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Nostalgic
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Expected 23 Feb 26She remembers the pain. He remembers the love. But second chances don’t come easy in a small town.
Emery Bennett is ready for a fresh start. Burned out from city life and still reeling from her ex’s betrayal, she inherits her grandmother’s antique shop in the town where she once spent an unforgettable summer. The problem? It is also the place she swore she would never return thanks to Knox Cooke.
Knox has a reputation problem. One that could cost him his future and the respect of the one person he needs to prove himself to most: his father. He is determined to show he has changed, he just needs someone willing to believe in him. When Emery rolls back into town, she’s the last person he expected to see, and the only one who can help.
A fake dating arrangement seems like the solution they both need. Emery gets her truck back on the road, and Knox gets a chance to rewrite his story. But when old sparks reignite, the line between pretend and real blurs faster than either of them expected.
Now Emery must decide if she can trust the man who once shattered her heart, while Knox has to prove he is no longer the boy who broke it.
Emery Bennett is ready for a fresh start. Burned out from city life and still reeling from her ex’s betrayal, she inherits her grandmother’s antique shop in the town where she once spent an unforgettable summer. The problem? It is also the place she swore she would never return thanks to Knox Cooke.
Knox has a reputation problem. One that could cost him his future and the respect of the one person he needs to prove himself to most: his father. He is determined to show he has changed, he just needs someone willing to believe in him. When Emery rolls back into town, she’s the last person he expected to see, and the only one who can help.
A fake dating arrangement seems like the solution they both need. Emery gets her truck back on the road, and Knox gets a chance to rewrite his story. But when old sparks reignite, the line between pretend and real blurs faster than either of them expected.
Now Emery must decide if she can trust the man who once shattered her heart, while Knox has to prove he is no longer the boy who broke it.
296 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication February 23, 2026
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Tyra Lynn
4 books36 followersTyra Lynn is a passionate writer from a small town in Northwestern Pennsylvania. An avid reader herself, Tyra has always had a fervent love for literature. She can often be found immersed in the pages of a new novel, eagerly searching for the next story that will transport her into a world of imagination and emotion. Through her writing, Tyra hopes to transport readers to new and exciting realms, where they can lose themselves in the magic of a well-told story. Trinity Point is Tyra’s first book.
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February 14, 2026
They made me cry. They win.
I devoured it and I’m absolutely annihilated. 😭💕
Nostalgic by Tyra Lynn completely wrecked me in the softest way possible.
They were so cute. So in love. So painfully meant to be. I genuinely couldn’t take it anymore. 🥹
Emery Bennett returned to Honey Grove carrying heartbreak and burnout. After her ex’s betrayal and the chaos of city life, she inherited her grandmother’s antique shop — the same place tied to a summer she never forgot… and the boy who shattered her heart. 💔
Knox Cooke, meanwhile, remembered the love.
But in a small town? Second chances didn’t come easy. Especially when reputations stuck, fathers expected more, and history refused to stay buried.
When Knox needed help proving he’d changed, and Emery needed a solution of her own, a fake dating arrangement seemed harmless enough. He fixed his image. She fixed her truck. Simple. 🚗✨
Except nothing about them was ever simple.
Because the sparks? Still there.
The tension? Unresolved.
The love? Unfinished. 🔥
And watching the line between fake and real blur had me smiling like an idiot one second and tearing up the next.
Emery was angry. Guarded. Scorned. And so incredibly relatable. She had walls built high, but I loved watching them slowly crumble as she allowed herself to hope again. I cheered for her every step of the way. 🥹🛠️
Knox? Yes, he started as the charming, womanising extrovert with a reputation problem. But what I adored about him was his emotional vulnerability. He wore his heart on his sleeve when it mattered. He fought for redemption. He wanted to be better. And honestly? That growth was everything. 🫶
I loved every single second of it. Sometimes you know what’s coming, but the magic is in how it unfolds. The banter. The longing. The quiet moments. The almost-confessions. It was fun, flirty, charismatic… but also deeply emotional. 💞
And yes. It made me cry. So they win.
This is perfect for fans of:
💘 Second chances
🎭 Fake dating
🔥 Old flames
💔 He broke her heart
😤 Hate to love
😌 Charming “arsehole” hero
🏡 Small town romance
🛠️ Starting over
🥹 Emotional redemption arcs
If you love your romance with clichés done so well you can’t even complain — this is for you.
