I enjoyed this quirky romance that blends humor, heart, and Hollywood glamour. The supporting cast added depth to the story and I loved the electricity between Ryah and Jake.
Many thanks to Entangled and to Netgalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

I had higher hopes for his book. It just felt a bit disjointed and hard to get invested in. The ending felt rushed and unrealistic.

Work It Out was an interesting take on a small town romance with some chronic illness representation and incredibly heavy on gym mentality. It was a little hard to follow due to the volume of side characters, the gym boys all blended together and then I got confused and didnt entirely know who was talking and their backstory. Be sure to check trigger warnings because there are a lot of items touched in this one and I was in no way prepared for some of them. At the end of the day it was fine but I am not sure it came together the way I had hoped.

Thanks to the publisher for the gifted copy.

This book had so much potential, but sadly, I didn't love it as much as I thought I would. I was interested until about 35% and then it just kind of fell apart, and I really struggled to even skim through the rest.

There were a bunch of different rom com tropes, and I think the author could have cut down and only included a couple. It felt like overkill on the trope front. The dialogue wasn't the best, and I honestly didn't love either character very much. Rayah was okay, but Jake just made me cringe on repeat.

I did like the POTS rep, and that the MMC was the one that had POTS - usually I feel like the female is the one that has the health issue. So that was a plus for me.

I think with some polishing this author has potential.

This was my first read by this author and I was not disappointed - it was quick, quirky and so much fun! The banter and tension between our MCs had my kicking my feet, and watching their relationship develop was so sweet. My heart is still so happy, thank you to NetGalley and the author for letting me arc read this book!

Thank you both Entangled Publisher and NetGalley for the ARC! All thoughts are my own and are free!

As soon as i read the synopsis i said sold. Sometimes i just need a cute fun fast pace read to get me through the day. Thats exactly what Work It out does. It was the perfect light small town romance read.

Rayah and Jakes banter and chemistry was just chefs kiss. I laughed so much when these two were together. I enjoyed reading a book about the MMC being vulnerable for once, but i would have loved more background on his past. Rayah was portrayed as this strict person but not once did she bat an eyelash why Jake started calling her by pet names.

The plot was great, the side characters all had their purpose and the pace of the book was perfect. The beginning was slightly confusing but once you figure things out its easy from there. Sometimes i dont like disability representation in books, not because it isnt important, but because sometimes the author doesnt execute it correctly. I think Eva did a perfect job in representing it in this book.

Overall this book was a 4 star for me! If you want something quick paced, easy to follow (after a few chapters) and alot of banter this is you book!

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I really wanted to love this book. But sadly I had the hardest time getting into it. I don’t know what it was but it was a struggle. This book still might be for you though! It just wasn’t my thing.

she was cute! nothing to write home about but i enjoyed it more than i expected to, and it honestly flew by. i read it in like, one good sitting and am potentially interested in reading one miss eva siedler’s next work…

⭐️ 3 ⭐️

<b>Work It Out </b>

<b><ins>Plot: </ins></b>
Actor Jake Newman has 90 days to get into shape. He stays at a high-end health resort where he meets owner, Rayah Summers. On the brink of bankruptcy her future relies on Jake keeping his health issues at bay and not falling for his charm.

Romance | Disability Representation | He falls first | Found Family

<b><ins>My Thoughts: </ins></b>
I really struggled! to get through this. I really wanted to like this. The set up and concept was so interesting to me. But the writing style and constant dialogue killed me. I felt like nothing really happened. I would have DNFed this but I wanted to see it through. Some parts were really cheese and gross. I just wanted to like this but I didn’t.

Jake needs to get in shape for his new action movie and so he ends up in Rayahs Bootcamp where is best friend is also working.
But he hides a big secret and that's not only tricky for him also for Rayah.

great characters, big surprises, heartwarming, emotional

Loved it

Have fun reading!

This was such a mixed bag for me.. I almost DNF’d more than once and honestly now that I’m done I’m not sure it was worth pushing through for me.

