43 Must-Read Fall Romance Novels In 2025

Are you ready to dive into the magical world of romance books set in the fall?

If you’re anything like me, you’ll absolutely adore getting lost in the pages of these best books set in the fall.

Not only are these romance books the perfect addition to your fall reading list but also for any time of the year when you feel like cozy up with a good book.

So grab a cup of your favorite hot beverage, settle into your comfiest chair, and let’s embark on an adventure through these cozy romance books.

Let’s fall in love with fall season all over again!

Best Fall Romance Novels My Picks

The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston

In Ashley Poston’s The Dead Romantics, young woman Florence Day, a jaded ghostwriter who’s lost faith in love, faces a career crisis. When her editor refuses an extension, she returns to her hometown for the first time in a decade to help her family bury her beloved father.

There, she encounters a ghost, her former editor, with unfinished business. As romance and the supernatural collide, Florence reevaluates her beliefs in this enchanting tale of love’s unexpected resurrection.

There are so many things to love this cozy read. The best part is that it’s a small town romance with many lively characters.

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Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte

The first cozy fall romance book, Pumpkin Everything, is set in the charming world of New Hampshire.

Amy Fox just called off her fall wedding, now with a broken heart and a nasty case of writer’s block. The last thing she wants to do is return to her hometown, a place filled with pumpkin spice galore.

But when her grandfather takes an unexpected detour through a Dunkin Donuts, smashing right through the front windows, Amy has no choice but to make the five-hundred-mile journey to her hometown of Autumnboro

Her beloved childhood house is at stake, along with her grandpa’s independence. The catch? She’ll have to face her childhood best friend and first love, Kit Parker, whom she once left without a word.

Beth Labonte’s Pumpkin Everything is the perfect small-town, second-chance romance that’s as comforting as a pumpkin spice latte.

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October Kiss by Kristen Ethridge

Poppy is still figuring out her life. Nothing seems to work out. Yet, she approaches life with enthusiasm.

On the other hand, Ryan has been consumed by his work since the loss of his wife, driven by the desire to secure his children’s future.

When Poppy becomes a short-term nanny for Ryan’s children, she brings much-needed fun and laughter into their lives. Despite her resistance to commitment, Poppy finds herself forming a deep attachment to the children and, surprisingly, to their father, Ryan.

This unexpected connection forces her to reevaluate her outlook on life.

October Kiss is one such autumn romance that reflects on the transformative power of love. Filled with humor, warmth, and a Hallmark original recipe for Pumpkin Soup, it’s truly a sweep autumn escape.

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Love in Writing by Dana LeCheminant

Love in Writing by Dana LeCheminant explores the unexpected twists of fate and the transformative power of love.

Allie, who has sworn off dating, finds herself in a predicament when the cute and shy Ben strikes up a conversation with her at the grocery store.

Ben has secretly admired Allie from afar for months, and their chance encounter presents a golden opportunity. When an ex-lover resurfaces and Allie’s mother tries to set her up with a neighbor, Allie convinces Ben to be her fake boyfriend to fend off unwanted advances.

As they navigate the complexities of their pretend relationship, Allie and Ben discover a deep connection and embark on a journey of self-discovery together. What starts as a weekend of deception evolves into weeks of genuine companionship as they explore who they want to be individually and as a couple.

Love in Writing is a fake-relationship trope with avaiorus themes friendship and romance.

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Best fall-themed Romance Novels to Read

A Proposal They Can’t Refuse by Natalie Caña

A Proposal They Can’t Refuse is an enemies-to-lovers, fake relationship rom-com featuring a Puerto Rican chef.

Kamilah Vega is determined to save her family’s restaurant in the face of neighborhood gentrification. Her challenge? Convincing her stubborn grandfather to update the place for the Fall Foodie Tour. There’s just one catch: her grandfather insists she marry Liam Kane, the grandson of his best friend, the one person Kamilah can’t stand.

Faced with the threat of losing their shared business space, Kamilah and Liam hatch a plan to fake an engagement, hoping to outsmart their scheming grandfathers. However, as they navigate this tangled web of deceit, they discover that their arrangement may lead to more than they ever bargained for.

A Proposal They Can’t Refuse is the perfect autumn romance featuring pumpkin patch, apple picking, and many wonderful array of characters.

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Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr

Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr is a captivating contemporary romance novel set in the cozy town of Virgin River. It tells the story of Kelly Matlock, a talented sous-chef from San Francisco who experiences a sudden health scare at work, prompting her to reevaluate her life and priorities.

Seeking refuge and solace, Kelly retreats to her sister Jillian’s home in Virgin River. There, she finds comfort in tending to the garden and cooking with heirloom vegetables, but she also struggles with a sense of aimlessness in this tranquil town.

Kelly’s life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Lief Holbrook, a handsome widower.

Despite their differences, Kelly is drawn to Lief in a way she can’t resist. However, Lief’s rebellious stepdaughter, Courtney’s behavior presents challenges that Kelly has never encountered before.

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The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller

If you could capture autumn vibes in a book, this would be it. The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living is filled with cozy autumn vibes and mouth-watering food descriptions.

We follow Olivia Rawlings, a gifted pastry chef in Boston. After her career takes a downturn Livvy escapes to the picturesque town of Guthrie, Vermont, where her best friend, Hannah, resides.

What begins as a temporary getaway transforms into a more permanent adventure when she gets a job at Sugar Maple Inn.

With her finances in shambles and her city career in jeopardy, Livvy seizes the opportunity. Accompanied by her exuberant dog, Salty, Livvy moves into a sugarhouse on the inn’s property and whips up tantalizing desserts for the townsfolk.

With the comforting aromas of the kitchen, the lively sounds of local music, and the fresh orchard air, Livvy learns the beauty of small-town life in New England.

