Lucy Score can do no wrong! I love her books, how she gets to the heart of all the family relationships while telling a steamy story at the same time! I can’t wait for The Last Second Chance! Read this one!!

Another win for Lucy Score with this re-release of Book 2 in the Blue Moon Series.

Fall into Temptation tells the story of grumpy Blue Moon mayor Beckett Pierce and his new tenant, the single mom Gianna. Neither one of them are looking for love, but the more time they spend together, the hotter things get. Gianna wants to protect her kids (the younger of which hilariously calls Beckett "Bucket") and her heart, but can "Bucket" be resisted?

I have loved everything I have previously read from Lucy Score, and this was no exception. I really like the way she writes her stories and the characters and how they develop throughout the stories. I love the charming small-town setting of Blue Moon and the comfort it brings when reading. It made me feel as though I was a part of their world. You truly cannot go wrong with a Lucy Score book. I will recommend to others and look forward to future titles.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.

Fall into Temptation by Lucy Score is an absolute delight, set in the charming town of Blue Moon—a place so vibrant it feels like a character all on its own. The story follows Beckett, the town’s selfless, rooted mayor, and Gia, a single mom juggling two kids, a yoga studio, and a full plate of responsibilities. When these two go from landlord and tenant to something more, their chemistry lights up every page.

This book gave Beckett and his brothers room to grow and bond. To really dive into some of their backstory and not just focus on the blossoming love. I really enjoyed it and think it sets the reader up to stick with the series. Blue Moon shines in this series, with its quirky, close-knit vibe that makes you wish you could visit. Lucy Score brings humor, warmth, and heart to this small-town romance, and I can’t wait to dive back into Blue Moon for more.

Thank you Bloom & Netgalley for the ebook in exchange for my honest review.

3.75 stars

Second in the Blue Moon series, I found myself liking this one slightly more than the first, as I usually do in series, since I was more familiar with the characters and town setting. However, there were still personalities and situations that rubbed me a little the wrong way, so I wouldn't say I necessarily loved this one either.

Beckett Pierce is the responsible middle Pierce brother, town lawyer and mayor of Blue Moon Bend at just 28 years old, and the one who stuck around when things got hard and his beloved father, John, passed away. When flighty Gianna Decker comes to town to take over the yoga studio, and rents his backyard cottage with her two children, he finds himself uncharacteristically drawn to her. Complicating matters besides the fact that he's her landlord and she has the baggage of a complicated former marriage, she is also the daughter of Franklin Merrill, Beckett's mother's new boyfriend and the man he feels is trying to usurp John's memory. Although I liked Beckett best of the brothers in the first book, his actions in this one were bratty, immature, and insecure. He even said some incredibly misogynistic things to Gia, that as a mother who sometimes questions what would be the best move to make for my children in the long run, left my jaw hanging. It took the manipulation of the town to get both of them to see sense again after Beckett's jump to conclusions in a drawn out third act miscommunication and breakup. Even though Beckett was an idiot, he at least had a personality, which is more than I can say for his older brother Carter.

I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. I have fallen in love with the characters from Blue Moon and loved this story about Beckett and Gia.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

Cozy and fun read!

Gia arrives at Blue Moon to give a brighter future for herself and her kids. She is living in a townhouse owned by the Mayor, Beckett. They have instant chemistry and such a great push and pull between them! I absolutely loved them together!


All the characters were fantastic in this book! I loved the dual povs, the humor, and overall plot of this book! Lucy Score never disappoints and this book is no exception! This was the perfect book to get me in the fall mood!


📘: Fall into Temptation by Lucy Score
🗓️: September 10, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley, Lucy Score, and Sourcebooks Bloombooks for this ARC!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This was good. It took me a while to get through but it was cute and heartwarming. I liked it but didn't love it. There are other Score books I liked more but I will always be a fan of her writing.

