The Girl with Autumn Eyes
by R.F. Vincent

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I looked at my watch—9:42 a.m. on the twenty-eighth day of September. It was the exact moment I fell in love with the girl on the bridge. Discarded in a dumpster at birth and never adopted, MC has been crippled by social anxiety for most of his twenty-five years. Then one day, during an eventful bicycle ride through the Nova Scotia countryside, he has an improbable encounter with a woman on a bridge that changes everything. Although no words are spoken at the time, it’s love at first sight for MC. What follows is an entertaining and unusual quest for love. Despite his debilitating shyness and feelings of inadequacy, MC battles to break free of his self-imposed prison, leading to a remarkable journey that comes full circle in a way that no one could have ever imagined. Smart, funny, and heartfelt, The Girl with Autumn Eyes is a spellbinding story of love and friendship that will stay with readers long after the final page.

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“Charming, quirky, and whimsical, The Girl With Autumn Eyes by R.F. Vincent is more than just a romantic comedy; it's a beautiful tale of hope and personal growth . . . A smooth and silky pace akin to Smokey Robinson singing a tune kept me fixed to my seat and smiling throughout, anticipating each new page with glee. Overall, it is a masterful and original tale that will please more than just fans of the genre. I recommend it with all my heart.” —Readers’ Favorite, 5-Star Review “Funny, quirky, and heartwarming: A romantic comedy about breaking out of your shell . . . R.F. Vincent’s “The Girl with Autumn Eyes” takes readers on an exciting journey with this novel, brimming with laugh-out-loud antics, heartwarming friendship, and outstanding character development. For readers who enjoy quirky protagonists, this one is for you. You’ll love MC’s reflections and his vivid imagination. This is a character that I will fondly remember for a long time.” —Reader Views, 5-Star Review “Fans of Gail Honeyman’s ‘Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine’ will want to take a look.” —Bookview Review—Recommended “A taut and riveting story that sizzles with tension and wit.” —The Prairies Book Review

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R. F. (Ron) Vincent is an award-winning author and a professor of physics and space science at the Royal Military College of Canada. In a previous career he flew as an air navigator with the Royal Canadian Air Force. In addition to scientific papers focusing on Arctic climate change, Ron has published two other novels: Life at the Precipice, which won the 2023 Best Indie Book Award for literary fiction and made the long list for the 2024 Leacock Medal Award, and The Curious Mr. Pennyworth. He lives in Kingston, Ontario with his wife, JoAnne.

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