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The Cottage Café
She’s 70 years old and about to experience the best autumn of her life…
Monica, who just celebrated her 70th birthday is spending the fall with her daughter’s family off the coast of Maine.
Since her husband died 10 years ago, she’s given up all hope of a new happily ever after and tells herself she’s content just being grandma to two beautiful boys.
The thing is Monica’s always had a secret passion for baking and business. A passion she never got to pursue as a wife and mother. So when she sees a job opening in the local cottage cafe, she jumps at the chance. Impressed by her pastry skills, the owner offers Monica a chance to shine in the kitchen.
Over the moon with this new lease of life, Monica’s happiness is short-lived when she finds out that hotel developers are threatening to buy out the local cafe.
Then, when Monica finds a notebook left behind in the cafe one evening, she discovers inside it the story of Benjamin, a once-famous local sculptor who is grieving his late wife. The cottage cafe was her favorite place to be too. As Monica delves into the history of the town, she realizes just how pivotal the cafe has been to the people who live here through the years.
Intrigued, Monica sets out to make friends with the reclusive and crotchety Benjamin, who just so happens to be the only man who can save the cafe from its fate.
A reminder of the importance of friendship, love, neighbors, and reaching out to those around you. Spend a hopefull fall with Monica and Benjamin as they embark on an unlikely romance and band together to save the beloved local cafe from going under.
This is Book 5 of 6 in the Falling for Maine series. Scroll up and grab your copy today!
Monica, who just celebrated her 70th birthday is spending the fall with her daughter’s family off the coast of Maine.
Since her husband died 10 years ago, she’s given up all hope of a new happily ever after and tells herself she’s content just being grandma to two beautiful boys.
The thing is Monica’s always had a secret passion for baking and business. A passion she never got to pursue as a wife and mother. So when she sees a job opening in the local cottage cafe, she jumps at the chance. Impressed by her pastry skills, the owner offers Monica a chance to shine in the kitchen.
Over the moon with this new lease of life, Monica’s happiness is short-lived when she finds out that hotel developers are threatening to buy out the local cafe.
Then, when Monica finds a notebook left behind in the cafe one evening, she discovers inside it the story of Benjamin, a once-famous local sculptor who is grieving his late wife. The cottage cafe was her favorite place to be too. As Monica delves into the history of the town, she realizes just how pivotal the cafe has been to the people who live here through the years.
Intrigued, Monica sets out to make friends with the reclusive and crotchety Benjamin, who just so happens to be the only man who can save the cafe from its fate.
A reminder of the importance of friendship, love, neighbors, and reaching out to those around you. Spend a hopefull fall with Monica and Benjamin as they embark on an unlikely romance and band together to save the beloved local cafe from going under.
This is Book 5 of 6 in the Falling for Maine series. Scroll up and grab your copy today!
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Published October 29, 2024
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January 1, 2025
3.5 ⭐️
Some JUICY drama in this one
Help, I can’t stop reading clean and wholesome novellas
This one needs sex though, come on, I want to see Ben’s moves
Some JUICY drama in this one
Help, I can’t stop reading clean and wholesome novellas
This one needs sex though, come on, I want to see Ben’s moves
October 31, 2024
This contemporary sweet clean starting over, second chance romance in this Christian inspirational women's fiction is page-turning with exceptional world-building in Maine with magnificent sunrise/sunsets that are vibrantly painted across the sky, and characters that are witty, independent, captivating, and realistic. Their journey is enthralling with the cottage cafe, friendship, love, an easy summer, beach town, mystery, later in life, drama heartfelt emotions that will have readers needing Kleenex/Puffs to wipe the tears that are threatening to spill down their cheeks, secrets, suspense, Monica sets out to make friends with the reclusive and crotchety Benjamin, who just so happens to be the only man who can save the cafe from its fate, an unlikely romance that will save the beloved cafe from going under, action, adventure, and more. I recommend reading this book by an extraordinary author who knows how to captivate her readers' hearts and attention with the cottage cafe and a second chance romance that is sure to transport readers into a world that is sweet and unforgettable.
She’s 70 years old and about to experience the best autumn of her life…
Monica, who just celebrated her 70th birthday is spending the fall with her daughter’s family off the coast of Maine.
