Via Dalton has sworn off men to focus on the two things she loves most: her quirky cat café, Pawsitive Vibes, and the charming town of Pecan Corner, Ohio. But her peaceful world is shaken when Earl Brewster, the owner of the beloved Second Chapter Books next door, passes away. Via is determined to buy the shop and preserve Earl's legacy, but her plans hit a snag in the form of a tall, handsome, and completely unexpected heir.
Leo Brewster's life is thriving in LA, and the last thing he needs is an inheritance in the middle-of-nowhere, Ohio. But the alternative--letting his estranged mother inherit--has him packing his bags to receive the inheritance, quickly sell it off to the highest bidder, and hightail it back to LA. What he didn't count on was the list of stipulations in the will that has him staying in the small town for a month. Oh, and the determined, sunny café owner next door who refuses to let him destroy the town's heart without a fight.
Desperate to convince Leo the bookstore is vital to her community, Via challenges Leo to complete her Autumn Bucket List. As they navigate corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and fall festivals, Leo begins to see the magic in Pecan Corner--and in Via. Despite her vow to stay single and his plan to leave, the attraction between them simmers like hot cider.
Can a season of small-town charm convince a city boy to stay, or will Via lose both the bookstore and her heart?
Grab a warm drink and curl up with this delightful grumpy/sunshine, opposites-attract story of unexpected love and small-town charm.
Kathleen Fuller is a USA Today bestselling author of cozy contemporary romance, sweet romantic comedies, and heartwarming, kisses-only love stories. With more than two million books sold, she writes charming small-town romances filled with unforgettable characters, laugh-out-loud moments, romantic tension, and happily-ever-afters worth waiting for. Her contemporary romance novels include Autumn at the Cat Cafe, Behind Enemy Bylines, So Into You, and the beloved Maple Falls Romance series, featuring Hooked on You, Much Ado About a Latte, Sold on Love, and Two to Tango. Kathleen is also known for her bestselling Amish romance and inspirational fiction, including the Amish of Birch Creekand Amish of Marigold series. Visit her online at KathleenFuller.com; Instagram: @kathleen_fuller_writes; Facebook: @WriterKathleenFuller; X: @TheKatJam.