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karlapardo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This two are just adorable together. I love the childhood rivals to lovers trope so that had me hooked from the beginning. The banter was *chef’s kiss* the tension! Julian is such a good mmc and you can tell this man is so in love with Dahlia that it’s just beautiful. Also! The way this man shows his love with acts of service *swoon*. Dahlia is just so relatable and I love her. Such a good female main character. Love this book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Sexual content, and Infertility
Moderate: Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Grief
Minor: Child death, Miscarriage, and Toxic relationship
kiwij96's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A super easy story to read, even if it is over 500 pages. There is absolutely 0 plot for the most part, just two adults who have seemingly been in love with each other since they were kids. Yes, at times it got a bit repetitive. Yes, at times I felt it dragged on a bit (Julian definitely could have called in his favour earlier than he did). Yes, sometimes I was hoping for more plot about remodelling the Founder's House. And yes, they definitely should have communicated their thoughts and feelings like actual grown ups.
However, I enjoyed reading this despite some of the criticisms. A lot of romance books that I have read in the past have always ended with children, even when originally characters didn't want them, so to read something that held discussions on infertility and miscarriages and the grief and trauma that comes with them was refreshing.
However, I enjoyed reading this despite some of the criticisms. A lot of romance books that I have read in the past have always ended with children, even when originally characters didn't want them, so to read something that held discussions on infertility and miscarriages and the grief and trauma that comes with them was refreshing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infertility, and Mental illness
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Child death and Miscarriage
presleymarie85's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
When I first heard that Lauren Asher was going to have another Billionaire trilogy, I added that book so fast to my Library holds. I really enjoyed the Dreamland Billionaires series so much and I just knew I would love Love Redesigned just as much. About 150 pages in, I was NOT enjoying it. Major foreshadowing had you knowing the outcome of the book before the reader was even close to finishing. Don't get me wrong I also love a little tease between the two main characters, but Lauren had me waiting for FOREVER it felt like before something happened. But when it finally happened.... WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!!
Love Redesigned tells the story of Julian Lopez of Lopez Luxury construction and that of Dahlia Munoz, a reality tv fixer upper personality, think Joanna Gaines, but spicier. Dahlia and Julian grew up together as competitive rivals, always pushing one another to do their best and at times worst, much to the despair of their best friend mothers. Dahlia is back in her home town of Lake Wisteria after ending her engagement to Julian's college roommate Oliver. Despite Julian's best efforts of keeping his distance from Dahlia, he promises his beloved mother he will help Dahlia get over her creative rut while keeping her mind preoccupied from Oliver. Thus begins the rekindled childhood tug of war of power between the two. will they or won't they end up falling for each other once again like back in college, or are they bond to tear each other apart?
What I really enjoyed about Love Redesigned is the theme of family. That is something that is evident throughout Lauren Asher's books. At the core of Love Redesigned is the love that Julian and Dahlia have for their families, as well as the love that their families have for them and the hope that these two childhood rivals can become the couple they all can see them to be.
full of heart, family, and some spiciness, Love Redesigned had me oohing and awwwing and blushing. Love Redesigned can be read as a stand alone series without having to reading the Dreamland Billionaires series, but a character from that series does come up towards the end, but nothing that you would have you confused on Love Redesigned.
Love Redesigned tells the story of Julian Lopez of Lopez Luxury construction and that of Dahlia Munoz, a reality tv fixer upper personality, think Joanna Gaines, but spicier. Dahlia and Julian grew up together as competitive rivals, always pushing one another to do their best and at times worst, much to the despair of their best friend mothers. Dahlia is back in her home town of Lake Wisteria after ending her engagement to Julian's college roommate Oliver. Despite Julian's best efforts of keeping his distance from Dahlia, he promises his beloved mother he will help Dahlia get over her creative rut while keeping her mind preoccupied from Oliver. Thus begins the rekindled childhood tug of war of power between the two. will they or won't they end up falling for each other once again like back in college, or are they bond to tear each other apart?
What I really enjoyed about Love Redesigned is the theme of family. That is something that is evident throughout Lauren Asher's books. At the core of Love Redesigned is the love that Julian and Dahlia have for their families, as well as the love that their families have for them and the hope that these two childhood rivals can become the couple they all can see them to be.
full of heart, family, and some spiciness, Love Redesigned had me oohing and awwwing and blushing. Love Redesigned can be read as a stand alone series without having to reading the Dreamland Billionaires series, but a character from that series does come up towards the end, but nothing that you would have you confused on Love Redesigned.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Infertility
merlesstorys's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Okay, why are rich men, who adore their love interests so much that they buy them everything at the drop of a hat, so hot? That petty scene at the party where he buys her a house because her ex wanted it? Perfection.
Anyway, I really loved this book. There wasn’t a external conflict breaking them up, rather they stayed together and worked together on their flaws, which was so nice and healthy.
This book was so freaking wholesome in general, even though it dealt with some heavy topics like depression, stillbirths and more.