Since her husband died 10 years ago, she’s given up all hope of a new happily ever after and tells herself she’s content just being grandma to two beautiful boys.
The thing is Monica’s always had a secret passion for baking and business. A passion she never got to pursue as a wife and mother. So when she sees a job opening in the local cottage cafe, she jumps at the chance. Impressed by her pastry skills, the owner offers Monica a chance to shine in the kitchen.
Over the moon with this new lease of life, Monica’s happiness is short-lived when she finds out that hotel developers are threatening to buy out the local cafe.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
She’s 70 years old and about to experience the best autumn of her life…
Monica, who just celebrated her 70th birthday is spending the fall with her daughter’s family off the coast of Maine.
Since her husband died 10 years ago, she’s given up all hope of a new happily ever after and tells herself she’s content just being grandma to two beautiful boys.
The thing is Monica’s always had a secret passion for baking and business. A passion she never got to pursue as a wife and mother. So when she sees a job opening in the local cottage cafe, she jumps at the chance. Impressed by her pastry skills, the owner offers Monica a chance to shine in the kitchen.
Over the moon with this new lease of life, Monica’s happiness is short-lived when she finds out that hotel developers are threatening to buy out the local cafe.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2024
If It’s Not Broke, How Do You Fix It?
As the suspense builds so do the questions. Does Benjamin really own the land where Donnie’s restaurant sits? If so, why doesn’t he know that?
Lydia learns the mayor’s decision. Now where does that leave Lydia? Was Steven Sinclair, the mayor’s son, up to his eyeballs in the mayor’s decision? I must say I feel kind of sorry for Steven. He has no idea who he’s up against. LOL, he now has Monica hot on his trail. I’m guessing his shady ways will come to light.
And remember those New York City high rollers? What is their scheming really about? Do they want more than the land where Donnie’s restaurant sits? Can they get the City Council to go along with them? I have to wonder what role Steven will play? And is his mother, the mayor, fooling everyone? How will all the corruption going on in Caloosaport come to light… or will it?
I must wonder just why the lawyer working on the land trust refused to tell Ben anything since Ben actually was the legal owner. When Ben and Monica showed up at the law office the first time, he was told it was a private matter that only could be told to the land owner. This second visit was very different from the first one.
Just what tricks does Andrea have up her sleeve? Do those city slickers have any idea who they are up against?
Can Monica and Benjamin move on from friendship to see how they fill each other’s needs? Can romance be lingering close by?
Ouch…. What on earth happened between Donnie and Andy?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
As the suspense builds so do the questions. Does Benjamin really own the land where Donnie’s restaurant sits? If so, why doesn’t he know that?
Lydia learns the mayor’s decision. Now where does that leave Lydia? Was Steven Sinclair, the mayor’s son, up to his eyeballs in the mayor’s decision? I must say I feel kind of sorry for Steven. He has no idea who he’s up against. LOL, he now has Monica hot on his trail. I’m guessing his shady ways will come to light.
And remember those New York City high rollers? What is their scheming really about? Do they want more than the land where Donnie’s restaurant sits? Can they get the City Council to go along with them? I have to wonder what role Steven will play? And is his mother, the mayor, fooling everyone? How will all the corruption going on in Caloosaport come to light… or will it?
I must wonder just why the lawyer working on the land trust refused to tell Ben anything since Ben actually was the legal owner. When Ben and Monica showed up at the law office the first time, he was told it was a private matter that only could be told to the land owner. This second visit was very different from the first one.
Just what tricks does Andrea have up her sleeve? Do those city slickers have any idea who they are up against?
Can Monica and Benjamin move on from friendship to see how they fill each other’s needs? Can romance be lingering close by?
Ouch…. What on earth happened between Donnie and Andy?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 11, 2024
Benjamin asks Monica to go with him to the attorneys and she agrees. It is nice that they have an afternoon to just drive and then meet to find out more details.
On the drive home Benjamin asks if Monica would like to see the town that he grew up in. Surprisingly it is very much like the small town that they are trying to save. In the meantime her daughter is going through some things and Monica feels responsible. Her daughter decides to work at the restaurant too and then figure out what is going on and maybe starting her own business.
