One bakery. A hint of magic. And sparks you can't ignore.

Bad boy Aiden arrived in Hudsbury hoping for peace and quiet - but the sleepy little town has other ideas. Nestled among golden leaves, crisp fall air he's drawn into a peculiar shop-filled with the scent of cinnamon and a hint of magic... and is convinced to become the town's newest baker.

The residents, and especially a mysterious grey cat named Mist, seem to know more than they let on. Whispering trees, heart-soothing teas, and jack-o-lanterns offering playful romantic advice make Hudsbury a place where the ordinary and magical intertwine.

Then he meets Mia, the practical local nurse. One playful night grows into a friends with benefits arrangement-but under the glow of autumn leaves and cackling pumpkins, sparks are impossible to ignore, blurring the lines of their friendship. As Aiden's magic grows wilder and long-held secrets from his past begin to surface, he realises that love-and a little enchantment-might be exactly what he and Mia need to finally open their hearts.

Praise for Ella Cook:

'A beautifully written book, imaginative and full of so many emotions . . . A story that will stay with you.'

'Sensitively written, absorbing and very accomplished.'

A really striking story that will bring a tear to your eye and a warm glow to your heart!'