Let me start by saying: Jax and Joey's second-chance love story? *Chef's kiss*. Lucy Score delivers another gem with emotional depth, laugh-out-loud moments (that puppy rescue scene lives rent-free in my head), and a love so raw it’ll make your heart squeeze. The way Jax fights for Joey—despite his past mistakes—is everything.

**What Shines:** The Blue Moon crew feels like family. Clementine’s antics? Hilarious. John Pierce’s journal entries? Ugly-cry material. And Roar calling Beckett "Bucket"? Adorable chaos. The small-town vibe is *cozy blanket* levels of comforting—nosy neighbors included.

**But...** The steamy scenes? Predictable AF. Same moves, different book. After three installments, I craved more creativity (spice it up, Lucy!). Also, Joey’s anger dragged a smidge post-reveal—we get it, girl, but let’s wrap it up.

**Real Talk:** Skip if you hate emotional whiplash (laughter → tears → laughter). But if you want flawed characters, forgiveness themes, and a dog named Kevin who steals scenes? Dive in. Pro tip: Start with Book 1—this standalone-ish works, but you’ll miss inside jokes.

Final verdict? 4.5/5 stars docked for repetitive spice. Still obsessed with Blue Moon Bend—send help (and Book 4).