has made up reasons to talk to him, she quickly agrees to a date when he asks. Its just so sweet, how he sees a future with her from the jump. I could have happily spent much more time with them, they made my heart so happy!
2,403 reviews17 followers
November 5, 2023
I loved Drilled Book 3 of Wood Brothers. This time we have Harley, the third Wood brother. He’s obsessed with their real estate agent, Charlotte. She turned him down when he asked her out, but now she regrets it. Charlotte keeps making excuses just to see Harley and she finally needs to just tell him how she feels. Will he still want her when he finds out she was keeping things from him? This is a short and sweet story. I loved the characters. Charlotte has had a different life than some and Harley will give her the world. I would definitely recommend this book and the series.

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Profile Image for Mary Mutisya-Astin.
443 reviews1 follower
November 8, 2023
Charlotte needs to fess up!

Charlotte needs to tell Harley the truth, she is the reason the house isn’t selling, not only because she wants the house for herself but also because she can’t stay away from him.

Harley has openly had a crush on Charlotte for so long but she rejected him, so he thinks she just wants to be difficult. Until one fateful day when they realise how wrong they have been about each other and decide to give it a try.

What they discover can only be described as explosive chemistry and in true Wood Bros fashion, they always get what they want.

Great end to this series. Loved it.

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1,711 reviews4 followers
October 28, 2023
When Harley first met Charlotte the real estate agent he asked her out and she told him it would not be professional to date. Now she is regretting it and is using a fake client to see Harley more. She keeps telling him her fake client wants changes. Charlotte just wants to spend time with Harley but what will he do when he finds out there is no client. This is a fun read, fast paced and sweet with a bit of steam. I love these Wood brothers, they meet the one and they plan on keeping her. Great story.

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3,975 reviews20 followers
November 7, 2023
Harley has had a thing for his real estate agent, Charlotte but ever since he asked out she has been acting different. Her client keeps coming back with other request that he will not do.

Charlotte keeps coming up with outrageous requests that are from a client, so she can spend more time with Harley. What he does not know is the Charlotte is one interested in the house.

How long are this pair going to play cat and mouse before Charlotte gives in?

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1,369 reviews127 followers
November 25, 2023
Harley is the 3rd Wood brother, and Charlotte is the realtor that their construction company uses. He’s asked her out, and she’s turned him down despite her huge crush. He finally gets his chance, and these two go from 0 to 100 in a hot second.

Safe read. With my favorite Wood brother….I want a ride too *pouty face*, with her innocence and him with…well a bunch of other stuff *winks*. Loved these two. Of course we get to see some of our favorites from Fate….like the mayor, Flash. An epilogue and a hea.
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4,703 reviews62 followers
October 28, 2023
Real estate agent Charlotte (h27) keep coming to Harley (H37) with changes that her client supposedly wants on the latest rehab project he’s been spearheading. She’s actually the one behind the demands, hoping to spend time with the man she’s sorry she turned down for a date. Charlotte finally fesses up to Harley and things heat up quickly between the two, even as she deals with the challenges of her upbringing. Sweet and spicy age gap instalove quickie romance with a little bit of angst.
1,548 reviews7 followers
October 31, 2023
This is a fun read, fast paced and sweet with a bit of steam. When Harley first met Charlotte the real estate agent he asked her out and she told him it would not be professional to date. She regrets this instantly, and comes up with a plan to spend more time with him. Once she confesses how she has made up reasons to talk to him, she quickly agrees to a date when he asks. I absolutely adored this book.
2,316 reviews5 followers
November 6, 2023
Harley and Charlotte have been dancing around each other for awhile. After talking with her girlfriends, Charlotte realises she’s holding back for the wrong reasons and decides to take a chance on Harley.
She was brought up by a puritan cult so has some worries but Harley is quick to calms her fears.
Hot, high chemistry and so steamy, two sweethearts find love and a HEA.

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2,240 reviews6 followers
November 7, 2023
This was such a fun story of a sweetly innocent real estate agent, Charlotte, and the schemes she cooks up just to keep seeing Harley, the construction worker she's fallen for. One afternoon is all it takes to wipe away her innocence and have them professing their love to one another. We get to read along during that afternoon and boy it's a steamy one.

