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The first book in a heartwarming beach romance series set in the idyllic Penworth Bay, where the sea breeze carries the scent of new beginnings and second chances...

When Daisy Green answers Elsie’s advert to volunteer at her beachside bakery, she’s in need of a break. A break from her job, a break from her flatmate, a break from her bridezilla of a sister, Anne, and the chance to put as much distance between her and her cheating ex as possible.

Turning up in Penworth Bay, Daisy is quickly welcomed into the close-knit community and with the sun shining she’s looking forward to being able to leave the drama of everyday life behind her.

When Elsie calls upon her to help Ollie in his quest to finalise his sister’s wedding plans, Daisy reluctantly agrees.

Between choosing food for the wedding breakfast, deciding between roses and lilies and checking in on guests, a spark begins to grow between them. Or so Daisy hopes.

Just as she dares to believe in true love, her ex turns up and flips her world upside down.

Is Daisy brave enough to make a decision which will change her life forever? Will one fateful night lead to a rekindled romance or tragedy?

Packed full of sunshine, romance and friendship escape to Sunshine at the Cornish Bakery and travel to Cornwall to charming Penworth Bay...

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

In between jobs, homes and having given up on romance, can a chance meeting change Freya’s mind about true love?

When Freya crashes Elsie’s van straight into another car, the last thing on her mind is love. The victim of her mishap, sanctuary owner Chris Williams, doesn’t forgive quickly and expects Freya to make amends.

As they spend more time together and Chris’s Scrooge-like veneer starts to fade, can they help each other heal from past experiences? Or will she push him away?

When Chris’s ex jeopardises the animal sanctuary he cares so much about, will Freya put aside her feelings and find a way to help?

With three little words, Chris makes her question everything she thought she knew about her future. Is she ready to take a chance on love, or will she allow past fears to determine her future?

Crammed full of snow, love, friendship and a sense of belonging, escape to Christmas at the Cornish Bakery and travel to Cornwall to charming Penworth Bay...

(This is a 2nd Edition and has a new cover)

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Running from a painful past, Olivia craves some time for herself and hopes to find some solace at The Cornish Bay Bakery.

When her car breaks down and local mechanic, Scott, comes to rescue her, can this chance meeting begin to show Olivia that there is hope for the future?

Having pushed everyone she loves away since her breakup with her ex, can Scott teach her to love again? Is she ready to immerse herself into the small town community she so needs?

As the New Year festivities begin, can Olivia use this as a new beginning?

Brimming with friendship, small town community and the lure of the ocean, join Olivia as she arrives in Penworth Bay...

(This is a 2nd Edition and has a new cover)

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

After having her confidence knocked, both in her private and professional life, Paige Walters needs a holiday. A holiday where she won’t have time to think. Volunteering at The Cornish Bay Bakery seems to be the perfect solution.

When an emergency services open day sparks her into rethinking her career choices, will a new job be the only thing on her mind or will local firefighter, Owen, catch her eye too?

After a stark reminder of the life she’d hoped to leave behind, can Paige start to believe in herself again? Can she take the steps to build the future she deserves?

Can Owen convince her that she’s worthy of his love? And can residents of Penworth Bay help her see this could be the start of a new life?

With an abundance of friendship, a large smattering of love and enough community spirit to warm your heart, follow Paige on her journey to Penworth Bay...

(Please note: this is a 2nd Edition and has a new cover)

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

When Lauren Burton turns up to The Cornish Bay Bakery there’s more on her mind than surprising her sister. She hopes taking a break by the scenic Cornish 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...

(Please note: this is a 2nd Edition and has a new cover)

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

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...

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Returning to Penworth Bay was always going to be difficult for Carrie Turner, but as soon as she steps inside The Cornish Bay Bakery and is greeted by Elsie, she is soon reminded of the warm and fuzzy feeling of her childhood.

After travelling abroad for years, it was time to face the inevitable. She could no longer avoid clearing out and selling her late mother’s home; the cottage she grew up in.

The close-knit community of her past rallies around to support her, and soon she forgets she’s ever been away and why she’d been so reluctant to return. With the sand between her toes and old friends around her, she falls back in love with the idyllic bay she grew up in.

Carrie is delighted to discover her childhood best friend, Danny, has made the bay his home and when he offers to help her, will memories of growing up together be all they share or will unexpected feelings emerge between them?

Step into the beautiful seaside community of Penworth Bay and, once again, be surrounded by friends and welcomed into Elsie’s Bakery family. Follow Carrie as she revisits her childhood home...

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Running from the altar to Cornwall, the last thing Gemma Moreton wants to think about is weddings.

With The Cornish Bay Bakery in the midst of planning for Daisy and Ollie’s big day, Penworth Bay is practically bursting with wedding fever and Gemma is left wondering if this will be the escape she needs.

When Gemma is introduced to Matt, a relationship is the last thing on her mind.

Will Penworth Bay work its magic and help Gemma’s heart to heal from past hurts? Will she fall for mountain rescue hero, Matt, and finally learn she is worthy of true love?

Just as she is beginning to believe that she may have found her own happy-ever-after, Matt discovers that she left her ex at the altar and their fledgling romance is in jeopardy. Can he learn to trust her with his heart when he’s still recovering from his own heartache?

