The nerdy bookworm and the jock never work out, right? Ten years ago, Tyler was the star football player who broke my heart. As soon as high school ended, I left my hometown and never looked back.

But then an accident brings me back, and guess who’s living next door?

Yep – Mr. Perfect with his chiseled abs and charming smile.

As much as I want to hate him, old feelings start bubbling up and I’m terrified he’ll hurt me again.

Can we put aside our differences and give this second chance a shot?

This was my first experience reading this author, and I’m thrilled to say I enjoyed this short story so much that I can’t wait to read more from her. It’s such a sweet, swoony fall romance that perfectly captures the essence of the season, giving you all the autumn feels. I loved the vivid descriptions that drew me deeper into the story.

I appreciated that it’s a clean, closed-door romance with no spice or profanity, making it short and easy to read in one sitting.

Getting to know Emily and Tyler as they reunited after a decade was a joy, and I loved the dual perspective that allowed the story to unfold in a fun way. There were plenty of funny moments mixed with heartfelt ones, creating a charming and delightful light-hearted romcom. I definitely recommend it!

Additionally, there’s a trilogy of full-length novels available on Kindle Unlimited, set in the same small town. I’m excited to check those out soon. I’m so glad I stumbled across this author—I really enjoyed her writing!

**This book is part of a fall romance real-time reaction episode, which you can listen to here.