Title: No Vacancy by Lindsey Cord

The Aveline Series #2

Release Date: May, 28th, 2024

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Darcy Miller cherishes her quiet life in the quaint town of Aveline, working at a veterinary clinic by day and enjoying evenings with her pet hedgehog and romance novels. However, her peaceful existence is disrupted when the ambitious city-dweller, Penn Murphy, arrives, threatening to change their beloved town. Determined to preserve Aveline's charm, Darcy opposes Penn's plans to transform her father's hardware store. Yet, as their clash intensifies, so does their mutual attraction. Amidst unexpected emotions and unraveling plans, Darcy and Penn must confront their desires and decide where their hearts truly belong in Aveline.


"No Vacancy" by Lindsey Cord is like Gilmore Girls meets How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, whisking readers into a rom-com wonderland. Aveline, the quaint town backdrop, feels so inviting, you'll want to move there ASAP, all thanks to Cord's masterful storytelling. Darcy and Penn lead the charge with their witty banter and undeniable chemistry, making them a delight to follow. Cord's knack for crafting fun and quirky romance novels shines through, keeping readers hooked from beginning to end. As Darcy and Penn navigate their relationship, the laughs and warm fuzzies are non-stop. With a cast of quirky townsfolk adding to the hilarity,

A comedic, heartwarming masterpiece that will have you rooting for love in the most charming way possible.


Thank you to The Publisher Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op , The Author Lindsey Cord & NetGalley for an advanced reader copy (ARC) in exchange for my honest review.

I can’t lie, the FMC drove me nuts and seemed immature to me BUT, this story was still super cute!!! Perfect balance of romance and humor. I loved most of the characters and their development. This book was a “cozy” Hallmark-type read for me which I loved! Cordelia is my fav and Penn is just UGH in the BEST WAY!! I want to move to a small town like Aveline now, lol!

Cozy small town and rom-com vibes
friendenemies to lovers?
Dual POV
❤️ Darcy and her humor/banter in the beginning. She had me laughing out loud with her race car references.
PENN? Penn Badgley? Yess minus the stalking 😍
I wish there was more groveling 🤭 in the end, more of an apology
Enjoyed getting to know what was going on in Aveline and all the townspeople.

3.5 ⭐️

this was super cute and i really enjoyed it! Darcy was such a fun and complicated main character, and Penn was definitely made/written just for her. i wish it had been spicier, especially when all the tension.

I really enjoyed No Vacancy By Lindsey Cord. This book had all the small town girl meets handsome city man. The banter between the 2 main characters is great! The humour in this book had me giggling all the way through. This book was a fantastic light read. The characters had me hooked from the first page. The small town was definitely comparable to Gilmore girls and had interesting side characters to add in extra laughs throughout the book. The ode to how to loose a guy in 10 days made this book have an extra twist to the romance and I loved it!

Gilmore Girls and How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days are two of my favorite things. Lindsey Cord has managed to take these two things and create a great book. No Vacancy tells the story of Darcy Miller and Penn Murphy. Darcy works at the local veterinary clinic and spends her time reading books and participating in town events. Penn Murphy comes to Aveline to scout out a location for his business. That location just so happens to be Darcy's dad's hardware store. Darcy being deeply rooted in town tradition will not under any circumstances let Penn get the store. Both Penn and Darcy make plans to get the other to have a change of mind. I loved the small-town vibes in Aveline. It really is like reading about Gilmore Girls. There are town celebrations and everybody knows everybody. I also loved Darcy as a character. She is not afraid to speak her mind. I wasn't too sure about Penn in the beginning but by the end, I was rooting for him so much. This is the second book in a standalone series. While this book can be read by itself we get to see characters from the previous story. I loved all the callbacks to the first book.
Content: closed door, strong language
Thank you to NetGalley and Lindsey Cord. These are my own opinions.

No Vacancy by Lindsey Cord
(The Aveline Series #2)
Rating: 4/5
Release Date: 28 May 2024

Darcy Miller finds solace in the familiar rhythms of her days, tending to animals at her best friend's veterinary clinic and finding comfort in the pages of romance novels alongside her beloved hedgehog, Bernie. With a penchant for the quiet life and a steadfast loyalty to her roots in the quaint town of Aveline, Darcy cherishes the simplicity and familiarity of her surroundings, where time seems to move at a gentler pace and everyone knows each other's name.