She was the grumpy one for once, he was the sunshine, but both weren’t just that. They had actual loveable layers that made them vulnerable.
Him going up from second to first choice in her contacts was my second-best revelation throughout this book.
Anyway, I really loved this book. There wasn’t a external conflict breaking them up, rather they stayed together and worked together on their flaws, which was so nice and healthy.
This book was so freaking wholesome in general, even though it dealt with some heavy topics like depression, stillbirths and more.
She was the grumpy one for once, he was the sunshine, but both weren’t just that. They had actual loveable layers that made them vulnerable.
Him going up from second to first choice in her contacts was my second-best revelation throughout this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Infertility, Medical content, Death of parent, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, and Miscarriage
siijayreads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
"Some people are worth the risk."
I really enjoyed reading this! This is my first childhood rivals book and I honestly didn't know what to expect but I'm pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed this trope! The history, the banter, the reminiscing, the pining!! I ate them all up!! Lauren Asher did her thing again and absolutely slayed with this one!! She is the queen of creating perfect swoony MMC and inspiring knows-her-own-worth FMC and I eat it all up every. single. time!! She has officially become one of my auto buy favorite romance authors!! 🥰
Dalhia and Julian are just the cutest slash the silliest slash the swooniest!! I was giggling kicking my feet and their chemistry is EVERYTHING!! I am obsessed!!
I also really loved the world building of this new series! It felt authentic and I can just imagine the beauty of Lake Wisteria! The overall vibes was just so fresh and cozy and I loved how the author vividly described the places! The map is also one of my fav things! It's so cute and amazing! I loved Dahlia and Julian's moms OMG they are SO hilarious!! Their family reminds me so much of my own culture and tradition in the Philippines and I absolutely LOL'ed at the Vicks VapoRub can cure anything part because that is so Filipino moms coded 😭 Their family just felt like a familiar warm hug and I find myself enjoying their presence in the book!
Dahlia is such an inspiring woman! I have a lot of respect for creative people who can create from scratch and spark new ideas and make it into a concrete tangible thing and then put it out into the world knowing that it's going to be perceived with every bit of its being. I absolutely love her passion as a interior designer and it's so interesting living and having a glimpse of her mind as an artist and as a woman that has been wounded by her past and is slowly regaining her confidence in herself as well as working on trusting herself. Her depression was also tackled and the way I appreciate how it was handled and I can't help but root for her success every step of the way! She showed that she is way better than her asshole ex and his equally weird family.
Julian is the most perfect gentleman ever. His devotion to Dahlia is straight from every girl's dream of a perfect man who will take every risk for the love of his life. It's really the small things (and big things if you're fortunate enough to date a billionaire xD) that matters 🥺. Get yourself a man who pays attention and who cares- REALLY CARES- for you!! Because the idea of not settling for less becomes stronger the moment you realize there are men out there who would really give the world to you because THEY 👏 CARE 👏. If they wanted to they would!! Everything this man does is so swoony that I legit gasp at one point. I can just feel my standards in men go even HIGHER 📈 because of Mr. Julian Lopez so thanks for that unrealistic hopes and dreams Mister.
Dahlia and Julian's relationship works because they are also phenomenal as team partners, and even with their creative differences, I can sense that they have so much respect and admiration for each other. They work so well as a team!
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this! I wish there were more moments that showed and highlighted Dahlia's character development and I kinda wished the whole thing with he-who-shall-not-be-named ex of Dahlia was addressed more.
This was a swoony, emotional, heartfelt, fun read and I would recommend it to anyone who digs a second chance trope filled with funny banters, swoony perfect gentleman bf, and equally interesting side characters ;) can't wait for book two OMG!!
I really enjoyed reading this! This is my first childhood rivals book and I honestly didn't know what to expect but I'm pleasantly surprised that I really enjoyed this trope! The history, the banter, the reminiscing, the pining!! I ate them all up!! Lauren Asher did her thing again and absolutely slayed with this one!! She is the queen of creating perfect swoony MMC and inspiring knows-her-own-worth FMC and I eat it all up every. single. time!! She has officially become one of my auto buy favorite romance authors!! 🥰
Dalhia and Julian are just the cutest slash the silliest slash the swooniest!! I was giggling kicking my feet and their chemistry is EVERYTHING!! I am obsessed!!
I also really loved the world building of this new series! It felt authentic and I can just imagine the beauty of Lake Wisteria! The overall vibes was just so fresh and cozy and I loved how the author vividly described the places! The map is also one of my fav things! It's so cute and amazing! I loved Dahlia and Julian's moms OMG they are SO hilarious!! Their family reminds me so much of my own culture and tradition in the Philippines and I absolutely LOL'ed at the Vicks VapoRub can cure anything part because that is so Filipino moms coded 😭 Their family just felt like a familiar warm hug and I find myself enjoying their presence in the book!
