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Sweetbriar Cove #2
The Bakery on Blackberry Lane
(Previously published as ‘All for You’) From one of the writers of Netflix's hit show BRIDGERTON, and the movie JINGLE BELL HEIST comes a delicious small-town romance perfect for fans of Laurie Gilmore's Dream Harbor series!
Big-city chef Summer is starting over, opening her dream bakery in Sweetbriar Cove. She's loving every detail… except butting heads with her grumpy-yet-gorgeous British landlord Grayson.
Grayson's life is quiet and orderly, just the way he likes it... until charming bundle of chaos Summer whirls into town. Now he can't stop thinking about her -- and her delicious baked treats.
As the big opening approaches, the temperature in the kitchen is rising. But will Summer and Grayson find the perfect recipe for love?
The Bakery on Blackberry Lane is a cozy romantic novel with small-town charm, grumpy-sunshine shenanigans, and a guaranteed HEA!
Note: 'The Bakery on Blackberry Lane' was previously published as 'All for You'. It has been lightly revised with new content.
Tropes:
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Small Town
- Big Mr Darcy Energy
- Found Family
- Cozy Spice
Big-city chef Summer is starting over, opening her dream bakery in Sweetbriar Cove. She's loving every detail… except butting heads with her grumpy-yet-gorgeous British landlord Grayson.
Grayson's life is quiet and orderly, just the way he likes it... until charming bundle of chaos Summer whirls into town. Now he can't stop thinking about her -- and her delicious baked treats.
As the big opening approaches, the temperature in the kitchen is rising. But will Summer and Grayson find the perfect recipe for love?
The Bakery on Blackberry Lane is a cozy romantic novel with small-town charm, grumpy-sunshine shenanigans, and a guaranteed HEA!
Note: 'The Bakery on Blackberry Lane' was previously published as 'All for You'. It has been lightly revised with new content.
Tropes:
- Grumpy x Sunshine
- Small Town
- Big Mr Darcy Energy
- Found Family
- Cozy Spice
266 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 21, 2017
About the author
Melody Grace
71 books2,700 followersMelody is a New York Times bestselling romance author and screenwriter. You may already know her writing from ‘Bridgerton’ on Netflix, and the romcom movie ‘Jingle Bell Heist’... Now, she's launching a ‘Gilmore Girls meets Beach Read’ small-town/cozy spice romance, ‘The Book Lover’s Beach House’ - coming June 9th!
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March 3, 2020
3 🤔❤️🤔⭐️s
A very sweet and light romantic story.
Summer was a beautiful character, full of dreams and inspiration, dreaming to open her own pastry shop. Her landlord was Grayson, a quiet person who liked his routine.
It was uneventful, with no sparks or emotions and had plenty of narration.
A very sweet and light romantic story.
Summer was a beautiful character, full of dreams and inspiration, dreaming to open her own pastry shop. Her landlord was Grayson, a quiet person who liked his routine.
It was uneventful, with no sparks or emotions and had plenty of narration.
February 21, 2020
Incredibly enjoyable book with the kind of food porn that makes you (me) want to bake. Like Lisa Kleypas’ Dream Lake, the heroine channels her love of life through her food. I’m not a big pastry person personally, but when Summer starts on about the croissants, the tarts and most especially a Bourbon soaked peach cake I am all in.
I am currently contemplating this
http://www.thecrepesofwrath.com/2012/...
or
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/f....
Anyhoo, back to the story. Summer slaves away for a temperamental chef in NYC while she saves to have her own place. Meanwhile her overbearing Martha Stewart-ish mother wants her to be on her cooking show to show what an awesome family they have but really don't. Not only did her mother discourage her need to cook, but is now taking the credit for Summer's success.
Summer ends up in Sweetbriar Cove where she eventually ends up opening her pastry shop on Blackberry Lane. That says a lot right there about the book. Summer…Sweetbriar Cove…Blackberry Lane. Summer is easy, breezy and bright and meets a studly British curmudgeon who can’t commit. He is nice and broody, but the romance was secondary to the charm of Summer’s baking passion. One thing that I didn’t care about and it shows my age, is the heroine does a lot of chasing. The hero comes around on his own though, and the heroine stands up to her mother.
4 stars fir the foodieness of it all; 3 for the romance.
For readers who like Babette’s Feast, Like Water for Chocolate.
I am currently contemplating this
http://www.thecrepesofwrath.com/2012/...
or
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/f....
