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Shifting Gears: A friends to lovers, small town romance (Reynolds Restorations Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Melanie Moreland (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,301 ratings

Brett-The quiet loner. Content with life in his small town and a job he loves—except for the one thorn in his side.

Kelly-The world traveler that pops in and out of his life, taking a small piece of his heart with him every time.

Until the day she comes back, broken and adrift.

Can he show her there is more to life than bright lights and endless wandering?

Could his heart be enough to finally tame the restless need to run?

Or will she break his heart all over again and leave.

Author's Note: A found family story that can help make the heart heal.

Book 3 of Reynolds Restoration
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    Reynolds Restorations
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    330 pages
  3. Language
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  5. Publication date
    May 31, 2022
  6. File size
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Shifting gears is a mix of a small-town, second chance, and insta-love romance. I think that this is the sexiest and most emotional book from this series so far. - Ioanna, Goodreads

I devoured this book, I loved this book, I cried and I laughed and I love this book. - Karen_Lee_Reads

Melanie Moreland had me revving to go, breaking all sorts of speed limits and shifting gears to make the chase. - it.sgottabethebooks

Melanie Moreland knows the exact way to hook her readers in, make them fall in love, squash their hopes and desires and then piece by piece put them and her characters back together again. Epic storyteller with another masterpiece on her hands. - Nicki - The Overflowing Bookcase

I adore these two and loved finally learning their stories. - Carol [Goodreads Addict]

An all round 5* read that I'd recommend checking out. - Tracy, Goodreads

Overall a fun, poignant story that shows how important timing is when deciding you are finally home. - Serenechaosnyc

A terrific read, and I can't wait for more in this series. - Fedora, Goodreads

It's super funny, sweet, romantic, and is in there a little bit of heartbreak too, but the love is huge! - AddictedToReadingRomance

Shifting Gears was by far my favorite book in the series so far! It had the right amount of spice, angst, emotion, and humor that had me hooked from the first word. - Christine, Goodreads

Shifting Gears super sweet, spicy, hot funny and with one Romantic hero and sassy strong heroine - Melanie's recipe for a great entertaining read. - ireadromancetoescape

From the Author

Get your engines running with the Reynolds Restoration series!

Revved To The Maxx - Book 1
Maxx and Charly's story

Breaking The Speed Limit - Book 2
Stefano and Gabby's story

Shifting Gears - Book 3
Brett and Kelly's story

Under The Radar - Book 4
Chase and Hannah's story

Full Throttle - Book 5
Dom and Cherry's story

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09QBWJK5J
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moreland Books Inc
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1988610856
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 3 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Reynolds Restorations
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,301 ratings

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New York Times/WSJ/USAT International bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of thirty-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling downstairs), and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily-ever-afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.

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Customers find this romance book engaging, with one mentioning how the story kept them flying through the pages. They appreciate the relatable characters and the book's sweet, heartwarming nature, while also noting its spicy content right from the beginning. The book receives positive feedback for its pacing and readability, with one customer describing it as a solid five-star read.

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21 customers mention "Story quality"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as very lovely and watching the plot unfold. One customer mentions it was an epic love story that stole their heart, while another notes how the characters' journey to forever was engaging.

"...This story will steal your heart, ruin it a bit, and return it to you better than new, and you'll love every second you spend with these phenomenal..." Read more

"...Beautiful story of acceptance, and the love and strength of "family" whether or not it be blood related...." Read more

"...Its hot and spice right from the beginning and the storyline keeps the audience engaged and wanting more. This book could have some triggers...." Read more

"...This was such a wonderful story with so much heart and love! And, an added bonus, we are going to get a book for Chase!!!! YEAH!! I love him!" Read more

20 customers mention "Readability"20 positive0 negative

Customers find the book to be a great read in the series, noting it's worth the wait.

"I was so looking forward to this book and it was soooooo worth the wait!!! I absolutely LOVE Brett!!!..." Read more

"Love this series a lot! And this installment made me happy once again...." Read more

"Shifting Gears is another great read in the Reynolds’s Restorations series. Your heart will bleed for nice guy Brett...." Read more

"Another great read in the series. Brett and Kelly have been on again off again for some time but Brett is done...." Read more

5 customers mention "Character development"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, noting that the characters are relatable.

