Looking for a small-town romance that feels like a warm hug and a cozy escape all in one? This heartwarming story of love, friendship, and second chances just might be your next favorite read.
Happy Ever After at the Second Chances Sweet Shop Series: Sweet Shop #8
Genres: Womens Fiction

After difficult times, Holly is finally adjusting to her new normal. Her daughter Hope is happy, she’s created a beautiful home, and an unexpected offer may mean fantastic opportunities for her sweet shop, Just One More.

But her sense of calm is shattered when best friend Giles drops a bombshell – a proposal to Sienna, a woman Holly barely knows and who isn’t right for Giles at all.

For Giles’s sake, she tries to make peace with Sienna, throwing herself into wedding planning. But as everyone else cheers on the ‘happy’ couple, Holly’s left questioning whether her doubts are about them – or about something in her own heart…

Return to the cosy world of the Cotswolds in this heartwarming story of love, friendship and second chances – perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Jessica Redland.

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I haven’t read the earlier books in the series, but this one completely swept me off my feet! It’s everything I love in a cozy romance—heartfelt, charming, and full of small-town warmth that makes you want to curl up with a cup of tea and read in one sitting.

Holly is a beautifully written character—resilient, relatable, and so easy to root for. Life seems to be falling into place: her daughter Hope is thriving, her sweet shop is gaining momentum, and things feel… settled. That is, until her best friend Giles announces he’s engaged to someone Holly barely knows—and doesn’t quite trust. As Holly tries to support him, plan the wedding, and ignore her growing doubts, she starts to realize that maybe she’s been overlooking what her own heart has been trying to tell her.

Even without reading the previous books, I had no trouble connecting with the characters or the story. Yes, it has those comforting, predictable beats—but that’s exactly what makes it such a delight. It’s like stepping into a warm hug of a story, filled with love, growth, and the magic of realizing your heart’s true desire. A five-star comfort read I absolutely adored!

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