This book isn’t for me. It’s too much proclamation of love (hard to believe) and all of this magic and fate stuff… I don’t know. It just didn’t sit right with me.

I did not enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. I’ve previously read 2 books from Lyra Parish from her Very Merry series and I loved those BUT this one fell flat for me.

I get that this book’s preface is completely unrealistic but I didn’t get that emotional depth and palpable chemistry that was needed to make this book impactful.

There were cute scenes and a few heartfelt moments but to me they weren’t enough to redeem what this book lacked.

It was mainly “insta-love” and lots of lust.

Even moments of vulnerability didn’t really dig deep and were kept very surface level in my opinion.

This book had a lot of potential to be great but it wasn’t executed well enough to achieve that.

There was not enough build-up for key moments and events in this book and that wasn’t because a lack of pages/ words. This is standard size to long romance book so it’s should have more build-up than a novella and it just didn’t. A lot of things happened suddenly without the build-up that would make it make sense.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC for the re-release of this book!

This story centers on Autumn and Zane, whose relationship unfolds in a way that's both engaging and heartfelt. Imagine a Hallmark movie with a bit more spice. This book delivers exactly that with a perfect balance of fun, flirtation, and realness.

I love the fall vibes in this book. The characters, both main and supporting, add depth to the story. Autumn and Zane, in particular, have a chemistry that makes their love story compelling and enjoyable.

The book's dual POV is another highlight, offering readers a look into their inner thoughts and their emotional journeys. Zane’s healing process and his connection with his mother are done with sensitivity, adding layers to his character and making his journey both relatable and touching.

Overall, Fall I Want is a fun read that with just the right amount of spice. A big thank you to Lyra Parish, NetGalley and Avon and Harper voyage for the ARC. I'm eagerly anticipating the next installment in this series. This book is definitely worth adding to your reading list.

A fateful meeting sets the stage for Alex and Autumn's whirlwind romance. I loved the chemistry between Alex and Autumn and how their friends and family were all rooting for them since the beginning.

Warning: epic level of spiciness 🌶️

Tropes for Fall I Want: he falls first, small town romance, fake relationship, secret identity, fate/destiny, etc.

This is one of my most favorite fall romances! I absolutely devoured this and will be picking up the sprayed edges of this beautiful book!

A cozy, steamy small-town romance with fall vibes, fake dating, and just a hint of magic. Autumn and Zane have sizzling chemistry, and the setting is pure pumpkin spice perfection. While the love declarations get repetitive toward the end, the charm and heat make it a fun seasonal escape.

I really wanted to enjoy this book but I had to DNF it by chapter 2.
It’s possible it wasn’t for me but the writing felt juvenile and clunky. It didn’t flow at all and felt like I was just being told and jerked around instead of shown.
By the time I got two pages into Chapter 2 I realized I wouldn’t make it through the story. The characters felt unreal and lacked their own personality.

The first half of this book had me messaging everyone I knew that if they wanted another Pumpkin Spice Cafe; that this was it. The kindle progress where the book is at 50% to 85% is purely bedroom scenes. Which is entirely fine if that’s what you’re looking for, but it almost felt like we lost the plot a little. The last quarter of the book felt like it had lost the cozy whimsical of the first portion of the book. The MMC actually got a little insufferable in my opinion, and went from being what could’ve been a potentially well rounded character to a one-note character whose two personality points were 1. She’s mine 2. Bedroom obsessed. The wedding felt rushed, the development felt like it stopped, and it didn’t actually feel like there was really any conflict for them to resolve.

This is my first book by this author and i absolutely loved it! Great flow, character development. I just wanted to keep reading it! Thanks for the ARC!

Thank you Avon and Harper Voyager for giving me this eARC of Fall I Want by Lyra Parish in exchange for an honest review! 🍂☕️🎃
Such a cute, cozy read! I’m not sure why there are reviews that hate the witchy/supernatural aspects of this book because I feel like it added to the “spooky season” vibes. It was pretty insta-lovey but it didn’t bother me as much as it does in other books because I feel as though the pacing worked out until around the 50% mark. I don’t have a problem with them marrying so soon after meeting each other, but I do think around 15-25% of this book was unnecessary and kind of started dragging towards the end. Still recommend for anyone looking for a book with all the spooky season/fall vibes and a cute romance!

I’m still floating on cloud nine after reading this. I am thoroughly convinced that Zane was gods gift to women.

“Fall I Want” by Lyra Parrish was a literal masterpiece. It gave all the cozy meet cute vibes with two souls who were destined for one another. Zane and Autumn practically gravitated toward one another and their love story was so convincing that I was constantly second guessing if Autumn was dreaming or not.

To say I loved this is an understatement. I can’t wait for its release so I can be able to re-read it to come back to all the cozy, playful and flirty vibes.

