The Fall Guy

Fall in Maple Grove, Vermont is a nightmare.
The population of the tiny town I grew up in doubles overnight, everything is suddenly maple flavored, and the weather develops a split personality.
I’ve successfully avoided it for more than a decade. But, thanks to my parents’ anniversary celebration, this year I’ll be wedged into the thick of it.
These two weeks will challenge my patience, test my tolerance for pumpkin spice, and require lots and lots of aspirin.
I thought dealing with the crowds and my mother’s never-ending questions about my social life would be the most stressful part of my trip home.
Then I accidentally declare myself Harper Olson’s brand-new fake boyfriend.
My attempt to save the girl of my teenage dreams from an awkward situation backfires. Epically.
Soon our web of lies is wound so tight I can’t get loose.
And maybe I don’t want to.
Because Harper’s sweet smiles, terrible poker face, and Wordle addiction are making me think the leaves aren’t the only things falling.