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Firefly Landing: A Novella
This heartwarming, humorous debut novella celebrates the magic of small town and country life.
Joey Finch’s world has just fallen apart. Her fiancé broke off their engagement, and she was forced to close her beloved coffee shop in Boston after struggling through COVID. In debt and behind on rent, she returns to her Midwestern hometown of Prairie Creek and her family’s farm. The only problem is, no one, including her family, knows the reason for her visit. And on top of getting up the nerve to break the news, she’ll have to face the strained relationship with her stubborn, old-fashioned father.
Over the course of her stay, a series of heartwarming and humorous events baking in the cozy farmhouse kitchen; catching up with the fun-loving farmhand, Huck; fending off the town gossips; and facing-off with a disgruntled rooster named Carl. A charming, quirky cast of characters make their appearance, as well, including the Book Club ladies and the Saturday “old timer” coffee group.
Before she knows it, Joey finds herself falling back in love with the place she was once desperate to escape and reconnecting with the people she left behind, including her childhood best friend, Jessie, and her high school sweetheart, Matt, who has been pining for her ever since she left town ten years ago. But after a new job opportunity presents itself, and a fateful newspaper ad finds its way into her hands by chance, Joey must Will she return to Boston to rebuild the life she worked so hard to create, or will she stay and replant her roots?
Joey Finch’s world has just fallen apart. Her fiancé broke off their engagement, and she was forced to close her beloved coffee shop in Boston after struggling through COVID. In debt and behind on rent, she returns to her Midwestern hometown of Prairie Creek and her family’s farm. The only problem is, no one, including her family, knows the reason for her visit. And on top of getting up the nerve to break the news, she’ll have to face the strained relationship with her stubborn, old-fashioned father.
Over the course of her stay, a series of heartwarming and humorous events baking in the cozy farmhouse kitchen; catching up with the fun-loving farmhand, Huck; fending off the town gossips; and facing-off with a disgruntled rooster named Carl. A charming, quirky cast of characters make their appearance, as well, including the Book Club ladies and the Saturday “old timer” coffee group.
Before she knows it, Joey finds herself falling back in love with the place she was once desperate to escape and reconnecting with the people she left behind, including her childhood best friend, Jessie, and her high school sweetheart, Matt, who has been pining for her ever since she left town ten years ago. But after a new job opportunity presents itself, and a fateful newspaper ad finds its way into her hands by chance, Joey must Will she return to Boston to rebuild the life she worked so hard to create, or will she stay and replant her roots?
190 pages, Paperback
Published January 13, 2025
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January 11, 2025
Perfect novella about small town living. Can't wait for the next installment!
January 2, 2025
First Book of 2025 Completed 🤍
What better way to start 2025 with a new release by a local author!?
“Firefly Landing is a beautifully written Novella (first in a trilogy) by Lauren Noard following Joey Finch and her small midwestern hometown, Prairie Creek. Joey had left her hometown after school to chase her dreams in Boston, but after a broken off engagement, and closure of her coffee shop she’s returning home. Over the course of her visit home, she must navigate strained relationships, fend off the town gossips and figure out what her future entails.”
While I’m not normally a Novella reader (guilty), this book captivated me and I completed it in one sitting. This book was beautifully written and is truly just the beginning of Joey’s journey.
The small town vibes were oozing from this Novella - country roads, corn fields, Casey’s, Ranch loving, “Worlds Greatest Fair”, etc. While I may be slightly biased, Prairie Creek sure does sound like home ❤️
Highly Recommend for a someone looking for a quick and easy read, small town vibes, hallmark vibes book!
What better way to start 2025 with a new release by a local author!?
“Firefly Landing is a beautifully written Novella (first in a trilogy) by Lauren Noard following Joey Finch and her small midwestern hometown, Prairie Creek. Joey had left her hometown after school to chase her dreams in Boston, but after a broken off engagement, and closure of her coffee shop she’s returning home. Over the course of her visit home, she must navigate strained relationships, fend off the town gossips and figure out what her future entails.”
While I’m not normally a Novella reader (guilty), this book captivated me and I completed it in one sitting. This book was beautifully written and is truly just the beginning of Joey’s journey.
The small town vibes were oozing from this Novella - country roads, corn fields, Casey’s, Ranch loving, “Worlds Greatest Fair”, etc. While I may be slightly biased, Prairie Creek sure does sound like home ❤️
Highly Recommend for a someone looking for a quick and easy read, small town vibes, hallmark vibes book!
January 5, 2025
I download samples on my Kindle and keep reading on KU or purchase when the story draws me in. This one did and I kept reading until the end. Ms. Noard is a talented writer and storyteller - the scenes moved seamlessly and characters were delicately unfolded and fleshed out. I am a fan of this fellow Illinois writer and look forward to following Joey as she opens her next bakery.
I'd ask for the peanut butter and banana strudel recipe, but it sounds above my baking skills.
I'd ask for the peanut butter and banana strudel recipe, but it sounds above my baking skills.
February 13, 2025
Quick easy/read novella. Small town cozy vibes. Sweet, clean and wholesome! Would be great as a palette cleanser!
The story follows Joey and her struggles as a small business owner during the Covid 19 pandemic and the reality that many small businesses faced when they had to close their doors. Joey goes back “home” to see her parents and clue them in on what’s been going on in her life.
I loved the little battle she has at her parents with Carl the rooster!
The story follows Joey and her struggles as a small business owner during the Covid 19 pandemic and the reality that many small businesses faced when they had to close their doors. Joey goes back “home” to see her parents and clue them in on what’s been going on in her life.
I loved the little battle she has at her parents with Carl the rooster!
July 10, 2025
Sweet, Cozy Small Town Romance☀️
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This was such an enjoyable, stress relieving, cozy read. Living in a rural small town area myself, I really enjoyed the spot on depiction of Midwest small town life. This story made me smile, giggle, & reflect on my own life. I found the characters lovable & enjoyed reading about the FMC’s return to her hometown & her contemplation of what she wants her life to look like now at this point in her life. This is the perfect cozy, feel good read.
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This was such an enjoyable, stress relieving, cozy read. Living in a rural small town area myself, I really enjoyed the spot on depiction of Midwest small town life. This story made me smile, giggle, & reflect on my own life. I found the characters lovable & enjoyed reading about the FMC’s return to her hometown & her contemplation of what she wants her life to look like now at this point in her life. This is the perfect cozy, feel good read.
April 8, 2025
This was a cute little novella but it fell flat for me. I wanted to love the little widwest vibes — Casey’s & Dollar General— but it was overplayed. The story really didn’t go anywhere and then it just ended. Definitely a struggle with novellas to go deep enough in a short time, but this one missed the mark for me.
January 19, 2025
I absolutely LOVED this Novella. It was such a quick read. I loved everything about it and find myself wanting to know more about the town and all the people in it. Can't wait for more installments!!!
January 21, 2025
This is a cute, quick read. The book is literally every small town in the Midwest, which it says going in. I read it in just over 2 hours. It is a good book, not much to think about, just a cute, easy read.
December 31, 2024
Loved this novella - a charming little slice of midwestern small town life! Can’t wait to read more by this author… Hope she continues the story!
December 31, 2024
LOVED this book!
January 4, 2025
Fantastic book about small town Midwest living.
January 7, 2025
I loved this book and didn’t want it to end! It has such a good story line! I was invested in the characters! It was a feel good book!
May 13, 2025
This is the first book I have read in a while, but I am so glad that I read it! It is such a great book and I love the references to the small town I live in! I can’t wait for the second book!
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