The Re-Do List by Denise Williams Book Review

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What would you do with a second chance at your first time? Following a bad breakup, Willow Lewis tackles a re-do list with the help of her brother’s best friend in this sweet and sexy new romance.

Willow experienced all her big firsts with her high school sweetheart. Now, reeling from their very public breakup, she wants to get a re-do on those important moments. While dog-sitting for her brother during his deployment, she has a chance to start over and spending time with his best friend gives her the confidence to start checking items off her “Re-Do list.”

Deacon promised his best friend two things when Cruz left for a deployment: that he’d look out for Willow, and that he’d keep his hands off Cruz’s baby sister. “Operation Re-Do” is innocent enough at first: Deacon likes Willow and he’s willing to help her out any way he can. But when the list of firsts turns from a first dance to first kisses and more, Deacon can’t deny the connection he feels to Willow.

As Deacon’s and Willow’s firsts turn to seconds, thirds, and fourths, this pair can’t get enough of each other—and they support each other through new challenges. But they are both aware there’s an end date to Willow’s time in town… and even if she were to stay, Deacon doesn’t know how to choose between his loyalty to his closest friend and the woman he’s fallen in love with. With no more romantic moments on her list for them to re-do, can these two still find a way to stay together?

The Re-Do List Book Review

I always love curling up with a romance book by Denise Williams, and The Re-Do List was a fun way to kick off my reading year. Her books are consistently warm, heartfelt, and swoony—and this one is no exception!

The Re-Do List follows Willow, who creates a re-do list to revisit the milestones she wishes had gone differently after a public breakup. With the help of her brother’s best friend, Deacon, what starts as a simple plan to reclaim her confidence soon complicates their friendship and their feelings for each other.

Willow and Deacon are wonderful characters and so easy to root for. Willow grows so much throughout the book, becoming a really confident, secure woman, and I loved seeing that growth. I also appreciate that Denise Williams always includes thoughtful body representation. It adds authenticity and warmth to Willow’s journey and to the overall enjoyment of the story. Deacon is incredibly steady, and I loved seeing his dynamic with Willow—especially how it grows from friendship into something more.

I loved the concept of starting over and chasing the things you wish you’d gone after sooner. It’s a fun, uplifting premise that I think many readers can relate to. While the romance leaned a little insta-lovey for my taste, it was still charming, enjoyable, and full of swoony moments. Like all of Denise Williams’ books, there’s a great balance of heart, humour, and sweet moments that make the story easy to sink into.

Overall, The Re-Do List is another fun, heartfelt release from Denise Williams. It’s sweet, romantic, and full of feel-good moments, making it perfect for readers who love uplifting contemporary romances. I’ll absolutely be picking up whatever Denise releases next!

Rating: ★★★☆☆

About Denise Williams

USA Today Bestselling author Denise Williams wrote her first book in the 2nd grade. I Hate You and its sequel, I Still Hate You, featured a tough, funny heroine, a quirky hero, witty banter, and a dragon. Minus the dragons, these are still the books she likes to write. After penning those early works, she finished second grade and eventually earned a PhD. After growing up as a military brat around the world and across the country, Denise now lives in Iowa with her husband, son, and a shih-tzu who never fails to bring main-character energy.