This was such a good book! Thank you so much for the ARC of this. I was really excited to read this based on the description. It sounded really lightheaded and fun, and like a good romantic time. I really enjoyed the characters even though they were definitely super cheesy. A lot of it was just very "trope" based and sometimes that doesn't really matter. Sometimes we just need a good romance that works. And this one definitely did! I do like Lucy Score's writing as it tends to flow really well and not leave room for lag. Loved this.

this one took me a few tries to get into. i didn't really find anything unique or engaging about the story to start with, and i'm a huge lucy score fan. once i pushed through and met the beautification committee, they were so funny that i started to fly through the pages, which got me more acquainted with the characters of blue moon. the ending “secret”/drama/third act seemed a little out of no where. while i’d still say this is a run of the mill small town romance book, i’m interested in following the other characters' stories and will continue the series. overall, a solid romance book, but nothing that sticks out as memorable and blends in with any other small town romance.

Omg I am a huge Lucy Score fan, and this book just… it had me in a complete and total chokehold! I can’t wait to continue this series!

I typically enjoy Lucy score but this book was not it for me. I was absolutely bored trying to get through this book. I usually like to power through and not DNF but I had to with this book. Even the spice was just so cringey it hurt.

Lucy Score has become a favorite author of mine. I feel like I can always count on her books to give me a good small town romance with emotion and spice.

Carter and Summer were such intriguing characters. I loved their chemistry!

I love the small town boy, big city girl trope. I love how patient Carter was with Summer. Also, Carter is such a dream hero. My heart ached for him and I just swooned over him throughout this entire book.

Thank you so much for the arc! I’m looking forward to reading more of Lucy’s books!

I love Lucy Score's books, but this one was a bit hard for me to connect with the characters. The story was cute, but it felt a little rushed. It was still a quick read, and I enjoyed the small-town vibes and the humor.

I thought I would love this one. And while I loved the hero Carter and learning more of his story. I couldn't stand Summer and I never warmed up to her. And its hard to enjoy watching a romance play out when you can't stand one half of the couple.

I just love a Lucy Score book!! And I haven't read any of this series before and can't wait too read the rest of it!! Small town romances with a farmer are exactly what I want to be into!! Lol Highly recommend if you are looking to read Lucy Score's backlist!!

*Thank you partner @read_bloom for the #gifted e-galley.*

The book that welcomes us to the charming town of Blue Moon will always have a special place in my heart. With its quirky townspeople and vibrant setting, it provides the perfect backdrop for a delightful meet-cute between Carter, a stubborn farmer and former military man, and Summer, a lifestyle magazine writer. Their undeniable chemistry is evident from the start, even if they’re both too stubborn to admit it. The hilarious farm antics and Carter’s lovable family only add to the fun. Dive into this heartwarming small-town romance for plenty of laughter and all the feels!

Content warnings include PTSD and scary on page medical diagnosis.

Thank you Bloom and Netgalley for my ARC. These are my honest opinions of the book.

Re-published with a cutesy less incriminating book cover. This story was sweet and engaging. This was the first part in a larger 8 book series set in the small town "Blue Moon" with lots of cross-over characters. The town itself is a major character. I was invested enough in the immediate crossover characters to read the following 2 books in the series.

Another great read by Lucy Score. Likable characters and light hearted storyline. I want to be a part of the Pierce family. I just wish that she would have left off the five years later chapter since she goes on to write more Blue Moon books.

Summer is a journalist sent to interview Carter about his family farm. Carter was soldier who returned home after serving to work through his PTSD. The farm became his safe haven and he knows that this magazine article would be if it the farm. But he hates answering all of Summer’s constant questions. Summer is interested in every aspect of the farm and starts to fit easily in with his brothers and friends. The farm and Carter start to become her safe haven.
This story was so easy to fall into and very charming.

Lucy Score can do no wrong. if she writes it, I read it. Simple. I ADORED this book so so much and loved the characters. THE GOAT. Everything about this was simply perfect I don’t even know how to explain why it was.

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i'm convinced that the only lucy score book i'll ever love is things we left behind. everything else is so poorly written, too cringe, too insta love for my liking. i need more books written like sloanelucian's slow burn

Usually, Lucy Score is a winner for me, but unfortunately, this book was hard for me to connect with. I had a hard time reading this one. I will keep reading her books because perhaps this was just a miss for me. I will not be reviewing this book on my social media.

“Hope doesn’t have to be a scary thing.”

Blue Moon Bend is like any other small town, it has quaint charm and a close knit community. It even has busy bodies playing matchmaker for some of the town’s most eligible bachelors. The latest victim in the town’s radar? Carter Pierce. He returned from war and took over the family farm. Now he just wants to be left alone. What he doesn’t want is nosy journalist, Summer Lentz, poking around asking questions for the article she is writing about the family farm. However, Summer is nothing like Carter thought she would be. She has her own secrets that she doesn’t share with anyone. Despite her short visit to Blue Moon, she has captivated Carter. Can these two navigate their feelings for one another even though they come from two different worlds?

Lucy Score and small towns just go hand in hand! She has a knack for making them cozy and quirky. Blue Moon is no exception, this book was a quick cozy romance. And if you know how long her books tend to be this one is definitely shorter and reads pretty quick.

I’m always intrigued when I read older books in Lucy’s catalog because specifically with Blue Moon she references it in another one of her books. So being able to explore that world a little more in depth is always fun. Especially when the characters Lucy writes are not hard to love. They’re relatable and are well rounded in a way that gives them life off of the page.

While there were some plot inconsistencies and aspects that left me wanting more, this was a cute book. Lucy has set the scene perfectly to leave me intrigued enough to want to return to the town of Blue Moon and check in on the rest of the Pierce brothers.

I’ve enjoyed the few Lucy Score books I’ve read but this one made me rage scream in frustration the whole time. It was SO RUSHED. I know we can have a “they fall fast” trip but head over heels in love in one week when you really don’t know each other? I need a little more realism than that. And the intimate parts just didn’t fit like they do in her other books; feels too forced. The storyline and depth was trying to build at the end but it felt like reading a Devil Wears Prada spinoff and by then I was just so frustrated. This book missed the opportunity to dive into some unique characters and story build and replaced it with lacking “love making” scenes. I’ll read more LS books but I need a break after this one.

For me, it's easy. I see Lucy Score's name on a book, and I immediately add it to my TBR. Blue Moon was such a fun and funny small town -- one that I would be more than happy to live in. I'd heard of glimpses in the town before, having read Lucy Score and Claire Kingsley's Bootleg Springs series, but it was so fun to delve into the town in earnest with this read. Carter and Summer were so good and so right for each other, and it was so beautiful to watch them fall in love. More than that, though, I adored the relationship between the three Pierce brothers. I can't wait to read the rest of their books (especially to find out more about what exactly happened between Joey and Jackson!!!). Overall, this was a classic Lucy Score book in the best way possible -- quirky small town, sweet romance, and wonderful writing.

Lucy Score books are forever my favorite, but these are great. I love these books, this series is so fun to jump back into for a second time.

I love this author. I have read a lot by this author and have loved every book I have come across. I was sucked into this book from the first page and wished I had more story to read.