Fall I Want by Lyra Parish is the first story in the Cozy Creek Collection. That’s a series written by several different authors that are all set in Cozy Creek, but which are each standalone novels.
At the time of publishing this guide, this story was available on Kindle Unlimited.
Here’s more about the book, along with our free Dirty Dozen downloadable discussion question guide for your spicy book club.
Book description
Fall I Want is a feel-good, spicy small-town, romantic comedy with a billionaire who falls first and harder!
Autumn
The brokenhearted billionaire visits Cozy Creek to escape. I never expected to become his fake girlfriend or fall madly in love…but here we are.
My first impression of Zane Alexander isn’t great. The second is worse, but when he uses his powers of persuasion to get me to hang out with him, I can’t say no. We quickly go from familiar strangers to flirty friends.
When my ex returns, Zane flawlessly pretends to be my boyfriend to protect me. He’s so damn good at it, I almost believe it.
I don’t know when our relationship moves from pretending to passionate, but I catch feelings. As our exes desperately crawl back into our lives like zombies, I realize there is only one man for me, and (f)all I want is him.
Zane
Everything changes the moment I see her. Autumn’s enchanting gaze makes my heart race, so I push her away to protect myself. Immediately, I regret it. But when I find her standing in my haunted house, I convince her to be my friend. She begrudgingly agrees.
As the leaves transform and Cozy Creek’s fall festivities come alive, our playful charade blossoms into something more.
The lines between real and pretend begin to blur, and I find myself falling under her spell.
I should keep my broken heart in check, but instead, I fight for love that feels like magic.
This woman is all I’ve ever needed and (f)all I want.
Read this book for…
Grab a pumpkin spice latte, a warm fuzzy blanket, and make your way down to Cozy Creek! Each book in the collection is a complete stand alone with a happily ever after.
Fall I Want book club discussion guide
**PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS DISCUSSION QUESTION GUIDE MIGHT INCLUDE SPOILERS**
We’ve provided the Dirty Dozen below; twelve spicy and intriguing questions to spark discussion and help you uncover the spine-tingling depths of the story.
The Dirty Dozen
Foreplay – Warm Up Questions
1. What’s the overall spice level? 1 (Not Spicy) – 10 (Spiciest Thing I’ve Ever Read)?
2. How does the spice level compare to the other books we’ve read together?
3. Younger Autumn once dreamed of more than her teenage job, but as an adult she’s stuck in the same place. Looking back, what did you dream of as a teen, and how do those hopes compare to where you are now?
The Spicy Bits – Gettin’ Down and Dirty with the Plot
4. Autumn doesn’t believe in everlasting love, but romance novels thrive on the promise of it. Do you think “happily ever after” is a requirement for love stories – or for love itself?
5. That locked, mysterious house with ghost rumors sets a gothic tone. Do you think curiosity would drive you to open that forbidden door, or would you leave the mystery intact?
6. Zane uses the 5-4-3-2-1 method to fight off anxiety. What’s a coping strategy you’ve tried in moments of overwhelm, and does it work for you?
7. A misfired, horny text creates both humor and heat. What’s the most embarrassing or memorable message you’ve ever sent (or received) by accident?
8. Autumn whispers that seeing Zane feels like magic, as if he’s both dream and reality colliding. Have you ever had a moment with someone that felt otherworldly, almost too good to be real?
9. Autumn claims “nothing is ever coincidental.” Do you believe in fate, signs, or the universe pushing people together, or is it all just random chance?
10. When Autumn realizes her ex sent her a dress, the boundaries between past and present relationships blur. How would you react if an ex inserted themself into your new relationship like that?
11. “You can only control yourself, no one else.” Autumn’s reminder is both wise and difficult. Do you agree love means accepting both the good and bad in someone, or do you believe in drawing firm lines?
Aftercare – Final Thoughts
12. By the end, Zane and Autumn risk it all to be together. Do you think their love feels like a reckless fall or a necessary leap—and would you take that kind of risk for someone?
Bonus: What questions do you have for the author? If you could dog-ear a page with a question for the author, what would it be?
Please feel free to use this post as a starting point for your spicy book club discussion questions and use the comments below to share your thoughts and insights about the book. You can also get a free downloadable copy of the discussion guide using the button below.
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