Pretty Little Pieces

Author: Carmen Schober
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 6, 2022
Publisher: Bethany House

Sometimes it takes everything falling apart . . .

Ambitious influencer Georgina Havoc and her designer boyfriend have been dubbed "the next Chip and Joanna Gaines"--a power couple that flip homes all over Nashville--and they plan to merge their unique styles into their new home renovation show. But their relationship falls apart when he blindsides her with a "pause." Forced to convince the network to take a chance on her as a solo star, Georgina takes on the task of renovating a forgotten cottage in the tiny, tight-knit town of Tarragon, Tennessee.

Facing one heartache and setback after another, Georgina moves forward with her plan to rebuild her life and save her career, but a surprise drop-in from her troubled twin sister makes things extra messy. The unexpected presence of rugged ex-sniper Cassidy Stokes also threatens to bring all the walls that she's built crashing down.

As she puts the pieces of her previously perfect life back together, will Georgina retreat to the familiar or boldly embrace a new design?

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Reviewer: Lori Parrish

A new to me author that had me on the edge of my seat wanting more! A book with just about everything a reader could want in a novel! I finished it in one evening ( my favorite time to read). So very good!

I could relate to Georgiana quite a bit, especially about taking a step forward and then two steps backward! Sometimes it's very discouraging! But it's what life is all about. It's a journey and the choices we make.

I loved every minute of this book. I couldn't put Georgiana's story down until I was finished, and it had a very satisfying ending. My heart is feeling full for such a wonderful story! I give five stars for a well-written novel. I highly recommend it. 

My thanks to Bethany House Publishers for a copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are my own.

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Reviewer: Tammy Lunsford

Wow! I was pleasantly surprised by this book. When I read the "blurb" about this book, it looked interesting, but I never dreamed just how interesting it would be. I could not put it down. I read the entire book in one evening. 

The characters were very different from the usual characters in an inspirational romance. They were even more real to me than usual. The characters had real depth. Everyone has flaws, and these characters are definitely flawed but also searching for more in their life. 

Georgina Havoc's world has literally been rocked off of its axis. She feels as if everything is crumbling around her. She is famous, which makes recovery from her pain that much harder for her. When she arrives in the small town of Tarragon, Tennessee, she has no clue how much her world will be rocked again, but this time it will be for her benefit. Cassidy Stokes has worked hard to pull himself out of the pit, but he also has a restless heart. 

All the characters in this story have broken pieces in their lives that need to be put back together. The title of this book was well chosen as you follow them on their journey. There was a wonderful inspirational message in this book. But again, it was more real life than a normal fictional story. I cannot explain it, but it was touching and easy to digest as a reader. I love a good inspirational romance, but this book will be enjoyable for anyone. Georgina's self-discovery path will bring you to tears at times. This story is not a simple, rose-colored romance. There are some heavy topics discussed in this book. But the inclusion of these topics makes the characters more lifelike to the reader. If you are a lover of home improvement reality shows and their world, you will enjoy the background of this story.  

I highly recommend this book. Although it is fiction, it might provide healing to someone who reads the stories of these characters and their struggles. I will definitely be checking out Carmen Shober's other book. Five stars are really not enough for my review, but I will have to settle to give it the highest review possible. I will be waiting for another book soon from this talented author!

I received a courtesy copy from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews and Reviews. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

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