Cupcakes and Kisses in Micklewick Bay: A heartwarming and inspiring page-turner

Every night, Jasmine Ingilby dreams of delicate sugar flowers and perfectly swirled buttercream. By day, she steals moments between her cleaning shifts to craft stunning cakes from her tiny kitchen, hoping to transform her passion into something more. But as a fiercely independent single mother of two, finding time to grow her fledgling business feels like reaching for the impossible.

Just when her hard work seems about to pay off, Jasmine's carefully balanced world begins to crumble. Her landlord puts a 'For Sale' sign outside her rented home. Then a figure from her past returns to town, reopening old wounds Jasmine thought had long healed and causing trouble at school for her young children.

Then Max Grainger - her childhood best friend - unexpectedly returns to Micklewick Bay after twenty-five years away, and Jasmine is blindsided by the emotions his presence stirs. Now a successful businessman with a son of his own, Max seems determined to solve all her problems. But years of self-reliance have built walls around Jasmine's heart that even the sweetest gestures struggle to break through.

Will Jasmine's fear of getting burned again stop her from accepting help when she needs it most? Or will the loyal support of her friends help her discover the perfect recipe for love?

A heartwarming, emotional read about second chances, friendship, and finding the courage to believe in yourself, perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan, and Phillipa Ashley.

What readers have to say about the Micklewick Bay series:

'I will admit that I read this book twice simply because I loved it so much the first time and it gave me just as much joy the second time... a magical romantic gem that gave me all the feels.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A whimsical little bookstore by the sea... filled me with the charm and warmth like I was sitting by a warm fire watching a Hallmark Christmas movie' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A story based around Christmas and a village bookshop. What is there not to like? I loved this novel and read it until the early hours. Couldn't put it down.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A warm, cozy Christmas read... Prepare to fall in love with Florrie and Ed as your transported to the dreamy work of Micklewick Bay!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Oh this book was SO incredibly wonderful!!! Such a sweet sweet story... I couldn't put it down. The perfect read.' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This really was a beautifully told story... the ending really was everything I wanted it to be - full of warmth, romantic, so very uplifting, and really brought a tear to my eye' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The author has the power to with words make scenarios come true in the reader's mind such is her skilled writing... Lovely and sweet reading!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A genuine sense of warmth, friendship and community oozed from the pages... I loved this absolute treat of a book' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Spending time with Florrie Appleton and Ed Harte... will truly give you a happy heart!... a wonderful Christmas holiday read!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'This is such a beautiful story that will give you all the fuzzy feelings and a bit of the holiday spirit!' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Cheery, festive and fun! Such a lovely read that had me smiling from the first page to the last' Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