Florist Lily Sage has three great loves: her daughter, her flower shop, and the crisp magic of fall in her hometown. Between pumpkin patches, hayrides, and spiced cider, it’s her favorite time of year—if only her big, meddling family would stop reminding her that she’s still single.
Enter Mario Marrone—her brother’s best friend and a grumpy former F1 driver hiding out in town after a career-ending injury. He wants peace and quiet. She wants her family off her back. The perfect solution? A pretend romance that lasts until the last jack-o’-lantern flickers out.
But what starts as staged smiles and carefully timed hand-holding soon turns into real laughter, stolen glances, and kisses that feel far too genuine to be part of the plan. And in a town where gossip spreads faster than falling leaves, Lily and Mario will have to decide if they’re willing to risk their hearts on something that just might be the real thing.