Return to The Cornish Bay Bakery and, once again, immerse yourself in the warmth of Elsie’s welcome. Feel the sun on your shoulders and the sand at your feet. Listen to the gentle waves from the ocean and celebrate Daisy’s and Ollie’s wedding with them...

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Heidi Bateman is out of options. Her dream job in the Galapogos has ended and she finds herself with no job and nowhere to live.

When Gemma suggests Heidi volunteers at The Cornish Bay Bakery, she jumps at the opportunity to give herself some time to think and space to plan her future.

After a clumsy mishap in the cafe leaves her reeling, she reluctantly lets Liam, Penny’s son, try to make things right.

As the days roll on, Heidi soon begins to feel valued and wanted, both by Elsie’s extended bakery family and by Liam.

After spending her life pushing people away, can Heidi overcome her fear of the unknown?

Can she learn to trust or will her past experiences ruin her chances of being loved and loving others?

Crammed full of friendship, love and a sense of belonging, revisit Penworth Bay and enjoy the sun warming your face and the sand between your toes as Heidi volunteers at Elsie’s bakery...

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

When her late gran’s letter leads her to Penworth Bay, Brooke must unravel past family secrets in order to build her future.

What she learns will not only change her life but that of one particular bay resident too.

Whilst coming to terms with her gran’s secrets, she grapples with feelings towards painter and decorator, Max. But does she have the space in her heart to love him when all she thought she knew about her life is being re-written?

Return to the idyllic Penworth Bay and revisit the charm and quirks of this friendly seaside community. Follow Brooke as she arrives at The Cornish Bay Bakery and is surrounded by friendship, love and second chances…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Running from the 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.

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Escaping 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…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Arriving in beautiful Penworth Bay, career-driven Evie Phillips is under strict instructions to take a break before a promised promotion. As autumn embraces Elsie’s bakery and the small community, Evie begins to relax and enjoy her time volunteering.

With the bakery gripped by the excitement of planning for Elsie and Ian’s wedding, Evie soon wonders if she should even be there – love is one thing she really doesn’t believe in.

But will a chance roadside encounter with Jack Timpson be the catalyst to changing her mind about romance?

As Elsie and Ian’s big day draws closer, Evie begins to question all she believed about love and romance and begins to admit that maybe true love isn’t as unreachable as she once thought.

After making a shock discovery, her work-life is turned upside down and she is forced to make a decision. Will her fledging romance with Jack survive its first bump in the road?

Join Evie as she is embraced by the friendly community of Penworth Bay and breathe in the fresh seaside air. Join in the celebrations of Elsie and Ian’s wedding as friends and family gather and enjoy the Big Day...

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Determined 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…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

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…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

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…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

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 Cornish Bay 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 broke her heart, Rob, threatens to bring her Cornish 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…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

When Tammy arrives at Elsie’s bakery in the heart of the idyllic Penworth Bay, she’s looking forward to having some time to focus on herself and to put as much distance as possible between herself and her ex’s wedding.

While baking with Elsie and Teresa in the kitchen, Tammy is warmed by memories of helping in her gran’s bakery as a teenager and her passion for baking is restored.

As plans are made and preparations for Ian’s big retirement party begin, Tammy meets the new lighthouse keeper, Josh. As their relationship builds from fellow newbies to something more, Tammy finds herself re-evaluating her decision to give up on love.

Just as their fledging relationship goes from strength to strength, a surprise phone call from his ex makes Tammy question the very basis of their feelings towards each other.

Will Josh stand beside Tammy and prove to her that she is worthy of love, or will his actions concrete her believe that she will always be the one-before-the-bride?

Revisit the beautiful Penworth Bay and catch up with old friends as Elsie’s Bakery Family celebrate Ian’s much-deserved retirement…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

Holly Hughes is determined to turn over a new leaf. After a family tragedy, she has spent the last three years avoiding anything and everything to do with Christmas, until this year.

Hundreds of miles away from the memories of Christmases past, Penworth Bay promises to be the perfect place for Holly to rediscover her festive spark and to create some new traditions.

But when her good friend, Joe, unexpectantly turns up at Elsie’s bakery, will his presence threaten to compromise Holly’s good intentions?

As Joe steps in to support her and her initial reservations evaporate, will she begin to look at him in a different light?

Return to Elsie’s bakery and, with the fairy lights twinkling across the bay, join in the festive celebrations and immerse yourself in the magic of Christmas…

Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall

Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room

with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.

In need of a change to your pace of life?

Want to escape the pressures of work?

Then contact Elsie today!

After losing her job cruising around the world, Layla Birch finds herself in idyllic Penworth Bay. What better place to plan her future than by the ocean?

With Diane and Harry’s wedding quickly approaching, excitement is mounting in the bakery and Elsie and her team have never been busier.

After an awkward introduction to Harry’s brother, Graham, can Layla see past his bravado to the kind and caring man he really is?

Just as she begins to see Graham for who he really is, her long-time crush, Eli walks back into her life and she has a tough decision to make.

When wedding plans are thrown into chaos, can Layla and Graham work together to save the wedding?

Will they succeed in saving Diane and Harry’s big day? And will the chaos push them further apart or bring them closer?

Revisit Elsie’s bakery and catch up with old friends whilst joining Layla on her a journey of self-discovery...