Title: Maggie Moves on

Author: Lucy Score


Ch: 38


Pg: 403


Genre: Rom Com


Rating: 4 stars


Publisher: forever


I’m a sucker for home improvement tv shows. So, give me a rom com that focuses on one with a heroine who is the home improvement person. A sweet hero who’s not threatened by a capable heroine and a loveable doofus or a dog who wants to play matchmaker sign me up. While this one is a little on the long side for a rom com it reads fast.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

This is such a fun romcom. It’s got banter and likable characters. It’s entertains and keeps you highly entertained.

"Maggie Moves On" by Lucy Score is a captivating and emotionally resonant romance novel that explores themes of healing, second chances, and the transformative power of love. Score's storytelling expertise shines as she crafts a tale of self-discovery, forgiveness, and the complexities of navigating relationships. The book's relatable characters and heartfelt plot create an immersive reading experience that resonates with fans of adult romance. Score skillfully delves into the emotions of moving forward from the past, rebuilding trust, and embracing new beginnings, adding depth to the narrative. "Maggie Moves On" is a heartwarming reminder that love has the ability to heal wounds and open doors to unexpected happiness, leaving readers with a sense of warmth and contentment as they follow the characters on their journey of rediscovery and love.

I am mad at this book. I'm mad because I spent the first hour of this audiobook cracking up. It was hilarious and I loved all of their banter. But it's very quickly turned sour for me and silas's flirty confidence turned possessive and egotistical.

Maggie is an independent successful woman who flips houses with her gay ex-husband and she's very headstrong. But somehow Silas just gets her to apologize. I was mad. It's hard to describe without giving big spoilers but basically Maggie does something that she thought was right even though it could have been dangerous and Silas flips a fucking shit that she didn't call him even though they barely know each other and he is her boss. Then to make matters worse she apologizes. Absolutely not. I should have stopped there.

The best part of this book is the fat pitbull and the gay subplot between Maggie's ex-husband and Silas is stepbrother. But even that had some questionable moments. There's a very binary view of queerness going as far as to define it simply as gay or straight with no in between. There's also this weird scene where Silas pressures his brother to come out and straight people, please don't do that. You have no idea what it's like to come out and it just gave off icky vibes for me. There's also a part where Maggie confesses that she essentially forced her ex-husband to marry her and was so clueless until he finally had the courage to come out as gay and then they divorced. There's headstrong and then there's bulldozer headstrong.

All in all I think Maggie and Silas both needed to get a fucking grip and learn how to listen to other people. I also will forever be annoyed with the fact that Silas had to be told he was being a dick by a woman who then told him what to do and he did the opposite and still ends up with the girl. How? Are straight people okay?

Lucy Score always writes great books and this one was no exception. I really loved the characters and plot, and the whole theme was so lovable and cute.

Ok I typically am a Lucy Score fan but this one was just eh to me. I found Silas hard to like. I was just not the biggest fan of his character. I also found Maggie to be annoying at times. I did like the flirty funny banter between the two. I found myself laughing out loud a few times. I had a hard time getting past the instant love. I am never a fan of instant love. It makes it so hard for me to believe the relationship throughout the entire book. Overall, I found myself bored reading this book at times. It was not a total miss but definitely not the best, 3 stars.

i unfortunately did not like this book which is why there won’t be an amazon or goodreads review linked. i thought it was way longer than it needed to be and i really disliked the MMC. i thought he was predatory and weird and don’t understand why this is being marketed as an enemies to lovers romance? enemies where? more like brief acquaintances to lovers. maggie had no interest in dating silas until she was essentially forced into it and it’s just not a trope i’ll ever enjoy.

Lucy Score never fails to create a captivating read with fun characters and lots of intriguing moments! Definitely recommend this one!

Cute!! I love that he fell first. I love that Maggie was such a badass but also finally caved when Silas called her out on being alone. I love that her and Dean were still best friends. Kevin cracked me up a kept things light. Mr. Wright (right!) was so funny with his innuendos. The whole thing was fantastic!

I'm not sure why I waited so long to read this book! Maggie Moves On is my third Lucy Score book this year, and this just might be my favorite out of all of them.

