This sweet, uplifting and inspiring romance is full of heart and will fill your heart page by page. There was so much goodness in this well written and wonderful story. You'll laugh, cry, swoon and fall in love with the amazing characters. Such a great emotional, entertaining and enjoyable book. I loved it all the way to the happy ending.

Everyone deserves a second chance at finding love and that is what happens between Noah and Chloe. Noah, a former country music singer, left his career to raise his niece Lilli. Chloe is a music therapy teacher who had a past with Noah. When their paths cross, will they rekindle the relationship or decide to it’s best to stay apart? This book released on July 1, 2025 from the Harlequin Love Inspired series.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher. All words are my own.

Building Her a Home is a re-invention story, perhaps a second-chance romance, and a sweet little girl to tie them all together.

Noah is the guardian of his little niece, Lili. He’s also a famous country singer, a man who has set aside his career in order to give Lili the attention she needs and deserves, far from the spotlight of his career. Unfortunately, that means not staying in one place for very long, as he is always eventually recognized. This time, this town is different. Chloe, a music teacher, knows full well who Noah is, and she doesn’t care. She’s had a crush on him for some time now, and Lili has wrapped herself around Chloe’s heart. As the attraction, the connection between Chloe and Noah grows, it might be time to put down roots, begin to trust strangers who refuse to stay that way long, and begin to build something worth fighting for… together.

I loved Building Her a Home by Lisa Carter; it’s such a tender, sweet romance with a little friction, a bit of tension, but mostly it’s a story of finding home and that just-right person to share a life with. If you love a well-written, emotional romance with believable characters, and situations that aren’t all that unlikely, plus a couple to root for to find their happy ending, then you’d love this one.

*I received an e-ARC of this novel from the publisher via NetGalley, and I sincerely thank the author or publishing house for their trust. It is my choice to leave a review giving my personal opinion about this book.*

This book can be read as a standalone. However it does have characters that overlap with other books by Lisa Carter. I wish I had found her sooner. My bookaholic wish list just got a lot longer. This was my first book of Lisa's and definitely not the last.
Celebrity in hiding
Small town romance
Meddling matchmaking patriarchs
Overprotective big brothers
There are some tearjerking scenes regarding a tragic event in the past and one during the book.

This was my first novel by this author and it will not be my last. I fell in love with everyone of the characters and the small town! Highly recommend this read!

Building Her a Home was a fabulous little romance. You fell in love with the main characters but also the entire community. Chloe & Noah were a dream already. Then, when you throw in Lilli, even better! Second chance romance, hiding from fame, small town, what more could you want!

Book Review 🌸🏠

📚 Building Her a Home by @lisacarterauthor

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Read if you like:

☀️ Sunshine FMC
🎵 Former famous musician MMC
🥧 Southern hospitality at its finest
🤭 Meddling, sassy matchmakers
✝️ Uplifting messages about fresh starts
🫶 Small town friendships

My thoughts:

I was instantly drawn into the story by the FMC who is a ray of sunshine (with dark hair! @those.wild.wonderful.wades 😊). I loved how much music was woven through the entire story from the FMC being a music therapist and the MMC being a former music star to their endeavor to renovate the town's old theater. I was surprised by the turn of events multiple times, and I finished the last chapters of the book in one big gulp. Everything about this book is so sweet, and the chemistry between the couple is perfection! Add small town matchmakers and supportive friends and this is the ultimate summer comfort read.

This one releases in July! Make sure to grab your copy! 👏

Thank you to @harlequinbooks and @hqn_shamelessromantics for providing me a copy of this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

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This is a new to me author.
I loved every minute of this sweet story! I simply couldn't put it down.
Wonderful characters and the setting that was described well....it just made you feel like you were there.
I loved in getting to know Chloe and Noah. Their romance and the reconnecting made me happy and sad too.
Country music is my favorite music so that made me love this story that much more.
This is a story that will make you think about it long after it's over.
5 stars from me for this page turning story from the beginning until the end. I hated to see this lovely book end.
My thanks for a copy of this book. I was NOT required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine.

Building Her a Home by Lisa Carter
Can one little girl’s wish
Bring two lonely hearts together?

When country music singer Noah Brenden walked away from fame to raise his orphaned niece, he made a vow never to stay anywhere long enough to be recognized. So when a blast from his past, music teacher Chloe Randolph, falls into his arms while trying to rescue little Lili’s cat, it’s his cue to leave. But Lili longs for a permanent home, and Chloe desperately needs Noah’s help to restore the town’s historic theater, promising to keep his true identity safe in return. Staying put wasn’t his plan, but could it lead to the future he never knew he was looking for?
From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
This is Noah Brenden and niece Lili 's story
This is Chloe Randolph's story.
A tall, lanky man broad-shouldered his way through the throng. Not getting a good look at his face, she could only see the top of his dark, short-cropped hair. Stopping beside the matchmakers, he bent his head to speak to the diminutive Ida Lee.
Or was he talking to Lili?
Angular and with a short cap of iron-gray hair,
George Anne Allen, the no-nonsense leader of the Double Name Club, clamped her hands on the bony hips of her jeans. “Come down at once, Chloe."
Taking a deep breath, she adjusted her grip. “I’ve got this, Miss George Anne."
Chloe was a fixer. A rescuer. Her greatest joy was helping other people and bringing them happiness.
Which was why, on a glorious blue-sky, early April afternoon, she was climbing one of the oak trees lining the square in her hometown of Truelove, North Carolina, trying to rescue a cat for a little girl.
Lili’s anxious blue eyes peered through the canopy of leafed-out branches. “Please, Miss Randolph.” Tendrils of her dark hair, braided in pigtails, fluttered in the slight breeze. “Help Felix before he gets hurt.”
I recommend this book.
Building Her A Home by Lisa Carter is a wonderful well written 5 star book.
I am looking forward to reading more books by Lisa Carter .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions shared here in this review are my own.

