Falling Like Leaves

By: Misty Wilson

Narrated by: Rebekkah Ross

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Han in this “delightfully autumnal small-town romance” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) about a city girl stuck in a quaint small town who must confront her future and her old flame while the town prepares for an annual fall festival.

Ellis has a plan: spend her senior fall prepping her application for Columbia, get into their journalism program, and set the foundation for a respectable career. So when her parents announce that not only are they separating, but Ellis has to move with her mom from New York City to Bramble Falls, Connecticut, to live with her aunt and cousin, it couldn’t come at a worse time.

From past summers spent in Connecticut, Ellis knows Bramble Falls is idyllic and charming. But it also seems to be full of distractions. There’s local barista Cooper Barnett, Ellis’s one-time best friend and first kiss who now wants nothing to do with her. And then there’s the Falling Leaves Festival, a local autumnal celebration run by Ellis’s aunt where people from all over come to see Bramble Falls’s beautiful foliage. The house is stuffed with decorations, and every conversation seems to center around the festival.

Dragged to every oh-so-charming event from apple picking to pumpkin carving, Ellis can’t stop bumping into Cooper…or falling for the quaint town and its quirky residents. As her return to Manhattan gets repeatedly delayed, Ellis finds herself caught between two very different places—and the futures they represent.

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Hann

Gilmore Girls meets Jenny Hann

Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson was such a cute cozy fall read!

I really enjoyed this cozy autumn novel. It was so cute and sweet and def screams fall vibes. This is a medium paced read, that I found to be lighthearted, funny, emotional and relaxing. I found this book to be a perfect blend of relaxation and emotional tension. It was filled with lovable characters, and great FMC & MMC. It came with a diverse cast of characters, all of which were strongly developed. It is heartfelt, charming and engaging! This is definitely a memorable and thought provoking novel!

“Falling Like Leaves” centers around the FMC named Ellis. Ellis’s parents separate, so her and her Mom go live with Ellis’s aunt and cousin, in Bramble Falls, Connecticut. Ellis then reconnects with Cooper, her childhood best friend. A local tradition called the “Falling Leaves Festival” which is hosted by Ellis’s aunt happens and Ellis and Cooper keep bumping into each other, while doing their fun festivities! Ellis starts falling for Cooper and ultimately has to make a big decision about her location and future. You will not want to miss out on what happens in this second chance romance novel!

I think fans of Gilmore Girls will definitely enjoy reading this cozy novel! Content warnings are extremely minor, separation of parents, young romance (PG 13 - no explicit scenes), emotional tension and miscommunication.

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Falling Like Leaves swept me away. Bramble Falls feels so alive—like a small town you could walk right into—and the characters are written with such heart that you can’t help but root for them. The story is cozy yet emotional, with just the right balance of romance, charm, and depth. I found myself smiling, tearing up, and savoring every chapter.

This book captures the magic of second chances and the beauty of small-town love. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, binge-worthy read that lingers with you long after you close the book, Falling Like Leaves is it. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to return to Bramble Falls again! 🍂❤️

Perfect Fall Read

Loved everything about this book. Super cute. Super fun listen. Would definitely recommend. Worth the listen.

Love!!!

Enjoyed it, It is a good and easy read! 10/10 Recommend. Gives me Gilmore Girls vibes!

The coziness and nostalgic feeling

I loved the nostalgic feeling I got when referring to the 90s pop culture. It made it feel real like this is something that would truly happen in a small town.