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I really enjoyed this book ! A light, sweet story of Marlowe who works on a movie set as a assistant to the costume designer, falls in love with the main actor. I loved how sweet their relationship was and how kind they portrayed Angus to be. Just a great story!

This book was an exactly what I had expected it to be but that's not to say it wasn't good it was actually pretty good and I've already told a couple of friends that I think they would like it

Marlowe Banks has moved to LA for a new start and has an enviable job working as an Assistant to a Costume Designer on a popular tv set. But her life may not be as glamorous as it seems. Most of her day is spent fetching lunch, and dog errands in her dilapidated car. She also has issues with the star of the set, who seems to have an ego and a neverending series of dates. However, fate seems to step in when someone calls in sick and she fills in for another member of the cast, which may just change everything.
I originally picked up Marlowe Banks because I was looking for a light entertaining book. However, I enjoyed the setting on the tv set and the interaction with Marlowe in the cast. The book also had some powerful underlying themes, such as the power of asking for what you want and need, and supporting other women in their career journey. I also had a hard time putting this book down, and was disappointed when I was at the end. Is it too early to ask for a sequel? Definitely a fun read!

Marlowe Banks is a character that will be relatable to so many women.
She is underemployed, under-confident, and lonely.
But, by remaining true to herself, she gets her own fairy tale ending with Angus, the hot star of a television show.
This book is a slow-burn, but worth the wait for the ending. A perfect vacation read!
I received this book free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I enjoyed this book!! This is a new to me author and I found the flow of the book easy to read and it contained an exciting story. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author.

This book was so much more than I thought it would be when I decided to read it. From the book cover (which I really like), I thought it would be a silly, light romance and there is nothing wrong with that. I enjoy a light romance, especially when real life is too stressed.
What I received when I began to dive into this book was so much more than “just a romance book”. It is book filled with lessons to women to empower their lives, and to find their true worth, despite what society and their family or so called friends might tell them. It is about finding strength within to change your life and pursue your goals and disregard the fear of failing that seems to be ever present. Also, social media is all over and to not believe everything posted and not let it control your life!
I cannot express how much I totally enjoyed this book! I loved the romance, between Angus, the hunky, famous TV star and Marlowe, a women that never seemed to be given the love or admiration that she deserved. Also, I adore Cherry and the fabulous friendship that she has with Marlowe. Everyone needs a friend like Cherry to tell it like it is, and support unconditionally.
It was so interesting to read about being on a TV set while filming and also see into the lives of celebrities. I am sure that most people do not think about the role of a costume designer, but this book shows it is a very important job for a film, TV show or play to be a success!
A huge thank you to Jacqueline Firkins for writing this fabulous, uplifting book! Thank for also for the many times I laughed out loud! I am a first time reader of your work, and will definitely be reading your other two books. I not only adore this story, but also your acknowledgments at the end of your book. If the reader did not get the message while reading, you certainly wrote it out very plain in the end. Everyone is worthy of love!
I want to thank St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin and NetGalley for giving me the immense pleasure of reading the advance reader copy, with no obligation to write a review. My review is written freely as a hobby, and is totally my own opinion, not influenced by receiving the ARC.

This was a cute enemies to lovers one, Marlowe had all these ideas of what Angus was for what she had read online and that he had not bothered to correct, but then they start to hang out and one thing led to the other and mutual attraction and comprehension happens and love flourishes, is it a little cliché? Yes, but sometimes that’s what I want, specially from my rom-coms

Thanks Netgalley for allowing me to read this book. Marlowe decides she needs a change. She is hoping that moving to California will be the right decision. She works behind the scenes for a TV show. I liked the different characters in this book.

Slow burn romance, and very enjojable ride.
It was a quick read for me and I loved how this story had been created by an author. It's full of sweet heartwarming moments, but with the right dose of drama and angst.
Marlowe and Angus are bringing slow burn, friends to lovers romance. . From the very begining Marlowe captivated me by her imperpections, because it made her so real... I could connect with her character immediately. I enjoed how her relationship with Angus changed into smth deeper than friendship. He wasn't my fave peron, when I met him for the first tome, so... It was really good to see development of their feelings diving further into this book. Author done amazing job and made me invisted in Malrowe and Angus' love life hihi A like it very, very much.
I recomend this title for everyone who loves sweet, slow burn romance with heartmelting ending.

Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins is an adorable novel, just right for those who love a good love story. Marlowe is a costume designer, who after getting bad reviews on her work in NYC, flees to CA to work on a popular show as a lowly production assistant. A costume snafu results in her stepping onstage briefly as a waitress, where she and the star share a smoldering glance...and suddenly she's thrust into the limelight as an actress who is said to be destroying the star, Angus Gordon's relationship with another actress. But is she? Was there anything behind that look? Or was it really just acting?
Thank you to the author,St. Martin's Press, St. Martin's Griffin, and Netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Marlowe Banks, redesigned is a cute book. Marlowe leaves Los Angeles after a broken engagement and a career failure in costume design. Once in New York she finds a job on a popular T.V. show.
She ends up as a character of the show. The story is superficial but nice.
I had to suspend belief but enjoyed the story. I recommend the story for those who like light and fun stories about finding your love and conflict with different walks of life.

great romance about a costume designer and a tv actor. She is dealing with an ex who was just bad for her. She works well with her cast mates. She really assumed many things about angus and didn't quite get along with him. Loved this enemies to lovers story. I loved how they both worked at their relationship and he helped her along. Great chemistry between angus and Marlowe.

This book was just sweet and fun and it made me happy! I appreciated that the romance between Marlowe and Angus took over a long period of time and allowed room for friendship first. I’m looking forward to reading more by this author as she really knows how to entertain her readers. If you're looking for a fun, quick read, then this book is for you!
A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the book. I like that Harlow had career aspirations and she wasn't going to have that deterred by romance, but a part of me didn't really understand the chemistry. It seemed to come of nowhere for me and even though i liked them together a part of me didn't understand it.

I could easily identify with Marlowe and some of the thoughts she had. Her journey to find herself was very relatable to the every day persons.

I received this ARC for an honest review. Jacqueline Firkins is a new to me author, but has become a must read author.
Jacqueline Firkins is wonderful at writing a slow burn. She was great with her character building, and you became invested with her characters.
This story is about Marlowe (a costume designer assistant) and Angus (an actor in a tv series). They met while both of them worked on a series named Heart’s Diner. The reason why Marlowe left New York to move to California was because of a bad relationship. Nothing violent, but her ex-fiancé was very manipulative. Marlowe has very low self esteem because of her parents and ex-fiancé.
Marlowe and Angus meet cute was when she ran into Angus when carrying boxes and made him spill his coffee on his shirt. Angus didn’t make a very good first impression, but as the story unfolds you get to see different sides. Marlowe let social media color her judgement about Angus but learns that social can be a good place also being an awful place.
I’m not saying much more about the story in hopes that you will get it a chance. It was well written and you became invested with the characters. I’m definitely reading another book by Jacqueline Firkins!

Marlowe Banks, Resdesigned is a very satisfying romantic comedy. Great dialog, intelligently written, slow burn and plenty of insight into how the costume aspect of TV episodes is handled behind the scenes and what’s involved in shooting the scenes. The author leaned a little heavy on making sure we got the themes of the book: self confidence, looking beyond the public image, following your dreams, etc. But it was all so nicely packaged in a readable story that I didn’t mind a bit. Recommended.

I really enjoyed these characters and their journey. I feel like I want more info on their future and the future of other characters

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book. I very much appreciate it.
I had seemed to be in a bit of a drought finding books that I really enjoyed until this book ended my drought. I loved the characters in this book -- they were well developed, likeable and flawed. Without being "preachy", this book deftly explored self-image and the influences others have on self-image. There were a number of scenes that made me laugh which kept the book light and easy to read. I also learned quite a bit about costume design which was very interesting. My only negative about this book is that it was written in 3rd person, which is never my favorite.
Overall, I enjoyed this book and hope this turns into a series to explore some of the other characters in more detail, especially Cherry.

Marlowe Banks, Redesigned by Jacqueline Firkins superbly captures the chaos of default, amnesty, and reconnecting. On love and life.
I absolutely loved this book! It was sheer joy to turn the pages as I continued reading Marlowe's story.
I don’t think I can swoon, gush or squeal anymore than I have with this book.
Marlowe Banks, Redesigned is one seriously well written book that will grab your attention from the start and will carry you through a delightful story with equally delightful characters.
Firkins writes so vividly and powerfully, that I really did feel as though I was part of the story myself. And that yall is some powerful writing in my opinion.
Our characters were so well developed, relatable and real.
I loved the humor, starting a clean slate, self-discovery, romance... I don't have one negative thing to say here.
Beautifully written with real people problems, A very true, relatable, strong story that made me look beyond the book itself.
The author added so many levels into this story that it just pulls you forward page by page. The highs and the lows then ultimate healing and finding yourself again made for a terrific story.
Very much recommend!
“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”
St. Martin's Griffin,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
I will post my review to my platforms, blog, B&N and Waterstone closer to pub date.