Benjamin and Monica spend a lovely time in his old stomping grounds and even meets up with one of his old friends. As all this is happening Monica realizes that she is really starting to have feelings for Benjamin and at 70 wonders if this is something that should be happening. It should you are just never to old to fall in love and find your soulmate thus spending the rest of your life with someone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
On the drive home Benjamin asks if Monica would like to see the town that he grew up in. Surprisingly it is very much like the small town that they are trying to save. In the meantime her daughter is going through some things and Monica feels responsible. Her daughter decides to work at the restaurant too and then figure out what is going on and maybe starting her own business.
Benjamin and Monica spend a lovely time in his old stomping grounds and even meets up with one of his old friends. As all this is happening Monica realizes that she is really starting to have feelings for Benjamin and at 70 wonders if this is something that should be happening. It should you are just never to old to fall in love and find your soulmate thus spending the rest of your life with someone.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 27, 2024
This series is getting better and better! Monica and Benjamin are attracted to each other but since they are 70 year olds they are very tentative about more than friendship. Monica’s daughter has some difficult decisions to make. How is Donnie going to handle what he has learned? Is the mayor as innocent as some townspeople think?? Still more questions that need answers. Hurry up last book to answer my questions and provide closure!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 27, 2024
What will the board decide and will it be on the side of the citizens or the side of deep pocket and slimy developers? Will the lawyers of the trust do their part and intervene so that the town does not lose its precious town to developers? If things go well and the board does the right, moral, and ethical decision, what will Benjamin do about his land? I am on pins and needles praying for this town and it's people. I hope they stick it to Steohen and his slimy partners.
October 27, 2024
The Cottage Cafe, Book Five, finds Benjamin searching to determine if he truly owns the property where the cafe stands as he and Monica wait for the City Council to come to a conclusion. Monica accompanies him as part of his journey for understanding about the property and Emma's attachment to it. Lydia receives the mayor's decision. The book ends in a cliffhanger.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2024
Finally we are starting to understand the truth as to who owns the land the cafe is on. Why it was kept hidden we might never know but we are starting to get some answers that have been with us since book 1. We still need to learn the truth regarding Steven and the council but the next book promises to be very explosive and I am so glad I am along for the ride. Can’t wait for the next book.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an arc copy via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
October 31, 2024
The Cottage Cafe (Book 5) is book #5 in the Falling for Maine series by Sage Parker.
We learn more after the bombshell ending about the landowner at then of Book 4. Lydia has decisions to make about her future. And Monica explores her feelings for Ben. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one.
I received a free copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
We learn more after the bombshell ending about the landowner at then of Book 4. Lydia has decisions to make about her future. And Monica explores her feelings for Ben. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the next one.
I received a free copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
November 2, 2024
It's Book 5 of the Cottage Café and things are getting tense! Lydia's job resolution comes to be. Lydia and Monica grow closer. Monica realizes she feels more for Ben than friendship but is not sure where he stands. The city pulls together before the council to plead their case, and we finally learn the connection to Emma, Ben, and the land. I can't wait to read book 6!!.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 10, 2024
Entertaining mystery relationships listening 🎶🔰
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book five of six.
Monica and Benjamin go to see 👀 the trust lawyer. They learn that Benjamin is the owner. They visit a woman 🚺 who was Benjamin's mothers friend. Continued in book six.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic family and friends relationships mystery adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😤
This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book five of six.
Monica and Benjamin go to see 👀 the trust lawyer. They learn that Benjamin is the owner. They visit a woman 🚺 who was Benjamin's mothers friend. Continued in book six.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic family and friends relationships mystery adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024 👒😤
October 26, 2024
I love this series so much and usually read each book in one sitting. I can’t wait for the next book as the suspense is killing me. The author did an amazing job with the characters, I’m really enjoying learning more about them with each book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2024
Each book in this series has been amazing! Sage Parker is so good at building the suspense in each of the books. I start reading and before I know it, I am on the last page. I like each and every character in this story and hope things go they way they want it to! Each book in this ser.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2024
Intriguing revelations.
I love this book and series by Sage Parker with Monica and Ben working together to save their friend's business. Some intriguing revelations make this a book that I could not put down and read from cover to cover in one sitting. I can't wait for the final book in this series.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am voluntarily writing this review.
