STORY OF MY LIFE: Story Lake series (Book 1) by Lucy Score

Story of My Life is a charming, humorous small-town romantic comedy by #1 New York Times bestseller Lucy Score, blending the cozy atmosphere of Gilmore Girls with the quirky, offbeat energy of Schitt's Creek. The story follows Hazel Hart, a successful romance novelist suffering from a severe case of writer's block following a painful breakup. Facing an ultimatum from her publisher, she impulsively purchases a dilapidated historic home in the small, struggling town of Story Lake, Pennsylvania, hoping to find the inspiration she needs to save her career.

Upon her arrival—marked by a chaotic incident involving a bald eagle—Hazel realizes that her new property is a wreck and that her role as a homeowner includes an unexpected seat on the town council. Her plan to renovate the house leads her to Campbell Bishop, a tall, grouchy, and undeniably attractive contractor. To overcome her creative slump, Hazel decides to hire Cam and his brothers, even proposing a fake dating arrangement for "research purposes" to help her progress with her manuscript. As Hazel begins to fall for the town and the man behind the gruff exterior, she must navigate the mounting pressure of her deadline, the town’s financial struggles, and the lingering emotional barriers that make Cam hesitant to believe in a happily ever after. It is a heartwarming, character-driven story about rediscovering one's passion and the messy, beautiful reality of finding love when you least expect it.