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An Autumnboro Sweet Romance #1
Pumpkin Everything
After calling off her fall wedding, horror novelist Amy Fox is left with a broken heart, a mega case of writer’s block, and a serious aversion to all things pumpkin spice. When she receives news that her grandfather has broken his wrist driving through a Dunkin Donuts—literally straight through the front windows—five hundred miles away, in her hometown of Autumnboro, New Hampshire, Amy has no choice but to return to check on him. If she doesn’t make sure that he’s back on his feet, Grandpa may be moved into assisted living, and Amy’s beloved childhood home will be put on the market.Knowing she must return, Amy worries about the only thing worse than pumpkin spice—a reunion with Kit Parker—her childhood best friend, first love, and entire reason for skipping town in the first place. As the two reconnect, a second chance seems possible...if only Kit weren’t holding on to a secret that just might unravel everything.Now a Hallmark Channel Original Movie starring Taylor Cole and Corey Sevier! Set against the scenic backdrop of the White Mountains, New Hampshire, Pumpkin Everything is a small town, sweet romance, and the perfect way to kick off the fall season! A pumpkin spice latte wouldn’t hurt, either.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2018
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14 books369 followersBeth Labonte received a B.A. in Sociology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She worked as an administrative assistant for fourteen years, turning to writing as her creative outlet in an excruciatingly mundane corporate world. Beth now writes full-time and resides in Massachusetts.
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October 17, 2022
BRING OUT ICED PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES AND PUMPKIN SCENTED CANDLES!!!!! Pumpkin Everything is the first book in the An Autumnboro Sweet Romance series written by Beth Labonte. What better time of the year is there to read a book about Halloween, carving pumpkins, pumpkin scented everything, crisp crunchy leaves, and beautiful fall colors? After I started reading this book, I learned that it was turned into a Hallmark movie, so you know what that means? I have to run to it. I absolutely loved everything about this book, it was so perfect for the fall season. Pumpkin Everything just screams fall vibes and Friday night lights. I fell in love with the cover, I mean, YUM!!!!! But once I started reading, I fell in love with this quirky little town and all the characters. This was my first book by Beth Labonte, but i'll definitely be sure to read her other books. Grab yourself a copy of this book, a warm fuzzy blanket, any warm or iced beverage, and just dive into this story because once you start, you won't want to stop. The characters were very lovable, the setting just felt gorgeous to me.
Amy Fox is a horror novelist, she called off her fall themed wedding, and is now left with a broken heart, and a case of writers block. After calling off her wedding, Amy hates anything pumpkin spice or anything averted to pumpkin scented. One day, Amy receives a phone call from her mother that her grandfather broke his wrist driving through Dunkin' Donuts, like, literally drove straight through the front windows, five hundred miles away in her hometown of Autumnboro, New Hampshire. Amy is now living in Pennsylvania, but Amy knows she must return to Autumnboro to check up on her grandfather and make sure that he's back on his own two feet because if she doesn't her grandfather may be moved into assisted living, and her childhood home will be put on the market. Nothing in Pennsylvania is holding Amy back anymore.
Knowing she must return back to her hometown, Amy worries about the only thing worse than pumpkin spice, Kit Parker. Amy and Kit were childhood best friends, each other's first love, and Amy's only reason for leaving Autumnboro in the first place. Amy and Kit were seniors in high school when Kit lost his mother. Kit was always so happy before the passing of his mom, he and Amy basically did everything together. After Kit lost his mom, he turned into a completely different person, he never wanted to do anything, he became depressed. Fast forward a little bit, their senior prom came around the corner, Kit and Amy were supposed to go together, but Kit's depression stopped him. No matter what Amy did it was never enough for Kit, Amy tried everything in her willpower to be there for Kit, but nothing worked. After high school, Amy left town without telling anyone why she was truly leaving.
As Amy returns home, she learns so much about Kit. As Amy and Kit reconnect, there's a possibility of a second chance for these two, if only.... Kit wasn't holding onto a secret just could just unravel everything. Amy lost her grandmother, so the only thing keeping her grandfather in her childhood home is his connection to Amy's grandma. Amy's grandma, owned Pumpkin Everything, a little store in Autumnboro, New Hampshire where they sold everything pumpkin. At times this book broke my heart, but it left a smile on my face at the end. It made me giggle so many times I couldn't even count. I loved all of the characters, even at times when I wanted to slap one of them across the face for secrets. Amy has a decision to make, either to stay in Autumnboro or return to Pennsylvania. I often found myself cheering on these characters. After reading this book, I want to take a trip to Autumnboro, New Hampshire and meet all these lovely people. On to book two!!!!!
