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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I absolutely loved the small town fall vibes of this story. The community and all the older busybodies are amazing. It’s definitely not an enemies to lovers romance in my opinion, but more of a second chance romance. Not sure why it is marketed as such but I never really expected E to L based on the blurb anyways, so I was not disappointed. I would love to see more books from Maple Falls, especially Kit and/Liam getting their own stories.
My only real issue with this story is the miscommunication trope, which I am not fond of. Madison just shuts Zach put over and over during the story and it’s infuriating. Zach isn’t perfect either. He gets spooked (rightfully) about Madison possibly having a lover in NYC and pulls back too…..he just doesn’t take as long to bring it up as Madison seems prone to do.
Andi Eloise and Brandon Francis both do really well on the narration, though this is mostly Andi. I would have preferred more of a duet style since we had Brandon available for Zach’s chapters, but I do think Andi does a great job on her own as well.
All in all, great read if you are looking for cozy fall vibes with a HEA. and the potential for more standalone romances in the future. I know I will be watching for them.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
I had the absolute joy of listening to The Cinnamon Spice Inn on audio, and it was such a cozy escape! From the first chapter, I felt like I’d been wrapped in a blanket of cinnamon, laughter, and small-town charm. The story itself is sweet, heartwarming, and full of that perfect mix of romance and comfort, but what really made it shine was the narration. The narrator brought the characters to life with so much emotion and nuance. It felt like I was right there at the inn, hearing every moment firsthand. Thank you so much for the chance to listen early—I adored every minute!
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would like to thank Harper Graham and Netgalley for providing me with the advanced copy of this! The Cinnamon Spice Inn was such a refreshing, quick read! It made the hot August days feel like fall. I instantly craved an apple spice latte and a slice of apple pie! This book is lighthearted, full of small town cozy vibes, and it makes you reminisce about hometown days and first loves (but don't do anything drastic this is fiction! lol). This is a perfect book to curl up with when you crave those cozy feels!
If you’re looking for the ultimate fall romance, this book is it. Set in the charming town of Maple Falls, it has everything I love about seasonal reads—cozy inns, fall festivals, mouthwatering autumn treats, and all the small town charm. Madison’s return home to help her family’s inn (and run into her first love, Zack) had me hooked. Their second chance romance felt tender and believable, filled with sweet nostalgia, cozy moments, and just enough spice, think Hallmark, but after dark.
This is the first in a new series and it perfectly captures those warm, fuzzy fall vibes. The small town atmosphere, the seasonal descriptions, and the balance of coziness with romance made this such a satisfying autumn read. I’ll definitely be looking for more Maple Falls stories!
✨ Tropes:
🏘️ Small Town
💌 Second Chance
🍂 Cozy Vibes
🌆 City Girl / Country Boy
🏡 Close Proximity
💖 First Love
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I loved this book, especially how it jumped straight into the story, it felt fast paced and had me captivated from chapter one. I fell in love with Zach so quickly, he's just the cutest grumpy contractor. If you like spicy there is plenty (start with a dream in chapter three) but not too graphic for anyone who doesn't enjoy that. The desire and build up is so well written. The "will they?" "won't they?" kept you guessing pretty much to the last page. 100% recommend.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Cinnamon Spice Inn is a super cozy fall romance.
FMC Madison receives a mysterious note saying that her family's Cinnamon Spice Inn is in dire need of her help. So she packs her bags immediately and heads down to Maple Falls from NYC. When she arrives, she finds the inn to be in worse shape than she had expected, with very few guests on the books. Add to that a storm that causes a roof collapse, and the inn is in trouble of going under. Madison's first night back, she also happens to run into her ex, Zach, whom she walked out on a number of years ago. But, the second she sees Zach again, she is immediately drawn right back in.
MMC Zach has lived in Maple Falls his entire life, and works as a handyman and contractor. So of course, Madison's father calls Zach right over when the roof collapses. Zach does not expect to run into Madison, his ex, whom he sort of never got over. The worst part, he finds himself immediately attracted to her. Zach refuses to allow his feelings through because he cannot handle losing Madison a second time...but will he be able to keep his hands to himself?
