Candy Apple Kisses

Candy Apple Kisses by Amy Clipston is out now, published July 7, 2026.

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Candy Apple Kisses Release Date: July 7, 2026

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In a pumpkin spice-drenched best-friends-to-lovers sweet romance, a struggling artist returns to her hometown to save her best friend’s orchard. Their fight against a corporate giant ignites an unexpected romance full of heart and small-town charm.

Emily never expected to return to Splendid Lake, the quaint town that held her childhood memories, and certainly not to help save Jake’s family orchard. She left years ago with dreams of artistic glory in the city, but when Jake calls for help, she can’t say no. As she steps back into the beauty of the lakeside community, Emily feels a tug of inspiration she thought she’d lost. Painting the orchard and its autumnal splendor breathes new life into her art, but it also stirs long-dormant emotions for Jake–feelings she’s too scared to name, especially with Claire, his ex, hovering so close. Splendid Lake feels like home again, but Emily wonders if she belongs there–and if Jake sees her as more than just a friend.

For Jake, the orchard is more than just a business; it’s a living legacy, a bond with his father and a promise to his family. But with a corporate giant threatening to buy up the market and modernize farming in ways he doesn’t agree with, Jake feels the weight of saving it all on his shoulders. He knows he can’t do it alone, so calling Emily was a no-brainer. What he didn’t expect was how much her presence would change things–not just for the orchard but for his life. Amid the chaotic harvest preparations and Claire’s lingering attempts to rekindle their broken relationship, Jake begins to realize that Emily might be more than his partner-in-saving-apples; she might just be the missing piece he’s been too afraid to reach for.

As the two pour their hearts into revitalizing the orchard, their friendship deepens into something undeniable–until Claire’s dramatic reappearance throws everything into chaos. Emily is left wondering if Jake’s ready to leave his past behind, while Jake struggles to prove that this time, it’s Emily he wants. With the orchard’s future hanging by a thread and tensions mounting, Emily and Jake must overcome old fears, meddling exes, and the pressures of family expectations to find the courage to build something new a home, a partnership, and a love worth fighting for.

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Genre: Romance

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