Amy Fox is a horror novelist, she called off her fall themed wedding, and is now left with a broken heart, and a case of writers block. After calling off her wedding, Amy hates anything pumpkin spice or anything averted to pumpkin scented. One day, Amy receives a phone call from her mother that her grandfather broke his wrist driving through Dunkin' Donuts, like, literally drove straight through the front windows, five hundred miles away in her hometown of Autumnboro, New Hampshire. Amy is now living in Pennsylvania, but Amy knows she must return to Autumnboro to check up on her grandfather and make sure that he's back on his own two feet because if she doesn't her grandfather may be moved into assisted living, and her childhood home will be put on the market. Nothing in Pennsylvania is holding Amy back anymore.
Knowing she must return back to her hometown, Amy worries about the only thing worse than pumpkin spice, Kit Parker. Amy and Kit were childhood best friends, each other's first love, and Amy's only reason for leaving Autumnboro in the first place. Amy and Kit were seniors in high school when Kit lost his mother. Kit was always so happy before the passing of his mom, he and Amy basically did everything together. After Kit lost his mom, he turned into a completely different person, he never wanted to do anything, he became depressed. Fast forward a little bit, their senior prom came around the corner, Kit and Amy were supposed to go together, but Kit's depression stopped him. No matter what Amy did it was never enough for Kit, Amy tried everything in her willpower to be there for Kit, but nothing worked. After high school, Amy left town without telling anyone why she was truly leaving.
As Amy returns home, she learns so much about Kit. As Amy and Kit reconnect, there's a possibility of a second chance for these two, if only.... Kit wasn't holding onto a secret just could just unravel everything. Amy lost her grandmother, so the only thing keeping her grandfather in her childhood home is his connection to Amy's grandma. Amy's grandma, owned Pumpkin Everything, a little store in Autumnboro, New Hampshire where they sold everything pumpkin. At times this book broke my heart, but it left a smile on my face at the end. It made me giggle so many times I couldn't even count. I loved all of the characters, even at times when I wanted to slap one of them across the face for secrets. Amy has a decision to make, either to stay in Autumnboro or return to Pennsylvania. I often found myself cheering on these characters. After reading this book, I want to take a trip to Autumnboro, New Hampshire and meet all these lovely people. On to book two!!!!!
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October 25, 2021
RATING 4.5 STARS
Pumpkin Everything is book one in An Autumnboro Sweet Romance series by Beth Labonte. This is my very first book by Beth. It first grabbed my attention with this adorable cover. I mean, yum! But once I started reading, I quickly fell in love with this quirky, lovely little town and all of its residents.
Amy Fox is twenty eight years old. She grew up on Autumnboro, New Hampshire where anything pumpkin is a part of daily life. But as soon as she graduated from high school, she ran with a broken heart, vowing never to return. Now, ten years later, Amy is a successful horror novelist. Her grandfather has driven his car right into the front of the Dunkin Donuts in Autumnboro, and broken his wrist. If Amy doesn’t agree to go back and help him out while he recuperates, her mom is threatening to sell the family home and move grandpa to an assisted living facility. She wants to help her grandpa. She doesn’t want him to lose his home. But if she goes back, she’s going to have to face the person she left behind.
Kit Parker and Amy were high school sweethearts. Their story is one romance novelists dream of. They literally grew up together. Kit’s family rents the bottom half of the house Amy’s family owns. When they were in high school, they went from best friends to more. But then something happened in Kit’s life that turned his life upside down and everything fell apart, including losing his Amy. But now she’s back and he has a second chance.
This was such a sweet story. I should mention that it is a clean romance. But seriously, you don’t need the sexy times in this book. The mental images of all the autumn decorations, the leaves, all the pumpkin stuff. I would be in heaven. I could literally smell the pumpkin spice. I think I’m going to need to do some baking now. Kit and Amy are given a second chance to make things right. But will the stars finally align for them? Or was their story destined to end all those years ago back in high school?
I enjoyed this so much. It was engaging and fun. It is a quick read. I read it in one day. I definitely plan to read book two, Maple Sugar Crush, which is Josie and Riley’s story and takes place around Thanksgiving. I also look forward to looking through some of Beth’s other work.
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Pumpkin Everything is book one in An Autumnboro Sweet Romance series by Beth Labonte. This is my very first book by Beth. It first grabbed my attention with this adorable cover. I mean, yum! But once I started reading, I quickly fell in love with this quirky, lovely little town and all of its residents.