Noah walks away from
Stardom to raise his niece. While in his hometown he runs into Chloe. Chloe saves his nieces cat in a tree. Lilie longs for a real home. While they are in town, Chloe needs help saving the local theater. This was a great read.

The story follows Noah, a famous country singer trying to live under the radar after becoming the guardian of his young niece, Lili. Seeking a quiet life, he ends up in Truelove, agreeing to restore the town’s gazebo and later its beloved theater. What he doesn’t expect is to reconnect with Chloe, the local music teacher—and his old crush. She’s grounded, compassionate, and very much tied to her hometown, while he’s been drifting from place to place, guarding his identity and heart. Their romance is sweet, slow-burning, and full of obstacles—especially since Chloe knows exactly who Noah is and fears their lives are too different to ever truly align. Add in Chloe’s fiercely protective brothers, a few lovable matchmakers, and the irresistible charm of little Lili, and the emotional stakes just keep rising.

This book offers so much more than just a romantic arc—it’s a rich tapestry of community, family, and the idea of finding home not just in a place, but in people. The meddling matchmakers add a lovely layer of humor and heart, while the subplots (like hints at future love matches for other characters) only deepen the sense that Truelove is a town you’ll want to visit again and again.

This is the kind of book that makes you laugh, tear up, and root for every character on the page. It’s romantic, wholesome, and filled with tender moments that stay with you. If you love small-town romances with depth, endearing side characters, and second-chance magic, this is a must-read. I’d give it more than five stars if I could—and I’m already hoping for more stories set in Truelove (especially for Chloe’s brothers)!

BUILDING HER A HOME is set in a picturesque small town that is filled with good hearted yet meddlesome matchmakers and overprotective siblings that you can’t help but adore, you will lose yourself in the goodness that is this romance. I enjoyed watching Chloe and Noah navigate their feelings about life, love and each other to find their way to happily ever after.

As with all Love Inspired reads, I was left with a happy heart and smile on my face. I’m giving BUILDING HER A HOME the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval, TBR and Enjoy!

A sweet romance. Second chance with a former country music bad boy. Small town antics from the double named group. I hope there is a sequel with Ingrid finding her significant other. There were hints. Fun family atmosphere. Many heartwarming moments. Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy via NetGalley. My review is voluntary.

This is a second chance romance between Noah, a former country music superstar, and Chloe, a music therapy teacher in small-town Truelove, NC. Their relationship includes Noah’s young niece Lili, who he is raising after his sister’s death a few years ago. As is often the case, Lili works her way into Chloe’s life and the two have a wonderful teacher-student relationship. Noah and Chloe already have a history, but it’s the way Chloe is with Lili that re-captures Noah’s heart and makes him consider settling down in Truelove.

I loved the small town and all of the friends and family. This book has connections to several that the author published before it, but I did not see any indication of that on NetGalley nor Goodreads when I was choosing to read it. That’s so frustrating to me! Because I prefer to read connected stories in the order they were written. Still a very good story and I enjoyed it.

If I could give this book more than 5 stars, I definitely would! I read it on my Kindle, but now I really want a printed copy! It’s left me wondering if there are, or will be, more books in this series that I can dive into! I also just learned that Lisa Carter is from North Carolina, and since this story takes place there, I was even more excited to read it. The story is about Noah, a famous singer who becomes the guardian of his niece. He moves from town to town to keep his true identity a secret, but when he arrives in Truelove, North Carolina, he isn’t expecting to want to stay. After running into an old crush (Chloe), he starts to question his plans. And when his niece bonds with Chloe, the local music teacher, it makes everything even more complicated.

Noah was only supposed to fix the town’s gazebo and leave, but when the contractor for the town's theater drops out, he steps in to help. In exchange, he gets a place to stay. The only problem is, the guest house is right next to Chloe’s. Being forced to work together on town projects is hard enough, but being so close to each other makes their feelings even more complicated. Chloe knows exactly who he is and what’s in his past. She’s a small-town girl, and he’s the famous heartthrob. She always had a crush on him, but she knows their lives have been and will always be far too different. While Noah wishes for something more with Chloe, her brothers know his secret, and he feels like he has to stick to his plan: fix the theater and leave. Even if that means leaving the woman he’s falling for behind.

This book is so full of sweet moments. It’s not just a romance; you’ll fall in love with the whole community. The meddling matchmakers are adorable, and Chloe’s overprotective brothers... I think they need their own love story! Hint, Hint, lol. I laughed, I cried (and I’m not a crier), and I had so many heartwarming moments as I watched Noah and Chloe’s romance bloom. Add in little Lili and the matchmaker's attempts at making Ingrid a match, and the town, not just the book, pulled me in!

I received a complimentary copy. This review reflects my honest opinion.