Hazel is given a one-two punch when she’s forced to move out of her Upper East Side apartment and is given a final warning from her publisher.
If she doesn’t turn in a book by her next deadline, they’re cutting her loose.
Hazel rashly decides to leave what’s left of her city life behind and impulse buys a house in rural Pennsylvania sight unseen. How better to entertain the loyal readers she still has and rediscover her writing mojo than immersing herself in small-town life?
Too bad this town looks to be on its last legs. At least she’s finding swoon-worthy inspiration from her hot, grumpy contractor Cam and his animal-rescuing, community-involved family. It’s all just research. What could go wrong?
A note from the author: This series is my love letter to every reader who said they wanted to move to a fictional town . . .
Review
This book’s vibes are absolutely immaculate! I had such a great time in this world that I never wanted it to end—I need to move to Story Lake ASAP!
The story takes a few chapters to build momentum, but once it does, it completely takes off. Hazel and Cam make fantastic main characters, and the side characters are just as delightful. Cam’s family is wonderful, Hazel’s next-door neighbour is hilarious, and even the town mayor adds humour to the mix.
The romance? Chef’s kiss. The pacing is spot-on, the spice is top-notch, and the chemistry between Hazel and Cam? Pure fire. I was fully invested in their relationship. Both have emotional baggage to work through, and I thought it was handled beautifully.
Overall, If youre looking for small-town charm with plenty of humour, this book is for you. It felt like a warm hug in book form.
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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