Mistakes Were Made by Lucy Score

 


In this second installment out of charming Story Lake, we find Hazel's agent/best friend, Zoey, and Cam's younger brother, Gage, fighting off an instant attraction that they know will end in disaster. Or will it? 

Embracing the tropes of small-town-romance and opposites attract, Lucy scores once again (see what I did there?) and proves she's not only the master of Rom-Coms, but also of sibling relationships. With hilarious wit and not-too-much physical humor, Mistakes Were Made balances comedy with real depth. Zoey's relatable insecurity and scattered-ness and Gage's imperfect perfection set the perfect tone in a messy, loving family who is still overcoming true loss. 

Zoey and Hazel's friendship is a terrific example of women cheering each other on, and the Bishop family continues to represent #familygoals with their comical banter and genuine affection. 

Minus a few formatting issues with the e-book version, this one is a win. 

Mistakes Were Made: ★★★★★

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