Hearts of Maplebridge Series by Avery Lennox

When Harper Lane comes home to Maplebridge for Thanksgiving, she expects pie, polite small talk, and a quick escape back to her city life. What she doesn’t expect is her mother volunteering her to help save the town’s Harvest Festival—alongside her ex, Eli Frost.Eli never left Maplebridge. He stayed to keep the family orchard running, to hold onto the only roots that never let him down... moreWhen Harper Lane comes home to Maplebridge for Thanksgiving, she expects pie, polite small talk, and a quick escape back to her city life. What she doesn’t expect is her mother volunteering her to help save the town’s Harvest Festival—alongside her ex, Eli Frost.Eli never left Maplebridge. He stayed to keep the family orchard running, to hold onto the only roots that never let him down. Seeing Harper again feels like the past tugging at the sleeve of his favorite flannel—comfortable, dangerous, and full of memories he’s never quite put away.As they work side by side to rebuild the rain-soaked festival, Harper and Eli find themselves rebuilding something else trust, laughter, and the quiet rhythm that once came so naturally. From late nights under string lights to the first spark of the bonfire, what started as a reluctant reunion becomes a reminder that some stories aren’t finished—they’re just waiting for the right season to continue.Set against the golden backdrop of New England in fall, Falling Back to You is a cozy, second-chance romance about forgiveness, community, and the courage to stop running from happiness. With cinnamon-sweet banter, slow-burn chemistry, and a love story wrapped in flannel and gratitude, it’s a heartwarming reminder that sometimes falling back is the only way forward. less

For years, librarian Clara Jameson has built her life around stories—everyone’s but her own. Between the shelves of the Maplebridge Public Library and the comfort of her quiet routines, she’s found safety in the familiar… and convinced herself that safety is enough.Then Nathan Cole, her best friend and the boy she once almost loved, returns to town to teach at the high school... moreFor years, librarian Clara Jameson has built her life around stories—everyone’s but her own. Between the shelves of the Maplebridge Public Library and the comfort of her quiet routines, she’s found safety in the familiar… and convinced herself that safety is enough.Then Nathan Cole, her best friend and the boy she once almost loved, returns to town to teach at the high school. Their easy friendship slips into something deeper—shared laughter, long looks, a dance under the autumn lights that feels like a second chance. But just as the truth between them begins to surface, fear drives Clara to pull away again.Now Nathan’s been offered a job in another town. And if Clara doesn’t find the courage to speak up, she might lose him for good.Set against the golden leaves and snow-dusted streets of Maplebridge, Maybe This Time is a tender, small-town story about missed chances, quiet bravery, and the love that finally finds its page. less