Description
Come back to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks and immerse yourself in another exciting and inspiring tale from Roseanna M. White. 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.
A must-read for fans of:
Inspirational, clean romance
Small-town Christian fiction
Contemporary fiction with faith and heart
Second chance love stories
Authors like Denise Hunter and Courtney Walsh
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Summary
Book Review: The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M. White
The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M. White was another wonderful read. At this point, I honestly don’t think I’ve read a book by White that I haven’t thoroughly enjoyed. She has such a gift for storytelling, blending heartfelt emotion, layered characters, and meaningful relationships so beautifully.
After reading The Island Bookshop, I was thrilled that Harper received her own story. Harper returns home to help her parents run the family bakery after her father suffers a heart attack. What those around her don’t initially realize, however, is that she is also running from a deeply troubling relationship with a former fiancé.
Beck was such a great hero. He was kind, genuine, and had an interesting backstory of his own that added depth to the story. I really enjoyed the dynamic between Harper and Beck, and it was especially fun seeing them interact with familiar characters from The Island Bookshop. Returning to this community felt a bit like catching up with old friends.
Like the previous book, this story also includes a dual timeline that adds richness and emotional depth to the overall narrative. While this one didn’t bring me to tears the way The Island Bookshop did, there was one particular scene that had me completely holding my breath.
I highly recommend The Island Bakeshop—just as I would any of Roseanna M. White’s books. She is truly a phenomenal storyteller and always leaves me emotionally invested in her characters and their journeys.
And honestly, meeting Roseanna M. White in person is definitely on my bookish bucket list!
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past abuse in a relationship