Thank you so much to Tyra Lynn and Beyond the Books for the ARC opportunity. I’m so grateful to have experienced this one early. 💌✨
Honey Grove has my whole heart.
I devoured it and I’m absolutely annihilated. 😭💕
Nostalgic by Tyra Lynn completely wrecked me in the softest way possible.
They were so cute. So in love. So painfully meant to be. I genuinely couldn’t take it anymore. 🥹
Emery Bennett returned to Honey Grove carrying heartbreak and burnout. After her ex’s betrayal and the chaos of city life, she inherited her grandmother’s antique shop — the same place tied to a summer she never forgot… and the boy who shattered her heart. 💔
Knox Cooke, meanwhile, remembered the love.
But in a small town? Second chances didn’t come easy. Especially when reputations stuck, fathers expected more, and history refused to stay buried.
When Knox needed help proving he’d changed, and Emery needed a solution of her own, a fake dating arrangement seemed harmless enough. He fixed his image. She fixed her truck. Simple. 🚗✨
Except nothing about them was ever simple.
Because the sparks? Still there.
The tension? Unresolved.
The love? Unfinished. 🔥
And watching the line between fake and real blur had me smiling like an idiot one second and tearing up the next.
Emery was angry. Guarded. Scorned. And so incredibly relatable. She had walls built high, but I loved watching them slowly crumble as she allowed herself to hope again. I cheered for her every step of the way. 🥹🛠️
Knox? Yes, he started as the charming, womanising extrovert with a reputation problem. But what I adored about him was his emotional vulnerability. He wore his heart on his sleeve when it mattered. He fought for redemption. He wanted to be better. And honestly? That growth was everything. 🫶
I loved every single second of it. Sometimes you know what’s coming, but the magic is in how it unfolds. The banter. The longing. The quiet moments. The almost-confessions. It was fun, flirty, charismatic… but also deeply emotional. 💞
And yes. It made me cry. So they win.
This is perfect for fans of:
💘 Second chances
🎭 Fake dating
🔥 Old flames
💔 He broke her heart
😤 Hate to love
😌 Charming “arsehole” hero
🏡 Small town romance
🛠️ Starting over
🥹 Emotional redemption arcs
If you love your romance with clichés done so well you can’t even complain — this is for you.
Thank you so much to Tyra Lynn and Beyond the Books for the ARC opportunity. I’m so grateful to have experienced this one early. 💌✨
Honey Grove has my whole heart.
Review of advance copy
*Thank you to Beyond The Books PR for the ARC. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to read and review this early. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review: ⭐️ 5/5 stars
This book completely pulled me in from the very first chapter.
Emery heads back to her small hometown after burning out from city life and dealing with a cheating ex, planning to take over her grandmother’s antique shop and start fresh. The only problem is Knox, the one person she hoped she’d never see again and the boy who broke her heart years ago. Knox is trying to fix his reputation and prove he has changed, and somehow they end up in an arrangement that was supposed to help them both.
I absolutely loved everything about this.
Tyra Lynn did such an amazing job with these characters that I felt invested almost immediately. Emery’s pain felt real and understandable, and Knox’s growth felt genuine. You can really feel their history in every conversation, which makes the tension and the softer moments hit even harder.
And the banter? Insane. In the best way.
I was actually laughing out loud at some scenes. Their chemistry is so natural, playful, and sharp that every interaction was fun to read. Nothing felt forced or cheesy, which can happen a lot with romance.
I’m also pretty picky with romance books and I don’t usually rate them very high, but this one hit the spot in every area. The writing was seamless, the pacing was perfect, and I genuinely could not put it down. Even the spicy scenes, which I normally skim, were handled so well and actually added to the story instead of feeling unnecessary.
The only thing that threw me off a little was their ages. I pictured them closer to 28, so finding out they were only 24 definitely made me side eye for a second.
I fully devoured this book. The stayed-up-too-late, just-one-more-chapter, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it-after kind of devoured.
I’m not listing tropes because I feel like they’d spoil the experience, but just know it checked every single box for me and I cannot recommend it enough.
Review: ⭐️ 5/5 stars
This book completely pulled me in from the very first chapter.
Emery heads back to her small hometown after burning out from city life and dealing with a cheating ex, planning to take over her grandmother’s antique shop and start fresh. The only problem is Knox, the one person she hoped she’d never see again and the boy who broke her heart years ago. Knox is trying to fix his reputation and prove he has changed, and somehow they end up in an arrangement that was supposed to help them both.
I absolutely loved everything about this.