Anyhoo, back to the story. Summer slaves away for a temperamental chef in NYC while she saves to have her own place. Meanwhile her overbearing Martha Stewart-ish mother wants her to be on her cooking show to show what an awesome family they have but really don't. Not only did her mother discourage her need to cook, but is now taking the credit for Summer's success.
Summer ends up in Sweetbriar Cove where she eventually ends up opening her pastry shop on Blackberry Lane. That says a lot right there about the book. Summer…Sweetbriar Cove…Blackberry Lane. Summer is easy, breezy and bright and meets a studly British curmudgeon who can’t commit. He is nice and broody, but the romance was secondary to the charm of Summer’s baking passion. One thing that I didn’t care about and it shows my age, is the heroine does a lot of chasing. The hero comes around on his own though, and the heroine stands up to her mother.
4 stars fir the foodieness of it all; 3 for the romance.
For readers who like Babette’s Feast, Like Water for Chocolate.
May 20, 2017
Favorite Quotes:
She’d learned the hard way it was easier just to agree with everything her mom said. And live halfway across the country from her, too. Her father had the same idea: he’d divorced Eve when Summer was six, and now lived up in Alaska with his third wife and five Husky dogs.
The only buns she needed in her life were the kind that came with pistachio crumble and caramel glaze. After all, once people had a taste of her sticky morning rolls, they all swore they were better than sex.
I’m the Spinster of Sweetbriar. It’s official, they made me a sash and everything.
‘A lady doesn’t kiss and tell,’ Summer said primly, and Poppy snorted. ‘Then it’s a good thing I don’t see any ladies around.’
He had gotten exactly what he wanted, a peaceful life of steady solitude, and he couldn’t have hated it more. Irony was a bitch.
My Review:
Reading a Melody Grace book is like respite, her work generally contains most of my desired elements for an entertaining and pleasurable read; a sweet and steamy love story, relatable and endearing yet slightly bent characters, an interesting plot, amusing humor and clever banter from shameless friend posses, and a well-earned Happy Ever After. I haven’t read all her books but I have always enjoyed the ones I’ve had my hands on. All For You came with all the previously mentioned elements as well as the added bonuses of a sexy Englishman and a heroic cat named Marmaduke who saves the day several times. I adored it.
She’d learned the hard way it was easier just to agree with everything her mom said. And live halfway across the country from her, too. Her father had the same idea: he’d divorced Eve when Summer was six, and now lived up in Alaska with his third wife and five Husky dogs.
The only buns she needed in her life were the kind that came with pistachio crumble and caramel glaze. After all, once people had a taste of her sticky morning rolls, they all swore they were better than sex.
I’m the Spinster of Sweetbriar. It’s official, they made me a sash and everything.
‘A lady doesn’t kiss and tell,’ Summer said primly, and Poppy snorted. ‘Then it’s a good thing I don’t see any ladies around.’
He had gotten exactly what he wanted, a peaceful life of steady solitude, and he couldn’t have hated it more. Irony was a bitch.
My Review:
Reading a Melody Grace book is like respite, her work generally contains most of my desired elements for an entertaining and pleasurable read; a sweet and steamy love story, relatable and endearing yet slightly bent characters, an interesting plot, amusing humor and clever banter from shameless friend posses, and a well-earned Happy Ever After. I haven’t read all her books but I have always enjoyed the ones I’ve had my hands on. All For You came with all the previously mentioned elements as well as the added bonuses of a sexy Englishman and a heroic cat named Marmaduke who saves the day several times. I adored it.
May 24, 2019
Summer Bloom and yes that's her real name has always loved cooking, but baking has been her dream, and she has always dreamed of opening her bakery. For years, she has been trying to earn her way in the world and working her way up the restaurant industry as things are complicated when your mother is a famous television cook and published cookbooks. A lot of people think she has gotten where she has because of her mother Eve Bloom, but that is far from the truth, in fact, her relationship with her mother is very rocky and only gets called when her mother needs publicity and to look like a family. When visiting a friend in Sweetbriar Cove and delivering a cake, she spots a cute cottage and shop front that would be perfect for a bakery. On a whim, she quits her job and makes an offer. The thing, though, is that the landlord is the complete opposite of Summer. Grayson Reid is the quiet, annoying type who loves routine and hates chaos, he tries to escape the cove during the holiday season and hates change and Summer is everything he tries to avoid. However, there is something about Summer that he finds himself attracted too, and no matter how hard he tries to stay away and live in his small bubble, he finds himself drawn towards her. Can the pair work things out and become the "perfect couple" or will their opposite personalities be too much for each other to handle and end up pushing each other away instead of towards? I also liked the mother/daughter interaction in All For You, when Summer finally stands up to her mother and confronts her for all their past transgressions. As always if you are in the mood for a sweet contemporary romance set in a small town, then the SweetBriar Cove series by Melody Grace is the series for you.
