Escape to the Bayside Bakery Series by Sarah Hope

Previously published as Family Ties at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeWhen Lauren Burton turns up to The Bayside Bakery there’s more on her mind than surprising her sister. She hopes taking a break by the coast will give her the time and space to help her focus on her dreams for her future.When she is quickly welcomed into the warm heart of the bakery family, she wonders what took her so long to visit... morePreviously published as Family Ties at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeWhen Lauren Burton turns up to The Bayside Bakery there’s more on her mind than surprising her sister. She hopes taking a break by the coast will give her the time and space to help her focus on her dreams for her future.When she is quickly welcomed into the warm heart of the bakery family, she wonders what took her so long to visit. With the winter sun shining and the sand between her toes, she realises she’s perfectly happy to be single and free of the drama of her past relationship.Running into cute firefighter, Charlie, Lauren battles with her newfound determination to stay single and begins to allow herself to wonder if she could find happiness in a relationship after all.Can their fledging romance cope when Lauren’s ex gets back in touch? Will a secret Charlie holds jeopardise Lauren’s hope of a happily ever after?With a bucketful of small town kindness, the promise of romance and enough sea air to blow away the most stubborn of cobwebs, join Lauren as she arrives in the beautiful Penworth Bay... less

★ Previously published as Celebrations at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope As soon as Molly Evans arrives in beautiful Penworth Bay, she is reminded that there’s more to life than work. Volunteering at The Cornish Bay Bakery, she is soon welcomed into Elsie’s close-knit bakery family, and with celebrations on the horizon, she is quickly drawn into the excitement of upcoming events... more★ Previously published as Celebrations at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope As soon as Molly Evans arrives in beautiful Penworth Bay, she is reminded that there’s more to life than work. Volunteering at The Cornish Bay Bakery, she is soon welcomed into Elsie’s close-knit bakery family, and with celebrations on the horizon, she is quickly drawn into the excitement of upcoming events.When Jude, the man she once loved, walks into the bakery, his presence threatens to ruin her Cornish getaway entirely. As they work through painful memories and her true feelings towards him resurface, can she be honest to herself and to him?With the sun shining through the clouds and the sand warm under her feet, she begins to question her goals in life and realises that this short break away from the stresses of everyday living could be just the catalyst she needs to make changes for the better.Can Molly and Jude put the past behind them and rekindle an old flame or will a stark reminder of why their previous relationship together came to an abrupt end squash their renewed romance before it really begins?Return to idyllic Penworth Bay and revisit the charm and quirks of this friendly seaside community. Follow Molly as she arrives at The Cornish Bay Bakery and is surrounded by friendship, love and second chances... less

Previously published as Picnic Days at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeRunning from her cancelled wedding and the betrayal of her sister, the last thing Jessie wants to think about is relationships, especially happy ones. So when she is faced with the prospect of having to plan other people’s weddings, she decides to try to focus on the present, instead of the past... morePreviously published as Picnic Days at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeRunning from her cancelled wedding and the betrayal of her sister, the last thing Jessie wants to think about is relationships, especially happy ones. So when she is faced with the prospect of having to plan other people’s weddings, she decides to try to focus on the present, instead of the past.Upon her arrival in idyllic Penworth Bay, she is immediately enveloped into Elsie’s cosy bakery family and welcomed into the close-knit community of the bay. Jessie becomes part of the team and quickly learns she can call the rest of the bakery family her true friends.Kind, handsome Simon Groves comes to her rescue after a terrifying roadside incident and soon Jessie finds she no longer needs to pretend to be happy, because she is. Officer Groves shows her there is hope after her failed relationship and she soon begins falling in love.Will the surprise arrival of her sister and her mum jeopardise Jessie’s newfound happiness? Will she be able to continue to look to the future or will the past dramas pull her home again, away from her new life in the bay and away from her fledging romance with Officer Groves?Can Jessie and Simon’s relationship survive past trauma and challenges, or will they end up going their separate ways?Step back into sunny Penworth Bay and enjoy the hustle and bustle of the height of the tourist season. Experience the thrill of the fair and the chill of the water around your ankles when you paddle in the sea. less

Previously published as Love in the Air at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeEscaping from a traumatic experience, when Nina Wheat arrives in Penworth Bay she has things on her mind, a promise she must keep and a message she must deliver. As she is embraced into the warmth of Elsie’s bakery family, she wonders whether her impending news will jeopardise the new friendships she has made... morePreviously published as Love in the Air at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeEscaping from a traumatic experience, when Nina Wheat arrives in Penworth Bay she has things on her mind, a promise she must keep and a message she must deliver. As she is embraced into the warmth of Elsie’s bakery family, she wonders whether her impending news will jeopardise the new friendships she has made.When she discovers her ex and the man she once thought she’d marry, Rowan, lives and works in the bay, can she see past mistakes which were made and allow herself to love again?Just as Nina begins to open her heart once more, circumstances shift, and she is forced to face up to the reason for her visit. But will the message Nina has to give see her leaving early, leaving Rowan, or can their early reunion be saved?Step into the beautiful Penworth Bay and be welcomed by old friends back into Elsie’s bakery. Follow Nina as she discovers second chances in love are possible… less

