Very cute and genuinely sooo comical in many places… it’s very much a Hallmark movie kind of book except lots more quirky humor and lots more, um, Pokémon Go.

To be honest, I wish there was less Pokémon Go. A lot less.

So just consider my 4-star rating a testament to how much I enjoyed it even in spite of that unfortunate fact. ( )

We’re back in Autumnboro, the New Hampshire autumn-themed town, just in time for Thanksgiving. Our lovey-dovey couple from book one in the series (the Halloween book—totally check it out) is doing great and about to open their inn, and Josie, who volunteers at Pumpkin Everything, is feeling a bit forlorn about her crummy romantic prospects and certain family members who see her as a meal ticket after she won the lottery. Josie decides to throw a Thanksgiving dinner for those who may not have any place to eat or family to eat with for the holiday, and also begins growing closer to Riley, Kit’s brother from book one. This is a great series, perfect for lovers of fall, holidays, and who want a cozy romance! I hope Beth Labonte writes more holiday romances!

Please excuse typos/name misspellings. Entered on screen reader.
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Another fun seasonal read that takes place in the fall-obsessed town of Autumnboro, NH. Josie moved to town after willing a massive amount of money in the lottery. She moved to find anonymity in hopes that people would see her for herself rather than her money. Riley grew up in Autumnboro and now works at the funeral home as a funeral planner. We got to know these two characters in the first book, but this story explores more of their backstory and how they came to be where they are right now. There is also a sweet, slow-burn romance that begins as a fake relationship. (I LOVE the fake relationship trope.)

I'm not sure that I loved the entire story as much as I enjoyed Pumpkin Everything in its entirety, but once the fake relationship gets going, I really enjoyed it. And the ending is wonderful. Just like with the first book, there are plenty of seasonal feels with the inclusion of Thanksgiving dinner preparations and cool, crisp weather. And there are plenty of quirky, interesting characters in the form of Josie's family members and the Autumnsboro townsfolk. Fun to look in to Amy and Kit from the first book. I like to see how well they're doing!

I read this one in one sitting with my morning coffee, after practically inhaling the first book when Amazon recommended it to me. I'm so excited that I took a chance on this series and hope the author writes more about these townsfolk featuring perhaps Christmas and maybe even Valentine's Day. ( )