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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
72 books2,686 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.
May 19, 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 ***
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 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.
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!
July 14, 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.
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 😇)
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!!!
December 30, 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
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.
July 25, 2026
Very cute, tbh I forgot to say I finished this so I can’t remember LOL
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!
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!!
September 17, 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.
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,....
May 22, 2017
A sweet love story that is light-hearted and feel-good...
I went into All For You excited by the blurb. It sounded like an endearing chick lit rom com. I'm going to go about this swiftly - there were elements that I loved and there were parts that weren't my cup of tea. I'm not someone that only loves Insta-Love or slow-burn, but I am someone that needs a good pace. It's such a pity that two thirds of this book are just slow and dare I say— draggy. It felt like I was in the fast lane stuck behind a slow geriatric driver. Tedious. There wasn't much plot development happening and the little character development that did take place didn't really make me fall in love with neither Grayson, nor Summer. There was no teasing and tickling... there was one VERY tame sort of kiss, but that was it. Yes, I'm a book whore. I'm a book nymphomaniac... kind off. A little. Point is, that very little happened in the first two thirds of this book - and that was so very disappointing because there was so much promise. So much potential. However, one thing I'll give Melody Grace— once that slow as hell driver buggered off, FML, things really took off!
Like I said, I wasn't a massive fan of either the hero or heroine in this story... until things picked up pace. Not because they were shagging left, right and centre. For me the sex is actually rather tame and lacks je ne sais quoi, given how broody Grayson comes across - I expected him to be feral in the sack. But, he was just good. Not great. Just good. There weren't any passions boiling over and scalding me. Anyway, Grayson did grow on me eventually, as did Summer. It really felt like they had so much more to give, they felt like they were reigned in and tightly controlled. Summer has so much passion for her baking, and yet that doesn't come through into her love life until much later on in the story. Given Grayson's past experience with love, I can understand his broodiness to some extent, but in all honesty there are times that he's just a knob. Plain and simple. Fo r a guy that doesn't like games and drama he sure knows how to brew it with the whole - I want you... Stay away. Jesus, talk about whiplash - maybe that's why Summer is so blasé about going after him at first.
Okay, that was the first two thirds of the book. The last third... it was like being in a Grand Prix. Grayson and Summer's relationship literally zooms, a little too fast considering how long it took them to get their act together and even have a proper smooch. I don't know what happened, but all of a sudden it was like someone spiked them with viagra and they were off. I dunno, it felt odd to me because they went from tame to actually rather hot. However, the hotter the sex got the more you lost the emotional connection. Not that it was that strong in the first place. In all honesty, I blame the third person narrative from the dual perspectives. It took away from the emotional build up. Pity. I really feel that had this story been told from first person relatively, it would've been AMAZING. Also, Grayson goes from sounding American to English... to American... being British, it made me struggle with his dialogue. But, that's whatever. annoying, but whatever.
All in all, despite my serious bitch about the book, it was a good light-hearted read. I would've saved this book for a holiday read. In fact, this book will make a wonderfully light and easy holiday read. I feel like I need to read it again because I really want to love it. I want to get to know Grayson. I finished the last page and I didn't feel like I had any insight into his person, with the exception of his crappy time with love. This was a sweet story and I think that it'll be greatly loved by readers that prefer a feel-good, light-hearted rom com, as apposed to my general dark romance inclination.
I went into All For You excited by the blurb. It sounded like an endearing chick lit rom com. I'm going to go about this swiftly - there were elements that I loved and there were parts that weren't my cup of tea. I'm not someone that only loves Insta-Love or slow-burn, but I am someone that needs a good pace. It's such a pity that two thirds of this book are just slow and dare I say— draggy. It felt like I was in the fast lane stuck behind a slow geriatric driver. Tedious. There wasn't much plot development happening and the little character development that did take place didn't really make me fall in love with neither Grayson, nor Summer. There was no teasing and tickling... there was one VERY tame sort of kiss, but that was it. Yes, I'm a book whore. I'm a book nymphomaniac... kind off. A little. Point is, that very little happened in the first two thirds of this book - and that was so very disappointing because there was so much promise. So much potential. However, one thing I'll give Melody Grace— once that slow as hell driver buggered off, FML, things really took off!
