Thank you to Forever and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Maggie Moves on by Lucy Score is a delightful rom-com that will appeal to fans of Sophie Kinsella and Tessay Bailey. The story revolves around Maggie, a YouTube star whose videos involve renovating and flipping old houses. When she arrives in Idaho to restore a dilapidated Victorian mansion in four months, she has plans for everything. But then, she meets handsome landscaper Silas. Will he convince her to stay in Idaho longer than expected? Will the relationship-averse Maggie change her plans for the sake of love?

Here is a humorous excerpt from Chapter 1:

The house rose in front of them through the rain-slicked windshield as the truck squeezed through the overgrowth on both sides of a rutted lane. Three stories. A massive porch that disappeared around one side. Shingles and carved wood with several layers of peeling paint battled it out to draw the eye first.
...
He flopped back in his seat and shook his head. “This better be the first and last time you buy a property sight unseen.” His voice was its usual morning rasp when Maggie dragged him from his beauty sleep.
The property wasn’t exactly unseen, but she doubted the truth of it would make her business partner feel more confident. “I saw pictures,” she argued instead.
“I saw the same pictures and distinctly recall trying to talk you out of it.”
“Whine later,” Maggie told him as she slid out from behind the wheel. The ground was soft and wet beneath her work boots."

Overall, Maggie Moves On is a rom-com that would make the perfect beach read. It will appeal to fans of home renovation shows like Jo and Chip on Fixer Upper. One highlight of this book is the absolutely adorable premise. I love that Maggie and Silas end up meeting on the site of one of Maggie's jobs. I also found Maggie's occupation to be original and empowering. If I had to complain about 1 thing, I would have to say that I lost interest in the plot about midway through. That might just be a personal thing though, because I can see many romance readers enjoying this book. If you're intrigued by the excerpt, or if you're a fan of rom-coms in general, I highly recommend that you check out this book when it comes out in June!

This was such a cute book! The dynamic between Silas and Maggie was so cute. At first I was really turned off by how pushy Silas was at the beginning of the book. But he grew on me, with how much Maggie needed him without knowing she needed him. The sense of community and a found family made this more than a romance.

If you are in the mood for a light-hearted, fun, steamy romance then this is the book for you!
I was blown away by how Lucy Score filled out her cast of characters with rich, well-developed characters. The ensemble nature of this book is where it truly shines. I fell so in love with all of the side characters. They helped drive the story along, but also brought in new and interesting aspects of the story.

The romance in this book is great, Silas and Maggie were clearly made for each other. And oh damn, it is spicy. I was literally holding my breath reading their sex scenes. Damn.

Silas turned me off a little with how possessive and a bit controlling he was with Maggie right off the bat. I don't mind insta love, but I do mind men treating women like breakable little objects for owning and protecting. The Silas weirdness and the slightly slow, clunky start to the book is what knocked it down a bit for me. BUT Kevin, the pitbull??? My favorite character in any rom-com ever.

Lucy Score did it again. Maggie Moves On is a terrific read. The characters come to life and feel like family. Silas’s easy going nature and Maggie’s logical approach to life show that opposites attract and create a bond that is life changing. Kinship, Idaho is an idyllic image from Maggies past that leads her to find her fairy tale, happily ever after. Plus, Lucy Score manages to weave a wild west treasure hunt mystery into the background. This book will give you a book hangover for sure.

Lucy Score books are very either/or for me. I don’t understand it, but she always elicits a very strong reaction! I either love them and think they’re the best thing ever (Rock Bottom Girl, Riley Thorn, Things We Never Got Over) or I hate them with the power of a thousand suns (Forever Never, Sidecar Crush). I am happy to report that Maggie Moves On was a *love love love* read!

Maggie Nichols is an independent, practical, goal-oriented house flipper who is taking on one of the most ambitious projects of her career. Silas Wright is the swoony landscape designer who believes in signs from the universe and love at first sight. Silas loves big and loves hard, and spends most of the book convincing Maggie to stay in his town instead of moving on to another project on the road. There’s also tons of fun renovation bits, YouTube star moments, and a surprisingly enjoyable treasure hunt plotline that made this whole book an enjoyable read.

Silas falls in instalove with Maggie, and let me tell you, heroes that fall hard and fast are my catnip. He’s just a tall, curly headed teddy bear that also leans into his feelings, while doing his best to foster open communication between him and an understandably closed-off Maggie. I was practically already in love with him by the third chapter when he started chasing his dog in his boxers. I want to snuggle right into his chest and bask in his emotional intelligence. “Silas was a fan of things that made him feel. He chased deep, complicated feelings and wrung every ounce of pleasure out of them.” Ok, just end me. He’s such a lovable book boyfriend.