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A Pumpkin and a Patch by Jennifer Peel

Jennifer Peel’s charming romantic comedy, A Pumpkin and a Patch, introduces Josie Peterson, forever branded as “Reece the Rogue Pirate Girl” due to a teenage story.

Despite her talent for crafting charming tales about her family’s pumpkin patch, she’s saddled with this infamous past. To complicate matters, Reece Cavanaugh, the real-life inspiration, is now a lawyer representing Josie’s ex-fiancé.

When Reece’s endearing daughter becomes Josie’s student, she can no longer hide behind banana displays. As Josie gets to know Reece for who he truly is, not the fantasy figure, her feelings take an unexpected turn. But can she break the rules and make her storybook romance come true?

A Pumpkin and a Patch is a contemporary romance, truly brimming with fall vibes, inviting you to cozy up.

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Pumpkin Spice and Not So Nice by Becky Monson

Pumpkin Spice and Not So Nice is the story of Jenna Peterson who has a knack for Dating Emotionally Unavailable Men”. It seems that she’s mastered the art of transforming dysfunctional men into Prince Charmings who promptly break her heart.

She’s almost given up on real love, finding solace in her obsession with Turkish dramas.

However, her life takes an unexpected twist when she stumbles upon a mysterious fifty-dollar bill with a handwritten note, mistakenly donated to her family’s pumpkin patch.

The note’s owner? The enigmatic Aidan St. Claire, is undeniably attractive and emotionally distant.

Jenna grapples with whether to walk away or unravel Aidan’s secrets. Despite her resolve, she’s drawn to him, especially as they kindle passion on cozy fall nights.

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The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic by Linsey Hall

Want to read a fun and lighthearted romance to read in the fall season? Then

Linsey Hall’s The Modern Girl’s Guide to Magic is just the right book.

Aria is a charmingly chaotic witch who’s a complete magical disaster. She’s the black sheep in a family of witches, notorious for spells that backfire. To keep herself out of trouble, she’s established three golden rules: avoid magic, steer clear of magical competitions, and never, ever fall for Callan Hawthorne, the billionaire mage she’s despised for years.

But fate has other plans. She finds herself in a predicament that threatens to break all her rules. To save her family’s magical potion shop, Seaside Spells, she must return to Charming Cove, a village filled with ancient pubs and irreverent familiars. Here, she’ll face Witch Weekly’s Sexiest Man of the Year and enter a high-stakes magical competition.

The plan sounds fine, but things are about to get magical, unpredictable, and definitely not fine.

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Meet Me on Love Lane by Nina Bocci

From the USA TODAY bestselling author of On the Corner of Love and Hate comes a feel -good romance with a small-town charm.

After being fired, broke, and blacklisted by her former boss in New York City, Charlotte Bishop is about to get back to her hometown.

There is nothing much to be excited about her hometown of Hope Lake, PA, or at least that’s what she thought. Once home she is pleasantly surprised to find a thriving community.

Her earlier plans get canceled when she unexpectedly reconnects with her childhood friends and her beloved grandmother. She even stumbles upon her dream job, running the local florist shop. And the best part of all, Charlotte finds herself torn between two of Hope Lake’s golden citizens – the adored high school English teacher and the charming town doctor.

Nina Bocci weaves humor and heart into this enchanting story, making Meet Me on Love Lane a must-read for fans of Josie Silver and Sally Thorne.

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The Make Up by Hailey Gardiner

The Make Up is a standalone novel that promises a captivating journey of love, friendship, and the complexities of resisting temptation.

For Chloe, the opportunity of a lifetime arises when her high school best friend, Hunter Ward, offers her a role as the lead love interest in a music video he’s directing. The catch? She must convincingly act like she’s in love with him, all while hiding her genuine feelings.

She’s witnessed Hunter’s magnetic charm in action and watched countless admirers swoon over him, and now she’s the one facing the full force of his allure.

The Make Up is a friends-to-lovers romance filled with sizzling chemistry

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November 9 by Colleen Hoover

In Colleen Hoover’s captivating novel, November 9, the lives of Fallon and Ben intersect on the eve of her cross-country move. Their immediate and intense connection leads them to spend Fallon’s final day in Los Angeles together, sparking a creative flame in Ben’s aspiring novelist heart. Her eventful life becomes the muse he’s always yearned for.

Year after year, they reunite on the same date, their connection deepening despite the challenges of their separate lives and relationships. But as time passes, doubts begin to creep in.

Fallon questions if Ben has been crafting a perfect narrative.

Colleen Hoover weaves a memorable and thought-provoking love story with heartwarming moments and plot twists.

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Autumn Getaway by Jennifer Gracen

Jennifer Gracen’s cozy romance novel is the story of Lydia, a newly divorced mother who is in the early stages of rebuilding her life.

Her college roommate’s wedding presents a welcome opportunity for a getaway with old friends at a picturesque Connecticut manor. It’s a chance to escape and rejuvenate.

At the wedding, Lydia meets Sam, a handsome friend of the groom. Their instant connection ignites a complex mix of hope and hesitation. Lydia’s divorce is fresh, and the prospect of romance feels both exciting and daunting. With encouragement from her friends, she summons the courage to open her heart to Sam.

As the magical weekend draws to a close, reality sets in. Sam must return to Chicago, and Lydia faces the complexities of her life in New York, including her young son. The question looms: Can their newfound connection withstand the trials of distance and the baggage of their pasts?

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A Very Perry Wedding by Marie Landry

In A Very Perry Wedding, the protagonist Willow Stewart has achieved her lifelong dream of opening a successful café in her hometown, and while her life is mainly centered around work, she’s finally taking some weekends off to celebrate her best friend’s upcoming wedding.

