Beckett and Gianna are the perfect example of characters who are so different yet absolutely perfect for each other. Lucy nailed it once again, and I couldn’t put this book down!

I probably should have read the first book in the Blue Moon Series because I generally don't like to read out of order but while this book gives a few things away, I think I (and you) will definitely want to read No More Secrets. I absolutely adore this quirky little town called Blue Moon. The business names alone had me cracking up and wanting to find a small town like this to visit (and live lol). Beckett has been an icon in this town forever (as has his family) and Gia is new to town. The connection is instantaneous, the chemistry palpable and the banter amazing. While I expect to have some stress, Beckett really turned me off to him (despite knowing the why....still). I loved the town as it's own character and how everyone came together to fight for them. Loved the kids immensely.

I love how Lucy Score always able to write real characters that are easy to relate to. Beckett and Gia, you could just tell from the beginning that they liked each other and teir chemistry was there from the get go. This was an adorable, funny, witty, wholesome book and had me sucked in from the beginning but that is mainly all of Lucy Score's books! Kids in books are always nice to see in books especially when they are featured and not jsut mentioned once or twice. I can not wait to pick up the next book!

I jumped into this series not reading the first one, I didn't connect with the story, although I always love a small-town romance. the dual pov was enjoyable, the kids were a sweet touch but some of the plot was missing for me. it was too out of touch with reality In moments. This is for you if you're looking for something easy going and digestible.

Beckett is the mayor of the quirky small town Blue Moon where Gianna moves to be closer to family and to provide a stable environment for her kids. While I wanted to like this story and the last 20% did get better, the beginning was so farfetched and painfully immature that I wasn't fully engaged. Gia's kids were the best characters in the story. Aurora's nickname for Beckett (Bucket) is the cutest.

I was annoyed that Gia kissed Beckett before they had even really been introduced. But then her internal monologue immediately flipped the script because she desperately wanted to be a stable place for her kids after their dad's dreams of being a musician caused a chaotic home life.

Beckett was a likeable character until he made unfounded assumptions about Gia and with his longstanding grief regarding his dad's death. I wasn't as moved by his reasons for his grief lingering, as I expected to be. I thought he'd be more attached to the man his dad was than scarred by his mom's desperate sadness after the loss. Maybe it just didn't fit into such a fluffy story for me.

I wanted to like this more but the depth of character and tension in the plot wasn't realistic enough for me to feel satisfied.

Thank you NetGalley and Sourcebooks for an ARC.

Beckett and Gianna’s story is full of heat, heart, and humor, with the perfect small town fall setting. I loved it!

Beckett is the mayor of Blue Moon, and Gianna is the newest resident and his tenant. The pair have immediate chemistry when they meet, but they attempt to fight it due to their family’s close ties (his mom is dating her dad). Slightly forbidden romance, sneaky hookups, and some hilarious brotherly jostling add up to a fun read!

This is book two in a series about the town. I hadn’t read book one and this one was fine as a standalone, but I definitely plan to go back and read book one now after loving this family and town so much. Beckett and his brothers are the main characters of the first three books, and the relationship between the three men is so open hearted and hilarious that I could fall for all three of them.

Gia is a firecracker of a single mom, and I absolutely adored her relationship with her kids and the way they were welcomed to Blue Moon by the entire town. Sometimes I get irritated by how an author writes children, but Lucy did it in such a realistic and fun way here and I loved these kids!

My only complaint is that the story does partially rely on my least favorite trope (miscommunication) to drive conflict in the story. I did enjoy the way things wrapped up, and look forward to my next trip to this cute town! If you want fall vibes and small town romance, this one would be a great pick.

Thank you to Bloom Books for the arc. All opinions are my own,

Review of Fall Into Temptation by Lucy Score
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A sweet, sensational, steamy and humour small town romance read that gave me giggles on my quiet weekend and had me craving pizza while watching funny yoga videos.

Gianna was looking for a fresh start with her kids in a fabulous small town, close to family and making sure everything was just fine. She never planned to get stuck in a bathroom to be saved by her handsome landlord.
Beckett feel for Gianna the first moment he saw her in her studio, and knew that he just had to have her in his life.
Only, both are about to find out no matter how much they fight their feelings, their lives will be tangled up with each other's one way or another.

