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Maintenance Required: A small town romance (The Cortell Brothers Book 1) Kindle Edition

4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,268 ratings

Buttoned-Up. Responsible. Reserved.

In my brother’s eyes, these are all bad things.

I beg to differ.

So what if I like to live according to the rules?

They are guidelines set forth to live your best life.

In the safest way possible.

What’s wrong with that?

But according to him, I need to learn to live a little.

Go to the bar, he said.

You’ll have fun, he said.

I know her. She’s great, he said.

As she came stumbling down the stairs the next morning, I realized why I never listened to my brother.

The woman—while extremely beautiful—reminded me that we’re too different. She was out for a good time. But that’s not who I am. I like to get to know a woman and connect with her before taking her to bed.

All she wanted was a good time.

So, I put it all behind me and vowed to never listen to my brother again.

But then she showed up on my doorstep. She said the words I was sure were a joke.

And then I passed out.

This is what I get for letting loose for just one night.

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"This was my first book by this author, so going into Maintenance Required I had no idea what to expect, and I ended up on the emotional ride of a lifetime." -Book Boyfriend and Husband Makes Three
"This is my first time reading a book by this author, and WOW was it amazing." -OMGReads Blog
"This book is full of witty banter which had me laughing out loud, some steamy scenes along with utter heartbreak, which made me sob." -Bookstagram 3172
"This storyline was so beautifully written with characters that were created with such great detail and depth that I was captivated from the very beginning!" -Goodreads Reviewer
"I don't know how people have not been raving about this author before now." -Beautiful Chaos Reviews
"The tragedy, heartbreak, love, strength, and families in this story were written so well." -Goodreads Reviewer
"As the first in the series Giulia has completely outdone herself and each time I think her books can't get any better the next one comes along." -Goodreads Reviewer
"I fell hard for this author when I read her Reed Security series and now, she is back with something a little different but one thing that has not changed is her characters bring the real-life emotions which makes for the start of something epic with this new series." -The Romance Reporter
"I'm telling you that you have to hit those one click buttons immediately because everyone (& I mean EVERYONE) needs this author in their lives. HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ALL!" -The Power of Three Readers
"Maintenance Required is the perfect start to The Cortell Brothers Series! I was super excited that Lagomarsino was coming out with a new series after she finished Reed Security. She did not disappoint." -The Art Of Reading
"Ms. Lagomarsino is a new to me author and boy did her writing blow me away!" -Goodreads Reviewer

About the Author

Giulia was born and raised on a farm in rural Illinois and currently lives in Minnesota with her husband and three kids. She began her journey as an author in 2017. Her first book, Jack, while a serious undertaking, was also an experiment. Once she began, ideas flowed from her brain. After her first series was completed she already hatched three additional series' plots in her head. Giulia loves talking to her readers and engaging with her audience. Here's to many more stories to come! Giulia has an overall 4.5 star rating on Goodreads.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08HCXSCTT
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (November 2, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 2, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.1 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 392 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08M26TSBN
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Giulia Lagomarsino is the author of the action-packed series Owens Protective Services, along with four other series that feature hot men, strong women, and storylines that will leave you laughing, crying, and begging for more. To find her reading order, visit her website or join her reading group

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Customers enjoyed the book's humor and emotional content. They found the romance sweet, beautiful, and heartfelt. The writing quality was praised as well-written and edited. Readers invested in the characters and felt like they knew them. Overall, customers described the story as beautiful and touching.

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34 customers mention "Laughter level"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor and emotional depth. They find it engaging, with humorous moments mixed with sadness and joy. The banter between the brothers is described as hilarious, and readers find themselves cheering for them and crying at times.

"...office manager that was also a blast there was a lot going on an plenty of humor which is good because there is a big twist that makes this an ugly..." Read more

"This book made me laugh at first. It hooked me with two people who seemed unlikely, but yet incredibly right...." Read more

"...Their love story will have you sighing, laughing, bawling, and smiling...." Read more

"I love these characters and yes I've already bought #2. Cried my eyes out. What an Unbelievably sweet love story." Read more

27 customers mention "Emotional content"20 positive7 negative

Customers find the book emotionally engaging. They say it's heartfelt, touching, and a great story that makes them feel all the emotions.

