Gina Rae Mitchell

Sweet Pastries and Sourdough by Rosie Green | Review

A book blog tour from Rachel’s Random Resources.

Thank you to the author, publisher, & Rachel for providing me the information for this tour.

Sweet Pastries & Sourdough by Rosie Green
Series: Little Duck Pond Cafe,
Published by Independent on March 5, 2021
Genres: Cozy Mystery, Holiday Fiction, Humorous, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Short Stories
Format: eBook
Pages: 203

Ellie's brand new enterprise, the True Loaf Bakery, is finally open and classes are due to start. But when Katja's skiing holiday ends in disaster, a new teacher must be found very quickly.

Anita is up for the challenge, but - fresh from a break-up and an operation that's left her feeling physically and emotionally vulnerable - the last thing she's looking for when she moves to Sunnybrook is a new relationship.

So it's Sod's law that she should find herself with not one but two guys vying for her attention. Sven, from Denmark, is a bit of an enigma - but maybe passion lurks beneath his cool reserve? And as for twenty-five-year-old football coach Ross - surely she'd be asking for trouble getting involved with a gorgeous man a decade her junior? (Although her football-mad son Rufus seems to love him.)

Moving in with Bertha proves a real comfort - but can Anita get to the bottom of what's troubling the older woman? Anita's job at the True Loaf Bakery is only temporary, but she finds herself drawn ever deeper into life in the village - especially when she finds a child's bracelet from long ago, in the rubble of the newly-renovated building. Solving the mystery of who it belongs to takes Anita on a journey of discovery - a journey that might just help her discover what her own heart really needs...

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Source: Amazon Purchase, Kindle Unlimited, Rachel's Random Resources, Received from the author or publisher for review.

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Purchase Links for Sweet Pastries & Sourdough

Amazon Everywhere     Amazon UK

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My thoughts on Sweet Pastries and Sourdough by Rosie Green

Sweet Pastries and Sourdough is the first story I’ve read in this series. It won’t be the last. I was captivated by the residents of Sunnybrook.

This is a speedy read at just over 200 pages. Each book in the series can be read as a stand-alone, so there is no fear that you need to start at the beginning. However, I bet you are eager to know more about the Little Duck Pond Cafe and everyone connected to it.

This edition focuses on Anita, who just left her philandering husband and is dealing with early-onset menopause. She takes on the task of teaching bread-making at the Cafe and really hits her stride connecting with her students. Her son Rufus is an adorable little chit that will steal your heart.

Naturally, since she isn’t looking for romance, it finds her anyway with not one but two interesting men.

This adorable romantic comedy, cozy mystery will take you away to the quaint village of Sunnybrook, where you will love meeting the residents and eagerly pick up other stories in this series. It is a feel-good story that will bring a smile to your face.

I received a copy of the book for the tour. This review is my honest, unbiased opinion.

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Sweet Pastries and Sourdough by Rosie Green

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