If Gilmore Girls and Schitt’s Creek had a book-loving, chaos-embracing baby, Story of My Life by Lucy Score would be it—and I mean that in the best way possible. This book had me grinning like a maniac one moment, clutching my heart the next, and then laughing all over again. It’s one of those rare reads that manages to be both outrageously funny and deeply heartfelt.

I’ve always had a soft spot for books about books—and this one nails it. Hazel, a blocked romance author on the brink of professional ruin, finds herself in a literal fixer-upper of a situation in small-town Story Lake, PA. What follows is an absolutely delightful mess of raccoons, town meetings, fake dating (for research, obviously), and the most stubbornly swoony contractor this side of a rom-com fever dream.

The small-town setting is packed with charm, quirks, and a community of lovable oddballs that felt so real, I honestly wouldn’t mind moving there myself (despite the spider museum vibes). From broken sidewalks to pancake fundraisers, Lucy Score paints such a vivid, hilarious portrait of a town that’s down on its luck but full of heart. You can feel the love and nostalgia she poured into every scene.

Hazel is a hilarious, chaotic, and wildly relatable lead who had me rooting for her from the very beginning. And Cam? Let’s just say if grumpy, brooding, secretly-soft heroes are your thing—welcome home. Their banter was sharp, the chemistry electric, and the emotional payoff so satisfying I didn’t want it to end.

This book is an absolute gift to anyone who loves small towns, messy heroines, found families, and the kind of romantic comedy that gives you butterflies and belly laughs. If you're looking for a story about second chances—on the page, in life, and in love—this one deserves a permanent spot on your favorites shelf.