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. 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?

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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?