May 19, 2017
This book is a slow-burn to a five-alarm fire!
Summer is trying to find where she belongs. Her love and gift for baking is the perfect conduit for her to make her mark. She is not after glory or attention. She just loves to watch people when they first bite into one of her confections. That moment when the eyes close and a yummy sound escapes as they savor her wares.
Grayson is looking for the safety of being by himself in a life without drama. He has been hurt before and it took him a long time to recover from the devastation of a romance gone wrong. One look at Summer and he just knows the instant attraction he felt could only lead his life to chaos.
As always, our author's storytelling gift weaves a story that will delight you. I love her stories because they are funny, romantic, and just feeds the soul. Look for Marmaduke to steal your hearts.
I have voluntarily reviewed this title. This is my honest review. Thank you to the author for a copy of her book. One request: I want the recipe for the peach cake.
Summer is trying to find where she belongs. Her love and gift for baking is the perfect conduit for her to make her mark. She is not after glory or attention. She just loves to watch people when they first bite into one of her confections. That moment when the eyes close and a yummy sound escapes as they savor her wares.
Grayson is looking for the safety of being by himself in a life without drama. He has been hurt before and it took him a long time to recover from the devastation of a romance gone wrong. One look at Summer and he just knows the instant attraction he felt could only lead his life to chaos.
As always, our author's storytelling gift weaves a story that will delight you. I love her stories because they are funny, romantic, and just feeds the soul. Look for Marmaduke to steal your hearts.
I have voluntarily reviewed this title. This is my honest review. Thank you to the author for a copy of her book. One request: I want the recipe for the peach cake.
July 21, 2026
Another great novel in the series, really enjoyed the pace and the characters as a follow up to the first novel. Looking forward to book 3 coming soon! Summer and Grayson keep the romance going after Poppy and Cooper from book one. A great love story if you like Hallmark movies. Love happy endings!
May 14, 2017
Who doesn't love yummy cake? I admit when I saw the goodies in the cover I wanted a taste. All for you is book two in this series but works great as a standalone. The location sounds the perfect place to open a quaint bakery with it's own garden just idyllic. Summer had a great idea there and reclusive Grayson might be in doubt but can't resist the goodness.
Oh the stress in the busy fast paced kitchen life is not for all. I can understand Summer's dilemma after all the shadow of her family name too. Grayson is an interesting enigma also he relocated from London, a bit aloof, silent and broody charm. Summer is like a drink of champagne light, bubbly, zest and passionate about baking. Together quite unlikely but a good balance.
The tension eventually boils over and what starts out as a fling soon is starts to take over, a lot of steamy moments sprinkled in between all the delicious treats. Their physical connection is strong, I'm not as sold on the emotional level as much yet. Grayson has his walls which something they need to deal with to move forward. They could be much more if they let it. Add a little mom drama, baked delights and it makes for a enjoyable read.
Melody Grace makes me want to go Sweet briar Cove and feel the beach, sea and nature. The bakery would be a great reading nook and place enjoy desserts. With good friends and neighbors abound. A fun, sweet, flirty and light kind of vacation read.
** ARC kindly provided for an honest review ***
Oh the stress in the busy fast paced kitchen life is not for all. I can understand Summer's dilemma after all the shadow of her family name too. Grayson is an interesting enigma also he relocated from London, a bit aloof, silent and broody charm. Summer is like a drink of champagne light, bubbly, zest and passionate about baking. Together quite unlikely but a good balance.
The tension eventually boils over and what starts out as a fling soon is starts to take over, a lot of steamy moments sprinkled in between all the delicious treats. Their physical connection is strong, I'm not as sold on the emotional level as much yet. Grayson has his walls which something they need to deal with to move forward. They could be much more if they let it. Add a little mom drama, baked delights and it makes for a enjoyable read.
Melody Grace makes me want to go Sweet briar Cove and feel the beach, sea and nature. The bakery would be a great reading nook and place enjoy desserts. With good friends and neighbors abound. A fun, sweet, flirty and light kind of vacation read.
** ARC kindly provided for an honest review ***
May 21, 2017
3.5 Stars
*Book Received in Exchange for Honest Opinion/Review*
This was a light, sweet, perfect Sunday afternoon read. First off, lets take a moment of silent to admire the gorgeous cover. It is simple, stunning, and adorable. Summer and Grayson are a delightful combination of chaos and order. Summer is wild, determined, and as sweet as the desserts she whips up. Grayson is your resilient alpha with a sexy accent. There relationship was a little too fast for my liking, and as I closed the last page of the book, I feel like I still didn't really have a good grasp on who Grayson was as a person.
