{"id":32045,"date":"2026-01-28T10:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/?p=32045"},"modified":"2026-01-28T10:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T14:01:21","slug":"review-the-re-do-list-by-denise-williams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/28\/review-the-re-do-list-by-denise-williams\/","title":{"rendered":"Review \u2764\ufe0f The Re-do List by Denise Williams"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-32045\" data-postid=\"32045\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-32045 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n    \t\t\t<!-- module_row -->\n\t<div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_pjn4172 tb_first tf_w tf_clearfix\">\n\t    \t\t\t<div class=\"row_inner col_align_top gutter-narrow tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n\t\t            <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-1 tb_0qj5172 first\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module image -->\n<div  class=\"module module-image tb_ip3d172 rounded drop-shadow customBorderRad_top image-center auto_fullwidth tf_mw\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"image-wrap tf_rel tf_mw\">\n\t\t    <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"987\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-redo-list-denise-williams.jpg?resize=640%2C987&#038;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-post-image wp-image-32046\" title=\"the-redo-list-denise-williams\" alt=\"the-redo-list-denise-williams\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-redo-list-denise-williams.jpg?w=973&amp;ssl=1 973w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-redo-list-denise-williams.jpg?resize=195%2C300&amp;ssl=1 195w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-redo-list-denise-williams.jpg?resize=664%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 664w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-redo-list-denise-williams.jpg?resize=768%2C1184&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/the-redo-list-denise-williams.jpg?resize=400%2C616&amp;ssl=1 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<!-- \/image-wrap -->\n    \n    \t<\/div>\n<!-- \/module image --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_9evj172 customBorderRad_bottom repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">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 \u201cRe-Do list.\u201d<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Deacon promised his best friend two things when Cruz left for a deployment: that he\u2019d look out for Willow, and that he\u2019d keep his hands off Cruz\u2019s baby sister. \u201cOperation Re-Do\u201d is innocent enough at first: Deacon likes Willow and he\u2019s 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\u2019t deny the connection he feels to Willow.<\/span><br \/><br \/><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">As Deacon\u2019s and Willow\u2019s firsts turn to seconds, thirds, and fourths, this pair can\u2019t get enough of each other\u2014and they support each other through new challenges. But they are both aware there\u2019s an end date to Willow\u2019s time in town\u2026 and even if she were to stay, Deacon doesn\u2019t know how to choose between his loyalty to his closest friend and the woman he\u2019s 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?<\/span><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->                    <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col3-2 tb_j3xb172 last\">\n                                                        <div class=\"tb-column-inner tf_box tf_w\">\n                        <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_vwfr172  repeat \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-25879 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1-2.png?resize=296%2C72&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Jan 27, 2026<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Sensual<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley\u00a0<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $10.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Don\u2019t sleep on this book or anything by Denise Williams!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is my first novel by Williams, and it won\u2019t be my last. Besides having heroes to swoon over, Williams provided a story with humor, heart, and realistic touches, plus characters that reel you in.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Willow<\/strong> is the woman who went viral for all the wrong reasons&#8230; a breakup. She\u2019s trying to start over in a different state. New town, new opportunities, and all while pet sitting for her brother, who\u2019s deployed. Of course, said brother sends his friend and military buddy to help Willow get acclimated in this new world. But Willow doesn\u2019t expect said friend to be attractive, friendly, and willing to help her forget said ex by making new memories re-doing all those firsts she had with the one who ditched her.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Deacon<\/strong> didn\u2019t mean to get so involved with Willow. Not when he has plans to re-enlist as soon as he\u2019s medically cleared, and when he\u2019s not planning on sticking around. But especially because he promised his best friend, Cruz, that he wouldn\u2019t touch his sister. Promises were made to be broken, right? Especially if Willow needs help. Besides, she\u2019s not going to stay here forever, and neither will he.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The connection between these two is electric from the first meeting, and I loved reading how Deacon helped Willow regain her confidence. This girl was a shy, scared shell of her former self. With a little nudge and a few candid conversations, Willow takes charge using her redo list. I loved her growth and following along. Deacon has his own scars and fears he\u2019s battling, including figuring out if he can exist without the military. Is he worth anything to anyone if he\u2019s not active duty?