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Escape To... The Cornish Bakery #15
Hopes & Dreams at The Cornish Bakery
Come & join us in beautiful Penworth Bay, Cornwall
Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room
with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.
In need of a change to your pace of life?
Want to escape the pressures of work?
Then contact Elsie today!
Looking for an escape and a distraction from her recent breakup, Heather Upton arrives in idyllic Penworth Bay and is immediately drawn into the heart of Elsie’s Cornish Bay Bakery.
With the cobbles beneath her feet and the sea breeze in her hair, she learns to put the past behind her and focus on the future.
When a chance encounter leads to a friendship with kind-hearted conservationist Gus and they get to know each other, Heather begins to question whether there’s a possibility of anything more.
As their relationship deepens, will a chance discovery and a reminder of the past jeopardise the love they find for each other?
Can Heather and Gus’s newfound romance withstand the interference from her ex? Or will past feelings return?
Return to Penworth Bay and be welcomed with open arms back into Elsie’s bakery family, the close-knit community of the bay, and catch up with old friends. Follow Heather as she experiences the highs and lows of moving on…
Volunteer at The Cornish Bay Bakery in exchange for a cosy room
with views across the bay, new friends and the chance to explore the magical Cornish coast.
In need of a change to your pace of life?
Want to escape the pressures of work?
Then contact Elsie today!
Looking for an escape and a distraction from her recent breakup, Heather Upton arrives in idyllic Penworth Bay and is immediately drawn into the heart of Elsie’s Cornish Bay Bakery.
With the cobbles beneath her feet and the sea breeze in her hair, she learns to put the past behind her and focus on the future.
When a chance encounter leads to a friendship with kind-hearted conservationist Gus and they get to know each other, Heather begins to question whether there’s a possibility of anything more.
As their relationship deepens, will a chance discovery and a reminder of the past jeopardise the love they find for each other?
Can Heather and Gus’s newfound romance withstand the interference from her ex? Or will past feelings return?
Return to Penworth Bay and be welcomed with open arms back into Elsie’s bakery family, the close-knit community of the bay, and catch up with old friends. Follow Heather as she experiences the highs and lows of moving on…
143 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2023
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June 16, 2025
Got to love a chippy walk on the beach date!
February 21, 2023
Spelling errors.
The spelling & grammatical errors were so bad it nearly stopped me reading it. Can't believe this was proof read & allowed to go to print.
The spelling & grammatical errors were so bad it nearly stopped me reading it. Can't believe this was proof read & allowed to go to print.
November 4, 2024
I love these books and enjoy binge reading a few, so good job I've got several to read to get me up to date.
The Cornish Bay Bakery at Penworth Bay is a bakery like no other, it's owner, Elsie has worked a system that, alongside her regular staff she has a volunteer for a month or so. The volunteer can be from anywhere, anyone needing a break from everyday life or needing a change. In fact, some of her regular staff are ex volunteers, and, indeed, most of her volunteers have stayed in the Bay, having started relationships with people they meet there.
If you like romance books, then this is the series for you! All the books are standalone stories, and can be read in any order, but are best read in the order they were published.
In this book, Heather needs a break. She's got her own company designing websites, but having recently broken up with her ex, she decides to volunteer at the bakery. She meets Gus, who works at the local nature reserve, but are things too good to be true?
The Cornish Bay Bakery at Penworth Bay is a bakery like no other, it's owner, Elsie has worked a system that, alongside her regular staff she has a volunteer for a month or so. The volunteer can be from anywhere, anyone needing a break from everyday life or needing a change. In fact, some of her regular staff are ex volunteers, and, indeed, most of her volunteers have stayed in the Bay, having started relationships with people they meet there.
If you like romance books, then this is the series for you! All the books are standalone stories, and can be read in any order, but are best read in the order they were published.
In this book, Heather needs a break. She's got her own company designing websites, but having recently broken up with her ex, she decides to volunteer at the bakery. She meets Gus, who works at the local nature reserve, but are things too good to be true?
