Aprender que dejarse llevar podría ser el primer paso para encontrarse a sí misma y enamorarse.

Anna Davenport siempre ha vivido su vida según un plan, el plan de sus padres, para ser exactos. Pero cuando ese mundo comenzó a sentirse más como una jaula que como un sueño, Anna tomó una decisión audaz: se alejó de la vida que todos los demás habían elegido para ella y se dispuso a construir algo real, algo completamente propio.

Lo que ella no esperaba encontrar era a Noah Whitmore.

Noah Whitmore ha pasado su vida tratando de demostrar que es más que un apellido. Ha terminado con su madre tratando de engañarlo y está cansado de las relaciones superficiales. Ahora está concentrado en hacer algo diferente. Simplemente no sabía lo que era ese algo hasta que se enontró con Anna.

Pero cuando Anna se permite reconectarse con el pasado que dejó atrás, todos los secretos que ha estado evitando comienzan a salir a la superficie. Y ahora Noah se pregunta si el futuro que comenzó a imaginar con Anna se basó en la verdad o en la ilusión.



Es una lástima que sea tan corto.

¿Y el epílogo?



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest

I loved loved LOVED this book! Personally, my favorite was the one between Anna and Jessie. I just love to see various friends dynamics in books!! But Noah and Anna are the cutest and I would totally love to see more of them!! The whole clock scenario was, I think, the most perfect way to connect the two characters and give them reasons to keep going back to each other again and again. The strained relationship between Anna and her mother also added to the depth of the story, reeling you in to the raw/realness of it all! Overall, I loved this cute little quick read and would loveee to re-read around autumn!

3 stars

This novella starts with a meet cute at a thrift store between a volunteer and a man whose ex girlfriend donated a prized heirloom in a petty fit of rage. I love getting right to the point of a story and being able to start and finish in one sitting.

If you're in the mood for a cheesy, Hallmark story, this might be for you! There's not a ton of conflict except for a couple mean girl antics, so this is perfect for a happy, sweet short story.

We only got to be surface level with the characters since it was such a short book and it wasn't incredibly memorable. There is no spice to language.

What I didn't like: The mean girl was named Taylor and she was the worst. Have you ever read a book with a character that has the same name as you?

This was cute, but it makes the assumption that most rich people are vapid and uncaring. Eating a burger with a milkshake?! Oh my! Volunteering at a thrift shop?! The horrors! I’d like to think that the wealthy have a bit more substance than that.

I really enjoy cute and warm reads, and this one did make my heart flutter. Noah and Anna's love story is truly amazing, and I definitely found this book recommendable, especially since it's a short read.

Thank you T. Atkins and Netgalley for the ARC!

This is a very cute short story! The characters are very loveable (shout out Anna’s dad). I found parts about the money and lifestyle to be a little out of touch. The main characters were sweet but honestly the best friends were better. I hope they get their own novella. Quick, easy, heartwarming read

Thank you T. Atkins and Netgalley for the ARC!

this is the example of a book that you would read in an afternoon in the sun while drinking a cocktail and you would have an amazing time.

the story is a bit of a cliché with the rich girl deciding that her life’s purpose is to help others and leave behind most of the things she has but what’s wrong with some cliché? and also noah is a dream!!
the conflict seemed a bit forced. given that they didn’t know each other that well, it’s normal that she might not have told him everything. i loved carter and jessie and would personally love to read a story about them!

This short story was so cute and heartwarming; the thrift store as a setting was so cool and innovative. I loved the characters and their values, even tho it was a short story, I liked the pace of the relationship. I found the dialogue between the fmc and the mmc's ex a bit immature, it was a lot like something the mean girl high schooler would say to the asocial girl, so I didn't like that aspect.
Overall it was a quick and beautiful story.

Thrifted Hearts by T. Atkins
4.5 ⭐

Thank you to T. Atkins and NetGalley for the opportunity to Advanced Read Thrifted hearts.

Wow! This story hooked me from the moment I read the description! In 94 pages Atkins manages to give the reader a full story with background, mystery and a defined ending without any major plot holes!

If you're looking for a quick read that makes you feel invested in the storyline then absolutely give Thrifted Hearts a read!

Thrifted Hearts by T. Atkins is the kind of romance that feels like a warm cup of tea on a quiet afternoon. It is cozy, comforting, and left me smiling long after I finished it. I absolutely loved this story. It is a sweet and uplifting journey about finding yourself, embracing change, and opening up to love.

Anna Davenport’s decision to leave behind the life others chose for her was so empowering. Watching her grow into her own and figure out what truly matters was one of my favorite parts. Noah Whitmore was equally engaging. He is thoughtful, sincere, and searching for something deeper than what he has always known. Together, their connection felt real and genuine.

T. Atkins writes with warmth and clarity, creating characters that feel like people you could actually meet. The pacing was just right, and the setting added a cozy charm to the whole experience.

If you enjoy short romances that are cute, heartwarming, and full of personal growth, Thrifted Hearts is one to add to your list. I only wish it had been a little longer because I didn’t want it to end.

Thrifted Hearts by T. Atkins is the kind of romance that feels like a warm cup of tea on a quiet afternoon. It is cozy, comforting, and left me smiling long after I finished it. I absolutely loved this story. It is a sweet and uplifting journey about finding yourself, embracing change, and opening up to love.

Anna Davenport’s decision to leave behind the life others chose for her was so empowering. Watching her grow into her own and figure out what truly matters was one of my favorite parts. Noah Whitmore was equally engaging. He is thoughtful, sincere, and searching for something deeper than what he has always known. Together, their connection felt real and genuine.

T. Atkins writes with warmth and clarity, creating characters that feel like people you could actually meet. The pacing was just right, and the setting added a cozy charm to the whole experience.

If you enjoy short romances that are cute, heartwarming, and full of personal growth, Thrifted Hearts is one to add to your list. I only wish it had been a little longer because I didn’t want it to end.

This is a very cute, cozy romance. The plot moves very quickly, being a novella, but the time line of the plot means that the romance takes a logical amount of time to form. The meet ups and coincidences do feel a bit to neat and tidy, or that the universe is pushing the couple together, but again, that's mostly due to the length of the book. If you want a quick, cute romance then this is a good one to grab. I read this e-book through NetGalley.

An adorable novella that combines two of my favourite things - thrift stores and romance. Noah and Anna’s story is lovely and highlights that appearances and wealth aren’t always everything if someone doesn’t have love and compassion. An incredibly sweet little short story that left me wanting more of their story - even though it did end on a happy note.

This romance is about two people from affluent families who meet one day in a thrift store and find their lives changed when sparks fly but when one of them keeps a secret about their real identity from the other can instalove overcome all?
This novella was a very fast read. That is the best o can say about. Everyone and everything that happened felt like such a stereotype that it was painful to make it through this less than 100 page story.
I would not recommend this to anyone and can only give this at most 2⭐️

The perfect palette cleanser! If you are looking for a quick and to the point read, you've found it!

Short and sweet romance novella! This was a sweet and easy read without dragging out the drama of will they won't they. I liked that Anna pushed Noah to better himself and not continue to go with the flow of his family's wished.

Wasn't a huge fan of this short story. I think the overall premise is cute but ultimately the development is lacking. The characters were flat and a bit insufferable. Neither the instalove or tension was believable and felt incredibly forced. There were a few really good scenes that didn't feel you were reading a 94-page novella, but they were woven together in such a rushed manner that you lost that enjoyment. There was a lot of potential for this story, I just wish it was longer so that the development could have happened.