The Little Bookshop by the Sea Published by Storm Publishing by Eliza J Scott
Series: Micklewick Bay #1
on May 1, 2024
Genres: Romance, Women's Fiction, Chick-Lit
Pages: 372
Source: Netgalley, Publisher
Format: ARC, eBook
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Also by this author: The Little Bookshop by the Sea
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ISBN: 1805085387
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Welcome to your happy place…
Each morning as bookseller Florrie Appleton cycles along the promenade of her seaside hometown, watching the surfers far out in the bay, breathing in the fresh salty air, she counts herself lucky. She has a small but picture-perfect cottage overlooking the sea, a group of friends she can always rely on, and the job of her dreams at her favourite bookshop. But when tragedy strikes, her little slice of heaven is in danger of being lost forever.
To save the bookshop from closure, Florrie finds herself thrown together with the elderly owner’s handsome grandson, Ed Hartes, who has a habit of making butterflies dance in her stomach. But the only romance Florrie has time for lies within the pages of her favourite novels, and her instincts are telling her to be wary. There’s something Ed’s keeping from her, and she can’t face another heartbreak.
When Florrie stumbles upon a mysterious stash of yellowed letters in the storeroom, it seems Ed isn’t the only one with secrets. The old bookshop is full of stories waiting to be told, and they aren’t only in the pages of the books....
I previously reviewed, The Little Bookshop by the Sea in June of 2022. I really loved this one! I’m reposting my review today, in honor of the rerelease of the delightful novel!
This book… It was just so enjoyable!
Florrie has been working at the Happy Hartes Bookshop for a long time. So long that Mr. H, the owner, feels like family.
When things take a turn, Florrie finds herself in a tailspin of grief and shock. And Mr. H’s grandson, Ed, is in the picture and all kinds of feelings pop up.
This story was a slow-burn, sweet and somewhat-predictable tale of Florrie–who has an amazing story arc throughout this book.
I find myself wishing I could spend some time at Happy Hartes Bookshop in Micklewick Bay.
About Eliza J Scott
Eliza lives in the North Yorkshire countryside with her family. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found with her nose in a book/glued to her kindle or working in her garden, fighting a losing battle against the weeds.
Eliza is inspired by her beautiful surroundings and loves to write heartwarming romance stories with relatable female characters. Her books will always have a happy ending.
Sounds like a not too bad read! Glad you enjoyed it.
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