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are plenty of humorous, sexy, and emotional moments. The characters have so much depth. The pacing is spot on, and the addition of furry friends makes it all the better. What makes it five stars? My first read of the new year, and I couldn\u2019t put this one down. I had to know what would happen, had to see Willow get her HEA, and TBH, I was worried these two wouldn\u2019t be able to pull this off.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, if you\u2019re looking for contemporary romances with plenty of heat, comedic moments, and you love dogs, I can\u2019t recommend <strong>The Redo List<\/strong> enough. 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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 \u201cRe-Do list.\u201d<br \/><br \/>Deacon promised his best friend two things when Cruz left for a deployment: that he\u2019d look out for Willow, and that he\u2019d keep his hands off Cruz\u2019s baby sister. \u201cOperation Re-Do\u201d is innocent enough at first: Deacon likes Willow and he\u2019s 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\u2019t deny the connection he feels to Willow.<br \/><br \/>As Deacon\u2019s and Willow\u2019s firsts turn to seconds, thirds, and fourths, this pair can\u2019t get enough of each other\u2014and they support each other through new challenges. But they are both aware there\u2019s an end date to Willow\u2019s time in town\u2026 and even if she were to stay, Deacon doesn\u2019t know how to choose between his loyalty to his closest friend and the woman he\u2019s 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?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/smitten-top-pick-banner-1-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"72\" \/><\/p><hr \/><p><strong>Release Date:<\/strong> Jan 27, 2026<br \/><strong>Heat Level:<\/strong> Sensual<br \/><strong>Publisher:<\/strong>\u00a0Penguin Group<br \/><strong>Imprint:<\/strong>\u00a0Berkley\u00a0<br \/><strong>Price:<\/strong> $10.99<\/p><hr \/><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><strong>Don\u2019t sleep on this book or anything by Denise Williams!<\/strong><\/em><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is my first novel by Williams, and it won\u2019t be my last. Besides having heroes to swoon over, Williams provided a story with humor, heart, and realistic touches, plus characters that reel you in.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Willow<\/strong> is the woman who went viral for all the wrong reasons... a breakup. She\u2019s trying to start over in a different state. New town, new opportunities, and all while pet sitting for her brother, who\u2019s deployed. Of course, said brother sends his friend and military buddy to help Willow get acclimated in this new world. But Willow doesn\u2019t expect said friend to be attractive, friendly, and willing to help her forget said ex by making new memories re-doing all those firsts she had with the one who ditched her.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Deacon<\/strong> didn\u2019t mean to get so involved with Willow. Not when he has plans to re-enlist as soon as he\u2019s medically cleared, and when he\u2019s not planning on sticking around. But especially because he promised his best friend, Cruz, that he wouldn\u2019t touch his sister. Promises were made to be broken, right? Especially if Willow needs help. Besides, she\u2019s not going to stay here forever, and neither will he.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The connection between these two is electric from the first meeting, and I loved reading how Deacon helped Willow regain her confidence. This girl was a shy, scared shell of her former self. With a little nudge and a few candid conversations, Willow takes charge using her redo list. I loved her growth and following along. Deacon has his own scars and fears he\u2019s battling, including figuring out if he can exist without the military. Is he worth anything to anyone if he\u2019s not active duty?<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are plenty of humorous, sexy, and emotional moments. The characters have so much depth. The pacing is spot on, and the addition of furry friends makes it all the better. What makes it five stars? My first read of the new year, and I couldn\u2019t put this one down. I had to know what would happen, had to see Willow get her HEA, and TBH, I was worried these two wouldn\u2019t be able to pull this off.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Overall, if you\u2019re looking for contemporary romances with plenty of heat, comedic moments, and you love dogs, I can\u2019t recommend <strong>The Redo List<\/strong> enough. For readers who enjoy <strong>Jaci Burton.<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>~ Landra<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49MqKyi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amazon<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/4bpxaV9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBooks<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.barnesandnoble.com\/w\/the-re-do-list-denise-williams\/1147398083?ean=9780593641460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">B&amp;N<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kobo.com\/us\/en\/ebook\/the-re-do-list\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kobo<\/a>\u00a0|\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/books\/details\/Denise_Williams_The_Re_Do_List?id=SgVcEQAAQBAJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Play<\/a><\/strong><\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32045","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32045"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32045\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32052,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32045\/revisions\/32052"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32046"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32045"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32045"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/smittenbybooks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32045"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}