Tyra Lynn did such an amazing job with these characters that I felt invested almost immediately. Emery’s pain felt real and understandable, and Knox’s growth felt genuine. You can really feel their history in every conversation, which makes the tension and the softer moments hit even harder.
And the banter? Insane. In the best way.
I was actually laughing out loud at some scenes. Their chemistry is so natural, playful, and sharp that every interaction was fun to read. Nothing felt forced or cheesy, which can happen a lot with romance.
I’m also pretty picky with romance books and I don’t usually rate them very high, but this one hit the spot in every area. The writing was seamless, the pacing was perfect, and I genuinely could not put it down. Even the spicy scenes, which I normally skim, were handled so well and actually added to the story instead of feeling unnecessary.
The only thing that threw me off a little was their ages. I pictured them closer to 28, so finding out they were only 24 definitely made me side eye for a second.
I fully devoured this book. The stayed-up-too-late, just-one-more-chapter, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it-after kind of devoured.
I’m not listing tropes because I feel like they’d spoil the experience, but just know it checked every single box for me and I cannot recommend it enough.
Review of advance copy received from Author
i received this arc from the author and leave a review at my own discretion.
i ate this up. Devoured. Absolutely annhilated.
This book is filled with cliches that you absolutely have no choice but to love: old flames, fake dating, second chances, hate to love, charming arsehole... I could go on but you get it and already are thinking, "yes, I'm invested." and yes, you should be because it's done so so so well.
I loved the characters in this. Emery is your typical angry, scorned, but also likeable and relateable FMC. She recently moves back to her Grandmother's deceased estate/store and works toward opening a furniture refurbishing business after a recent break up. Her character is someone we have all been at one point or another, but you 100% cheer for her throughout the story as she slowly breaks down the walls and allows herself to be happy and loved again.
Knox is your typical, womanising, charming, extroverted guy but what I LOVE about his character is how he wears his heart on his sleeve in time and expresses an emptional vulnerability that we truly wish we could see in modern men and sometimes, even get to.
The story was predictable, but I loved every second of it and loved the ways the characters added their own spice to the typical tale. It was fun, flirty, charismatic and I loved the way it was written - in finished this book in under 3 hours and it was because I literally did not want to put it down (I burnt my pasta in the process FR).
ANYWAY, I 100% loved this book and fully intend on reading the next one because its pretty easy to see who's going to be the focus of attention and I cant wait to read that fire-gasoline dynamic :)
i ate this up. Devoured. Absolutely annhilated.
This book is filled with cliches that you absolutely have no choice but to love: old flames, fake dating, second chances, hate to love, charming arsehole... I could go on but you get it and already are thinking, "yes, I'm invested." and yes, you should be because it's done so so so well.
I loved the characters in this. Emery is your typical angry, scorned, but also likeable and relateable FMC. She recently moves back to her Grandmother's deceased estate/store and works toward opening a furniture refurbishing business after a recent break up. Her character is someone we have all been at one point or another, but you 100% cheer for her throughout the story as she slowly breaks down the walls and allows herself to be happy and loved again.
Knox is your typical, womanising, charming, extroverted guy but what I LOVE about his character is how he wears his heart on his sleeve in time and expresses an emptional vulnerability that we truly wish we could see in modern men and sometimes, even get to.
The story was predictable, but I loved every second of it and loved the ways the characters added their own spice to the typical tale. It was fun, flirty, charismatic and I loved the way it was written - in finished this book in under 3 hours and it was because I literally did not want to put it down (I burnt my pasta in the process FR).
ANYWAY, I 100% loved this book and fully intend on reading the next one because its pretty easy to see who's going to be the focus of attention and I cant wait to read that fire-gasoline dynamic :)
Review of advance copy received from Author
✨ARC Review✨
This was such a genuinely fun read. I had the best time with it. 🥹
This is one of those small-town romances that feels light and swoony on the surface but carries more depth than you expect. And I loved that balance.
Knox and Emery were everything. Their love language? Banter. Sharp, effortless, tension-filled banter that made every interaction feel alive.
Knox was such a layered character. Behind the easy charm and playful exterior was someone who has spent most of his life trying to fit in, trying to prove himself, trying to be seen for who he truly is. That vulnerability underneath the fun personality made me adore him even more.🫶🏼🫶🏼
And Emery… her holding back, trying to guard her heart because of what happened in the past? It felt so real. The hesitation. The fear of repeating old pain. The way feelings don’t just disappear even when you wish they would.
