Autumn’s reds and golds make tiny Prosper picture-perfect, but under the surface lies a startling Not everything is what it seems.

Melinda throws herself into plans for the rural community’s first-ever fall festival, and all the seasonal tasks around her small farm. But her sun-dappled days are disrupted when little Prosper is suddenly thrust into the spotlight. An unexpected windfall gives new life to a long-held hope, then a gruesome discovery in a lonely field puts everyone on edge. And as the mayor’s race heats up, Melinda discovers small-town politics can be worse than anything that goes bump in the night.

As the leaves change color and drift away, Melinda’s personal life is also evolving. Her new relationship appears to be a happy one, but will different perspectives and shifting priorities cloud its future? Don’t miss the next installment in this heartwarming fiction series!