Amy Fox is twenty eight years old. She grew up on Autumnboro, New Hampshire where anything pumpkin is a part of daily life. But as soon as she graduated from high school, she ran with a broken heart, vowing never to return. Now, ten years later, Amy is a successful horror novelist. Her grandfather has driven his car right into the front of the Dunkin Donuts in Autumnboro, and broken his wrist. If Amy doesn’t agree to go back and help him out while he recuperates, her mom is threatening to sell the family home and move grandpa to an assisted living facility. She wants to help her grandpa. She doesn’t want him to lose his home. But if she goes back, she’s going to have to face the person she left behind.
Kit Parker and Amy were high school sweethearts. Their story is one romance novelists dream of. They literally grew up together. Kit’s family rents the bottom half of the house Amy’s family owns. When they were in high school, they went from best friends to more. But then something happened in Kit’s life that turned his life upside down and everything fell apart, including losing his Amy. But now she’s back and he has a second chance.
This was such a sweet story. I should mention that it is a clean romance. But seriously, you don’t need the sexy times in this book. The mental images of all the autumn decorations, the leaves, all the pumpkin stuff. I would be in heaven. I could literally smell the pumpkin spice. I think I’m going to need to do some baking now. Kit and Amy are given a second chance to make things right. But will the stars finally align for them? Or was their story destined to end all those years ago back in high school?
I enjoyed this so much. It was engaging and fun. It is a quick read. I read it in one day. I definitely plan to read book two, Maple Sugar Crush, which is Josie and Riley’s story and takes place around Thanksgiving. I also look forward to looking through some of Beth’s other work.
For more about this book and so many others, come and visit me at Carol's Crazy Bookish World.
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November 10, 2022
A cute fall-themed second-chance romance set in small town New Hampshire. I got this book for free during an Amazon freebie day and what a wonderful find! I saved it until September because it seemed like the perfect book to read when the weather was turning and you were in the mood for pumpkin spice lattes and cozy, crisp nights, and this book didn't disappoint!
When her grandfather is in a minor car accident, Amy drives up from Pennsylvania to help. Fall is in full swing, complete with maple leaves, doughnuts, pumpkin spice and lots of plaid. Oh, and also there’s her ex who she dumped back in high school when he was going through grief over the loss of his mother. So there’s that small detail to deal with. This was a cute, quick read with lots of GREAT autumn notes if you’re looking for a cozy, fall-themed romance. Five pumpkins in the autumn department and it was great to take a little trip up to New Hampshire for this delightful read!
When her grandfather is in a minor car accident, Amy drives up from Pennsylvania to help. Fall is in full swing, complete with maple leaves, doughnuts, pumpkin spice and lots of plaid. Oh, and also there’s her ex who she dumped back in high school when he was going through grief over the loss of his mother. So there’s that small detail to deal with. This was a cute, quick read with lots of GREAT autumn notes if you’re looking for a cozy, fall-themed romance. Five pumpkins in the autumn department and it was great to take a little trip up to New Hampshire for this delightful read!
November 8, 2021
3.5 stars
This was a sweet and very light second chance romance set in a lovely small town filled with fall and pumpkin everything. I liked how warm and cozy it felt, like watching a Hallmark movie.
The audiobook was excellent. I really enjoyed Lisa Larsen's narration.
This was a sweet and very light second chance romance set in a lovely small town filled with fall and pumpkin everything. I liked how warm and cozy it felt, like watching a Hallmark movie.
The audiobook was excellent. I really enjoyed Lisa Larsen's narration.
November 15, 2021
I liked this book well enough at the beginning, especially the lovely setting (New Hampshire small town in the fall), but soon got annoyed at the self-centered MC who was prone to martyrdom and mean-spiritedness and could not see further than her own nose.
September 28, 2020
Sweet, funny and wholesome seasonal romance. It was refreshing to read something without descriptive sex. If you want that in a romance, you won't find it here. This was a sweet second chance love story with an autumnal theme. It wasn't cheesy or cringy. Just the right amount of heart warming for the season.
November 5, 2024
I picked this up because I read a book that made me have to sleep with the lights on, and I needed something to bring me back out from under the covers. I knew this probably wouldn't be for me, and I was right. There is nothing wrong with it, I just think I'm not wholesome enough for this kind of content. I'm not really fan of the childhood friends trope, and the fact that this whole "misunderstanding" that made the FMC move away to begin with stems back from a high school prom was just way too dumb for me.