While this is a fun read, there’s also an underlying message about how quickly society labels and judges people, and how those judgments can quietly shape someone’s identity. That layer added emotional weight to the story in a way I really appreciated.
If you love small-town romances with second chances, fake dating tension, emotional depth, and characters who grow, this one is absolutely for you. 💫
This was such a genuinely fun read. I had the best time with it. 🥹
This is one of those small-town romances that feels light and swoony on the surface but carries more depth than you expect. And I loved that balance.
Knox and Emery were everything. Their love language? Banter. Sharp, effortless, tension-filled banter that made every interaction feel alive.
Knox was such a layered character. Behind the easy charm and playful exterior was someone who has spent most of his life trying to fit in, trying to prove himself, trying to be seen for who he truly is. That vulnerability underneath the fun personality made me adore him even more.🫶🏼🫶🏼
And Emery… her holding back, trying to guard her heart because of what happened in the past? It felt so real. The hesitation. The fear of repeating old pain. The way feelings don’t just disappear even when you wish they would.
While this is a fun read, there’s also an underlying message about how quickly society labels and judges people, and how those judgments can quietly shape someone’s identity. That layer added emotional weight to the story in a way I really appreciated.
If you love small-town romances with second chances, fake dating tension, emotional depth, and characters who grow, this one is absolutely for you. 💫
Review of advance copy
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/🌶️🌶️.5
Oh I love this book so much!! Nostalgic really is a beautifully crafted tale of second chances. It is set in the quaint backdrop of a small town that feels both familiar and daunting. Emery journey back to Honey Grove to take over her late grandmother’s antique shop is a heartfelt exploration of healing and rediscovery, especially as she confronts her past with Knox. Their fake dating arrangement adds a delightful twist and brings humor, plentiful banter and tension to their interactions.
Lynn's writing captures the emotional complexity of rekindled relationships, balancing the weight of old wounds with the promise of new beginnings. The chemistry between Emery and Knox is undeniable and it helps make their fears and struggles feel real and relatable. While the plot may follow some familiar tropes, Lynn's engaging storytelling and well developed characters elevate it beyond the ordinary.
Thank you to Beyond the Book PR and Tyra for providing me with a copy of Nostalgic. As always, my opinions are my own.
Oh I love this book so much!! Nostalgic really is a beautifully crafted tale of second chances. It is set in the quaint backdrop of a small town that feels both familiar and daunting. Emery journey back to Honey Grove to take over her late grandmother’s antique shop is a heartfelt exploration of healing and rediscovery, especially as she confronts her past with Knox. Their fake dating arrangement adds a delightful twist and brings humor, plentiful banter and tension to their interactions.
Lynn's writing captures the emotional complexity of rekindled relationships, balancing the weight of old wounds with the promise of new beginnings. The chemistry between Emery and Knox is undeniable and it helps make their fears and struggles feel real and relatable. While the plot may follow some familiar tropes, Lynn's engaging storytelling and well developed characters elevate it beyond the ordinary.
Thank you to Beyond the Book PR and Tyra for providing me with a copy of Nostalgic. As always, my opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Nostalgic feels like flipping open an old journal — emotional, soft, and deeply evocative. Tyra Lynn leans into memory and longing in a way that’s more reflective than dramatic, making this story feel like a gentle wind of recollection and introspection.
The characters are grounded and relatable, especially in how they carry moments from the past into their present decisions. There’s a quiet strength in the way emotional threads are woven throughout the narrative, giving a sense that every choice, regret, and joy adds up to who we are.
This isn’t a story about explosive twists — it’s about the slow pull of memory, how the past lingers, and how we make peace (or don’t) with who we used to be. For readers who enjoy introspective, character-driven tales with emotional depth and bittersweet resonance, this one delivers beautifully.
The characters are grounded and relatable, especially in how they carry moments from the past into their present decisions. There’s a quiet strength in the way emotional threads are woven throughout the narrative, giving a sense that every choice, regret, and joy adds up to who we are.
This isn’t a story about explosive twists — it’s about the slow pull of memory, how the past lingers, and how we make peace (or don’t) with who we used to be. For readers who enjoy introspective, character-driven tales with emotional depth and bittersweet resonance, this one delivers beautifully.
