The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This is a great easy to read romance with a few laughs chucked in, perfect for those who love rom-coms. Was written well and the characters were awesome. Read it in one sitting.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I thoroughly enjoyed this heartwarming contemporary romance novel, with three interwoven stories all based around the ‘Happily Ever After Bookstore’. The owner of the bookstore is Leona, and she not only loves finding readers the right book, but also the right partner, even if the pair might not know that they are destined to be together. When Sadie enters the bookstore to ask for Leona’s advice for a holiday romance, she knocks into Charlie McGowan, who seems out of his element. Sadie and Charlie soon discover that Leona has “accidentally” given them the wrong bags. As they meet to swap bags, will they fall for the bookstore owners matchmaking. Leona is at it again, when author Fiona Gable and her ex-husband, Price Richter end up in the town at the same time. Having been married and both loved and lost the couple split up, but maybe finding each other under different circumstances might change everything.
Leona may be skilled at pairing other people together, but she’s never found love herself, after all the bookstore is her true love. However, when Jon Ford is sent to fix some repairs in the bookstore, Leona wonders if she may have actually found her own happily ever after. When Leona learns that Jon comes with baggage, in the form of a three year old and a four year old, she’s not sure if she’s ready to take on a man, and a ready made family as well as her bookstore, but she definitely deserves her own happily ever after. This was an enjoyable and engaging read which kept me happily entertained and turning the pages. This wonderfully written novel, had a lighthearted and romantic storyline with very likeable and relatable characters, all set in a bookstore, the perfect combination!
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
The absolute sweetest book I have read in so long ….had me with all the feels! Wish I could give a gazillion stars….it was THAT good! The author pulls the reader in, having you feel like you are part of the town & the bookshop!
Three love stories, entwined by the Happily Ever After Bookstore—all leave the reader believing that happily ever after is indeed possible!
In the first story, the author demonstrates that sometimes it doesn’t matter how long you’ve know each other—some people are just destined to be together, whether you’ve know each other for 5mins or 5yrs. Fate (as well as shop owner, Leona) intervened when Sadie & Charlie crossed paths at the bookshop during the holiday season. A Christmas Eve mix up had the two them enjoying each other’s company and quickly falling in love—-with history repeating itself.
In the 2nd story, the author shows that it’s never too late for a second chance! When Fiona is in town for a book signing, she is surprised to learn her ex-husband, Price is also in town indefinitely. While their paths happen to cross at the bookstore during Fiona’s book signing, they (along with Leona) realize that the spark is still there.
In the last story, it is only fitting that the hopeless romantic bookshop owner, Leona, has the opportunity for her own “happily ever after”, when handyman Jon Ford shows up to repair the shop.
Best feel good book that I’ve read in a long time. Captivating the audience, leaving the reader rooting for everyone to get their “happily ever after”.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The Happily ever after bookstore is a romance read. This is the first book that i have read by this Author. I enjoyed reading this book i found myself unable to put it down. I really enjoyed all of the charters in this book but i really enjoyed Fiona. I only wish i could come across a bookstore like the one in these books. I look forward to reading more books by this author. I highly recommend this read add this to your TBR list you won’t regret it. Thanks again for this wonderful read.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
OMG what a cozy little romance read! Get ready to cuddle up and fall in love. This book is like 3 stories tied into one. Each romance is set in a bookstore (which I absolutely love). Kinda reminded me of every reason I fell in love with my husband. Such a happy and lovely read.
Reviewed by @danihoneycutt
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this romance story. What made it unique and different is that you get 3 romances for the price of one. The author does an amazing job of linking all the characters which makes the story flow really well. This story has it all and no matter what the circumstances proves that love will always find a way.
Firstly let me start by staying that it is Leona and her bookstore who are the matchmakers of our story.
Firstly we meet Sadie and Charlie. Both were in the book story looking for something neither of them knew they needed. When Leona sees their chemistry she plays a little switch with their purchases which means they have to reconnect. And so their friendship blooms into something amazing.
The 2nd relationship is between Fiona Gable and her ex husband. They find themselves in the same town at the same. Can Leona work her magic and repair and rekindle a love the died within the marriage?