The potential was there! I was immediately drawn in by the cover, the cute exercise pin as a title, and the synopsis sounded right up my alley!
I was really engaged right up to 30% and then the book kind of fell apart for me! (Which is weird, because after reading other reviews it seems I’m not alone in that percentage marker.. WHY!?)

I struggled with the paging of this story, some parts flew by and then entire sections would drag on and leave me skimming. I wasn’t overly invested in either character, they felt very formulated and not like real people, and the chemistry was just lacking all the way around for me! Add in a real late third act break up and a rushed finished and I’m not sure this book is one I’ll recommend in the end..

There are a few things I liked though, and I definitely want to mention them because honestly it’s what kept me pushing along!
I loved the fitness rep! I felt like it was handled in a really healthy way! It didn’t lean to extremes, there was no shame, it had a fun gym family and I loved it as a setting!

The other thing was POTS rep! I had heard of POTS before but never really looked into it! I can honestly say this is the first book I’ve read with that rep and I think that’s really cool!

All in all, this wasn’t a home run for me, but I’m sure it’ll find its audience!

Thanks to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the chance to read this book.

TW : domestic abuse.

This is a romance story centring around Rayah, who has major trust issues and family baggage, and Jake, who is a celebrity with a secret health issue. They are attracted to each other from the get-go, there are hurdles to overcome, friends to let down gently and a strange town festival to enjoy. It's an entertaining story that is easy to fall into and speed through.

I have saddly DNFed this book. It wasn’t my cup of tea. I am not sure if i just wasn’t in the right headset, but the promissing beggining started crumble after 20/25%. I was getting lost and some the dialogue just as well the situations were getting bit cringy.

Even tho i love multiple POV something wasn’t working here for me.
I really enjoyed Jake and him dealing with his issues. It was refreshing seeing a vulnerable MMC.
I might give this a go in the future, but for now I am very sorry. I am sure this story will find a reader but it wasn’t me at this time.

3.5⭐️

This is a fun romance that simultaneously deals with some heavy topics. I didn’t expect a few topics dealt with in this book but I really enjoyed it.
Jake is an actor who needs to get into shape to get a superhero role, but he’s keeping his health condition (POTS) a secret. Rayah is the owner of a private gym and is struggling with overcoming a trauma.
I liked that this book taught me a bit about POTS, as I’d never heard of it before.
I was super into this book at the beginning, but after the first few chapters I hit a slump and couldn’t get back into it. I waited til I overcame my slump and then came back to this book.
I enjoyed this romance overall. It’s super cute. The mmc is really refreshing and it’s not your typical grumpy x sunshine. (I’d almost say it’s reverse). I loved the banter between the characters. At times it was a bit cringey but I mostly found it really fun.
As much as I loved the characters personal journeys and such, I didn’t feel super connected to them or find myself rooting for their relationship. If I didn’t fall in a slump maybe I would’ve enjoyed this more thoroughly but I guess we’ll never know.

"Work it Out" is a charming small-town romance featuring Jake, a famous actor, and Rayah, a former gymnast. The book captivates with its engaging characters and subtle handling of sensitive issues. While the initial chapters draw readers in with compelling characters and writing style, the story later loses momentum. Nevertheless, the chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and their vulnerability and trust add depth to the narrative. The representation of Jake's disability, POTS, is commendable, providing valuable insight into his struggles. Although the narration's flow could be improved, the author's writing style and humor shine through. Overall, while there are areas for improvement, the book is an enjoyable read, and readers will likely anticipate more from the author.

I wanted to like this book - I really did. With that being said, this book was all over the place. It was felt like the author had multiple storylines but one book opportunity and just threw them all into this book.

Chronic illness? Yup.
Love story? Yup.
Severe trauma? Yup.
Recalling said trauma? Yup.
Random pic? Yup but why?!!

Check trigger warnings by the way. I was not expecting that.

There were so many characters to keep track of and I just didn’t have connections with them. Also, I just felt like Jake was a little too much. I didn’t love but maybe you will.

I was given an Advanced Reader Copy by NetGalley for an honest review.