Like I said, I wasn't a massive fan of either the hero or heroine in this story... until things picked up pace. Not because they were shagging left, right and centre. For me the sex is actually rather tame and lacks je ne sais quoi, given how broody Grayson comes across - I expected him to be feral in the sack. But, he was just good. Not great. Just good. There weren't any passions boiling over and scalding me. Anyway, Grayson did grow on me eventually, as did Summer. It really felt like they had so much more to give, they felt like they were reigned in and tightly controlled. Summer has so much passion for her baking, and yet that doesn't come through into her love life until much later on in the story. Given Grayson's past experience with love, I can understand his broodiness to some extent, but in all honesty there are times that he's just a knob. Plain and simple. Fo r a guy that doesn't like games and drama he sure knows how to brew it with the whole - I want you... Stay away. Jesus, talk about whiplash - maybe that's why Summer is so blasé about going after him at first.
Okay, that was the first two thirds of the book. The last third... it was like being in a Grand Prix. Grayson and Summer's relationship literally zooms, a little too fast considering how long it took them to get their act together and even have a proper smooch. I don't know what happened, but all of a sudden it was like someone spiked them with viagra and they were off. I dunno, it felt odd to me because they went from tame to actually rather hot. However, the hotter the sex got the more you lost the emotional connection. Not that it was that strong in the first place. In all honesty, I blame the third person narrative from the dual perspectives. It took away from the emotional build up. Pity. I really feel that had this story been told from first person relatively, it would've been AMAZING. Also, Grayson goes from sounding American to English... to American... being British, it made me struggle with his dialogue. But, that's whatever. annoying, but whatever.
All in all, despite my serious bitch about the book, it was a good light-hearted read. I would've saved this book for a holiday read. In fact, this book will make a wonderfully light and easy holiday read. I feel like I need to read it again because I really want to love it. I want to get to know Grayson. I finished the last page and I didn't feel like I had any insight into his person, with the exception of his crappy time with love. This was a sweet story and I think that it'll be greatly loved by readers that prefer a feel-good, light-hearted rom com, as apposed to my general dark romance inclination.
May 20, 2017
Once again, Melody Grace brings us more fabulous characters to fall in love with in the new release in her Sweetbriar Cove series, All for You. She once more delivers a heartwarming romance that will make your heart quiver and swoon.
Summer has always lived in the shadow of her mother, a well-known celebrity chef who has always been self-absorbed. But although she followed her footsteps into the kitchen, Summer was never interested in fame. She just simply wanted to open a bakery and find a life of her own. So when she discovers the perfect location to make her career dreams come true, Summer knows it's time to take the leap. But she never anticipates what happens to her heart when she meets her new landlord, Grayson. Despite the glow of light Summer shines into his life as well, Grayson battles with the overwhelming urge to let another woman inside, especially after being hurt in the past. He prefers to maintain his rigid schedule with every moment of his day mapped out. But as he watches Summer focus on turning her dream into a reality, Grayson is unable to ignore the flutter in his own heart as he senses the connection their two souls share. Will Summer be able to break down the walls Grayson has erected around his heart and show him how to open his unyielding world and let her love finally encompass him?
I absolutely loved Grayson and Summer. From the moment they met, the electricity of attraction magnetically sparks between them, despite Grayson’s concerted effort to ignore it. And to witness the transformation of Summer’s strength as she learns to overcome the interference of her mother's overbearing nature and express herself was so compelling and inspiring. Page after page, I found myself wishing I lived in Sweetbriar Cove feeling the ocean breeze and spending time with some wonderful new friends, and certainly devouring Summer's fabulous pasties. All of the support characters also added such a loving and comfortable element to this story. I do certainly look forward to returning to Sweetbriar Cover and reading their stories as well.
All for You is a sweet story of finding love with some hot steamy romance entangled within. I really enjoyed the connection shared between Grayson and Summer and loved the inclusion of the baking and yummy pastries. But this story left me drooling for more than just Summer’s sweets. So no matter if you are new to Melody Grace or have read her stories in the past, you are going to fall in love with All for You. This is such a fantastic addition to her Sweetbriar Cove series.
Although All for You is book 2, it can be read as a standalone. But once you have had a glimmer into the lives of these characters, you won't want to stop with just one book.
Summer has always lived in the shadow of her mother, a well-known celebrity chef who has always been self-absorbed. But although she followed her footsteps into the kitchen, Summer was never interested in fame. She just simply wanted to open a bakery and find a life of her own. So when she discovers the perfect location to make her career dreams come true, Summer knows it's time to take the leap. But she never anticipates what happens to her heart when she meets her new landlord, Grayson. Despite the glow of light Summer shines into his life as well, Grayson battles with the overwhelming urge to let another woman inside, especially after being hurt in the past. He prefers to maintain his rigid schedule with every moment of his day mapped out. But as he watches Summer focus on turning her dream into a reality, Grayson is unable to ignore the flutter in his own heart as he senses the connection their two souls share. Will Summer be able to break down the walls Grayson has erected around his heart and show him how to open his unyielding world and let her love finally encompass him?
