The Bookshop On The Corner by Rebecca Raisin

The Bookshop On The Corner (The Gingerbread Cafe)

by Rebecca Raisin

Who said that only real heroes could be found in fiction?

Sarah Smith had an addiction – she was addicted to romance novels. The meet-cute, the passion, the drama and the gorgeous men! Now this wouldn’t have been such an issue if she hadn’t been the owner of the only bookshop in Ashford, Connecticut.

Ever since her close friend Lil, from The Gingerbread Café, had become engaged she had been yearning for a little love to turn up in her life. Except Sarah knew a good man was hard to find – especially in a tiny town like Ashford. That was until New York journalist, Ridge Warner stepped into her bookshop…

Love could be just around the corner for Sarah, but will she be able to truly believe that happy-ever-after can happen in real-life too!

Shortlisted for the Festival of Romantic Fiction Best Short Romance Award

From the brilliant author of The Gingerbread Café trilogy don't miss this linked novella to get a sneak-peek at how Damon and Lil are getting on before the next book in the series Christmas Wedding at the Gingerbread Café out now!

Also by Rebecca Raisin:
The Gingerbread Café trilogy:
Christmas at the Gingerbread Cafe
Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Cafe
Christmas Wedding at the Gingerbread Café

Secrets at Maple Syrup Farm

The Little Paris Collection
The Little Bookshop on the Seine
The Little Antique Shop Under the Eiffel Tower
The Little Perfume Shop off the Champs-Elysées

Praise for Rebecca Raisin

'How I wish this magical little bookshop was around the corner from my house! Brimming with heart, hope, and wisdom, THE BOOKSHOP ON THE CORNER is a wonderful novel about love, life, friendship, romance, books galore, and finding that happy ending.' –Mia March, author of THE MERYL STREEP MOVIE CLUB and FINDING COLIN FIRTH

This story couldn't be anymore perfect if it tried. I am in love with Rebecca's characters, the heart-warming connection between them all and the intertwined lives within the tiny town of Ashford. Rebecca, a huge well done to you! The Bookshop On The Corner was remarkable.’ – Becca’s Books (5 cupcakes)

'A delightful little story about love and taking chances' – cayocosta72 on The Bookshop on the Corner

'Wow – loved it, loved it, loved it! … I don't know what I'm going to do whilst waiting for the next book – Christmas is so far away!!' – Crooks on Books on Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Cafe

Reviewed by Emma (SCR) on

4 of 5 stars

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This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews As soon as I finished Chocolate Dreams At the Gingerbread Cafe I couldn't wait to read The Bookshop on the Corner.

This book is all about Sarah Smith. I loved Sarah. She's a quiet, timid girl who loved her books. Sarah loves nothing more than snuggling up in the reading room of her shop with a good read. I think I would LOVE Sarah's shop. With the books stacked haphazardly all over the place a cozy fireplace oh and did I mention the books....

With Lily and Damon being so sickly sweet in love Sarah is feeling a bit down. She wants a man like the ones in her books. The men in her books never let her down. Then along comes Ridge. He looks exactly like a carbon copy of her book boyfriends. the big problem....he is some big city New York journalist. Sarah thinks big city boys can't be trusted. He wants to write a story on the shops in Ashford. He visited for the Chocolate Festival and he fell in love...

I really loved Missy and would absolutely love for Rebecca to write a book about her. She's an excellent friend to Sarah. She really helped her to see that she needs to put her self out there a little. Hiding away in the bookshop she might not have her heart broken but she also won't experience real love.

I loved the story about the old couple who donated the books for the reading room. It was so sweet I had to swallow the tears.

I really enjoyed this story and would love to keep hearing about Sarah and her books as well as the rest of the Ashford gang.

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