December 13, 2025 – My Sanctuary

I remembered my mum telling me that autumn was a chance for nature, and for people, to let go of anything that was holding them back…

Willow Connor has one shot to save her family’s farm – turning it into Birchbrook’s first ever pumpkin patch. There’s just one problem: she has exactly zero pumpkins and only six weeks to make it happen. Everyone in the close-knit town thinks she’s crazy, but she’s determined to prove them wrong.

Enter Dylan Henderson, a hotshot property consultant with a clipboard full of reasons why selling is the smarter choice. Determined to stand her ground, Willow makes him a bold offer – stay and watch her turn the farm around. To her surprise, he agrees.

Now, as Willow throws everything into making her pumpkin patch a success (even if it means buying every pumpkin in the county), she also finds herself learning a thing or two from Dylan – about business, about ambition… and maybe about love?

Will she save the farm and prove everyone wrong? And when the deal is up, will Dylan walk away – or has he found something worth sticking around for?

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This is an irresistibly cozy, feel-good romance that captures the essence of autumn and small-town charm. Set against the golden glow of falling leaves, pumpkin patches, and warm lattes, Victoria Walters creates a heartwarming seasonal escape that feels like a big hug in book form.

The story follows Willow, a fiercely independent woman with deep roots in her hometown, who’s determined to save her family’s beloved farm from being sold. Enter Dylan, a polished, pragmatic city consultant tasked with convincing her to let go of it. From the start, Willow and Dylan are clear opposites — she’s driven by emotion, tradition, and love for the land, while he’s focused on logic, business, and results. But what begins as tension and conflict quickly evolves into a slow, endearing build of understanding and affection.

Their dynamic is one of the book’s strongest points. Willow is easy to root for — loyal, passionate, and grounded. Dylan, though initially set up as the “enemy,” gradually reveals layers of kindness and vulnerability that make his transformation and eventual connection with Willow believable and satisfying. As he begins to see the value in what Pumpkin Hollow represents — not just to Willow but to the entire community — his character arc adds emotional weight to what could have been a predictable storyline.

The romance, while sweet and heartfelt, doesn’t always fully sizzle when it aims for steam. The more intimate moments between Willow and Dylan feel slightly rushed and lack the emotional depth or buildup that would make them feel organic. Still, the emotional journey they share — from adversaries to partners — carries enough warmth and chemistry to keep readers invested.

Overall, it is a delightful autumnal read perfect for fans of small-town romances with a strong female lead and a redemptive love interest. It offers cozy vibes, a satisfying love story, and a celebration of community, resilience, and the beauty of holding onto what matters most.

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