I absolutely loved Grayson and Summer. From the moment they met, the electricity of attraction magnetically sparks between them, despite Grayson’s concerted effort to ignore it. And to witness the transformation of Summer’s strength as she learns to overcome the interference of her mother's overbearing nature and express herself was so compelling and inspiring. Page after page, I found myself wishing I lived in Sweetbriar Cove feeling the ocean breeze and spending time with some wonderful new friends, and certainly devouring Summer's fabulous pasties. All of the support characters also added such a loving and comfortable element to this story. I do certainly look forward to returning to Sweetbriar Cover and reading their stories as well.
All for You is a sweet story of finding love with some hot steamy romance entangled within. I really enjoyed the connection shared between Grayson and Summer and loved the inclusion of the baking and yummy pastries. But this story left me drooling for more than just Summer’s sweets. So no matter if you are new to Melody Grace or have read her stories in the past, you are going to fall in love with All for You. This is such a fantastic addition to her Sweetbriar Cove series.
Although All for You is book 2, it can be read as a standalone. But once you have had a glimmer into the lives of these characters, you won't want to stop with just one book.
May 22, 2017
If you have read Meant to Be, the first book in the series, then you will remember Summer as Poppy's best friend who was working herself to exhaustion as a pastry chef in a high New York restaurant. As All for You opens, we see exactly what Summer's life is like as the head chef verbally abuses everyone in earshot in the kitchen and acts like a tyrant. When he forces Summer to cut her visit to the Cape short with ridiculous demands, she finds herself questioning whether a different life might be a better option for her.
When she returns to New York, she can't stop thinking about the rundown little shop she stumbled across while she was visiting her bestie. For years, Summer has been making plans to open her own bakery, but who says it can't be in a seaside tourist town rather than in the hustle and bustle of the city? Besides if she goes back, she just may find the tall dark and British hottie she encountered last time she was there...
Grayson is the definition of reserved with a stiff upper lip. He made some poor decisions in the past that caused him a lot of emotional and financial stress, so now he enjoys a quiet life running his bookstore with no extravagant lifestyle and no unnecessary complications. One beautiful and vivacious brunette is threatening the balance he has achieved in his life, and he both loves and hates it. That leads to a pretty tumultuous ride for Summer as Grayson goes very hot where they have some fun only to immediately go cold and return to reserved detached persona. At first she thinks she can bring him around, but her heart is on the line when she realizes the war Grayson is waging with himself is all too real and he may not be willing to ever take a chance on what could be. Add in the pressure of getting the bakery up and running, planning down to the last detail to try to have a successful opening while escaping the overbearing steamroller that is her celebrity chef mother who wants to take all the glory and spotlight of Summer's success for herself and Summer is wondering if she can ever just have a little piece of happiness all her own.
All for You was a quick read with a slow burn that quickly combusted. I have to admit it took me a while to warm up to Grayson with his hot and cold mood swings, but I loved Summer! She is optimistic, lighthearted and determined to find her place in the world on her own terms. I just wished I could have stepped into the pages to taste some of the yummy treats she whipped up because they sounded amazing!
When she returns to New York, she can't stop thinking about the rundown little shop she stumbled across while she was visiting her bestie. For years, Summer has been making plans to open her own bakery, but who says it can't be in a seaside tourist town rather than in the hustle and bustle of the city? Besides if she goes back, she just may find the tall dark and British hottie she encountered last time she was there...
Grayson is the definition of reserved with a stiff upper lip. He made some poor decisions in the past that caused him a lot of emotional and financial stress, so now he enjoys a quiet life running his bookstore with no extravagant lifestyle and no unnecessary complications. One beautiful and vivacious brunette is threatening the balance he has achieved in his life, and he both loves and hates it. That leads to a pretty tumultuous ride for Summer as Grayson goes very hot where they have some fun only to immediately go cold and return to reserved detached persona. At first she thinks she can bring him around, but her heart is on the line when she realizes the war Grayson is waging with himself is all too real and he may not be willing to ever take a chance on what could be. Add in the pressure of getting the bakery up and running, planning down to the last detail to try to have a successful opening while escaping the overbearing steamroller that is her celebrity chef mother who wants to take all the glory and spotlight of Summer's success for herself and Summer is wondering if she can ever just have a little piece of happiness all her own.
