THE COTTAGE ON THE CORNER is the first book that I have
read by Shirlee McCoy. I understand that this is the second
book in the Apple Valley series. While this is true, I
could read it as a stand- alone story. I was intrigued by
the stories of the supplementary characters, but I didn't
feel like I had missed out by not reading the previous book
in the series. This is a good thing, because so many series
have to be read in order or it's a big muddled mess.
Charlotte Garrison is a baker who is on a tight budget and
bakes and sells goodies out of her own home. She is
scrimping and saving for a bakery downtown. It is her
biggest dream. She absolutely has no time for romance. This
cookie has been burned once and has no desire to be again.
Deputy Max Stanford has just received a precious gift. His
ex-girlfriend has dropped by and left a little confection
behind. She is named Zu-Zu and may or may not be his
daughter. He has no idea how to be a parent, even for a
short while.
Charlotte and Max develop a friendship with the little girl
Zu-Zu as the common ingredient. Both care about her and
start to wonder if maybe their plans for their very
separate lives are really enough.
Ms. McCoy has found the recipe for a delicious romance in
THE COTTAGE ON THE CORNER. It is sweet in every way and I
was delighted to escape into the town of Apple Valley,
Washington. I would definitely like to visit there again.
And I would like the recipe for the magical chocolate
cupcakes...just sayin.
In Apple Valley, Washington, true friends are never far,
neighbors can help heal the loneliest hearts--and longed-for
dreams can unexpectedly become real . . .
Charlotte Garrison's second chance is falling into place
just like she's carefully planned. A few more sales of her
heavenly sweets and she'll be able to turn the empty shop on
Main Street into her own bakery--a plan much more sensible
than ever again risking her heart. But when a rambunctious
three-year-old girl lands on town deputy Max Stanford's
doorstep, Charlotte finds helping the good-looking deputy
care for her is sparking the most impossible dreams . . .
Max has never been much for settling down. But while he
finds out if little Zuzu is really his daughter, Charlotte's
warmth and caring makes him want to prove he's worthy of her
trust. And as they struggle to come to terms with their
pasts, Max will do whatever it takes to show Charlotte home
is where dreams come true--and he and Zuzu are all the love
and home she'll ever need.
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