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Unfixable

by Tessa Bailey · Romancing the Clarksons #1 · 240 pages · Published December 2013
Spoiler-light guide Series order included Similar books included
3.78 / 5 across 10K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

A steamy, angsty Adult new adult romance built around musician, slow burn, broken hero. 240 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

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Steamy. Angsty. Emotional.

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Steamy Angsty Emotional
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Content notes

Sexual Content
Musician
Slow Burn
Broken Hero
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
3/5
Core elements
Genre
New Adult Romance
Moods
Steamy
Angsty
Emotional
Key Tropes
Musician
Slow Burn
Broken Hero
Ending
Satisfying
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FAQ

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How spicy is Unfixable?

Moderate (3/5) — explicit content present but not dominant.

Do I need to read Unfixable in order?

Unfixable is book 1 in the Romancing the Clarksons series. Start here.

Who would enjoy Unfixable?

Readers who love steamy and angsty stories with musician and slow burn. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is Unfixable?

A steamy, angsty Adult new adult romance built around musician, slow burn, broken hero. 240 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for Unfixable?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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