Lucy Score is always a compelling story teller, and I think one of her greatest strengths is creating strong secondary characters that you actually get to know and care about. There are no “quirky best friend” or “gay bff” tropes that are just a sounding board for our protagonists, but rich characters with their own motivations and subplots. While I didn’t love the blurb style postscripts on all the characters’ futures we get at the end instead of a proper epilogue, it’s a testament to Score’s character building that we needed so many updates.

Overall this was a great read, and just solid proof that I’ll keep coming back to Lucy Score books even when some of her books make me ragey.

I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I was provided an ARC by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and words are my own.

Maggie Moves On is the newest book by Lucy Score which focuses on famous Youtuber Maggie and her mission to renovate an estate and move on to the next property. However, hot landscape guy, Silas, throws a wrench in her carefully laid plans. The journey Lucy takes you on between both POVs of the main characters is a laugh out loud aww worthy rom com thats light hearted in nature but has a good amount of depth in it (or as I like to call it, the ultimate combination of feels\fun).

One of my favorite parts of this book was how well developed the supporting character arcs were-Maggie and Silas are the focus but Lucy does an outstanding job of giving a third party perspective to some really difficult life changes that are happening to the group around them. You're never just rooting for one central story, you're rooting for that plus five more.

The mystery surrounding the Old Campbell Place and the reason all the town windows have gold in them adds a nice additional storyline that had me guessing until the last page. It was an awesome addition to the "just the gal renovating and moving on" giving the house and the town more meaning than just a location and plot device.

My only complaint is that I wish the book would have come with a fleshed out epilogue instead of smaller paragraphs summing up things that happened post the story, but that is small in comparison for how much I adored the novel.

I cannot wait to see what Lucy has in store next!

Lucy Score has a way of drawing you in at the very beginning of a story and taking you on a heartfelt journey no matter what book of hers you are reading. This new one from her is no different. I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of the book from her publisher and literally finished it in one day. I couldn't put it down. This is a must-read from Lucy. Maggie and Silas are adorable. You will fall in love with Kinship, Idaho, and all its residents.

May contain spoilers…




Ok. I’m diving in.
Is Dean gay?
I can’t blame her. Backwards baseball caps are hot af.
Ok. I love Kevin.
And the Cat King reference.
What’s Maggie’s connection? Is she related to the Campbell’s?
They were married? I’m confused now.
I want some finger steaks. Whatever they are, they sound yummy.
Ah. I get it now.
I wish my gif game was that strong.
Maggie has good taste in music.
Aww kittens.
Treasure!
Am I the only one that’s thinking about Black Jack Randall now?
Damn. Score on another super hot sex scene by Lucy.
Who the hell is Dayana? And how is that pronounced?
1million. Yay!
Lol. Just had to throw some hot springs in there huh?
I want a secret room.
Sister. Ok then…
That’s so sad!
And now I’m crying. But they are happy tears.
“I’ve been carrying you around with me since I was twelve years old,” Cue crying again.
Wallace went on to write a book about Mrs. Campbell and dedicated it to his family: Maggie, Silas, and Cody. Maggie cried when he gave her a signed copy.
I’m not crying again. Nope.

I never expect anything less that sheer perfection, laughter until I'm in tears, love, and tacos, from a Lucy Score book. This is AMAZING! Lucy didn't let me down! Maggie appealed to me from the get go, and I love her mission to find where she belongs, as she fights it every step of the way. And Silas, the hottest landscaper himself, stole my everloving heart! I don't know of I'll ever look at a yard the same again! As a native Idahoan, Lucy magically captured our small town feels, our quirky neighbors, and love of local (and not so local) history. She utterly NAILED IT! This is one story of chosen family (down to a rotund pit bull babysitting two newborn kittens) that will bring a smile to your face and stick with you forever. What a Score! Lucy has absolutely outdone herself and I AM HERE FOR IT!!! Five Idaho Potatoes, five stars, and I'll see you on another page!

📚Review - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.75/5

Maggie Moves On is a sweet (and sometimes steamy) story about Maggie Nichols, a house flipping YouTube star. She recently purchases an old mansion that is going to be her biggest project to date. She gives herself a 4 month timeline and then it’s onto the next project for her unless if Silas Wright, the “hot landscaper guy,” and his adorable dog, Kevin, can change her mind, make her stay, and lay down some roots.