Summer was determined, flirty, and I could totally relate to her and connect to her on the topic of her mother. Summer and Grayson have a very physical relationship, and they were burning up the bedroom and kitchen. I have read everything by Melody Grace and these are by far some of her best and searing sex scenes. They were scorching hot, now I just need the emotional side to balance out the physical. These aren't the type of characters to weigh heavy on your heart but the type that leave you feeling light-hearted. I am glad I got to cozy up at Sweetbriar Cove this afternoon, and I can't wait for the next.
*Book Received in Exchange for Honest Opinion/Review*
This was a light, sweet, perfect Sunday afternoon read. First off, lets take a moment of silent to admire the gorgeous cover. It is simple, stunning, and adorable. Summer and Grayson are a delightful combination of chaos and order. Summer is wild, determined, and as sweet as the desserts she whips up. Grayson is your resilient alpha with a sexy accent. There relationship was a little too fast for my liking, and as I closed the last page of the book, I feel like I still didn't really have a good grasp on who Grayson was as a person.
Summer was determined, flirty, and I could totally relate to her and connect to her on the topic of her mother. Summer and Grayson have a very physical relationship, and they were burning up the bedroom and kitchen. I have read everything by Melody Grace and these are by far some of her best and searing sex scenes. They were scorching hot, now I just need the emotional side to balance out the physical. These aren't the type of characters to weigh heavy on your heart but the type that leave you feeling light-hearted. I am glad I got to cozy up at Sweetbriar Cove this afternoon, and I can't wait for the next.
July 23, 2026
I was lucky enough to receive an early copy of The Book Lover's Beach House, and to my surprise, it turned into a double release day when The Bakery on Blackberry Lane came out the very same day!
I really enjoyed the first book, but I have to admit... I think I loved this one even more.
Summer and Grayson couldn't be more different. Summer is bright, optimistic, and determined to make her dream of opening her own bakery come true, while Grayson is reserved, set in his ways, and convinced his quiet, orderly life is exactly how he wants it. Watching them slowly break down each other's walls made this story so much fun to read.
Their banter was effortless, their chemistry was undeniable, and I loved watching Summer step out from under her mother's shadow to build something that was completely her own. Grayson had his own journey too, learning that making room for love doesn't mean giving up the life he'd carefully built.
This was one of those books that kept me turning the pages. The pacing was fantastic, the writing was engaging, and every time I thought I'd read "just one more chapter," I found myself reading another. I genuinely didn't want to put it down.
Beyond the romance, Sweetbriar Cove continues to steal the show. The side characters are charming, the town feels warm and welcoming, and every visit makes me want to come back for more.
This was the perfect summer romance, and it left me even more excited for Book 3. I have a feeling Sweetbriar Cove is going to be one of those places I'll never get tired of visiting.
I really enjoyed the first book, but I have to admit... I think I loved this one even more.
Summer and Grayson couldn't be more different. Summer is bright, optimistic, and determined to make her dream of opening her own bakery come true, while Grayson is reserved, set in his ways, and convinced his quiet, orderly life is exactly how he wants it. Watching them slowly break down each other's walls made this story so much fun to read.
Their banter was effortless, their chemistry was undeniable, and I loved watching Summer step out from under her mother's shadow to build something that was completely her own. Grayson had his own journey too, learning that making room for love doesn't mean giving up the life he'd carefully built.
This was one of those books that kept me turning the pages. The pacing was fantastic, the writing was engaging, and every time I thought I'd read "just one more chapter," I found myself reading another. I genuinely didn't want to put it down.
Beyond the romance, Sweetbriar Cove continues to steal the show. The side characters are charming, the town feels warm and welcoming, and every visit makes me want to come back for more.
This was the perfect summer romance, and it left me even more excited for Book 3. I have a feeling Sweetbriar Cove is going to be one of those places I'll never get tired of visiting.
September 2, 2026
This one made me so sad. I love the town and characters, I love Summer and Grayson, their relationship is sweet and feels real and relatable. But then end? Ugh. It felt rushed and incomplete. Like, it was very abrupt and kinda ruined it for me sadly. If the next book was about them or even had a good epilogue, I’d be happier. I know that it’s a series and we’ll see them in the next books but I just have so many questions left and things that I don’t feel like were completed that are unlikely to be finished in a book that’s about another couple. Hopefully the next one ends better!
