Start On: December 5, 2023
Finished On: December 7, 2023
Format: Kindle/eBook

Lakefront Billionaires, Book #1
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Tropes:
Rivals to Lovers
Small Town
Second Chance
Billionaire
Dual POV

“There was nothing I wanted more than my mom’s hugs and her unwavering belief that Vicks VapoRub will cure everything, including a broken heart.”

(Love Redesigned)

Book 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.

(Summary from Goodreads)

“Having one bad day doesn’t discount ten good ones.”

(Love Redesigned)

Review/Thoughts:
This book was everything! I devoured it, finishing in less than 2 days.

Julian is a top-tier book boyfriend and I was obsessed from the first chapter. He cares so deeply and will do anything to see Dahlia happy.

The story resonated with me deeply. As someone who struggles with infertility, I had an immediate connection with Dahlia. I read this book during a particularly difficult period and went in blindly, not knowing what to expect. Although romances don’t usually make me cry, I found myself bawling like a baby and laughing just as much. I didn’t expect it to affect me the way it did. This book touched me so much when I needed it the most.

I have thought about this book daily since finishing it and it ended up as my #1 romance of 2023.

“You chose Stanford because of me?”
”Yes. You liked California, and I liked you, so it made sense”

(Love Redesigned)