When it comes to getting in shape there’s a number of reasons why. For Jake Newman, his reason was to get in the best shape ever in order to secure his spot as the newest cinematic superhero for a movie that was just announced. What better place to get the help he needed than his best friend who works at an impressive gym back home in his small town. Rayah, the owner of the gym was all about fitness, and trying to make sure her business was in tip, top shape as well. All seemed well at first glance, but both Rayah and Jake had their own problems to deal with. This was a lighthearted, fluffy romance that featured likable characters, a small town, and humor. Also, a bit of that overprotective was from Jake over Rayah.

I’m not much of a fitness person, but even I could tell that Jake had his struggles throughout the course of the story. In order for Jake to be movie ready to be the newest superhero for an upcoming movie, he needed to be in the best shape ever, but things were complicated with his POTS. Essentially, Jake couldn’t push exert himself too much or else he would become dizzy, accelerated heart rate, just a few symptoms to name that came with his condition. I had never heard of this condition before so, it made me see exactly what Jake was faced when trying to train with Rayah and Pierce (*Jake’s best friend). Despite the difficulty that Jake was faced with, he was determined to train and move past those limitations that he had always known his whole life. For the most part, Jake did have some setbacks from altitude sickness and the occasional dizziness, but he was motivated to try his best which I found admirable about him.

As I read, I found myself enjoying the characters and the story. Rayah and Jake were from different worlds, namely that Jake was an actor whereas Rayah worked at the gym she owned. Although they had different careers, with the objective of becoming stronger and overall in good shape for an upcoming role, Jake found himself working with Rayah and her trainers. I thought the way Jake and Rayah were was sweet, and great. I especially loved how quickly Jake became protective and an absolute sweetheart towards Rayah as well. Most of the time, I’m not really a fan of insta love or just instantly liking a person off the bat, but the way it was done with Jake and Rayah, it didn’t feel rushed, it just worked. Rayah and Jake’s chemistry went from professional, to flirtatious, to that undeniable level of wanting each other. Lots of cute yet semi tension filled moments were sprinkled throughout the story, and made those special romantic moments between Jake and Rayah all the more enjoyable.

Overall, I liked Rayah and Jake, they were good characters and very likable. Jake was determined to do whatever he could despite the obstacles he faced with his POTS. Jake was a flirty, fun guy and seeing him fall for Rayah was actually sweet. Rayah was a tough woman who focused on maintaining her gym, but also liked seeing how strong she was compared to the men at the gym. This was a cute, lighthearted romance, and the characters were likable, even the side characters. While the plot wasn’t “out of this world”, it was a good story that held my attention and I enjoyed it for the sweetness and humor that was shown throughout the book.

This was such a cute, fun, small town read. I loved that it highlighted a disability that isn't talked about a lot. I'll be honest in saying I didn't know much about this and it was a nice addition to the story. Jake and Rayah were so cute together. Though they had a bumpy start and a few miscommunications. I loved seeing their relationship grow and some self discoveries that they worked through. This was a fun, quick read!

Get your gym shoes on and grab your headphones because Work It Out by Eva Siedler is out today (January 29th) which shows what happens when an actor meets his match while training for a new role!

This novel wasn’t my favorite… it genuinely feels like the author just cut out classic romcom tropes and pasted them into this book without really fleshing them out at all.

The insta-love felt too fast and more lusty than any true affection. Like honey, you can’t feel betrayed by a man you met 3 days ago. This isn’t Romeo and Juliet…

None of the characters were all that likable, except for maybe Jake’s grandparents. Everyone else just felt like very flat characters with not much substance or that their personalities were almost bipolar/went from one extreme to the other.

The amount of plot lines that just got thrown in a third of the way into the book with no background was very bizarre and made the main plot of the novel even more confusing, especially with the timeline of the novel. Literally, the first half of the book takes place over the course of like 3 days or something.

The author attempts to add some depth to the novel by adding in a characters who have disorders or have dealt with domestic and/or sexual abuse, but the novel just gets so bogged down with frivolous plot lines in the beginning that by the time I got to the heavier topics, I wasn’t all that interested in the novel anymore.

Overall, this book wasn’t terrible, but it didn’t blow me away either…

*I received an ARC from Entangled Publishing in exchange for my honest opinion.