Autumn at the Cat Cafe
New ReleaseFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Kathleen Fuller comes a cozy, kisses-only romance about fresh starts, fall leaves, and finding love right next door, perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Sarah Adams.
Via Dalton has sworn off men to focus on the two things she loves most: her quirky cat café, Pawsitive Vibes, and the charming town of Pecan Corner, Ohio. But her peaceful world is shaken when Earl Brewster, the owner of the beloved Second Chapter Books next door, passes away. Via is determined to buy the shop and preserve Earl's legacy, but her plans hit a snag in the form of a tall, handsome, and completely unexpected heir.
Leo Brewster's life is thriving in LA, and the last thing he needs is an inheritance in the middle-of-nowhere, Ohio. But the alternative--letting his estranged mother inherit--has him packing his bags to receive the inheritance, quickly sell it off to the highest bidder, and hightail it back to LA. What he didn't count on was the list of stipulations in the will that has him staying in the small town for a month. Oh, and the determined, sunny café owner next door who refuses to let him destroy the town's heart without a fight.
Desperate to convince Leo the bookstore is vital to her community, Via challenges Leo to complete her Autumn Bucket List. As they navigate corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and fall festivals, Leo begins to see the magic in Pecan Corner--and in Via. Despite her vow to stay single and his plan to leave, the attraction between them simmers like hot cider.
Can a season of small-town charm convince a city boy to stay, or will Via lose both the bookstore and her heart?
Grab a warm drink and curl up with this delightful grumpy/sunshine, opposites-attract story of unexpected love and small-town charm.
- Pages
- 304
- First published
- August 4, 2026
- Language
- English
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Reviews
Finished June 25, 2026
Started September 2, 2026 · Finished September 4, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this eARC in exchange for an honest review! ——— This book had all the makings of a fun small-town, cozy, fall romance. I loved the atmosphere, the close-knit community, the Great Lakes love, the various autumnal activities, and of course the cats! However, what fell short for me was the romance itself. Leo and Via felt a little too insta-attraction for me, often doubling down on how “sexy” one another were. I think their relationship would’ve felt more authentic to me if so many of their interactions weren’t underlined with commentaries of their physical attraction to one another. Their communication skills, while at first were well-done and honest, quickly turned into a lot of poor decisions and hurting one another. I enjoy angst, but this just fell flat for me. Overall, I still have “pawsitive vibes” for this book though.