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For the Love of Pumpkins: Small Town Holiday Romances
With everything on the line, Jewel Johansen takes on a secret identity, only to discover she may have more to lose than her career.
Jewel Johansen’s always found writing to be a source of enjoyment. At the top of Christian Contemporary Romance, she’s penned over fifty books in her short career. When she hits a slump, she decides to return to the one town that inspires her the most, Winter Springs. Taking on a secret identity seems like the only way she can truly be herself. Until she works closely with the one man who threatens to steal her heart and ruin her career at the same time.
Mayson Ingram’s been unlucky in love and in business. After a near-robbery months before, he’s left to pick up the pieces and ensure the safety of his employees and customers. Now he fears he may lose his coffee shop, his bookstore, or both. When he hires a new barista after two quit, sparks fly between them. He doesn’t know if he can put his heart on the line once more just to have it shattered again. Besides, what would it matter if he can’t even provide for a wife?
Mayson and Jewel join the cast of characters in Winter Springs. Find out if they can each overcome their fears of the future in For the Love of Pumpkins.
The fourth installment of the Winter Springs Small-Town Saga, For the Love of Pumpkins is a story of hidden identity and forced proximity in a small town, and of hope to overcome fears of failure from the past in order to find love.
If you love the Autumn theme, make sure to read the rest of the Small-Town Autumn romance stories.
Come to Winter Springs, Colorado, and meet the lively cast of characters you’re bound to fall in love with!
***CHECK OUT THE OTHER BOOKS IN THE SEVEN HOLIDAYS IN WINTER SPRINGS, COLORADO!***
No Strings Attached Valentine (Valentine’s Day)
The Carrot Patch (Easter)
Red, White, and Ewe (4th of July)
For the Love of Pumpkins (Halloween)
A Harvest of Hope (Thanksgiving)
Santa’s Christmas Kiss (Christmas)
Countdown to Love (New Year’s)
Jewel Johansen’s always found writing to be a source of enjoyment. At the top of Christian Contemporary Romance, she’s penned over fifty books in her short career. When she hits a slump, she decides to return to the one town that inspires her the most, Winter Springs. Taking on a secret identity seems like the only way she can truly be herself. Until she works closely with the one man who threatens to steal her heart and ruin her career at the same time.
Mayson Ingram’s been unlucky in love and in business. After a near-robbery months before, he’s left to pick up the pieces and ensure the safety of his employees and customers. Now he fears he may lose his coffee shop, his bookstore, or both. When he hires a new barista after two quit, sparks fly between them. He doesn’t know if he can put his heart on the line once more just to have it shattered again. Besides, what would it matter if he can’t even provide for a wife?
Mayson and Jewel join the cast of characters in Winter Springs. Find out if they can each overcome their fears of the future in For the Love of Pumpkins.
The fourth installment of the Winter Springs Small-Town Saga, For the Love of Pumpkins is a story of hidden identity and forced proximity in a small town, and of hope to overcome fears of failure from the past in order to find love.
If you love the Autumn theme, make sure to read the rest of the Small-Town Autumn romance stories.
Come to Winter Springs, Colorado, and meet the lively cast of characters you’re bound to fall in love with!
***CHECK OUT THE OTHER BOOKS IN THE SEVEN HOLIDAYS IN WINTER SPRINGS, COLORADO!***
No Strings Attached Valentine (Valentine’s Day)
The Carrot Patch (Easter)
Red, White, and Ewe (4th of July)
For the Love of Pumpkins (Halloween)
A Harvest of Hope (Thanksgiving)
Santa’s Christmas Kiss (Christmas)
Countdown to Love (New Year’s)
- GenresRomance
191 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 23, 2023
About the author
Joi Copeland
200 books116 followersJoi Copeland is a wife, mom of three wonderful boys, and Christian novelist. Her husband and their three sons make their home in Galway, Ireland.