"...This is a very different book with unique characters and does reflect real life emotions well...." Read more

"...to hug her for incredible writing,an incredible story and for making me feel so much. Bravo!!!" Read more

"...I should cuss Guilia out for taking me through this emotional love story, but I can’t stay mad at her because I know she’ll wrap it up nicely!!!..." Read more

"...I loved this twisty, sweet, anguished, heartfelt story. Giulia Lagomarsino writes with wit, humor, and heart!" Read more

26 customers mention "Romance"26 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's romance. They find the story touching and emotional, with steamy love scenes. The book has an original storyline that blends comedy, drama, romance, and life.

"...run wild, and yet I want to hug her for incredible writing,an incredible story and for making me feel so much. Bravo!!!" Read more

"...Their love story will have you sighing, laughing, bawling, and smiling...." Read more

"...Cried my eyes out. What an Unbelievably sweet love story." Read more

"...This'll end well, right? Seriously deep issues, but rather shallow in the resolution...." Read more

14 customers mention "Writing quality"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well-written and edited. They appreciate the great character development, easy reading flow, and emotional content. The story is described as a rollercoaster read with touching moments and steamy love scenes.

"...for making my emotions run wild, and yet I want to hug her for incredible writing,an incredible story and for making me feel so much...." Read more

"...But you will absolutely appreciate every word as it was written, every character and their emotions. Didn't put it down until I finished it...." Read more

"...Definitely not gonna be my last! So well written. Character development was on point. ALL the feels...." Read more

"This is a GREAT Read! The storyline lead my heart on an emotional rollercoaster. I laughed, I cried, I felt joy and sorrow...." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers are invested in the characters and feel like they know them.

"...I loved all of the characters and with 4 brothers in town and one of them setting Eric up with an office manager that was also a blast there was a..." Read more

"...will absolutely appreciate every word as it was written, every character and their emotions. Didn't put it down until I finished it...." Read more

"...Definitely not gonna be my last! So well written. Character development was on point. ALL the feels...." Read more

"I loved the main characters and their story. I loved Eric's goofy brothers. I loved Kat and her scary over proactive dad...." Read more

5 customers mention "Beauty"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's beauty. They find it tragic and heartfelt, with a twisty plot.

"Definitely cried like a baby but it was so cute. A lot of plot twist and has a cute story line" Read more

"...I loved this twisty, sweet, anguished, heartfelt story. Giulia Lagomarsino writes with wit, humor, and heart!" Read more

"...A beautiful and tragic story. I just don’t know what else to say that won’t ruin it, so I’m going to leave it at that...." Read more

"Beautifully done. Super funny. Incredibly sad. Wholesome at times. What a great ride. I can't wait to see what's next for the Cortell brothers." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2020
    Cat gives this one 5 meows and 3 purrs
    This is a very different book with unique characters and does reflect real life emotions well.
    Eric is very straight laced and does everything in order. He is the oldest of 7 boys. His parents moved leaving the farm house to him to look after 4 of his brothers 2 of which still live with him. He doesn’t drink and never does one night stands because he wants to get his business going first, his house fixed up, then meet, date, marry and have a family in that order. Eric’s brother sets him up on a blind date and begs him to go so her friend will go out with him. He decides to go meet the girl and make a short evening

    Katherine is a new nurse in town and works in the children’s cancer ward of the hospital. She loves excitement, is an adrenaline junkie, likes to live life to the fullest. She has no plans for marriage or a family of her own.
    Katherine’s friend sets her up on a blind date
    Saying he is perfect for her.
    Katherine talks him into playing a drinking game they get wasted and end up At Eric’s.both so drunk they don’t remember the night before.

    I’ve don’t think I’ve ever read a better opposites attract than this. These two characters couldn’t be more different. They had absolutely nothing in common.
    I loved all of the characters and with 4 brothers in town and one of them setting Eric up with an office manager that was also a blast there was a lot going on an plenty of humor which is good because there is a big twist that makes this an ugly cry. ( don’t worry there is a HEA)
    Can’t wait for the next!
    If you like Millennials, straight laced sexy men, nurses, construction workers, an ugly cry, some hot sex this is for you.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
    This book made me laugh at first. It hooked me with two people who seemed unlikely, but yet incredibly right.

    Then it ripped my heart out and left me a crying,a broken mess.

    Katherine and Eric belonged together but somehow they kept one another guessing what the other thought, then fate, the evil bit** stepped in and threw them for a curve. My heart went I this journey and I felt all of it.

