The Colors of Fall - Alexander Conaway - Wattpad

The Colors of Fall

AlexanderConaway

Reads 13
Votes 0
Parts 17
Time 1h 14m

Reads 13
Votes 0
Parts 17
Time 1h 14m

AlexanderConaway

autumn autumnlovestory country countryliving cozydiner emotional emotionaljourney foundfamily healing healingfromloss living love secondchances singlefather slow-burnromance small-townromance story

The Colors of Fall - is a heartwarming romance set in the small, picturesque town of Maplewood.  - Amber, a city-dweller in need of an escape, stumbles upon the town while searching for a break from her hectic life. Drawn in by the vibrant colors of autumn and the tranquility of the countryside, she never expected the quiet town to leave such a lasting impression on her.

Soon after her arrival, she meets Sam, the owner of a cozy local diner. A widower with two young children, Sam has dedicated himself to running his business and raising his kids. Despite the weight of his responsibilities, he radiates warmth and kindness, immediately catching Amber's attention. The two quickly strike up a connection, and Amber finds herself drawn to his gentle nature and the love he shows his family.

As Amber becomes more involved in the town's rhythm, she feels an undeniable pull toward Maplewood and the life she could have there. However, both she and Sam face challenges: Amber must decide whether she's ready to leave behind her busy city life, and Sam, burdened by the diner and his role as a father, wonders if he's allowed to find happiness again after the loss of his wife. Together, they navigate their growing feelings, the demands of life, and the possibility of building something new and beautiful amidst the colors of fall.

Can they find the courage to let go of their pasts and embrace a future together? *The Colors of Fall* is a tender story of love, healing, and the magic of second chances in a charming small town.All Rights Reserved

autumn autumnlovestory country countryliving cozydiner emotional emotionaljourney foundfamily healing healingfromloss living love secondchances singlefather slow-burnromance small-townromance story

Table of contents

17 parts

Sign up to add The Colors of Fall to your library and receive updates

or

Content Guidelines

You may also like

If You Love Me by slybatspidow

"If you love me, you won't leave me." Jessie has believed those words from her boyfriend, Josh, since senior year of high school. She loves him and doesn't want to leave him. Not even when he shouts at her and hits her. Jessie's best friend, Kolleen, can't stand seeing her in that situation. With a bit of convincing - and the worst beating she'd ever received - Jessie agrees to move into an apartment with Kolleen. But not long after, Jessie is scared the worst of her nightmares will soon become a reality. Josh goes missing, and suddenly Jessie would swear she's being followed. One night changes everything, and one person soon changes Jessie's outlook. A responding officer from that fateful night begins to seek her out, at first claiming it's part of his job. As she spends time with her new friend outside of his job, she starts realizing that her feelings are evolving. After being abused for over a year, Jessie is terrified she's falling in love. What's even more terrifying is that he might be, too. She isn't ready for love. Not yet. She makes up her mind that if he is falling, and if he does love her, he'll wait for her to be ready, and if she loves him, she won't let herself hurt him. Can the words that used to cage her in really be the key to her freedom? --- Featured On: @NA: Take a seat and let it be | Mature Content and 18+ reading list @NA: You deserve the world | Mental Health reading list Ambys Top Picks New Adult 2023

Whispers of the Heart by AlexanderConaway

In the charming coastal town of Seabreeze, where the ocean's gentle waves kiss the shore and sunsets paint the sky in hues of gold and pink, Elara Sinclair returns after years away, seeking inspiration for her creative work. A freelance writer and photographer, Elara has always found solace in her craft, but the wounds of her past linger, making her hesitant to embrace love again. As Elara reconnects with the town's familiar streets, she is captivated by the vibrant art scene that mirrors the beauty of her surroundings. At a local gallery, she encounters the work of Liam, an enigmatic artist whose pieces seem to echo her deepest emotions. Their paths intertwine when they begin collaborating on a project for the upcoming art festival, drawing them closer through shared creativity and candid conversations. While exploring Seabreeze together, Elara and Liam uncover hidden parts of the town and themselves, finding comfort in their growing connection. Yet, Elara's fear of vulnerability and unresolved heartache from her past cast a shadow over her journey. The unexpected reappearance of her ex-boyfriend complicates matters further, challenging her to confront old wounds and her resistance to new beginnings. Set against the backdrop of Seabreeze's breathtaking coastal landscapes, Whispers of the Heart is a story of rediscovery, healing, and the courage to open oneself to love. As Elara navigates the complexities of her emotions and the pull of her creative passions, she learns that embracing imperfection is the key to moving forward. With the art festival approaching and emotions running high, Elara must make choices that could shape her future in ways she never imagined. Will she find the strength to let go of the past and embrace the possibilities ahead?