All that withstanding, the atmosphere was pretty lovely. I did like that aspect of the quirky little New Hampshire town and its cast of characters.
All that withstanding, the atmosphere was pretty lovely. I did like that aspect of the quirky little New Hampshire town and its cast of characters.
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June 22, 2025🎃 Author protagonist
🤍 Small town Romance
Reading something light before diving back into fantasy!
🤍 Small town Romance
Reading something light before diving back into fantasy!
October 7, 2019
2019
Re-read it yesterday and it was just as sweet and funny as I remember. So glad to know book 2 comes out in a few days😆
2018:
So two days ago I posted a review on Goodreads saying how I love fall and pumpkin flavor things and yesterday, Amazon recommended this book to me. Coincidence ? I don't think so either ;p
Pumpkin Eveything is the story of a self-published horror novelists who's back (after a decade) in her hometown of Autumnboro, a New Hampshire autumn theme small town, to help her grandpa get back on his feet after he drove through the window of a Dunkin' Donuts. She'll also have a second chance at romance with her fist love, the former boy-next-door/best friend who became her boyfriend that she let down when he couldn't get over his mother's death. I know it make her sound like the bad guy in this story, but teenage love, like every other story, is a little bit more complicated than that and Kit have no hard feelings about that.
If you expect and want a love story full of drama and sexual tension, that's not it. But I don't think this book tried to be something other than what it was : a sweet story, and that's why I found it so charming. Just know that if you require sex scenes in your romance, you won't have it. There's so many things I enjoyed about this book. First, it was funny but without being OTT. There's an amusing running gag and the references, it was my kind of references :p I liked that both Amy and Kit were still young at heart but without being immature. I absolutely adored the character of Amy's grandpa, a nice and touching man who doesn't want to be treated nor considered like an invalid. The best part : the town's annual tradition and the MC Halloween's costumes.
I have one warning left : this book will probably make you crave a pumpkin spice latte or muffin, just saying ;p
Re-read it yesterday and it was just as sweet and funny as I remember. So glad to know book 2 comes out in a few days😆
2018:
So two days ago I posted a review on Goodreads saying how I love fall and pumpkin flavor things and yesterday, Amazon recommended this book to me. Coincidence ? I don't think so either ;p
Pumpkin Eveything is the story of a self-published horror novelists who's back (after a decade) in her hometown of Autumnboro, a New Hampshire autumn theme small town, to help her grandpa get back on his feet after he drove through the window of a Dunkin' Donuts. She'll also have a second chance at romance with her fist love, the former boy-next-door/best friend who became her boyfriend that she let down when he couldn't get over his mother's death. I know it make her sound like the bad guy in this story, but teenage love, like every other story, is a little bit more complicated than that and Kit have no hard feelings about that.
If you expect and want a love story full of drama and sexual tension, that's not it. But I don't think this book tried to be something other than what it was : a sweet story, and that's why I found it so charming. Just know that if you require sex scenes in your romance, you won't have it. There's so many things I enjoyed about this book. First, it was funny but without being OTT. There's an amusing running gag and the references, it was my kind of references :p I liked that both Amy and Kit were still young at heart but without being immature. I absolutely adored the character of Amy's grandpa, a nice and touching man who doesn't want to be treated nor considered like an invalid. The best part : the town's annual tradition and the MC Halloween's costumes.
I have one warning left : this book will probably make you crave a pumpkin spice latte or muffin, just saying ;p
November 12, 2019
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Not For Me
I was super excited when I found this book on Kindle Unlimited; however, it didn’t live up to my expectations. I was hoping for a cute fall romance but ended up reading a main character that was far from likeable. I feel like Amy was determined to never take responsibility for her actions especially when it came to decisions that she made. I don’t like that the resolution to the plot was one that was ultimately solved by her grandfather when she’s the one that needed to come to a moment of realization. There was a lot of woe is me and “I did wrong BUT...” and I just couldn’t get past the fact that everything was so easy for her. The writing wasn’t bad, I just don’t think that the story was written for me. I’ll be doing a full review on my blog.
Not For Me
I was super excited when I found this book on Kindle Unlimited; however, it didn’t live up to my expectations. I was hoping for a cute fall romance but ended up reading a main character that was far from likeable. I feel like Amy was determined to never take responsibility for her actions especially when it came to decisions that she made. I don’t like that the resolution to the plot was one that was ultimately solved by her grandfather when she’s the one that needed to come to a moment of realization. There was a lot of woe is me and “I did wrong BUT...” and I just couldn’t get past the fact that everything was so easy for her. The writing wasn’t bad, I just don’t think that the story was written for me. I’ll be doing a full review on my blog.