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September 14, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Stars
For the Love of Pumpkins was such a fun, cozy fall romance! 🎃🍂 I really enjoyed the small-town setting, the autumn atmosphere, and the chemistry between Jewel and Mayson. The story had a nice mix of romance, secrets, and finding the courage to move forward after difficult experiences.
I also really appreciated the Christian faith-based elements woven throughout the story. It added a meaningful layer to the characters’ journeys and made the story feel uplifting while still being an enjoyable romance. ❤️
The cozy Halloween and pumpkin theme made this a perfect fall read! 🍁🎃 If you enjoy Christian romance, small-town settings, and sweet seasonal love stories, this is definitely one to add to your fall reading list! 📖❤️
For the Love of Pumpkins was such a fun, cozy fall romance! 🎃🍂 I really enjoyed the small-town setting, the autumn atmosphere, and the chemistry between Jewel and Mayson. The story had a nice mix of romance, secrets, and finding the courage to move forward after difficult experiences.
I also really appreciated the Christian faith-based elements woven throughout the story. It added a meaningful layer to the characters’ journeys and made the story feel uplifting while still being an enjoyable romance. ❤️
The cozy Halloween and pumpkin theme made this a perfect fall read! 🍁🎃 If you enjoy Christian romance, small-town settings, and sweet seasonal love stories, this is definitely one to add to your fall reading list! 📖❤️
October 20, 2023
Journey with Jewel and Mayson in this heart warming story. You will laugh during a certain dinner where someone gets wet and giggle when a policeman interrupts when he shouldn’t have. You will get frustrated as the misunderstandings happen, groan when hurt feelings take over, and squeal when their reunion plays out.
It is a clean, wholesome story that points to the love of our Heavenly Father and the joy of finding the one on earth that you can trust always. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and will definitely re-visit it. I received a complimentary copy and these are my voluntary and honest opinions.
It is a clean, wholesome story that points to the love of our Heavenly Father and the joy of finding the one on earth that you can trust always. I thoroughly enjoyed the story and will definitely re-visit it. I received a complimentary copy and these are my voluntary and honest opinions.
October 23, 2023
WRITER’S BLOCK CAN BE A GOOD THING
When Jewel has a bad writer’s block, she is encouraged by her editor to just leave town, disguise herself, and find a place where she can write. This said, she does just that. Enter Blythe…She finds a job and is all excited about working for Mayson…however, he doesn’t know just exactly who she is.
One thing leads to another, and he finally finds out who Blyth really is. How does that change the situation? Read and find out. You won’t want to put this one down until you finish it. I read it in one sitting.
When Jewel has a bad writer’s block, she is encouraged by her editor to just leave town, disguise herself, and find a place where she can write. This said, she does just that. Enter Blythe…She finds a job and is all excited about working for Mayson…however, he doesn’t know just exactly who she is.
One thing leads to another, and he finally finds out who Blyth really is. How does that change the situation? Read and find out. You won’t want to put this one down until you finish it. I read it in one sitting.
October 23, 2023
What a delightful story! It was so encouraging to see how the characters were led by the Master as they allowed Him to lead each aspect of their lives. Even through the doubt, the discouragement, the fear, the sadness, He was there, ready to instill peace, hope and healing no matter the circumstance. Truly an inspired writing!
October 9, 2026
I dont love a miscommunication trope. But this one was understandable as she had to hide her identity. It was a cute story, but it just wasn't my favorite story. I did like that it was a "clean" story, with even talk of God. You don't get that much anymore in books.
October 18, 2023
Joi had me crying, I was laughing so hard. The dialogue and story were well written. Great characters, inspirational, and HEA.
October 16, 2024
Uplifting !
Well written, fun characters, good story. Put a smile n my face and had me laughing out loud. Very well done and perfect read for October. 🧡😂
Well written, fun characters, good story. Put a smile n my face and had me laughing out loud. Very well done and perfect read for October. 🧡😂
November 5, 2025
Proselytizing
October 24, 2026
This was cute and enjoyable, and it definitely had that cozy seasonal romance vibe.
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