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Maggie Moves On

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I do love a good forced proximity with a super adorable pet trope!
The friction was decent. The characters - Silas annoyed me as a typical man. I was hoping for more - but a good read.

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Maggie Moves On is a romance and a mystery. Which gave this novel a lot to do. And the cast of characters kept growing every chapter. To the point where I didn’t even know who the hell one of them was in the epilogue. I liked reading this novel, but felt it was trying to accomplish too much for one book. I also struggle with the fact that this was an open door romance but because there was so much to cover, the steam was just kind of lost.

But I really loved all of the pro therapy discussions, the positive influence one character had on another to prevent the other from burn out, the healthy conversations and relationships that I believe should be the standard.

I also struggled with the setting and cast of fully white characters. The town in Idaho was filled with southerners? Or they spoke like someone from Tennessee. I’ve been to Idaho, and know that’s not the case. And I’m fine to suspend that fact, but then why not add some diversity to the cast of an insanely long list of characters? I know there is only mostly white people in Idaho, but if they are going to sound like they don’t even live there then why can’t the cast be diverse?

Read if you like:
M/f romance
Insta-love
Found family
Western mysteries
Small town romance
Female girl boss

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Maggie Nichols lives for a challenge. And when it comes to her career flipping houses and filming it all for social media, the older the house the better. She knows that her current, dilapidated fixer-upper in Idaho might just be the one to put her over a million followers. With pressure mounting to provide for an ever-growing production team, the last thing Maggie has time to even think about is a love life.

Enter Silas Wright. He’s Maggie’s hot, charming landscaping guy on her current project, and he knows that he’s the one to make Maggie rethink her whole outlook on love. Not only is Silas the eye candy Maggie needs to boost her ratings, but he’s also the caring, down-to-earth romantic who knows Maggie is the one for him. But with plans in place for Maggie to pick up and move on as soon as the current fixer-upper is done, the countdown is on for Silas to prove that it’s time for Maggie to stop running and build a solid foundation with him instead.

what drew me to this book

My love of fixer-upper shows goes way back to watching episodes of This Old House with my mom. That love has extended to books with any type of remodelling or redecorating theme. And Maggie Moves On might just top my list of romances featuring a house remodelling theme.

review

I have to first address my love of Silas Wright. If I ever needed a book boyfriend to be real for pure practicality’s sake, it would be for Sy. Sure, Sy is tall, chiseled, and charming – but most importantly, he’s handy around the house. Brooding males are fine, but can they help you renovate the inside of your house, plant and maintain a gorgeous lawn? And admit to being the first one to fall in love?

Silas admitted to falling for Maggie so early on, I spent most of the book waiting for the other shoe to drop. Surely a gorgeous, considerate family man with a heart of gold and a lovable dog can’t be the endgame from the very beginning. But clearly Lucy Score loves her readers, and she gave us a construction worker’s body, that golden boy smile, and a heart that doesn’t stray. Sy is definitely swoon-worthy book boyfriend material.

I also found a lot to love in the titular Maggie, but for completely different reasons. Maggie was such a complex character. She’s part adult who has to shoulder the responsibility of providing for her production family; part inner child who is still running from her past and the love she never received from her father. Maggie often chose professional success in lieu of personal fulfilment. If not always relatable to every reader, Maggie is at least a very understandable character. She repeatedly either denies or tries to self-sabotage her own peace and happiness.

Try as Maggie might to pretend there isn’t a thing between her and Silas, this is a Lucy Score book so all that pretending only leads to some pretty spicy scenes. I loved these scenes between Sy and Maggie. Sy had confessed really early on that Maggie was The One for him, so in spite of the steam in these scenes, they often showed just how much Sy loved Maggie – whether she was willing to admit it or not. Their evolving relationship was fantastic to watch, though to be completely honest, I was invested mostly because of Silas.

in conclusion

If a story featuring a swoon-worthy man, a wayward woman finding her way, and plenty of spice isn’t enough to tempt you, then you need to read Maggie Moves On for Kevin, Sy’s pet dog who is definitely a character all his own.

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Lucy Score is one of my favorite authors, but unfortunately this story fell flat for me. I couldn’t get myself invested in the story or characters.

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I loved the atmosphere and the characters in this story. Lucy Score's storytelling always grabs my attention and brings me into fold while smiling. It was the perfect feel good read.

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This was cute! I wasn’t heavily invested in the characters or the plot as I was for other books by this author but it was still such a fun read! Love a good rom-com!

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The banter in this book is *chefs kiss* and the supporting characters are SO GOOD!!! Like, I cannot hype them up enough. Maggie and Silas are so much fun, and his dog... LOVE! Just love. This was such a fun story to read, and I will absolutely be looking for more stories by this author.

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I have friends who loved this so I tried a few times to get into it, but I think its just not for me unfortunately. The characters didn't hook me in at all.