However, the tranquility of Aveline is disrupted with the arrival of Penn Murphy, a suave stranger whose presence sparks speculation about his intentions in their close-knit community. Penn, hailing from the bustling city, is singularly focused on advancing his career and becoming wealthy. But when his ambitious plans to overhaul the hardware store owned by Darcy's father come to light, Darcy becomes determined to protect it at any cost.

What begins as a mission to oust Penn from Aveline evolves into a strategic game of wits, as Darcy and Penn find themselves increasingly drawn to each other despite their opposing agendas. As emotions run high and carefully laid plans unravel, both Darcy and Penn are forced to confront their desires and consider what they're truly willing to sacrifice for a chance at happiness and love in the idyllic haven of Aveline.

Darcy and Penn's banter is nothing short of delightful! Their playful exchanges and undeniable chemistry make for an endearing dynamic, even as they tease and challenge each other relentlessly. It's truly entertaining to witness their efforts to conceal their true feelings while simultaneously falling deeper for one another.

The townsfolk and charming setting add layers of humour and warmth to the story, creating a comedic goldmine that had me laughing out loud throughout. Every character contributes to the hilarity, making the narrative all the more engaging and enjoyable.

Overall, the story strikes a perfect balance, offering a satisfying blend of humour, romance, and character development. I'm left feeling thoroughly entertained and content, eagerly anticipating more tales set in this captivating town with its delightful inhabitants!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-Op, and the author, Lindsey Cord, for providing me with an ARC copy in exchange for an honest and fair review.

5/5 ⭐
1/5🌶️

**Tropes**
- Witty Banter
- Slow Burn
- Small Town Romance

**📖 My Thoughts**
Absolutely adorable! I'm a suckered for witty banter and this book gave it to me in spades. I really don't think I could love the FMC any more than I do. She was *chef's kiss*. This is the 2nd book in the series but could definitely be read as a stand-alone. Cannot wait to read more work from this author.



**🌶️ Spice**
Very low on the spice level but I really don't think this story needed any intense spice. The tasteful way every interaction was written was perfect in my opinion. Very glad the author did this.

I really enjoyed reading No Vacancy by Lindsey Cord. The snark and banter between Darcy and Penn was so great and I’m so glad I got to go back to the small town of Aveline! It had all the How To Lose A Guy in 10 Days meets Gilmore Girls vibes I was counting on in this hilarious closed-door rom-com.

Thank you so much to Lindsey Cord, Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op, and NetGalley for the ARC.

This book could be better!

Rating: 3/5 Stars

"No Vacancy" presents the clash between Darcy and Penn,
Darcy's resistance to change and Penn's ambition to transform her family's hardware store. Despite initial animosity, their relationship evolves, though Darcy's dramatic tendencies and stubbornness may deter some readers, as it certainly did me.
While Penn's character offers a refreshing perspective, the narrative loses momentum with a classic third act break up.
Overall, "No Vacancy" provides moments of enjoyment for those seeking a light-hearted read with romantic tension, but its reliance on clichés may hinder full engagement with the story.

I received an ARC copy of this book for free from netgalley and I’m writing this review voluntarily based on my own opinion.

This is my second novel I have read by Lindsey as I only found her books a few weeks ago and I will tell you they are a gem!

Lindsey writes closed door romance novels that are fun, engaging and quirky. Lindsey has such talent in making Avaline feel relatable and realistic to the reader. From the very beginning of this novel to the end I was laughing and hoping for the best for Penn and Darcy.

Darcy is a spunky hometown girl whose father owns the town hardware story that is going up for sale. Penn, is an out of towner who comes to town with the hopes of taking over the property and putting in a restaurant. The banter and tension in this novel is AMAZING and I love how both are willing to give their feelings a shot.


If you are a fan of Gilmore Girls this is for you! It also has great elements similar to How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. I adored this novel and cannot wait for more!! Thank you Lindsey and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this spunky novel!

