Turning Season

Autumn's reds and golds make tiny Prosper picture-perfect, but under the surface lies a startling truth: Not everything is what it seems.Melinda throws herself into plans for the rural community's first-ever fall festival, and embraces the seasonal chores cropping up around her small farm. But her sun-dappled days are disrupted when Prosper is suddenly thrust into the spotlight.An unexpected windfall gives new life to a long-held hope, then a mysterious discovery puts everyone on edge. And as the mayor's race heats up, Melinda discovers small-town politics can be more frightening than anything that goes bump in the night.As the leaves change color and drift away, Melinda's personal life is also evolving. Her new relationship appears to be on solid ground, but will clashing perspectives and shifting priorities cloud its future? Don't miss the next installment in this heartwarming series! Melanie Lageschulte writes heartwarming rural fiction, including the "Mailbox Mysteries" and "Growing Season" series. After growing up on an acreage in Iowa with a menagerie of four-footed friends, she had spent much of her professional life telling the stories of the state and its residents. She enjoys baking, sewing, and supporting local animal shelters.