The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M. White

The Island Bakeshop 

by Roseanna M. White

Rating:  5 Star Review

I really enjoyed The Island Bakeshop by Roseanna M. White. This story has a cozy Outer Banks setting, with boats, fishing, lovable characters, faith, romance, and just enough suspense to keep things interesting.

Harper returns home to help with her family’s bakery after her father’s heart attack, but she’s also trying to escape an abusive ex-boyfriend and rebuild her life. I appreciated how realistically and sensitively the author handled Harper’s emotional healing without making the story feel too heavy.

Beck was such a strong and caring character without being over-the-top. Their fake-dating relationship developed naturally, and I loved the slow-building trust between them. The bakery setting added so much warmth to the story and made the island feel comforting and alive.

There’s also a small historical mystery woven into the story that added extra depth without taking away from the main romance.  It is like having two stories in one.

The ending was satisfying and hopeful, tying up the emotional storylines nicely while leaving you with a feeling of peace and healing.

If you enjoy clean Christian romance, small-town coastal settings, protective heroes, and stories about second chances, this is definitely worth reading.  But be careful if past abuse is a trigger for you. This might not be the book for you.

Thank you, NetGalley, Guideposts, and Roseanna M. White for the eARC book review consideration.  All opinions are my own.

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