She knows how to flip a home. What happens when he flips her heart?The tragic death of Shelby Dodson’s husband—her partner in a successful Home Network house flipping business—stole love, status, and career. Now a bungalow redesign thrusts Shelby into the company of a new contractor. Scott Matthews remembers high-and-mighty Shelby from high school, and her prissy, contemporary style goes against … contemporary style goes against his down-to-earth grain. When the house reveals a mystery, will its dark secrets—and their own mistakes—cost them a second chance at love?more
Fall Flip
By deniseweimer
Really enjoyed reading this book. Wonderful characters, inspirational. Several undercurrents in the story make an interesting read, more than just flipping a house. Well worth it.
I received a free copy of this book and this is my voluntary, honest review.
An enjoyable read. I like the writing style of Denise Weimer, it is easy to read and well formulated. I liked the plot with the interplay between Shelby and Scott. The touch of mystery added with the unsolved case of the fifty year old disappearance of the previous house owner’s wife. Thanks Denise for the pleasurable read.
This book reminds us that God works everything for good for those who love and follow him. Grabbed me from the beginning and didn’t let go. Definitely recommend.
I love this fall story and the way it is written. This story Shelby Dodson who became a widow after her husband in a work accident and Scott Mathews who is a contractor. They come together to work on a house that needs work done and they have to figure out how to make this home great. Lots of sweet moments and an interesting mystery.
Another great book from Denise Weimer! I loved the mixture of romance, mystery, and religion as well as the relationships between all of the characters! It just goes to show that people do change after high school and relationships can evolve.
I enjoyed this contemporary book of rehabbing an old house. Shelby is a great female protagonist who did a tv show with her late husband and is rather lost with her life now. Scott is a wonderful leading male character who is now a contractor but loved Shelby back in high school when she didn’t pay any attention to him. They are working on a house together and discover the original owner disappeared and has never been found. Deciding whether to disclose this information to the new owners causes some stressful situations. Scott pushes Shelby to realize she can do more than look pretty and decorate! Scott and Shelby both learn to show love to others. I received a complimentary copy of Fall Flip. This is my honest opinion.
I enjoyed this story so much! These characters had great back stories. Scott had a crush on Shelby in high school, however Shelby hardly paid Scott any attention back then. Well, things would definitely change in this novel!
At the beginning of the book, these two seemed to be opposites. Shelby appeared to see herself as better and more professional than Scott. I liked the way the author revealed how Shelby came to be this way and I absolutely loved her transformation throughout the story, with a focus on healing her relationship with the Lord.
The attraction between Scott and Shelby was very well-written. Also nicely done were the reactions of both Shelby and Scott to various situations. Whether it was Shelby feeling guilty over moving on to a new relationship, or Scott feeling hurt by Shelby’s reactions to him, the tension these interactions brought to the story made it feel very believable. These two characters felt very real, with flaws and attributes that made me want the best for them. The hint of mystery was a great addition to the story, as well. I loved this book from start to finish!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Shelby and Scott fall for each other. I thought this was a really sweet romance. I can’t imagine the heartache of losing a spouse and the guilt of letting go and moving on. Loved the matchmakers. The angst had me nervous and I wanted to ugh a Scott but Shelby came through. The ending was so romantic.
Beautiful second chance love story. Shelby is still mourning the loss of her husband nine months ago, and re-building her life. She is hired to re-decorate for a couple who have hired Scott to do the renovations. It just so happens Scott whet to school with Shelby and has loved her since then, but he was quiet and shy and she was one of the popular girls. Scott hopes he finally has a chance to win her heart, but there are problems. They have different styles and ways of doing things, Shelby is still in mourning and finding her way, and as they work together a decades old mystery is uncovered regarding the house. How will this affect their renovation; if the renovation is still on?
Fall is just around the corner and Denise Weimer’s Fall Flip is the perfect book to curl up with. Weimer has created a fun and engaging story involving a home renovation and a touch of romance romance with a bit of cozy mystery feel. The characters in this story are both engaging and easy to relate to. This charming story also has a bit of a Hallmark movie feel. It is a charming and easy read that is just right for the cooler fall weather.
Genre: contemporary, romance
Publisher: Candlelight Romance an imprint of Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas
Publication date: September 1, 2019
Number of pages: 186
An e-arc copy of the book was provided by the publisher via the author, as well as a print copy of the book purchased for review. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
Grab your favorite Fall drink and sit back and relax and enjoy this Fall read! Ruby and Lester were favorites as supporting characters. Shelby is mourning the loss of her husband and trying to figure out who she is as she forges ahead. Scott is a friend from high school and he always wanted Shelby to notice him. They get put together to do a renovation for Ruby and Lester. Of course it is not without a few hiccups. Mystery shrouds the house from the beginning. And Shelby and Scott must address their pasts to go forward. I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All views here are my own.
There is so much that I loved about this book. It features a love affair that has lasted fifty years and a new relationship that has been ten years in the making. There is a house renovation that will honor one couple’s enduring partnership and perhaps be the start of a new partnership for another couple and there is a mother’s disappearance and the mystery surrounding it that has plagued this house for forty years!
I am a fan of the many television programs that focus on house flips and author Denise Weimer has completely captured this atmosphere in Fall Flip. As I read about Shelby Dodson and her late husband’s successful television show I could easily visualize Chet’s on-camera antics and feel Shelby’s need to be more reserved. I could also understand just why she was so reticent to allow herself to become close to Scott Matthews, the contractor who was chosen to help in this renovation process. She and Scott had known each other in high school and Scott recognized in her a need for self-affirmation but she still often appeared aloof and uncompromising. These were the times I could have strangled Shelby because I absolutely adored Scott and I couldn’t believe that she couldn’t recognize just how special he was.
