Pumpkin Kisses Series by Rachel Annette Fisher

When Clara comes back to her hometown after years away, she expects little more than a short family visit and a sharp reminder of why she left. What she doesn’t expect is the lantern still burning at the old gate next door the same lantern her childhood friend Ethan once swore he’d keep lit.Ethan never left. While Clara built her life far from lantern-lit streets, he stayed on the family farm, rooted in the soil and holding on to quiet traditions and the hope that she might return... moreWhen Clara comes back to her hometown after years away, she expects little more than a short family visit and a sharp reminder of why she left. What she doesn’t expect is the lantern still burning at the old gate next door the same lantern her childhood friend Ethan once swore he’d keep lit.Ethan never left. While Clara built her life far from lantern-lit streets, he stayed on the family farm, rooted in the soil and holding on to quiet traditions and the hope that she might return. When their paths cross again under autumn skies and festival lights, the pull between them feels harder to ignore.Clara battles the old whispers that she doesn’t belong, afraid that staying might cost her freedom. Ethan wrestles with patience and the need to show her that home isn’t just a place it’s the people who keep the light waiting for you.As Halloween deepens, friendship turns into something tender, something harder to walk away from. But will Clara stop running long enough to imagine a future with him, or will the flame between them die before it ever takes hold?The Lantern by the Gate is a nostalgic small-town romance full of pumpkin festivals, autumn nights, and love that glows where you least expect it.***Step into this story, then discover how Pumpkin Kisses weaves more tales of love under Halloween skies.Every Halloween, the veil between worlds thins and one mortal woman is named the Harvest Bride.Beneath lantern glow and drifting autumn leaves, Pumpkin Kisses gathers five sweet standalone romances touched by Halloween’s magic. From quiet pumpkin patches to glittering masquerade halls, from hand-written letters to the hush of candlelit windows, each story holds onto the warmth of love even as the night deepens.These are tales of soft surprises, tender bonds, and the quiet bravery of opening your heart when shadows press close. Gentle, heartwarming, and made for anyone who loves the romance of fall’s most enchanted night.Will you let the season’s magic write its way into your heart? less

Ethan Miller has one goal keep his family’s orchard alive. Bills pile up, his confidence slips, and the town’s Harvest Festival feels like his last chance to prove the orchard still matters. But Ethan is more at ease with cider presses and late nights than with crowds or charm.Clara Whitmore, the new schoolteacher, carries a dream of her own. She wants her students to have a Halloween they’ll never forget lanterns glowing, laughter echoing, memories that outlast the season... moreEthan Miller has one goal keep his family’s orchard alive. Bills pile up, his confidence slips, and the town’s Harvest Festival feels like his last chance to prove the orchard still matters. But Ethan is more at ease with cider presses and late nights than with crowds or charm.Clara Whitmore, the new schoolteacher, carries a dream of her own. She wants her students to have a Halloween they’ll never forget lanterns glowing, laughter echoing, memories that outlast the season. To pull it off, she needs help from the one place everyone Orchard Lane Cider.What starts as a practical partnership cider for her booth, decorations for his stall quickly grows into something neither of them expected. Ethan finds himself pulled toward Clara’s warmth and her unshaken belief in him. Clara sees in Ethan a steadiness she’s been searching for. But as misunderstandings and old fears rise, both have to decide if they can trust what’s growing between them.When the lanterns burn low and the season turns cold, will they hold on to what they’ve found, or let it slip away?***Step into this story, then discover how Pumpkin Kisses weaves more tales of love under Halloween skies.Every Halloween, the veil between worlds thins and one mortal woman is named the Harvest Bride.Beneath lantern glow and drifting autumn leaves, Pumpkin Kisses gathers five sweet standalone romances touched by Halloween’s magic. From quiet pumpkin patches to glittering masquerade halls, from hand-written letters to the hush of candlelit windows, each story holds onto the warmth of love even as the night deepens.These are tales of soft surprises, tender bonds, and the quiet bravery of opening your heart when shadows press close. Gentle, heartwarming, and made for anyone who loves the romance of fall’s most enchanted night.Will you let the season’s magic write its way into your heart? less

