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This was my first book by Lucy Score but definitely won't be my last! I'm a sucker for a good love story where they're renovating homes and Lucy's story of you-tuber Maggie made this a fun read. Silas is fun and committed to Maggie and when I was done I only wanted more! There's even a bit of mystery to keep you going as well as crazy dog, Kevin who stole the show...he was such a hoot!

Thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review. All opinions are my own.

Published 21 June 2022.

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This one was so cute! I'm mad I put off reading it for so long, as it was the perfect fluffy read. I'll admit that I wasn't the hugest fan of Silas and Maggie together, the connection between them was weak. What I was a fan of though was the found family. Cody, the kittens, Kevin, and Wallace were adorable. This romance managed to do what few others have - interest me in a side plot. I loved the hunt for the treasure, and it's culmination was even more fun. I'd recommend this one!

Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!

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MAGGIE MOVES ON is classic Lucy Score! Funny, sweet, engaging, and steamy! This book reminded ne a lot of Mr. Fixer Upper in its tone and vibe and I loved it!

Lucy Score always writes strong female characters and Maggie was a great female lead. A total badass who is a hardworking, self-made, boss with drive! And Silas is a swoony hero that I fell in love with.

MAGGIE MOVES ON is a fantastic read!

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This book was really sweet! The dog definitely stole the show. It did feel a bit cringey to me - especially a lot of the lingo that was used surrounding the YouTube "show." People don't actually talk like that! It bothers me when authors use modern references that don't feel accurate. I did really love how Silas was smitten with Maggie from the beginning and that it took a while to win her over. It didn't feel like "insta-love" to me and it honestly felt pretty realistic. Overall, I gave this book 3.5 stars.

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Thank you Netgalley & Grand Central Publishing for an eARC of Maggie Moves On! This was my first book by Lucy Score but certainly won’t be my last.

Maggie is a house-flipping Youtube star, prepared to restore a crumbling mansion in Idaho. She was prepared for this project, but not for the sexy landscaper Silas Wright. He and his (adorable) dog are persistent in their pursuit of Maggie. While Silas breaks down her walls, how can she stay when her entire successful career is build on packing up and leaving?

This read is quick, cute, steamy and made me laugh! Throw in a cute dog? Say no more. I loved the home renovation premise of this book, and felt the character development was really even throughout the story. I hope to see these characters again!

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Romance, mystery, and a cute dog? What more could I ask for. Maggie Moves On is about a professional home renovator, Maggie, who sets her sights on a difficult project in Kinship, Idaho. Along with the struggles of renovating and pushing out content to her followers, she is swept off her feet by a local landscaper who has the cutest dog! I loved the romance in this book and how infatuated Silas was with Maggie. Such a cute couple and so likeable! The mystery bit of the story also kept me intrigued. Thank you @netgalley for my copy!

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I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version. Cute romance story. The characters were cute and it was a great weekend read.

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spoiler alert, I absolutely loved this book!

maggie is a home reno queen and believe me when I say I’ve spent many hours of my adult life watching anything and everything hgtv. I absolutely loved every minute of it. especially sy, the hot landscaper guy. 👀

silas wright is FLIR-TY okay. and nothing if not persistent. there was nothing subtle about this man, and while at first his forwardness kind of threw me off, I ended up falling for him too.

this book was wholesome. I couldn’t stop smiling and laughing at maggie and her crew and everything they got up to. including kevin the dopy pitbull, who was the star of the show in my opinion.

this book definitely took me by surprise but if you’re looking for a fun, wholesome romance and also love anything home renovation then this one’s for you!

special thanks to netgalley, grand central publishing and lucy score for an advanced copy of this book.

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This book definitely lived up to the hype and I absolutely loved it! Maggie Moves On was my first book by @scorelucy and will not be my last! This one had me laughing out loud and cheering for all of the characters the whole way through. A professional home renovator, Maggie buys her latest project in Kinship, Idaho. With her main goal being to bring the old, huge house back to life and move on to the next, she doesn't plan to fall in love with the town and it's inhabitants, including a hot landscaper and his goofy dog. Will this finally be the house that Maggie decides to keep? First of all, I absolutely loved Kevin the pit bull. His antics had me cracking up and I was hooked from the very first chapter! Silas was also very much the 'hot landscaper guy'. I liked how he knew what Maggie needed when she didn't even know herself. I also really liked the mystery of the stage coach robbery and what happened to all the gold. This book had a little bit of everything and if you are unsure about reading it because of all the hype, do it! This one really was worth it!!! Thank you @readforeverpub and @netgalley for my copy!

