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Harvest of the Heart

AlexanderConaway

Reads 74
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Parts 30
Time 9h 26m

Reads 74
Votes 32
Parts 30
Time 9h 26m

AlexanderConaway

autumn bookstore community contemparyfiction emotionaljourney fall familyties friendship heartwarming holidayromance lovestory nostalgia personalgrowth romance secondchances smalltown

In the charming town of Maplewood, autumn transforms the landscape into a vibrant tapestry of golds and reds. Lila Brooks, the owner of the local bookshop, finds solace among her beloved novels while grappling with the heartache of a past relationship. Her closest friend, Maggie Harper, urges her to embrace new possibilities, but Lila remains hesitant to open her heart again.

When Evan James, a successful architect from New York, arrives to settle his late grandmother's estate, he feels an unexpected pull toward the quaint town and its warm community. His first encounter with Lila in her bookshop sparks a connection that neither can ignore. As they bond over the upcoming Harvest Festival, their playful banter evolves into a deeper attraction, drawing them closer with each shared moment.

Just as Lila begins to believe in love again, her past resurfaces in the form of Tom Reynolds, her high school sweetheart, complicating her feelings. Caught between the comfort of the familiar and the allure of the unknown, Lila must navigate her emotions as Evan grapples with his own fears of leaving the bustling city behind. In the heart of fall, as leaves fall and love blooms, both must decide what truly matters and if they're willing to take a chance on each other.All Rights Reserved

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Penalty Kill [NY Hockey #1] by katrinarust

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Autumn Flame (Seasons #2 ) by RowanShaw

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Unwritten Equations by PujazDiary

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Penalty Kill [NY Hockey #1]

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