This story is super cozy, everything about the town of Maple Falls just screams small town autumn coziness. The Pumpkin Pie Bakery when Madison walks in and describes "The air was warm and filled with scents of cinnamon, vanilla, and freshly brewed coffee." It is a town I would like to live in, "The inn was set along the spring-fed lake, with a walking trail that wrapped around its entire perimeter" what a dream! I love the names of the other stores, ones I hope will potentially be in subsequent books (the next one is referenced at the end of the story!)
I found both Madison and Zach to be equally irritating as they both were bad at communicating. Honestly if they could have just been honest with each other, and NOT make assumptions, they would have avoided a lot of heartbreak! But, their second chance romance is super sweet and a perfect read for fall, or to get you in the mood for cool fall days and warm drinks. I also enjoyed the other characters in the story, Gram, always secretly meddling, and Madison's friends, old and new, were all wonderful. I loved Madison's father, and all his rescued animals.
There is a little spice in this cozy romance as well, but it is relatively mild.
This book is extremely charming and gets you in the mood for cozy blankets, warm fires, yummy treats and pumpkin spice lattes.
Some Fav Quotes:
"The warm dining room with its vaulted ceiling and crackling fire. Nobody could come here and not feel like they were being enclosed in a big, warm hug."
"And yet, there was that magnetic pull deep in her chest. A burning sensation. Like she was a moth being drawn into the flames, ready to be set alight."
"First the sex dream, now this. As if she needed a real-life encore to last night's thoroughly inappropriate fantasy."
"All the while, Zach remained cornered at the bar, sleeves rolled up, forearms flexed, hand wrapped around his tumbler like he owned the room. He looked a hell of a lot sexier than was fair."
"Heaven would've been the coffee Zach had offered her this morning. Fresh, hot, and handed over with those rough hands that used to know every inch of her body."
"God, he was something. Brutal, stubborn, beautiful."
"But that spark between them, the one he'd tried to ignore for years, was still there. Still crackling. Light a match, and they'd go up in flames."
"Focus, she reminded herself fiercely. Smile. Act normal. Do not, under any circumstances, climb him like a tree."
"Bravery isn't always loud. Sometimes it's just showing up when you're unsure. Sometimes it's staying when it would be easier to leave."
"Madison Kelly wasn't just any girl. She was the only one who had ever wrecked him-and the only one he hadn't been able to forget."
Thank you so much to Netgalley, Bookouture, and the author for a copy of this book!
FMC Madison receives a mysterious note saying that her family's Cinnamon Spice Inn is in dire need of her help. So she packs her bags immediately and heads down to Maple Falls from NYC. When she arrives, she finds the inn to be in worse shape than she had expected, with very few guests on the books. Add to that a storm that causes a roof collapse, and the inn is in trouble of going under. Madison's first night back, she also happens to run into her ex, Zach, whom she walked out on a number of years ago. But, the second she sees Zach again, she is immediately drawn right back in.
MMC Zach has lived in Maple Falls his entire life, and works as a handyman and contractor. So of course, Madison's father calls Zach right over when the roof collapses. Zach does not expect to run into Madison, his ex, whom he sort of never got over. The worst part, he finds himself immediately attracted to her. Zach refuses to allow his feelings through because he cannot handle losing Madison a second time...but will he be able to keep his hands to himself?
This story is super cozy, everything about the town of Maple Falls just screams small town autumn coziness. The Pumpkin Pie Bakery when Madison walks in and describes "The air was warm and filled with scents of cinnamon, vanilla, and freshly brewed coffee." It is a town I would like to live in, "The inn was set along the spring-fed lake, with a walking trail that wrapped around its entire perimeter" what a dream! I love the names of the other stores, ones I hope will potentially be in subsequent books (the next one is referenced at the end of the story!)
