Cider & Sweethearts
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Last published Fri, Jun 13, 2025
Cider & Sweethearts - A Fall in Willow Creek
As autumn sweeps through the small town of Willow Creek, Autumn Hayes finds herself facing big decisions. Surrounded by crisp morning fog, ripe apples, and lingering memories, she sets out to reshape her future-and hold on to what matters most.
But not everyone in Willow Creek shares her vision. As new plans and unexpected encounters begin to shake up the familiar, Autumn must decide who she can truly trust-and where her heart truly belongs.
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