The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M. White

 The Island Bakeshop

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!

Kris

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.

The Island Bookshop by Roseanna M. White

The Island Bookshop

Book Summary

When Kennedy Marshall sets off for a prestigious career in the city, she leaves behind the sunlit shores of North Carolina’s Outer Banks—and runs from a love she believes she can never have. With her sister, Lara, managing their grandmother’s beloved island bookshop, Kennedy feels confident she’s escaped the past. But when Lara is suddenly injured, Kennedy is drawn back into the island’s warm embrace—and bittersweet memories she thought she’d buried forever.

For Wes Armstrong, the Outer Banks is more than home—it’s his anchor. Building a successful family business was supposed to bring stability, but life has been anything but steady since his wife’s passing. Haunted by past regrets and facing a life-changing decision, Wes is determined to make the right choice for his family’s future. Yet Kennedy’s unexpected return stirs up old emotions and mistakes he thought he’d put to rest.

As hidden family secrets surface and long-buried truths come to light, Kennedy and Wes must navigate the delicate tides of forgiveness, second chances, and the unspoken love that still lingers between them. Can they find the courage to rewrite their story and create a new future on the island’s shifting sands?

Perfect for fans of clean, wholesome romance and gentle mysteries, The Island Bookshop is a heartwarming story of love, family, and the enduring power of second chances.

My Thoughts

The Island Bookshop by Roseanna M. White is a delightful diversion.  I like the author’s descriptive writing style which brought the setting and characters to life.   I was surprised by the historical chapters, but they were a great addition. The letters give the sisters a glimpse into the past as well as a teentsy mystery.  Those chapters added another layer to the story, and I like how everything tied together. The sister’s strong relationship added to the story.   I loved the sister’s charming bookstore. I enjoyed the references to some of my favorite childhood books.  The romance was sweet, especially with it being centered around the bookstore which is brimming with  books. I found the authenticating of old books to be fascinating. Faith is beautifully woven into the story.  The Island Bookshop made me want to hop into my car and head to the Outer Banks.

The Island Bookshop is available from Amazon.  The next book in The Island Shop series is The Island Bakeshop which comes out May 19.  If you follow Roseanna M. White on Amazon, they will notify you when she has a new book release.  Thank you for joining me today.  

I will return on Tuesday, May 19 with Chase the Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher.  I will be learning how to do create community newsletter this week.  They advertised for a couple months looking for someone with Microsoft Word experience.  My Mother told me to check it out.  I hesitated because I feel that I have enough on my plate.  However, it came down to the last month (May is her last month of working on the newsletter) and they still had not found anyone. So, I found myself volunteering.  The newsletter is digital and a hard copy (it contains about a dozen pages with articles, calendar of events, advertising, etc.). Wish me luck.  I hope that you have brilliant week.  Take care and Happy Reading!

Kris

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.