Bailey’s looking for a new start, someplace where she’s got nothing and no one to lose. But small-town Green Pines, where she’s come to open a pastry shop, turns out to hold far more memories and temptation than she bargained for.For Joe, having Bailey back in town is like having all his Christmas wishes come true—if only he can convince her to risk her heart again.The Gift of Yesterday is the … Yesterday is the fifth book in the Green Pines Romance series.
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The Gift of Yesterday by Milou Koenings
Book starts out with Bailey and she moving forward with her life and career after all the living relatives have passed away and left her much in the way of inheritance.
She moves back to Green Pines where she grew up with Joe 15 years earlier. Each chapter alternates with Bailey and Joe as life goes on in the town.
An old fashioned fair during the fall months excites her so she can get the word out she’s open for business. She also meets others in town that help her and she’s able to solicite her pastries to the local diner who wants to sell them.
She recalls the Larsons who are in the ministry and she hopes to get together with them and maybe Annie who’s in Africa (from a previous book). The woman who answers the door gives her information about the Larsons and sets it back…
Love how strong and so sure of herself as she sets out to prove she can do the shop and make a go of it. Carnival time in town and so much activity going on, can’t even imagine the smells from the place!
She fits in as her food is used to help many who need the goods. Friends are trying to set Joe up with females and they aren’t having any luck…such fond memories of when they grew up and the things they did-very similar to our childhood.
Some twists and turns along the way. Easy going holiday read, light romance, loved it!
Other works by the author are highlighted at the end along with reviews from her other works.
Received this review copy from the author and this is my honest review.
The first book by this Author that I have read it is a well-written story of a second chance and part of the Green Pines Romance series. Joe and Bailey’s story is one I want to read again. I received a copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing it.
Bailey has had so much heartache in her life, that she decides she doesn’t want to risk more pain and tries to lock her heart away. Until she reconnects with the guy she left behind.
She is a pastry chef and the authors descriptions of her treats had me craving one!
Bailey and Joe’s story is very sweet and touching. Highly recommend.
Bailey Ames is moving to Green Pines after
the death of Auntie Muriel. Her aunt had
battled cancer for several years.
Bailey is opening a pastry shop which she
names Bay Leaf Pastries. She will live above
her shop.
What she doesn’t expect is running into Joe
Hudson!! He had been a childhood friend.
There is unexpected chemistry between the
two. Will Bailey be capable of opening her
heart up to Joe? Will she be able to overcome
the loss of her parents, her grandfather, her
boyfriend who was killed In a motorcycle
accident and recently her aunt? Will she be
able to put grieving behind to move into an
enjoyable present & future? Will she be able
to treasure the love Joe has had for her through
all the years?
Come visit Green Pines for the Winter Carnival.
Come visit Bailey booth at the Carnival. She is
presenting a fairly like winter wonderland theme
with her bake goods.
Come see if she gets the courage to love?
An extremely well written Christmas season story.
The main characters are both strong, independent,
and well defined. The supporting cast is colorful,
well fleshed and add to the story.
A Highly Recommended Read!!
I volunteered to The Gift of Yesterday. Thanks to
the author for the opportunity. My opinion is my
own.
The romantic tension was really flowing in this sweet story! The Gift of Yesterday takes place in the setting of Green Pines and is loosely connected to other stories written by this author and can be easily enjoyed without having read the other stories.
I really loved the characters of Joe and Bailey. These two had some past feelings for each other that they needed to come to terms with. Both of these characters were so likable! Especially Joe! He had a really good heart. I enjoyed seeing where things led for them.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
What if life gave you a second chance? Would you take it? What if that is all you had? Would you be willing to open the doors you’ve locked around your heart when you have lost everyone you have ever loved? This is what Bailey Aimes struggles with in this beautifully written story that touched my heart. I love the small town of Green Pines. It sounds so quaint as does the name of her bakery, Bay Leaf Pastries. I also liked the sexy character of Joe Hudson who has known Bailey for fourteen or fifteen years. You keep hoping he can break down the walls Bailey has put around her heart to protect herself. This is a very moving and touching story that is a gift for yesterday, today, and tomorrow. I received an advance copy of this book and I willingly chose to write an honest review.