Amidst these celebrations, she finds herself drawn to Jasper Perry, the brother of the groom. Despite Jasper’s initial stiffness and formality, there’s a mutual attraction between them that’s hard to ignore. As they spend more time together, Jasper reveals a side of himself that he doesn’t often show to others.

However, there’s a significant obstacle in their budding relationship – Jasper’s life and job are in Toronto, a place and lifestyle that Willow left behind and has never looked back on. The question arises: will Willow have to give up her newfound love interest, Jasper, as well?

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Falling Inn Love by Erin Branscom

The first book in Erin Branscom’s Freedom Valley Series is the perfect cozy fall vibes book that reads like a Hallmark movie.

Meet Beth, a struggling romance author still grappling with the unbearable tragedy of losing her family. Her solace lies in her writing, but life takes an unexpected turn when she finds herself stranded in Freedom Valley, New Hampshire. There, a charming, green-eyed, flannel-clad innkeeper named Evan comes to her rescue.

Evan, a former marine, has taken over his family’s struggling inn after the sudden loss of his father. With finances dwindling, Beth agrees to help Evan run the inn in exchange for room and board. She plans to keep her guard up, avoiding emotional entanglements, but Evan is determined to show her the love she deserves.

Falling Inn Love is a forced-proximity, small-town romance novel filled with themes of found family, redemption, and the power of love.

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An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson

An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson follows Juliet, a divorcee seeking a roommate, and her newfound friendship with Floz.

Juliet’s twin brother, Guy, falls for Floz, while their friend Steve has feelings for Juliet. Miscommunications and hidden emotions create drama while a surprising discovery adds complexity.

Milly Johnson’s writing captures the essence of autumn, making it a cozy read for those who enjoy stories of love and connection.

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Maple Sugar Crush by Beth Labonte

Maple Sugar Crush by Beth Labonte is a heartwarming Thanksgiving romance that follows Josie Morgan, a lottery winner wary of love, as she fakes a relationship with Riley Parker to avoid her family’s matchmaking.

Their arrangement starts with money but grows into something deeper, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the White Mountains in New Hampshire. It’s a sweet and cozy read that explores the true meaning of the holiday season and the possibility of finding love when you least expect it.

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The Best Days of Our Lives by Lucy Diamond

The Best Days of Our Lives by Lucy Diamond is a poignant and emotionally charged novel that explores the complexities of family drama, grief, and the secrets that bind and sometimes tear loved ones apart.

The story revolves around Leni McKenzie, a 35-year-old woman whose life takes a tragic turn when she is knocked off her bike, leaving her family shattered and struggling to come to terms with their loss.

Leni and her sister Alice were not just siblings; they were best friends. However, as Alice attempts to cope with her grief, she realizes that there may have been aspects of Leni’s life she didn’t fully understand. In her quest to uncover the truth about her sister’s final weeks, Alice finds herself facing more questions than answers.

The Best Days of Our Lives is one of the most moving books on the list of romance books set in the fall. It’s one such book that reminds us of the importance of communication, understanding, and forgiveness within a family.

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It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas

It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas is one of the captivating historical romance novels that takes place in the glittering world of London’s aristocracy.

Lillian Bowman, an independent and bold American, is thrust into London society. The most critical of her critics is Marcus, Lord Westcliff, a snobbish and aristocratic gentleman who believes that Lillian doesn’t fit into their world.

Their unexpected encounter in a garden leads to a passionate moment that neither can forget, even though they seem to despise each other.

It Happened One Autumn is a historical fiction set in England, with an autumn theme. There are also themes of forbidden love, and passion.

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Autumn Dreams at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett

In Autumn Dreams at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett, forty-three-year-old protagonist Nerissa Morgan finds herself stuck in a rut.

With her boss retiring and rumors of a new doctor coming to take over her practice management role, Nerissa is faced with the prospect of significant change, whether she’s ready for it or not.

Autumn Dreams at Mermaids Point is a heartfelt and uplifting tale set against the backdrop of a picturesque seaside village.

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The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie

The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie is the first book in a captivating new series that follows the lives of four young women facing destitution and their journey to transform their fortunes and find love.

The story begins with Abigail Chantry, a governess who is determined to rescue her sister and two close friends from financial ruin. Desperate to find something valuable to sell, Abigail breaks into an empty mansion, only to discover Lady Beatrice Davenham, the neglected owner of the house. Appalled by Lady Beatrice’s situation, Abigail takes charge and, with Lady Beatrice’s willing cooperation, they devise a plan to pose as her “nieces,” thus averting disaster for all involved.

The Autumn Bride is a slow-burn romance set against a backdrop of autumn .

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Not Just Gal Pals by Elizabeth Luly

Not Just Gal Pals by Elizabeth Luly is a beautiful sapphic fall rom-com that will make you crave cozy moments in front of a log fire with a steaming mug of cider.

Jenny Lynton never expected to become an influencer, but circumstances led her down that path. When a social media mishap nearly derails her career, she finds herself stuck in her hometown, Sapphire Springs, New York, to weather the storm.

In a bid to distract herself from her troubles, Jenny’s agent suggests a fling with a rugged lumberjack. However, after a series of disastrous dates, Jenny decides to give up on flings altogether. The problem is, that Sapphire Springs doesn’t have many lumberjacks, but it does have “Lumberjanes.”

Not Just Gal Pals is a perfect read for those who appreciate sapphic romance, fall vibes, and the warmth of love in unexpected places.

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A Sweet Alaskan Fall by Jennifer Snow

A Sweet Alaskan Fall is the next book in Jennifer Snow’s Wild River series, a heartwarming story of second chances, personal growth, and the power of love in the picturesque setting of Wild River, Alaska.

