Fall Fake-Out

Ari Langford returns to her Vermont hometown after a bad breakup and a drained bank account. Her timing could not be worse. Her younger sister just got engaged, sparking nonstop wedding buzz and prompting Ari's mother to set her up with every eligible bachelor around. Meanwhile, local high school principal Wade Stevenson faces his own headache. Known for flirting before thinking, Wade needs a respectable partner to quash rumors started by a student's crush. A fake relationship promises to solve both their dilemmas. The story delivers plenty of playful small-town banter and cozy autumn moments, from local football games to cider donuts at the fall festival. Ari and Wade have natural chemistry, making their staged arrangement feel genuine very quickly. It is a sweet, closed-door romantic comedy that keeps the content clean, wholesome, and free of explicit scenes. Readers who love low-drama romance, fake dating setups, and cozy seasonal backdrops will feel right at home here.