Possibly even more fun than the first book! Really loved how many tropes Score squeezed into this romp: we-can't-date-because-you're-my-landlord, we-can't-date-because-your-dad-is-marrying-my-mom-and-I've-got-Big-Feelings-about it, opposites attracting (her: the clumsy yoga guru, him: the straightlaced mayor/lawyer), single mom and grumpy bachelor... Bennett and Gia's dynamic was such fun, and her kids were HILARIOUS -- far too often, kids in romances are written so badly, or are only obstacles/annoyances, but Aurora (WHAT A DELIGHT!) and Evan both felt real and added texture to the story in entertaining ways. Also fun seeing the Beautification Committee getting fleshed out/digging their tenacious claws into things, and the side characters -- as always, in a Lucy Score charmer -- frequently made me snort. Especial fave was probably Goth Princess/Beckett's paralegal Ellery, with her platform boots and black lipstick. Once again, I sped through the book with barely a breath, and I'm already diving into Book 3. Can't wait to shove this series at everyone I cross paths with!

3/3.5. There were some parts of this book that I enjoyed (the side characters were really great, so maybe I will enjoy the other books in the series). However, I am not a fan of insta love or miscommunication, which is what the romance between the two main characters was and what caused their problems. Also, I struggle with the step sibling dating/married thing going on here. Although the master plan to get them back together at the end was great lol
Thank you NetGalley and SourceBooks for the ARC :)

Needing a new start, Gia moves herself and two kids to Blue Moon to be closer to her dad. Beckett and Gia have an immediate mutual attraction to one another. They both agree that there are too many reasons for them not to be together. They both are jaded in love, he’s her landlord and he has a problem with her dad dating his mom just to name a few. Between the matchmaking town and two cute kids they can’t seem to stay away from one another. Sometimes what may seem to be the worst idea can turn out to be the best. Thank you to NetGalley and Bloom Books for this free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily

I loved Beckett from No More Secrets, so it was great to gain a greater insight to he is as a person. He went through great growth in this story. He learned the accept change and was able to get some more closure in the death of his father. He realized that everyone grieves differently, and just because his mother has a new man in her life, does not mean that she does not still love John Pierce and the time they had together.

Gia was such a great character. She was so strong, and the complete opposite of Beckett. I believe that the two complimented each other really well. Beckett is the calm, cool and collected one that is able to bring structure and organization into Gia's life. Gia was able to bring joy, happiness and fun into Beckett's. The two were made for one another.

The standouts in this book were Aurora and Evan. I am obsessed with those two. Evan is wise beyond his years and may not show it, but just wants Gia to be happy. He is always looking out for her best interests even if she does not realize it. Rora is just an adorable 5 year old. I could not stop laughing every time she called Beckett Bucket. She is a little spitfire with the most adorable personality.

This book explored the idea that family is more than just blood. It is who you bring into your fold. Gia was able to find that in Blue Moon Bend, but she had already started this practice with Evan when she took him in as her own even if they had not blood relation. By the end of the book Beckett was able to do this with Gia's kids and Franklin as well.

Overall, I really loved this book. It did contain the miscommunication trope which could have easily been avoided, but luckily the two were able to get their heads out of their butts to make up.

ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Note: Thank you to NetGalley, Blume Books, and author Lucy Score for the advanced reader copy of this book. What follows is my unbiased review of the book.

Author Lucy Score is a name I’d heard bantered around on various book groups I’m in, always in a positive way. I was intrigued and wanted to check out her writing, so when I saw this book available as an advanced reader copy, I leaped at the chance.

Let me preface this by saying I’m not a fan of romance books. I like romance fine, when it’s part of another story. Pure romance though is not my thing. Unfortunately, Fall into Temptation falls into the category of pure romance. If I hadn’t agreed to do a review, I likely would not have finished the book as it just didn’t call to me at all.

Gianna Decker has just moved back to the town of Blue Moon. It’s a quirky place somewhere in upstate New York. She’s recently divorced and has custody of her daughter as well as her stepson since the father has no real interest in either of them. She plans to open up a yoga studio and rents a guest house on Beckett Pierce’s property.

Beckett Pierce is the mayor of Blue Moon. He was born and raised here with his three brothers. His father has been deceased for some time. Beckett seems to be no good at relationships. His last girlfriend lasted all of three weeks and it ended with her burning his welcome mat, handcuffing herself to the stairs, and having to be carted away by the sheriff. Gianna is beautiful. Beckett is handsome.

As soon as these two set eyes on each other they are obsessed. Their every waking moment seems to be thoughts of the other. Gianna’s two kids adore Beckett and he enjoys being with them as well. Since Gianna’s father is dating Beckett’s mother, they are all soon caught up in each other’s family. It seems to be a match made in heaven.

