Booked on You: an opposites attract romcom

Love Unwritten #1

by Lyra Parish

I kiss and tell, then profit from it. He's the first man I want to keep off the page…

My ex destroyed my life and my ability to write a single decent sentence. So I do what any desperate romance author with a contract on the line would do…take a workcation. I rent a bubble gum pink cottage in a touristy town and promise myself no distractions.

Then I meet my temporary landlord.

He has a jawline that belongs on a warning label and the kind of confidence that tells me he breaks hearts for a living. Each morning he makes me coffee and has me laughing. Every night I write scenes I swear aren't about him. Even though I know better.

I’ve built my career writing about my relationships.
Every man. Every crush. Every heartbreak. Every dirty little detail.
My readers are going to love him.
That's exactly what I'm afraid of.

This is an opposites-attract spicy romcom where he falls first and fast. It's a standalone with a happily ever after.

367 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication May 21, 2026

About the author

Lyra Parish is a hopeless romantic obsessed with writing spicy Hallmark-like romances. When she isn’t immersed in fictional worlds, you can find her pretending to be a Vanlifer with her hubby. Lyra loves coffee, the great outdoors, authentic people, and living her best life.

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Reviews

[Brianna LeClere · Rating 5 out of 5]

Massive thanks to Lyra for allowing me to be a part of her ARC team!

Lyra is an instant yes author for me. She crushed it again with this one! Ezra and Scarlett - love to rival. This is a summer must read!!

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am such a sucker for Lyra Parish’s books and writing style. I honestly haven’t come across a single book by her that I didn’t enjoy, but this one easily ranks in my top five favorites from her. This is such a beautiful story about second chances at love and emotional healing. As a reader who loves romance novels, I knew I was in for a treat with Booked On You.

I was completely sold the moment I found out there was no third-act breakup! I had to keep reminding myself of that throughout the book because there were so many tense and emotional moments where it genuinely felt like one was coming.

The mutual pining and healing in this story were absolutely beautiful. Both Scarlett and Ezra are carrying wounds from past relationships and personal loss, and watching them navigate that together felt incredibly emotional and authentic. I loved everything about Ezra — especially how deeply he loves both his family and Scarlett. The fact that he’s also a famous pottery artist only made him even more appealing.

Scarlett is such a fierce and compelling character. I loved that she’s an author, and we get to follow her journey and struggles with writing while she tries to organize her thoughts and finish her book.

The settings were beautiful as well. I especially loved the cottage and house where most of the story takes place. Lyra’s descriptions are so vivid and immersive, making it incredibly easy to get swept up in her books and the worlds she creates.

I also figured out pretty quickly who the next book in the series will focus on, and I’m so excited for it! I was thrilled that my prediction ended up being correct and that we got confirmation at the end of the book.

As always, thank you, Lyra, for the ARC copy of Booked On You. If you love bookish romances with heartfelt healing, emotional depth, and a beautiful love story, this book is absolutely for you!

[Aleksandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you so much Lyra Parish for sending me this ARC!

Booked on You is the first book in a series of interconnected standalone Romance books and I absolutely loved Scarlett and Ezra’s story!

Scarlett is an author on a deadline and decides to stay in a small town for some time to find inspiration for her new book. She promised herself no distractions which proves impossible when she meets Ezra, the man she rented her cottage from and to whom she feels an instant connection. They both have been hurt in the past but can’t ignore the tension between them and need to decide whether giving in to it is worth risking having their hearts broken again.

I don’t know what Lyra packs into her books but she never ceases to amaze me, I absolutely loved every second I spent with Scarlett and Ezra. Their story is so beautiful, sad at times but full of hope and I loved seeing them slowly open up and learn how to trust and love again, they both didn’t have the best luck when it came to relationships and it was amazing to see them heal together, they were so strong. These two were really different but perfect for each other, I loved their conversations, flirting and their perfect communication, there was a spark between them from their first meeting and so much tension it was palpable, I loved seeing them slowly give in to their growing feelings for each other (even when it was scary), their relationship was really beautiful and a true relationship goal, I loved them together so much and how they always supported each other, they were truly incredible. And after the crumbs we got here I’m already excited for Hallie’s story.

Booked on You is an amazing romance book, I had a lot of fun with it and loved it, definitely recommend this one to everyone.

[Megs · Rating 5 out of 5]

📖💗☕️ARC Review☕️💗📖

Thank you Lyra Parish for this ARC of Booked on You‼️ I am unabashedly booked on this story‼️

This book was spectacular and different in the best way of any Lyra Parish book I have read, still had the beautiful Lyra charm but the heart of this story and the characters and their development was next level‼️ The way the story flowed and how the words and feelings causally wound their way around my heart was perfection…

These MCs were beautifully broken in a subtle way, finding themselves while discovering a friendship that turned into lovers, a relationship that blossomed with each turn of the page💗

Ezra and Scarlet were everything! The way she used her words and voice to create story’s of love and passion whilst Ezra and his pottery were destined to be together, and to think that everything was lowkey set in motion for these two a decade before was such a powerful part of the story that gave me chills! 🥹

