Bonfire and Bliss Bookstore (A Hope Harbor Novel)

In this charming friends-to-lovers romance, Penny Darling, a bookstore owner and book enthusiast, finds her quiet life upended when her childhood friend Jake “Monty” Montgomery returns to town seeking her help. Their fake-dating arrangement, meant to keep nosy neighbors at bay, gradually blurs the line between fiction and reality, leading to moments of genuine connection. As their pretend relationship deepens, Penny begins to question whether Monty might actually be the one to ignite her heart this autumn.