Book excerpt: Emeline has always been the biggest cheerleader for love in Double Creek, but despite her best efforts, she can't seem to find it herself. As she watches her friends pair off and start families, Emeline's heart aches for a love of her own. But every almost-date ends in disappointment, leaving her feeling more alone than ever. Even her best friend, Spencer, can't offer a good reason why she's still single. Spencer has his own struggles to contend with. He spends his days running the hardware store his dad passed down to him, but at night, he relives the most awful moment of his life. Despite Emeline's unwavering support, he's reluctant to burden her with his grief. But as they work together to put on a fall festival at the local orchard, Spencer can't deny the feelings he's always had for Emeline. As Emeline and Spencer navigate their feelings for each other, they'll discover that sometimes the person who picks you up when you fall is the one who steals your heart. But with their pasts holding them back, will they take the chance on each other? Join Emeline and Spencer for a heartwarming small-town romance that celebrates the beauty of fall, the joy of harvest, and the power of love. Don't miss any of the heartwarming Double Creek love stories: Pursuing the Paramedic, Picking Pears with Piper, Yielding in Yellowstone, Hopeful in Hawaii, Fall and I'll Catch You, and Miracle Inn.