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Thrilling read! I was able to connect with all of the characters and throughly enjoyed the story the author painted.

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I loved this book! I loved the relationship plot and the mystery plot as well. Great story telling! I’m also a sucker for a man with a dog! ❤️

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4.5 stars

This book was so sweet. The hero is now one of my favorites and I love the diverse cast of characters.

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I really needed this book! I have been reading so much mysteries and thrillers, this was a nice cute easy read! This is my second Lucy Score book and she is becoming one of my favourite authors! I love how she incorporates other characters that help carry the story. I know it's a romance but sometimes it's nice to mix in some other characters and story lines.

This book has it all Amazing dog & kitties, grumpy old man, romance, steamy scenes, family/friend struggles & love, strong female lead, small town charm & a slightly overbearing male who gets put in his place!

I highly recommend this book.

Thank you netGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for this digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Start to finish, I loved this book. The character development was so good, even with all of the supporting characters. I felt like I was watching a Netflix movie while reading this book (It really would make a great movie, or series even). I loved the plot and while you pretty much know how the ending will go, from the beginning, there is quite a few surprises thrown in and the journey is very lovely to read. The spice scenes were perfect. Highly recommend.

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Sadly I couldn't get into this one. I didn't feel the spark between Maggie and Silas so it was hard to care about their relationship. I noticed I was 95% through on my kindle and Maggie was still pretty indecisive. I love a slow burn but not like that. Lots of side plots as well, which again, made it hard for me to focus on and care about the romance.

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AAHH how adorable was this book!!

Seriously what's not to love about a hot landscaper and a house flipper in a small town? The chemistry was jumping off the page. Thrown in a cute dog who acts as a foster dad to two lost kittens and a work crew of loveable characters you've got a great rom-com.

Maggie Moves On is about YouTube house flipper Maggie Nichols who comes to Kinship, Idaho with her crew to flip a Victorian mansion. It's her most ambitious house remodel to date. She thought imagined she would be in and out of town like every other remodel, but then she met Silas Wright, her laid-back, very sexy landscaper...

As you could easily tell I loved Maggie Moves On. I loved the chemistry between Silas and Maggie, which has many hot and steamy moments. I loved the comradery of Silas's family and you can feel the love that they have for each other. They quickly bring Dean, Cody, and Maggie into their fold without knowing them for very long showing their compassion for others, much like the rest of the community of Kinship. The only thing I didn't like was the end because I'm not sure we'll get another book with these characters, which makes me sad.

If you're a fan of open door romance and/or HGTV shows, give Maggie Moves On a shot.

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What a delightful story this one was! I loved Silas and how sure he was about Maggie from the very start. I loved the chemistry between the two of them. Kevin was absolutely amazing and when he finds the kittens? Awww!

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Wow, where do I even start with this review? This book sort of feels like 2 or 3 books all in one because of the amount of side plots. There were so many supporting characters too,, but I really enjoyed all of them.

Maggie has a YouTube channel where she travels around renovating houses. She finds herself in Kinship, Idaho renovating a Victorian mansion filled with history.

I really did like that this book wasn’t strictly a steamy romance novel. There was also the history of the house and former owners, family drama, and small town drama. I loved Silas’ family dynamics, and I thoroughly enjoyed how his and Maggie’s relationship developed.

I think the additional characters are what made this book so enjoyable for me, although at times it did feel like it was dragging on just a little too long. Overall it was a fun read with a good amount of depth.

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✨ Maggie Moves On ✨⁣
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⁣Oh man. I have complicated feelings about this book! First off, it took me almost an entire month to read Maggie Moves On. I just wasn’t interested in the story. When I did pick it up, I thought it was a cute, easy read… but man- I didn’t pick it up often. ⁣
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⁣Also- it’s a romance that is over 400 pages long! I’m not sure why, because not a lot happened?! I’d read ten pages, my eyes would gloss over and I’d fall asleep. There were a million side plots, too and I just wasn’t feeling it! ⁣
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⁣This was still a cute book! I’m so conflicted! The characters were likable enough, the book was spicy, and the banter was fun… I loved the small town setting and Kevin the Dog. Oh man. ⁣
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⁣Three stars for me, but Maggie Moves On is getting a ton of positive reviews. I’d recommend checking this one out and DNFing it if your bored! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⁣
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⁣Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of Maggie Moves On in return for an honest review.

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Loved it! This book was fun, cute and the HEA was much needed. Great characters and realistic and popular setting.

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