Fall Leaves & Apple Trees

Some people run toward a fresh start. Others run from the past. After the loss of her beloved aunt and the heartbreak of a relationship that left her questioning who she was, Beatrix is ready to begin again. Maple Grove feels like the perfect place to heal, a charming town filled with crisp autumn air, colorful leaves, cozy traditions, and the promise of new beginnings. The last thing she expects is to fall for her grumpy next-door neighbor, especially when a stray cat seems determined to play matchmaker. Dameon has spent years avoiding everything that comes with fall. To him, the season is overrated, love is disappointing, and happily-ever-afters only exist in books. Every relationship he's ever known has come with impossible expectations to become someone else, so he's convinced love simply isn't worth the risk. But between one persistent stray cat, an aging feline named Mojo who has clearly chosen sides, and a town that refuses to let either of them hide, the walls around their hearts begin to crack. Can two broken hearts discover that love doesn't demand you change who you are, or will the ghosts of their pasts keep them from the future waiting just next door? Fall Leaves and Apple Trees is a closed-door small-town romance filled with cozy fall vibes, witty banter, found family, lovable cats, healing after heartbreak, and the reminder that sometimes the best chapters begin when you finally come home.