"...Between Brett and Kelly finding their way to love, catching up with characters who feel like family, and a little additional romance on the side,..." Read more

"...He is the sweetest, dirtiest talker, protective, and loving heroes around!!! His love for Kelly was just amazing!..." Read more

"...Five year old, Theo, continues to steal the book and be a much beloved character!" Read more

"...It amazing to read. The characters are always relatable and the story line and build up is always on point...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one describing it as a solid five-star read.

"...Still, Shifting Gears is a solid five-star read, and I can't wait for Chase's story!" Read more

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4 customers mention "Heartwarming"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book sweet and heartwarming.

"...This was such a wonderful story with so much heart and love! And, an added bonus, we are going to get a book for Chase!!!! YEAH!! I love him!" Read more

"Cute book...." Read more

"Brett and Kelly were so fantastic and sweet. I loved catching up with all of the Reynolds Restoration crew...." Read more

"...Of course mamma Rosa and Daddy Mack was a cute touch. So much love." Read more

3 customers mention "Romance"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one review highlighting the amazing love between the characters, while another describes it as a complete perfect book boyfriend.

"...His love for Kelly was just amazing! Kelly comes back after another work trip with Carl but she's not the same person...." Read more

"...Brett is the absolute total and complete perfect book boyfriend. He is simply amazing...." Read more

"...I wish I had a Charly in my life! She's such a good friend to Kelly - and so many others - but Kelly really needed her and she was there to support..." Read more

3 customers mention "Spice level"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the spice level of the book, with one mentioning that the NSFW scenes are incredibly spicy.

"...Its hot and spice right from the beginning and the storyline keeps the audience engaged and wanting more. This book could have some triggers...." Read more

"...This story had so many emotions to it. The spice was good but the story was great." Read more

"...NSFW scenes are incredibly spicy. Loved this one and am looking forward to the next!!!" Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Jen Valencia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    Ah, these men of Reynolds & Co. Restoration certainly know how to rev my engine. (See what I did there?) It's three for three as Melanie Moreland releases the third novel in her Reynolds Restorations series. Maxx Reynolds and Stefano Borelli have found their respective happily-ever-afters, and now, it's Brett Conner's turn. If you've read the other books in the series, you'll recall that car mechanic and business partner Brett has been hooking up with Charly Reynolds' best friend, photographer Kelly Ryerson. He was always hoping she would decide to actually be in a relationship with him, but her most recent decision to up and leave for an assignment without letting him know beforehand told Brett that maybe it was time to let her--and his pipe dream of forever with her--go. Months later, though, she's back, and even as he tries to avoid her and keep his bruised heart safe, Brett has noticed that there's something different about Kelly. He tells himself to stay professional and try to just be her friend, but as she opens herself up more, Brett's bound to shift gears again.

    Diving into this book, I knew that it was going to take a lot for me to warm up to Kelly. She had Brett's heart in her hands and she crushed it bit by bit each time she left him behind. Yeah, yeah, she was clear about not wanting anything more than physical with him, but still. But with the heartrending back story that Melanie Moreland gave her, I finally had a better understanding of why she was the way she was. Add to that the circumstances that had her finding solace in Littleburn with her best friend and with the guy she was afraid would want nothing to do with her after the way she treated him the last time they saw each other. I adored how Brett tried to protect himself but couldn't hid that protective and nurturing side that had. There was also the way he put in the effort to mend fences with his father. I was THIS close to giving this book five-plus stars, but I hesitated due to how the whole Carl, aka the photographer Kelly had been assisting and deemed a mentor, situation went about. Still, Shifting Gears is a solid five-star read, and I can't wait for Chase's story!
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars He was over her.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2025
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    Another great story in this series, love how this close knit bunch of characters get more entangled in each others lives and are becoming a family. This story has a different slant and enjoyed it very much.
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  • BookAddict
    5.0 out of 5 stars It's Always the Quiet Ones . . .
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2022
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    Once again, Moreland knocks it out of the park with another poignant, inspiring read with a found-family theme. We got a glimpse of Brett and Kelly earlier in the series, and I should have known. It's always the quiet ones who end up surprising us the most!

    Brett has watched his two best friends and business partners at Reynolds Restoration find love. He’s happy for his friends, but it's bittersweet for Brett. The one girl he wants is the one that flits into town for a few days and right back out again on her travel photography adventures. The one who vows she'll never stay. When Kelly returns home for an indefinite length of time Brett knows there’s something seriously wrong. While his brain says to stay away from the one woman with the power to destroy him, his heart tells him Kelly needs him.

    This is one of those series I wish would never end, but it's not the first Moreland series I’ve said that about. She has a way of peeling back the complicated layers of wounded, vulnerable characters, making us fall in love with them before we ever realize it. Of course, Brett and Kelly are no different.