July 8, 2026
Another solid read. But clearly the author favors having one emotionally stunted main character. This kind of felt like a repeat of the first book in terms of the character development and plot lines. You have emotionally stunted, emotionally clogged Grayson, who can’t seem to get out of his own way when it comes to love. And then you have perpetually optimistic, naïve Summer.
I wish there had been more development with her, leaving her previous job, but it was fairly uninvolved. For a job that was mentioned often in the first book and then caused a source of conflict in the beginning of this book, I expected more from it. And then you have the whole celebrity chef Mom angle that impacts her daughter‘s life.
Once again, the town residents are quirky and friendly, but the book just doesn’t dig deep on any kind of development. But, it is still a fun summer read and worth picking up, but I can already tell from the preview of the third book that we will have yet again, another emotionally stunted, main character or two.
I wish there had been more development with her, leaving her previous job, but it was fairly uninvolved. For a job that was mentioned often in the first book and then caused a source of conflict in the beginning of this book, I expected more from it. And then you have the whole celebrity chef Mom angle that impacts her daughter‘s life.
Once again, the town residents are quirky and friendly, but the book just doesn’t dig deep on any kind of development. But, it is still a fun summer read and worth picking up, but I can already tell from the preview of the third book that we will have yet again, another emotionally stunted, main character or two.
July 25, 2026
Very cute, tbh I forgot to say I finished this so I can’t remember LOL
August 10, 2017
Melody Grace is one of my favorite authors and this book was such a sweet and beautiful love story!!
Grayson & Summer are two opposites who are attracted to each other. Summer is lively and wants nothing more than to make it own her own, and what better way than to do that in Sweet Briar Cove!! Grayson loves the serenity of Sweet Briar Cove and loves that he controls his own life, but when he meets Summer, that control goes out the window.
Summer was a great character. She was funny, sweet & loves to bake! She was also very down to earth and I think that is why I really connected with her character. I understood where she was coming from, with wanting to just get out into the world and do something for herself. I also think that she gave Grayson a run for his money and I loved reading about the push & pull and the strong chemistry between them.
Grayson is a broody @$$hole sometimes, but seriously, I couldn't not love him. He fought the attraction between himself and Summer, oh boy did he fight it, like to the point I was getting a little annoyed with all the back and forth that he was doing. I like that Melody Grace made it that the male lead was the one doing the back and forth, because usually it is the female lead. Grayson had a charisma that just pulled you in and once Summer knocked through his walls, oh he was just beautiful; not that he wasn't before, but he was less broody.
I loved the sweetness and vulnerability of this book and these characters. I loved the little drama, because it made for a little thrill, but it didn't overtake the whole book. Melody Grace wrote these characters with love and carefulness and you can tell that with them and their story, she really put her heart into it. I am SO excited for the next book in this series!!
Grayson & Summer are two opposites who are attracted to each other. Summer is lively and wants nothing more than to make it own her own, and what better way than to do that in Sweet Briar Cove!! Grayson loves the serenity of Sweet Briar Cove and loves that he controls his own life, but when he meets Summer, that control goes out the window.
Summer was a great character. She was funny, sweet & loves to bake! She was also very down to earth and I think that is why I really connected with her character. I understood where she was coming from, with wanting to just get out into the world and do something for herself. I also think that she gave Grayson a run for his money and I loved reading about the push & pull and the strong chemistry between them.
Grayson is a broody @$$hole sometimes, but seriously, I couldn't not love him. He fought the attraction between himself and Summer, oh boy did he fight it, like to the point I was getting a little annoyed with all the back and forth that he was doing. I like that Melody Grace made it that the male lead was the one doing the back and forth, because usually it is the female lead. Grayson had a charisma that just pulled you in and once Summer knocked through his walls, oh he was just beautiful; not that he wasn't before, but he was less broody.
I loved the sweetness and vulnerability of this book and these characters. I loved the little drama, because it made for a little thrill, but it didn't overtake the whole book. Melody Grace wrote these characters with love and carefulness and you can tell that with them and their story, she really put her heart into it. I am SO excited for the next book in this series!!
December 15, 2021
The couple: Grayson and Summer
Romance genre: contemporary
Series: Sweetbriar Cove
Length: 284 pages
Plot: Summer happens upon the perfect little cottage to hold a bakery, in Sweetbriar Cove, where her best friend happens to live. The only problem is the landlord, Grayson - British, grumpy, and oh so hot. Even though Summer wants him, she also wants to prove to herself (and her mom, if she's being honest) that she can be successful in her own right. And Grayson? He may be drawn to her, but he is not about to have his quiet life derailed by chaotic, messy love. Something has to give though, because they can't seem to stay away from each other.
