Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely LOVED this book. I was hooked from the first few chapters when we first meet Kevin, the dog. I already knew then just from his escapades that it would be a 5 star read for me, and it was.

I loved the found family and found hometown aspect of this book and that there was also a little bit of a mystery thrown in.

This will definitely not be my last Lucy Score.

I thought the premise of this book sounded so good, and I'm happy to write that I was not disappointed! Maggie and Silas were great main characters, and I loved the supporting cast as well! Overall, I would definitely recommend!

I received an e-ARC from the publisher.

Like all stories from this author (read them ALL), this is hilarious. With a dash of spicy, and a little situationship drama, this, should be an HGTV special on Lifetime, the story catches your heart. I loved everything about this story. 10/10 Recommend.

Thanks to the ARC provided by Forever, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing with the help of NetGalley (all opinions are my own.) As Maggie Moves On opens, Maggie Nichols, a house flipper who capitalizes on her craft by sharing the stories of her homes with her nearly 1M YouTube subscribers, is moving on to a new project. She’s just finished an amazing beach house and is now in Western Idaho to rehab a dilapidated showplace that’s over a century old. Enter Silas, the owner of a local landscaping business that Maggie’s business partner Dean called in for a scope of work and price estimate. I don’t want to say more about the plot other than this is a steamy, open door romance full of colorful language, snark, and a bit of a mystery. Maggie Nichols is not the first home renovations specialist that U have experienced through the writing of Ms. Lucy Score, and I love the way she writes their journeys. As an investor focused Realtor it’s great to see my profession represented in the fictional books I read. My favorite part of Maggie’s journey in Kinship, Idaho, however, is how she comes to find family while she’s renovating the old house and researching their story to bring provenance to the house for her show and the town. Maggie Moves On is a five-star reviewed book! Especially because it’s about an old house and I love them! I didn’t even mention about how it’s a grumpy and sunshine couple, but it’s gender swapped, because Maggie is the cynical, anti-relationship grump and Silas is all-in on her being his future wife from the first moment he sees her. Plus, we’re not saying anything about the underlying mystery that is slowly revealed during the renovations, and that mystery is my jam. Go. Read. This. Book. I’m thinking about buying copies for my mastermind ladies as gifts during our real estate conference next week. And one for my shelf, too!

4.5 Stars

I so enjoyed this book! It had similar vibes to Mr. Fixer Upper by Lucy Score - another book that I loved so much. I also loved that Silas fell in love first. It's one of the most underrated traits in a romance book and one that if I find out that is in the book, I'm so much more likely to pick it up. The only thing I didn't enjoy was the length. It felt drawn out but I still really, really loved it.

Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this.

I have mixed feelings on this book., I think that Lucy Score was very good at writing the relationship, and the premise was fun. But unfortunately the rest of this fell a little flat. I felt there was too many side stories, and it pulled away from what was a solid love story. One or two side stories (Connor & David primarily) would be fine. But the treasure hunt, the half sister, the last second NDA dad, and the grumpy old man were too many storylines. And the ending with all of their HEA's like the end of a legally blonde movie was slightly tacky, because it wasn't what the story was about. Had some of this fat been trimmed during the editing process, this would have been a 4 or 5 star book. Unfortunately it just too much.

“BUT THE HOUSE? WELL, THERE WAS MAGIC HERE ON THIS BLUFF. SHE COULD FEEL IT SHIMMERING JUST BENEATH LAYERS OF ROTTING WOOD AND WHAT WAS MOST LIKELY LEAD PAINT. LIKE A BURIED TREASURE WAITING TO BE UNEARTHED.”
If you haven’t had the pleasure of reading a Lucy Score book yet, then Maggie Moves On should be at the tippy top of your “must read” list. Equal parts steamy romance, laugh out loud comedy, and feel good-find your roots storyline, Maggie Moves On has the distinction of being my new absolute favorite book written by Lucy Score—a feat indeed.

Maggie Moves On starts out innocuously enough. Maggie Nichols is a YouTube sensation known for her home renovations that transforms dilapidated dumps to a dream home while taking viewers on a journey with each newly released episode. With partner, ex-husband, and best friend Dean (who I can only picture as David from ‘Schitt’s Creek’) right by her side, Maggie rolls into Kinship, Idaho, with her eyes set transforming the once glorious Campbell home back into the beauty it was over a century before. Looking for local contractors to help aid in this renovation, Maggie meets Silas Wright and his goofy, ice cream loving, kleptomaniac of a dog, Kevin. Right away Silas’ outgoing and positive attitude reminded me so much of Ted Lasso that I was immediately smitten with his over-the-top charm and outrageous flirting.