    I adore these two so much, and enjoyed each moment of their winding road to forever. With just enough suspense and danger to keep me on the edge of my seat, this epic love story stole my heart. Between Brett and Kelly finding their way to love, catching up with characters who feel like family, and a little additional romance on the side, this is one of my favorite reads this year. This story will steal your heart, ruin it a bit, and return it to you better than new, and you'll love every second you spend with these phenomenal characters!
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  • D. Seymour
    5.0 out of 5 stars Acceptance/Love/Finding your way home! Brett and Kelly - opposites attract & sparks do fly
    Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2022
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    When opposites attract the sparks will fly but always in different directions.
    Brett was the "home body". He loved his job at Reynolds Restoration. He loved his life and family here but when Kelly, Charly the boss' wife's friend, exploded on the scene he found that he may be willing to follow her to the ends of the earth. There was no denying their wild and frantic chemistry.
    Kelly came from a sad and lonely past. She learned to depend on herself. She was a free bird, traveling to exciting locale to assist a photographer while she learned how to hone her own talents. However, something kept drawing her back to the little town that encompassed the "family" that made up the Reynolds Restoration crew, especially a certain someone named Brett.
    On her latest trip back to see her friend Charly, something had changed in Kelly and her friends here were going to get to the bottom of what had happened to her. Brett needed to know what stole the spark from Kelly's eyes.
    Beautiful story of acceptance, and the love and strength of "family" whether or not it be blood related.
    Brett and Kelly share such and amazing connection if only they can learn the key to communication.
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  • Tracy ~ Book Loving Pixies
    5.0 out of 5 stars Check this one out!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 31, 2022
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    I though Stefano was great after reading his book but once I was finished Shifting Gears, Brett is definitely up there as probably my favourite of the Reynolds Restoration guys.

    My heart hurt for Brett for how he felt every time Kelly left and now that he hadn’t seen her for a while and was trying to get over her I started out not sure I wanted them to get together.

    He’s a great main character. Part of the family of choice that Max and Charley have surrounded themselves with, he was loyal, protective, hard working and had a great heart. I totally understood why he felt the need to distance himself from Kelly when she returned but then he learned about her past, how she grew up and what brought her back to town and all bets were off…..

    Kelly…. To be honest I wasn’t her biggest fan when we met her previously in the series and I’d have been ok with Brett staying away from her (then there wouldn’t have been a story I suppose!!) but when we actually got a glimpse of the ‘real her’ under the façade she hid behind I fell for her nearly as much as I did for Brett. There was a lot of strength to her character but the gods, she was so independent, closed off and such a stubborn woman at times that asking for help was not something she did easily. When she finally did it was like she fully saw what she had been missing or avoiding…. and for that I was glad.

    This pair were perfect together. They had such a connection and spark but that aside Brett was the support and strength that let Kelly just ‘be’… For him, Kelly was the future, if he could get her to stay in one place for any length of time.

    I loved the family dynamics in this story. Seeing Brett and his dad together, then you add in Stefano and his family, Maxx and Charley and their gang it was great to see just what support and love
    Kelly and Brett had surrounding them. We got a little glimpse at who’s gonna be falling next and lordy that was a funny initial meeting.

    Melanie Moreland is an auto-buy author for me and the Reynolds Restoration series is a definite favourite of mine.

    An all round 5* read that I’d recommend checking out.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful story with happy ending
    Reviewed in India on July 17, 2022
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    I loved all 3 books.... But I must say Theo always steals the show .... Every damm time.... And I love how he makes everyone embarrassed without even noticing... He is my favorite... I'm kinda biased....
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  • Anca Gabriela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
    Reviewed in Italy on June 14, 2022
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    Great book. I've read all books in this x x series and I'm still really happy with the next one. Loved it
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  • Down Under Reviewer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in Australia on August 10, 2024
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    This was another great story. A great love that 5hey just couldn’t get their timing together. Till a situation turned bad and sent her back to him. Where the sorted out their love through compromise.
    Narration was amazing.
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  • jenK7
    4.0 out of 5 stars AAA rating
    Reviewed in Australia on July 10, 2023
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    Thank you Melanie, it was refreshing to read a story with the hero having had his heartbroken and being enough of a man to cry. It was also a delight to see a woman having the support of her man to enable her to flourish in her chosen career.
    An impressive “feel good” read, one that I will be passing on to my girlfriends 😊
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