Ah, autumn. The season of crisp air, pumpkin-spiced everything, and romance novels as warm and cozy as your favorite sweater. If you’re anything like me, your idea of a perfect fall day involves a stack of books, a steaming cup of something delicious, and possibly a small-town hero with a tortured past who just needs the right woman to make him whole. Luckily, I’ve got three upcoming fall releases that’ll have you swooning faster than you can say “pumpkin patch.” Let’s dive into the magic.
The Pumpkin Spice Café: TikTok Made Me Buy It by Laurie Gilmore
Dream Harbor’s Sweetest Love Story
If pumpkin spice lattes and small-town charm are your jam, then Laurie Gilmore’s The Pumpkin Spice Café” is the perfect fall escape. Jeanie, freshly burned out from her monotonous desk job, moves to Dream Harbor to take over her aunt’s café. What could go wrong, right? Enter Logan, the town’s grumpy, too-handsome-for-his-own-good farmer. He’s determined to steer clear of the local gossip mill, but Jeanie—with her sunshiny attitude and relentless optimism—is not going to make it that easy. What follows is a delightful grumpy/sunshine dynamic, full of tension, cozy moments, and pumpkin spice lattes on every page. Trust me, you’ll be craving a PSL in no time. Will Jeanie’s upbeat nature melt Logan’s broody exterior, or is this a romance doomed to fail? This book will warm your heart like your first sip of fall.
“Fall I Want: A Small-Town Billionaire Romcom” by Lyra Parish
Billionaire in a Flannel—Yes, Please
Zane Alexander, a heartbroken billionaire looking for a fresh start, retreats to Cozy Creek, a small town as picturesque as an autumn postcard. He expects peace and quiet, but instead, he meets her. The fake-girlfriend-to-real-girlfriend trope has never felt so perfect for fall. Our heroine is witty, sarcastic, and totally over her ex, until Zane steps in with a plan to save her from an awkward encounter. What starts as a fake relationship to throw off their exes turns into something real, with spicy chemistry and autumn bonfires that’ll make you wish you were the one holding hands with Zane under the golden leaves. The best part? Zane falls first, and harder. If you love billionaires who aren’t afraid to show their soft side, this one’s for you. Grab your fuzzy socks because this book is all cozy vibes and swoon-worthy moments.
Take It or Leaf It by Laney Hatcher
Grumpy Farmer, Meet Sunshine Tourist
There’s just something about a grumpy farmer, isn’t there? In Take It or Leaf It, we meet William Clark IV, a former major league pitcher turned reluctant apple farmer in Kirby Falls. His days of striking out have left him cynical and brooding—until Becca Kernsy rolls into town with her unrelenting positivity. What starts as Becca’s mission to get William to smile soon turns into something more, as she falls in love with not just the town, but the bearded, flannel-wearing man who can’t seem to resist her.This book is the epitome of grumpy-sunshine perfection, set against the backdrop of a small town that feels like fall in every way possible. But beware, there’s a looming expiration date on their romance, and I’m already biting my nails to see if William can find his happy ending before Becca packs her bags.
Closing Thoughts: Cuffing Season Never Looked So Good
So, whether you’re team pumpkin spice or just here for the flannel-clad hunks with baggage, these fall romances are bound to make your September and October much more interesting. It’s cuffing season, people, and what better way to get in the mood than with a steamy romance (or three)? Now go forth, pick your favorite, and get ready to fall in love—just don’t blame me when you end up binge-reading by the fireplace.
Until next time, keep your heart open and your coffee spiced.
