A cozy, swoony autumn romance with favorite tropes and a Sliding Doors twist, perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Lynn Painter. An essential, escapist seasonal read. Willa’s small town is at its best in the fall. Think crisp air, golden leaves, bonfires, hayrides, and pumpkin spice. It’s cozy and comforting, but sometimes Willa wonders if she’s destined for more. Then she’s left some money by a distant aunt, with one condition: It must be used to see the world. The rest of the book unfolds in alternating chapters where she makes one choice or another about this inheritance. In one strand, Willa spends her weekends at the library, studying for a program in travel journalism. Theo, a grumpy out-of-towner, always seems to be there, too. He may think everything in this town is beneath him, but… there’s something irresistible about his smile. In the other strand, Willa begins planning a perfect round-the-world trip while working at her favorite coffee shop. Then she suddenly gets a new boss, monosyllabic James, who’s back in his hometown to nurse a broken heart. Tropes like grumpy x sunshine, enemies to lovers, and forced proximity weave together and build to a classic happily ever after that brings both stories together. Library or Lattes is for any readers who loved Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice... as well as all readers who love to read about love.
