Fall Too Well (Cozy Creek Collection)

I slide the pumpkin pies out of the oven and set them on the counter to cool. I put my dutch apple pies in and inhale the smell of crust and baking goodness.

“Mom, can we go early so I can check on the horses?” Willow asks as she enters the kitchen, holding one of the puppies she refuses to put down and plays with constantly.

“Yes. As soon as the pies cool, we’ll head out there,” I say as I hear a knock on the door. I glance at the clock on my stove as I set the timer.

I head to the door and peek out and move back in surprise when I see my dad and his family on the porch. We’ve texted a few times since I saw him last month. I texted more with Jennifer at first, and honestly, getting to know her has been fun. She’s a very sweet woman, and we surprisingly have a lot in common.