The story revolves around Montana, an adventurous soul forced to pause her extreme sports pursuits due to an injury. She finds solace teaching base-jumping classes in Wild River, living next door to Eddie, a reserved police officer secretly in love with her.

Eddie’s plans to leave for a new job crumble after a violent incident, leading to self-doubt. Montana becomes his guiding light on a journey of healing and self-discovery.

A Sweet Alaskan Fall promises an emotional tale of resilience, friendship, and love amidst stunning scenery.

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The Dating Prohibition by Taj McCoy

The Dating Prohibition is a cozy fall romcom about Kendra who dreams of opening her own speakeasy-style supper club. Back in her hometown she feels stuck in her brother’s shadow and tired of being called by her old nickname. Then she reconnects with BJ, her childhood crush and her brother’s best friend. The chemistry between them is real but he says she is off limits. As Kendra’s business struggles she has to decide if she will leave again or take a chance on love and her future. This is a great pick if you love romance books about family pressure, and second chances set in autumn.

In this spicy new rom-com, an ambitious entrepreneur working to get her speakeasy supper club off the ground is pushed off balance when her childhood crush turns up, hotter than ever––then tells her she’s off-limits.

Now that Kendra’s returned home, she can’t help feeling like a kid again—back in her big brother’s shadow, trying to get her restaurant off the ground while his new venture is flying high right out the gate. It doesn’t help that everyone refuses to stop calling her Keke, the childhood nickname she loathes.

The only bright spot is her longtime crush BJ. He’s been her big brother’s best friend for most of her life, and he’s always been that cool, chill guy who was easy to talk to and made her laugh. Now he’s looking at her like she’s all grown up, and there’s nothing childish about the chemistry brewing between them. Even better, he takes her dreams seriously, and he’s ready to help her make her supper club a reality.

But then BJ extinguishes the sparks flying between them, insisting nothing romantic can ever happen because she’s “off limits.” As her investors fall through and her best chance at fulfilling her professional dreams points toward leaving home again for a fresh start, will BJ be ready for love before Kendra moves on? Or will he sweep her off her feet when she least expects it?

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There’s Pumpkin About You by Athena Carstairs

There’s Pumpkin Abo ut You is a small town fall romance about Wren who wants to prove herself as a party planner. The perfect spot for her big event is Goldleaf Pumpkin Farm but first she has to convince August the grumpy farmer to help her. They clash right away but their banter soon turns into feelings. This is a fun enemies to lovers story with all the pumpkin patch vibes you want in cozy fall romance books.

One determined party planner + one grumpy pumpkin farmer = a fall to remember…

Given the chance to plan her bestie’s 30th birthday bash, Wren Southwick is determined to create an experience so big and so bold that the name of her party planning business spreads beyond the confines of her own small town.

The key to her plan? The Finch family’s Goldleaf Pumpkin Farm. It’s not just the perfect venue but also the perfect supply partner for the autumnal-themed bash Wren envisions. But to get what she wants – and needs – she’ll have to get gorgeous grouch August Finch on board.

The table is set, and the battle is about to begin … but who will fall first?

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Love and Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow by Victoria Walters

Love and Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow is a sweet romance about Willow who is trying to save her family farm by opening a pumpkin patch cafe. The town thinks she is crazy and she only has weeks to prove them wrong. Dylan, a big city property consultant, tells her she should sell but Willow challenges him to stay and watch her succeed. As the two work side by side Willow discovers that fall is not just about hard work but also about second chances at love.

I remembered my mum telling me that autumn was a chance for nature, and for people, to let go of anything that was holding them back…

Willow Connor has one shot to save her family’s farm – turning it into Birchbrook’s first ever pumpkin patch. There’s just one problem: she has exactly zero pumpkins and only six weeks to make it happen. Everyone in the close-knit town thinks she’s crazy, but she’s determined to prove them wrong.

Enter Dylan Henderson, a hotshot property consultant with a clipboard full of reasons why selling is the smarter choice. Determined to stand her ground, Willow makes him a bold offer – stay and watch her turn the farm around. To her surprise, he agrees.

Now, as Willow throws everything into making her pumpkin patch a success (even if it means buying every pumpkin in the county), she also finds herself learning a thing or two from Dylan – about business, about ambition… and maybe about love?

Will she save the farm and prove everyone wrong? And when the deal is up, will Dylan walk away – or has he found something worth sticking around for?

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Kindling by Bonnie Woods

Kind l ing is a romance set in the Scottish Highlands about Harper who wanted a quiet fall writing retreat. Instead she finds out her rental cabin was a scam and ends up stranded in the woods. She is rescued by Fraser a local woodcutter who reluctantly lets her stay in his tiny cabin. Harper wants to break through his gruff exterior and soon finds that sparks fly every time they are together.

Sparks will fly, even without firewood…When city-girl Harper arrives in the Caledonian Forest in Scotland, her hopes for her holiday are quickly dashed. She’d planned a whimsical, autumnal writing retreat, to finish her novel. But ghosted by her scammer rental host, she discovers that the cosy log cabin she’d booked for her solo getaway does not actually exist. Miles away from any hotel, she wanders through the woods until she finds the hot local woodcutter Fraser.

The last thing Fraser needs right now is a pretty girl distracting him, but he can’t leave Harper stranded. So he reluctantly allows Harper to stay in his tiny lumberjack’s cabin for the night. He will sleep at his house outside the forest, then return tomorrow to turf Harper out so he can get back to his strenuous task of splitting logs for the locals’ firewood.

But once Harper sees Fraser’s axe swing, she is determined to cut through his gruff exterior. She has a feeling this man might be the perfect cure for her writer’s block.

Fraser can’t help inviting Harper to extend her one-night stay to two, then three, then four. And with every tree he fells, he’s starting to wonder if he’s falling harder.