Dahlia is such an inspiring woman! I have a lot of respect for creative people who can create from scratch and spark new ideas and make it into a concrete tangible thing and then put it out into the world knowing that it's going to be perceived with every bit of its being. I absolutely love her passion as a interior designer and it's so interesting living and having a glimpse of her mind as an artist and as a woman that has been wounded by her past and is slowly regaining her confidence in herself as well as working on trusting herself. Her depression was also tackled and the way I appreciate how it was handled and I can't help but root for her success every step of the way! She showed that she is way better than her asshole ex and his equally weird family.
Julian is the most perfect gentleman ever. His devotion to Dahlia is straight from every girl's dream of a perfect man who will take every risk for the love of his life. It's really the small things (and big things if you're fortunate enough to date a billionaire xD) that matters 🥺. Get yourself a man who pays attention and who cares- REALLY CARES- for you!! Because the idea of not settling for less becomes stronger the moment you realize there are men out there who would really give the world to you because THEY 👏 CARE 👏. If they wanted to they would!! Everything this man does is so swoony that I legit gasp at one point. I can just feel my standards in men go even HIGHER 📈 because of Mr. Julian Lopez so thanks for that unrealistic hopes and dreams Mister.
Dahlia and Julian's relationship works because they are also phenomenal as team partners, and even with their creative differences, I can sense that they have so much respect and admiration for each other. They work so well as a team!
Overall, I really enjoyed reading this! I wish there were more moments that showed and highlighted Dahlia's character development and I kinda wished the whole thing with he-who-shall-not-be-named ex of Dahlia was addressed more.
This was a swoony, emotional, heartfelt, fun read and I would recommend it to anyone who digs a second chance trope filled with funny banters, swoony perfect gentleman bf, and equally interesting side characters ;) can't wait for book two OMG!!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Miscarriage, Grief, and Car accident
madisone's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Mental illness, Infertility, Miscarriage, and Child death
jen_davis's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
5/5 loved this book so much! Lauren Asher does it again. Loved seeing Latino characters and the use of Spanish through the book. The growth and development of Dahlia and Julian was so well done. The well throughout plot I really enjoyed and it felt like everything was tied up nicely. The inclusion of characters from other books in prior series really made me enjoy the story even more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Death of parent, and Mental illness
Minor: Child death
Mentions of adopting of children (not active in story but mentioned)sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
If you are into a childhood rivals to lovers you’ll enjoy this one. The book starts off with the two MCs being very antagonistic with each other. Honestly for me it was a little much at times I needed them to stop metaphorically poking at each other. Over time you get to see them rebuild their friendship and then evolve into more. I like Julian and Dahlia. For much of the book Dahlia misunderstands him but eventually she sees him for who he is. I felt her trust issues were valid and handled well. I enjoyed this one but I am so ready for book 2 with Rafa (I am sensing a single dad nanny trope!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Mental illness, and Death of parent
Minor: Miscarriage, Child death, and Toxic relationship
beckyyreadss's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I wanted to read this book because I love Lauren Asher’s work. The Billionaire Brothers series is still my favourite series and I still think about those brothers daily. I was so excited to read this book, and I really enjoyed it.
This book has two points of view. The first is Julian Lopez. He knows that if he was ever caught on fire, Dahlia would fan the flames with a smile. She is back in Lake Wisteria and Julian is intending to avoid the interior designer. That was until his meddling mother exploits his savour complex. Julian is determined to get Dahlia her creative spark back so that she will leave town as quickly as possible. But whilst he was determined to get rid of Dahlia, he overlooked one potential issue – what happens if Julian wants her to stay? The second point of view is Dahlia Munoz. People say the devil has many faces, but she only knows one. Julian – her childhood rival and family frenemy. She vowed to steer clear of him while recovering from a broken engagement, but then the billionaire makes an offer she can’t refuse – to renovate a historic house together and triple the profits. Their temporary truce becomes compromised as they faced years’ worth of denied attraction and mixed emotions. Giving into the desire is inevitable, but falling in love isn’t part of the plan.
This book is so freaking cute. I love that Dahlia just wants to move on and get over her broken engagement and yet everyone in this town is trying to get Dahlia and Julian together that they are all scheming to make sure they are in the same room, festival, event. I love that Dahlia and Julian still have banter and their pranks and competitions even when their friendship or tension moved to relationship. I love Julian and how he doesn’t like the fact that he owns a lot of money, but will do anything to help the people he loves including asking his in his one favour to get a TV show for Dahlia and was willing to give up his business to move to another state for Dahlia. I love Lily and Rafa and I really hope their love stories are the next within the series.
I wouldn’t say there are any weaknesses to this book, it just felt like it was missing, and I can’t put my finger on what it was exactly. I felt like there was a lot of repeated information especially when they were talking about Stanford. I am hoping that Rafa or Lorenzo’s book is going to be from the tension and chemistry we’ve seen in the few chapters in this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Infertility, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Toxic relationship, Child death, and Miscarriage
kendra_taylors_version's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Grief, Sexual content, and Infertility
Moderate: Child death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Miscarriage