Between Then and Now by Patricia Prior

Paperback | 389 pages | Indie

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A mixture of Gilmore girls, Pumpkin spice cafe and practical magic

Leaving behind the city and my family’s high expectations was supposed to be my fresh start. Hallow’s End, with its cozy charm and hints of magic, felt like the perfect escape—a place to just be myself. Here, I’m Vinnie, the artist tucked away in her little cottage, not the girl with a life mapped out by everyone else.

But then there’s Ethan—the rugged English teacher with that easy smile and kind eyes. He’s nothing like the life I left behind, and being around him feels like a spark I haven’t felt in years. Watching him with his little sister, seeing his quiet strength, I can’t help but imagine a life here… maybe even a life with him. Just as everything starts to feel right, my past comes creeping back.

I came here to find myself, but I’m starting to wonder if Hallow’s End has more in store for me than I ever imagined.

Tropes you'll find:

🍂 Small town romance
🍂 Slow Burn
🍂 He falls first
🍂 Found family
🍂 Opposites attract
🍂 Touch of magic
🍂 Fresh start