A Cosy Christmas at Bridget’s Bicycle Bakery by Alex Brown

Thank you to One More Chapter for a digital copy to read and review. This is the first book I’ve read by Alex Brown.

Synopsis:

Bridget smiled to herself, certain she could see one of the stars twinkling extra brightly in that moment as if to acknowledge her wish and convince her that, yes, Mulberry-On-Sea was just the place they all needed to be. Surrounded by those happy memories of holidays and special times where nothing bad ever happened… 

Finding yourself without a home in the weeks before Christmas would break most people, but for Bridget Carrington it’s a chance to start again. Mulberry-On-Sea has always been her happy place and she’s hoping it can work its magic this festive season and heal her family after a difficult year.

Now, as the community wraps Bridget and her children in its warm embrace, she starts to feel like herself again. With a new business, kids who are starting to smile, and the promise of a second chance at love, Bridget’s holiday season might just be a happy ever after…

My mini review:

Having joined in with the cover reveal for this new book, I was keen to read this book. As the synopsis mentions, Bridget and her children have had a difficult time and some of them are looking forward to a new beginning as they move to Mulberry-On-Sea just before Christmas.

There is some sadness in the story, but this book is also full of fantastic community spirit, family love, a few embarrassing moments for Bridget, a plethora of baked goods and a sprinkling of Christmas magic. Bridget is an amazing woman who seems to exist on very little sleep and I thoroughly enjoyed this story.

I’m pleased to see that a sequel (A Summer Holiday at Bridget’s Bicycle Bakery) is due to be published in July 2022, so that we can find out what happens next for Bridget and her family.