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The Friendly Fall by Kristine W. Joy

The Friendly Fall is a small town fake dating romance with all the cozy fall vibes. After moving in with her grandmother, the heroine is rescued by the local firefighter who also happens to be the handyman hired to fix her ramp. They become friends but when her parents think they are more than friends she agrees to a fake relationship. Soon their pretend romance feels real and she has to decide if she is ready to risk her heart again. If you are a fan of lighthearted clean romance books set in fall will love this one.

Swearing off men was easy—until the small-town fireman became my unexpected hero.

When I arrive in the small town of West Falls to live with my Granny, I’m determined to move past the job loss and breakup that brought me here.

But it only takes a fall through a ramp and a call to the local fire department to realize my streak of bad luck isn’t over.

To my surprise, the firefighter who rescues me turns out to be the same handyman my granny hires to fix the ramp he saved me from.

There’s something different about him—he’s warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind.

As our friendship grows, everyone around us seems to think we’re more than friends.

Despite my vow to stay single and avoid heartbreak, I can’t ignore the mounting pressure from my parents. And when a misunderstanding leads them to believe we’re a couple, I see an opportunity to ease their worries.

Just one weekend of fake dating should do the trick. Then we can pretend it never happened.

But what if our fake romance blurs the lines between friendship and love?

The Friendly Fall is a standalone small town, fake dating, closed-door romcom. It’s got all the cozy fall vibes you love and a cinnamon roll hero that will steal your heart.

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Cinnamon Roll Set Up by Genny Carrick

Cinnamon Roll Set Up is a friends-to-lovers romance about a girl who prefers book boyfriends to real ones. When her best friend Miles needs a date for an awards ceremony, she offers to play matchmaker for his shy bookstore owner crushes. But when she suspects Miles is sabotaging his dates, she has to go to the gala with him herself. She soon realizes she’s not impartial at all, she’s very partial to Miles. This is a sweet, cozy romance with a low-key “cinnamon roll” hero.

Give me a book boyfriend over a real guy any day.

After the way my parents destroyed their marriage, I prefer my romance fictional—for myself, anyway. When my best friend, Miles, needs a date to an awards ceremony, I’m more than willing to set him up. I’m his ideal matchmaker because I know the shy bookstore owner better than anyone, and I’m completely impartial.

He agrees on one condition—if my setups don’t work out, I’ll be his date to the gala. No problem. Finding him the perfect match will be easy. He’s the kind of low-key hot cinnamon roll that makes bookish girls everywhere swoon. Who wouldn’t fall for Miles?

But I start to suspect he’s sabotaging his dates so I’ll have to go to the gala with him. And I might not be as eager to set him up as I thought I was.

Because it turns out, I’m not impartial at all. I’m very, very partial to Miles. He’s better than any imaginary book boyfriend I could dream up.

But if our not-so fictional romance falls apart? I’m not ready for the very real heartache.

Cinnamon Roll Set Up is a matchmaking gone wrong, friends to more romcom with sizzling kisses but no spice.

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Cinnamon and Spice Conundrum by Leah Busboom

Cinnamon and Spice Conundrum is a small-town romcom about Sadie, the owner of a cozy café, and Ryan, a billionaire in disguise. Ryan hides his true identity as a barista named Jack to avoid publicity, but the plan goes sideways when Sadie starts falling for him. As they navigate small-town chaos, frothy lattes, and quirky misunderstandings, romance brews in the most unexpected ways. This is a funny, lighthearted story full of witty banter, charming café vibes, and secret identities.

He’s running from his true identity. She’s falling for his fake persona. Oops! That wasn’t part of the plan.

In the heart of quirky Pinecone Pines, meet Sadie, the charming proprietor of the Cinnamon & Spice Café, where an unexpected romance is starting to brew. Little does Sadie know that the fascinating barista she’s falling for isn’t her brother’s assistant—he’s none other than Ryan Turnbill, elusive and eligible billionaire CEO, incognito.

Ryan, in a bid to dodge unwanted publicity, schemes with Sadie’s brother to don a frumpy cardigan and hide out as Sadie’s new barista, all while pretending to be the lowly, humble, and underpaid assistant Jack. As Ryan, aka Jack, navigates the world of frothy lattes and delectable pastries, he finds himself entangled in a caffeinated comedy of errors.

Get ready for a romcom filled with belly laughs, witty banter, and a pinch of chaos, where what seems like a harmless little white lie creates a conundrum that Ryan didn’t see coming—and a broken heart that Sadie may never get over.

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Catch and Keep by Erin Hahn

Catch and Keep is a small-town romance about Maren, a woman who’s left her old life behind to run a rundown bait shop she inherited. She meets Josiah, a single dad and local resort owner, and their connection is instant. As they grow closer, they must figure out if their easy, natural chemistry can turn into a lasting love. This is a swoony, cozy story with heartfelt moments, single-dad romance, and a heroine learning to take control of her life.

In Erin Hahn’s latest cozy, swoony romance, Maren Laughlin has been fishing her whole life, but she’s finally ready to be caught.

At thirty-three, Maren Laughlin’s just turned down her boyfriend’s proposal, walked away from her decade-long position as a park ranger, and returned to her childhood playground in Northern Wisconsin to accept her inheritance: a decrepit waterfront bait shop. After a lifetime of letting things happen to her, she’s ready to start making her own moves, even if everyone else thinks she’s making the wrong ones. Well, not everyone—at least the local heartstopper and resort owner is on her side.

Josiah Cole has made some missteps in his life, but he’s proud of what he has: two awesome kids and the keys to the kind of getaway spot that has families coming back every summer– their up north home away from home. After his marriage dissolved, leaving him a single dad, he feels he’s the last person to judge Maren for her recent transformation (even if his best friend, her brother, wants him to feel otherwise). Besides, he genuinely likes having her around. She’s a breath of fresh air, his kids adore her (not to mention her dog, Rogers), and it doesn’t hurt that she’s beautiful.