All for You was a quick read with a slow burn that quickly combusted. I have to admit it took me a while to warm up to Grayson with his hot and cold mood swings, but I loved Summer! She is optimistic, lighthearted and determined to find her place in the world on her own terms. I just wished I could have stepped into the pages to taste some of the yummy treats she whipped up because they sounded amazing!
June 22, 2017
All For You (Sweetbriar Cove #2) by Melody Grace is a feel good delicious novel with a lovely heroine chef/baker, and a gruff, bearded British hero who owns a book store just because he wants to own a book store. This is a perfect read for anyone who enjoys small town contemporary romance. You also might have a craving for dessert as the heroine tries to open a bakery, even though the odds may be against her, which includes a Martha Stewart type mother who thinks of only herself and not her daughter, who wants to be a success, but not the spotlight.
Summer works for one of the most respect chefs in the industry. She spends most of her time cooking at a restaurant in the city, but doesn’t reap the rewards. Her mother is a celebrity in the cooking and home decorating world, who never has had a kind word for Summer. But Summer is pretty well rounded and rolls with the punches. When she delivers one of her homemade wedding cakes to Sweetbriar Cove, she has an epiphany. She wants to quit her job and open a bakery in the Cove. The man who owns the building, and came make her dreams a reality is Grayson, a transplant on the UK who runs a book store in town. Grayson has a very stringent lifestyle and refuses to budge when it comes to his time. He’s the complete opposite of Summer because she’s very optimistic and excited to do new things. Grayson gives her some attitude, but when she tempts him with her decadent desserts and pastries, he quickly changes his tune.
Because Summer is so lovable and an amazing baker, Grayson falls for her charms. They soon engage in a hot and heavy affair while she gets her bakery ready for the masses. But there are a few bumps in the road for these two because Grayson is so set in his ways. He begins to frustrate Summer, and she in turn because more stressed, especially when her mother shows up out of the blue with TV cameras to give her the spotlight she needs, regardless of Summer’s wants and needs. Not only does Summer have to put her foot down when it comes to her mother, but figure out a way to accept Grayson’s quirks. But is he willing to sacrifice on his end in order for a future with Summer?
All For You is a sweet and sexy breezy type of romance that will keep you smiling until the last page. Summer is a joy, while Grayson is a bit too gruff, and at times selfish. But when he realizes he may lose the best thing in his life- Summer, he eventually comes around. He does a bit of a groveling, which will please readers, especially by the end.
For a feel good romance that will make you sigh in happiness, do try All for You.
Summer works for one of the most respect chefs in the industry. She spends most of her time cooking at a restaurant in the city, but doesn’t reap the rewards. Her mother is a celebrity in the cooking and home decorating world, who never has had a kind word for Summer. But Summer is pretty well rounded and rolls with the punches. When she delivers one of her homemade wedding cakes to Sweetbriar Cove, she has an epiphany. She wants to quit her job and open a bakery in the Cove. The man who owns the building, and came make her dreams a reality is Grayson, a transplant on the UK who runs a book store in town. Grayson has a very stringent lifestyle and refuses to budge when it comes to his time. He’s the complete opposite of Summer because she’s very optimistic and excited to do new things. Grayson gives her some attitude, but when she tempts him with her decadent desserts and pastries, he quickly changes his tune.
Because Summer is so lovable and an amazing baker, Grayson falls for her charms. They soon engage in a hot and heavy affair while she gets her bakery ready for the masses. But there are a few bumps in the road for these two because Grayson is so set in his ways. He begins to frustrate Summer, and she in turn because more stressed, especially when her mother shows up out of the blue with TV cameras to give her the spotlight she needs, regardless of Summer’s wants and needs. Not only does Summer have to put her foot down when it comes to her mother, but figure out a way to accept Grayson’s quirks. But is he willing to sacrifice on his end in order for a future with Summer?
All For You is a sweet and sexy breezy type of romance that will keep you smiling until the last page. Summer is a joy, while Grayson is a bit too gruff, and at times selfish. But when he realizes he may lose the best thing in his life- Summer, he eventually comes around. He does a bit of a groveling, which will please readers, especially by the end.
For a feel good romance that will make you sigh in happiness, do try All for You.
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