Commentary: So that point where Grayson mentioned his little solo camping trip? I could have cheerfully murdered him! Surely no one person could be that stupid and mean. But above all, I felt sorry for poor Summer. It felt like she had to practically beg Grayson at every turn to stay with her, and he showed her so many times that he wasn't the person that would be there and stand up for her. And his reasons were so weak as to be laughable. So while I appreciated the HEA at the end, I did not find anything attractive about the hero.
Previous book in the series: Meant to Be
Next book in the series: The Only One
Romance genre: contemporary
Series: Sweetbriar Cove
Length: 284 pages
Plot: Summer happens upon the perfect little cottage to hold a bakery, in Sweetbriar Cove, where her best friend happens to live. The only problem is the landlord, Grayson - British, grumpy, and oh so hot. Even though Summer wants him, she also wants to prove to herself (and her mom, if she's being honest) that she can be successful in her own right. And Grayson? He may be drawn to her, but he is not about to have his quiet life derailed by chaotic, messy love. Something has to give though, because they can't seem to stay away from each other.
Commentary: So that point where Grayson mentioned his little solo camping trip? I could have cheerfully murdered him! Surely no one person could be that stupid and mean. But above all, I felt sorry for poor Summer. It felt like she had to practically beg Grayson at every turn to stay with her, and he showed her so many times that he wasn't the person that would be there and stand up for her. And his reasons were so weak as to be laughable. So while I appreciated the HEA at the end, I did not find anything attractive about the hero.
Previous book in the series: Meant to Be
Next book in the series: The Only One
June 17, 2017
I always enjoy reading Melody Grace -
I fell in love with Beachwood Bay and I am feeling the same for Sweetbriar Cove !! Summer and Grayson fall into an easy routine despite neither looking for the other. Summer is busy with her job and her mother looming over her every move while Grayson is busy avoiding most people and all drama. Not to say that Summer is drama BUT she has him considering breaking his routine and that may be a problem.
Summer flies into town with a wedding cake delivery and flies out just as fast but not without catching Grayson's eye. Life in New York is crazy for her putting her all into working for someone else. She is a very talented baker and has dreamt of having her own bakery. Living in her mother's shadow keeps her from doing so but one look at this old building has her wondering if it is time. As fate would have it the owner of the building may have something else she needs !! Summer and Grayson have an easy connection , and great chemistry and it doesn't take long for them to heat up the pages BUT do they have what it takes to last ??
Can Summer be a success in Sweetbriar Cove ?
Will Grayson change his routine to allow for love ?
I fell in love with Beachwood Bay and I am feeling the same for Sweetbriar Cove !! Summer and Grayson fall into an easy routine despite neither looking for the other. Summer is busy with her job and her mother looming over her every move while Grayson is busy avoiding most people and all drama. Not to say that Summer is drama BUT she has him considering breaking his routine and that may be a problem.
Summer flies into town with a wedding cake delivery and flies out just as fast but not without catching Grayson's eye. Life in New York is crazy for her putting her all into working for someone else. She is a very talented baker and has dreamt of having her own bakery. Living in her mother's shadow keeps her from doing so but one look at this old building has her wondering if it is time. As fate would have it the owner of the building may have something else she needs !! Summer and Grayson have an easy connection , and great chemistry and it doesn't take long for them to heat up the pages BUT do they have what it takes to last ??
Can Summer be a success in Sweetbriar Cove ?
Will Grayson change his routine to allow for love ?
May 22, 2017
LEEANN'S REVIEW
4 STARS
A baker and a bookstore owner.. Sounds like a match made in heaven.. Or not!
Grayson and Summer are polar opposites and I seriously wondered several times if they were
ever going to get their happy ending.
This book is definitely a slow burn, there is no fast paced race to a happy ever after. There are lots
of hurdles for this couple to jump first. The biggest one being that Grayson is so set in his ways that he has a
lot of trouble changing his routine of lifestyle to make room for Summer.
Summer is very happy go lucky and she is ready for love. She quickly realizes though that she needs to put herself and her own needs
first or she will just continue to run herself around in circles.
The writing is soft and sweet and the storyline is romantic and keeps you entertained from beginning to end. There is some sexy scenes but they
are not over the top and leaves some things to the imagination.
It would make a good beach read!
4 STARS
A baker and a bookstore owner.. Sounds like a match made in heaven.. Or not!
Grayson and Summer are polar opposites and I seriously wondered several times if they were
ever going to get their happy ending.