On a crisp October night, Willow Creek’s old church hall glows with lanterns, music, and the hush of possibility. For Clara, the masquerade is a chance to slip out of her ordinary life. Behind her mask, she isn’t the quiet woman the town thinks they know she’s free to laugh, to dance, to imagine more.Then a stranger takes her hand, and the evening shifts. His touch is sure, his words draw her in, and each moment together deepens a connection that feels both thrilling and impossible to ignore... moreOn a crisp October night, Willow Creek’s old church hall glows with lanterns, music, and the hush of possibility. For Clara, the masquerade is a chance to slip out of her ordinary life. Behind her mask, she isn’t the quiet woman the town thinks they know she’s free to laugh, to dance, to imagine more.Then a stranger takes her hand, and the evening shifts. His touch is sure, his words draw her in, and each moment together deepens a connection that feels both thrilling and impossible to ignore.Yet something lingers beneath the mask familiar movements, a voice she almost recognizes, a presence that belongs closer to her world than she wants to admit. As their bond tightens, Clara realizes the real question isn’t whether she can trust him, but whether she can trust herself.When the masks fall, will the magic of the night fade, or will it uncover a love strong enough to last beyond the lanterns?***Step into this story, then discover how Pumpkin Kisses weaves more tales of love under Halloween skies.Every Halloween, the veil between worlds thins and one mortal woman is named the Harvest Bride.Beneath lantern glow and drifting autumn leaves, Pumpkin Kisses gathers five sweet standalone romances touched by Halloween’s magic. From quiet pumpkin patches to glittering masquerade halls, from hand-written letters to the hush of candlelit windows, each story holds onto the warmth of love even as the night deepens.These are tales of soft surprises, tender bonds, and the quiet bravery of opening your heart when shadows press close. Gentle, heartwarming, and made for anyone who loves the romance of fall’s most enchanted night.Will you let the season’s magic write its way into your heart? less

Every autumn, the town’s pumpkin patch glows with lanterns, laughter, and the kind of magic that makes the season feel alive. For Clara, it’s more than a festival it’s her favorite tradition, a place where joy hangs in the air. But everything shifts the night she finds a folded letter tucked inside a jack-o’-lantern.The words are tender, personal too personal. One note becomes two, then three, until Clara realizes someone has been watching quietly, carrying feelings never spoken aloud... moreEvery autumn, the town’s pumpkin patch glows with lanterns, laughter, and the kind of magic that makes the season feel alive. For Clara, it’s more than a festival it’s her favorite tradition, a place where joy hangs in the air. But everything shifts the night she finds a folded letter tucked inside a jack-o’-lantern.The words are tender, personal too personal. One note becomes two, then three, until Clara realizes someone has been watching quietly, carrying feelings never spoken aloud. Each line pulls her deeper into the mystery and into questions she’s avoided for years.Ethan has always stayed in the background, steady and unseen, letting others take the spotlight. But this year, silence weighs heavier than before. With every hidden note, he risks exposing the truth he’s carried since feelings for the woman he never stopped admiring.As the lantern walk nears and the patch fills with light, Clara and Ethan stand at the edge of words written and words spoken. Trust, courage, and the quietest kind of love all hang in the balance.Will the notes lead to heartbreak, or to a love brighter than the lanterns?***Step into this story, then discover how Pumpkin Kisses weaves more tales of love under Halloween skies.Every Halloween, the veil between worlds thins and one mortal woman is named the Harvest Bride.Beneath lantern glow and drifting autumn leaves, Pumpkin Kisses gathers five sweet standalone romances touched by Halloween’s magic. From quiet pumpkin patches to glittering masquerade halls, from hand-written letters to the hush of candlelit windows, each story holds onto the warmth of love even as the night deepens.These are tales of soft surprises, tender bonds, and the quiet bravery of opening your heart when shadows press close. Gentle, heartwarming, and made for anyone who loves the romance of fall’s most enchanted night.Will you let the season’s magic write its way into your heart? less

Clara Whitmore has poured everything into the small-town library, fighting to keep its doors open despite dwindling funds and the threat of closure. With Halloween near, she plans one final reading night to remind the town what’s at stake. What she doesn’t expect is the return of Nicholas Hale the reclusive heir who once walked away from the mansion on the hill.Nicholas never thought he’d come back. Marked by a cold childhood and his father’s legacy, he built a life of distance and silence... moreClara Whitmore has poured everything into the small-town library, fighting to keep its doors open despite dwindling funds and the threat of closure. With Halloween near, she plans one final reading night to remind the town what’s at stake. What she doesn’t expect is the return of Nicholas Hale the reclusive heir who once walked away from the mansion on the hill.Nicholas never thought he’d come back. Marked by a cold childhood and his father’s legacy, he built a life of distance and silence. But when he sees Clara standing firm for the library that once gave him refuge, something shifts. His offer of support begins as simple charity, but each step brings him closer to a woman whose resolve and kindness stir feelings he thought he’d buried.As whispers spread that he plans to sell the estate and leave again, Clara questions whether she can trust the man already pulling at her heart. Nicholas must decide if he’ll keep hiding behind the weight of his past or risk building something real with the woman who finally sees him.Amid lantern light and autumn nights, will they find a promise worth keeping?***Step into this story, then discover how Pumpkin Kisses weaves more tales of love under Halloween skies.Every Halloween, the veil between worlds thins and one mortal woman is named the Harvest Bride.Beneath lantern glow and drifting autumn leaves, Pumpkin Kisses gathers five sweet standalone romances touched by Halloween’s magic. From quiet pumpkin patches to glittering masquerade halls, from hand-written letters to the hush of candlelit windows, each story holds onto the warmth of love even as the night deepens.These are tales of soft surprises, tender bonds, and the quiet bravery of opening your heart when shadows press close. Gentle, heartwarming, and made for anyone who loves the romance of fall’s most enchanted night.Will you let the season’s magic write its way into your heart? less