Blessings on State Street

by Rachael Bloome

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Begin your visit to Blessings Bay with this introductory novel that sets the story in motion. Fall in love with the town and characters who will instantly feel like friends. Continue your reading journey with The Unexpected Inn (Book 1).

A Victorian cottage on the coast. An unexpected housemate. And a second chance at love and belonging.

Still grieving her husband’s passing, Abigail Preston wants nothing to do with Christmas. In search of peace and solitude, she retreats to Blessings Bay—a charming small town where her husband secretly owned a beach house. The only problem? A ruggedly handsome houseguest is already living in her seaside sanctuary.

Hiding from a painful past, Logan Mathews is content keeping to himself as the caretaker of a friend’s coastal cottage—until an alluring stranger turns his world upside down.

Determined to avoid both heartbreak and holiday cheer, they strike a truce: no Christmas, no complications, and definitely no falling in love.

But in Blessings Bay, where the Christmas lights sparkle brighter, the locals welcome you like family, and a mysterious little boy named Max reminds them what truly matters, even the most guarded hearts can’t resist the magic of the season.

From USA Today bestselling author Rachael Bloome comes a heartwarming holiday love story about hope, healing, and finding home when you least expect it. Perfect for fans of Jenny Hale, RaeAnne Thayne, and Debbie Macomber.

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Book Details

Genre

Women’s Fiction

Subgenre

Beach, Military, Small Town

Series

A Blessings Bay • Book 0

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

September 24, 2022

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novella

Sensitive Themes

Child abuse/endangerment, Grief or loss of a loved one, Miscarriage or infertility

Representation

Adoption or foster-care representation, BIPOC main character / cast, Veteran/military service representation

Christmas Story that could read anytime of the year!

Superior to a Hallmark movie with well developed characters, rich settings, and story lines. Very enjoyable for a lighter read

Love

Cute easy read. Predictably adorable. Finished in two sittings. It’s nice to read a book you do not have to figure out

Nice Christian love story! The ups and downs of healing and then trusting in someone was incredible.

The cast of characters were very interesting and grew on you the more you read! I wish this story would have never ended!

Loved it till ....

Great read. Love it but really no ending.I guess you need to get the next book to see the ending. She seemed to continue the story so its I guess a to be continued story

Blessings on State Street

I really enjoyed this story about Abigail and Logan. Abby's husband Donnie and Logan were military buddies. Donnie died while serving and Logan was medically discharged. When Donnie inherited a home, he let Logan live there. After he died, Abby found out about the home. She went to check it out and found Logan living there. She tazed him. They decided to share the home. Mutual feelings developed. Abby kept catching a boy climbing her tree which wasn't safe. He was a foster child staying down the block after his father disappeared while fishing. One night they had to rescue him. He told them his family left for the night and he was supposed to stay home alone. Abby and Logan took him in. Social Services gets involved. Abby was approved to be a foster parent so she is allowed to keep Max. The whole town rallies to give him a special Christmas. Initially Abby didn't even want to celebrate Christmas. They all get in the Christmas mood. Suffice to say this will be a HEA. Abby has plans to open a BnB and Logan will be right beside her with Max.