Things between Maren and Joe are easy. So easy, they’re fully immersed in the middle before they even decide to begin. It’s not a question of should they, but rather can they make it last? Are things too easy, or is this just how real love works? In Erin Hahn’s heartwarmingly sexy Catch and Keep, Maren and Joe have to be brave enough to find out.

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Can’t Help Falling in Love by Sophie Sullivan

Can’t Help Falling in Love is a flirty, fall-set romcom about Lexi, a struggling waitress, and Will, the heir to a major company. After a misunderstanding at a party, they’re forced into a fake engagement while navigating their own feelings. As Lexi steps into Will’s glamorous world and they juggle pretense with attraction, romance blooms in surprising ways. This story has fall vibes, pumpkin-spice moments and plenty of sweet, awkward chemistry.

A struggling waitress and the heir to a major Seattle company stumble into a high-profile fake engagement while simultaneously trying to keep up with their own love lives in this flirty fall rom-com!

Lexi Danby is looking for some no-strings, fall fun. Once a college track star, she was forced to drop out when her father passed away. Now she’s trying to make ends meet while putting herself through school and caring for her grieving mother. When her comically bad waitressing lands her directly in the path of a handsome, charming stranger named Will, Lexi may just have found the distraction she’s been looking for. Their first date looks promising until a misunderstanding at a party thrusts Lexi and Will into a fake engagement they can’t talk themselves out of. And Will turns out to be a member of Seattle royalty.

Will Grand is heir to a major company, and Seattle’s most eligible bachelor. But he’s been placed in charge of an important merger with a company that values family above all else, and needs to show them that he’s settled down. While a fake engagement is advantageous from a business standpoint, it’s not so great for a budding relationship with a woman who’s wary of commitment. With a woman who Will is beginning to care about much more than he could have anticipated.

As Lexi gets a taste of Will’s glamorous world and the pair keeps up the pretense of their fake engagement for the press, they decide to see where a more casual relationship takes them out of the spotlight. And amid apple picking in comfy flannels, outdoor breweries in the crisp air, and fun Halloween preparations, Lexi starts to realize the scariest part of the season might just be taking a chance on love.

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Picture Perfect Autumn by Shelley Noble

Picture Perfect Autumn is a romance about Dani, a Manhattan photographer who discovers a set of old photos that inspire her to visit a coastal Rhode Island town. There she meets Lawrence, a reclusive man haunted by his past. As Dani pushes to learn from him, their mentorship grows into something deeper, but obstacles arise when Lawrence’s estranged grandson appears. This story is cozy and atmospheric, with art, autumn settings, and a slow-building romance.

A Manhattan photographer finds inspiration and new possibilities in a Gothic Rhode Island beach house in this uplifting fall-set read from New York Times bestselling author Shelley Noble. Dani Campbell is the latest darling of the Manhattan art scene. As a self-taught photographer, Dani is loving every minute of her sudden popularity, but has no idea how she got there, or a clue as to how to stay. On a shoot at an antiques barn, she discovers an envelope of old photos and sees in them what her photos are missing. Her search for their source leads Dani to a small Rhode Island town, a dilapidated American Gothic beach house—and Lawrence Sinclair. Reclusive and bitter, the last thing eighty-year-old Lawrence wants to think about is photography—the thing that inadvertently led to his son’s death and tore his family apart. But Dani is determined and persuasive, and Lawrence can’t help but be intrigued by the girl with spiky hair who wants to learn from him, when almost everyone else just wants to relieve him of his substantial fortune. Dani and Lawrence’s mentorship blossoms unexpectedly, but everything is put in jeopardy by the appearance of Lawrence’s estranged grandson, Peter. Peter is determined to spend some time reconnecting with his grandfather and to get rid of the supposed fortune hunter after Lawrence’s money. But Dani is not what he was expecting, and he soon discovers that they have more things in common than not. Brought together by fortune, fate, and the ties that bind, all three embark on journeys of discovery and love.

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The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn by Valerie Bowman

The Honeycrisp Orchard Inn is a fall-set romance about Ellie, an event planner who returns to her family’s inn after a rough breakup and job loss. She ends up butting heads with Aiden, the stubborn son of the orchard owners, when they’re forced to run the Harvest Festival together. As they clash and collaborate, romance blossoms amidst small-town charm, apple orchards, and autumn festivities. This is a cozy, swoony story with slow-burning tension and fall vibes.

For fans of the Lovelight series and The Pumpkin Spice Café, this cozy and sexy romance follows a young event planner who returns to her family’s inn on an apple orchard to help run their Harvest Festival–only to find herself butting heads with the handsome son of the apple orchard’s owners.

Ellie Lawson’s city life was treating her just fine until a sour turn of events knocks her out in one fell swoop. Dumped by her boyfriend and fired from her event planning job, she is left with no choice but to return to her parents’ idyllic inn, nestled within a picturesque Honeycrisp orchard on Long Island. Anticipating a quiet hiatus in the attic apartment, she is instead met with Aiden, the stubborn, attractive son of the orchard owner who is currently occupying her planned refuge.

Forced together by circumstance, they find themselves not only roommates but also coworkers, when they’re put in charge by their parents of the orchard’s vital Harvest Festival, a lifeline for both the struggling orchard and the inn. Amidst the enchanting disorder of small-town life, Ellie and Aiden grapple with their conflicting values, burgeoning feelings, and an electrifying tension.

As Ellie discovers the unexpected charm of the life she left behind and Aiden learns there’s much more to Ellie than he’d first assumed, one fact remains: the future of the orchard and the inn depends on their unlikely collaboration.

