“Something About September” by Julia McKay – A book review.

This was a gem of a romance novel.

I was immediately engulfed into my favorite season when I began reading this story. Fall perfection was found in every word, from the many mentioned ciders, pumpkins, and the scent of burning leaves in the air. I felt like I was already embracing September. I kid you not, I even made a special trip to my local Biggby coffee to pick up a “white pumpkin” coffee to enjoy this morning as I embarked through the fictional town of Bramley Hollow. It just felt right.

This story evoked every nostalgic feeling I carry about the autumn season. The breeze in the air, the scent of wind, corn mazes, apple trees, coffee, and books. Oh boy, did they love books in this story! I honestly felt this story was a match made in heaven for me.

The romance was on point, gentle yet intense at just the right moments. It was almost too perfect – and I did find myself reminded of the Hallmark romance movies I love so much.

That said, I could easily see myself picking this story up again, yearly, every time the Fall season is hinted at. It is a pleasure to sink into a mindlessly delicious romance that embraces everything I love about Fall.

A joy for the senses, with a happy-ending, although a bit predictable, and not exactly realistic about the world will live in today, but a true break from reality to absorb the best part about fiction, which is we can do or be anything in a story. We can fall in love and keep it. We can have second chances in life without worry about the sticky things, like the costs to our plans, the ex-wives of our husbands. We are rolled into a world where things go right, just as we wish them to.

If you are looking for a beautiful escape from reality this fall, this romantic interlude might be just what you’re looking for. If you love fall, and want the season to last, this book might be just what you’re looking for. If small town romance, high school crushes, and second chances are your thing – this might be the book you are looking for.

I highly recommend coming to the story prepared with your own seasonal drink of choice, and maybe a little something to nibble on, as you embark on small town life in Bramley Hollow.

Happy reading!