Bakery at Bella Beach

Bella Beach #2

by Kate Wentworth

54-year-old Ava Lewis had a plan. After years of growing someone else’s business, she was finally going to get the chance to be her own boss. But all her plans fell apart before her eyes leaving her with no job, no prospects, and her dream of owning her own bakery in the dust.

Then her best friend, Emma, inherits a cottage in Bella Beach. Desperate for a chance to get away from the rumor mill and her shattered life, Ava volunteers to go along to help her friend set up her new life. After all, she can job hunt from anywhere.

A chance encounter leads to new opportunities. But will Ava be able to let go of old dreams in order to embrace new ones?

Welcome to Bella Beach! A charming town with a host of delightful characters and unforgettable stories. Where secrets abound, friendships are formed, and love is waiting to be uncovered.

Cottage at Bella Beach – Book 1
Christmas at Bella Beach – Novella 1.5
Bakery at Bella Beach – Book 2
Bookshop at Bella Beach – Book 3
Lighthouse at Bella Beach – Book 4
Secrets of Bella Beach – Book 5
Return to Bella Beach – Book 6
Wedding at Bella Beach – Book 7

Genres: Novella, Fiction, Romance, Friendship

161 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 23, 2023

Reviews

[Doris Ware · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series

[Cambria Alford · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5⭐️s… This one wasn’t quite as good as the first… it repeated itself A LOT and that was getting pretty annoying. I also think the editing could be better. However, there’s just enough of a question mark on some topics and the books appear to end on cliffhangers, so I would probably read the next one.

[Rose Grabowski · Rating 5 out of 5]

We continue to follow four friends as they work through some challenges. It's Ava's turn. She lost her job at a Portland bakery and has been having trouble finding a new one. She heads down to Bella Beach to help her friend settle in and regroup. An opportunity comes up tat would be a dream come true but is it worth the risk? This is a very enjoyable series, and I am looking forward to the next one.

[Dianna Peck · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great story

Totally loving this series! Love each character , each with their own unique personality that makes these books so wonderful. I can't wait for the next book coming in April, although I wish it was march.
Kate Wentworth is a wonderful author and highly recommend all her books. I hope she writes many, many more stories.

[Judy Hardwick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a great story

line as we continue to get to know 4 women who have been friends since college... With all of them at a crossroads in t heir life, it's exciting to see which direction they take!
LOT of editing issues in this book took away from my reading enjoyment... Hopefullythings were edited better in the next one[s].

[Hannah Louise Catherall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving seeing this series develop further after loving the first one, I enjoy Ava as a character and was so happy when she returned to Bella Beach with Emma, these are a great duo and the dreams of Ava’s bakery remains alive, will the Pink Pigeon be Ava’s or will something else drag her back to Portland?

I’m really rooting for Bella Beach’s Pink Pigeon.

[Donna Duggins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reaching for a dream

Always wanting to own a bakery and giving your 20 years of life to it. You are used and then fired. So you finally find a place to have your dream but it’s not a sure thing. Such are life choices.

[Shannon Binegar-Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

So good

I think I liked this one even more than book one. The mystery of the family secret keeps unfolding bit by bit. Ava has a big decision to make. Hoping she makes the best choice.

[Lynette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bakery at Bella Beach

This was a great story and storyline great characters. It's a story that gives u hope in Ava's life in both personal and business life. I would recommend for all to read

[Carol Engler · Rating 5 out of 5]

series continues

Bella Beach had brought peace to Emma and Ava. Then a few things happened to cause them concern. But their new and old friends are there to help them through this next trial .

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read the six books in this series in less than 2 days! They are wonderful! And now I have to wait over 5 months until the next one comes out!!! I was really engaged in the stories, the characters, and their lives.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of surprises in this one. Love how these stories are all intertwined. started the next installment last night.

[Cyndy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun series

Strong characters, great story and I've read 3 of them in two days! Can't seem to put them down! Highly recommended

[Patsy K Everhart · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am loving this series. Can't wait to start the 3rd one. I am thinking that Claire will be moving to Bella Beach next and opening her own bookstore.

[Cathie Leger-Lami]

Three down four to go. Love this series.

[Georgianne Landy-Kordis AUTHOR - ARTIST]

I loved the characters and have been following this series for a while now and waiting for the next book.

[Jordan Nicholas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great book in the series! I love how we get to hear from all the characters so we don’t have to miss them from one book to the next. (I hope Ethan stays the heck away for good)

[Abigail · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that this book picked up right where the other book left off. Just like the last book, I was able to fall right into the story line and felt like I was one of the girls, doing life with them as they were with each other. Loved the whole book.

[Christina Pessia · Rating 4 out of 5]

another cute quick read

Fast and easy to read! Super cute and fun! Beach read! Enjoyed the 2nd book and can’t wait to read book 3!

[Judith Ziobro · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nice relaxing series to follow. I enjoyed both books will be starting the 3rd

[Jenny Mason · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sweet second part to the Bella Beach series.

[Terri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, likeable characters, a little romance, humor, excitement. I just wish they didn't end with a little cliff hanger.

[Joanne Bandfield-Freeman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun

Another great book in this series. Fun seeing how their lives are moving. I will definitely be reading the rest. Have to find out what happens to them all.

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not really my sort of read. It was o.k though. 3☆