I love this book and series by Sage Parker with Monica and Ben working together to save their friend's business. Some intriguing revelations make this a book that I could not put down and read from cover to cover in one sitting. I can't wait for the final book in this series.
I read this book as part of an advance reader team and am voluntarily writing this review.
November 2, 2024
Questions linger about the land Donnie's restaurant is on. There are many people involved and some are up to no good. Monica and Benjamin are dancing around their attraction to each other. I can't wait to read the final book and all the secrets come to light.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 4, 2024
a town facing corporate domination uncoverd surprising connections between the people of the town, and their efforts to build lives together
it's unclear if those connections might stifle or save folks, but this seems a battle that won't be without casualties no matter what.
a keeps you holding your breath for the next puzzle pieces small town adventures of hearts and minds.
it's unclear if those connections might stifle or save folks, but this seems a battle that won't be without casualties no matter what.
a keeps you holding your breath for the next puzzle pieces small town adventures of hearts and minds.
November 5, 2024
The public is now aware of the issue. When the owner of the land is announced, even they are surprised. How does the owner not know? Will something develop romantically? Her daughter's job status is decided, and the council has a decision to make. How will they decide and can anyone stop it?.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
January 22, 2025
Book 5..
Lydia & Monica mend their differences.
Benjamin is still struggling & trying to figure out how he owns the land, and why his late wife never told him about it. Will the friendship between Ben & Monica move forward beyond a friendship?
Another cliffhanger, so onto the final installment, Book 6. .
Lydia & Monica mend their differences.
Benjamin is still struggling & trying to figure out how he owns the land, and why his late wife never told him about it. Will the friendship between Ben & Monica move forward beyond a friendship?
Another cliffhanger, so onto the final installment, Book 6. .
October 29, 2024
As Andrea defends the Eminent Domain clause, she reveals that Ben owns the land.
What! How could he own the land and not know it?
Follow this new journey, as it reveals the past of the characters.
I received this ARC and am leaving my honest review.
What! How could he own the land and not know it?
Follow this new journey, as it reveals the past of the characters.
I received this ARC and am leaving my honest review.
October 30, 2024
I've read a lot of books written by Sage Parker; she is one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books.
This is the fifth book in the Falling for Maine Series; the story continues from the previous book and needs to be read in order.
This is the fifth book in the Falling for Maine Series; the story continues from the previous book and needs to be read in order.
November 8, 2024
This series is so good. A couple more secrets are answered for Benjamin and Monica and the rest of the gang. The friendship still looks to be sparking to more. I’m dying to see how this plays out. Truly one of her best series.
November 8, 2024
This installment will keep you on the edge of your seat and as some of the mystery is brought to light, it raises more questions. Can't wait to see how everything wraps up in the next book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2024
The story continues and we have more answers from previous parts.
Relationship grows and getting stronger and sweeter.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Relationship grows and getting stronger and sweeter.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 9, 2024
The story continues with interesting characters and some unexpected reveals. Enjoy the older characters and second chance at life. Can't wait for the conclusion. Good read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 12, 2024
The Cottage Cafe, Book Five in the Falling for Maine series follows Benjamin as he is searching to determine if he truly owns the property where the cafe stands. More drama ensues as the story moves along. There is the typical cliffhanger end again and I am looking forward to the next installment.
November 23, 2024
Monica and Benjamin are determined to find out who owns the land the cafe is in. The developer is awarded the land.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 12, 2025
Good story
Widowed mother visiting family in another town... good characters as she begins new friendships and attempts to untangle a mystery. These books are SHORT and should've been combined for a longer smoother read.
Widowed mother visiting family in another town... good characters as she begins new friendships and attempts to untangle a mystery. These books are SHORT and should've been combined for a longer smoother read.
October 29, 2024
It is not looking great for the town and saving the cafe. But Benjamin receives some surprising news. What will it mean for him and Monica. Ready for the final book to see how this one ends!
October 31, 2024
Now I have more questions than ever. Just when one thing was answered ten more crop up. Will be glad to find out all in the next book. Received a free copy.
November 1, 2024
CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN BOOK 6
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