Maggie Moves on - by Lucy Score (Paperback)

About the Book

"Ready for her next challenge, house flipper and YouTube sensation Maggie Nichols arrives in Kinship, Idaho, with only a cot and a coffeemaker, to bring a crumbling eighteen-room Victorian mansion back to life in four months, five tops. At least, that's the idea until she meets tall, charming landscaper Silas Wright. Maggie hates distractions from her mile-long to-do list. Even if the distraction looks really good shirtless. Now not only does she have a determined suitor on her hands, there's her half-sister who shows up on her doorstep with a toddler and a big ask. And her ex-husband Dean and Silas's stepbrother who start to a explore a romantic relationship of their own. Not to mention a treasure hunt for hidden gold. Silas is confident he'll win in the end and isn't above playing dirty. He's constantly distracting Maggie with things like kayaking and skinny-dipping. In bed, he teaches her how to really let go. Despite her best efforts, Maggie just might be falling for him but that doesn't mean she's going to stay. She never stays. Her entire career is built on moving on. As the completion of the house looms, Silas's mother and stepmother deliver some sage wisdom: If he really loves Maggie, he can't just ask her to give up everything for him. He also has to be willing to give it all up for her"--

Book Synopsis

Can these opposites turn up the heat... without burning down the house?

House-flipping sensation and YouTube star Maggie Nichols can't wait to dig into her next challenge. Arriving in tiny Kinship, Idaho, with only a cot and a coffeemaker, Maggie is prepared to restore a crumbling Victorian mansion in four months or less. She has her to-do lists, her blueprints, and her team. What she doesn't have is time for sexy, laid-back landscaper Silas Wright.

The man takes flirtation to a whole new level. And he does it shirtless...sometimes pants-less. He and his service school-dropout dog are impressively persistent. But she's not interested in putting down roots. Not when fans tune in to watch her travel the country turning dilapidated houses into dream homes. A short-term fling on the other hand could fit nicely into her calendar. After all, Maggie remembers what fun is like. Vaguely.

As their summer gets downright steamy, Silas manages to demolish the emotional walls she's spent years building, sending Maggie into a panic. He's the wrench in her carefully constructed plans. With the end of the project looming, she has a decision to make. But how can she stay when her entire career is built on moving on?

Review Quotes

"Come for the romance, stay for the mysteries and scene-stealing side characters."
--USA Today

"A sexy, sweet and easy read, but readers may still find themselves wiping away tears at its unabashed and all-encompassing happily ever after. Relax and enjoy this one while dreaming of dream houses, blissful blended families and Idaho finger steaks."--Bookpage (starred review)

"Bursting with sizzling chemistry, charming characters, and heartwarming small-town feels, Maggie Moves On is rom-com gold. I can't stop smiling!"
--Melanie Harlow, USA Today bestselling author

"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. Highly recommended, especially for fans of Nora Roberts and Tessa Bailey."
--Library Journal (starred review)

"Score demonstrates a talent for writing strong characters who are smart, funny, and wildly appealing." --Publishers Weekly

"Lucy Score always delivers on the laughs, expert storytelling, and full-body swoons."
--Tessa Bailey, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Fast-paced, fun, and full of Gilmore Girls-worthy banter! Silas is head over heels for Maggie out of the gate, and with his playful wooing that's equal parts sweet and sexy, readers won't be far behind. Maggie Moves On combines the signature charm of a small-town romance with blush-inducing starbursts of heat."
--Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate

"A delightful laugh-out-loud small-town romance with that special Lucy Score touch. An absolute must-read."
--Meghan Quinn, USA Today bestselling author

"Lucy Score proves why she's such a powerhouse with this smart and sexy, head-over-heels, laugh-out-loud comedy!"
--Lauren Landish, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author

About the Author

Lucy Score is a Wall Street Journal and national bestselling author. Small-town contemporary romcoms are her lady jam, and she enjoys delivering the feels with a huge side of happily ever after. Her books have been translated into several languages, making readers around the world snort-laugh, swoon, and sob. Lucy lives in Pennsylvania with the devastatingly handsome Mr. Lucy and their horrible cat. In her spare time, she enjoys sleeping, drinking dirty martinis, and reading all the romance novels in the universe.