The Magnolia Café by LizThomaz

After her fiancé left without warning, leaving behind only a note on the kitchen counter, Isabella thought it was time to start over. She was broken and lost and realized that her relationship had left her with deep scars, scars that she didn't want to acknowledge. She sold all her belongings and moved to an apartment right above The Magnolia Café, in a small town called Greenshire, where she meets the clumsy and yet charming Connor. Will Isabella be able to recover from her wounds and fallen in love again? ***Trigger Warning: This story contains swears and mentions abusive relationships.*** P.S: English is not my first language, so if you read something of mine, please be kind in the comments and constructive criticism is really appreciated.

Love and Redemption by ehenvesvaane

Love and Redemption This narrative chronicles the life of a young woman, marked by a tumultuous childhood and a search for stability. Growing up in a home filled with transient figures, she navigates the complexities of her mother's relationships and her own emerging vices. Her world changes when she meets a man at a coffee shop, leading to a whirlwind romance that quickly deepens. However, the relationship takes a dark turn as her partner's temper reveals itself, leading to cycles of violence and reconciliation. Despite the pain, she struggles with her emotions and remains entangled in the relationship, even exploring an ill-fated escape with another man. As they confront their pasts and seek help through therapy, both she and her partner embark on a path of healing and growth. Together, they work to rebuild trust, rediscover love, and forge a future based on mutual understanding and resilience. Ultimately, "Love and Redemption" is a story of overcoming adversity, finding strength in vulnerability, and the transformative power of love. It's a testament to the enduring nature of the human spirit and the possibility of new beginnings, even after the stormiest of times.

Penalty Kill [NY Hockey #1] by katrinarust

[actively editing] With her nose in books and his brawn getting him nowhere on or off the ice, they find themselves drawn together, sharing their baggage and learning what it might mean for each of them to love again. Jake Bryers is no stranger to the pressures of being a professional hockey player. It's something that he's dealt with consistently for the past fifteen years. Throughout his career, he's experienced it all-the electric thrill of winning divisions and conference titles, and even making it to the Stanley Cup Finals on more than one occasion. His dream was always to skate the cup at least once, but as he enters the late stage of his long, tumultuous career, he finds himself struggling to perform like he once had as a younger, inspired player. Harper Clark has been proficient at one thing throughout her life-constantly moving forward without really going anywhere. After having moved to the Big Apple to pursue a better life outside of the dangerous one she found herself leading in the Midwest, she finds herself stagnating after getting her degree from Columbia. She quietly enjoys her job at the public library, treading water while the undeniable feeling of discontent grows stronger within her. It's nothing short of fate when Jake and Harper happen to cross paths at the library, and though their lives couldn't be any more different, they find themselves inexplicably drawn to one another as they try to navigate mending each other's wounded hearts.

Coming Home by CelesteABrook

[Small Town / Second Chance] When Jennifer heads back to her hometown after ten years to celebrate her grandmother's 70th birthday, she knows she'll have to face Matthew, once the love of her life. But what both of them don't expect is to have the feelings they had long buried inside to flourish back to life along with walls of resentment, and a sizzling attraction. ***** Jennifer Bloom has completely escaped her small-town past. She's a successful interior designer with great clients and everything she's ever wanted. But when she's called back home to help plan her grandmother's 70th birthday party, she's partnered up with Matthew Hunt - once the love of her life. He's lived in town his whole life, and he's handsome, strong, kind, and the only man who's ever made her heart race. Experiencing life with Matthew again reminds Jennifer of all the things she's missing, even though she's got everything she once wanted. At one point, all those years ago, they thought they'd be spending their lives together, but life threw them a curveball, forcing her to make the decision to leave and never look back. Now, they realize love was never an issue; their problem has always been everything that comes in-between. He'd never move to the city, and Jennifer can't leave the life she's built behind. Walls of resentment still block the way, even though their love for each other still burns strong in their hearts. Can true love bridge the distance between them? Is love ever enough to make a relationship work? Is it finally their second chance?

The Lotus ✓︎ by coffeeaddict17

On the outside, it seems like Heather Falls has it all: looks, brains, and even athleticism. For those who really know her, they know that Heather's father is an addict, and she feels herself falling apart more and more every day. After she meets Jackson, Heather thinks she just might be okay, that she can heal from her recent heartbreak and that she has a friend to turn to when things go to hell at home. Somehow, things take a turn for the worse. When Heather's world starts to fall down around her, she has to find the courage to pick herself up and begin her healing process while finding herself through it all. She knows healing won't be easy, and the darkness of her past threatens to drown her. Can she survive it all and learn how to thrive no matter how muddy her environment may be?* *Warning: There may be some triggers for some readers, so please read with caution. This book deals with themes of violence and self-harm.