Previously published as Christmas Magic at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeDetermined to put as much distance between herself and her sister’s so-called ‘perfect’ Christmas, Gabby volunteers at Elsie’s bakery in the idyllic Penworth Bay.Despite running from Christmas, Gabby discovers the festive season is in full swing in both the bay and the bakery and she soon realises that any attempts at distancing herself from the special season is futile... morePreviously published as Christmas Magic at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah HopeDetermined to put as much distance between herself and her sister’s so-called ‘perfect’ Christmas, Gabby volunteers at Elsie’s bakery in the idyllic Penworth Bay.Despite running from Christmas, Gabby discovers the festive season is in full swing in both the bay and the bakery and she soon realises that any attempts at distancing herself from the special season is futile.When Brooke and Evie invite her to visit Nick’s Christmas Tree Farm to choose the bakery’s tree, Gabby wonders whether it’s time she immersed herself in the magic of her childhood Christmases and joins them. But after meeting the owner, Nick, will a Christmas tree be all she’ll be returning to the bakery with?As their love for one another grows, will Nick’s enthusiasm for all things festive remind her of happy memories or be the catalyst in pushing her away?Follow Gabby’s story for a Christmas filled with magic, happiness and love and join in the festivities at the bakery with Elsie and the rest of the bakery family… less

Previously published as Hopes & Dreams at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope.Looking for an escape and a distraction from her recent breakup, Heather Upton arrives in idyllic Penworth Bay and is immediately drawn into the heart of Elsie’s Cornish Bay Bakery. With the cobbles beneath her feet and the sea breeze in her hair, she learns to put the past behind her and focus on the future... morePreviously published as Hopes & Dreams at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope.Looking for an escape and a distraction from her recent breakup, Heather Upton arrives in idyllic Penworth Bay and is immediately drawn into the heart of Elsie’s Cornish Bay Bakery. With the cobbles beneath her feet and the sea breeze in her hair, she learns to put the past behind her and focus on the future.When a chance encounter leads to a friendship with kind-hearted conservationist Gus and they get to know each other, Heather begins to question whether there’s a possibility of anything more. As their relationship deepens, will a chance discovery and a reminder of the past jeopardise the love they find for each other? Can Heather and Gus’s newfound romance withstand the interference from her ex? Or will past feelings return?Return to Penworth Bay and be welcomed with open arms back into Elsie’s bakery family, the close-knit community of the bay, and catch up with old friends. Follow Heather as she experiences the highs and lows of moving on… less

Previously published as A Special Delviery at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope.Arriving in the stunning Penworth Bay amid a crisis, Roxie is the perfect person to help and she is quickly welcomed into Elsie’s bakery family.When her ex’s brother, Mitch, makes a surprise visit to the bay, Roxie isn’t sure what to think and as time goes on, she’s certain he’s not only here to return her belongings... morePreviously published as A Special Delviery at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope.Arriving in the stunning Penworth Bay amid a crisis, Roxie is the perfect person to help and she is quickly welcomed into Elsie’s bakery family.When her ex’s brother, Mitch, makes a surprise visit to the bay, Roxie isn’t sure what to think and as time goes on, she’s certain he’s not only here to return her belongings.As she throws herself into the excitement of wedding planning at the bakery, she and Mitch grow closer.After an unwelcome reminder from the past, will previous actions pull them apart or help bring them closer?Stuffed full of fun, friendship and romance, follow Roxie’s journey to the idyllic corner of Cornwall which is Penworth Bay and bask in the love of Elsie’s bakery family… less

Previously published as Summer Love at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope. With her new business failing, Carmen is forced to cancel a girlie holiday abroad. Instead she decides to take a chance and head to The Bayside Bakery in Penworth Bay to volunteer. With the sun shining and the bay bustling with cheerful tourists, Carmen is welcomed into Elsie’s bakery family and is soon grateful for her last-minute change of holiday plans... morePreviously published as Summer Love at the Cornish Bakery by Sarah Hope. With her new business failing, Carmen is forced to cancel a girlie holiday abroad. Instead she decides to take a chance and head to The Bayside Bakery in Penworth Bay to volunteer. With the sun shining and the bay bustling with cheerful tourists, Carmen is welcomed into Elsie’s bakery family and is soon grateful for her last-minute change of holiday plans.But when a chance encounter with the man who once broke her heart, Rob, threatens to bring her beach escape to an abrupt end, can Carmen come to terms with their shared past, and will she understand his reasons for his disappearing act four years ago?As she begins to realise they may have a second chance at love, will an unfortunate discovery back home and the reappearance of someone once dear to Rob, dampen their rekindled romance? Packed full of friendship, love and second chances, return to Penworth Bay and Elsie’s bakery family and follow Carmen on her journey of self-discovery… less