The electricity between Gia and Beckett is fun and spicy, but come with the sweet and sour too. Sweetness overload with their cute family moments, and sour when it comes to the conflict. Both carry baggage from past relationship, Beckett with his nasty ex and carrying emotions from his own family life, while Gia is trying to find balance in making sure her ex-husband is a father to her kids and not having the family fall apart.
Aurora is a sweety and I love how she pronounces everyone's names, and Evan - even if he is a young boy carrying some attitude - is still rather mature for his age.
Second chances, learning from mistakes and to move on from clinging negativity, these two will become a family that has you boosting them for that happy ending.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing this review copy.

I wanted to love this book but everything about it was so far fetched that I couldn’t stay engaged. Don’t waste your money.

I love this little town! I didn't realize this was part of a series so I had to read another first. The cover for this release will help it fly off of shelves. It's beautiful. The characters have a great relationship although the tension lasted too long in my opinion. It was fun to read the yoga scenes and motivated me to try some out too. Thank you for the early access!

He's the mayor and most eligible bachelor in a small town, she's his new tenant and a yoga instructor who is looking after her kids... they are definitely not each other's type but somehow can't seem to keep their hands off of one another, can they make it work despite everything or are they too different... did I mention their parents are also now dating? Beckett Pierce is the most eligible bachelor in the small town of Blue Moon. Beckett isn't looking for relationship, especially not after his last girlfriend set his welcome mat on fire and handcuffed herself to his porch, yet when he meets his new tenant he's in for a shock. Giana Decker has her hands full with opening a new yoga studio, watching her two kids, and dealing with a useless musician ex. Giana does not have time to fall for another bad boy, especially when he's her landlord and his mother is dating her father. Giana and Beckett are polar opposites and definitely shouldn't be lusting after one another... but one hook up turns into more, but Giana doesn't want to be with someone unless they accept her kids and Beckett is determined to not break up a family... so when Giana's ex comes back into town things are only going to get worse for them. Can they work out their problems or were they never meant to be in the first place? This was a cute small town romance between a grumpy mayor who finds himself falling for a feisty yoga instructor. The main part of this book I liked was Giana and her kids, she absolutely loves her kids even if they aren't her birth children. Giana wanted the best for her kids and did everything to give them a happy life. Beckett on the other hand was why I didn't like this book as much. For someone who is suppose to be super reasonable and grounded like he was in the first book he just kind of jumped to so many conclusions and made decisions for Giana that just left a bad taste in my mouth. Yes he makes up in the end but it just didn't feel earned and after everything he said and did, I just think he needed more groveling and more assessing with everything he did to Giana. The townspeople in this one were sweet and it gave a fun small town romance vibe, I just wish the romance was better done in the end.

Release Date: September 10,2024

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books | Bloom Books for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

This book was a thoroughly enjoyable and entertaining read. The characters seemed to leap of the pages straight into my heart. They pulled me into their story and held me as a willing captive until I read the very last word. There is just so much to love about this book. Bennett and Gianna (Gia) are very relatable, true-to-life characters that you can’t help but adore and cheer on to happily ever after. He may be a tad more serious, conservative and structured than Gia, as one would expect from a mayor, but she and her kids bring a breath of fresh air and chaos into his life. I loved Beckett’s rapport with the kids, his approachable personality, his big warm heart and his protective nature. He really is a great guy and a great match for Gia.

Gia is a feisty, stronger than she thinks, big-hearted woman with a lot on her plate. Her ex is a musician who cares more about the next gig and his music than his kids or Gia. She found the strength to end their relationship because she and the kids are better off without him. Her kids are her first priority, over her studio, any job or any romance. She is a nurturer by nature, seems to thrive on chaos and her kids know that they can always count on her. Beckett snuck into her heart and lit it up when she saw how he treated her kids. He always treated them like they were important and they mattered, something their father never did. Unfortunately, he does something that hurts her and her trust in him takes a beating.

Their families are another great part of this book. They add both drama and humour with their interactions, antics and advice. Beckett and Gia’s road to a happily ever after is a tad bumpy, with some unexpected detours, a big misunderstanding and some tumultuous feelings that need to be sorted out. Their family and friends help to steer them back on course, urging them to fight for their love and a future together. The conclusion is everything I wanted for them and more. I will certainly be reading more books written by this author.

This wonderful, heartwarming book has my highest recommendation.

