The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice

Name: The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

Donna Kauffman · Kate Angell · Allyson Charles

Aug 2019 · Moonbright, Maine Book 2 · Kensington Books

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Every autumn, Moonbright, Maine, is the picture of charm with its piles of crisp leaves, flickering jack-o’-lanterns ... and a touch of the sweetest kind of enchantment.

Witches, goblins, the occasional ghost—they’re all sure to be spotted at the annual Halloween parade, where adults and children alike dress in costume to celebrate Moonbright’s favorite holiday. And no place has more seasonal spirit than Bellaluna’s Bakeshop, a family business steeped in traditional recipes, welcoming warmth—and, legend has it, truly spellbinding, heart-melting treats ...

Between good-natured Halloween tricks, frothy pumpkin lattes, and some very special baked goods, for three Moonbright residents looking for love—whether they know it or not—the spookiest thing will be how magical romance can suddenly be ...

PRAISE FOR THE COTTAGE ON PUMPKIN AND VINE

“This wonderful, well-written collection calls to mind brisk autumn nights cuddled with a loved one.”
—Publishers Weekly

“This diverse trio of stories bring three couples to love with a charming, slightly sexy Halloween flair ... Sassy, funny, and dusted with magic.”
—Library Journal

“Delightful and spicy. . . . With humor and a little mysticism thrown in, each story winds its way to a happy ever after. Every pairing comes to fruition in a unique way.”
—RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars

Includes cookie recipes!

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5.0

7 reviews

Sue Galuska

August 27, 2019

This book contains 3 different books. Sweet Magic by Donna Kauffman Abriana "Bree" Bellaluna O'Neill comes from a long line of Bellaluna woman who have a certain magical way about them through the family bakery Bellaluna's Bakeshop in Moonbright, Maine. Since Bree's parents spend most of their time on the road traveling now, she tends to spend all of her time with her grandma Sofia. Now that Bree is closing in on thirty, she longs to find her own magic and thus is trying to make the perfect Italian cookie. One day when a tall, dark haired, Greek God walks into the shop Bree is captivated. She offers him an Italian cookie and the magic begins. It seems Caleb Dimitriou is in town to run his uncle's restaurant while George Castellanos is out of town with his wife on a long vacation. It also seems that Caleb is instantly drawn to Bree. Neither of these two can explain the strong connection they feel towards each other but they both feel like they need to be with other. As Caleb starts to realize that there is something wrong going on with his uncle's restaurant, Bree is around to offer help and the two grow very close. When certain secrets come to life, Bree and Caleb must work together to figure out a solution. It will take the help of family and a little magic for Bree and Caleb to find their happy ending but in the end they get their perfect story! Love Spells Disaster by Allyson Charles Sweet on You by Kate Angell

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Eileen Aberman-Wells

August 27, 2019

Pumpkin Spice, apples, and all things autumn is all I can think about after reading The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice by Donna Kauffman, Kate Angell, and Allyson Charles. I totally loved these three stories occurring in Moonbright, Maine. Kauffman and Angell have a tradition of creating towns I would love to live in; Charles was a new author to me. Bellaluna’s Bakeshop is a family owned business based on traditional recipes. It is a warm and welcoming place where legend has it that its treats offer heart-melting, spellbinding love, matching soul mates. In this anthology we have three couples who meet through sharing treats from Bellaluna finding a fated and everlasting love, a love that was not expected. These amazing stories by three talented story tellers were emotional, tender, sweet, and heartwarming tales not to be missed. Each story provided sexy banter, a little steam, confusion, conflict and enduring characters that were given a chance at having a solid, loving future together but also a wonderful community of support. I highly recommend The Bakeshop at Pumpkin and Spice to other readers. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book.

Jill Donovan

September 11, 2019

This is a review for Sweet magic part of this anthology. Stories about cooking/baking are some of my favorites and I knew I was in for a treat with this novella by Donna Kauffman. I instantly fell in love with Moonbright and Bellaluna's Bakeshop. Family traditions or histories can be so powerful and influence our actions and both Bree and Caleb felt the pull to do the right by their families. This story reminds you that you should listen to your heart and follow the magic to your happily ever after, even if there are obstacles in your way. Full of humor, touching moments and a little heat, it's a quick read to start your fall season. Usually holiday books are my favorite, but this story has led to a new love of fall themed stories.

About the author

USA Today bestselling author of the Blue Hollow Falls series, DONNA KAUFFMAN has been gratified to see her books get rave reviews in venues ranging from Kirkus Reviews and Library Journal to Entertainment Weekly and Cosmopolitan. She lives in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in western Virginia, where she is presently applying her crafty DIY skills to decorating her new mountainside abode. When she isn’t busy trying to keep the bears from hanging out in her flower and vegetable garden all day and night, she loves to hear from readers! You can contact her through her website at www.donnakauffman.com.

National bestselling author Kate Angell lives in Naples, Florida. She's an animal lover, avid reader, and sports fan. As a respected literary agent with her finger on the pulse of the romance market, bookstores are her second home. She takes coffee breaks at Starbucks. Her philosophy: Out of chaos comes calmness. Enjoy the peace and please visit her on Facebook or at KateAngell.com.

Allyson Charles is the author of humorous, small-town contemporary romance, including the Forever series and the Pineville Romance series. Born in California, Allyson now happily resides in Colorado in order to avoid the outrageous gas prices and the soul-sucking traffic of the Golden State (although it really does have the best weather). She worked as an attorney for over a decade before deciding that writing about menÆs briefs was a lot more fun than writing legal ones. To find out what sheÆs up to next, visit her website at www.allysoncharles.com.

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