“SHE NEEDED TO BE A HELL OF A LOT MORE CAREFUL WHERE SILAS WRIGHT WAS CONCERNED. THE MAN COULD CHARM HIS WAY INTO PLACES HE HAD NO RIGHT BEING. INCLUDING HER PANTS.”
The biggest part of the overall plot of Maggie Moves On is Maggie’s insistence that her project here in Kinship is just like any other job she’s taken, yet she sets roots with each day that passes. Her formula is simple, and Maggie always moves on to the next job. Seeing Maggie blossom under careful ministrations of Silas’ friends and family and helping solve a mystery surrounding lost gold with the town’s curmudgeonly historian won my heart over with each page. You can imagine how meticulous and fact-driven Maggie reacts when confronted with the notion that her time in Kinship isn’t as temporary as she’s lead herself to believe.

What I loved most is that Maggie surrounds herself with a found family in Kinship. Her stepsister and nephew, to a down on his luck teenager, a pair of kittens, the surly historian, as well as Silas and Kevin. By the end of Maggie Moves On, the Campbell home has been filled with people whom Maggie adores. It reminds me so much of that wonderful scene from ‘Under the Tuscan Sun’ when Frances is reminded that every single thing she had wished for herself had come true for the people around her, and her joy was being able to bask in a house full of the people she loves most—which is exactly what Maggie needed too.

“HE LOOKED LIKE HE BELONGED HERE UNDER THE WATERFALL IN THE WILD. AND FOR ONCE, MAGGIE FELT LIKE SHE MIGHT BELONG, TOO.”
Between the bittersweet nods to the mother Maggie lost when she needed her the most, to a beautiful and poignant reconciliation with her estranged father, Maggie Moves On made me cry happy tears. Lucy Score has written a romance with depth, one that comes with comedic relief, a large happy family, and a happily ever after that would warm the cockles of any surly curmudgeon.

If you can’t tell, I loved this book. This is your cue to go and purchase your own copy of Maggie Moves On, which is available on all platforms and retailers as today is release day! Go get your copy and then come and tell me your thoughts. I hope Lucy Score celebrates with a bouquet of tacos and lots of love from her readers such as myself.

As a huge Lucy Score fangirl, it breaks my heart that I didn’t love this book. As is often the case, I enjoyed the side characters and most of the story. Especially the historical mystery. As someone who doesn’t care for renovation shows, I spaced out during much of those details. I loved “Mr. Fixer Upper” and “The Christmas Fix”, so I was surprised that this one didn’t grab my attention as well.

“Maggie Moves On” is supposed to be a romance. Unfortunately, this one didn’t land for me. Honestly? I could not stand Silas. He was way too pushy, never taking no for an answer. He basically forced Maggie into a relationship and picked fights with her over things that were absolutely none of his business. Maggie made things clear from the beginning that she just wanted a fun time, but Silas refused to respect any of her clear boundaries. I don’t even have the words for the kayak incident. Let’s just say that love is the last thing I would’ve been feeling if someone had done that to me. Maggie herself was a decent character. My only issue with her was that she let Silas wear her down and get his way. If I was her friend I would have told her to run away from that man as fast as she could. I will always read Lucy Score’s books. But probably won’t reread this one.

Maggie Moves On is definitely a Lucy Score book full of quirky characters, some angst and humor.
Maggie has built an on-line audience buying and rehabbing houses. Her new project is in Kinship, Idaho, an old Victorian called The Old Campbell house.
Maggie has kept herself busy but not really living, besides her right hand man who’s also her ex-husband and maybe an occasional fling her work is her life….until
The Old Campbell house brings so much, a may be Mr Right named Mr Wright who decides on first sight she’ll be Mrs Wright, a mystery of missing gold from a stage coach robbery and so much history of the Campbells oh and of course the house, this one may be harder to say goodbye too!
I absolutely loved this book and really couldn’t put it down.
-5 Stars-

This was cute, creative and had just the right amount of spice. I loved the banter, the ‘he falls first’ bit and the plot was absolutely solid. I don’t think LS has ever missed, in any of the books I’ve read, and this was no exception.

