The Island Bakeshop

By: Roseanna M. White, Guideposts

Published by Guideposts, 2026-05-19

<p>Come back to the sun-drenched shores of the Outer Banks and immerse yourself in another exciting and inspiring tale from Roseanna M. White. This dual-timeline, clean romance will have you reading late into the night to find out what happens next.</p> <p>In this uplifting story of hope and renewal, you'll meet Harper Dailey, who returns to Avon, North Carolina, so she can help run the family business, Sunshine Bakery, after her father's heart attack. Suddenly, her thriving career at an upscale Savannah bakery is behind her, as is her rocky relationship with her ex-boyfriend--that is, until he shows up in Avon, letting her know he now owns the building the shop is in, and he may not renew the lease.</p> <p>For Beckett Mills, Avon is a quiet refuge after his eight years of active service in the Navy. He works as hard at keeping folks at arm's length as he does at running his fishing charter business. His plan for distancing himself from others works well until the fateful day he enters the bakery and sees a beautiful Harper being harassed by her ex-boyfriend. Suddenly, he casts his fears aside and steps in to save the day.</p> <p>Harper and Beckett have no intentions of beginning a romance, but when the pasts they are running from collide, they know it's not just a coincidence that they have ended up here at the same time. God has placed them together for a reason. Can Beckett let go of the worries that haunt him and welcome Harper into his life? Will Harper realize she can face any challenge with God--and just maybe Beckett--by her side? Don't miss this faith-filled story of hope, courage, and the grace to begin anew.</p> <p><b>A must-read for fans of:</b></p> <ul> <li>Inspirational, clean romance</li> <li>Small-town Christian fiction</li> <li>Contemporary fiction with faith and heart</li> <li>Second-chance love stories</li> <li>The Island Bookshop by Roseanna M. White</li> <li>Authors like Denise Hunter and Courtney Walsh</li> </ul>