Maple Sugar Crush

An Autumnboro Sweet Romance, Book 2

By: Beth Labonte

Narrated by: Clare Czechowicz

Powerball winner Josie Morgan has learned the hard way that dating, in her financial situation, will only lead to heartbreak. She's been perfectly happy living the single life and running the Pumpkin Everything country store. Too bad her mother can’t seem to take the hint. Unwilling to face another lineup of suitors and gold-diggers at this year's Thanksgiving dinner, Josie opts to stay behind in Autumnboro to host a free meal for anybody without a place to go.

When Josie’s family turns up in Autumnboro, faking a relationship with funeral planner Riley Parker seems like the only way to make it through the holiday. Like every other man on Earth, Riley’s only interested in her money. So what if she has a teeny, tiny crush? If he agrees to help her out, she’ll gladly write him a check.

But as Thanksgiving draws closer, turkey and stuffing aren’t the only things heating up, and maybe money isn’t the only thing on Riley’s mind. Josie’s already hit the lottery once, dare she hope for anything more?

Set against the scenic backdrop of the White Mountains, New Hampshire, Maple Sugar Crush is a small town, sweet romance, and the perfect way to ease into the Thanksgiving season!

©2019 Beth Labonte (P)2020 Beth Labonte

Cozy ❤️ love

Maple Sugar Crush drifts through Autumnboro like a cozy breeze filled with golden leaves and whispering hopes. Josie, the kind heart who once won the lottery, carries a longing to help others while guarding her own tenderness from those who expect too much. Her family’s constant comments tug at her, yet she keeps choosing generosity because it is simply who she is.

What truly lights her heart is Riley Parker, the thoughtful funeral home planner whose quiet strength feels like an unexpected autumn warmth. He is the brother of Kit, who is married to her best friend Amy, and that only makes their connection all the more intriguing. Riley moves through life with a gentle steadiness, and Josie cannot help wondering if he feels the same spark she does.

As the crisp air settles over Autumnboro, their moments together begin to shimmer with possibility. Every shared glance feels like a new leaf turning toward the sun. Josie finds herself asking the sweetest question of all… could Riley be her Maple Sugar Crush?

Soft, charming, and filled with autumn magic, this story wraps you up like a favorite sweater and reminds you that love finds its way exactly when the heart is ready.

Great little story!

Love holiday themed stories to help me distract myself during the holidays! This one is great! Small town love story with a great message!

Cute, but sometimes annoying naive main character

I definitely enjoyed the first book better, but this book is cute in it's own ways. I found the main character a bit annoying at times. But her nativity grew on me by the end of the book. The author wrote her in a way that gave me new insights into how humans interact. I saw a perspective that I wouldn't have considered before reading this.

I needed this book more then the first!

I adore this book even though the main character is vary naive at times. the relative make my blood boil probably like they are intended to be.

The Sequel I needed!

I loved pumpkin everything. However, Josie’s story is what I needed. This was way better than Pumpkin Everything. I loved how Josie character was developed. I loved the narrator, the story, everything. I laughed, I cried and once even slammed on my break screaming NO, While I listened in my car (luckily the scene was while I was pulling into my driveway). This was one of the best books I have listened to in awhile!