PVLF 2026

Interview With Lucy Score Author of “Fall into Temptation”

Frontlist interviews Lucy Score on Fall into Temptation, exploring small-town charm, humor, family ties, and the irresistible pull shaping Beckett and Gianna’s love story.
on Apr 12, 2026

Frontlist: Blue Moon Bend is lively, nosy, and deeply involved in everyone’s business. How did this setting shape the tone of the story?

Lucy : I grew up in a small town and I still live in one now. When everyone knows your name, they also tend to know your business!

Frontlist: Beckett is labeled the town’s “most eligible bachelor,” yet he’s emotionally guarded. What interested you in exploring this contrast?

Lucy : I like writing characters who think or behave one way but everyone around them sees them in a different light. Beckett wasn’t interested in finding a relationship, but to Blue Moon he had eligible bachelor written all over him and that made him the reluctant target for matchmaking.

Frontlist: Gianna enters the story carrying responsibilities as a mother and business owner. How did that influence the way you wrote her romance?

Lucy : Gianna is busy and living life one chaotic moment to the next. She’s got her hands full with her family, her yoga studio, and her past. All reasons not to get involved with someone. But all the logic in the world doesn’t stop chemistry.

Frontlist: The landlord–tenant dynamic adds tension and temptation. What made this trope exciting to explore for this story?

Lucy : I love a good “forced proximity” situation. When your love interest is living in your backyard it’s hard to avoid her. Keeping these two close made it impossible for them to stay focused on their separate goals.

Frontlist: Humor plays a strong role alongside emotional moments. How do you balance chaos and heart in your writing?

Lucy : I like a romantic comedy that also has the power to make me cry. I think that comes from real life. No matter how stressful or dark life gets, as long as we can still find reasons to laugh it reminds us that we’re going to be okay.

Frontlist: Family complications drive much of the conflict. Why was family pressure important to Beckett and Gianna’s journey?

Lucy : Having two characters who were so dedicated to their families really lets readers trust that they’re inherently good people. They might make mistakes and they might mess up, but underneath it all everything they do is for love.

Frontlist: Temptation is both emotional and physical in the novel. What does “temptation” truly mean for these characters?

Lucy : I think in this case, temptation means wanting the thing you’re not supposed to want. It’s like sitting down next to an entire delicious cake. You know it’s going to taste good just like you know it’s not good for you. But that doesn’t stop you from wanting to at least have a slice.

Frontlist: Without spoilers, what do you hope readers feel when they reach the final pages of Beckett and Gianna’s story?

Lucy : I hope readers will be reminded of all the people in their lives that have become like family to them. One of the most important decisions we make in this lifetime is who we choose to spend our lives with. We’d better pick people who lift us up and help us be the best versions of ourselves like Beckett and Gianna did for each other.