As I have mentioned, I love a fun romantic comedy, especially set in the UK, to break up my heavier reads. Karen Clarke has become a favorite of mine for this type of read! Oh, and I 💗 macarons, too! (And bakeries! 🍰 ) Happy Publication Day to The Bakery at Seashell Cove!
My Thoughts:
The Bakery at Seashell Cove by Karen Clarke
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
4 seashells by the seashore for The Bakery at Seashell Cove! 🐚 🐚 🐚 🐚
I am ever grateful to my friend and Traveling Sister, Melisa, who told me about Karen Clarke’s books. They are pure fun, and The Bakery at Seashell Cove is no exception!
Where The Cafe at Seashell Cove was Cassie’s story, The Bakery at Seashell Cove is Cassie’s friend, Meg’s, story.
Also taking place in picturesque Seashell Cove, Meg Larson has it all. She is a baker, and she is about to marry her high school sweetheart, Sam.
But it all goes off-kilter when the bakery is up for sale, and Sam becomes distant. And obsessed. Completely obsessed with cycling! (My husband had his own obsession with cycling, but I digress! Lol)
Will Meg follow in Cassie’s shoes and have her own happily-ever-after?
If you are fan of brisk, fun, beachy reads with cute characters, a cozy setting, and British humor, give Karen Clarke a try. I am most definitely a fan and cannot wait to see whose story she explores next at Seashell Cove!
Thank you to Karen Clarke, Bookouture, and Netgalley for the ARC. The Bakery at Seashell Cove will be published today/June 8! Happy Pub Day!
Synopsis:
A warm welcome and delicious chocolate gateau are always on the menu at the Bakery at Seashell Cove – and this summer, romance is in the air…
Meg Larson thought she had everything she wanted: she works in the local bakery, she’s months away from marrying her high-school sweetheart, and home is beautiful, sunny Seashell Cove, where the sky is blue, the sea is turquoise and the sand is golden.
Except that the bakery is up for sale and her fiancé Sam’s more interested in bikes than their relationship. When Meg receives shocking news about her family, he’s on a cycling tour and ignoring her calls – and posting selfies on Facebook with a female cyclist he looks far too cosy with…
Luckily the bakery’s estate agent, Nathan, is understanding and funny, and as the summer goes on an unexpected friendship blossoms. When the bakery is given a second lease of life under a mysterious new owner, Meg realises a change might be exactly what she needs too.
Will Meg find the happy-ever-after she dreams of in Seashell Cove?
An uplifting, laugh-out-loud rom com that will make you dream of romantic days at the beach. Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson, Holly Martin and Jenny Oliver.
You make this book sound fun, Jennifer. It’s good to have some light relief now and again.
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Thanks, Paula! It really was fun!
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Yum picture! Wonderful review. Added to my tbr list. Yes I enjoy rom coms. Mary K Andrews is a favorite.
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Thank you! Mary Kay Andrews is so much fun to read! 💗
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Sounds like a cute read! I love a good Rom Com to break up heavy reads as well! I also love them for getting me out of reading slumps. Nothing like a good Rom Com after reading a couple 2 star books in a row!
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Yes, they are really reliable, aren’t they?! And so fun to laugh while you read! 🥂
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This book sounds good … Awesome review ❤
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Thanks so much, Priyasha! It was a fantastic read!
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So very happy to have a fellow Karen Clarke fan!🎉🎉🎉
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Me, too! Wish I could have read it a little later and joined you two!
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I have to try these books! I’ve never read Karen Clarke, but this book sounds so fun!!!
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Yes, Mack, you will have so much fun with these! Adorable reads!
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Lovely review and you know I will just love this one, Mellisa and I are reading it this weekend!💕
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Thank you, Berit! Yes, that is a given! You will have a ball! 💗 Hope you and Melisa enjoy!
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Sounds great, Jennifer! Love your review 💖 and pics! 😁
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Sounds adorable!
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It was really cute and fun!
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Ahh we gave it the same rating, neat!! I actually havent read the cafe at seashell cove yet, which of the two did you loved the most?
I gotta say Sam made me so cringe at times xD oh my god..
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That is neat! I think they were about equal for me! I just love this author! If you enjoyed this one, you should definitely go back and read the first one. 😊
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Definately!
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