A house flipper looking for quick profit. A survivor with a dream. Can two broken hearts find a place to call home?Prepare for romance and fun with the first book in a brand new home-flipping series brought to you by USA Today bestselling author Josie RivieraWhen a Miami investor calls in search of prime property flip prospects, North Carolina real estate broker Candee Contando expects to meet a … Carolina real estate broker Candee Contando expects to meet a balding, steely-eyed land shark. Turns out the first customer she’s had in months is a hot prospect in more ways than one.
Except his gaze has fallen on her dream house, a dilapidated Victorian she just bid her last penny on in hopes of creating a safe place for disadvantaged children—like the girl she used to be.
Teddy Winchester is adept at negotiating life’s curves, but Candee’s curves stop him in his tracks. She’s a warm spark in the emptiness he’s felt since his brother died, leaving him with a beloved nephew to raise.
Attraction glows in Candee’s eyes as well, but there’s also wistfulness as she points out all the reasons an old, tumbledown Victorian doesn’t fit into his tried-and-true house-flipping plan. Yet the more he looks at the house—and at her—he begins to think some things are worth the risk.
Now if only he can convince her that building a new life often starts with tearing down some walls…
When the heart flips, there’s no telling where the walls will fall.
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This is a sweet clean romance. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator brought it to life. Meet two people that really need each other. Will they let go of the past and try to make a go of it? Especially Candee? I love that the author brought in foster parenting, adoption and animal rescues. I love this short story and highly recommend it.
I received this book from the author but was not required to write a positive review. All opinions are my own.
This audiobook was a sweet clean contemporary romance about two individuals who when they met, never expected to have their lives changed forever.
Candee Contando is a young real estate agent in North Carolina whose past has made her the woman she is today. A woman who dreams of creating a home for disadvantaged kids. She’s hoping that bidding on the dilapidated Victorian house, will make that dream a reality.
But she never expected investor Teddy Winchester to barge into her life , possibly destroy her dreams. Not only might he take her dreams away, but might also steal her heart.
Will each be able to find their happiness or will being on opposite sides of a deal be the end of their blooming friendship?
This is a short, cute story of 2 people who want the same property for different reasons. I listened to the audible copy of the book which I enjoyed very much.
Enjoyed this but it was definitely short. The characters seemed developed and believable though. It was a sweet storyline of family and friendship. A sweet and clean, small town romance.
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Josie has another great story that I fell in love with in the middle of the first chapter. Her characters were wonderfully developed and very relatable. I love these kind of stories. I recommend any of Josie’s books. You won’t be disappointed.
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Wonderful story that is a joy to read! Couldn’t put it down. Must read book.
This was a great short read, it was a great read especially for Valentine’s day since that is the theme of the book. The house is not the only thing that gets flipped in this story so do their feelings for each other.
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A light, breezy story of trial free love at first sight, the emotional baggage of hard childhoods is what makes this story compelling. I like though that it has an upbeat balance of hope and a pass it forward spirit.
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I liked that Josie addressed the foster care issues that children go through. Plus when a child’s parents die, then they are placed with a relative.
This story is about a single lady realtor and a bachelor investor that are wanting to buy the same house and property, but find they have more in common in their wants than the property.
Josie has a way with her descriptive words that draws you into the scenes so you can not only envision it, but taste and smell the foods/aromas.
Wonderful read.
This was a sweet novella. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and the way that the author set everything up in the plot. Candee has a dream to open a place for low income kids to be while parents are at work and she runs a real estate agency which allowed her to find a run down Victorian house for cheap; the only problem is someone else is interested in the house too. Teddy flips houses for a living and wants to buy the house Candee has set her sites on. Teddy dreams of tearing down the house and turn the land into low income housing. Who will get the property and will there be a happily ever after for these two? Wonderful book for a cozy afternoon read.
One call changes everything for Candee and Teddy, Teddy wants to buy a house to flip and Candee wants to keep him away from the house she wants to buy herself so she can buy it. I really liked how both teddy and Candee can relate to each other with how they grew up and the motivation they have now in life. There are plenty of laughs, misunderstandings, attraction and the chance of happiness if Candee and Teddy really want it!
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Book one in a new series called Flipping For You a well written story that held my interest throughout. North Carolina real estate broker Candee Contando and house flipper Teddy Winchester’s story. These two just belonged together and his nephew Joseph was precious. I want to read the next book. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
1-800-Cupid
A Sweet Contemporary Romance Novella
By: Josie Riviera
Narrated by: Audra Cook
Series: Flipping For You Series, Book 1
There are times I just love to listen to a short, sweet book with a good story line. Josie Riviera gave me just what I was looking for! Candee is a realtor and when Teddy comes to town looking for an investment, she is ready to make a sale. But when he makes a bid on the one place she wants to call home, things become cloudy. And from there, our story takes off! I fell in love with this couple! Teddy is warm and loving with his teasing ways! I could easily picture him! Candee is a little stressed, so these two made a great match. From puppies to houses, I was caught up in their story and loved the way it all turned out! Narrated by Audra Cook, I knew I was in for a treat! I love her and she brings it all to life!
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An enjoyable romance. Some of it was too “Hallmark-y” for me with the glossing over of issues that, in real life, I think would pose a bigger deal. But, it was still a sweet romance with good characters and storyline.
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This is a wonderful heart warming romance set in the small town of Rose. The characters are well developed and likeable. You want them to get together. They storyline flows well and the writing is engaging. I enjoyed this novella very much.
I was given a free copy of this Audiobook In exchange for an honest review. Candy dreams of buying and renovating a run-down Victorian house with 5 acres and doing a lot of good things for alot of people with it. Then along comes Teddy who wants to buy it and flip it to help his nephew. What will happen? This is a great Valentine’s day read. Definitely recommend.
I enjoyed this book. Good characters and storyline. Candee is a realtor and Teddy is an investor looking to flip a house. Turns out that they both want the same house. Despite this conflict of interest they can’t resist each other. Misunderstandings occur to keep them apart. Will they get their HEA?
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This is a book that just makes you feel good when you get through reading it. The way it is written you can see it in your mind. This would make a great Hallmark movie. It has a great sounding recipe at the end.
This is a sweet romance with well written characters. Teddy was sooo romantic. Candee was a real sweetheart and who cannot love Beagles – especially pups?! I could not put it down!
1-800-CUPID is a sweet, heartwarming read that will
appeal to all. So get ready for a wonderful story.
Candee Contando is a North Carolina real estate broker.
She has placed a bid on a dilapidated old Victorian
house. Her dream is to renovate the home to make a
after school place for disadvantaged children.
Teddy Winchester is an investor who lives in Miami. He
is in the area to find a cheap property to renovate and
resell. When he sees the old Victorian house, he decides
he wants to buy it, tear it down and build low cost
housing on the property.
Both have secrets in their backgrounds that make them
fear to love again. They both need to come to grips
with their past enable to move forward.
Their interactions move from distrust to caring to love.
Vivid description and captivating writing make this a
must read book!!