Evocative Contemporary Romance Set in a Charming Inn on Beautiful Prince Edward IslandIn her kitchen at the Red Door Inn, executive chef Caden Holt is calm, collected, and competent. But when her boss asks her to show off their beautiful island to impress a visiting travel writer and save the inn, Caden is forced to face a world much bigger than her kitchen–and a man who makes her wish she was … her wish she was beautiful.
Journalist Adam Jacobs is on a forced sabbatical on Prince Edward Island. He’s also on assignment to uncover a story. Instead he’s falling in love with the island’s red shores and Caden’s sweets.
When Caden discovers Adam isn’t who she thought he was, she realizes that the article he’s writing could do more than ruin the inn’s chances for survival–it might also break her heart.
Readers will discover hope for the hurting, joy for the broken, and romance for the lonely at the enchanting Red Door Inn.
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I knew when I met Caden in the first book of this series that I would love her story and I was right! There was no way I was going to be able to resist rooting for such a sweet and down to earth woman. The romance between her and Adam was everything I want to read in a love story. Full review is at my website: LoraineNunley(dot)com
Caden and Adam’s love story was inspiring. It had everything you could ask for, amazing characters and a beautiful setting. An instant east coast vacation.
This incredible story went far deeper than I expected, dealing with long term emotions caused by alcoholism, regret, poor self-worth and the holocaust (thankfully not all in one person!). Had I known this before I read it, and not absolutely loved the first book in the series, I might not have chosen it but I am so, so glad I did. The story was not only beautiful and swoon-worthy, it both challenged and inspired my own faith. Caden, the heroine, is just beautiful and the healing she both finds and offers, amazing. And, once again, most disappointed the Red Door Inn doesn’t actually exist so I can meet all these people and experience the beauty of Prince Edward Island they share.
If you’ve ever seen yourself as not enough—not thin enough, not pretty enough, not capable enough—you will fall in love with Caden’s story. Her touching journey to self-confidence will have readers pulling for her. While facing her fears, she meets the man of her dreams who sees beyond the surface to the beautiful and extraordinary human being she is. A real Cinderella story and a happily ever after against the odds that will leave readers wanting more.
So charming. I love the Red Door Inn and the great people in the community on PEI. We met Caden in the first book of the series as the bubbly and friendly baker that brightens Marie’s day, so I was thrilled to see that the second book in the series featured her as the main character. There’s a lot going on beneath that cheerful mask though- insecurity, vulnerability, and fear. I loved the layers to Caden’s personality; even though she has struggles and often feels like a mess, she does have a quiet confidence and is accepting of herself and her flaws. Adam is dealing with some hard stuff, and in the Red Door Inn and Caden’s friendship he finds a place to rest his spirit and a safe place to begin to sort things out. Adam is super friendly and appealing to Caden who has never really dated, but his charm didn’t win her over so much as his persistence 😉 There is great romantic tension that steadily builds and amazing special moments that Caden and Adam share. While this book can easily be read on its own, there is a subplot that is continued from the first book dealing with inn owner Marie and her father and their finances, and reading the books in order will give you a better sense of the history of the inn and Marie and Seth’s characters.
(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
My goodness. How could this novel get any better? Liz Johnson is an incredible author, and this series is so amazing. You just gotta read it, guys! I love it so much. I related so much with Caden. It was so nice to see an author have the main character be a little on the chubby side and it not be shown in a shameful light. She’s still called beautiful. She gets to fall in love (and she didn’t even have to loose weight! Gasp! This author makes it sound like it is actually POSSIBLE to love someone a little chubby! Oh wait…You totally can and it happens all the time.) I love the characters, as I already said, the plot, the writing style… All wonderful. PEI is such a magical place. Sigh. Well, it is according to Liz Johnson. Now it’s a must-visit for me! Thanks Liz!