April 25, 2022
This fun, frothy romance from Score (Things We Never Got Over) follows YouTube star Maggie Nichols, who flips houses for her channel without ever thinking about setting down roots of her own. Maggie’s undaunted by the challenge posed by her latest project—flipping an immense mansion in the middle of nowhere (aka Kinship, Idaho)—but she definitely doesn’t have time for “Hot Landscaper Guy” Silas Wright’s flirtation (even if his dog charms her). Her to-do list is long and her desire to date is short. Hopeless romantic Silas isn’t deterred; the moment he laid eyes on Maggie he was convinced she was “the one.” Gleefully pushed together by their families (both biological and found), Maggie and Silas find time to romp around Kinship while finishing the house and solving a century-old local mystery. Through the endearing protagonists and their team of contractors, Score demonstrates a talent for writing strong characters who are smart, funny, and wildly appealing. The zippy dialogue and abundant humor will have readers hooked. Agent: Mark Gottlieb, Trident Media.
Starred review from May 1, 2022
In Score's (Things We Never Got Over) latest contemporary romance, Maggie Nichols, a YouTube house-flipping star, has purchased the Old Campbell Place in the small town of Kinship, ID, for her next project. She's hired several local businesses to help out, including a landscaping company owned by hot, cocky Silas Wright. There's instant chemistry between Silas and Maggie, but she has a rule: no fun with contractors. After all, she's only in the small town for a few months and has no plans to ever settle down. Silas, born and raised in Kinship, takes one look at Maggie and knows she's exactly who he wants as his wife. Now he just has to convince her of that. This steamy, opposites-attract contemporary romance is fast-paced and engaging. The book is well written, with exceptional dialogue and witty banter among the characters. Silas and Maggie are likable and relatable, and readers will fall in love with them and their found family. VERDICT Highly recommended, especially for fans of Nora Roberts and Tessa Bailey.--Heather Miller Cover
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