October 11, 2022
I love love love the autumn season. It is the best time of the year, and I love a good cozy book that sums up all the right feelings! So when I heard about this book, I figured this must be the one I was looking for! A book about pumpkins, lattes, sweaters, spice, and all things nice!
I did not like this book. The plot was okay, kind of like all other Hallmark-like stories. A bit cheesy, the whole; girl moves away from a small town, comes back home for a few weeks, and meets an old boyfriend theme.
But the main character was SO frustrating! She is the most selfish and obnoxious person I have met in a book. First of all, she is an author, and after she moved away from the town, she decided to write about the people living there. But, of course, not in a very nice way. Even though her grandfather still lives there, she might have to return sometime. When the townspeople then tell her they want to support her career and read her books, she gets upset and acts like a victim - even though she is the one who wrote mean things about them.
Second of all, the way she treated her ex-boyfriend before she moved away was horrible. Of course, she was a teenager but still. But to make that worse, she now (again) acts like she is the victim and is waiting for him to bring it up instead of owning up to her mistakes and just apologizing. She spends the entire time thinking about how she feels and how upset she is instead of talking to this guy (who is super friendly to her). She doesn't ask anything about his life or how he is doing - it is all about her.
Even when it comes to her mother and grandfather, she completely ignores their needs and just focuses on her role in their lives.
When her "fans" comments online that they want her to write more books, she gets annoyed instead of grateful that people like what she writes. She is just an all-around tiresome human! Her furiously annoying personality and self-absorbed attitude ruined the whole book.
One would think that I at least got some of that autumn feelings… But no. Sure, the grandfather owns a shop called All Things Pumpkin, and the smell of pumpkin spice is mentioned quite a few times - followed up by the main character complaining about the smell… Yeah. That is about it.
I don't know why I forced myself to finish the book. I got more and more frustrated with this woman! She is judgemental towards everyone, even the ones she supposedly ''loves''. Judges their hobbies, jobs, lives... Ugh. Like she is so much a better person than them.
She keeps blaming her ex-fiance for absolutely everything terrible in her life. I am pretty sure he didn't force her to write all kinds of crap about the townspeople...
Then despite this horrible personality, the sweet guy is still interested in her. He does everything for her, bends over backward for her - and she just sits there and crushes his dream with absolutely no remorse.
Okay yes... I guess this ended up being more of a rant about one of the worst characters in the history of literature than an actual review... Sorry about that. But no to this book.
I did not like this book. The plot was okay, kind of like all other Hallmark-like stories. A bit cheesy, the whole; girl moves away from a small town, comes back home for a few weeks, and meets an old boyfriend theme.
But the main character was SO frustrating! She is the most selfish and obnoxious person I have met in a book. First of all, she is an author, and after she moved away from the town, she decided to write about the people living there. But, of course, not in a very nice way. Even though her grandfather still lives there, she might have to return sometime. When the townspeople then tell her they want to support her career and read her books, she gets upset and acts like a victim - even though she is the one who wrote mean things about them.
Second of all, the way she treated her ex-boyfriend before she moved away was horrible. Of course, she was a teenager but still. But to make that worse, she now (again) acts like she is the victim and is waiting for him to bring it up instead of owning up to her mistakes and just apologizing. She spends the entire time thinking about how she feels and how upset she is instead of talking to this guy (who is super friendly to her). She doesn't ask anything about his life or how he is doing - it is all about her.
Even when it comes to her mother and grandfather, she completely ignores their needs and just focuses on her role in their lives.
When her "fans" comments online that they want her to write more books, she gets annoyed instead of grateful that people like what she writes. She is just an all-around tiresome human! Her furiously annoying personality and self-absorbed attitude ruined the whole book.
One would think that I at least got some of that autumn feelings… But no. Sure, the grandfather owns a shop called All Things Pumpkin, and the smell of pumpkin spice is mentioned quite a few times - followed up by the main character complaining about the smell… Yeah. That is about it.
I don't know why I forced myself to finish the book. I got more and more frustrated with this woman! She is judgemental towards everyone, even the ones she supposedly ''loves''. Judges their hobbies, jobs, lives... Ugh. Like she is so much a better person than them.
She keeps blaming her ex-fiance for absolutely everything terrible in her life. I am pretty sure he didn't force her to write all kinds of crap about the townspeople...