Silas falls first, and he falls hard! I loved how flirty and sweet he was with just the right touch of alpha. He's totally ultimate book boyfriend material.

I loved Maggie just as much as Silas. I enjoyed watching this ambitious fixer-upper change her loner ways when she finds herself wanting to put down roots for the first time. Maggie’s found family is another favorite aspect of this book.

Who knew HGTV plus some steam would make the perfect combination for a light, funny, swoony book?

Romance and remodeling ... a fantastic combination! Maggie and Silas are characters that you can't help but hope they figure things out and get together. The small town of Kinship, Idaho is an amazing small town setting full of many colorful characters that each bring a something special to this book.

Lucy Score can always deliver a fabulous small-town romance and this book is no exception. She is a master at writing the characters of these small towns into the character driven plots flawlessly. The family feel that this town and characters offer would make it hard for anybody to leave.

The banter between Maggie and Silas is fabulous and their chemistry was undeniable. I enjoyed the way their relationship grew over the course of the book, at times it moved a bit slow but the side characters kept things interesting. Plus, there is a dog named Kevin that may be the most mischievous but adorable dog ever!

Ultimately, this book left me with a smile on my face and I do recommend it to those looking for a small-town romance or someone who loves renovation reality shows.

Thank you to Forever Publishing and Netgalley for the opportunity to read a digital copy of this lighthearted, feel-good romance in exchange for an honest review.

If you like the tropes:
-small town
-he falls first
-furry best friend
-found family
PLEASE pick this book up. I am begging you. Lucy Score has done it again with a beautiful romance about a woman who finally finds a home after running from the idea of it for so long.

I’ve never read a book by Lucy that I haven’t enjoyed, but I think Maggie Moves On might be my favorite. I was tearing up throughout the book, laughing at the banter between characters, and swooning over Silas and Maggie’s relationship. The found family trope that is heavily featured throughout the book messed me up in the best way possible, and I would love future books following some of the side characters. Silas is a top-tier book boyfriend; he fell fast and he fell hard, and he wasn’t afraid to let Maggie know that from the start. Their chemistry was simply *chef’s kiss,* and I think I could read about them forever. This book is going to stick with me for a long time and is easily a favorite of 2023 for me. I absolutely loved Maggie Moves On and would highly recommend checking this one out!

CW for loss of loved one, divorce (in past), sexual content, parental abandonment, cheating (in past, not between mcs).

Thanks so much to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC of Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score!

The story was hard to follow, and the characters didn’t click with me. I couldn’t get into it and didn’t feel that magical connection. Despite being a fan of the author’s previous works, this one fell flat. It may still appeal to romance readers who enjoy slow burn and cute stories, but it wasn’t my cup of tea. I had to call it quits halfway through. Overall, it’s an average read, neither terrible nor memorable.

Did not like had a hard to follow story line and unrelatable characters . Was hard to follow and lost interest and ended up not finishing the book

Won’t recommend.

Look I love Lucy Score. Things We Never Got Over was easily one of my top romances last year. But this one...it was NOT it. I couldn't get into it, I didn't connect with the characters and I really really wish I had liked them more. DNF @56%

Lucy Score truly NEVER disappoints!
Wow!
This story and these characters were for sure unforgettable!
I loved their chemistry and also the humor of this story.
Lucy makes us fall more and more in love with fictional guys like these ones!
Can't recommend this enough!

Maggie Moves On is a cute story about a YouTuber falling for the landscaper on a project. She remodels houses and films all the aspects for her channel.

This book brought the heat, the angst, the sexiness and the fun, what more could I want?! My first book by Lucy Score but definitely won’t be my last.

Unfortunately, this one just wasn't for me. I was not invested in the characters, and just didn't have an interest in what was happening. DNFed at 30%.

*Thank you @readforeverpub for the copy in exchange for an honest review. Review not posted to Amazon/Goodreads because less than 4 stars or DNF.*

Maggie and Silas were fabulous. Maggie is a go-getter with a plan - and that plan does not include setting down roots with Mr. Laid Back Silas. Silas knows what he wants and he's got his sights set on Maggie. But will she see that settling for happiness doesn't mean settling for less? When her entire career is based on her ability to rebuild and move on....can she put roots down and stay?