    I really wanted to hate the author for making my emotions run wild, and yet I want to hug her for incredible writing,an incredible story and for making me feel so much.

    Bravo!!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2024
    Katherine and Eric have a one night stand that leaves a surprise for their future. Together they’ll navigate their new relationship through the months of pregnancy.

    Their love story will have you sighing, laughing, bawling, and smiling. Lagomarsino has an amazing talent of making you fall in love with her characters, and this series is no different.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2025
    This book made me laugh and cry, but I really loved it, and I loved the big family. I can't wait to read the next book in the series
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024
    I love these characters and yes I've already bought #2. Cried my eyes out. What an Unbelievably sweet love story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024
    Did not expect this story at all based on book cover, maybe I missed full disclosure that there is major trigger towards the end. But you will absolutely appreciate every word as it was written, every character and their emotions. Didn't put it down until I finished it. Thank you for how well you treated the characters in crisis.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2024
    Spoiler alert.
    I have been crying for 30 min. It ended up happily ever after, but getting there's was too rough for me.
    One person found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023
    I can’t remember a book where I disliked the female lead character as much. She pressured the main guy to do things he did not want to do from the very beginning. He would even tell her WHY he didn’t want to do something and she just steamrolled over him to get him to do stuff. Then she would still be pissed even though she got her way. Later he would go apologize to her about it and that even aggravated her too. She was basically a selfish bitch for the entire book. Even her friend complained at how she was treating him.
    There were a few inconsistencies with the storyline but it could have been a great story but the I just could not get over the main female character. She dressed in a nice dress for a date but at the same time made fun of him for wearing a nice suit. She rushed in her work clothes to an appointment but insulted him for not having time to go home and shower and change clothes before meeting her. He confessed to being afraid of heights but had the crowd around him shame him into riding the Ferris wheel. I finished the book but even at the end I never figured out why he cared for her. She’s the love of his life? Seriously? I am not interested in continuing anything else in this series. He was put down for being a responsible guy just trying to work hard. She needed someone to give her an attitude adjustment REALLY early on. She was supposed to be an adult. When they first met, she jumped on him and wrapped her legs around him. Then later got mad at him because he thought she might have one night stands often. Use your grown up voice instead of getting mad at him. He had already said it was not something he usually did. A tiny sentence explaining her actions might have been nice at that point. I can’t believe I kept reading.
    5 people found this helpful
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Top reviews from other countries

  • Viper
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing
    Reviewed in Canada on February 19, 2024
    Loved Kat and Eric's love story. The one night stand turned from disliking each to falling in love. How they grew together unexpected fell in love.!!
    The story had everything. Brotherly love always there for each other even when they were pushing each other out.

    The adventures and unexpected throughout. The emotions were truly felt. I cried feeling their pain. And the laughter my gosh so many parts were so hilarious could not stop laughing. The parents were awesome so was the town.
    Giulia you definitely know how to bring it all together. Thank you for sharing you talent. Look forward to the adventure of the next brother.
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 8, 2024
    I laughed, I cried, I laughed again. A delightful book. First time reading this author. It was well worth it
  • Nicole Fraser
    5.0 out of 5 stars OMG!
    Reviewed in Australia on December 10, 2024
    What a roller coaster of a ride!!!! I laughed, I sobbed and I cheered. I was expecting a fluffy love story. What I got was invested. Brilliantly written, looking forward to the next book. A must read but definitely heart wrenching at times. 10/10
  • Carrie M
    5.0 out of 5 stars This one hit home
    Reviewed in Canada on February 7, 2023
    I’ve found myself sucked into the world of the Reed Security family, and now the extended family of the Cortell brothers. I’ve loved every book so far, laughing and crying, but this one hit me in a deep way. Having gone through the same trauma as Kat, I felt her pain, and even though it was almost 19 years ago for me, I understand her sorrow and grief. Giulia definitely nailed the head on this one, I don’t know that I could have written the emotion and experience and grief as well as she did in this book. I loved Eric’s explanation of “it sucks”, and it’s perfect, and I might have to steal that for future use.
  • Joann
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 1, 2024
    I don't normally leave reviews but this book deserves one.
    Had me full on belly laughing and then crying my eyes out. This may be better than Reed security. Can't wait to read the rest

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