A Sugar Maple Falls Thanksgiving

A Sugar Maple Falls Thanksgiving from USA Today best-selling and award winning author Donna Kozik.
A cozy Thanksgiving small-town rom-com of fresh starts and second chances — Book 1 of the Sugar Maple Falls Romance Series
Looking for a cozy Thanksgiving "start-of-romance" in a charming small town? Slip into Sugar Maple Falls for a sweet, feel-good attraction romance where festive traditions come standard and second helpings of hope are always on the table. This heartwarming holiday read with found family vibes pairs porch-light twinkle with pie-contest chaos, a quiet woodworker with a curious heart, and two sisters rediscovering what “home” can taste like.
Perfect for fans of small-town holiday starter love stories, this tale wraps small town charm in a big-hearted community—the kind that shows up when it matters, cheers the underdog, and believes in fresh beginnings. Expect laughter, warmth, and the start of a happily-ever-after glow as the town’s seasonal magic nudges everyone toward the right place at the right time.

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"Sugar Maple Falls is delightfully charming with its well-developed characters, unique and cleverly written Thanksgiving town baking and talent show, and beautiful descriptions of everything from reality TV bake-show worthy desserts to the geology of the town’s waterfall. It not only made me nostalgic for my Mom’s homemade stuffing, it also made me want to break out of my comfort zone in the baking arena and perhaps even learn the accordion! I related to so many of the characters, and I can’t wait for the next installment! This book is a GEM!" ~ Teresa Castleman, verified purchase, 5 stars

"You can tell how much the two sisters care about each other and remember their birth family. They live in the city and miss country life. As the week in the country unfolds they become more dialed into the characters of Sugar Maple Falls. Doors open to possibilities. Yes, love is in the air." ~ SharonAnn Hamilton, verified purchase, 5 stars

"I found this book from Donna Kozik and Ask and it is Written a quick read, but with all the warmth, charm and heart strings of the entire fall season. If character connection is more important than character drama, this is one for you!" ~ Ruth Kelley

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Escape to twinkle-lit Sugar Maple Falls, Pennsylvania, where two New York sisters trade the city rush for one unforgettable holiday.
When Cassie and Angie Hart make a last-minute getaway to recreate the Thanksgiving they loved as kids, they expect quiet streets and early bedtimes. Instead, they stumble into a postcard-perfect town with a pie-baking talent show, a spur-of-the-moment kitchen crisis, and many quirky, welcoming neighbors.

Then there’s Jackson, the soft-spoken woodworker who looks at Cassie like she’s a secret worth learning, and the Sugar Shack Café, where Angie rediscovers her spark (and her love of lattes).
Between a cheerful shopping expedition, the whirlwind of the Great Thanksgiving Pie Bake & Shake, and a community that rallies around in the midst of a flour shortage, the Hart sisters find themselves plating hope, stirring up a little trouble, and rediscovering what home tastes like.
Perfect for readers who love:
Cozy small-town settings with heart and humor
Thanksgiving festivities, found family, and second chances
A low-drama, feel-good rom-com that leaves you smiling

"I want to live in Sugar Maple Falls!" said one ARC reader.

Series note: Stand-alone starter series. Returning characters and town traditions continue in Book 2, A Sugar Maple Falls Christmas.