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Small Town Matchmaker #2
Fondness for the Baker
Their ages working against them, will Martha and Joel open themselves to a second chance at love? Widowed at a young age, Martha Cooley has kept to herself for far too long. She admired Crystal Springs baker from afar, and they even got together once. Pressure from the town matchmaker became unbearable, and the two called it off. Unassuming baker, Joel Evans has loved Martha for as long as he can remember. Beaten to the punch by another man, he stepped away. When the time was right, he courted the woman he believed to be his soulmate. After undue outside interference, their relationship soured. Now Joel wants to give it another chance. He's willing to risk everything to court the quiet widow, but isn't convinced of her commitment. Will they ever get another chance to be together? Or will their second chance pass them by? Author's This is a heartwarming historical novella with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhangers. It is a clean and wholesome story with nothing more than hugs, kisses, and holding hands.
118 pages, Paperback
Published May 12, 2023
About the author
Cheryl Wright
147 books85 followersBeing a writer can be... interesting.
Walking down the street and watching people go about their day-to-day life, but thinking strange, even dangerous things.
I still clearly remember the day I stood at the traffic lights in downtown Melbourne. There she was, sitting in her car, waiting for the lights to change green. Tapping her fingers impatiently.
Something inside my head went off. Kaboom! An idea formed, and became the beginning of a novel.
Instead of sitting patiently at the lights, she was nervous, extremely anxious as she was being pursued by killers. The next thing she knew, an angry, crazy man was slamming her windscreen with a sledgehammer and she was running for her life.
Yes, the life of a writer is quite unique.
Walking down the street and watching people go about their day-to-day life, but thinking strange, even dangerous things.
I still clearly remember the day I stood at the traffic lights in downtown Melbourne. There she was, sitting in her car, waiting for the lights to change green. Tapping her fingers impatiently.
Something inside my head went off. Kaboom! An idea formed, and became the beginning of a novel.
Instead of sitting patiently at the lights, she was nervous, extremely anxious as she was being pursued by killers. The next thing she knew, an angry, crazy man was slamming her windscreen with a sledgehammer and she was running for her life.
Yes, the life of a writer is quite unique.
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May 9, 2023
Fondness for the Baker is the second installment from the Small Town Matchmaker series by Cheryl Wright. I adored this tale. I quickly understood Martha from the start and felt a connection to her. It was fun to see her interacting with Joel. I thought it was a wonderful book to read on love, hope and second chances. I loved this beautiful and quick story.
Five plus stars is what I am giving Fondness for the Baker. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read historical romance novellas. I will be eagerly awaiting the third installment from Cheryl Wright’s Small Town Matchmaker series, Affection for the Doctor.
I received a digital copy of Fondness for the Baker from the author, but was not required to write a review, nor a positive one. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
Five plus stars is what I am giving Fondness for the Baker. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read historical romance novellas. I will be eagerly awaiting the third installment from Cheryl Wright’s Small Town Matchmaker series, Affection for the Doctor.
I received a digital copy of Fondness for the Baker from the author, but was not required to write a review, nor a positive one. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
May 25, 2023
This is a sweet and heartwarming story of a couple who, although they are no longer starry eyed teenagers, have been in love with each other for years but life events got in the way. This is Martha and Joel's story, and the character development is outstanding. Martha is a widow having lost her husband as a result of a heart attack. Joel is the the baker for the town of Crystal Springs. Even though they have interference from the town's matchmaker, will Joel be able to convince Martha of his love for her and will Martha let go of her fears and accept and return Joel's love? Will there be a HEA? Be sure and read this great story to find out; I know you will enjoy it as much as I did.
May 13, 2023
Having loved Martha from a distance for too many years to count, despite her having married then losing her husband to a heart attack along with Dennis, the self proclaimed matchmaker actually driving them apart, Joel’s love never wavered. And even though he knew she had feelings for him, were those feelings strong enough to finally be allowed into her safely guarded heart? Would they both wait until it was too late, miss that window of opportunity? Another heart reaching book by this amazing author!
