This was a cute, heartwarming story. Maia life blows up on the first day of her new job and not knowing what else to do she moves in with her aunts to a small town that was her prison when she was a teen. There she meets a slightly aimless handywoman Rowan, who helps her rediscover the small town she used to dislike and falls in love with not just Rowan, but the town as well.

I really enjoyed this story, it was light and fluffy and 100% feel good. Very low-angst and a wonderful story. I would recommend this book. I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Let me begin with that I enjoyed this story, for the most part. I am a fan of Chris Zett, so I didn’t bother looking at the blurb, I knew I would enjoy it. So I was a tad surprised at the way the story began. It felt like it took quite the leap in its time line with Maia. I felt like there needed to be some sort of interaction between her and future husband, not just gossip to end the relationship. Then to quit her job after one day and move again….it didn’t feel realistic.

I know this is a romance story but I guess I like to believe that things can be realistic. So I had a hard time with Maia being able to design a wed site so easily for Rowan and get it up and running so quickly when she was snowed under with work. There were other aspects that had me questioning if I believed people behaved like the characters. Perhaps I needed this story to thrash out some of the scenes a little more. Such as the ending. It felt like it stopped so abruptly. This all sounds like I didn’t enjoy it, however I did and read it also at in one sitting. I think it’s probably a three and half story, it lost a half star because of the first and last 10 percent didn’t quite work for me.

I would recommend this story.

I'm not the biggest lover of male writers for romances but this was good! I like the idea of a new concept of a house flipper being the love target for the book

This was a sweet and angst free book I enjoyed reading. Always nice to read a book like that every now and then and this one warmed my heart. Rowan and Maia were cute couple so great to see them getting their HEA with each other. The book would have been even better with a little more prologue about their past issues so possible to get to know them better but overall, a good read.

Chuckle, smile and 'awwww' your way thru this sweet romance
If you're looking for a low angst romance with endearing main characters you can't help but root for, fabulous secondary characters and some adorable animals this is a solid choice. There's a bit of drama and at least one intense scene but it's mostly oh so sweet romance between two women who know what they want and don't want, show a maturity you'd expect from much older folk, and communicate all of that without the usual misunderstandings. Set in a small town that possesses a genuine sense of community where people help each other out without keeping score, Flipping Hearts and Homes delivers plenty of feel good content and some steamy moments as well. I read thru it quickly wanting to see how mains Rowan and Maia found a way to be together without having to sacrifice what they each wanted individually. They have wonderful chemistry and they're easy to get attached to. If you're a fan of Easter eggs in lesfic, there is at least one character from another beloved author's stories that gets a mention.
If you need mental and emotional relief from the real world, give this book a read and get caught up in a romance that has all the good feels.

This was a sweet read.

I understand why many readers enjoy its sweet, low-angst charm, but it didn’t quite work for me. The slow burn pacing was fine, but I struggled to feel the chemistry between the characters. There was plenty of physical attraction, but the emotional connection didn’t come through as strongly as I’d hoped.

The characters were cute, but I found it hard to get invested in them. One positive detail was the inclusion of a character with dyslexia, which added a nice layer of representation. Overall, the writing was decent, but I wanted more depth or a stronger hook to keep me engaged.

If you’re looking for a light, feel-good romance, this might be enjoyable. It just didn’t fully resonate with me, but I’d still recommend it. It might just not be the right trope for me.

Super easy to read, very low angst love story in a small town.
Everything about this story is just cute, no other way to describe it. Our two mains are in their early thirties and struggling with expectations and live goals, mostly expectations they set and now struggle with. Together they find a way through it, find a lot of support and encouragement in the other. As well as a cute place to call home. What’s not to like about any of that?
I like the addition of the animals and the friends, they make it a more comfortable and rounded out story.

Would definitely recommend when you are in the mood for low angst and easy, but with substance.

This was such a cute story.

Maia's life unexpectedly blows up on the first day of her new job and not knowing what else to do she moves in with her aunts to a small town that was her prison when she was a teen. There she meets a slightly aimless handywoman Rowan, who helps her rediscover the small town she used to dislike.

I really enjoyed this story, it was light and fluffy and 100% feel good. And I'll be honest it made me dream of a small-town house with a big kitchen, a garden and a few pets.

I think this book skillfully avoids the common issue with the trope of "city girl moves to a small town and falls in love" where it feels like the woman is giving up on too much just for love. In this story it felt like both the main characters found what they needed in this place and they didn't just stay there because that was the only option to be together.

This is my favorite Chris Zett book so far!

It's a feel-good, low-angst summer romance about two women reconnecting after they missed their chance in high school and falling in love. Rowan, a big butch softie who blushes all the time, and Maia, with her heart of gold, make for an incredibly sweet pairing. Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for a warm, uplifting read.

I also liked the nods to Emily and Diana from Irregular Heartbeat, and Jess from Heart Failure, along with appearances from other minor characters from those stories. It's always nice when different books can stay in the same universe.

ADORABLY HEARTWARMING! Firstly threatening to neuter a man, thats when I knew I was in for a treat. What's not to love about this book, Maia moves back in with her aunts after her love life goes pear shape in Seattle. Fortunately she's not as heartbroken by this as she probably should be. Whilst back in the small town she starts to build a friendship with Rowan, a college drop out, injured jock who moved home to help her parents. Whilst Rowans self doubt would have you to think she doesn't have much to show because of her past Maia helps prove she's more then enough and that her hobbies and her wants are important! A storm, Forced proximity YES YES YES. I loved the fact they had to work together when unknowingly combating one of their fears, the support they offered each other the friendship and the love honestly it was all incredible. My heart dropped when I realised what was happening to Mrs Woods but the story we got because of it was incredible. I loved these characters so much and all the characters I will definitely be checking out more of this authors work.