This book is definitely a slow burn, there is no fast paced race to a happy ever after. There are lots
of hurdles for this couple to jump first. The biggest one being that Grayson is so set in his ways that he has a
lot of trouble changing his routine of lifestyle to make room for Summer.
Summer is very happy go lucky and she is ready for love. She quickly realizes though that she needs to put herself and her own needs
first or she will just continue to run herself around in circles.
The writing is soft and sweet and the storyline is romantic and keeps you entertained from beginning to end. There is some sexy scenes but they
are not over the top and leaves some things to the imagination.
It would make a good beach read!
May 21, 2017
Is it crazy this book made me crave something sweet? Because it did. I have a appointment with a very mouthwatering eclair in the very near future.
Summer is Poppy's friend from book one. Grayson is the brooding Brit that was from the bookstore. If you didn't read the first book or can't remember, it's ok. This can be a stand alone.
These characters are all so great. Also after reading Beachwood Bay I didn't think there could be another town I could love more but Sweetbriar Cove is pretty spectacular. I would love to just getaway to this town for a weekend. <--that would be awesome.
This is a definite summer READ!!
🥐🍑🍰🍪🍩😍
Summer is Poppy's friend from book one. Grayson is the brooding Brit that was from the bookstore. If you didn't read the first book or can't remember, it's ok. This can be a stand alone.
These characters are all so great. Also after reading Beachwood Bay I didn't think there could be another town I could love more but Sweetbriar Cove is pretty spectacular. I would love to just getaway to this town for a weekend. <--that would be awesome.
This is a definite summer READ!!
🥐🍑🍰🍪🍩😍
May 11, 2017
I seriously love it when authors include animals in their stories, especially cats because I love cats, “so tell me, Marmaduke. How are you with a mop?” He purred in response, then settled down to lick himself. She smiled. “Figured.” Grayson understands his woman is not like most, “no, I love it,” Grayson answered. “I was just thinking, if you’re this excited over the farm stand, what’s going to happen when we go pick our own strawberries?” I absolutely adored this book, and I can't wait for more.
March 30, 2023
Well, I devoured that. Even with some of the issues I had, I can't 3 star something that I ate that greedily. Please note that these stars all belong to Summer. Grayson was fine, but Summer was excellent. OH, these books are open door too. Lovely little surprise. Got the first two free for signing up for her newsletter. I am PLEASED AS PUNCH.
May 25, 2017
🍰🍰4 sweet peach cake stars!🍰🍰
It takes a mysterious private Englishman and whisked it together with a sweet treats of lovely Summer and I'm hooked! 😍😍😍 I love this couple more than Poppy and Cooper!! (sorry 😇)
It takes a mysterious private Englishman and whisked it together with a sweet treats of lovely Summer and I'm hooked! 😍😍😍 I love this couple more than Poppy and Cooper!! (sorry 😇)
August 14, 2020
What I wanted was a cozy small town romance. What I got was never ending drama. Drama with her mother, drama with her boss, drama with Grayson who is terrified of commitment, drama with opening her bakery,....
November 8, 2020
All For You was a sweet romantic read! Loved the sweet town Sweetbriar Cove! Wonderful characters! Loved Summer and Grayson the chemistry was the although Grayson was a bit guarded at times! Great endind!
May 22, 2017
Loved this!
Review to come tomorrow!!!
Review to come tomorrow!!!
October 5, 2017
Absolutely loved this book. One of those books that you want to go on and on.
Cannot wait to read the next in the series, although each book can be read as a standalone.
Cannot wait to read the next in the series, although each book can be read as a standalone.
May 9, 2020
Great second book in this series! Of course, I love to read books with food in them, so this was perfect!
July 16, 2026
Summer and Grayson are such a gorgeous couple.
Summer, who’s friends with Poppy from The Book Lover’s Beach House, gets sent to near Sweetbriar Cove to deliver and assemble a wedding cake, meets a handsome British fellow and they have a spark. Nothing comes of it and Summer heads back to New York where she becomes frustrated with her life and decides to make a change. She packs up her stuff and moves to Sweetbriar Cove determined to open up a pastry shop. With Poppy’s help she finds the perfect place and to her complete surprise the handsome British man just happens to be her new landlord.
Grayson is a man who’s set in his ways, and when Summer comes to town it brings him out of his shell. When he finally gives into his feelings he and Summer start a relationship that is hot and heavy, and when I say hot 🥵 and heavy I mean that. This story is just a beautifully written piece of art and I loved it back when I read it the first time. I absolutely love this book and I highly recommend you read this book, just do yourself a favour and read the series. I give this book 5 stars 🌟 and I really hope that you will love it when you read it too.