And finally we have Leona herself. Her one love is her bookstore. She has never found that special someone. But when she hires Jon to help with repairs on her shop that could all change. However Jon is not without his own baggage. Can Leona finally give her love to more than just her bookshop? Will she finally get her happily ever after?
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Bookstores are amongst the happiest places on all the earth! Leona is the owner of the bookstore and she loves interjecting into the lives of others. When Sadie stops in to grab the newest book on the shelf and, quite literally, runs into Charlie who is buying a book for his grandmother, Leona works her magic and brings smiles to many faces.
Fiona is in a new town and stumbles into Leona’s bookstore. Fiona has a new book that’s about to be available to the public and Leona wants to host a book signing party for her. It’s that flyer in the corner that catches Fiona’s eye though. She’s not sure she ever wants to see her ex-husband Prince again. Then he walks into the store during the book signing…
The pipes are a mess and water is leaking everywhere but here comes Jon to the rescue. He’s always wanted to buy this old dilapidated building and fix it up but the codgy old man who owns it won’t even consider selling. Then the pipes burst and Leona’s bookstore is a total loss. Maybe the old man will change his mind now…
This story features 3 couples with a 4th playing a huge silent role! I was having a hard time believing in this story at first because, well, it just seemed to good to be true. However, the more I read the more I fell in love and by the end of this book, these characters almost felt like family! I have never read this author before but have since added all her books to my TBR pile! I love how she writes a clean novel that is enduring and leaves the reader feeling like they get their HEA after finishing the book!
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Sweet contemporary romance.
This little gem of a book has 3 stories that are interconnected and built around a very special book store. This is a clean romance with a bit of comedy, drama and HEA. Very cleverly written so that there is a natural flow from one story to the next and the timeline doesn’t miss a beat. A brilliant quick read.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
I like multiple point of view books. This was really a very sweet read. Being less of a spicy read was refreshing in this genre. I enjoyed the characters and the way their stories worked. I would read more by this author!
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This story was full of three beautifully interwoven romance stories. While this book is separated into three separate stories, they all connected together perfectly. The characters were simply amazing, the romance was sweet, and of course I love a book that gives you small town feels. While this is not my first book by this author, it is pretty close to one of my favorites. So if your looking for a new romance make sure you pick up this one today.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book absolutely captivated me! Bernadette wrote in such a way that I could picture and feel everything that the characters did. While reading “The Happily Ever After Bookstore”, I fell in love with falling in love. In this book, three love stories were beautifully told throughout many seasons, holidays, happy moments, and sad moments. There were many moments that felt too good to be true (especially for the characters), but fate always found a way to bring the perfect couples together. “True and spontaneous love” happened within the bookstore, even to those who least expected it. To top it all off, this book had the perfect settings: a cozy town, a coffee shop, and a bookstore that felt like home.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book is a must read on a sunny day with lemonade and comfy socks! A romantic story set in a book store that involves love connecting in 3 ways. This book was sweet and romantic and will have you smiling from ear to ear. Each relationship provided a new lease on love and happiness. This was a wonderful book I know I will be reading a second time.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
In The Happily Ever After Bookstore Bernadette has cleverly woven three delightful contemporary romance stories in one. All the characters are well developed with flaws and with their own distinct personalities. I enjoyed the friendships and interactions between them. This story has everything that makes it a sweet fun read that is full of passion and humour, hope and love,
Leona loves her bookstore and her books and the friendships, but she also loves playing matchmaker. Now if only she could be successful in her own love life.
Reviewed by @jennadb
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
This was such a cute, fun, enjoyable, sweet read! I absolutely loved all the different characters individual quirks, the author did such a great job. This book gave me all the warm and fuzzy rom com feels, I just snuggled up with a cup of tea and devoured it in one sitting.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Three separate love stories are woven around an origin story of love at first sight. Characters learn the beauty of their intertwined lives. What reader wouldn’t love the setting of this story? I mean, a bookstore! I have a full tank of gas- I think I’ll search for a magical bookshop of my own.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this romance story. This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites by her. One of the things I enjoy about this author is her writing skills. They are such that they not only bring the story to life but also give the story a realistic feel. This is a well written story about Leona and her love for her bookstore. The bookstore is in need of some repairs. This is where Jon comes in. Leona may just get more than some repairs in her bookstore. Will she open her heart up to Jon and his family or will the love of her bookstore be all that there is for her? I really enjoyed these characters. They made the story engaging and pull you into their lives. I enjoyed watching the growth of these two and their chemistry is great. I enjoyed what they brought to the story. This is an entertaining, easy story to read. I highly recommend this book.