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This book was an instant love for me. Maggie is a house flipping Youtube star and is tackling a well-known historic Victorian home in a smaller town. With the help of her partner, she focuses on trying to flip in 4 months, while dealing with the towns people and Silas Wright. He is good looking a flirting machine, but Maggie is not interested in settling down or staying. She is here for work. But as time goes on, more than one connection is made.

I loved how fast paced this was. It was quirky and humorous, with spice and romance. I didn't find any part of the book lacking and was racing to finish it, just to see how it ended.

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This was my absolute favorite Lucy score book and I've easily read half of her entire collection. Sweet small town romance with a little bit of reluctance, family drama, a loveable dog and a handsome handy man…. Definitely hit all the marks for me. Loved the symbolism as Silas knocks down some of Maggie’s emotional walls while also helping this you tube sensation with her fixer up projects. I’m a sucker for a a metaphor and this was flawlessly executed. Perfect amount of heart and spice I will wholeheartedly recommend this as her best work.

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Lucy Score has done it again! If you are a fan of he falls first, spice, and little mystery thrown into the plot line, then this book is for you!

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4.5

This book had so many elements that were so well done! The found family, the romance (even though it was insta-love vibes), the remodeling, and the mystery had me all engaged! Since there was a lot going on and to focus on, there never was a dull moment for me. All the different storylines were so flushed out and well done that I thought it wrapped up each subplot well.

Silas and Maggie were quite the match. Even though they had different backgrounds and rode different wavelengths, they made it work. Their communication skills were good for the most part! There were times when they needed to talk more, but based on how they both viewed life, their reactions made sense and it was resolved quickly.

I loved all the subplots with Cody, the mystery of the house, and the renovating of the house! It was all so well-balanced and I was invested in everything. The Cody plot seriously tugged at all the heartstrings and I loved him! I could read a whole book about him tbh.

Overall, I LOVED!!!

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"Maggie Moves On" by Lucy Score delivers a sizzling small-town romance between Maggie Nichols, a driven house renovator, and the charismatic landscaper, Silas Wright. Set against the backdrop of Kinship, Idaho, the story unfolds as Maggie takes on the challenge of restoring a Victorian mansion. The chemistry between Maggie and Silas, portrayed through his persistent and flirtatious antics, adds a delightful layer to the narrative. Maggie's resistance to putting down roots clashes with Silas's determination to break down her emotional walls.

Lucy Score skillfully weaves a tale of passion and self-discovery as the characters navigate their contrasting priorities. Silas manages to unravel the walls Maggie has built over the years, leading to a captivating and steamy summer romance. The dilemma Maggie faces towards the project's end raises poignant questions about love, career, and the balance between the two. "Maggie Moves On" is a compelling read that explores the complexities of relationships against the backdrop of house-flipping and self-discovery.

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This is a great romance read for any Lucy fans! It is an easy read and I couldn't put it down. I would love to see more of her books on NetGalley.

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Such a cute small town romance, I loved the dialogue so much and fell for every character. Definitely recommend for fans of Lucy’s books!

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3.5! This one was really cute and I loved the fixer upper aspect of this book. It really brought me back to the days where I would watch HGTV religiously. My only tripe was that there were a ton of side plots that I didn’t really care for that didn’t progress the story

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This was such a cute and fun read! I loved the HGTV vibes as well as the small town and the romance. Thank you Netgalley and Forever for my copy.

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Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score was an instant read because I am a fan of Lucy.

The dog on the cover had me absolutely drawn in and peaked my interest for reading.

This book mixes all of my favorite things- a steamy romance, a fixer upper HGTV style home, plenty of drama, and growth with the characters. I really enjoyed the relationship between Maggie and Silas. This romance has a lot going on, and while that may not be everyones cup of tea, I really enjoyed it.

Thank you NetGalley for this book in exchange for my honest review.

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I liked this! It was a fun read, but not my favorite. Would like more depth to the characters and I honestly didn't love Silas.

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Lucy Score is one of my favorite indie authors and she did NOT disappoint with her first traditionally published romance. I'm a huge HGTV fan and I jumped at the chance for a small town romance novel with a remodeling theme.

Maggie Nichols has a very successful youtube remodeling show. She, along with her business partner, arrive in Kinship, Idaho for their latest remodeling project. The Old Campbell Place, a mansion with sprawling views but needs of a lot of love.

Maggie’s channel is close to having a million subscribers and she knows this job could be the project that gets her there. Ready to start work, she then meets new landscaper, Silas Wright (and his pitbull, Kevin.) Silas is trouble and falls for Maggie right away but she has a rule, no dating the contractors.

I fell in love with these characters from the start and the Kevin was absolutely charming. This book had all the small town romantic charm, spice to turn up the heat, and lovable characters to keep you turning the pages.

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