Lyra Parish

Welcome back to Valentine, TX, y’all!

Kinsley Valentine hadn’t seen her ex-boyfriend, Hayden Shaw, in nearly a decade since they broke up and he moved to Houston, promising never to return to Valentine. Well…things happen and Hayden has returned for a brief stint. The small town gossip mill is thriving on the news of Hayden’s return, but Kinsley has moved on and won’t have any of it.

This was such a fun and easy read of a second chance romance in a small west Texas town. No matter what Kinsley said, there was no denying the sparks that flew between her and Hayden, whether out of anger, frustration, or attraction. I loved the banter between these two, and once they finally gave each other a chance, there was no stopping those sparks from developing into more.

On top of the romance, the secondary characters were so much fun! I love the whole Valentine crew and Hayden’s parents and sister. I can’t wait for Harrison’s story next!… (more)

This book is a five star NOT TO BE MISSED read! I loved every moment of this story. The witty banter, the spice, and loveable characters. Plus, this book is sure to put you in the holiday mood. It is one for the Christmas reading list!

Hudson finds himself in need of a nanny for his son, Colby. Emma volunteers. Now if she can just turn this Grinch's frown upside down. I love Emma and Hudson so much. They are great together. After all, she is Hudson's Cookie Queen.

There are some really funny moments. Example is when Hudson put his phone number in Emma's phone as "Lumberjack Daddy". Then there is the one where Belle, Hudson's cousin writes on the bottom of the hot cocoa cups telling Emma what Hudson wants to do to her. Ooh and the scene with Emma in the bathtub...No rubber ducks were harmed in this book!… (more)

This small town billionaire romantic comedy had everything that I love about @lyraparish writing but it also is my first Spooky Season Read and I really delighted in the crisp smell of leaves, the warmth of a fireplace, and the colorful splashes of fall color from pumpkins waiting to picked and leaves fluttering down from trees. Okay, I know it sounds like just came back from an Autumn vacation in Colorado.. but to be honest, I feel like I did. This story has it all, there are some moments that are so emotional you will give a little sniffle, others that will leave you laughing out loud, and others having you cheer on the action; but, I guarantee that Queen of Swoon will have you fanning yourself while rethinking what goes on in the Supply Rooms during a Wedding Receptions and pausing with a smile from the moans & screams from a "Haunted House".

This story had just that right blend of what you expect from a Spooky Season read and a great romcom. There is a haunted house, a man and woman facing down their ghosts of relationships past, and a wonderful community celebrating one of the best seasons there are in their own small town way. Zane has come to Cozy Creek to escape the latest tabloid reveal from his ex and wants just to get away from it all, but fate and a love spell have other plans and he stops at the first coffee shop he sees. Autumn herself is off has sworn off relationships after discovering the man who should have been her Prince Charming was really Prince Hans. But with time, family, friends, and an uncanny resemblance to her own Mr. Dreamy, Zane makes the cut she wonders if she can play the part of Cinderella.

I know I'll be reading the other books in the Cozy Creek multi-author series because I want to stay there a lot longer and I can't wait to see how Nick and Julie's story goes in the Hookup Situation... plus I know that Zane and Autumn will have a cameo there as well so I can check back in with them.… (more)

This is a fun, cozy fall romance read. It makes me actually look forward to fall.

Autumn and Zane started out as a bit of enemies but then turned into lovers. The chemistry between them was undeniable. It was not too long after they started spending a lot of time in each other's presence that the attraction grew, and things heated up.

I had an instant connection to Autumn, but Zane I had to warm up to. Yet, the more I got to know him the better I did like him. One aspect that really helped me was him finding his late mom's letters to him. Those letters are pure gold.… (more)