March 13, 2023
friendship
Another amazing book about The Cornish Bakery. I have read all 15 books about the Cornish Bakery and loved every one of them. I can’t wait for book 16 to come out. All the books are different but have the same meaning family doesn’t have to be blood. It’s the people that care about you that matters. And bring in a wonderful place with love that matters. I can’t wait for book 16
Another amazing book about The Cornish Bakery. I have read all 15 books about the Cornish Bakery and loved every one of them. I can’t wait for book 16 to come out. All the books are different but have the same meaning family doesn’t have to be blood. It’s the people that care about you that matters. And bring in a wonderful place with love that matters. I can’t wait for book 16
March 22, 2023
Pleasant
Lacked depth and word variety. Annoying in parts but everyone was so very nice but to be honest a bit lacking in description. Glad I didn't pay for it and perfect for a sick afternoon.
Lacked depth and word variety. Annoying in parts but everyone was so very nice but to be honest a bit lacking in description. Glad I didn't pay for it and perfect for a sick afternoon.
March 30, 2023
Hopes & Dreams at The Cornish Bakery (Book 15)
I cannot believe I have read 15 books about the Cornish Bakery Family. Just a chance pick on the list and I was hooked. I can thoroughly recommend you read them, in order or they won’t be as good. Thank you Sarah Hope x
I cannot believe I have read 15 books about the Cornish Bakery Family. Just a chance pick on the list and I was hooked. I can thoroughly recommend you read them, in order or they won’t be as good. Thank you Sarah Hope x
April 8, 2023
I love being back in Elsie's bakery this time its Heather who needs a break after her boyfriend dumps her via voicemail. She meets Gus who is also coming out of a relationship after his ex broke up with him. It's a quick read and escapism from life.
February 12, 2023
So disappointed in this book, it was full of typo errors and spelling mistakes, I think there were errors on each page had definitely not been proof read.
February 13, 2023
A new volunteer has arrived at The Cornish Bakery, Heather has come to Penworth Bay to escape her breakup from her boyfriend.
February 16, 2023
Just lovely
Every bakery book never fails to make me smile 😃. This latest is no exception. I love the bakery family and the bay. I wanted to be there while I was reading this
Every bakery book never fails to make me smile 😃. This latest is no exception. I love the bakery family and the bay. I wanted to be there while I was reading this
February 17, 2023
A lovely story as usual but it was very short. I'd love for the read to be longer and with some unexpected events.
The typos were frustrating proof reading should be vital.
The typos were frustrating proof reading should be vital.
February 17, 2023
just heartwarming
I love this series! The stories are a joy to read, the people are real and the seaside is perfect. I always smile when I finish reading, always a happy ending.
I love this series! The stories are a joy to read, the people are real and the seaside is perfect. I always smile when I finish reading, always a happy ending.
February 18, 2023
Love these books, but this one was just too short.
February 19, 2023
Disappointed with this one, it was so similar to previous books. They are all getting a bit the same, not sure if I will continue with the series.
February 23, 2023
Enjoyed it again
Loving the stories and the characters too. Easy reading and looking forward to see how this all ends. Loving it.
Loving the stories and the characters too. Easy reading and looking forward to see how this all ends. Loving it.
November 12, 2023
Cheesy, predictable but love this series!!
December 26, 2023
Another great read from Sarah Hope
This series is such a nice comforting one. And each one links to the next in the series, very cleverly. Recommended to all.
This series is such a nice comforting one. And each one links to the next in the series, very cleverly. Recommended to all.
April 23, 2024
This was a great book , I've read all the previous books and found this one even better. It could also be read on its own.
May 31, 2024
A lovely story.
This is the next book in the Cornish Bakery series. This is about Heather and Gus and their finding love in the bay.
This is the next book in the Cornish Bakery series. This is about Heather and Gus and their finding love in the bay.
August 24, 2025
Sarah Hope has done it again. Another riveting read, keept me hooked from start to finish, another brilliant read. Can't wait to read the next one.
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