Falling for Autumn

Every fall, Willow Creek comes alive with the Autumn Festival—pumpkins on every porch, golden leaves swirling through the streets, and the scent of apple cider in the air. For Emma Carter, owner of the town's flower shop, it's always been her favorite season. She loves decorating the shop windows, arranging bouquets of fiery mums, and soaking in the cozy charm that autumn brings. But this year feels different. When Emma is unexpectedly paired with her best friend, Luke Bennett—the town's dependable carpenter—to co-chair the festival committee, their easy friendship begins to shift. Between late-night planning sessions, shared laughter under twinkling lights, and stolen moments that feel far too tender to ignore, Emma starts to realize that the season isn't the only thing changing. Luke has loved Emma quietly for years, never daring to risk the friendship that means everything to him. But as the festival draws near, the truth in his heart becomes harder to hide. Set against the backdrop of crisp autumn days and cozy small-town traditions, Falling for Autumn is a sweet friends-to-lovers romance about taking chances, discovering love where you least expect it, and finding that sometimes the best season of your life begins when you finally fall.