Thank you, Lyra and NetGalley, for a chance to read and review before its debut. 🫶🏼

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

3 1/2 ⭐️ rounded up

This was a cute and cozy read that would have been perfect for the fall. It reminded me of a Hallmark movie mixed with a little Practical Magic and some spice…and towards the end, mostly spice. What started as a fake dating trope, quickly became insta love, and maybe destined lovers for Autumn and Zane. It does touch on some heavier topics like depression and grief, and was done in a way that shows how at times the memories that hurt, are also the ones that we need to remember the most. It was a good way to spend the afternoon, and if there is a follow up book with Nick and Jules, I’ll happily escape back to their small town.

Do you plan all year for spooky season? Do you wish everything in your life was pumpkin flavored? Do you want a Hallmark movie style book with zero conflict? This may be for you.

Autumn (seriously that’s the FMCs name) is a previously aspiring writer who now works as a barista in a cute Colorado small town. She and her friends have a running joke about the man she’s been having recurring dreams about for over a decade—until one day that man, who apparently is also a billionaire celebrity and somehow she never knew this, walks into her coffee shop. There is instalove, and a lot of fall fun, and then basically no conflict for the rest of the book.

I may be oversimplifying. There were parts of this book that gave me Practical Magic vibes, which I liked. And it is currently June, and I want nothing to do with a pumpkin. In the right season, in the mood for a feel good, this could be a fun read. At times it felt a little chaotic but, reading escapes are often that.

Thank you to NetGalley, Avon, and Harper Voyager for this digital ARC of Fall I Want by Lyra Parish. All thoughts are my own.

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Rating: 3/5 stars

Fall I Want had so many things I love: cozy vibes, fake dating, and a dash of fated mates. Characters from Lyra’s other books also pop up in Fall I Want, making it a great read for anyone who loves an expanded universe! The cover is gorgeous and perfectly encapsulates the story. Overall, the story and writing were not for me - it lost steam in the second half and felt overly long for what the plot required. However, if you’re looking for a story with POV switching and small town fall vibes, this could be the book for you!

#FallIWant #LyraParish

Autumn and Zane's book was full of spooky vibes, pumpkins, coffee, hidden letters, and a "fake" relationship that turns real in a flash with scenes so hot you will melt your reading device! You'll recognize a few of Lyra's other characters in this book if you are current with her backlog, and it was fun to see them in this small town quirky love story!

Thank you to Lyra Parish and NetGalley for an ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. ♡

₊˚⊹⋆ first thoughts: cozy autumn romances!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES. fake dating trope hates to see me coming <3

Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyage and NetGalley for this arc!

This book was so cute and I instantly wanted it to be October when I was reading it. It reminded me of all things pumpkin! (which it should! Duh!) the main characters were super cute and it was your typical cute fall rom com.

Fall I Want is a heartwarming, flirty autumn romance with enough spice and magic to keep you cozy. It’s a solid 4 stars for anyone craving a sweet, feel‑good read set amid crunchy leaves and cozy confessions. If you love seasonal romance with a touch of destiny and billionaire swoon, this one’s an easy win.

5 stars!

I flew through this book it was so good and flowed so perfectly. I now need more of lyras book!

This book follows Autumn who is a very independent, fun, nice, small town girl that works in the local coffee shop with her 2 best friends but inspires to be a romance writer. And Zane (aka. Alex/Alexander) who is a billionaire from New York, kinda grumpy, that is vacationing in cozy creek after a failed engagement.

I love how with book has a bit of witchy vibes with all the “love spells”, the prophecy, the manifestation dreams,and the “haunted house”.

I was kicking my feet at their little banter. I also teared up at the letters. This book was such a great read. It also left off on a cliff hanger for another couple so I need that book asap!

Tropes: fake dating, small town, billionaire

This book pulled me in right away—it started strong, with a fun, flirty energy that made it easy to root for the characters. I’m not usually someone who gravitates toward instalove, but this premise felt fresh: a literal dream guy, a sister’s prophecy, and a connection that walks the line between fate and fantasy. I really loved how unique that setup was, and it made me want to see how things unfolded.
Zane and Autumn had undeniable chemistry, and their banter had me laughing out loud more than once. Their dynamic was playful and charming, and even though their relationship progressed quickly, it didn’t feel forced in the beginning. Lyra Parish did a great job building up tension and creating that slow-burn satisfaction—even in a fast-paced romance.
But around the half way, the story lost the plot. It felt like they got together and that was it.
Still, there’s a lot to love here. Fall I Want is sweet, steamy, and delightfully whimsical—a fun romance with a dreamy twist. I’d absolutely recommend it to fans of swoony, fate-driven love stories, with the note that the ending does lose a bit of steam.