Falling Leaves & New Beginnings

By C Stoica

Some seasons change everything...

Caf owner Harper Collins has built a peaceful life in Willow Creek-warm coffee, falling leaves, and the comforting rhythm of small-town autumn. She's sworn off surprises, chaos, and especially heartbreak. But when Ethan Brooks, her childhood friend and almost-something-more, returns after years away, the past she's carefully tucked away stirs like leaves in the wind.

Ethan is older now. Steadier. Carrying regrets he never meant to leave behind. And when the two are unexpectedly paired to help plan the town's beloved Harvest Fair, Harper finds herself facing more than lanterns, cinnamon rolls, and community chaos. She's facing the truth she's avoided for years.

As lanterns glow along the forest trail and the crisp autumn nights grow deeper, Harper must choose between guarding her heart... or risking it for the second chance she never thought she'd get.

A tender, cozy romance filled with small-town charm, emotional healing, and the gentle magic of fall. Perfect for fans of sweet, heartwarming love stories.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GMQMN2FQ
• ISBN13: 9798247670360
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"