Book Summary
Come back to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks and immerse yourself in another exciting and inspiring tale from Roseanna M. White, The Island Bakeshop. This dual-timeline, clean romance will have you reading late into the night to find out what happens next.
In this uplifting story of hope and renewal, you’ll meet Harper Dailey, who returns to Avon, North Carolina, so she can help run the family business, Sunshine Bakery, after her father’s heart attack. Suddenly, her thriving career at an upscale Savannah bakery is behind her, as is her rocky relationship with her ex-boyfriend—that is, until he shows up in Avon, letting her know he now owns the building the shop is in, and he may not renew the lease.
For Beckett Mills, Avon is a quiet refuge after his eight years of active service in the Navy. He works as hard at keeping folks at arm’s length as he does at running his fishing charter business. His plan for distancing himself from others works well until the fateful day he enters the bakery and sees a beautiful Harper being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Suddenly, he casts his fears aside and steps in to save the day.
Harper and Beckett have no intentions of beginning a romance, but when the pasts they are running from collide, they know it’s not just a coincidence that they have ended up here at the same time. God has placed them together for a reason. Can Beckett let go of the worries that haunt him and welcome Harper into his life? Will Harper realize she can face any challenge with God—and just maybe Beckett—by her side? Don’t miss this faith-filled story of hope, courage, and the grace to begin anew.
My Thoughts
The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M. White is a delightful, heartfelt story that transports readers to Avon, North Carolina. I loved the author’s descriptive writing style, which vividly brought both the setting and the characters to life. The historical chapters blended beautifully with the main storyline and added extra depth to an already charming novel. Harper and Beck were absolutely wonderful together, and I thought they were perfect for each other. Their banter was fun and engaging, and I especially loved the nicknames they came up with for one another. There is also a terrific cast of secondary characters, including Kennedy and Lara from The Island Bookshop, the first book in The Island Shop series. It was such a treat to catch up with Lara, Kennedy, and their friends.
A subtle thread of
faith runs through the story, and there is just the right touch of mystery to
keep things even more interesting. Roseanna M. White skillfully weaves romance,
drama, mystery, and faith into an engaging, well-paced story that kept me
eagerly turning the pages. The Island Bakeshop can definitely be read as a
standalone. I finished this book with a smile on my face and a craving for
ginger fairings.
The Island Bakeshop can be obtained from Amazon along with The Island Bookshop. Both books can be read for free if you belong to Kindle Unlimited. You can find Roseanna M. White's other novels here. Thank you for popping by today.
I will return on Thursday, May 21 with Masher of Ceremonies by Victoria Hamilton. It is the latest A Vintage Kitchen Mystery. I am off to clean up our porch. It poured last night (a deluge) and our screened porch flooded. I will not need to water my garden for several days which is helpful since we are experiencing a drought. I hope that you have a cheerful day. Take care and Happy Reading!
The Avid Reader
*I voluntarily read an advanced copy of this book. I am not required to leave a review. The comments and opinions expressed are strictly my own.
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