The Unexpected Inn

by Rachael Bloome

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Perfect for fans of feel-good fiction, second chance romance, and stories brimming with community and hope, The Unexpected Inn welcomes you to a seaside town you’ll never want to leave.

Abigail Preston never imagined she’d own a boutique inn by the beach, let alone juggle life as a foster mom while falling for her late husband’s best friend. Just as her life begins to feel whole again, an uninvited guest arrives and threatens to unravel everything.

The only bright spot? A visit from her best friend, Nadia.

Fresh off a humiliating breakup, Nadia Chopra is done dating the wrong men. This time, she’ll follow her aunt’s matchmaking advice. But when she meets Evan Blake—a rugged surfer with a sweet tooth—her heart has other ideas. He’s the last man who should tempt her… and the only one she can’t resist.

Evan is determined to protect his mother’s saltwater taffy legacy, not risk his heart on romance. But when Nadia blows into town like a summer storm, her fiery spirit and unwavering honesty are impossible to ignore.

In Blessings Bay, where meddling townspeople love to play matchmaker, two friends will discover that happily ever after isn’t always about finding the perfect match—it’s about finding the one who feels like home.

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Book Details

Genre

Women’s Fiction

Subgenre

Beach, Military, Small Town

Series

A Blessings Bay • Book 1

Audience

Adult

Bell Peppers

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Profanity

1 None

Violence

1 None

Drugs, Alcohol, Tobacco

1 None

Publication Date

April 29, 2024

Language Versions

English

Fiction Form

Novel

Sensitive Themes

Adultery or infidelity, Grief or loss of a loved one, Medical procedures/hospitalization, Miscarriage or infertility

Representation

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

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My heart is full I have been happy sad crying and laughing when reading this story I loved loved it can’t wait to read the next one 💞

Unexpected and UpliftingIy Wonderful!

A fun and joyous romp through sand, surf and Blessings Bay where there are no strangers, only people you haven't met yet. As Abby readies the Inn for its first guest, travel blogger Serena Scott, she enlists best friend, Nadia Chopra, for moral support. There are more twists than Tammy's Taffy. Like Book 1, a taser makes an appearance (it's not the same taser. FY I).If you love small towns, quirky characters and plots with mone twista than California's Coastal Highway, you will love The Unexpected Inn.

Romantic and still not avoiding every day issues

Two romances with a little drama and a child make for an interesting story. We've grown to expect amazing stories from Rachael Bloome. I can't wait for the next one.

Joyful and poignant

Thank goodness Max wasn't taken away. I wondered and worried just how he would be able to stay with Abby and Logan. Fiction it may be but as Serena said in her review, the "people" of Blessings Bay take you to their heart and dear readers, that includes us.

An Exceptional Inn

Blessings Bay is where you want to go and stay in a certain special Inn. A great story, romance and some mystery lots of fun too! I highly recommend this book for a very enjoyable and entertaining read!