Autumn Historical Fiction & Women’s Fiction Releases from The Eleventh Chapter
There’s something about autumn that makes it the perfect season for reading. The crisp air, cozy blankets, and shorter days seem to invite us to slow down and immerse ourselves in stories that stir our hearts and spark our imaginations. This autumn, the talented authors of The Eleventh Chapter are bringing readers a collection of unforgettable novels—ranging from romantic comedies with ghostly twists to deeply emotional family dramas and historical fiction rich with intrigue.
Here’s a look at the incredible books releasing this season:
Mourner For Hire by Caitlin Moss
Release Date: September 9
A romantic comedy about death, forgotten pasts, and unfinished business.
Meet Vada Daughtry, a professional mourner whose job is to grieve at funerals—for a fee. But when a wrong turn leads her to Dominic Dunne, a bartender who changes everything, her carefully guarded past begins to unravel. After Dominic’s mother passes away, Vada is left an unexpected inheritance and a list of ghostly demands that force her to face both love and unfinished business.
💡 Why you’ll love it: Enemies-to-lovers tension, slow-burn romance, and a spirited ghost make this quirky, heartfelt novel both funny and touching.
She Was Never Yours To Take by Jen Craven
Release Date: September 15
An emotional family drama about motherhood, secrets, and the meaning of love.
Sixteen years ago, a teenager was forced to give her baby to her older sister. Now, as she prepares to welcome another child, she faces an impossible choice: tell her first daughter the truth, or protect the family that was built on secrets.
💡 Why you’ll love it: Perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain and Jodi Picoult, this is a gripping, emotional story about identity, family bonds, and the cost of silence.
Who We Are After by Sayword B. Eller
Release Date: October 14
A raw, contemporary story about the aftermath of tragedy.
When shots ring out at a high school, lives are shattered forever. Naomi Drum must face life as the mother of the shooter, while Iris Kent, a student who survived, must reckon with why she lived when others did not. Together, they must navigate grief, identity, and what survival really means.
💡 Why you’ll love it: Bold, urgent, and deeply human, this book tackles difficult themes with honesty and compassion.
Whispers of Her Worth by Tanya E Williams
Release Date: October 21
A sweeping historical novel about sisterhood, resilience, and the fight for recognition.
Set in Vancouver, 1928, against the backdrop of the landmark Person’s Case, sisters Clara and Louisa Wilson navigate ambition, love, and the weight of society’s expectations. As one sister finds her voice on the stage and the other in her leadership at The Hotel Hamilton, both must decide what it truly means to be seen and valued in a world determined to silence them.
💡 Why you’ll love it: Perfect for fans of Hazel Gaynor and Susan Meissner, this is a richly emotional, historical tale of resilience, courage, and quiet defiance.
The Death of Primrose Whittaker by Kerry Chaput
Release Date: November 6
A fantastical reimagining rooted in history, with a haunting twist.
Primrose, a reluctant psychic forced into fortune telling by her cruel mother, believes she’ll die before her 22nd birthday. But when she survives, she sets out to change her fate. Traveling across Oregon, she discovers a community of psychics—but danger awaits in the form of a sinister doctor intent on controlling her gifts.
💡 Why you’ll love it: This Wizard of Oz–inspired adventure blends history, fantasy, and gothic suspense into a story of found family, courage, and survival.
Final Thoughts
From heartfelt family sagas to romantic comedies with ghosts, from contemporary tragedies to sweeping historical dramas, the autumn lineup from The Eleventh Chapter authors is rich, varied, and unforgettable.
No matter which story you choose, each novel promises an emotional journey—the kind of reading experience that stays with you long after the final page.