by Josie Dunfield (Author)

Millie comes to Verano's Spit expecting a short, practical stay.

Sort the estate, finish the paperwork, and leave before winter settles in.

But the cliffside town has other plans.

The house is warmer than it should be. The coffee never seems to cool. The archive, the kilns, the Stair, and the people who move through them all carry a quiet sense of history that Millie can't ignore. As she uncovers old records, unsent letters, and the town's long clay traditions, she begins to realize that Verano's Spit is a place that remembers - and that belonging may be more than a temporary arrangement.

Before the First Frost is a cozy fantasy about found family, seasonal change, community, and the gentle magic of ordinary life. Perfect for readers who love low-stakes fantasy, atmospheric small towns, and character-driven stories with warmth at their heart.

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