I found both Madison and Zach to be equally irritating as they both were bad at communicating. Honestly if they could have just been honest with each other, and NOT make assumptions, they would have avoided a lot of heartbreak! But, their second chance romance is super sweet and a perfect read for fall, or to get you in the mood for cool fall days and warm drinks. I also enjoyed the other characters in the story, Gram, always secretly meddling, and Madison's friends, old and new, were all wonderful. I loved Madison's father, and all his rescued animals.
There is a little spice in this cozy romance as well, but it is relatively mild.
This book is extremely charming and gets you in the mood for cozy blankets, warm fires, yummy treats and pumpkin spice lattes.
Some Fav Quotes:
"The warm dining room with its vaulted ceiling and crackling fire. Nobody could come here and not feel like they were being enclosed in a big, warm hug."
"And yet, there was that magnetic pull deep in her chest. A burning sensation. Like she was a moth being drawn into the flames, ready to be set alight."
"First the sex dream, now this. As if she needed a real-life encore to last night's thoroughly inappropriate fantasy."
"All the while, Zach remained cornered at the bar, sleeves rolled up, forearms flexed, hand wrapped around his tumbler like he owned the room. He looked a hell of a lot sexier than was fair."
"Heaven would've been the coffee Zach had offered her this morning. Fresh, hot, and handed over with those rough hands that used to know every inch of her body."
"God, he was something. Brutal, stubborn, beautiful."
"But that spark between them, the one he'd tried to ignore for years, was still there. Still crackling. Light a match, and they'd go up in flames."
"Focus, she reminded herself fiercely. Smile. Act normal. Do not, under any circumstances, climb him like a tree."
"Bravery isn't always loud. Sometimes it's just showing up when you're unsure. Sometimes it's staying when it would be easier to leave."
"Madison Kelly wasn't just any girl. She was the only one who had ever wrecked him-and the only one he hadn't been able to forget."
Thank you so much to Netgalley, Bookouture, and the author for a copy of this book!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Summary
Love is the sweetest spice of all.
Self-confessed coffee addict and food writer Madison has convinced herself she belongs in NYC. But then she’s called back to the small town of Maple Falls to save her childhood home, The Cinnamon Spice Inn. She’s NOT looking forward to seeing her ex, Zach—now a sexy handyman who knows exactly how to push her buttons. But she won’t let anything distract her from the inn’s relaunch… right?
Sparks fly as they prepare for the big Halloween opening. Will Madison save The Cinnamon Spice Inn and have a second chance at love, or will it all go up in flames?
Review
🧲 Forced Proximity
🏡 Cosy Small Town
🤎 Second Chance Romance
🌶 Spicy
The Cinnamon Spice Inn has so much to offer! It is the cosiest, small town romance with the perfect sprinkle of autumn vibes.
Madison is our FMC, called back to her hometown by a ✨ mysterious letter ✨ from an ✨ anonymous friend✨, claiming that her father needs her help running the family business, The Cinnamon Spice Inn 🍂 .
This inn… this town… this family! They are honestly just pulled from a Hallmark movie and danced right onto the page. Whilst her dad is kind of wilfully incompetent, her grandma is sassy, speaks her mind and keeps everyone honest!
Madison notices the heart and soul of the inn is missing, which she believes got lost over time following her mother’s passing. All of the things she loved about the inn are no longer present (including her mother’s homemade cinnamon rolls). 🥮
BUT these are the only cinnamon rolls that have been missing from her life - enter our cinnamon roll MMC and childhood love Zach. He is the sweetest, most supportive little bean - running around town helping anyone who even looks remotely in need of help. He is super kind and helpful but goodness me the miscommunication between these two almost killed me. To be honest, it was probably quite realistic for some people but usually you’ll see at least some growth and over time people stop or reduce the miscommunication. Not these two! They could win a Guiness World Record for the sheer quantity of times they were unable to have an honest or direct conversation. That being said, I rooted for them and wanted to see them end up together! Despite being marketed as an enemies to lovers, it’s more of a second chance romance, reunited soul mates type vibe. There’s a little conflict/tension but ultimately they’re both pining for each other from the start.