Summer, who’s friends with Poppy from The Book Lover’s Beach House, gets sent to near Sweetbriar Cove to deliver and assemble a wedding cake, meets a handsome British fellow and they have a spark. Nothing comes of it and Summer heads back to New York where she becomes frustrated with her life and decides to make a change. She packs up her stuff and moves to Sweetbriar Cove determined to open up a pastry shop. With Poppy’s help she finds the perfect place and to her complete surprise the handsome British man just happens to be her new landlord.
Grayson is a man who’s set in his ways, and when Summer comes to town it brings him out of his shell. When he finally gives into his feelings he and Summer start a relationship that is hot and heavy, and when I say hot 🥵 and heavy I mean that. This story is just a beautifully written piece of art and I loved it back when I read it the first time. I absolutely love this book and I highly recommend you read this book, just do yourself a favour and read the series. I give this book 5 stars 🌟 and I really hope that you will love it when you read it too.
August 16, 2026
A deliciously delightful sweet romance that will melt your heart and leave the biggest smile on your face! 💕 Melody Grace has completely captured my heart with her gorgeous small-town charm, creating a story that feels warm, heartfelt and utterly enchanting.
Summer and Grayson are simply ADORABLE together! 🥰 Their connection is effortless, their banter is fun and flirty, and the chemistry between them is seriously HOT! 🔥 I loved watching their relationship unfold, with all those swoony moments that had me turning the pages with a grin.
The characters are wonderfully written, the romance is sweet and heartfelt, and the whole story has that feel-good small-town magic that Melody Grace does so beautifully.
And Grayson… 😍 A gorgeous, swoony British bookstore owner?! I mean, come on! A sexy British accent, books and romance—what more could a girl possibly want? 📚🇬🇧❤️
Sweet, charming, heartwarming and oh-so-swoony, this is the perfect romance for anyone looking for a story that will touch your heart and leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. 💕✨
Summer and Grayson are simply ADORABLE together! 🥰 Their connection is effortless, their banter is fun and flirty, and the chemistry between them is seriously HOT! 🔥 I loved watching their relationship unfold, with all those swoony moments that had me turning the pages with a grin.
The characters are wonderfully written, the romance is sweet and heartfelt, and the whole story has that feel-good small-town magic that Melody Grace does so beautifully.
And Grayson… 😍 A gorgeous, swoony British bookstore owner?! I mean, come on! A sexy British accent, books and romance—what more could a girl possibly want? 📚🇬🇧❤️
Sweet, charming, heartwarming and oh-so-swoony, this is the perfect romance for anyone looking for a story that will touch your heart and leave you feeling all warm and fuzzy inside. 💕✨
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September 4, 2026After two twisty, mind-bending psychological thrillers, I needed something completely different to cleanse my reading palate… and this was exactly what I was craving. 🥐☕️
The Bakery on Blackberry Lane gave me all the cozy small-town charm, delicious baked goods, and grumpy x sunshine goodness I needed. 🍰🌸
Summer leaves her big-city chef life behind to open her dream bakery in Sweetbriar Cove, only to find herself butting heads with her ridiculously handsome, grumpy British landlord, Grayson. 🇬🇧🔥
And honestly? Grumpy British man + sunshine bakery owner + forced proximity + baked treats = YES PLEASE. 😍
This was such a fun, comforting read with plenty of chemistry, adorable small-town vibes, and the kind of romance that feels like curling up under a blanket with something sweet fresh from the oven. 🧁💗
Sometimes you don’t need another shocking twist or unreliable narrator. Sometimes you just need two people falling in love, a cozy bakery, and a guaranteed HEA. 🥹
The Bakery on Blackberry Lane gave me all the cozy small-town charm, delicious baked goods, and grumpy x sunshine goodness I needed. 🍰🌸
Summer leaves her big-city chef life behind to open her dream bakery in Sweetbriar Cove, only to find herself butting heads with her ridiculously handsome, grumpy British landlord, Grayson. 🇬🇧🔥
And honestly? Grumpy British man + sunshine bakery owner + forced proximity + baked treats = YES PLEASE. 😍
This was such a fun, comforting read with plenty of chemistry, adorable small-town vibes, and the kind of romance that feels like curling up under a blanket with something sweet fresh from the oven. 🧁💗
Sometimes you don’t need another shocking twist or unreliable narrator. Sometimes you just need two people falling in love, a cozy bakery, and a guaranteed HEA. 🥹
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