I also appreciated Lester and Ruby Wentworth, the couple celebrating fifty years of marraige. It was very apparent that much of their marital success was due to their strong committment to God and to each other. It is their own happiness that prompts them to want the same for Scott and Shelby and Lester is more than eager to offer Scott advice. “If a man can cook, he can do anything. And with his cooking, he can say anything. Can you cook, Scott Matthews?” What follows are cooking lessons for Scott as Lester teaches him how to make hermit cookies and homemade chicken noodle soup. Yes, the food was delicious and appreciated by Ruby and Shelby but it was the male bonding and friendship that was priceless.
Fall Flip is wonderful contemporay Christian fiction that reminds us that houses aren’t the only things that need renovation. Our lives can become torn, tattered, and in need of repair and we often need help and restoration from other people and from the Master Carpenter Himself. Fall Flip is very inspiring and romance lovers will enjoy it; Weimer’s description of the renovation and the completed project made me want to live in this restored Wentworth bungalow!
I received a copy of this book for review via SLB Tours and I am voluntarily sharing my honest thoughts in this review.
Autumn is just around the corner, and with a setting involving cooler temperatures, tempting fall recipes, a hint of a mystery, a home renovation, and a cozy romance, Fall Flip is the perfect read to put readers in mind of the upcoming season.
While Scott and Shelby seem like complete opposites—she’s the made-up-to-perfection TV star. He’d rather stay behind the scenes than in front of the camera—these two are made for each other. Shelby’s floundering for her identity after the death of her cohost and husband. Scott’s intent to prove she’s more capable than she believes (sometimes too intent).
As the home they are renovating together takes shape, the other manages to shine a spotlight in areas of their lives that need some attention and polish. They may not always appreciate the other person’s insights at first, but those lessons eventually sink in.
Start a fire or grab a warm blanket and cuddle up with this sweet and fun read from Denise Weimer that will have you longing for changing leaves, cooler weather, and fall traditions.
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I receive complimentary books from publishers, publicists, and/or authors, including NetGalley. I am not required to write positive reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
This was my first experience with the author and I’m pretty sure it won’t be my last. This book is a lot like reading an episode of Extreme Home Makeover. And it left me the same kind of happy emotional mess at the end. I loved both Scott and Shelby, but the pair of them frustrated me to no end. They’ve both got some pretty heavy emotional baggage they’re carrying around that keeps tripping them up. Together, they’re a perfect pairing, they just need to be able to move past their histories and stop getting in their own way. I loved reading the messages of new life, lasting love, experiencing the world with an open heart, and most especially forgiveness – of others and ourselves. They’re beautiful sentiments that the world can always use more of.
I received a complimentary advanced copy of this book from the publisher, Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas.
Loved this story. Had a lot of my favorite things in it. Small town, taking something and turning it into something better, second chances. It had us seeing the process of people growing and changing. This story has great Christian characters in it. I love Ruby and Lester!! What a great couple! It was fun and kind of frustrating to follow the Scott and Shelby story. I just wanted to shake them sometimes. I mean this in a good way. I was very involved with them and just wanted them happy. Hopefully, they have things figured out now. We can’t forget about Miss Betsy Lou. Do you have a neighbor like her? She tickled me! I really hope there is a sequel coming so I can visit with these folks again. I received an ARC of this book but my opinion is my own.
Fall Flip by Denise Weimer is a delightful contemporary Christian romance. The novel has the central themes of restoration and new beginnings. Within the novel there is a house that is being renovated for a couple celebrating fifty years of marriage. Running parallel are lives that need restoring, and with God’s help, new beginnings are possible.
Being true to yourself is important. Sometimes we put on a performance for the world but we really need to show our true selves. Life is not all about performing, life is for living in freedom and truth.
Life deals us blows, blows from which we wonder if we will ever recover. We feel alone but there is One who will never leave us. “I’m still here, a voice whispered in her head. I will never leave you nor forsake you.”
Forgiveness is important. It is as much for our sake as for others. If we want to live in freedom, we must forgive or risk becoming bitter. “With God’s help… I forgave [her]… because the anger… was eating me up inside.”
We must not judge. We do not know what others are going through. We need to dispense grace and leave the rest up to God. “Give a person a chance, and leave the rest in God’s hands.”
Prayer is important. We should pray about everything – the big things and the small – we want God’s guidance in every area of our lives.
Denise Weimer has created a delightful set of characters from the very young to the very old. Her descriptions bring the characters to life in glorious 3D. The reader can almost ‘see’ their interactions. Likewise, comprehensive descriptions enable the reader to ‘walk’ through the action.
I absolutely adored Fall Flip. I think it would make a fabulous Hallmark movie. I always love Denise Weimer’s novels. They leave me smiling.
I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
A sweet, second-chance-at-love story, this contemporary romance was a quick, easy read — especially if you love remodeling and home design!
Technically Scott and Shelby aren’t getting their second chance together, but it’s a second chance for each of them: Scott gets a chance to act on a crush he’s had since high school and Shelby gets another shot at love after the tragic death of her husband. Throw in a little local mystery and these two have all kinds of opportunities to butt heads and fall in love.
A shorter novel (almost a novella), this was a quick read — perfect for those weekends when you want to relax inside.
Rated PG.