Dear Cozy Bookworms,
There are books that you read once and enjoy, and then there are books that feel like a seasonal ritual stories you’ll want to return to year after year when the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to change. Fall I Want by Lyra Parish falls firmly in that second category. It’s the perfect blend of cozy charm, emotional depth, and flirty fun, making it an irresistible autumn romance.
From the first pages, I was pulled into the chemistry between Autumn and Zane. Autumn is a heroine you immediately root for she’s witty, independent, and unwilling to let life’s challenges define her. Zane, the brokenhearted billionaire hiding away in Cozy Creek, could have easily been written as a stereotype, but instead Lyra Parish gives us a layered, vulnerable hero who feels real. His initial broody reserve quickly gives way to a man who falls harder than he ever expected, and it’s impossible not to melt as he opens his heart to Autumn.
The banter between these two is sharp, funny, and addictively entertaining. What starts out as a lighthearted, “pretend” relationship slowly deepens into something rich and emotional. There’s plenty of spice, but it’s balanced beautifully with tenderness and vulnerability, creating a romance that feels both swoony and soul-deep. I loved watching the walls between them crumble little by little until they were left with something raw, genuine, and utterly magical.
Equally enchanting is the setting of Cozy Creek itself. Parish paints the town with such warmth and detail that it feels like a character in its own right. Haunted houses, fall festivals, and cozy nights provide the perfect backdrop for Autumn and Zane’s love story. You can practically smell the pumpkin spice and hear the crunch of fallen leaves as you turn the pages.
What impressed me most was how this book balances lighthearted fun with emotional resonance. Yes, there are laugh-out-loud moments and swoony romantic gestures, but there’s also a real exploration of healing, vulnerability, and choosing love even when it feels risky. That’s what elevates Fall I Want from a fun seasonal read to one that lingers in your heart long after you’ve finished.
If you’re looking for a feel-good, spicy romance that captures the magic of autumn, Fall I Want is a must-read. It’s a book to savor with a warm drink in hand and a blanket tucked around your shoulders a love story that feels as cozy and unforgettable as the season itself.