Playing for Keeps in Starr's Fall: The perfect spring romance with small town charm from million-copy bestseller Kate Hewitt

Kate Hewitt

Mar 2025 · Starr's Fall Book 2 · Boldwood Books · Narrated by Kate Handford

About this audiobook

Escape to the charming small town of Starr's Fall from MILLION COPY bestseller Kate Hewitt. Perfect for fans of Gilmore Girls and Virgin River!🌸🩷

Every book in the Starr's Fall series can be read as a standalone.

Spring is in the air in Starr’s Fall, and for two people, love may be just a roll of the dice away...

As the frozen earth gives way to the first spring crocuses, pushing their way into the warmer air, Maggie arrives in Starr’s Fall. She’s looking for a new start, with her lovable but painfully shy teenaged son in tow.

It feels like the odds are against her, but she’s determined to come out winning this time, and to fulfil her dream of opening up a board game café. But not everything’s a game, and when she finds herself attracted to a man who’s known as a different sort of player, she worries she’s setting herself up to lose.

Zach is funny, surprisingly geeky, and, most importantly, bonds with her son. But Zach is also drop-dead gorgeous, has a reputation around town, and is also ten years younger than her.

When he asks her out on a date, Maggie is totally thrown. She can’t deny she’s attracted to him. But is she ready to risk her heart with another roll of the dice?

A totally gorgeous, unmissable, small town romance, perfect for fans of the Gilmore Girls and Virgin River, from million-copy bestselling author, Kate Hewitt.

Readers love Kate Hewitt’s Starr’s Fall series:

“Loving the Gilmore Girls vibes of this gorgeous series. Starr’s Fall has stolen my heart! Beautiful setting, an adorable dog, fabulous community and a grumpy-sunshine combination. What more could you want?” Bestselling author, Jessica Redland

“The most gorgeous escapist romance! Think Gilmore Girls but add in a bookshop and an irresistible grumpy/sunshine romance. Don’t miss it!” Bestselling author, Amy Andrews

“I couldn’t get enough of this story and Starr’s Fall.... A cozy fall book and I loved every minute of it!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“You know when a book hits the spot at the right time? Well this book was that for me... I just had a smile on my face while I was reading it... I can’t wait for the next book set in this beautiful town.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I adored this book, it’s absolutely perfect for this Autumnal season, described in the book perfectly, the leaves are falling, with a crispness to the air and scents of coffee and pumpkin spice.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book really transported me to Starr’s Fall. I could smell the fall air and feel the leaves crunch under my feet. I love how sweet this story is. Also, I love the journey that we go on with our main character. Packing my bags to move here immediately!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I loved this book so much!!! It’s the perfect book for the fall! It was emotional and heartwarming.” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Okay, this book was adorable! Coming Home to Starr’s Fall made me wish I could call Starr’s Fall home... If you love autumn, dogs and cats, small towns, slow burns, closed doors/clean and wholesome romance, and Gilmore Girls vibes, you need to read this!” Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

About the author

Kate Hewitt is a million-copy bestselling author of historical, contemporary and romantic fiction. She writes uplifting small town romance series with award-winning publisher Boldwood Books. An American ex-pat, she lives in a small market town in Wales with her husband and five young(ish) children, along with their two Golden Retrievers.