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Falling: A cozy, heartwarming fall romance with fun festivities . . . and the spice to keep you warm.
Falling is a heartwarming romance steeped in autumn vibes and spans from Halloween to Thanksgiving in Western New York. With a flirty meet cute aboard an airplane, fabulous side characters, and open door spice, Falling follows November and Rhys as they listen to their hearts and test drive a romantic relationship before November has to return to her home in Los Angeles.
‘Love has its own timeline.’
From the moment Rhys Morgan glimpses November Day sitting beside him on a flight from Chicago to Buffalo, he’s captivated. As a billionaire business owner with looks and charm to spare, Rhys is accustomed to being nothing more than a dollar sign to prospective partners, so he’s all but sworn off romance. But something about November pools under his skin. Something different. Something beautiful. Before he knows what he’s doing, Rhys is popping up at her meditation seminar and offering to take her out for cinnamon lattes after. Rhys immediately wants to know more of November, but with a ticking clock growing ever louder, he has to ask himself how to make time and distance work to keep November by his side.
A fun flirtation on a plane that allowed November to be her boldest self was never meant to leave the airport. She’s in Buffalo to celebrate her favorite holiday, Halloween, with the only family that she has left in the world, not for romance. November can hardly make sense of the magnetic pull she feels toward Rhys, knowing that it is so much more than just physical attraction. Wrong time. She’s only in town for two weeks. Wrong place. She lives in Los Angeles, and her entire life is there. Right man? Love has never been on November’s side, but maybe it’s having a change of heart by placing Rhys on her path. Is two weeks enough time to take a chance on a once-in-a-lifetime love?
Cozy up with your favorite hot beverage and fuzzy socks, then nestle under that warm throw blanket to sink into the story of Falling.
‘Love has its own timeline.’
From the moment Rhys Morgan glimpses November Day sitting beside him on a flight from Chicago to Buffalo, he’s captivated. As a billionaire business owner with looks and charm to spare, Rhys is accustomed to being nothing more than a dollar sign to prospective partners, so he’s all but sworn off romance. But something about November pools under his skin. Something different. Something beautiful. Before he knows what he’s doing, Rhys is popping up at her meditation seminar and offering to take her out for cinnamon lattes after. Rhys immediately wants to know more of November, but with a ticking clock growing ever louder, he has to ask himself how to make time and distance work to keep November by his side.
A fun flirtation on a plane that allowed November to be her boldest self was never meant to leave the airport. She’s in Buffalo to celebrate her favorite holiday, Halloween, with the only family that she has left in the world, not for romance. November can hardly make sense of the magnetic pull she feels toward Rhys, knowing that it is so much more than just physical attraction. Wrong time. She’s only in town for two weeks. Wrong place. She lives in Los Angeles, and her entire life is there. Right man? Love has never been on November’s side, but maybe it’s having a change of heart by placing Rhys on her path. Is two weeks enough time to take a chance on a once-in-a-lifetime love?
Cozy up with your favorite hot beverage and fuzzy socks, then nestle under that warm throw blanket to sink into the story of Falling.
271 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2025
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October 28, 2025
I hope that I get to see glimpses of November and Rhys in future books. This story felt so full, in that I got to learn about both characters in a way that felt like I knew them, but it wasn’t rushed. It was cute and I love Halloween so this was a perfect October read. A strong 4.5/5 from me! (Rounded up since I can’t do half stars)
October 3, 2025
This was a fast paced, easy, cute read! A great debut for this indie author! I love a good airplane meet cute. The main characters (both over 30+ for readers that like middle age characters) were loveable as were both of their meddling families - giving fun character dynamic. This book covers all the fun fall holidays too and I love that the author included some recipes from the book in the back!
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airplane meet cute, meddling families, dual pov
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airplane meet cute, meddling families, dual pov
October 17, 2026
November Day boards a plane and meets a handsome billionaire who becomes interested in her. I board a plane and hope my bag fits under the seat without requiring emergency spinal surgery. Clearly, we are selecting different options at checkout.
Falling brings together autumn festivities, a book-loving heroine, and a man who buys her books and remembers her coffee order. That last combination feels like an unfair advantage. How am I supposed to maintain any critical distance when someone is financially supporting the TBR and making sure she’s properly caffeinated? Those are essential services.
