Romance and remodeling ... a fantastic combination! Maggie and Silas are characters that you can't help but hope they figure things out and get together. The small town of Kinship, Idaho is an amazing small town setting full of many colorful characters that each bring a something special to this book.

Lucy Score can always deliver a fabulous small-town romance and this book is no exception. She is a master at writing the characters of these small towns into the character driven plots flawlessly. The family feel that this town and characters offer would make it hard for anybody to leave.

The banter between Maggie and Silas is fabulous and their chemistry was undeniable. I enjoyed the way their relationship grew over the course of the book, at times it moved a bit slow but the side characters kept things interesting. Plus, there is a dog named Kevin that may be the most mischievous but adorable dog ever!

Ultimately, this book left me with a smile on my face and I do recommend it to those looking for a small-town romance or someone who loves renovation reality shows.

Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a digital copy of this lighthearted, feel-good romance in exchange for an honest review.

If you like the tropes:
-small town
-he falls first
-furry best friend
-found family
PLEASE pick this book up. I am begging you. Lucy Score has done it again with a beautiful romance about a woman who finally finds a home after running from the idea of it for so long.

I’ve never read a book by Lucy that I haven’t enjoyed, but I think Maggie Moves On might be my favorite. I was tearing up throughout the book, laughing at the banter between characters, and swooning over Silas and Maggie’s relationship. The found family trope that is heavily featured throughout the book messed me up in the best way possible, and I would love future books following some of the side characters. Silas is a top-tier book boyfriend; he fell fast and he fell hard, and he wasn’t afraid to let Maggie know that from the start. Their chemistry was simply *chef’s kiss,* and I think I could read about them forever. This book is going to stick with me for a long time and is easily a favorite of 2023 for me. I absolutely loved Maggie Moves On and would highly recommend checking this one out!

CW for loss of loved one, divorce (in past), sexual content, parental abandonment, cheating (in past, not between mcs).

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC of Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score!

The story was hard to follow, and the characters didn’t click with me. I couldn’t get into it and didn’t feel that magical connection. Despite being a fan of the author’s previous works, this one fell flat. It may still appeal to romance readers who enjoy slow burn and cute stories, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. I had to call it quits halfway through. Overall, it’s an average read, neither terrible nor memorable.

Did not like had a hard to follow story line and unrelatable characters . Was hard to follow and lost interest and ended up not finishing the book

Won’t recommend.

Look I love Lucy Score. Things We Never Got Over was easily one of my top romances last year. But this one...it was NOT it. I couldn't get into it, I didn't connect with the characters and I really really wish I had liked them more. DNF @56%

Lucy Score truly NEVER disappoints!
Wow!
This story and these characters were for sure unforgettable!
I loved their chemistry and also the humor of this story.
Lucy makes us fall more and more in love with fictional guys like these ones!
Can't recommend this enough!

Maggie Moves On is a cute story about a YouTuber falling for the landscaper on a project. She remodels houses and films all the aspects for her channel.

This book brought the heat, the angst, the sexiness and the fun, what more could I want?! My first book by Lucy Score but definitely won’t be my last.

Unfortunately, this one just wasn't for me. I was not invested in the characters, and just didn't have an interest in what was happening. DNFed at 30%.

*Thank you @readforeverpub for the copy in exchange for an honest review. Review not posted to Amazon/Goodreads because less than 4 stars or DNF.*

Maggie and Silas were fabulous. Maggie is a go-getter with a plan - and that plan does not include setting down roots with Mr. Laid Back Silas. Silas knows what he wants and he's got his sights set on Maggie. But will she see that settling for happiness doesn't mean settling for less? When her entire career is based on her ability to rebuild and move on....can she put roots down and stay?

This was my first Lucy Score novel and I loved it! It was a heartwarming and hilarious romance novel! It had such HGTV vibes and dealt with trust and abandonment issues.

Silas is top tier on the book boyfriend scale. He has the personality, supposed looks, the dog, and emotionally availability (hello). Maggie was likable in a way with her dedication and drive, but I wish she shown more emotionally growth with Silas. Overall I really enjoyed.

I enjoy anything by Lucy Score and this one was great too. House-flipping Youtube star Maggie meets landscaper Silas. Both characters were wonderful as they progressed in their relationship. And I absolutely fell in love with Kevin- the pit-bull. A romance, remodeling, dogs, and even a little mystery.

This is a book about transitions.

There was absolutely nothing wrong with this book, but I really struggled to connect with the characters… they were absolutely going through relatable things, but for whatever reason I found them off putting. I think this book will be a lovely fit for most romance readers.

Thank you so much Netgalley and Forever for the Earc!

Maggie Moves On was a cute read, but not my favorite from Lucy Score. Definitely has the signature slow burn Lucy Score style. This reminded me of Lucy’s Christmas book where the female lead is a celebrity house flipper and goes to a small town to give it a Christmas renovation. If you liked that one by Lucy, you’ll probably see some similarities with this one. Not as satisfying as TWNGO by Lucy but still an enjoyable read.

Lucy Score scores again! The perfect mix of romance and comedy - I didn’t want this one to end, and am hoping for a follow-up to these sweet adventures!

Somehow this is my first Lucy Score book, but I can guarantee it won't be my last! I was excited to read this first because of the HGTV-esque premise - I'm a sucker for home improvement shows - especially old homes. I was getting strong Rehab Addict vibes and loved it! Overall, this book had everything I love about a romance:
- He falls first and has just the right amount of alpha male protectiveness going on to be swoony. I didn't think insta-love was my thing - but he's calling her his future wife in the first few chapters and I didn't hate it!
- The surrounding cast of characters building a family together - both blood family and found family is done so well in this book
- Kevin just put the story over the top - adding in that extra level of humor lightened up moments at the right time and was just a lot of fun (although I will say I had to keep reminding myself that Kevin was a dog - my mind kept interpreting that name as human...)
- The journey of self discovery - I could relate to Maggie in a way that is sometimes difficult to relate to characters and her journey of self discovery was really fulfilling to read
- The extras! Treasure hunts, spicy scenes, and throw in a billionaire absent father - there was almost too much going on, but it all ended up working together in a way that was really great!
Also, I adored the wrap-up at the end tying up some loose threads in kind of a "where are they now" type format.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever publishing for the opportunity to read this one and give my review!

I love how Lucy Score create people you wish you know, places you want to live - family!

Frankly, she had me at Kevin!

Thanks to NetGalley for an ARC

I have only read Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score, but I intend to read more from her. I loved Maggie and the Hot Landscaper Guy, Silas even despite the fact that he was blond. The insta- lust with Maggie I was not a fan of. He did grow on me. Due to the many side plots in this book, such as the romances of other characters, I did enjoy it but could have done without. I think it was much longer than it needed to be. In addition to the small town romance, I enjoyed Maggie's renovation, her YouTube channel and the history of the old house, being a fan of HGTV and Joanna Gaines.

Thank you Forever and Netgalley for the ARC of this book. This was an honest review.

This is my third book by Lucy Score and she did not disappoint in this one. YouTube Star Maggie Nicols decides to restore an old mansion in a quaint town. She has a strict timeline and hyper focused on getting the job done and moving on to the next house. She has everything planned until she meets Silas Wright and his silly dog. Maggie begins to grow roots and learns that a family doesn't have to be blood relatives.

This was such a humorous fun read with laugh out loud characters you grow to love. I really enjoyed this story and look forward to more of Lucy's book.

Thank you Netgalley for this advance copy.