Embark on a captivating journey of rediscovery, love, and the irreplaceable magic of small-town life.

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A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love by Ann Rose

A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love is a slightly spooky paranormal romance about Pepper, who’s been cursed to appear whenever the mysterious Dead of Night Halloween store shows up—and disappear when it leaves. For five years, no one remembers her…until Christina walks into the store. As their chemistry ignites, Pepper has only ten weeks to make their connection count—and she may have to trick someone else into taking her curse. This story is full of magic, Halloween charm, and a sweet, time-sensitive romance.

In this slightly spooky paranormal romance, will two women finally break their curse and get the happily ever after they’ve fought for?

Each year, when no one is paying attention, The Dead of Night Halloween store appears in a new location with its giant sign and great low prices. No one sees them setting up or tearing down—one day it’s just there and then, two days after Halloween, it’s gone.

Pepper White knows exactly how this works. For five years, ever since the last Keeper of the Store tricked her, she has been cursed—appearing when the store does, and disappearing when it goes away. People will remember The Dead of Night, but they’ll completely forget Pepper. That is, until Christina Loring walks in the door. Their chemistry is instantaneous and, for the first time in five years, Pepper finds herself wishing for more time.

But how do you tell the girl you’re falling for that you’re cursed and that you only have ten weeks together before Christina forgets . . . everything? To have a chance at happily ever after, Pepper has to do the one thing she swore she wouldn’t—find the right treat to trick someone else into taking on the curse. But all’s fair in love and spells, and this spooky season, Pepper and Christina are ready to stir up trouble in the name of love.

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Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson

Falling Like Leaves is an autumn teen rom-com about Ellis, a city girl who moves to the quaint town of Bramble Falls after her parents’ separation. Reunited with Cooper, her first kiss and childhood friend, she navigates small-town charm, the Falling Leaves Festival, and old feelings she thought she’d left behind. This is a heartfelt, cozy story about rediscovering love, friendship, and what home really means.

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this autumnal teen rom-com about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival.

Ellis has a lot of expectations for her senior year, but moving from Manhattan to Bramble Falls, Connecticut is not one of them. Yet in the wake of her parents’ separation, that’s exactly where she and her mother are headed.

Bramble Falls might be charming, but it’s also full of distractions. Like local barista Cooper Barnett, Ellis’s one-time best friend—and first kiss—who has not only majorly glowed up but wants nothing to do with Ellis.

Then there’s the Falling Leaves Festival, a month-long tourist attraction run by Ellis’s aunt—celebrating everything autumn. The festival seems nice and all, but Ellis doesn’t have time to be roped into her aunt’s enthusiastic planning. Dragged to each event, she can’t stop bumping into Cooper, the one person she’s hoping to avoid.

But the longer she stays in Bramble Falls, the harder it is to pretend she’s not falling for this town and the people in it. As her return to Manhattan gets pushed further and further out, Ellis is forced to confront exactly what she wants for her future—and what that means for her present.

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The Slowest Burn by Sarah Chamberlain

The Slowest Burn is a will-they-won’t-they romance about Kieran, a chaotic cooking show winner, and Ellie, the ghostwriter tasked with finishing his cookbook. Their personalities clash—he’s impulsive, she’s meticulous—but as the deadline approaches, the tension between them turns sweet, sizzling, and surprisingly tender. This is a fun, flirty romance full of food, slow-building chemistry, and second-chance possibilities.

Love could be a recipe for disaster, or the best thing they ever cooked up…

Kieran O’Neill should be on top of the world. He’s just won a cooking reality TV show, he’s on track to open his own restaurant before he turns thirty, and he’s even got a high-paying cookbook deal. Still he can’t impress his stuck-up family, his ADHD makes planning ahead impossible and, worst of all, his ghostwriter is the most uptight, humourless woman he’s ever met. But to be seen as a serious chef like he’s always wanted, he needs to finish this book…

Ellie Wasserman is barely holding it together. She’s a thirty-year-old widow living with her needy in-laws, her little brother won’t adult without her help, and instead of working on her own cookbook, she’s ghostwriting one for the chaotic, impulsive Kieran O’Neill. Or would be, if he’d ever answer her emails. But to own her own home like she’s always dreamed of, she needs to finish this book…

As their deadline gets closer and the heat between them builds, can these two driven, lonely people let go of their past hurts and make something truly sweet together? Or will their fragile new love go up in smoke?

The ultimate will-they-won’t-they, enemies-to-lovers romance that readers everywhere are falling in love with!

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It’s Different This Time by Joss Richard

It’s Different This Time is a second-chance romance about June and Adam, former roommates who must move back into their New York City brownstone to claim ownership. As they navigate past grievances, old misunderstandings, and lingering feelings, sparks begin to fly all over again. This is a heartfelt, city-set romance about friendship, forgiveness, and giving love another chance.

In this sweeping, second-chance romance, a twist of fate forces two former roommates to move back into their beloved New York City brownstone and face the events that led to their estrangement—and confront their unresolved feelings for each other.

Subject 74 Perry Street

So begins the email that turns June Wood’s entire world on its head. Five years ago, she lived on Perry Street with her former best friend Adam Harper. But why is the management company reaching out to her about it now?

Still smarting from the news of her hit TV show being canceled, June has nothing else to lose. She boards a plane from Los Angeles to New York City to find out more about the mysterious email and the promised opportunity it alludes to. It turns out that, thanks to an unbelievable legal loophole, if she and Adam can live together in the stunning West Village brownstone for a month, it’s theirs. Any true New Yorker knows you don’t pass up prime city real estate, and that fall in the city is magical—so what’s there to think about?

And yet, though most things have changed in the time since they last spoke, one thing hasn’ June and Adam have unfinished business. They didn’t exactly end on good terms when they each went off to chase their dreams. Now, confronted with the consequences of their choices, they must navigate the minefield of their past the best way they know together.

