Love is never simple-especially when it begins with a bet. Mira Okoye, a brilliant but shy biomedical engineering freshman, only wanted to survive her first year of college. Then she meets Matt, the charming football star who wagers she'll fall for him by spring. What starts as a playful dare quickly spirals into late-night drives, stolen kisses, and tangled lies. Meanwhile, Dave-the observant, quietly intense teammate-sees Mira for who she really is. Caught between charm and sincerity, friendship and betrayal, Mira must navigate the thrill of first love, the sting of broken trust, and the bittersweet truth that not every romance ends neatly. Set against crisp autumn nights, campus drama, and a pumpkin festival finale, Crushing On You Like Pumpkins is a heart-tugging new adult college romance perfect for fans of love triangles, coming-of-age heartbreak, and cozy fall reads.