Learning to love is the best hack of all. Three hundred and thirteen days ago, Veronica Allen was a fierce and independent woman ready to kick life’s ass and take names. Fear wasn’t even in her vocabulary. Three hundred and twelve days ago, she shattered like a china doll under a sledgehammer. What a difference a day makes. Clayton Briggs was building his perfect life. A successful business, … A successful business, check. Dream home, check. Dog named Roscoe P. Coltrane, check. The only thing missing was a woman with a “take no prisoners” attitude to share it with.
That last checkmark was proving elusive.
Could Clay’s dream life include a woman needing to rebuild herself first?
Could Ronny lasso her fears with power tools and reclaim herself in the process?
There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to hack it.
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I just loved this book. It was so well-written that it captured my mind and I was dragged along for the ride. Once I started reading I could not put it down until I read the last page.
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Quick but slow burn between Ronnie and Clay. They damage being healed throughout the story really kept a grasp on me, and I couldn’t read the next page fast enough! I loved falling in love with Veronica and Clayton as they worked through Ronnie’s self-healing.
Definitely recommend this HEA.
I am in love with Verlene’s writing. This one is no exception. It tugged at my heartstrings and wouldn’t let me put it down until I was done. It’s sweet, hot, and sexy all at the same time.
What a sensationally heartwarming story about a young woman who suffered a tragic and violent assault t learning to find a new version of herself. While regaining courage and happiness. And a man learning that plans are great but learning to live in the moment and changing plans isn’t the end of the world. Ronny is living a life of fear and anxiety after an attack created a shell of the vibrant, fearless, and independent woman she used to be. Clay is looking to settle down and living his life by an end all be all plan until Ronny walks into his life. DIY Hearts is a fantastic story filled with violence, heartache, fear, friendship, healing, second chances, overcoming fear, change, and love. This is the first book from Verlene Landon that I have read I absolutely loved it. It is a captivating story that will pull at reader’s heartstrings from beginning to end and wonderful characters they will fall in love with.
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Stunning storyline about overcoming
I have to admit I did not know what to expect given the title of the book, but the title sooooo applies to the story. I absolutely loved this story although I have to admit to ugly crying several times. But there were other times I was smiling or even cheering Veronica on! She had a nasty encounter in her past that sees her as a closed in person, but heartfelt and caring Clay is able to slowly bring her out of shell. You’ll love this story and all the encounters between these two characters, sometimes aided by her roommate.
I have no clue where to start on this amazing story by this Author. She explored a subject and aftermath. This is not your typical story by her BUT it was so good.
We meet Ronny was the most beautiful and carefree person until something happens to her. She now lives in her grandmother’s house in a new town. Her best friend Jess moved with her. She became a shell of the women she was. Jessica has a friend Clay who comes by the house to help fix a couple of issues with the house. But when comes back Ronny stays hidden. She doesn’t trust men. As Clay comes by more , thanks to Jess meddling, Ronny becomes a little more comfortable.
Clay took one look at Ronny and figured out what happened snit happened to his mom.
The more time Clay and his dog Roscoe P Coltrane, spend with Ronny, her fears and anxiety slowly melt away..
Loved this book, it had great characters, feels, and sweet romance to boot. I laughed and cried. I can’t wait for more..
If you want steamy hot sex then this book will not be it.
I really enjoyed DIY Hearts. The story and characters were amazing. I am not usually one to read clean romance but this book had me hooked from start to finish!
Let me start off by saying this book really hit home for me. I absolutely love this book, the exploration of a subject that is just tragic. Verlen Landon absolutely knocked it out of the park. The sparks between Ronny and Clay, as well as learning to trust again. So beautifully written. I absolutely loved Roscoe as well. I absolutely loved this story and you will too. Don’t let this pass you buy. buy today. I can’t wait for more!!!!!
Loved DIY Hearts can’t wait for more DIY
Ronny’s story had my heart in my throat. I was in awe at how well Clay understood the situation and was able to act accordingly. I loved that this was a clean (tame) romance. Given the situation, I think that’s what it needed and can’t wait for more DIY stories.
My emotions was all over the place with this well written book and it was well worth it! The characters were so well developed and very likable that I was kept so captivated as Veronica and Clayton’s journey unfolded as each and every page was turned!
This book gives you all the feels from page one. Veronica and Clay are the most amazing characters I have ever read. DIY Hearts had me hooked from beginning to end. I hope you love Veronica and Clay as much as I did.
This was a great read I enjoyed the well developed and engaging characters and the storyline flowed smoothly from the beginning to the end.
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This will have your heart breaking and feeling everything. Ronny is in hiding after a traumatic experience and even though she doesn’t want to, Clay is exactly what she needs. Clay and his dog are the sweetest and I couldn’t stop reading this story. The ones that get to my heart are usually the ones that stick with me and this was one of them.
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I absolutely adore this book. Its a sweet story, which is just what I needed. It’s not the typical story that you’d expect from Verlene, but it works and is very well done.
Ronnie and Clay were meant to be. Ronnie had her friend Jess there to help her through, and I loved that, but she needed someone else to help her get past her demons and Clay was the one to do that. I loved seeing her grow and overcome the trauma with Clay and Jess’s help. We all need people like that in our lives. Because of his own experiences, he instinctively seemed to know what she needed.
I really enjoyed this sweet yet poignant romance.
Clay meets Ronnie when he shows up to fix her roommate’s closet. Ronnie has been slowly healing from a vicious assault, and he’s the first person besides her roommate that she’s been able to tolerate. Hers is a slow road to recovery, and the unique perspective that Clay brought was beautifully nuanced and insightful.
I loved the pacing, the focus on home repair as a therapy outlet, and the instant connection between Ronnie and Clay. The little nod back to their shared history was a sweet sign of the hand of fate. It’s a terrific story with memorable characters. I hope this author writes more in this world. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Wow. Just wow. Even though this isn’t her typical genre to write she knocked this out of the park. All the emotions and feelings. Ugh! I laughed and cried! This is the story of Veronica and Clayton. Veronica had a traumatic experience that has left her seeing herself as damaged and unable to love. Clayton has a plan but does not see where she would fit into any of it. Their chemistry is magnetic and form a bond that over time strengthens. But as time goes on even that bond that is strong and their chemistry that jumps of the pages can it be enough for a lifetime of happiness?
I will be honest, I am not usually for sweet romances without all the hotness but this book was perfect for me and came at the right time. I really did enjoy reading about Ronny and Clay and their journey to each other. Ronny experienced something traumatic that affected her life. In ways she never thought possible and then here comes a guy who is super sweet and understanding. Clay grew up knowing his mother experienced something traumatic and saw how she adapted and overcame what happened. He knew how to help Ronny and never gave up on her. Their journey is sweet and ends in a HEA. Also, I have to say the auxiliary characters are quite entertaining from the besties Jess & Charlie to the old bittie Mrs. Wilson. I highly recommend reading this book.
Holy cow, the emotions from this book! Wow, Veronica and Clayton have such a wonderful chemistry. Veronica see herself as damaged and not able to love. Clayton has a plan and doesn’t see how Veronica will fit into it. These two form a bond that only strengthens over time. Grab your tissues and see of they can make their connection grow and last
Love this amazing intense emotional beautiful heartstopping love story of Ronny and Clay
grabbed my heart looking forward to more