Story Lake, Book 2
From the publisher:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Lucy Score, whose smash hit Things We Never Got Over captured millions of hearts, invites you back to Story Lake for a swoon-worthy new small town romantic comedy.
He’s looking for the perfect wife. She’s looking for the perfect one-night stand.
Literary agent Zoey Moody doesn’t like small town life, but here she is: exiled from Manhattan’s publishing scene and trapped in a tiny Pennsylvania town with her BFF and only remaining client, Hazel. The problem? She’s totally broke.
All she needs is for Hazel’s next romance novel to become a gigantic hit, and Zoey will be back in New York. Nothing will stand in her way. Nothing except her six-foot-two-inch landlord, Gage Bishop. He’s smart, serious, and sexy. Worst of all, he’s ready to settle down.
Zoey might be the most beautiful woman Gage has ever met, but it’s clear they’re all wrong for each other. She’s allergic to commitment and can’t work a calendar app; he’s looking for a wife and has the next five years all planned out. She’s afraid of animals. He lives in a literal barn. But when Gage’s world is rocked by a devastating family secret, he turns to Zoey for one night to forget everything. That one night just might change everything…or ruin it.
Perfect for fans of the heart, humor, and hope found in Things We Never Got Over and Things We Left Behind, Mistakes Were Made is a steamy escape to small town romance―full of emotional twists, slow-burn tension, and Lucy Score’s trademark charm.
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Score (Story of My Life) returns readers to the delightfully quirky town of Story Lake, where Gage Bishop collides—literally and emotionally—with literary agent Zoey Moody. After being fired from her Manhattan agency and losing her apartment to a condo conversion, Zoey finds herself stuck in Story Lake. With her finances in shambles and her only client—best friend Hazel—living in town, Zoey hunkers down and focuses on getting Hazel’s next book onto the bestseller list.
Gage is a genuinely good man: a devoted son and brother, a successful attorney, and a construction contractor. His life runs on careful plans and a steady routine, until Zoey arrives; one look at her, and he falls off a roof. Zoey is his complete opposite—a big-picture thinker who is warm-hearted, creative, and delightfully chaotic. Their opposites-attract chemistry is instant, messy, and irresistible. Zoey’s journey toward understanding her neurodiversity adds emotional resonance, while Gage’s quiet, unwavering devotion gives the romance its heart. Packed with humor, heat, and heartfelt moments, this story shines with warmth and inclusivity.
VERDICT: Big laughs, big feelings, and a love story that celebrates imperfection make this a charming read. Recommend to fans of B.K. Borison or Helen Hoang.
©Library Journal, 2026
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MISTAKES WERE MADE by Lucy Score. Bloom Books (March 10, 2026). ISBN: 978-1728297064. 560p.
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