I absolutely loved this story. This was definitely HGTV meets YouTube, with some steamy romance, family issues, and somewhat of a mystery thrown in.

The author did a great job making the characters really unique and different. There was also a lot of inclusion and diversity. Maggie’s best friend and producer, Dean, is gay along with Silas’s brother, Michael. Silas’s parents are also divorced and have a very diverse and blended family that get along so well.

One of my favorite aspects of this book was the witty and sarcastic banter between Maggie and Silas. I found myself laughing out loud on more the one occasion. I also loved that at the end (no spoilers), everything felt rounded out and finished. I didn’t end the book feeling like I had a ton of questions and needing to know more.

The only reason I did not give this 5 stars is because I was not a fan of how possessive Silas was at times. I know he was trying to be protective, but occasionally it was a little too much.

I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of romantic comedies.

Maggie Moves On is set to be released on June 21, 2022.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Maggie Moves On is a fun and easy read. I was able to live out my house flipping dreams through Maggie, who reminded me too much of myself with her overly determined and independent to a fault attitude, while she moved to rural Idaho to flip her biggest house yet. Maggie meets a fun spirited, confident landscaper who turns her life upside down and makes her question what she really desires in life. This book is full of life, love and a bit of mystery. I enjoyed the characters, and the narrative. A definite must read for romance lovers

Lucy Score delivered another winning read with Maggie Moves On. Her talent lies in giving us realistic characters that we relate to and situations that make us think all wrapped up in the humor and love that is Lucy Score. Silas and Maggie are magic but more than the primary characters are a town full of family and friends we all want to know. Lucy draws us into her world and gives us the HEA we are all hoping for. Maggie Moves On ultimately is about finding a home and teaching us that family is who you choose.❤️

I love this book. As a long time fan of Lucy Score, it’s a given that I’m going to read anything she publishes. But this is my all time favorite of hers. It has it all, the perky but unwilling to commit On line Home Renovator. The charming, pride of his Home Town Hero who wont take no for an answer. And a whole town of lovable misfits. This book has side splitting laughs but also tugs at the Heart. Be sure to add this to your library as soon as it is available.

Well this book was a wonderful little pick me up! It was an absolute delight to read. Maggie is a youtube famous house-flipper and her next property is rich with history and some memories from her own past. Silas is a landscaper who get's contracted for the job and from their first meeting you knew this was going to be a fun relationship to watch. This book was humorous and romantic, serious yet playful and I was thoroughly entertained. The book did feel long, but I appreciated how detailed some scenes were. Silas was very funny. His banter and wit made me giggle a few times. For myself there was a little too much instant love for me, but honestly I know it was part of his charm. You will enjoy this book if you like: renovations, found family, sunshine male lead, not quite grumpy (practical?) female lead and small town vibes. I recommend this book for fans of Meghan Quinn and Elle Kennedy.

What a great read!!! Maggie, our heroine, is a DIY house-flipper who found success on YouTube. Her latest project is an old Victorian (you had me at turret) in Kinship, Idaho, where we meet Silas, the handsome gardener and his lovable pitbull. Silas immediately decides Maggie is his future wife and pursues her.

What makes this such a great read though, is that you get so much more than just their love story. There is also a mystery (involving treasure and the wild west!) to be solved about the house. As well the town (and it's people) of Kinship, which is such an appropriate name for the town as one of the best parts of the book were the all the relationships in it (familial - both found/made and blood, friendship, neighbors coming together, etc.).

It is gratifying when you close the back cover of a book and cannot stop smiling. Maggie Moves On by Lucy Score left me with a huge grin. The way the story ended, with no loose ends, spoke to my happily ever after seeking heart. The epilogue was perfect! 

YouTube sensation Maggie and her gay ex Dean are the perfect team for flipping houses. Both single, they fix, flip, and move on to the next project, forming no attachments. Nearing the one million viewers mark, Maggie takes on an enormous rundown house in Kinship, Idaho that has a storied and intriguing past. Perhaps an even more interesting future. Can Silas, the hot landscape guy, show Maggie that it is time for her to settle down and plant some roots? The delicious banter between Sly Sy and Maggie is swoon worthy. The intimate scenes were downright steamy. Such fun to read. I delighted in Silas’s family dynamic. The moms, dads, and all the siblings were perfect. I want them to be my family! If you love a delightful rom com with romance, a dog, some kittens, and mystery thrown in, this book is what you need. It was an enjoyable read.

