Can you ever forgive your first love? Jack broke Sue’s heart when she was eighteen. Twenty five years later, Sue is busy running her bakery and fighting off competition from the new bistro in the village and has no time for romance. After more than two decades away, Jack returns to the village he grew up in. Seeing Sue rekindles all the feelings he thought were long buried.But will Sue forgive … were long buried.
But will Sue forgive him for leaving… especially when she finds out that his daughter runs the enemy bistro?
If you like small town romances, character driven plots and sparkling dialogue, you’ll love this standalone short story by award nominated author Rhoda Baxter. Pick up Pat’s Pantry to discover this heartwarming new series today!
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Pat’s Pantry
Trewton Royd Romances, Book 1
By: Rhoda Baxter
Narrated by: Diana Croft
This is the perfect listen for my walk! Just the right amount of time, Rhoda Baxter starts her romantic comedy series with a bang! Sue is the owner of a bakery, just trying to keep things afloat as she competes with the local bistro. Left 20 years ago by her love, she has poured her heart into work rather than relationships. Now Jack walks back in! Both immediately feel the bond they once had, but Sue isn’t ready to dive in where they left off, is she? She needs answers, and he needs to explain! Witty banter, unexpected circumstances and a twist that may end it keeps you listening to see where the future lies!
Diana Croft brings each character alive with a lively narration. Spot on comedic timing and her amazing voices keep the story fresh and flowing. Looking forward to more.
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Belonging – We return to Trewton Royd and meet a special character and discover her story. She first appeared in Snowed In, which is the second book with Pat’s Pantry being the introduction story to TR. This is another well written, interesting story by this author, whom I enjoy reading very much.
The story lines are well thought out and immerse the reader into the pages until the end. There are no stupid characters, they’re all believable, and very human; and their dialog is realistic. This is a delightful story to read; there’s always a good feeling and cheerfulness lingering after reading one of Ms. Baxter’s heartwarming stories. I would recommend reading the other two books about TR, but it’s not necessary; Belonging is a stand alone. I contacted the author to review her books. 5*
Pat’s Pantry – Another well written, delightful, fun romantic story. The main character has an opportunity for love again. The past comes full circle to the present when the young lovers met again after many decades. Ms. Baxter is a wonderful storyteller. The next story set in Trewton Royd is Snowed In. 5*
Snowed In – We return to Trewton Royd and meet more of the village from Pat’s Pantry. A quickly read, fun romance with likeable characters that keeps the reader interested until the last page. Belonging is the next book in this series, which I’m actually looking forward to reading. This author always writes an interesting story. 5*
Girl in Trouble #3 – Heartwarming. Funny. Sad. Just perfect. A well written romance that takes the reader through a gamut of emotions. We all know there’s a HEA, but the path reaching that point is rocky and gut wrenching. The characters are well developed and realistic, as is the dialog. There’s growth in the living these characters face and the reader has a difficult time putting the book down.
I didn’t read Girl Having A Ball to which Girl in Trouble is the sequel. This is the story of one of the secondary characters from GHAB. It didn’t matter missing GHAB, this book is great on its own. I contacted the author long ago to review her books, whom I found while surfing Amazon, and I’m glad I did. She’s a wonderful writer. 5*
Girl At Christmas #4 – Another wonderful book from the Smart Girl series. A well written, easy to read romance that has sadness and laughter among other emotions. This is Lawrence’s story, whom we met in Girl in Trouble, along with that book’s main characters, Walter and Olivia, who return in GaC. Add in Tammy and a plot that is heartwarming and captivating. The main characters are interesting and realistic, and the interesting plot keeps the reader glued to the pages. While GiT is a good book, reading it before GaC is unnecessary, just worthwhile reading. 5*
The Truth About The Other Guy – A well written romantic comedy where a mother tries to introduce her daughter to a possible husband candidate. It is interesting to read about other cultures and this author draws upon her Sri Lankan roots to weave a fun, quickly read story set in England. I look forward to reading more by this author. I contacted the author to review her books after I found her while surfing through Amazon. 5*
An excellent short story
Sue and Jack were together when they were teenagers, but when Jack went to uni it ended. Now, 30 years later, Jack is back. Can they rekindle their love?
I loved it! It was an excellent short story. A bit rushed, but hey, it’s a short story, so that was to be expected. But still, the author managed to convey the warmth and cosiness of the quaint old village Trewton Royd. I really liked the setting, it was full of charm.
I’d say: make this story into a novella or even a full-length novel; I’d totally buy it!
Sweet and Clean Romance Novella
This is a very short tale of a second chance romance. It is sweet and clean and introduces more of the characters of the Trewton Royd Romance series. . I have read several of this author’s works and have loved them all. This one did not disappoint.