[Book Review] Love Redesigned by Lauren Asher

Summary

Julian
If I ever caught on fire, Dahlia Muñoz would fan the flames with a smile.
So, when she returns to Lake Wisteria, I fully intend to avoid the interior designer.
At least until my meddling mother exploits my savior complex.
The faster I help Dahlia find her creative spark, the sooner she will leave town.
But while I was busy getting rid of Dahlia, I overlooked one potential issue.
What happens if I want her to stay?

Dahlia
People say the devil has many faces, but I know only one.
Julian Lopez—my childhood rival and family frenemy.
I vow to steer clear of him while recovering from my broken engagement, but then the billionaire makes an irresistible offer.
Renovate a historic house together and triple our profits.
Our temporary truce becomes compromised as we face years’ worth of denied attraction and mixed emotions.
Giving into our desire is inevitable…but falling in love?
That isn’t part of the plan.

Love Redesigned is a steamy, small town romance about two family friends-turned-childhood rivals. It is the first book in the standalone Lakefront Billionaires series and has a happy ending.

Facts

Published: Nov 2023
Length: 530
Genre: Romance
Format: Paperback

Review

I liked the story; I thought it was a sweet story, it had elements of both second chance romance/frenemies to lover’s tropes.  There were lots of hilarious moments. I enjoyed the family dynamics on both sides of the characters. I enjoyed Dahlia more than Julian I thought he was a little bland and a tad boring, but that being said, he was great with Dahlia and their revenge on ex was perfect.

I enjoyed most of the side characters. I can see where the next books are going to go and who the focus may be on next, and I’m looking forward to getting a closer look into these characters.

My only complaint is that this story went on way too long, things could have been wrapped up and resolved a lot quicker, 530 pages seems a bit excessive.

Overall, this was an entertaining read and I would recommend.

My Rating: 3/5 🌟🌟🌟

About the Author‘s

Plagued with an overactive imagination, Lauren spends her free time reading and writing. Her dream is to travel to all the places she writes about. She enjoys writing about flawed yet relatable characters you can’t help loving. She likes sharing fast-paced stories with angst, steam, and the emotional spectrum.

Her extra-curricular activities include watching YouTube, binging old episodes of Parks and Rec, and searching Yelp for new restaurants before choosing her trusted favorite. She works best after her morning coffee and will never deny a nap.