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Shops on Main #3
The Quietest Shop on Main
He lives for the adrenaline of the high seas while her adventure only happens between the pages of a book...
Can the magic of the holidays help these two find common ground?
Skyla is anything but adventurous. She spends her time taking care of her grandfather and working part-time at the library and her family bookstore. It's a quiet existence, but not a bad one, especially since Skyla spends much of her time dreaming of writing a book about the type of adventures she'll never experience herself.
But when her grandfather receives a difficult diagnosis, Skyla decides it's time to change everything. Life is too short to spend it daydreaming rather than actually living. And who better to help her fulfill her grandfather's dream of deep sea fishing than Dalton Saunders, a kind boat captain who makes Skyla's heart pitter patter when he smiles?
Dalton has never been one to believe in love at first sight, but Skyla Bowen has proved him wrong. Beautiful, but shy and quiet, Dalton has been extra careful in approaching her and is trying to work up the nerve to ask her out when she offers him the chance of a lifetime. Help fulfill her grandfather's dying wish and she'll be in his debt forever.
Knowing he'll never get a better chance, Dalton isn't above using her gratitude, a solitary evening on the moonlit ocean or a sprig of mistletoe if it means bringing Skyla out of her shell and into his arms.
This is going to be a holiday season none of them will ever forget.
For fans of Elana Johnson, Rachel Hanna and Rachael Bloome, this sweet, small town romance is the perfect read for a cool, winter night. Grab your favorite drink and curl up for a sweet read by USA Today Bestselling author, Laura Ann.
For more fun, check out the whole "Shops on Main" series!
Can the magic of the holidays help these two find common ground?
Skyla is anything but adventurous. She spends her time taking care of her grandfather and working part-time at the library and her family bookstore. It's a quiet existence, but not a bad one, especially since Skyla spends much of her time dreaming of writing a book about the type of adventures she'll never experience herself.
But when her grandfather receives a difficult diagnosis, Skyla decides it's time to change everything. Life is too short to spend it daydreaming rather than actually living. And who better to help her fulfill her grandfather's dream of deep sea fishing than Dalton Saunders, a kind boat captain who makes Skyla's heart pitter patter when he smiles?
Dalton has never been one to believe in love at first sight, but Skyla Bowen has proved him wrong. Beautiful, but shy and quiet, Dalton has been extra careful in approaching her and is trying to work up the nerve to ask her out when she offers him the chance of a lifetime. Help fulfill her grandfather's dying wish and she'll be in his debt forever.
Knowing he'll never get a better chance, Dalton isn't above using her gratitude, a solitary evening on the moonlit ocean or a sprig of mistletoe if it means bringing Skyla out of her shell and into his arms.
This is going to be a holiday season none of them will ever forget.
For fans of Elana Johnson, Rachel Hanna and Rachael Bloome, this sweet, small town romance is the perfect read for a cool, winter night. Grab your favorite drink and curl up for a sweet read by USA Today Bestselling author, Laura Ann.
For more fun, check out the whole "Shops on Main" series!
258 pages, Paperback
Published December 5, 2024
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November 16, 2024
A wonderful romance you’re sure to enjoy
A touching story of dreams abandoned, loving service rendered, and finding happiness through it all. Dalton gave up his dreams of becoming a doctor when his sister was deserted by her fiancée and she had no one to help her heal. Moving back to their hometown, Dalton hoped would help her. What he didn’t plan on was Skyla, a part-time librarian, part-time bookstore owner. Dalton was immediately drawn to her but she was quiet and appeared shy. Skyla had noticed and was drawn to Daton but she was already so busy dating was out of the question. When the Dalton’s sister decides to meddle and is joined by Skyla’s grandfather things ae soon turned on their head. Such a fun book. I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
A touching story of dreams abandoned, loving service rendered, and finding happiness through it all. Dalton gave up his dreams of becoming a doctor when his sister was deserted by her fiancée and she had no one to help her heal. Moving back to their hometown, Dalton hoped would help her. What he didn’t plan on was Skyla, a part-time librarian, part-time bookstore owner. Dalton was immediately drawn to her but she was quiet and appeared shy. Skyla had noticed and was drawn to Daton but she was already so busy dating was out of the question. When the Dalton’s sister decides to meddle and is joined by Skyla’s grandfather things ae soon turned on their head. Such a fun book. I received an early copy and this is my honest review.
November 19, 2024
Oh my heart! Dalton and Skyla may seem like an unlikely couple but they are great for each other. Yep! This book has all the feels you expect from sweet romance and so much more.
This book has a great storyline that moves along at the right pace. It evokes all of my memories of being young and in love with a secret crush.
Dalton, handsome strong guy to lean on, is the perfect foil to Skyla’s quiet shy nature. They fit so well together. And I absolutely couldn’t get enough of Skyla’s grandfather and Analiese. Can’t wait for her story.
Love this book.
This book has a great storyline that moves along at the right pace. It evokes all of my memories of being young and in love with a secret crush.
Dalton, handsome strong guy to lean on, is the perfect foil to Skyla’s quiet shy nature. They fit so well together. And I absolutely couldn’t get enough of Skyla’s grandfather and Analiese. Can’t wait for her story.
Love this book.
November 19, 2024
I love this series. The community of Lighthouse Bay is filled with people who care about one another and work together to keep their town safe. Dalton, a deep sea fishing captain, and Skyla, the quiet librarian and book store owner are an unlikely pair. Their story is sweet with lots of emotion and twists and turns. I love how the mystery of the shop break-ins continues through the series. Wonderful!
November 21, 2024
Dalton and Skyla at first are hesitant and shy about approaching each other despite the mutual attraction they have. Once they do, the mystery of who vandalized and robbed her family bookshop, her grandfather’s declining health, and her people pleasing personality make matters harder than they need to be. But in the end, they have their HEA. I highly recommend this story. I received a copy of the book for free and this is my own opinion about it.
November 19, 2024
Super sweet. Dalton has a crush on Skyla and vice versa. They both are moving super slow, since Skyla is extremely shy. But, she reaches out to a Dalton to take her grandfather deep sea fishing. Skyla is very self contained, living a very small life in a small town. It’s cute how much Dalton is into her.
Recommend.
Recommend.
November 27, 2024
Loved it
Dalton was a quiet ship captain who met a quiet librarian. They both were attracted to each other but where to shy to take it further until one day Dalton realized Skyla liked him to and made it his mission to make her his.
Dalton was a quiet ship captain who met a quiet librarian. They both were attracted to each other but where to shy to take it further until one day Dalton realized Skyla liked him to and made it his mission to make her his.
December 18, 2025
Proofreading Is Worse With Each Book
An otherwise very good book is hampered by many improper word usage errors that a simple spell check does not find. This effort needs a better proofreader or more time to do a decent job.
An otherwise very good book is hampered by many improper word usage errors that a simple spell check does not find. This effort needs a better proofreader or more time to do a decent job.
November 18, 2024
Dalton and Skyla are two of the kindest hearted people I have ever read about. They take caring about and for others to a whole new level. My heart hurts for his sister (can't wait to read her book) and her grandfather is one funny man. A really sweet romantic holiday story. Great ending.
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