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Booked For One: She wanted solitude. Fate booked someone else
BOOKED FOR ONE An Evergreen Bay Romance
She came to Maine to escape love. He came to hide from failure. Neither expected a small-town matchmaking conspiracy.
Amira Ellison's world shattered the day she found an engagement ring in her boyfriend's drawer, meant for someone else. Fleeing to a remote cottage in coastal Maine, all she wants is peace, solitude, and time to figure out what comes next.
But when she arrives at the supposedly empty rental, she finds the kitchen already occupied by a gorgeous chef making perfect coffee and even better breakfast.
Malik Carter lost everything when his D.C. restaurant failed. His dream, his savings, his trust in people, all gone. The Maine cottage was supposed to be his refuge, a place to disappear and lick his wounds in private.
Instead, he's sharing space with a woman whose laugh makes him remember what hope feels like.
Their rental agent insists it's just a booking mix-up, but the locals of Evergreen Bay seem awfully invested in making sure they stay. The coffee shop owner keeps creating "coincidental" encounters. The bookstore owner hints about the cottage's romantic history. And Mrs. Henderson? She's practically glowing with satisfaction every time she sees them together.
As storm clouds gather over the coast, Amira and Malik are trapped inside with nothing but time, undeniable chemistry, and the growing suspicion that their "accidental" meeting was anything but.
But can two people running from heartbreak risk loving again? Especially when the whole town is watching and plotting?
From the Booked for One is a closed-door romance celebrating authentic Black love in a charming small-town setting. If you love cozy Maine vibes, meddling neighbors, swoon-worthy cooking scenes, and the magic of second chances, this feel-good romance is for you.
First in the Evergreen Bay series - each book stands alone with interconnected characters.
Perfect for readers who
Small-town romance with heart Diverse characters and authentic representation Clean romance (fade to black) Foodie heroes who cook with love Matchmaking communities Coastal Maine settings Second-chance storylines Enemies-to-lovers tensionStart the series that readers are calling "the perfect escape" and "impossible to put down."
She came to Maine to escape love. He came to hide from failure. Neither expected a small-town matchmaking conspiracy.
Amira Ellison's world shattered the day she found an engagement ring in her boyfriend's drawer, meant for someone else. Fleeing to a remote cottage in coastal Maine, all she wants is peace, solitude, and time to figure out what comes next.
But when she arrives at the supposedly empty rental, she finds the kitchen already occupied by a gorgeous chef making perfect coffee and even better breakfast.
Malik Carter lost everything when his D.C. restaurant failed. His dream, his savings, his trust in people, all gone. The Maine cottage was supposed to be his refuge, a place to disappear and lick his wounds in private.
Instead, he's sharing space with a woman whose laugh makes him remember what hope feels like.
Their rental agent insists it's just a booking mix-up, but the locals of Evergreen Bay seem awfully invested in making sure they stay. The coffee shop owner keeps creating "coincidental" encounters. The bookstore owner hints about the cottage's romantic history. And Mrs. Henderson? She's practically glowing with satisfaction every time she sees them together.
As storm clouds gather over the coast, Amira and Malik are trapped inside with nothing but time, undeniable chemistry, and the growing suspicion that their "accidental" meeting was anything but.
But can two people running from heartbreak risk loving again? Especially when the whole town is watching and plotting?
From the Booked for One is a closed-door romance celebrating authentic Black love in a charming small-town setting. If you love cozy Maine vibes, meddling neighbors, swoon-worthy cooking scenes, and the magic of second chances, this feel-good romance is for you.
First in the Evergreen Bay series - each book stands alone with interconnected characters.
Perfect for readers who
Small-town romance with heart Diverse characters and authentic representation Clean romance (fade to black) Foodie heroes who cook with love Matchmaking communities Coastal Maine settings Second-chance storylines Enemies-to-lovers tensionStart the series that readers are calling "the perfect escape" and "impossible to put down."
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2025
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July 6, 2026
Easy Summer Quick Read
Multiple times in the book there were the exact same phases or word for word reflections used. I almost felt as if it hadn't been proof read. I did find however, it a likable story and will look forward to reading more from this author as she continues to mature in her story telling and writing technique. I don't want this to be a discouraging review but an encouraging, educational one. This author had a good story to tell and just needs to have someone with editing experience review her work before going to "print".
Multiple times in the book there were the exact same phases or word for word reflections used. I almost felt as if it hadn't been proof read. I did find however, it a likable story and will look forward to reading more from this author as she continues to mature in her story telling and writing technique. I don't want this to be a discouraging review but an encouraging, educational one. This author had a good story to tell and just needs to have someone with editing experience review her work before going to "print".
July 11, 2026
Incredibly wonderful!!
Love reading a good love story but this one with its twiss and turs was great!
Can't wait to read the next book!
Love reading a good love story but this one with its twiss and turs was great!
Can't wait to read the next book!
August 22, 2026
Sorry not sorry
Great story line. Makes you want to go to this little town. Only negative was it wasn't hard to put down.
Great story line. Makes you want to go to this little town. Only negative was it wasn't hard to put down.
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