Then despite this horrible personality, the sweet guy is still interested in her. He does everything for her, bends over backward for her - and she just sits there and crushes his dream with absolutely no remorse.
Okay yes... I guess this ended up being more of a rant about one of the worst characters in the history of literature than an actual review... Sorry about that. But no to this book.
November 15, 2025
I was looking for a book full of cozy fall vibes, and this definitely delivered. It was sweet, funny, and perfect for fall. I didn’t really click with the FMC, though, and I never fully bought into the romance. Still an enjoyable seasonal read.
3.5 stars rounded down.
3.5 stars rounded down.
October 21, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed this sweet and charming story! This has been on my TBR for a while and I’m so happy to have finally gotten to it! It was the perfect fall read full of autumn leaves and Halloween and scarecrows and apples and pumpkins.
This adorable and delightful, clean romance was exactly what I wanted and needed. It’s full of small town goodness with characters that are so dang cute you can’t help but want to visit there and meet them.
There is plenty of humor in this adorably charming read. I found myself chuckling quite a few times.
Need a feel-good story that’ll make you smile, warm your heart, and fall for pretty much everyone in it? Download this book, grab a pumpkin spice latte, settle in and get cozy. I definitely recommend this one.
Beth Labonte was a new to me author and I can’t wait to read more from her. I will definitely be reading Maple Sugar Crush!
This adorable and delightful, clean romance was exactly what I wanted and needed. It’s full of small town goodness with characters that are so dang cute you can’t help but want to visit there and meet them.
There is plenty of humor in this adorably charming read. I found myself chuckling quite a few times.
Need a feel-good story that’ll make you smile, warm your heart, and fall for pretty much everyone in it? Download this book, grab a pumpkin spice latte, settle in and get cozy. I definitely recommend this one.
Beth Labonte was a new to me author and I can’t wait to read more from her. I will definitely be reading Maple Sugar Crush!
November 12, 2022
Sweet snuggle fall read!
November 2, 2019
A charming, fall-themed read about a girl returning to her hometown to help her grandfather and getting a second chance with her first love. I love this author's writing style and humor. The colorful cast of characters and the beautiful setting made this book an easy and enjoyable read. I love Amy and Kit's romantic relationship - their history, their second chance story and HEA felt like a sigh-worthy and complete journey. I also loved that Amy was a writer who wrote about the town and its residents that she left behind; this story arc was funny and concluded well. Overall, an entertaining and lovable story filled with pumpkin everything (and appropriately so).
November 2, 2021
I read this for autumnal fluff and I was not disappointed. Very cute, very sweet and very pumpkin spiced. It made my fall loving heart happy and made for a nice break from the heavier books I've been reading lately.
October 8, 2024
If you're looking for the perfect, cozy fall read, look no further than Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte!
Amy left her hometown of Autumboro, New Hampshire years ago after a heart-crushing break-up with her childhood best friend and first love, Kit Parker. She became a horror novelist and was engaged to be married, that is until she found out her fiancé was cheating on her...ouch. Now that her grandfather has driven through the local Dunkin Donuts (and I do mean the building, not the drive through), Amy must return home to care for him and discover that she may have left more of her heart in Autumboro than she first realized.
This was just the sweetest little story and such a pleasant surprise. If you're look for a short and cozy fall romance, you can't go wrong here. Beth Labonte nailed the fall atmosphere and Hallmark movie vibes. Did I mention this was actually adapted into a Hallmark movie, too? Additionally, I think this book would be a great alternative for those looking for the cozy, fall vibes of The Pumpkin Spice Café but shorter and with no spice or mystery.
I gave this one 4 stars and look forward to reading the follow up, Maple Sugar Crush, in November.
Amy left her hometown of Autumboro, New Hampshire years ago after a heart-crushing break-up with her childhood best friend and first love, Kit Parker. She became a horror novelist and was engaged to be married, that is until she found out her fiancé was cheating on her...ouch. Now that her grandfather has driven through the local Dunkin Donuts (and I do mean the building, not the drive through), Amy must return home to care for him and discover that she may have left more of her heart in Autumboro than she first realized.
This was just the sweetest little story and such a pleasant surprise. If you're look for a short and cozy fall romance, you can't go wrong here. Beth Labonte nailed the fall atmosphere and Hallmark movie vibes. Did I mention this was actually adapted into a Hallmark movie, too? Additionally, I think this book would be a great alternative for those looking for the cozy, fall vibes of The Pumpkin Spice Café but shorter and with no spice or mystery.
I gave this one 4 stars and look forward to reading the follow up, Maple Sugar Crush, in November.