What a sweet romance book! I loved the characters of Blue Moon, even if they might have cheesy names. This was such a realistic portrayal of love, and the difficulties adulthood brings. I’ve loved every Lucy Score book I’ve read, and I’m glad this one lived up to my expectations!

I really enjoyed Gia and Beckett. She's a single mom, he's the bachelor mayor. Her two kids are highlights in this story. Plus Beckett's mom and Gia's dad are dating.
They start off having a fling, and then it turns to more. There are some really funny moments and nothing too heavy. It was a quick, enjoyable book, and based on the setting and time of year it's a great fall read.
This works as a standalone, but I enjoyed the story much more having read the first book, plus we get to see updates on Carter and Summer.

Fall Into Temptation is the second book of the Blue Moon series of interconnected standalones. I wish the small town of Blue Moon was real because I would move there in a heartbeat! Gia is a single mom of two, new to town and Beckett’s new tenant. She is strong, determined and will do anything for her children. Beckett is the town mayor and does his best to set a good example for the town. I loved these two from the very beginning! It is a bit insta lust but it worked for them. Their story is sweet and funny and full of family goodness. There is a little bit of spice that was HOT! Overall a great read!

From their first meeting, Beckett Pierce and Gianna Decker suffer from a serious case of insta-lust towards each other which they both begrudgingly admit is not a great idea to indulge in. He’s her landlord, and as mayor is under the town’s scrutiny about who he dates. She’s a single mom new to town that is starting a new business and doesn’t have time for a relationship. Their chemistry is undeniable though, and the more they get know each other the more they like each other. A tentative relationship begins between them but family complications threaten to upend their new happiness together.

I loved this one. Such a cozy and warm book. Small town delightfulness, meddling but caring neighbours, wholesome and loving family, silly shenanigans, and excellent spicy scenes. The way these two were instantly attracted to each other but didn’t try to fight it that much was adorable. The maturity in admitting they liked each other and that “one time” was probably NOT going to get it out of their systems was cute. I’m a sucker for a single parent romance, and I loved watching Beckett fall in love with Evan and Aurora too. That sweet precious girl had him (and all the Pierce men) wrapped around her finger (Bucket 😂), and Evan clearly had hero worship of him. It was honestly a delight to read from start to finish that me smile. Minimal drama, the perfect amount of deep emotion, and a beautiful happily ever after.

Thank you to Bloom Books and Lucy Score for an advance copy of this book for review.

Super cute small town romance featuring the sexy mayor & the new yoga instructor

I was so excited to see where Beckett’s story would take us & I loved the idea of him falling for a single mom. He was so cute with the kids (BUCKET!!!) and seeing him integrate himself into their lives was so so sweet.

Highly recommend for lovers of small town romances

I absolutely adore Lucy Score's writing style. This book (and this fictional town) are such a comfort to me. I'm so glad this book is releasing in the fall, because it's the perfect book to cuddle up with for a chilly day inside. I will be recommending Fall Into Temptation to every romance lover I know.

This is the second book in Lucy Score's Blue Moon romance series, newly rebranded and published by Bloom Books. The story centers on Beckett Pierce, the logical and level-headed Pierce brother from the first book, “No More Secrets,” as he embarks on a romantic journey with his new tenant, single mom Gianna. While the fresh cover design and the republishing of Lucy Score’s work are exciting, this installment fell short of expectations. Despite Beckett being a favorite side character in the previous book, his quickness to judge and his irrational anger toward Gianna felt out of character, making this aspect of the story feel forced and unnecessary. Overall, the book didn’t fully deliver on the promise of Beckett's character from the first novel.

I really enjoyed this one! I love the single mum & small town tropes, and I love Lucy Scores writing style, so I knew I’d enjoy this.
Although it wasn’t my favourite by LS, it’s still an easy & enjoyable read. The banter between the main characters was entertaining, and while Beckett wasn't my favorite, I still thought their story was sweet & I absolutely adored Aurora.
This is definitely a series I’ll be continuing.


★★★½ ROUNDED UP ⬆️⭐️
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I want to thank NetGalley and Bloom Books for the opportunity to review this book.

This series has proved to be a fun, spicy, and cozy set of reads! I love the family dynamic of that the Pierce brothers have. I really enjoyed reading Beckett's story, and seeing how he interacted with his family and fell in love with Gia. The continuation of the first book's story was expertly woven in to the second, and made the read even more enjoyable!