November heads to Buffalo to spend Halloween with family, with her life in Los Angeles waiting for her after a two-week visit. Romance wasn’t on the itinerary. I appreciate that setup because there’s a certain freedom in flirting with someone you assume you’ll never see again. You can be bold, charming, possibly a little reckless, and then disappear into baggage claim.
Unfortunately for November’s carefully contained vacation plans, Rhys Morgan is interested in continuing the conversation.
Rhys has the wealth and charm, but what appeals to me about him is his eagerness to pursue a connection. He’s wary of people seeing his bank balance before they see him, yet November makes him reconsider his decision to keep romance at a distance. Suddenly, the man is turning up at her meditation seminar and suggesting cinnamon lattes. Apparently, his commitment to staying single did not survive the flight.
I have a weakness for a hero who falls first and makes an effort. Let him be interested! Let him remember things! Let him arrange a date without forcing the heroine to decipher seventeen mixed signals and consult three friends! Watching a capable grown man develop a very specific enthusiasm for one woman is excellent entertainment.
And yes, he buys her books. I’m going to need a moment with that information.
Flowers are lovely, but someone enabling a book habit understands the long game. That says, “I accept that you will occasionally become emotionally unavailable because chapter thirty-seven has taken a turn.” A meaningful foundation for any relationship.
November’s attachment to her existing life also gives the romance something substantial to work around. She isn’t arriving in Buffalo with an empty calendar and nothing to lose. Having feelings for someone doesn’t automatically answer questions about distance, home, or how a relationship fits into the life you’ve already built. I like that tension: the heart is enthusiastically making plans while the sensible part of the brain is asking who approved the relocation budget.
The short timeline is the element that asks the most of my romantic imagination. Two weeks is quick. I’ve spent longer deciding whether to buy a cardigan. But I can appreciate a romance built around the possibility that something meaningful might arrive before you feel ready. November and Rhys have to decide whether the timing makes their connection inconvenient or worth making room for.
My practical side would request a detailed discussion. My romance-reader side would like that discussion to happen over cinnamon lattes, with significant eye contact.
The emphasis on communication and low angst is especially appealing. Sometimes I have the energy for devastating secrets and emotional warfare. Sometimes I want two adults to acknowledge that they like each other and work out what to do about it. There is something deeply attractive about a romantic problem that can be discussed without somebody storming into the rain halfway through a sentence.
And the autumn setting? Yes, please. Halloween, the approach of Thanksgiving, and Friendsgiving give this story exactly the seasonal atmosphere I want when I’m mentally wearing an oversized sweater regardless of the actual temperature. A heroine named November who loves Halloween is also impressively committed to the theme. Some of us purchase a pumpkin candle. She has made autumn part of her legal identity.
The family and found-family elements give the premise an emotional tenderness, too. November is visiting the only family she has left, which makes this trip more meaningful than a convenient opportunity to meet a man. Belonging matters here. That’s something I want alongside the flirting: a sense that love can add to someone’s world, with friendships, traditions, and people who make a place feel like home.
Then there’s the open-door spice, because apparently the hot beverages aren’t solely responsible for keeping everyone warm. I appreciate the combination of a comforting atmosphere and adult attraction. The fuzzy socks can stay. They do not prevent anyone from having an interesting evening.
Falling has a setup aimed directly at my soft spot for affectionate heroes, bookish heroines, and love arriving at a wildly inconvenient time. The accelerated romance is something to keep in mind if you prefer a long, gradual build, but the warmth, attention, and willingness to take a chance are the appeal for me.
Now I just need to know which airline offers the handsome, attentive, book-buying man upgrade.
I’ve checked my reservation. So far, all I have is a carry-on allowance.
Falling brings together autumn festivities, a book-loving heroine, and a man who buys her books and remembers her coffee order. That last combination feels like an unfair advantage. How am I supposed to maintain any critical distance when someone is financially supporting the TBR and making sure she’s properly caffeinated? Those are essential services.
November heads to Buffalo to spend Halloween with family, with her life in Los Angeles waiting for her after a two-week visit. Romance wasn’t on the itinerary. I appreciate that setup because there’s a certain freedom in flirting with someone you assume you’ll never see again. You can be bold, charming, possibly a little reckless, and then disappear into baggage claim.
Unfortunately for November’s carefully contained vacation plans, Rhys Morgan is interested in continuing the conversation.