Lucy Score is typically an author that I enjoy, and while this one was good, it somewhat missed the mark for me! Maggie and Silas seemed to have the playful banter, her the independent woman and him the swagger and one liners. I just didn't get the chemistry between these two, and Silas started moving from cheesy one liners to eye rolling over the top flirting that wasn't fun anymore. The added friendship/partner that's also her ex that is now hooking up with Silasv brother was just... Odd.

I'll continue to read Score as I do enjoy her writing but this wasn't my favorite.

Love, love, love this book!
Maggie flips historic old houses for her popular YouTube show and when she is done she moves on to the next.
Silas falls hard and fast but the landscaper has deep roots in Kinship, Idaho.

“I heard wedding bells when I saw her for the first time.”
“You sure it wasn’t just low blood sugar, or maybe you were standing in front of the fire station?”

The story is funny and snarky with a cast of fun characters for the reader to fall in love with. It is one of those books that I just didn’t want it to come to an end.
-5 Stars-
-Diane-

This was so dang cute. I fell in love from the moment Kevin the pitbull entered the scene. And then Silas with his flirty ways sealed the deal because behind his strong flirt game was a man head over heels for Maggie who flips houses and then picks up and moves on. I loved their romance, the house renovation, and the people Maggie seemed to collect around her as the house came together. Perfect for small town romance lovers who enjoy steam with their romance.

- he falls first
- dog hijinx
- fun banter via shameless flirting backed up by some dirty talk
- found family
- forced proximity
- house and landscaping renovation with behind the scenes filming for a YouTube show

I fell in love with Maggie and Silas. Lucy Score never disappoints with a fun, engaging, steamy read! I loved the journey of the characters in the book. It was a great read!

This was such a cute small town romance read. Bring together an adorable influencer house flipper, a hot landscaper guy and small town friends/family and you're bound to get a great story! This book was a super enjoyable and an easy ready. Would definitely recommend to anyone who likes a good steamy rom-com with a hint of HGTV make over.

I loved this book because of Silas. OMG, he is an expert flirt and I enjoyed all the banter between him and Maggie. There are some great side characters in this small town story. Although the progress of the house flip and the romance between Silas & Maggie is the main plot, there are some wonderful side stories that really help develop the relationships of various characters and connect the reader to the fictional community. This book really made me smile and I flew through the pages, staying up late to finish it in less than 24 hours.

Thank you to @readforeverpub for the free digital ARC.

This was a delightful small town romance with a fiesty female lead I sincerely enjoyed. I loved the chemistry between Maggie and Silas. I loved how Maggie just wanted to work, but Silas won't give up. The family is all up in their business. The dog is too freakin' cute. I love how their careers align too. Plus, a little mystery to keep you on your toes. This one was cute!

A huge thank you to the publisher for an ARC!

*Note: this is an HONEST SPOILER FREE REVIEW*

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This one’s for you if you love: a hot landscaper who’s a total flirt, a girl who knows how to get sh*t done, found family, home renovations/HGTV, a scavenger hunt, witty banter, family relationships/drama, lots and lots of charm, and more.

To be honest, I was a little hesitant as I read the first chapter. I’m not really one for instant love or the “my future wife” line right when the hero meets the heroine. However, pushing through that initial impression and finishing this book was definitely one of the better decisions I made this year. This story has so many great elements, from everything I listed above to meanings deep below the surface level. And with found family being one of my favorite tropes, and Lucy’s easy to follow and charming writing, it was easy for me to fall in love with the entire group (yes, all the side characters).

With that being said, I can’t talk about much more without spilling the beans, but I definitely encourage everyone to give this book a try. Especially if you believe in friendship, love, disasters, and growth.

Maggie Moves On was a fun read that made me want to check out this author's backlist. (I've already started on one of her other titles and am loving it so far)

I was immediately hooked when the main male character, Silas, shows interest first. To me, this is a rarity and it was a great way for the story to begin. Maggie's reluctance to fall for Silas and the ensuing story to get them to their HEA was fun, even though their was angst involved, and I really enjoyed the historical aspects and their sleuthing to get to the main story point.

Lucy Score writes great secondary characters and I really enjoyed all of the ones in this story - from the grumpy elder who helps them out, the teen they semi-adopt, and Maggie's half sister. (I bet their is a story for her somewhere down the line. Okay, I HOPE their is a story for her.)

I'm not going in depth in this review because it will give away plot lines, but this read was fast, fun, and made me want more!

I loved this book and it was the perfect summer read. This book was full of steam, banter, attraction and plenty of chemistry.