An adorable novella that combines two of my favourite things - thrift stores and romance. Noah and Anna’s story is lovely and highlights that appearances and wealth aren’t always everything if someone doesn’t have love and compassion. An incredibly sweet little short story that left me wanting more of their story - even though it did end on a happy note.

Short and sweet romance novella! This was a sweet and easy read without dragging out the drama of will they won't they. I liked that Anna pushed Noah to better himself and not continue to go with the flow of his family's wished.

Thrifted Hearts by T. Atkins
4.5 ⭐

Thank you to T. Atkins and NetGalley for the opportunity to Advanced Read Thrifted hearts.

Wow! This story hooked me from the moment I read the description! In 94 pages Atkins manages to give the reader a full story with background, mystery and a defined ending without any major plot holes!

If you're looking for a quick read that makes you feel invested in the storyline then absolutely give Thrifted Hearts a read!

I loved loved LOVED this book! Personally, my favorite was the one between Anna and Jessie. I just love to see various friends dynamics in books!! But Noah and Anna are the cutest and I would totally love to see more of them!! The whole clock scenario was, I think, the most perfect way to connect the two characters and give them reasons to keep going back to each other again and again. The strained relationship between Anna and her mother also added to the depth of the story, reeling you in to the raw/realness of it all! Overall, I loved this cute little quick read and would loveee to re-read around autumn!

such a swoonworthy, light hearted read to make you believe in new beginnings and second chances 🫠🧡🦚.
The thrift store setting, the chemistry though on and off but fruitful 🥰 and the urge to feel and find thy self 💖 is adorable

was this a book that you can finish in one sitting. well yes it certainly is and not just because its a shorty. no you will WANT to sit and finish this book. it charmed me from the off and drew me in from the very beginning. obviously being short you have to often get right into it. things have to fit, be concise but then you risk losing meaning or depth. the this book manages it all so well. its includes all you need to be involved and all you want to feel connected. it was a sweet, cute but certainly deep enough book to truly make you care, make you want to read on. and it wasn't a hardship to read all the way through either!
i am overly overly impressed with what the author manage to do in such a short read. it cant be easy at all.
Noah and Anna each stole my heart. they were a right pair to get stuck in to. how they navigated being together was cute to follow. and it felt authentic to watch it grow.
the side characters that were fit alongside the story was also super nice. and again, done really well.
i felt like although our pair were from different reasons for seeking something new or different, they somehow needed the same thing after all. and they found that within themselves and also via each other and for each other. i loved how they had different reasons for being where they were but like us all really, what you need isn't too different after all for good folk. and this is what we saw in our main characters.

Oh my gosh! So dang cute! Everything you need in clean, closed door romance wrapped up in a novella! My first from this author—hoping this is maybe the start of a series??? Would love to read more! *I received a complimentary ARC from the author/publishing company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

Shoutout to Netgalley for the ARC read. Even though it was a short story, it was a romance that you wouldn't want to miss out on. Nothing was dragged out, but straight to the point. I hope Anna and Noah's love story continues.

Anna-just trying to find herself without having her family money tied to her name. Finding her meaning to life and trying to get away from a society that seems to only care about money and appearances.

Noah-who thought had his life all together until he met Anna. Realized what he was missing out on and what was most important to him.

Carter and Jessie: both loyal to their friends. Like best friends who tell it like it is.

This was such a cute romance read.

Thrifted Hearts was a light-hearted romance which had me captured from the very first page. Although short and sweet, there was a lot to enjoy in these pages.

The FMC is Anna, an heiress who turned her back on it all to make a difference by volunteering at the thrift store. One day, in walks Noah to the store, searching for an antique clock that was donated by a scorned ex. Unbeknownst to them both, they both come from very similar lives. What follows is a tale of romance which had a very Cinderella-inspired feel. This story was a great story to kick me out of a reading slump and I'm desperate to know more about Anna and Noah's story.

A Delightfully Thrifty Romance That Won't Break Your Heart (Or Your Wallet)

Well, well, well. T. Atkins has delivered a bite-sized romance that goes down smoother than a milkshake-dipped french fry (more on that controversial topic later, don't worry).
"Thrifted Hearts" is the literary equivalent of finding a designer jacket at Goodwill for $3.99 – compact, surprisingly well-made, and leaving you with that "I can't believe I got this for so little" feeling. This novella is shorter than my attention span during Zoom meetings, which means I actually finished it in one sitting. Revolutionary!

Anna and Noah are the kind of characters you'd want to double-date with, assuming you could keep up with their banter and didn't mind being the less attractive couple. Their friend group has that perfect "we've been through high school together and somehow still like each other" energy that makes you nostalgic for friendships where roasting each other is a love language.

BUT HOLD UP. Can we talk about Carter's burger joint meltdown? My dude acted like Noah suggested they dine at a gas station hot dog roller. Newsflash, Carter: even Jeff Bezos probably hits up Five Guys sometimes. Rich people eat burgers too! They just Instagram them more pretentiously.
And don't even get me started on the Great French Fry Scandal of Chapter Whatever. Carter's shock at fry-in-milkshake action had me rolling my eyes so hard I nearly detached a retina. Sir, this is not some forbidden culinary dark magic – it's basically a sweet and salty combo that's been around since drive-ins were invented. Wendy's literally built a Frosty empire on this concept!

Despite Carter's apparently sheltered fast-food existence, this book is a delightful little treat. T. Atkins writes with the kind of warmth that makes you want to curl up with hot chocolate and text your friends embarrassing memes. It's my first rodeo with this author, but definitely not my last – they've officially earned a spot on my "maybe pile" which is basically the literary equivalent of being added to someone's Netflix watchlist (high honor, questionable follow-through).

The Verdict: Perfect for when you want romance without the commitment of a 400-page emotional marathon. Quick, cute, and only slightly marred by one character's bizarre unfamiliarity with basic American food culture.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC – always appreciated when I can judge books before they're officially ready to be judged!

Recommended for: Anyone who likes their romance short and sweet, people who understand that fries + milkshake = perfection, and readers who aren't Carter.