by Lyra Parish
First published 2024
Autumn never planned to become anyone's fake girlfriend, especially not Zane Alexander's. The billionaire arrives in Cozy Creek nursing a broken heart, and their first two meetings go terribly. But Zane's charm wins her over, and they become friends just as autumn settles over the small town. When Autumn's ex boyfriend returns, Zane steps in as her pretend boyfriend. He plays the role so convincingly that Autumn almost believes it herself. Their friendship shifts into something deeper as Cozy Creek's fall festivals bring them closer together. Both carry wounds from past relationships, but the line between their charade and real feelings starts to blur. Zane fell for Autumn the moment he saw her, though he tried to push her away at first. Now their exes want back into their lives, forcing both Autumn and Zane to decide what they truly want. In this cozy town where leaves change color and pumpkin spice fills the air, two broken hearts discover that sometimes the best love comes when you're not looking for it.
Genres: romance, contemporary, adult, adult-fiction, contemporary-romance
Vibes: cozy, emotional, heartwarming, intimate, romantic
Tropes: fake-dating, forced-proximity, friends-to-lovers, second-chance-romance
Setting: Cozy Creek
Period: autumn, fall
476 pages · Paperback · Happily Ever After Ink