About the Book

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.

Review

After a disappointing final installment with the Dreamland Billionaire series, Lauren Asher has regained my trust with Love Redesigned – the first book in her new series called Lakefront Billionaires. I’m not going to lie and say I wasn’t skeptical about this one at first. However, after reading I can say that I was entertained, and I enjoyed this one so much.

Dare I say that Julian is one of Lauren Asher’s best MMC? I’m certain that I’m willing to die on that hill. He might have a grumpy exterior, but he has a heart of gold and is sweet. And oh, so smitten with Dahlia, who is also a great FMC. Both of them have a healing journey, and it’s beautiful. Instead of running from their fears, they are forced to face them head on. It made for great character arcs.

Julian and Dahlia grew up together and have had this rivalry since childhood. From their pranks to their banter, and heartache, it was a great romance journey. I especially loved how their stories have major HGTV vibes.

Another thing that I loved about this story, was their family. Dahlia and Julian grew up together because their mothers are close. Their mothers are wonderful, and in fact, I love their entire family and their family dynamic. It felt warm and cozy.

Final Thoughts

Love Redesigned is a great introduction into this new series. Julian and Dahlia are the perfect leads, with a great and emotional love story built on second chances and childhood rivalry. The side characters shine bright, and it was exciting to see callbacks from Lauren’s other series. I can’t wait to read the next installment, and get glimpses into Julian and Dahlia’s life.

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