An Unexpected Arrival at Saffron Bay

Saffron Bay #2

by L.K. Wilde

Kitty Brown has arrived in Saffron Bay with a new name, a new job, and one simple rule… keep her head down.

Starting over in a picture-postcard Cornish village should be straightforward enough. But Saffron Bay has other ideas, and before long, Kitty finds herself cast as Juliet in the village play, unofficially adopted by half the locals, and dangerously distracted by one very unsuitable man.

Nick Andrews has spent his twenties perfecting the art of doing nothing. Charm? Plenty. Direction? Not so much. But when a woman from his past arrives on his doorstep with a five-year-old girl and news that turns his world upside down, Nick's carefree days are well and truly over.

Thrown together by circumstance, Kitty and Nick form an unlikely alliance. But Kitty didn't come to Saffron Bay by accident, and the life she left behind refuses to stay quiet.

In a village this small, you can't hide forever, and sometimes, that turns out to be the best thing of all.

Warm, witty and deeply felt, An Unexpected Arrival at Saffron Bay is a story about second chances, unexpected families, and the small Cornish village that has a habit of giving people exactly what they need.

Genres: Audiobook, Romance

324 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2026

About the author

Author and musician LK Wilde was born in Norwich, but spent her teenage years living on a Northumbrian island. She left the island to study Music, and after a few years of wandering settled in Cornwall, where she raises her two crazy, delightful boys.

Her exquisite debut novel Silver Darlings captures the glory days of the herring industry, when coastal towns were prosperous, and women had independence like never before.

She juggles writing with motherhood, teaching and work as a musician, but still finds time to explore the beautiful countryside of her adoptive home, Cornwall.

Reviews

[Emma Grant · Rating 3 out of 5]

A nice 2nd story in the Saffron Bay books. Inoffensive, nice friends to lovers romance, with some "darker" undertones (DV, controlling ex husband) wouldn't listen/read again but I would happily continue with the series as an easy bed time listen ☺️

[Mina · Rating 3 out of 5]

I listened to this book on Audible as I had just finished the first book in the series. The characters I enjoyed in the first book are still seen a lot which makes you feel right at home. The MMC who we previously met seemed so immature at times that it was very hard to root for him. The FMC was very likeable. Her being a teacher very much fit the plot but as a teacher myself I found it hard to believe she could make it out of school for a lunch break and actually enjoy it (IYKYK). The plot resolved satisfactorily but I just didn't feel the Chemistry between the MCs. 

[Naoé · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was cute sure a bit predictable and dramatic at time
Also the male main character annoyed me during the first few chapters but overall it was soft and happy and sometimes that’s all I’m asking for

[Tracey Range · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was okay. I think it was meant to be a feel-good book, but it didn't come across that way to me until the very end. The characters in this book were constantly forcing their opinions/views on other character. It was weird to me to have that come across as "being helpful."

[Dawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy Listen, enjoyed the sweet connection and small town feel

[Christy Witham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great read And listen. A little hard to listen to with the accent but it was enjoyable.

[Mrs C · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the Ebbs abd flow of the characters of Saffron Bay

[Elle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nick is a self-centered idiot.
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[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love a good character development and this had it.

[Katie Fisk Anderson · Rating 1 out of 5]

Please tell me why the mmc meets his previously unknown child and asks if there's someone besides him who can watch it. Nope.

[Cara’s Lit Life · Rating 3 out of 5]

Needed something wholesome for a palate cleanser. And man oh man was this ever wholesome. 😂

[Amy Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Ellisha M · Rating 3 out of 5]

The love interest characters had no chemistry!

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[Courtney · Rating 4 out of 5]

More twists. More love stories. Fast paced and so cute.

[Wilma · Rating 3 out of 5]

Almost DNF’d with 2 hours to go

[Melinda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Not as good as the first, but free, no-think book from Audible.

[Hilary Cockshaw · Rating 3 out of 5]

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[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this sequel and the character development. I never expect much from a free listen on audible, but this easily exceeded expectations.