October 17, 2022
3.5 stars
It's October right now, so the perfect time of year for this book! It was a cute story, but it must be said that Beth Labonte is a fantastic writer! The whole story was so VIVID in my mind!! Her writing style is fantastic!
I think I will save book #2 for a few months, so I can feel autumn-y again in winter. The autumns in Canada are FAR too short!!
It's October right now, so the perfect time of year for this book! It was a cute story, but it must be said that Beth Labonte is a fantastic writer! The whole story was so VIVID in my mind!! Her writing style is fantastic!
I think I will save book #2 for a few months, so I can feel autumn-y again in winter. The autumns in Canada are FAR too short!!
November 4, 2023
This got really cheesy at the end, but if you want fall vibes, this is the book for you! I loved all the small town feels and of course all the autumn themed things. This is quite short at under 200 pages, so the romance wasn’t as developed as it could have been, but it was still a cute and fun read, perfect for October or November. Seasonal readers should definitely enjoy this one!
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August 21, 20243.5 stars
A cute but predictable fall read.
A cute but predictable fall read.
October 8, 2024
This was cute. Nothing standout about it, but a sweet, clean romance with fall vibes. 🍂🍁✨
October 26, 2021
“This town wouldn’t know a good book if it climbed out of the Hellmouth and kidnapped the mayor.”
“Nightlife Negative,” I murmured, recognizing the opening scene of my debut novel. — Kit Parker and Amy Fox
With the line "Grandpa’s driven through Dunkin’ Donuts!”
“So what?” Pumpkin Everything has one of the more amusing openings. Yes, the set-up is in the blurb but I didn't expect it to be the opening line. This is a gorgeous and easy to read 🍂seasonal story🎃. A second chance love, communication just missed and playing with the concept of the boy/girl next door. Also the love of family. The two main characters are Amy Fox, a horror writer with writer's block who recently kicked out her good for nothing former fiance. And Kit Parker childhood downstairs neighbour and her first love whom she ran from at seventeen. Amy is a character full of something just a bit more than guilt for her leaving and never looking back to her small hometown. In 10 years she's never visited home, not once, not to see Kit or her grandfather Tom. To make matters worse she never explained to Tom why she was leaving. Never said goodbye to Riley, Kit's younger brother and someone she saw as a brother. This is what the book deals with Amy coming to terms with her own actions and past.
What Pumpkin Everything does do, but I'm not sure how well, is work with the ideas of depression, getting help and guilt. Kit and the handling of his own past and trying to help Amy come to terms with it too. But Riley, Riley and that repressed anger were not entirely unexpected but shown in exactly the right place, time and way. It does help to remember that when Amy leaves she's 18, still somewhat immature and unsure how to help on a very real level. She has been living with her guilt and the repercussions of it for years. Kit's behaviour is endearing around Amy and her thoughts.
I know book 2 in the Autumnboro Sweet Romance duology (Maple Sugar Crush) is Riley and Josie's story and that makes me so happy. I adore Riley Parker and his whole deal, former goth (is there really such a thing🤭), works in a funeral home, very much death positive (Mother Death would be so pleased). Riley and Josie both deserve happiness. Josie absolutely deserves a man who won't use her for her millions. Riley needs to know he can be accepted for who he is and what he does.
Look this Pumpkin Spice likely won't set the world on fire but I can see why people like it, especially during fall/autumn. I will say for me it will likely be forgettable but mostly if not only because I read it as a way to deal with my slight insomnia between 11:30 and 3ish am. But that does not diminish how much I enjoyed it as I was reading.
The one that got away. Was that what he was to me? He hadn’t gotten away like some determined fish struggling free from a net, emerging triumphantly into open water. No, I’d dumped him out. Weak and with a broken fin, I’d dumped him out into the ocean, over the petty offence of not wanting to take me to the prom, not knowing or caring if he would make it on his own. How could he be the one that got away, when I’d let him go? — Amy Fox
Read for Autumn Readathon by Lilium 2021. Filling the prompt: "Jack-o'-Lantern: a book that reminds you of Halloween"
Look it's set in a town called Autumnboro. While Halloween in my country is in Spring Halloween is inextricably linked with Autumn. This does have scenes set at Halloween they really aren't the focus and that is such a pleasant thing for me.