May 19, 2023
True love never dies
Even when the two people in love fight the feeling! Martha and Joel have loved each other for many years. Unfortunately, life’s circumstances kept then apart. When Martha became a widow, Joel knew he had to make a choice. His choice was to give Martha time to grieve, and then he would he would show her how much he still loved her. Getting Martha to get past her fears would not be an easy task for Joel, however!
Even when the two people in love fight the feeling! Martha and Joel have loved each other for many years. Unfortunately, life’s circumstances kept then apart. When Martha became a widow, Joel knew he had to make a choice. His choice was to give Martha time to grieve, and then he would he would show her how much he still loved her. Getting Martha to get past her fears would not be an easy task for Joel, however!
July 26, 2023
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É uma leitura F(. . .), desculpe pela palavra, eu amei 🖤. . .
Amei! Quem não ama um padeiro, que faz pastel de nata. Mesmo que a fofoca tenha separado, o que é para estar junto, fica junto no final. O importante é manter o segredo, para que a felicidade ocorra, e a luz venha com dois corações para completar o que existe 🥰🤭 que venha o próximo livro. . . Boa Leitura 😘
August 16, 2023
Joel and Martha
This a short and cute tale of two people who have loved each other from afar for ages. They were even courting and planning a wedding a couple years ago. The mercantile owner fancies himself the town matchmaker pushed until the stress broke them up. Now a couple years later they are rediscovering the love they’ve always had. You will enjoy discovering how they find their way to a happily ever after.
This a short and cute tale of two people who have loved each other from afar for ages. They were even courting and planning a wedding a couple years ago. The mercantile owner fancies himself the town matchmaker pushed until the stress broke them up. Now a couple years later they are rediscovering the love they’ve always had. You will enjoy discovering how they find their way to a happily ever after.
May 22, 2023
Cheryl Wright created a heroine I really had a hard time liking or maybe it is a hard time understanding. Her allowing the town gossip/matchmaker to derail her and Joel makes no sense. She’s lucky that he adores her. Ms. Wright will keep you guessing to the end what she is going to do. I really did enjoy the book.
September 11, 2023
Fondness for the Baker (Small Town Matchmaker Book 2)
I loved that this is a second chance at love book and is about an order couple. Martha and Joel have been in love for a long time but had let gossip about them keep them apart. Read the book to find how they fine their selves back to each other. Cheryl Wright has again brought us a great story.
I loved that this is a second chance at love book and is about an order couple. Martha and Joel have been in love for a long time but had let gossip about them keep them apart. Read the book to find how they fine their selves back to each other. Cheryl Wright has again brought us a great story.
May 24, 2023
Fondness for the Baker (Small Town Matchmaker Book 2)
I enjoyed this 2nd book in this series just as much as the 1st Book, Fondness for the Sheriff. I love the small town of Crystal Springs and the characters, including a few of the quirky ones who live there. This is Martha's and Joel's story and they kept me entertained for a couple of hours following to their HEA. JudyE
I enjoyed this 2nd book in this series just as much as the 1st Book, Fondness for the Sheriff. I love the small town of Crystal Springs and the characters, including a few of the quirky ones who live there. This is Martha's and Joel's story and they kept me entertained for a couple of hours following to their HEA. JudyE
May 23, 2023
Fondness for the Baker
This is the second book in this series and the matchmaker trying to put Martha and Joel together made them withdraw but filled with longing so they eventually married and blessed as they longed to be
This is the second book in this series and the matchmaker trying to put Martha and Joel together made them withdraw but filled with longing so they eventually married and blessed as they longed to be
June 7, 2023
From afar
The second book in this series is just as wonderful as the first. Two friends discover their inability to move forward without each other. It's a wonderful premise and the main characters are a bit older and that makes it all the more fun.
The second book in this series is just as wonderful as the first. Two friends discover their inability to move forward without each other. It's a wonderful premise and the main characters are a bit older and that makes it all the more fun.
October 6, 2023
Loved Martha and Joel's story. As usual Cheryl Wright threw in some twists and turns you wouldn't see coming. I'm looking forward to reading the next in the series, as I'm loving the town, and it's characters!
July 9, 2023
I really enjoyed this book. It is nice reading about someone that isn't 18, 19, or 20. The characters are great and really liked the storyline. This is a great, easy to read series.
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