I swear, Lyra Parish never misses when I need a romance that hits all the feels. She’s one of those authors I always go to when I need a comfort read with bite—and Fall I Want delivered exactly that.

What I loved most was the emotional depth tucked behind the spice. You get characters with real baggage, messy feelings, and growth that felt genuine. From the moment I met these characters, I was hooked. The chemistry was instant, but not rushed (thankfully, because insta-love is not my thing).

This was just an overall cute but spicy fall romance that I enjoyed reading. I can’t wait to finish the Cozy Creek Collection.

Overall, this ended up being a cute romance, but I can't say I was truly invested in or sold on their chemistry/romance, to be honest. I typically have no issue with insta-love, but this one felt kind of extra unrealistic to me, and it kind of took me out of the story and left me unable to fully invest.

The first 100 pages were really good and building a story/romance that I really enjoyed. Fake dating is one of my favorite tropes but this wasn’t truly fake dating when it was real to both partners from the beginning. It seems like it went to insta love and then billionaire romance very quickly. The first 100 pages felt disjointed from the rest of the novel. It became insta love with billionaire romance incredibly fast that the FMC became flat and one dimensional, she lost a little bit of her personality for the middle section of the book.

This book follows Zane Alexander, a brokenhearted billionaire who escapes to a small town to avoid drama with his ex. There, he meets Autumn, a coffee shop worker who has a terrible first impression with him. But after some unexpected bonding—and the sudden reappearance of Autumn’s ex—they decide to fake date.

I was instantly intrigued by the premise: a fall romance in a cozy small town, fake dating, a billionaire love interest—sign me up! Plus, there’s a special edition releasing in August 2025 with stunning sprayed edges, so definitely check that out.

Now, while I loved the idea of this story, the execution didn’t fully land for me. The tropes leaned more toward insta-love and fated mates, which made the fake dating setup feel more like real dating from the start. I also wish the exes played a bigger role—the drama potential was there, but their appearances were minimal and didn’t add much to the story.

At 416 pages, I expected a bit more tension or depth in the plot. That said, if you're in the mood for a light, low-angst read with lots of spice and a guaranteed happy ending, this might hit the spot.

Fall I Want is an adorable, fated romance set in the quintessential small-town of Cozy Creek. Autumn has had her dream man visit her in dreams since she was young, so when Zane walks into her coffee shop, she instantly recognizes him. The two have instant chemistry and decided to try being friends while fake-dating when confronted with their exes.

This was a fast paced, steamy read with lots of lovable side characters! I thoroughly enjoyed Autumn and Zane’s love story and can’t wait to see what else Cozy Creek has in store!

Read if you enjoy:
* Cute small town
* Billionaire MMC
* Fake dating
* Insta-love
* All the fall vibes

Thank you to Netgalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It such a cute fall book! I love autumn and Zane story! Zane was such a sweetheart and that man was down bad for his girl!! I love him so much! It was a fast paced and I can’t wait to read the rest of the series!

Lyra Parish does it again with her relatable quirky characters and the amazing storyline, I never had so many emotions reading a book before. I laughed, cried and cheered the whole time i read this book. Here's hoping Lyra don't leave us on read and makes this into a series!

Fall I Want is a cozy, spicy small-town romance that delivers all the fall vibes you could want—along with laugh-out-loud moments, sweet charm, and undeniable chemistry. It’s the perfect blend of heart and heat, set against the backdrop of a town bursting with autumn magic.

The story features a swoon worthy billionaire with a hidden soft side and a strong, relatable heroine who’s not looking for love but finds something real anyway. With fake dating, flirty tension, and moments that feel like warm cider on a chilly day, this romance is easy to get lost in.

It’s lighthearted, steamy, and full of heart all wrapped in a feel good package that leaves you smiling. If you love the “he falls first” trope, fake relationships, and small towns that feel like home, this is the perfect read for a cozy weekend in. A spicy, sweet escape you’ll fall for.

Autumn is shocked when the man that she's been dreaming about for years walks into her coffee shop, and even more surprised when he turns out to be a jerk. Alexander feels guilty for getting off on the wrong foot, and the two form an unlikely friendship, which turns into a fake dating situation to keep their exes away. But it doesn't stay fake for long!

✨fall vibes
✨small town
✨fake dating
✨insta-love
✨pumpkin SPICE🌶️

It's not that this book was *bad* per se, it's just that it seemed to... never end? Pretty much the last 40% was just Autumn & Alexander (Zane) professing their love, banging constantly, & then asking each other if it is real life or not. The first part of the book was very enjoyable, but the second half could've been an email. If you love insta-love books & fall vibes this could definitely be the book for you!

Thanks so much to Netgalley, Avon & Harper Voyager, & Lyla Parish for an ARC of the Special Edition re-release of this book!! 🫶🏼

This is the perfect cozy fall read. It definitely has the spice!
Small town girl Autumn and rich billionaire guy Zane. Both have been through it in their past relationships. So many fall accents are in this book it makes you want to skip summer altogether. Can these two both overcome their past relationships and open up to each other? Or will they fight their inner feelings? This book just kept me smiling. The characters are adorable. The town sounds perfect. The spice is on point.
Wonderful fall read, especially if you love a good seasonal read!
Thank you to Avon and Harper Voyager, and NetGalley for the chance to read this ebook.

3⭐️
Thank you NetGalley for this arc and into to Lyla Parish. I didn’t mind the writing, but the fake dating to marriage was too rushed and forced.

DNF @ 10%

Unfortunately, I could not get myself into this one. The writing felt very juvenile and once the male main character started being unnecessarily mean to the female main character in order to keep her at a distance even though they’ve exchanged less than 10 words, I was out. Also there was just so much mention of magic and them being fated from both points of view and it was only chapter 4. It felt like there was going to be a big emphasis on all of that going forward, which simply isn’t for me.

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.