Meant to be His (COMPLETED!) by Ravin17Stone

"Her second chance To fall in love with him for the first time" Widowed on her wedding day, the sweet and beautiful Amber is left feeling cold inside. She is heart-broken and utterly disappointed in life. First her mother died, then her sister and now Dylan. Left with a loving father and her 1 year old niece, and without any money, she is barely able to make both ends meet. Waking up in the morning seems like a torture, breathing and living seems difficult without Dylan beside her...but she needs to go on for her niece and her dad. But they say everything has a reason and some things are just meant to be! And when God takes something away from you, it's because he is emptying your hands for you to receive something better...or may be someONE better in this case!! Read to find out!!! EDITED CHAPTERS 1-23! (Minor editing) #257 in romance as of 12/03/2017 #216 in romance as of 9/04/2017 #174 in romance as of 16/04/2017 #104 in romnace as of 21/04/2017 #90 in romance as of 26/07/2017 (My first double digit ranking 😍)

From The Fall / Bailey Zimmerman by BtrflyKidd

"It's a bittersweet October and I'm headed for the Northern Pines. Well, this autumn fall feels empty Black and white leaves touch the ground You're the only color I've got left and it's slowly fading out." A story in which two childhood sweethearts drift apart multiple times throughout their lives, flames fizzling out and reigniting. After Bailey took off to Nashville, Tennessee to further his music career, effectively breaking up with his girlfriend, Ivy, because she couldn't just uproot her life that suddenly she moved out to South Carolina the following year, leading to them speaking a few times a year. Everything went fine until she came home to Illinois for her birthday and the one man she never expected to see showed up, courtesy of her older brother. And an old flame flickered back to life because of that fateful night. Started October 17th, 2022. (I don't own Bailey, the images I use or the songs I use in this book. All rights go to the rightful owners.) (Warning:story contains adult themes, occasional cussing, Christianity, & no smut/sex scenes.)

Where the Waves Whisper by Megsmcg07

Delaney James seemed to have it all-a Manhattan townhouse, a thriving career as a fashion journalist, and a handsome, high-powered husband, but when he announces he's leaving her, Delaney's picture-perfect life unravels. Heartbroken and in need of a fresh start, she packs her bags and returns to her small hometown in North Carolina, telling herself it's just temporary - a place to regroup and figure out her next move. She had left this town years ago to chase bigger dreams, but home hasn't forgotten her. The familiar faces and slow pace of life begin to pull at her in unexpected ways. She reconnects with old friends, enjoys quiet coffee dates, and takes walks through the neighborhood where she grew up, rediscovering parts of herself that had been buried beneath years of ambition. And then there's Greyson McKinnie-the one who broke her heart. No longer the carefree boy she remembers, Greyson is now a man carrying his own regrets. Their encounters are charged with unresolved tension, and Delaney quickly realizes her feelings for him are not as distant as she'd hoped. Caught between the life she built in New York and the comfort of home, Delaney must confront old wounds, rekindle lost dreams, and decide whether risking everything for a second chance at love will lead her to the happiness she truly desires. A slow-burn, dual POV, second chance romance.

You may also like

Slide 1 of 10

If You Love Me cover

Whispers of the Heart cover

The Magnolia Café cover

Love and Redemption cover

Penalty Kill [NY Hockey #1] cover

Coming Home cover

The Lotus ✓︎ cover

Meant to be His (COMPLETED!) cover

From The Fall / Bailey Zimmerman cover

Where the Waves Whisper cover

If You Love Me

"If you love me, you won't leave me." Jessie has believed those words from her boyfriend, Josh, since senior year of high school. She loves him and doesn't want to leave him. Not even when he shouts at her and hits her. Jessie's best friend, Kolleen, can't stand seeing her in that situation. With a bit of convincing - and the worst beating she'd ever received - Jessie agrees to move into an apartment with Kolleen. But not long after, Jessie is scared the worst of her nightmares will soon become a reality. Josh goes missing, and suddenly Jessie would swear she's being followed. One night changes everything, and one person soon changes Jessie's outlook. A responding officer from that fateful night begins to seek her out, at first claiming it's part of his job. As she spends time with her new friend outside of his job, she starts realizing that her feelings are evolving. After being abused for over a year, Jessie is terrified she's falling in love. What's even more terrifying is that he might be, too. She isn't ready for love. Not yet. She makes up her mind that if he is falling, and if he does love her, he'll wait for her to be ready, and if she loves him, she won't let herself hurt him. Can the words that used to cage her in really be the key to her freedom? --- Featured On: @NA: Take a seat and let it be | Mature Content and 18+ reading list @NA: You deserve the world | Mental Health reading list Ambys Top Picks New Adult 2023