I loved these two MCs so much and just reading their story was so fulfilling in the best way 🫶

I will say this book gave me major Swiftie vibes (if you know what I mean) and I devoured every page, word, and letter of it🤭

Tropes:
📖Workcation romance
💗Strangers to lovers
☕️Forced Proximity
📖She’s his temporary tenant
💗Art imitates life
☕️Small-town
📖He falls first and hard
💗Mutual Pining
☕️Mutual healing
📖They’re both creatives
💗Spicy scenes
☕️Stand alone
📖Summer vibes
💗No 3rd act breakup

[arieste323 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh My Gosh 10 out of 10 stars! This is a truly fantastic book and brings new meaning to slow burn trouble. Scarlett goes to Charlotte for a change of scenery and to write her next book. What she doesn't expect to find is Ezra the owner of her rental and now her next muse. From the moment they meet the tension between them is like a live wire just waiting for the right moment to snap. I love how they are both artists and Ezra is so willing to give Scarlett everything she needs without even being asked. His incentive for her to finish her book and being her biggest cheerleader is like a breath of fresh air that breathes new life into her and shows their romance is what books are made of and inevitable. Also, everyone needs and Aunt Millie. This is one of those feel good romances with wonderful characters, the perfect amount of drama, angst and tons of spice. I literally couldn't put this book down, even after the last word I am reliving every precious moment. Definitely a must read and I can't wait for the next book.

I was sent an advanced copy and am voluntarily leaving this honest review.

[Amber H · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book felt like curling up in a handmade quilt while someone quietly restores your faith in love.

Scarlett escapes to a small tourist town after heartbreak leaves both her confidence and creativity in pieces. She rents a cottage hoping solitude will help her finish writing again, but instead she finds Ezra Reed.

A pottery-making, coffee-delivering, emotionally available man. Dangerous territory.

What I loved most was how gentle this story is. Ezra never tries to fix Scarlett. He simply shows up for her over and over again until she slowly starts finding herself again too.

And can we please have more romances without pointless breakup drama? The steady devotion in this book had me grinning like an idiot at 1 a.m.

If your ideal romance includes cozy small town vibes, quiet healing, and a man written by the gods of emotional intelligence, pick this one up immediately. 🪴📚☕

[Sarah Oliver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gorgeous!

This was such a swoony feel good read from start to finish. Ezra is heavenly, and the way he fell hard and fast for Scarlett was what dreams are made of. There was plenty of spice, a little angst, and a whole lot of love. I loved the flirty banter, the instant chemistry, Ezra's acts of caring, the unconditional support for each other, and through it all the beautiful journey of healing hearts and falling in love. I'm so excited this is the start of a new series for Lyra, and Hallie's story next looks like an absolutely wild ride.

I was lucky to receive an early copy from the author and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

[Erica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Scarlett Collins a struggling romance author rents a cottage in Charleston in hopes to find her spark and love for writing again. What she didn’t expect to find was true love in her landlord Ezra Reed. I loved these two so much. They inspired and encouraged each other creatively and romantically. Ugh, I couldn’t get enough!

I loved the small town romance mixed with mutual pining. Pair it with “he falls first” and HARD and I’m swooning! Lyra Parish does it again! 10/10. ❤️

Tropes:

-Workcation Romance
-Strangers to Lovers
-Forced Proximity (With a backyard Cottage)
-Small Town
-He Falls First and HARD
-Mutual Pining and Healing
-Two Creatives find themselves and Each Other

[Safiya Ade · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve been trying to find the words for this review all day, but honestly, I'm still reeling. Booked on You is officially my favorite Lyra Parish book to date!

​The dynamic between Scarlett and Ezra was pure perfection. The banter kept me smiling, the undeniable chemistry kept me turning pages, and the spice was incredible. Ezra is the ultimate book boyfriend manifested, and he was exactly what Scarlett needed.

I'm already obsessed with this series and I'm adding this book to my ever growing list of books to reread.

[MissPetiteBrunetteBookBlog · Rating 4 out of 5]

When Author Scarlett Collins needs to get away from everything, she rents a cute pink cottage for a little rest and to refuel her writing. The landlord, Ezra Reed at said Cottage might be somewhat of a distraction. Can he help her get her romance mojo back? A ten day workcation might turn into something more! This is such a cute romance between two artists that find something special. Told in first person and dual POV.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Scarlett escapes to a small town after heartbreak leaves her broken in confidence and creativity. She rents a cottage to find solitude and finish writing but finds Ezra Reed, a gentle, emotionally available man who doesn't try to fix her but shows up for her repeatedly. I loved this book!

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. I liked Scarlett and Ezra a lot. I liked the way they fell. Their connection was so good. The storyline was strong and I loved the way everything played out. I liked the characters. The setup for the next book was interesting. Overall this was a really good read.

[Brianna Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC Review!
I ate this book up. I loved Ezra & Scarlett so much! This book had me in feelings and I truly enjoyed every moment of it! I cannot wait for the next book!🤍