It really felt like this was being set up for a Liam book, which I would love to see! If I was feeling critical, I would say it felt like this book was crammed with tropes (second chance, small town, forced proximity, work romance, Save-The-Inn, miscommunication, mystery letters) and I’d like to see it a little more stripped back for the next instalment.
🎧 Audiobook
Andi Eloise and Brandon Francis narrated this SO well! I loved the accents and how each character was so clear from the way they were delivered. Their voices were both warm, just like the inn itself. I always listen on x2, but I can image this would’ve been even cuter slowed down a little bit!
Throughout The Cinnamon Spice Inn, Harper Graham refers to so many different sweet autumn treats that really got me in that spooky season mood. I know it’s still summer but if you’re looking for someone to get you ready for the autumn season, grab your fave pumpkin spiced treat, a soft blanket, fireplace roaring (or if you’re like me, a fireplace YouTube video on loop with the heating on) and dive into Maple Falls with Madison and Zach.
Love is the sweetest spice of all.
Self-confessed coffee addict and food writer Madison has convinced herself she belongs in NYC. But then she’s called back to the small town of Maple Falls to save her childhood home, The Cinnamon Spice Inn. She’s NOT looking forward to seeing her ex, Zach—now a sexy handyman who knows exactly how to push her buttons. But she won’t let anything distract her from the inn’s relaunch… right?
Sparks fly as they prepare for the big Halloween opening. Will Madison save The Cinnamon Spice Inn and have a second chance at love, or will it all go up in flames?
Review
🧲 Forced Proximity
🏡 Cosy Small Town
🤎 Second Chance Romance
🌶 Spicy
The Cinnamon Spice Inn has so much to offer! It is the cosiest, small town romance with the perfect sprinkle of autumn vibes.
Madison is our FMC, called back to her hometown by a ✨ mysterious letter ✨ from an ✨ anonymous friend✨, claiming that her father needs her help running the family business, The Cinnamon Spice Inn 🍂 .
This inn… this town… this family! They are honestly just pulled from a Hallmark movie and danced right onto the page. Whilst her dad is kind of wilfully incompetent, her grandma is sassy, speaks her mind and keeps everyone honest!
Madison notices the heart and soul of the inn is missing, which she believes got lost over time following her mother’s passing. All of the things she loved about the inn are no longer present (including her mother’s homemade cinnamon rolls). 🥮
BUT these are the only cinnamon rolls that have been missing from her life - enter our cinnamon roll MMC and childhood love Zach. He is the sweetest, most supportive little bean - running around town helping anyone who even looks remotely in need of help. He is super kind and helpful but goodness me the miscommunication between these two almost killed me. To be honest, it was probably quite realistic for some people but usually you’ll see at least some growth and over time people stop or reduce the miscommunication. Not these two! They could win a Guiness World Record for the sheer quantity of times they were unable to have an honest or direct conversation. That being said, I rooted for them and wanted to see them end up together! Despite being marketed as an enemies to lovers, it’s more of a second chance romance, reunited soul mates type vibe. There’s a little conflict/tension but ultimately they’re both pining for each other from the start.
It really felt like this was being set up for a Liam book, which I would love to see! If I was feeling critical, I would say it felt like this book was crammed with tropes (second chance, small town, forced proximity, work romance, Save-The-Inn, miscommunication, mystery letters) and I’d like to see it a little more stripped back for the next instalment.
🎧 Audiobook
Andi Eloise and Brandon Francis narrated this SO well! I loved the accents and how each character was so clear from the way they were delivered. Their voices were both warm, just like the inn itself. I always listen on x2, but I can image this would’ve been even cuter slowed down a little bit!
Throughout The Cinnamon Spice Inn, Harper Graham refers to so many different sweet autumn treats that really got me in that spooky season mood. I know it’s still summer but if you’re looking for someone to get you ready for the autumn season, grab your fave pumpkin spiced treat, a soft blanket, fireplace roaring (or if you’re like me, a fireplace YouTube video on loop with the heating on) and dive into Maple Falls with Madison and Zach.
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks Netgalley - Cozy small town with fall vibes