He’s looking for the perfect wife. She’s looking for the perfect one-night stand.
Literary agent Zoey Moody doesn’t like small town life, but here she is: exiled from Manhattan’s publishing scene and trapped in a tiny Pennsylvania town with her BFF and only remaining client, Hazel. The problem? She’s totally broke.
All she needs is for Hazel’s next romance novel to become a gigantic hit, and Zoey will be back in New York. Nothing will stand in her way. Nothing except her six-foot-two-inch landlord, Gage Bishop. He’s smart, serious, and sexy. Worst of all, he’s ready to settle down.
Zoey might be the most beautiful woman Gage has ever met, but it’s clear they’re all wrong for each other. She’s allergic to commitment and can’t work a calendar app; he’s looking for a wife and has the next five years all planned out. She’s afraid of animals. He lives in a literal barn. But when Gage’s world is rocked by a devastating family secret, he turns to Zoey for one night to forget everything. That one night just might change everything…or ruin it.
Review
Looking for a small-town romance with drama, tears, and romance? Then look no further!
Mistakes Were Made is the second book in the Story Lake romance series. You don’t need to read Story of My Life beforehand, but it’s a great book and gives you a solid foundation.
Back to this book—Zoey and Gage were delightful. I had so much fun being inside their heads. Zoey is chaos and love incarnate; she loves her people fiercely, and after heartbreak in her college days, she’s sworn off love. Gage is the complete opposite, responsible, serious, and someone who likes everything planned out, but has lost sight of how to switch off and have fun. When these two collide, the friction sparks instantly.
I really enjoyed watching these two accidentally fall head over heels for each other. There’s fire and passion, but also genuine care and banter that was top tier. I also loved getting to see Hazel and Cam again.
As much as I loved the main characters, the town of Story Lake feels just as special. It’s the kind of place I’d love to visit if it were real—a total chaos magnet. From an eagle with its own agenda to the quirky town residents, it feels like such a fun, vibrant place to be.
Overall, this was a fabulous read, I flew through most of it in a hospital waiting room, and it was the perfect distraction. Absolute must-read, and it would pair perfectly with a sun lounger and a cocktail!
My Rating: 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
About the Author
Lucy Score is an instant #1 New York Times bestselling author. She grew up in a literary family who insisted that the dinner table was for reading and earned a degree in journalism.
She writes full-time from the Pennsylvania home she shares with Mr. Lucy. When not spending hours crafting heartbreaker heroes and kick-ass heroines, Lucy can be found on the couch, in the kitchen, or at the gym.
She hopes to someday write from a sailboat, oceanfront condo, or tropical island with reliable Wi-Fi.
*I received an ARC of this book from Publisher/Author in exchange for an honest, voluntary review
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