Brought to you by Penguin.

An irresistible autumn romance to sweep you off your feet. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Catherine Walsh, and Laurie Gilmore's Pumpkin Spice Cafe.

I LOVE autumn. It’s my favourite season – the crisp October air, the smell of pumpkin-spiced lattes, wearing my bright red hand-knitted scarf and beanie. But most of all, I love the costume I made for tonight’s Halloween party. I’m going as a bat, with huge, pop-out wings.

I didn’t expect to impale someone with them though… Or to become so entangled I rip the shirt of the most gorgeously warm-eyed man I’ve ever seen. Or, in fact, to spend all night talking to him before he gets an emergency phone call and dashes off without swapping numbers.

I’ve fallen for a mystery man. Now I just have to find him again…

‘I inhaled this absolute gem of a story in a few greedy sittings. Romantic, funny and poignant.’ Nicola Gill

© Emily Maple 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025