If It Makes You Happy: A Cozy Fall Romance

By Julie Olivia

An Instant USA Today Bestseller! One of Cosmopolitan's 58 Best Romance Novels of All Time! Grab your favorite fall candle, cuddle into a comfy blanket, and travel back in time to 1997 in this cozy, slow-burn romance set in the autumn glow of small-town Vermont. Now with exclusive bonus content! My new next-door neighbor seems to have everything figured out. Small town golden boy? Check. Single dad extraordinaire? Check. Hot baker forearms? I didn’t notice them, I swear. I, on the other hand, don’t–at all–have anything figured out. Trust me, I didn’t think taking over my mom’s dream bed and breakfast in Copper Run Vermont was going to be easy. It should be a good place to heal after my divorce. But apparently my scones belong in the garbage with my small talk skills. As pointed out by none other than Cliff. Cliff is inescapable. He knows exactly what people need–always. His charm, the way he wears flannel, and even his pastries, make not wanting to be friends with Cliff and his daughters pretty hard. Friends? I can make friends. That’s safe. Except I’m leaving in three months to pass the inn off to my little sister and get the promotion in Seattle I’ve been working towards. So ask me why I’m thinking about kissing my hot neighbor.

BUY THE BOOK

Published Sep 2, 2025

512 pages

Average rating: 7.52

296 RATINGS

|

|

BOOK TALK
Join a book club that is reading If It Makes You Happy: A Cozy Fall Romance!

Bad Bitch Book Club

Established in 2018, our mission is to show everybody has time to read a book including bad bitches. With good friends and even better food we come to

Rom-Com Lovers ✨

A book club for women who loves to read romantic comedy ! ❤️

OFF THE PAGE - Cle&Akr Ladies Book Club

Hello! Welcome 🤗🤗 please read the “about our club” section for our introduction🩷

NoVA Between the Pages: a romance centered book club

We read books about love in all shapes and sizes and provide an open-minded safe space to discuss said books <3

Community Reviews

JL Reads
6/10 stars
A sweet, slow burn romance set in the 90s during the fall in a quaint Vermont town. Minimal spice, but maximum charm. The song list on the front page was a great setup and there were classic 90s references throughout. If you’re looking for a small town single dad meets ambitious city gal, then this is for you. 3⭐️ Book #56 in 2026
Yosoyklee
8/10 stars
Currently read … if you can’t tell I truly love autumn feels
Missopalk
6/10 stars
Very 90 coded and such early 2000 hallmark movies vibe.
Maxime
8/10 stars
Good, perfect fall romance 🥰
Kathryn.warring
9/10 stars
okay WHATTTT??? I adored this!!! The vibes were vibing and I loved every minute of it

See why thousands of readers are using Bookclubs to stay connected.