Every day they move closer to owning Perry Street reveals misunderstandings, long-term resentments, and long-buried feelings . . . which are suddenly feeling very, very not so buried. But they’ve already lost their friendship once before, devastating them both. Can they risk losing it again for something a little different this time?

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Learning Curves by Rachel Lacey

Learning Curves is a steamy workplace romance about Audrey, a teacher, and Dr. Michelle Thompson, her former professor and first crush. When Audrey returns to teach at Northshire University, she finds Michelle jaded and guarded.This is a slow-burn romance with age-gap tension and a second-chance feel.

From the author of Stars Collide and Cover Story comes a steamy will-they-won’t-they romance about a bright young teacher reconnecting with the jaded professor she once pined for.

For Audrey Lind, working with clay still evokes memories of her favorite professor. The woman’s zeal for art history ignited Audrey’s own academic career—and her tweed blazers and British accent kindled her first female crush. After fate brings Audrey back to Northshire University to teach, she’s thrilled to be working alongside her former mentor, but the grumpy woman she encounters upon her return is nothing like the dynamo she remembers.

Divorce and a stalling career have turned Dr. Michelle Thompson bitter and guarded. When Audrey swoops in to teach the Women in Art class Michelle’s been pitching for years, she longs to hate her. But her young rival is too kind, too enthusiastic, too irresistible. And her passion for life slowly reawakens Michelle’s own.

Wary of age gaps and workplace politics, they suppress their smoldering attraction—until one wine-filled night at the pottery wheel puts their romantic truce to the test. Will they keep things on the tenure track or risk it all for love?

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Happily Haunted Afters by Brittany Kelley

Happily Haunted Afters is a spooky romance about a woman determined to renovate her dream hotel while rekindling feelings for her ex-best friend, Jack. Between eerie noises, creepy dolls, and renovating challenges, their connection reignites in unexpected ways. This is a playful, slightly spooky story about second chances and love that survives all the bumps in the night.

Nothing is spookier than a second chance at love.

I’m done juggling dead-end jobs and deadbeat boyfriends. It’s time to nail down my goal of owning a hotel — and fix my friendship with my ex-best friend, Jack Colson. He’s a big shot investor, and I’m going to need one. Nailing him barely crosses my mind.

I might actually get my life in order, especially if I snag the deep (and deeply weird) discount for staying an entire weekend at my dream property. It’s hard not to fall in love with the place. Though I could do without the creepy doll that lives there, the noises Jack insists are raccoons, and the eerie AF abandoned hotel I’d need an even spookier amount of money to renovate.

The worst part is, I’m falling for Jack… again. He’ll never invest if he finds out I have feelings for him. But as we work through the phantoms of problems past, we’ll have to figure out if the property is infested with rodents — or something else that goes bump in the night.

Happily Haunted Afters is a spooky, spicy standalone small-town romantic comedy with a happily ever after guaranteed.

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The Paris Syndrome by Elliot Fletcher

The Paris Syndrome is a romance about Roselyn, a woman who hates Paris and her first heartbreak until Julien, the man who hurt her years ago, starts showing up to make amends. As she navigates old wounds, new inspiration, and Parisian charm, she realizes the one she never forgot might be her muse. This is a sophisticated, travel-set romance about love, forgiveness, and finding your inspiration.

Roselyn hates Paris. She hates Julien Bonnet so much more.

Lookout world, Roselyn White is getting her life together. The plan is simple: run away to Paris; finish her novel before she’s dropped by her publisher; spend some much needed girl time with her best friend. It doesn’t matter that she hates Paris; the scene of her first and most painful heartbreak. At least it didn’t until said heartbreaker starts coming around, bringing her flowers and— apologising?

Julien makes one thing very clear, he wants another chance. But Rosie isn’t a teenager anymore, she’s a grown woman with a failed marriage under her belt. She knows better than to fall for pretty words from an even prettier face. Then after only a few encounters with Julien, she starts to feel inspired. What if the one man she was never able to forget turned out to be her muse?

Julien Bonnet is not a man who makes the same mistake twice. He remembers the exact moment he lost it all, and he’s spent ten years hating himself for it. Does he want to make amends? Of course. But another chance with her heart? Absolutely. And this time he wants forever.

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Given Our History by Kristyn J. Mille

Given Our History is a second-chance romance about Clara, a history professor up for tenure, and Theodore, her former best friend and first love, now a visiting scholar. As they work together on a college project, old feelings resurface and sparks ignite all over again. This is a cozy, intellectual romance set against a college backdrop with autumnal charm.

Assistant professor Clara Fernsby is nothing if not driven. She’s wanted to teach history since she was fourteen, and she hasn’t let anything stand in her way—not even the love of her life. And it all paid off in the end, because she landed a well-paid position at a private liberal arts college fresh out of grad school, and this year, she’s finally up for tenure.

When Theodore Harrison is brought on for the fall semester as a visiting scholar, it’s an unwelcome blast from Clara’s past. She hasn’t spoken to Teddy since a falling out ten years ago. Now that he’s here, she’s reminded of their shared history at every autumns spent at a sleepaway camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains, where she traded battered books and burned CDs with a quiet, dark-haired boy—and fell in love with him.

That boy might’ve been her best friend, but the man teaching HIST-322 is a total stranger. But as they spend evenings working on a shared project and brainstorming over drinks at a college bar, Clara realizes she’s at risk of falling all over again. Given their history, she knows there’s every chance he’s not interested. But history’s all down to interpretation, and this time around, she’s got no intentions of repeating it.

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Conclusion:

I hope you have found your next autumn romance books.

Here is a quick reminder about my favorite fall romances from the list.