Cozy Fall Is Back With Candy Apple Kiss
Fall is in the air, and what screams fall more than an apple orchard? Follow Emily as she comes home to the apple orchard where she first met her friend Jake. The place where she found and lost herself in Candy Apple Kiss by Amy Clipston
Emily never expected to return to Splendid Lake, the quaint town that held her childhood memories, and certainly not to help save Jake’s family orchard. She left years ago with dreams of artistic glory in the city, but when Jake calls for help, she can’t say no. As she steps back into the beauty of the lakeside community, Emily feels a tug of inspiration she thought she’d lost. Painting the orchard and its autumnal splendor breathes new life into her art, but it also stirs long-dormant emotions for Jake — feelings she’s too scared to name, especially with Claire, his ex, hovering so close. Splendid Lake feels like home again, but Emily wonders if she belongs there — and if Jake sees her as more than just a friend. For Jake, the orchard is more than just a business; it’s a living legacy, a bond with his father and a promise to his family. But with a corporate giant threatening to buy up the market and modernize farming in ways he doesn’t agree with, Jake feels the weight of saving it all on his shoulders. He knows he can’t do it alone, so calling Emily was a no-brainer. What he didn’t expect was how much her presence would change things — not just for the orchard but for his life.
When I think of fall, I think of cozy apples and the crisp smells. When I decided to pick up a book, I wanted to have that mixed in. I know, weird. Fall is my favorite season to read. The season speaks to cozy but also spooky. This book, however, fits the cozy aspect. I mean, it’s set at an apple orchard that is about to celebrate its 100th anniversary. Emily was a character who had a lot of grief, but somehow Jake healed her, and I thought that was so cute! I loved that her struggles felt real. I really liked Jake’s banter with her and how they fall in love. Claire was the best villain, but honestly she’s just a girl who can’t give up on something. That something being her and Jake’s relationship. Seriously though, this book is a cozy non-spicy romance that will give you all the cozy fall feels.
