Review: Pretend You're Mine - Lucy Score

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Review: Pretend You're Mine - Book #1 Benevolence Series - Lucy Score - October 2015

I have to admit, when it comes to Lucy Score’s books, I’m either all in or completely out. Pretend You’re Mine was definitely one of those hits for me! I was completely hooked from the start, drawn in by characters that were so easy to love and a romance that had all the feels.

Harper is on her way to stay with her friend Hannah when she gets lost and finds herself in the middle of a fight, stepping in to defend a woman being beaten. She doesn’t walk away unscathed, but luckily, Luke Garrison is there to help. Luke, a broody and selfless National Guard soldier, takes her in so she can heal. What starts as a simple act of kindness quickly turns into something more. Harper ends up sticking around, finding a job, and—of course—falling hard for Luke. And despite his best efforts to resist, Luke falls right back.

But Luke isn’t looking for love. He’s already lost his wife and unborn child, and he refuses to go through that pain again. With a deployment to Afghanistan looming, the last thing he wants is to get attached. So, he pushes Harper away. But love has a way of sneaking in when you least expect it, and sometimes, second chances come in the most unexpected ways.

This book had everything I love in a small-town romance—found family, heartwarming moments, and just the right amount of steam. Harper was such a strong and kind-hearted heroine, and Luke, despite his grumpy exterior, had a heart of gold. The slow burn was so worth it, and the emotional depth kept me turning the pages late into the night.

While some moments felt a little predictable, it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment. I laughed, swooned, and even got a little teary-eyed. If you love emotional, small-town romances with swoon-worthy heroes and fierce heroines, Pretend You’re Mine is a must-read!

Amazon: https://amzn.to/3RvOI6E




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