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2,266 reviews7 followers
November 27, 2023
Another Wood brother finds his HEA. The realtor who’s been driving him crazy with the special requests from an unknown client has finally gone too far. Charlotte has had a crush on Harley since she laid eyes on him but because of her upbringing and her lack of experience, she’ll do anything to keep seeing him. This was a cute story. Harley and Charlotte are likeable and complement each other, bringing out the best of themselves. I received an arc copy of this book.
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3,999 reviews
November 20, 2024
3.5 stars.

This short story had characters who were likeable and had good connection and chemistry. Charlotte had a very different upbringing to most and Harley was know for not being the brightest (harsh) and a player, these all had an impact on their story and they had to find their own way to deal with them so they could get their HEA.

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1,374 reviews12 followers
October 30, 2023
Funny and naughty

Harley and Charlotte have been working together, they feel a strong attraction, but Charlotte has her reservations although is hard to resist Harley, until she can't, and decides to reach for their HEA. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
10.2k reviews61 followers
October 31, 2023
The author has given us a fast-paced older man/younger woman story that pulls us into the lives of Harley and Charlotte. The story keeps us turning the pages with humor, unspoken desires, doubts, determination and steam.

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192 reviews2 followers
November 3, 2023
Steamy hot from the start!!!

Harley and Charlotte are a sexy couple that were a lot of fun to read. I couldn’t put this book down until the end. Harley knew what he wanted and was patient enough to wait. Charlotte didn’t know how to tell Harley what she really wanted. Their road to each other was great.

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113 reviews
November 4, 2023
Light, fluffy, and high heat. Harley is a total golden retriever, and Charlotte is a sweetheart with a good head on her shoulders. The story felt very quick and could have used some additional development, but was overall an enjoyable read.

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3,750 reviews9 followers
November 6, 2023
Liked the ending of this series as the last Wood brother gets the girl he’s been wanting since he met her. He’s a good looking cinnamon roll type guy who is patient in waiting for the woman who’s been driving him to distraction. Fun easy going read.

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2,435 reviews2 followers
November 8, 2023
Harley and Charlotte’s story has them coming together for a real estate rehab but he thinks her client has so many demands but it’s her she wants to spend time with him but she told him they couldn’t date due to professionalism. A good age gap story.

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9,637 reviews25 followers
November 9, 2023
Charlotte is a real estate agent who keeps coming up with reasons to see Harley. Harley is the last brother in the Wood Brother's Construction to find love. He fell instantly for Charlotte and they drove each other crazy making this a fun read. Sparks were flying in this short, sweet, and steamy instalove story. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.
3,107 reviews
November 15, 2023
The realtor and the Contractor. Bantering is a must in this book. The conflict and fun time is more than their similes of how their relationship, if any should progress. Good read. Short and "better than bees in April". no cliff.

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Profile Image for Lisa.
1,908 reviews17 followers
November 21, 2023
This short read has a really sweet hero. Harley is a big guy and he is so sweet to Charlotte. I love how naive Charlotte can be, but how she is such a smart business woman. I enjoyed this cute story with so much spice.

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3,079 reviews26 followers
November 10, 2024
Indulge yourself in this HOT and OMG STEAMY romance book that will leave you with absolutely nothing but pure romance and bliss. I loved loved loved reading about Charlotte and Harley's story. I am sad to see this series end after this book, but that just means that Abby is going to be writing something else just as AMAZING and SIZZLING like this book and series. :)
1,880 reviews3 followers
November 1, 2023
3.5 stars
Very quick read. Very stripped down story.
Harley was insta love. Chart was cautious and afraid, due to her weird upbringing.
Most of the book is extended sex scene.
But there’s a beautiful garden wedding for their HEA.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1,050 reviews
November 9, 2023
Love this series, these Wood brothers are alphas in their entirety. I loved that Harley has a big heart and didn’t give up on Charlotte, who at first had her doubts about going on a date with him. I love these stories that are short reading and have a HEA.
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