Sweet Melody: A Seabrook Romance

This is a sweet romance that starts out as employer/employee, builds into friendship and finally blossoms into romance. Lindsay is hard-working and focused on fulfilling her dreams. Rhett is trying to get over the loss of a dream and figure out what comes next. The blending of these characters suits this story so well. Rhett's family is unpleasant, but eventually they try to do the right thing. Lindsay is a bit trusting, but doesn't have many options. They both experience a lot of growth and I

Sweet Melody is one of those books that is full of whimsy and has just the right amount of sweetness without giving you a toothache. Lindsay is the owner of a bakery in the small coastal town of Seabrook in the Pacific Northwest. She’s devoted her life to continuing her parents’ legacy even if it means losing herself along the way. Rhett is the son of a wealthy businessman and restauranteur. With his song writing career dwindling, he leaves Nashville I hopes of pleasing his father in the family business. He is tasked with scoping out Seabrook as a new opportunity, but he doesn’t anticipate his connection with Lindsay. This was such a whimsical and heartfelt read. That’s not to say it was without drama and hardship because it definitely was. I just got so wrapped up in both Lindsay and Rhett as well as all of the baked goods! One of my favorite characters was actually Catherine. She’s that strong, independent friend that’s 100% looking out for Lindsay and refuses to back down. I loved that she was always the voice of reason but still comes around when it matters most. Overall, if you’re looking for a light-hearted romance that also features som delectable desserts, this will be up your alley. Thank you to Just Read Tours and the author for providing a review copy. This did not influence my review. All opinions are my own.

What I Loved: This story is set in a bakery, and I loved how much of the story really surrounded this store. It was fun to read about the relationship between the two characters and how it grew during experiences there! How I Felt: I love a sweet story, and that's totally what Sweet Melody is! Lindsay owns her bakery and has fallen on some hard times. She's got new competitors to deal with, a barista who can't work due to an injury, and some cruddy reviews to top it off. Her dream of owning her own food truck keeps getting further away with every setback. Then, Rhett shows up with his barista skills, and Lindsay hires him to save the day. The relationship was definitely a slow-burn. The two characters have personal backgrounds that they struggle with, and it makes them open up hesitantly. Their characters do have some wonderful chemistry, and it was a sweet relationship that you just need to see work out in the end. It's a clean romance, with a feel-good story that's perfect for a summer read by the pool! I listened to the audio version of this book, and I really enjoyed it! It thought the narration was well-done and drew me into the story! I was provided an advanced listener's copy of this book for free. I am leaving my review voluntarily.