Sure, pumpkin spice lattes and hot chocolates are delicious, but they don’t even come close to apple cider. Whether it’s hot or cold, apple cider is the most refreshing and delectable drink that fall has to offer. Imagine yourself sitting under a colorful tree while reading a cozy book and sipping your apple cider. Sounds like a dream, right? So, let’s make it happen! Here are seven books that will undeniably quench your thirst for the apple cider you’ve been craving!
The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert
Sanna Lund’s goal in life is to live a simple and quiet life. She has been accomplishing this at her family’s apple orchard in Door County, Wisconsin. Their orchard is financially struggling, but Sanna remains devoted and determined. Isaac Banks is a single father who fled his troubled partner to keep his son, Sebastian, safe. The duo drove across the country for an adventure and found themselves at Sanna’s apple orchard. Sanna’s father was injured in an accident, and Isaac offered his helping hands. She quickly forms a friendship with Sebastian and develops a deep and delicious connection with Isaac. However, her brother is trying to convince their father to sell the land, and an outside threat infiltrates the orchard. Sanna’s life is becoming increasingly more complicated.
The Fall Back Plan by Melanie Jacobson
Jolie McGraw is heading back to her hometown, Harvest Hollow, after ten years. Not only is she opening a new bar, but she’s also determined to give herself a new name. She wants to ditch the sweet and shy persona she once had and turn the tables on her former tormentors. However, it doesn’t start so well when she runs into Lucas Cole. Lucas used to be the smack-talking punk that Jolie tutored in math, and now he’s wearing a sheriff’s badge. She brushes him off until she meets his niece that he’s raising. Lucas asks Jolie to be a female figure in his niece’s life, and she agrees. However, Lucas takes this opportunity to convince Jolie that he’s the man she needs in her life.
Autumn at Apple Hill by Angie Ellington
Elise Jacobs was recently divorced, and she’s ready to start over. She moves back to her hometown, Landover, Maine, to run the bed and breakfast she inherited from her grandmother. She is basking in her nostalgic childhood memories while reviving the bed and breakfast’s success. However, a guest who happens to be gorgeous is determined to challenge Elise at every turn. Luke Donovan was a trade banker, but he’s swapping his career and planning to open a bistro alongside his father and grandfather. Luke’s stay at the bed and breakfast was supposed to be brief, but Elise has completely consumed his thoughts. Will the wealthy and self-absorbed Luke be able to enrapture Elise? Apple picking and wine tasting bring the two closer than each of them would’ve imagined.
The Cinnamon Bun Book Store by Laurie Gilmore
Hazel is a quiet bookworm who works at the Cinnabon Bun Bookstore. She is feeling stuck in life as her 30th birthday is quickly approaching. However, she finds a secret message that’s hidden inside a book. She can’t understand it, but as more codes appear between the pages, she’s determined to get to the bottom of this mystery. As she follows the trail of clues, she realizes that she needs help. Hazel turns to Noah, a fisherman who’s always ready for an adventure and also happens to be extremely handsome. Noah has had a crush on Hazel for months and eagerly agrees to help her on this scavenger hunt. She wasn’t looking for love, but their undeniable chemistry is hard to resist.
A Pumpkin and a Patch by Jennifer Peel
Josie Peterson wrote a book about pirates when she was fifteen years old. However, she based the story on a real person, and his name is Reece Cavanaugh. Reece is now a lawyer, and he represented Josie’s ex-fiance in their divorce. To make matters worse, Reece’s daughter is a new student in Josie’s class. Although she has hid from him for years, she’s now forced to come face-to-face with him. As she has conversations with Reece and gets to know him, she can’t help but fall for his charm and looks. Unfortunately, the school Josie works for looks down upon relationships between teachers and parents. As fall approaches, she is constantly on her farm and trying to distract her mind away from Reece. But her plan fails when Reece kisses her.
Falling Inn Love by Erin Branscom
Beth is a romance author who’s been struggling to stay afloat after losing her family. Due to the unbearable tragedy, she finds herself stranded on the side of the road in Freedom Valley, New Hampshire. Fortunately, a hot, bearded, and green-eyed man saves her. Evan is a former marine who inherited his family’s inn after the passing of his father. He has also been struggling, and his inn is running out of money. Beth decides to help him run the inn in exchange for a place to stay. She doesn’t intend to stay long, but plans change as their connection develops. Beth is building emotional walls to keep Evan out, but he only works harder to tear them down. Will he be able to convince Beth to give love a second chance?
An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson
Juliet Miller suffered through a difficult divorce, but she is determined to make a comeback. She invests in a flat and advertises for a flatmate. Luckily, Floz comes along and is interested in Juliet’s flat. She is a self-employed copywriter who also just suffered a relationship split. The two women hit off immediately! Juliet’s twin brother, Guy, meets Floz and quickly develops a massive crush on her. To make things even spicier, Guy’s friend, Steve, meets Juliet, and he falls for her. Guy is shy and clumsy and accidentally gives Floz the opposite impression. And Juliet discovers something that will throw all of their lives for a loop. Will Guy successfully charm Floz, and will Steve gain Juliet’s attention while their lives get turned upside-down?
Now that you have these seven books make sure to grab one and some apple cider! Sip warm apple cider while cuddling on the couch with one of these books. Or drink chilled apple cider while sitting under the colorful trees with one of these books. You must indulge in fall’s best drink and a cozy book!
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