Evie Blackwood has always felt like an outsider. The fact that her family owns the Delilah Corbett Bed & Breakfast—the creepiest tourist attraction in all of Autumnboro—may have a little something to do with it. Over-the-top theatrics may be her family’s idea of a good time, but to the rest of the town it’s nothing but a dark stain on their picture-perfect image.

When travel critic Nate Harris finds himself stranded at the B&B, Autumnboro’s chances of winning the title of New Hampshire’s Hidden Gem seem dead on arrival. But if Evie can show Nate the very best Autumnboro has to offer, they might still pull off the win—and Evie might finally bridge the gap between her eccentric life and the town she loves.

Only, Autumnboro’s been having a rough week. As Evie and Nate navigate natural disasters, angry townies, and a rivalry with neighboring Summerboro, an unlikely romance begins to unfold.

Wicked bad timing, to say the least.

With Nate being an impartial judge, and Evie determined to win this contest on Autumnboro’s charms alone, will she choose the fate of her family’s business or a happiness all her own?

My Review

Evie wants to fit into the posh, autumn-themed businesses in Autumnboro, but her family’s inn isn’t exactly along those lines. Instead, it appeals to outlandish true-crime hunters and horror story fanatics.

Nate has had quite a day after his reservation at the sweet little inn gets moved, and now he finds himself at the creepy Gothic Victorian inn instead. He is a mess, but the stormy weather is perfect for the setting. But is who Nate really is, and who everyone thinks he is, actually the truth? And if it is, what does that mean for this spooky B&B?

This book is quirky and perfectly in season with it being October. I love all the banter and the spooky, absurd things that are mentioned throughout the story. The B&B is more like a haunted house, but it is so much fun. The house and all the antics are delightfully macabre, and it really gets you in the mood for the season. If you love all things extra special and over the top, you’ll love this book.

Every new chapter is more zany than the last, and this isn’t presenting autumn weather in all its cozy glory. It’s more like frightful bits before winter comes. As the attraction between Evie and Nate grows and the town rivalry heats up, we get a bit more of a forbidden romance added to the story. Personally, I’m loving Evie and Nate together, and that mini golf scene was comedic genius.

This story ends sweetly and perfectly on brand with the rest of the book, which I loved. I also really appreciated the maturity of the characters. It’s swoony, it’s clean, and it’s perfect for an autumn romance.

I was smiling and kicking my feet through all the mayhem and laughter in this story. It was such a refreshing, lighthearted read. The romance isn’t the entire storyline, but it’s woven throughout, and I loved every minute of this book.

I may have binged it a little because I read the entire thing in less than 24 hours. 🍂📚

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