You know in a book like this there has to be a problem at some point, and the problem is when Gianna’s ex comes to town. Well, not really. He’s not a problem at all, but Beckett jumps to the wrong conclusions.

Is there ever really a question, though, if things will work out? I mean, this is romance. You’ve got to have the princess and her happily ever after. That is where I struggle with so many romance novels. They are so predictable. There’s no real suspense to them, and in this case, there is a lot of hot, steamy sex, so if you like that sort of thing I’m sure you’d like Fall into Temptation, but it’s just not my thing.

So why did I give it 4 stars (rounded up from 3 1/2)? One part really did resonate with me. At one point, Gianna is feeling pulled in many different directions. Beckett arranges to put a dishwasher in her rental. She didn’t ask him to; he was over one night and she made a comment about not having a dishwasher. It was in such a way that it wasn’t a complaint, it was just matter-of-factly stated. By the next weekend, Beckett and his brother are installing a dishwasher. He’s also arranged for their parents to take the kids to give her some time for herself. At this point, Gianna is working two jobs and trying to be a supermom. She resents the help they are offering her.

At what point has that happened to us as a society? My spouse often talks about when he was young and when someone in the family had a new baby and how the female family members rallied around the mother to help her out as needed. We’re missing that now. Everyone is so intent on proving they can do it all that they resent it when people help them, instead of embracing it. Everyone is so busy trying to prove they don’t need anyone instead of building a community that helps each other out. Fall into Temptation does capture that sense of community and makes a good argument for it, although I do think the town of Blue Moon takes it to an extreme.

If you like romance, I’m sure you’d like Fall into Temptation. I could take it or leave it, really, although I thought it made a good point about people reaching out and helping each other, as well as accepting that help and not seeing it as a comment on their abilities.

Cute story in a small town. Past baggage can be messy and cause misunderstandings. Enjoyable characters in a great small town setting. I did not read the first book in this series but I am sure it was a feel good, quick read too.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this delightful book!

Fall Into Temptation by Lucy Score is yet another gem that won’t disappoint! The characters are incredibly relatable and likable, making it easy to get swept up in their story. The side characters are just as engaging and really bring the charming village of Blue Moon to life, making you want to visit again and again.

In this story, we meet the mayor, who unexpectedly falls for his new tenant—the daughter of his mom’s boyfriend! Talk about complicated! When he discovers they’re going to be living together, his reaction is priceless. As events unfold, both characters find themselves falling hard for each other. But just when everything seems perfect, they hit a rough patch and break up. Cue the adorable matchmaking efforts of the Blue Moon residents, who are determined to get them back together!

This is the first book in the series that I’ve read, and I’m definitely hooked! I can’t wait to dive into the rest of the books, all of which promise sexy romance and captivating stories. It’s an easy read, and as someone who loves a good romance, I highly recommend it!

This is a good, typical romcom. While I think many would enjoy it, the writing style and characters felt too one-dimensional to me.

Like any other Lucy Score book this was amazing, I felt in love with her while I was reading Things we never got over and everything from her is a must read for me, Gianna and Becket were just amazing and I loved see their development, also single mom and bachelor? Who can resist to that?

Thank you to Netgalley! For allowing me to read the book
Fall into temptation is another Lucy Score´s book that won´t disappoint you!
Very likeable and realistic characters. Also the side characters who make you want to go back to Blue Moon, a village where the Mayor falls in love with his new tenant and the daughter of his mum´s boy -friend. which he hates when he finds out that they are going to live together.
Through different events both are falling hard for each other and when they go through a break up the habitants of Blue Moon form a matchmaking team that would help them to get back together.
This is the 1st book of this series that I have read but I will be looking at the rest of the books in the series full of sexy romance.
Easy read but I love a good romance.

I probably should have started with the first book in what I assume is a trilogy, whoops! This one stood alone very well and I enjoyed getting to know Beckett and Gia and watching them fall in love with each other and their respective families.

I love a good small town romance romcom!
This book had me kicking my feet. It was so fun!
I'm a sucker for good banter, and this had it in spades!

(Also step brother and step sister. The taboo lover in me ate it up!)