Rhys has the wealth and charm, but what appeals to me about him is his eagerness to pursue a connection. He’s wary of people seeing his bank balance before they see him, yet November makes him reconsider his decision to keep romance at a distance. Suddenly, the man is turning up at her meditation seminar and suggesting cinnamon lattes. Apparently, his commitment to staying single did not survive the flight.
I have a weakness for a hero who falls first and makes an effort. Let him be interested! Let him remember things! Let him arrange a date without forcing the heroine to decipher seventeen mixed signals and consult three friends! Watching a capable grown man develop a very specific enthusiasm for one woman is excellent entertainment.
And yes, he buys her books. I’m going to need a moment with that information.
Flowers are lovely, but someone enabling a book habit understands the long game. That says, “I accept that you will occasionally become emotionally unavailable because chapter thirty-seven has taken a turn.” A meaningful foundation for any relationship.
November’s attachment to her existing life also gives the romance something substantial to work around. She isn’t arriving in Buffalo with an empty calendar and nothing to lose. Having feelings for someone doesn’t automatically answer questions about distance, home, or how a relationship fits into the life you’ve already built. I like that tension: the heart is enthusiastically making plans while the sensible part of the brain is asking who approved the relocation budget.
The short timeline is the element that asks the most of my romantic imagination. Two weeks is quick. I’ve spent longer deciding whether to buy a cardigan. But I can appreciate a romance built around the possibility that something meaningful might arrive before you feel ready. November and Rhys have to decide whether the timing makes their connection inconvenient or worth making room for.
My practical side would request a detailed discussion. My romance-reader side would like that discussion to happen over cinnamon lattes, with significant eye contact.
The emphasis on communication and low angst is especially appealing. Sometimes I have the energy for devastating secrets and emotional warfare. Sometimes I want two adults to acknowledge that they like each other and work out what to do about it. There is something deeply attractive about a romantic problem that can be discussed without somebody storming into the rain halfway through a sentence.
And the autumn setting? Yes, please. Halloween, the approach of Thanksgiving, and Friendsgiving give this story exactly the seasonal atmosphere I want when I’m mentally wearing an oversized sweater regardless of the actual temperature. A heroine named November who loves Halloween is also impressively committed to the theme. Some of us purchase a pumpkin candle. She has made autumn part of her legal identity.
The family and found-family elements give the premise an emotional tenderness, too. November is visiting the only family she has left, which makes this trip more meaningful than a convenient opportunity to meet a man. Belonging matters here. That’s something I want alongside the flirting: a sense that love can add to someone’s world, with friendships, traditions, and people who make a place feel like home.
Then there’s the open-door spice, because apparently the hot beverages aren’t solely responsible for keeping everyone warm. I appreciate the combination of a comforting atmosphere and adult attraction. The fuzzy socks can stay. They do not prevent anyone from having an interesting evening.
Falling has a setup aimed directly at my soft spot for affectionate heroes, bookish heroines, and love arriving at a wildly inconvenient time. The accelerated romance is something to keep in mind if you prefer a long, gradual build, but the warmth, attention, and willingness to take a chance are the appeal for me.
Now I just need to know which airline offers the handsome, attentive, book-buying man upgrade.
I’ve checked my reservation. So far, all I have is a carry-on allowance.
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October 9, 2025
I definitely did fall...
... for the incredible writing and heartwarming story of FALLING !
The perfect fall read for the contemporary romance reader who loves the magical power of the "BER" months.
I truly can't believe this was a debut book because I just couldn't put it down. The writing is fun and filled with so much heart.
This is so much more than a traditional love story. This shows the many loves of a person, how the ups and downs shape you, and the importance of taking risks.
I giggled, I may have gotten misty, and I definitely swooned.
... for the incredible writing and heartwarming story of FALLING !
The perfect fall read for the contemporary romance reader who loves the magical power of the "BER" months.
I truly can't believe this was a debut book because I just couldn't put it down. The writing is fun and filled with so much heart.
This is so much more than a traditional love story. This shows the many loves of a person, how the ups and downs shape you, and the importance of taking risks.
I giggled, I may have gotten misty, and I definitely swooned.
March 12, 2026
Beautifully written, I absolutely adore this love story!!
October 4, 2026
Not usually a fan of insta-love but this one was so well done!! As a Buffalo transplant, I also appreciated the city nods! Can’t wait to read the next one!
October 21, 2026
Sweet. Low drama. At times, this felt amateur in writing style. Very enjoyable. Lots of 🔥
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