The Island Bakeshop

By Roseanna M. White and Guideposts

Book Overview

Return to the Outer Banks in this heartwarming dual-timeline story of hope, courage, and the grace to begin anew.

Filled with faith and second chances, The Island Bakeshop is a clean contemporary romance that will keep you turning pages late into the night.

After her father suffers a heart attack, Harper Dailey leaves behind her thriving career at an upscale Savannah bakery to help save her family's beloved Sunshine Bakery in Avon, North Carolina. As she tries to rebuild her life, her past comes crashing back--her ex-boyfriend who arrives with shocking news: he now owns the bakery building and may refuse to renew their lease.

For Beckett Mills, Avon is a quiet refuge after his eight years of active service in the Navy. Focused on running his fishing charter business and keeping others at a distance, Beckett never expects to get involved in anyone else's problems--until the fateful day he enters Sunshine Bakery and sees a beautiful Harper being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Breaking his promise to himself, he steps in to save the day.

Neither Harper nor Beckett is looking for love, but as the pasts they are running from collide and their paths continue to cross, they begin to wonder if God brought them together for a reason. Can Beckett let go of the troubles that haunt him and welcome Harper into his life? Will Harper realize she can face any challenge with God--and maybe Beckett--by her side?

This book is perfect for readers who love

Clean and inspirational romance
Faith-filled contemporary fiction
Small-town beach settings
Second-chance love stories
The Island Bookshop by Roseanna M. White
Authors such as Denise Hunter and Courtney Walsh

Escape to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks and immerse yourself in another exciting and inspiring tale from Roseanna M. White.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1965859623
• ISBN13: 9781965859629
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Guideposts
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

enjoyed my return to Hatteras

I really enjoyed my return visit to Hatteras Island, NC. The dual timeline between present time and 1846 worked well to tie in the Dailey family, the Salter family and O'Keefe/Mills family. I didn't love the love triangle in 1846 but loved getting to know Sophia, Alex, and Ras in that timeline. Sophia's journal was wonderful - to see her write the words down in 1846 and to see Harper read them in present time was neat. Harper was fun, bubbly, and full of sunshine despite her trauma. The cocoon of love and protection that her family weaved around her was quite special. Beck was mysterious and broody with a shadowed past but his tender heart, fierce loyalty, and incredible thoughtfulness broke through his stoic facade each time he interacted with Harper. Beck had tons of baggage to deal with, which he did admirably with faith and compassion. Being in Sunshine Bakery made me constantly hungry! I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Guideposts via NetGalley and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are my own.