November 26, 2025
I want another book on this couple. Knox and Emery had such a fun playful banter and I ate it up. I love how the author brought back different POVs for this novel, it really helped show the character development. This is a small town romance where two people who had an unfortunate romance in their past (their teen years), have a forced proximity situation in the present timeline, and have to learn to trust each other again, (and end up loving each other again). I really could feel how Knox was trying to change his imagine and be more mature. I also loved how Emery was described, how her style and demeanor changed in the different timelines. This novel just had so many realistic yet complex layers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Nostalgic was a good book overall and it kept my entire attention the entire time. The only thing about it was that some of it was predictable and I wish the characters had a bit more depth to them. While this may not have been my most favorite book, I do highly recommend it to readers who enjoy second chance romance and the fake dating trope. I feel that Knox and Emery are good for each once they got over their past and current issues. I also feel like there is enough material for a fourth book that involves Emery’s sister. Overall 3 ⭐️ and 1.5 🌶️
Disclaimer: I haven’t read any of Tyra’s books prior to Nostalgic. I received a gifted review copy from Beyond the Books PR. All opinions are my own.
Disclaimer: I haven’t read any of Tyra’s books prior to Nostalgic. I received a gifted review copy from Beyond the Books PR. All opinions are my own.
December 4, 2025
I need more of this two characters. Knox and Emery where absolutely amazing and I wanted to read more and more. Its a Dual POV and I was hear for it becuase it gave us both perspective of each characters and we get more from each one. A summer romance that left a mark (in their teen year), a situation in the present that has make them sharing their time together by forced. We can see how Emery is trying to figure what is next with what she has been giving, Know trying to change is image and show the town who he is. The story, the town, the back and forth from the characters, seeing characters from past stories, it was all well done. I have found my favorite from this series♡
February 15, 2026
Book 3of the Honey Grove Series. FMC Emery returns to Honey Grove where MMC Knox who broke her heart at 16 asks her to fake date so he can get a co signer for the auto shop he wants to buy. Knox has a reputation and Emery ran from a cheating boyfriend. Suddenly those feelings when she was 16 return will she choose to stay in Honey Grove with Knox or return t a life in New York.
Tropes fake dating , small town , second chances
Thank you beyondthebookspr and @authortyralynn for letting me ARC read this.
Tropes fake dating , small town , second chances
Thank you beyondthebookspr and @authortyralynn for letting me ARC read this.
February 12, 2026
Sweet, playful, emotional, and overflowing with hope<3
Hands down my fave book of the Honey Grove series! I can't wait for everyone to meet Knox and Emery. Nostalgic has the perfect combo of a rocky past, fake dating your ex, characters working through their issues both individually and together, off the charts banter and sarcasm, yummy spice, and an HEA that was well and truly their style.
It was impossible not to fall in love with Knox, I was giggling and kicking my feet pretty much any time he opened his mouth. This was the first time we get a dual POV in this series and Tyra absolutely crushed it! Knox's chapters were a highlight for me. His cheeky playfulness, and constant pushing of Emery's buttons made their back and forth SO good. His playboy exterior and sweet interior had me swooning. Seeing him be adorable with his nephew Milo woke up my ovaries. Emery's the Queen of snark, and never failed to get a jab in. She gives black cat energy and the claws definitely come out around Knox. The girl knows how to avoid her feelings, but I loved the ups and downs of her journey. I can't forget the cameos from the other Honey Grove couples - I absolutely loved getting to see Knox's relationship with his brother Henry, soon-to-be sis-in-law Emma, and nephew Milo (all from book 2 - Lovesick).
This is the perfect small town, second chance story!
Hands down my fave book of the Honey Grove series! I can't wait for everyone to meet Knox and Emery. Nostalgic has the perfect combo of a rocky past, fake dating your ex, characters working through their issues both individually and together, off the charts banter and sarcasm, yummy spice, and an HEA that was well and truly their style.
It was impossible not to fall in love with Knox, I was giggling and kicking my feet pretty much any time he opened his mouth. This was the first time we get a dual POV in this series and Tyra absolutely crushed it! Knox's chapters were a highlight for me. His cheeky playfulness, and constant pushing of Emery's buttons made their back and forth SO good. His playboy exterior and sweet interior had me swooning. Seeing him be adorable with his nephew Milo woke up my ovaries. Emery's the Queen of snark, and never failed to get a jab in. She gives black cat energy and the claws definitely come out around Knox. The girl knows how to avoid her feelings, but I loved the ups and downs of her journey. I can't forget the cameos from the other Honey Grove couples - I absolutely loved getting to see Knox's relationship with his brother Henry, soon-to-be sis-in-law Emma, and nephew Milo (all from book 2 - Lovesick).
This is the perfect small town, second chance story!
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