Five years ago, Claire was a child star, the goofy punchline of one of America’s favorite sitcoms. Until a series of devastating betrayals by her manager-father left her broke, humiliated, and desperate to disappear.
Now she’s just another high school senior in postcard-perfect Glenridge, Connecticut, determined to leave her past behind. Not even her best friend knows who she used to be—or that she’s scraping together every spare dollar to hopefully attend NYU. When a movie shoot lands in Glenridge—and with it, her former co-star and ex–best friend, Luke Cordova—it threatens to stir up not only Claire's past, but also the dizzying crush she once had on him. Luke offers Claire a deal she can’t refuse: let him shadow her to research his role, and he’ll pay enough to make her college dreams possible.
As pumpkins are carved and the woodsmoke-tinged October air grows colder, and she falls for Luke (again), Claire must confront what really drove her to hide—and whether she can step back into herself without being consumed by everything she’s tried to forget.
Coming 9/22/2026 from Storytide/HarperCollins
Reviews
★ "Best of all is the sizzling chemistry between Luke and Claire, which supports the depth of their love story. An emotionally resonant second-chance romance enriched by authentic relationships and profound emotional journeys." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A Season for Falling is an unforgettable second-chance romance about change, self-acceptance, and going after what we want. I tore through the pages.” - Misty Wilson, New York Times bestselling author of Falling Like Leaves
“This charming YA debut explores childhood fame and the challenges that come with growing up under a spotlight… all while delivering a swoony friends-to-lovers romance and the coziest Connecticut autumn vibes. Mixing Gilmore Girls energy with a dash of TMZ, A Season for Falling is a delightful read about friendship, family, love and finding your authentic self.” - Shannon Takaoka, author of The Totally True Story of Gracie Byrne
“A Season for Falling explodes with heart. Tender, witty, and super swoon-worthy, this is a courageous story about reckoning with where we’ve been and daring, despite everything, to choose what comes next." - Danielle Parker, author of Love on Paper
"Insightful descriptions of Claire’s internal struggles and complications brought about by previous trauma are levied by fun, lighthearted rom-com elements." - Publishers Weekly