Okay, so I just finished Jax & Joey's story and MY HEART. Lucy Score does it again with this small-town second-chance romance!

The Clementine hijinks had me snort-laughing (that pound scene?! Iconic). But what really got me was how Jax's love for Joey felt like this quiet, stubborn force—like roots growing under concrete. Messy but beautiful.

Also, can we talk about the Pierce family dynamics? John Pierce’s letters turned me into a puddle. The way this series makes you feel like you're gossiping over pie at the diner with these characters? Chef’s kiss.

Small gripe: The spicy scenes started feeling like following IKEA instructions (step 3: insert Tab A into Slot B). But when Jax hauled Joey into that cleaning supply closet for truth bombs? *chef’s kiss*

Final verdict: 4.5/5 moons (lost half a point because now I’m emotionally attached to fictional farmers). Already downloading the next book—send help!