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November 10, 2023
This is a fun seasonal read about coming home after being gone for far too long. I felt a connection with Amy because she had complicated feelings about home when she left years ago, and she really had to look those feelings in the face when she moved back. She lives with her grandfather, who is precious. The townsfolk are quirky and everyone is likable. The the story is full of the colors of fall, cool weather, scarecrows and pumpkins, and a little bit of Halloween. I appreciate the humor in the story and there are a few fun pop culture references. Also, the author's fondness for New Hampshire in the fall really comes through.
I downloaded this one after Amazon recommended it to me. I'm so glad I took a chance on it and found a new author to read.
I downloaded this one after Amazon recommended it to me. I'm so glad I took a chance on it and found a new author to read.
October 13, 2019
Cute autumnal cosy stories are exactly what I need right now as work is leaving me no time to physically read, so this was perfect. We follow Amy, a struggling writer, who has to move back to her hometown to look after her grandpa. A town called AUTUMNBORO, there’s pumpkins everywhere, crunchy leaves, crisp mornings, everything you could possibly want from autumn!
This was like those cute Christmas romance films, except it’s autumnal! It was so much fun and I’m so excited to see that the author has a sequel out now following another character! Autumnal romances are a new favourite thing!!
This was like those cute Christmas romance films, except it’s autumnal! It was so much fun and I’m so excited to see that the author has a sequel out now following another character! Autumnal romances are a new favourite thing!!
October 19, 2024
This was a sweet story, but the end was so obvious I ended up just waiting for it to happen. I was mostly ok with that. However, I found the female main character annoying. She seemed so self-centered and oblivious to most everything. The male main character was perfect.
Being familiar with the area, I personally loved the setting. It was so lovely to read about it.
Being familiar with the area, I personally loved the setting. It was so lovely to read about it.
December 16, 2021
Not to be mean, but the main character was unlikeable and quite dumb. The conflict was ridiculous. The second chance romance had absolutely no tension to it so it was pretty boring. I found this fairly basic. I loved the small town but I wish so many other plot points hadn’t been done.
October 25, 2019
This was such a sweet and heart warming story that made me crave cool weather and pumpkin spice lattes. Great read!
October 2, 2023
What a fantastic autumn read! I listened to Pumpkin Everything during a portion of one day! I love sweet romances and this book did not disappoint. If you’re looking to get lost in a quaint New England town during autumn, in the lives of characters who feel like your friends, then this is the book for you. Grab a cozy drink, light a candle, and get reading. Highly recommended.
August 30, 2023
This was a charming second chance, small town rivals romance that has two former flames coming to heads over what will happen to a family home. Full of all the emotions and tons of Hallmark movie vibes (it actually did get turned into a Hallmark Channel romcom). This was a sweet, short, kissing only story sure to deliver tons of Fall vibes. Good on audio too narrated by Lisa Larsen and available for free for audible members. This was my first by Beth Labonte and I'd read more in this series. Recommended for fans of books like October kiss by Kristen Ethridge.
October 21, 2020
Seasonal cozy clean romance novel
Seasonal New England charm ... Autumnboro, NH lives up to its name and everything pumpkin adds to the charm.
Amy, the main character in this cozy romance, hasn't been home in years, but an accident brings her back, giving her a second chance with Kit, her high school boyfriend. Amy has a good connection with her grandfather, even though she hasn't been home in years, and I adored that relationship.
Her reasons for skipping town and especially for never coming back were very childish, but she was young, so I'll give her that, but it kind of bugged me that things were just back to normal so fast. As a horror novelist, she based a lot of her characters on the quirky residents and had to deal with the fallout from that, so life wasn't perfect. All difficulties were a bit to quick and easy to fix and tie up neatly with a bow.
I do enjoy a cute small town romance but thought this one was a little to easy breezy but to be honest I am tempted to read the second one since I did enjoy the characters and small town autumn feel ...
Seasonal New England charm ... Autumnboro, NH lives up to its name and everything pumpkin adds to the charm.
Amy, the main character in this cozy romance, hasn't been home in years, but an accident brings her back, giving her a second chance with Kit, her high school boyfriend. Amy has a good connection with her grandfather, even though she hasn't been home in years, and I adored that relationship.
Her reasons for skipping town and especially for never coming back were very childish, but she was young, so I'll give her that, but it kind of bugged me that things were just back to normal so fast. As a horror novelist, she based a lot of her characters on the quirky residents and had to deal with the fallout from that, so life wasn't perfect. All difficulties were a bit to quick and easy to fix and tie up neatly with a bow.
I do enjoy a cute small town romance but thought this one was a little to easy breezy but to be honest I am tempted to read the second one since I did enjoy the characters and small town autumn feel ...
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