It was an interesting book, but I was unable to complete it. The love story between race and Elinor was a little rushed and I found their thoughts about each other a little too graphic for my taste. Especially considering that they had just met. This made me uncomfortable and I was unable to read the rest. I liked the premise and the small town bits included in it but beyond it, It was not my kind of book.

Great book with a great storyline. Not what I was expecting at all so was a nice surprise. Easy to read and good characters in there too.

I submitted this review back in November and somehow it didnt appear in the Netgalley Review Board.
I will re-submit this.
I was caught by the title and cover of this book...being a semi hoarder myself,I gave this book a try.
I could feel for Patricia...having a need to be sentimental in what may be considered junk, she tries hard keeping precious memories in many boxes.
Her daughter Elinor Goggins forces her mother to declutter., and while the mother is sent to rehab , Patricia meanwhile not only has to straighten out the physical and mental impact of her mother;s life,she has othe rbattles with her sister.
This has some sadness to the story,and realization how the elderly may soemtime suse their hoarding to hang unto their past and perhaps when they feel lonely ,and yet the hoarders own reasons to keep their children away.
There are amusing pangs in the book to keep the reader attracted to find out more,and the mother's comical antics living in the hospital.
I did have abit of a problem hanging on to the chapters and it took me awhile to finish it. Its well entertaining however and a good insight on what hoarding can end up to, made me declutter my own house after reading this book!!

Cleaning Her House is a family drama combined with a small town romance. Have you ever seen the TV show Hoarders? It's a bit like that, just without the professional help, but with all the drama and secrets. 

Elinor's elderly mother is recuperating after illness and she can't come home until her house has been properly cleaned. Elinor has taken on the task of cleaning the house and discovers that her mother is a hoarder, something that Elinor's sister and brother cannot seem to cope with.

Moreover, she's up against local country inspector Race who will not give her a break and is a bit of a jackass to her, and apparently Elinor has to have him. It seemed a bit strange, as I found him a bit rigid and annoying.

I liked the writing, but the book could easily have been cut down, it's pretty long and I would have liked an epilogue. 

I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Cleaning Her House is an entertaining story. The plot is unique and interesting. I liked the characters. and enjoyed the writing style Ms Vartanoff.

Cleaning Her House by Irene Vartanoff is a complex and heartwarming story about hoarders, families and new chances.

When Elinor, a collage professor takes sabbatical she gets pulled into family drama. Her elderly mother is recuperating after her illness and can't come home until her house is cleaned properly. Elinor's sister and brother don't realize what an impossible job Elinor has involuntarily taken on, and can't accept the fact that their mother is a hoarder.
Not only has she to battle a lost cause, but local county inspector Race will not give her a break. The problem is that those two can't keep their hands to themselves and hot summer nights get sizzling hot.
She also finds unopened letters from her father who abandoned them years ago and finds out her mother has been lying for twenty five years.

Gripping tale of loss and forgiveness, about sibling rivalry and past mistakes and opening your heart for love that will touch all of us. There is a lesson to be learned on every page. So many complex relations between characters of this book. So many problems that need solving. Each of them is fighting their own battle.
Truly moving story that will break your heart and give you hope. A must read.

I really enjoyed this book. It's like an episode of Hoarders, without all the professional help. Family drama, secrets, romance. How would you handle cleaning out a hoarders house without them there to help? The mental issues behind the hoarding and just wow. It's a no win.

I wasn't too sure about Elinor and Race's relationship, how it started out. I personally wouldn't be able to forgive and forget. I skimmed over the bedroom scenes. They weren't bad, but not really needed either (for me anyhow).

The only thing lacking is the ending, I was really hoping for more. Maybe an epilogue :-)

This book gives more than expected. It is a heart warming story that is a perfect blend of romance, secrets, and family with their complications. The characters are engaging and the story is well paced. I was pleasantly surprised by just how much I enjoyed this one. Highly recommend!

Small town romance and story revolving around family, mental illness, substance abuse, and dysfunction.

I really wanted to like this, but I just did not. I was bored by the story but not the characters. I honestly enjoyed the characters except for the elderly parents as well as the older sister and I also liked the premise of the story.

The book was just tedious and I think the ages of the characters at times wouldn't allow me to feel connected.

I thought Elinor was great and I understood her issues. Even her brother Mark was someone I cared about. Betsy I was over and absolutely did NOT care about what happened with her nor her family by page 30. Race was alright, but I didn't feel that much chemistry between him and Elinor.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I didn't know what to expect initially. A story surrounding a hoarder is unusual and a complex topic. The author did an incredible job depicting the emotional and frustrating process of sorting and cleaning up her mother's house. Her personal journey in understanding her mother's struggle, the conflicts of dealing with her siblings and the possibility of find true love with Race is a huge undertaking for a person with abandonment issues. I'm glad that Race was there to firmly see her through the project and show her she is worthy of love and forgiveness.

Will try other novels from this author. I definitely recommend.

Cleaning Her House is a cute small town romance with a spunky heroine and a "dishy" hero. The subject matter is unique because it deals with Elinor's mother who is a hoarder. Poor Elinor has to clean up her childhood home, which is a feat she can't do by herself. We're given some insight on why Elinor prefers to be alone and somewhat distant from her brother and sister, as well as her mother. As she goes through her mother's possessions, she learns about the woman who birthed and raised her, including why she needs roots and companionship in the form of family, and possibly a romantic partner who at first drives he crazy (but he's a great kisser).

A nice tender story that has Gilmore Girls vibe. An appealing romance that would make a great TV movie.

Cute book. fun characters. Definitely worth the read. i will recommend to all my romance reader patrons.

An entertaining and enjoyable read. It's well written, the characters are interesting and likeable and the plot is engaging.
Recommended!
Many thanks to Irene Vartanoff and Netgalley for this ARC

Defiantly charged by her sister, Bossy Betsy, to clean out their mother, Patricia’s, house, Elinor Goggins finds herself way overwhelmed by the multitude of boxes filled with stuff, by the tarps covering junk on the lawn, by the overstuffed garage and basement and by the pure filth all over the house. Patricia is a massive hoarder. Complaints have been piling up against her. A stroke forces her to rehab and the opportunity to clean out all the junk opens.
Cleaning her House takes an impressive look into hoarding and how it affects others. More to the story is how the level of junk amassed by Patricia almost pales in comparison to the levels of emotional junk both Elinor and Betsy deal with in their lives. Elinor has walled off her heart and when she meets Race-inspector and home contractor, he challenges her heart and her developing tendency to hoard, too. Betsy is fighting a battle with her husband over their son’s life decisions. As the junk get sorted and cleared, so does the junk Elinor and Betsy horde.

Elinor has moved back to help fix up her mother's home after she had a stroke. Little did she realize the extend of her mother's hoarding! The house is extremely unlivable. When hunky inspector Race shows up the sparks fly. Lots of arguments, lots of sexual tension, lots of fun. A great read, and one that was hard to put down. Sadly, I tend to hoard a bit, although not this extreme. Gave me pause, and I like some of the tips and advice that was thrown in throughout the book. Highly recommend this book and author.

3.5 stars.

I didn't know what I was thinking when I requested this book. I don't really read women's fiction. Romance yes, but not ones that are more of a chicklit. But anyway, I enjoyed reading this. it was a very quick and easy read. The plot wasn't that complicated and the romance is okay. The steam was light too. But I love the family aspect. The characters are interesting enough and kept me entertained.

Overall, a fine read. :)