Darcy is dramatic, hates change, and doesn’t trust people. Penn is a city boy who has come o buy her family’s hardware store and turn it into a hotel.
They both try to mind games with each other but the more time they spend together, the more it becomes real.
I honestly didn’t like Darcy, I wasn’t a fan of her personality, I thought she was overly dramatic, hypocritical and very stubborn. I liked Penn but I wish he ended up with someone else tbh

Nevertheless the book was fun, cringey (because of Darcy so it was on purpose) and good to read until the miscommunication trope and third act breakup hit 😭 then it went downhill from there 🫠

Usually I like a little OM/OW drama but when I’m seeing one of the MCs getting together with someone else I’m done with the book. Penn had the opportunity to but he didn’t take it, instead he realised he wanted Darcy.
THATS HOW IT SHOULD BE DONE
But noooo
I had to sit there and read about how she picked up her old crush and make out with him ugh - now I like Darcy even less than before

Then their make up was TERRIBLE. That’s it?? “I’m sorry too” wtaf 😭✋🏻 Darcy should’ve apologised properly, why did Penn have to do everything when she was equally in the wrong.

I was honestly done with the book at that point. Maybe someone else will like this book, but it just wasn’t for me at all 😭

Lindsey did an amazing job combining Gilmore Girls and How to lose a guy in 10 days it made you escape reality and into a rom-com alternate universe.I love the characters and Aveline sounds like an amazing place to live in.It did not disappoint at any given moment.
When Penny Bear did his grant gesture my heart melted not to mention Cordelia absolute best.
No Vacancy by Lindsey Cord. #NoVacancy #NetGalley
Mini summary
Hedgehog
Childhood store
Rom-coms 2000s
Enemies to Lovers

Was a great fluffy romamce,had me kicking my feet laughing. Overall her writing a beautiful and I would most certainly feed agaon. I felt like I was in the book.

This book really does give off the Gilmore Girls and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days vibe. I love both! I had a harder time connecting with Darcy which made me struggle with the book a little. I loved Penn, there was something about him that made me laugh and fall in love with him. I love a small town like Aveline, add in some romance and a love hate relationship and it makes me happy! This is my first book by Lindsey Cord and I will defiantly read more stories from her again.

This was a strange start that felt discordant with the rest of the book. I found Darcy's character to be quite rude and childish and it didn't translate into banter. I struggled to gel with her so the rest of the story development fell flat for me.

This book was just not for me. I had high hopes for it but Darcy just seems a bit too childish. A lot of immaturity and not really in the cute way. The first chapter was a bit weird like she truly thought she was hit by a car? And continued to go on about it when she clearly over reacted. And her basically lying or making stuff up like a child would do. I don't hate the author as I’m sure others absolutely love this book. It just wasn't for me and I am honest with my feedback.

If you need me, you can find me in the fictional town of Aveline for the rest of forever.

I loved Darcy and Penn's story so much. This felt like the early 2000s rom-com movies that we all know and love.

A very Hallmark movie-esque meet cute where a typical small town girl meets a big city investor. The banter was amazing and I loved the tension. It was the perfect mix of drama and romance. I was giggling and kicking my feet throughout the whole book.

Penn might be my new favorite MMC Lindsey has written and I love all of her characters. Cordelia is by far the best supporting character and she deserves all good things.

This book releases on May 28, 2024 and you should definitely pick it up!

Thank you to Net Galley, the publisher, and Lindsey for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.

3.5⭐️


Darcy no quiere que se venda la ferretería de su papá y cuando se entera que Penn quiere comprarla y convertirla en otra cosa, decide que hará lo imposible por ahuyentarlo, pero él no le pondrá las cosas fáciles

Darcy ideó un plan para correr a Penn del pueblo: hacer lo mismo que Kat H. en como perder un hombre en 10 días.

Odie la escena con Conrad.

Me sorprendió que Penn era un jugagor y también Darcy, los dos no tenían novi@s, ni tenían relaciones sólo sexo sin compromiso. Fue un cambio agradable que la protagonista no estuviera esperando al indicado y que disfrutara su vida sexual. 👏



Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for and honest review.

Thank you to the Author Lindsey Cord, the publisher Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and NetGalley for providing me with an arc in exchange for an honest review. This review is published on GoodReads on 4/30/24. This review will also be published on Amazon once reviews are open.

Lindsey Cord did it again. I couldn't swoon for a book or an author any more than I already am. I had a smile on my face through this whole read. I don't know if it’s because of the little town called Aveline that makes me so happy or the characters that Lindsey creates. But it’s like a hug you didn’t know you needed. She is an auto buy author for me and she never disappoints. I also adore the little easter eggs she leaves in her books about The Vampire Diaries. Girl from my own heart. I really hope this series continues, I cant be without Aveline for too long!!

This book will be released on May 28th, 2024, and I can’t wait for more to read it!

P.S I read this wearing my cozy Meet me in Aveline sweater from Clay and Bella.