Sadie has worked at the town’s bakery since high school. When she has an idea that might help one of the local farms, she’s beyond excited to bake something different and have some creative freedom. The only problem is that pursuing her idea means working with her brother’s ex best friend.

I loved Forbidden to Fall! It was so cute. Immediately, I loved Sadie and James. Sadie’s sense of humor was lighthearted and fun. I loved how she slowly broke through the walls James had built around himself. Their banter was entertaining once he warmed up to her. I was intrigued by the mystery of the fallout between Sadie’s brother and James. I thought the story revealed those details in an effective way.

The setting of this whole series has been perfect, but I especially loved the time we spent at the maple farm in this book. It really seemed like the ideal place to be during the fall. I loved the character’s passion for the farm and baking. I love a main character who loves what they’re doing.

My one complaint: James’ mom has been running the farm by herself for the last eight years. She’s in her mid-fifties and supposedly falling apart. Her fingers won’t work quite right and her knees are giving her trouble. I feel like she was portrayed as a woman in her eighty’s vs the mid-fifties the book states she is. Maybe the farm just took a toll on her, I don’t know.

Honestly, I don’t know that I can pick a favorite from this series, because this one ranks up pretty high along with several others. I highly recommend Forbidden to Fall!