I loved this book! I could not put it down! Maggie and Silas and the town, it was everything I didn’t know I needed in a romance novel. There is passion, mystery, SPICE, and a home renovation to boot. This book is everything Tessa Bailey’s Hot and Hammered series is but better! And it’s a standalone novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing for an advance copy to review.

Maggie Moves On, into the reader’s hearts with Maggie’s endearing charm, quick wit, great sense of humour, and her attention to detail. Silas the love interest and her landscape architect, instantly ignites an unmatched chemistry between them the moment he lays eyes on her. The sparks are red hot and together they burn bright but are they willing to settle for some hiring that may not be permanent?

Maggie and her business partner Dean are on top of the YouTube home renovating scene moving to the small town Kinship, Idaho for their last eat and greatest project to date; the Old Campbell Mansion. It sits atop a hill overlooking the idiotic town. It’s is everything a new renovator would avoid. Too much risk for little pay off but it calls to Maggie and she knows it’s her destiny to restore this home to the great estate it once was.

When Silas, the landscaper shows up and starts laying on the charm trying very hard to flirt with her, Maggie knows she is in for one heck of a renovation. She is tearing down walls in the house and building them in her heart to protect herself of getting attached to what is supposed to be just another project.

This story has everything, romance, mystery, spice, love, family, community. Lucy Score expertly dropped hints early on in the book to plot points that would be brought up and she delivered on every single one. There is no point in the book where the reader is left hanging. Every question is answered in the end and the journey to get there unravels like a true mystery.

The Old Campbell Mansion has a history steeped in the myths that surround the town. Back during the days of the Wild West and the gold rush the wealthy writer A. Campbell family put down roots in Kinship and left their publishing rights to the town. Now that Maggie owns the house will she uncover the secrets that A. Campbell left behind?

A personal favourite part of the book is the relationships Maggie makes along the way. Lacking a family structure in her life she fills the gaps with the people around her. Her found family. Lucy Score drops a hint early in the story about a boy that I so hoped would become a larger feature in the book and I was not disappointed. His storyline was everything and more than I could have imagined.

There is quite a bit of spice in this book. It is hot and heavy and intense. Never a moment where is seems needlessly added. Those scenes add just the right amount of passion to the book.

The dialogue is fantastic. The conversations move smoothly and it is very easy to determine who is speaking during the scene where there are many characters present. The entire first three chapters fly by while Maggie and Silas are introduced to each other. The things they said had me laughing along unknowingly turning the pages because so couldn’t get enough of them. The text conversations are also very adorable. (Especially the pictures text Silas sends to his siblings while out with Maggie. I loved it!)

The narrative is extremely well done. As I mentioned there are several plot lines that weave together and each one is fascinating. There are hints dropped at the right times to give the reader an idea of a new plot or piece of information that will be revealed in time. Lucy Score is also very good at not revealing the answers to the reader too early. The anticipation of discovering something at the same time as the character is not to be expected in this novel. Maggie holds on to her discoveries until she is ready for them to be revealed and it made for one heck of a revaluation!

Maggie Moves On is well worth the read. It is one that I can’t wait to reread because so am sure there are secrets and clues that I missed while reading the first time!

The whole cast of characters that were brought to life in this book are incredibly vibrant and varied. I love how individually strong and sufficient both FMC and MMC were, without major drama, misunderstandings, or miscommunication. The life decisions and personal growth choices presented for the relationship tension was refreshing and woven into the whole character and story development so well. One thing... the MMC was almost TOO PERFECT. If a man/woman out there like that exists then those around them are the luckiest humans in the world, especially their chosen significant other.

4.5/5 stars.

I'm ecstatic that this was my first book I was able to read and finish through Netgalley! This book follows a house-flipper Youtuber named Maggie and her super hot landscaper Silas in small-town Idaho. While this book has all the makings of a fantastic contemporary romance--including the grumpy/sunshine trope and great spice--it is so much more than that. The "found family" trope and the way that Maggie's character develops as the story goes on is so beautiful. It was refreshing how diverse the characters in this book were without feeling forced or inaccurate.

I also love a good dual POV in a romance novel and it was so so so cute how Silas was pining after Maggie from literally the second chapter. I will say that I found some of his over-protectiveness to be a little much especially when Maggie was pretty clear about what she did or didn't want to do as far as getting into a relationship with Silas. It's a fine line though and I still thought that their relationship was so sweet and all of the characters were so nicely developed and I loved them all dearly.

This isn't my first Lucy Score book and I must say she never disappoints me. Well written, great characters and as always lots of romance, with fun and a few tears. I especially liked the extra at the end.