Review by @bjwagner
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This book gives so many happy vibes. I enjoyed it so much. Leona runs the happiest bookstore in town. The story of Ellen and Charles romance has become a romance put on paper thanks to Price (Fiona’s ex-husband) sharing the story with her. This story has created a multiverse of romances that Leona matched up starting with Sadie and Charlie. They came together over the Christmas holiday by way of a package mixup. Through funny mishaps, the sweetest romance is created. We move on to Fiona and Price. They are a divorced couple that had heartbreak split them apart. Through a series of events, they both arrive in town and at the bookstore. Leona again sets up something. They talk and try to work through their issues. Then amazingly, Leona finds love and her dream comes true on the location for her shop. The story is funny, entertaining, so very romantic, and clean. The story had me giggling because of its sweetness and cuteness. Ellen, the grandma, plays a role also. She is the sweetest. The characters are so well developed. I felt like this town was Mayberry in today’s world So small town and cute. The plot was so sweet and adorable. A great idea for a Hallmark movie. I would give this more than 5 stars if they would let me. I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard. And I’m a bookworm, so any romance in a bookstore, I’m hooked. I was enthralled from the beginning and had to finish before I put it down. It’s that’s good. A must for all romance readers.
The Happily Ever After Bookstore by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
What is not to love !?!? It’s pink and it’s set in a bookstore ! My heart is bursting to get lost in between these pages !!!
Well I already fell in love from page one and when you get to read it yourself you’ll understand why ❣️📕
This is one of those books that just grab you and run , you get lost and forget about the world as you know it for a few hours !!!!
From the moment I heard the bells chime as I walked in the door with Sadie I could feel and smell the books , I could hear Leona’s friendly greeting and jingling bangles ❣️📕
Charlie walks in and I just want to slap him because I felt he disrespected hallowed ground but I can’t stay cross with him for too long , he’s such a charmer without even trying and the the fact that he has such a special bond with his grandmother won me over 😉
Leona is something of a matchmaker and when Jon comes into her life I could only hope that she wouldn’t be immune to Cupid’s love potion ❣️
Fiona and Price what can I say , another of Leona’s match making success stories ….❣️
There really is something magical about this book and all it’s characters , it will own your heart and you just want to share it with anyone and everyone ❣️📕
BOOK SPOTLIGHT SHOWCASE 
Sometimes love needs a little shove.
At the Happily Ever After Bookstore, happiness is always found within the pages of the books on its shelves. Its owner, Leona, revels in finding each reader just the right book to bring them joy. She also enjoys meddling just enough to bring readers together who might not know they are destined for one another.
In need of a holiday pick-me-up, Sadie seeks out Leona’s advice for a good holiday romance. While scanning the book selections, she knocks into Charlie McGowan, who is certainly out of his element. When they learn that Leona “accidentally” gave them the wrong bags at check out, Sadie and Charlie set out to find one another, only to fall for Leona’s matchmaking tactics.
When author Fiona Gable and her ex-husband Price Richter end up in the same town, leave it to Leona to put them in one another’s paths. Decades of marriage couldn’t keep them together after love and loss, but could finding one another under new circumstances change everything?
Though skilled at pairing people together, Leona’s ability to find love eluded her. Her true love was her bookstore. When the bookstore is in need of repair, Jon Ford is sent to fix it. Leona wonders if she might have finally found her happily ever after. But, as fate would have it, Jon comes with baggage—ages three and four. Does Leona have it in her to take on a store, a man, and a family just to have a happily ever after of her own?
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Bestselling Author Bernadette Marie is known for building families readers want to be part of. Her series The Keller Family has graced bestseller charts since its release in 2011. Since then she has authored and published over forty-five books. The married mother of five sons promises romances with a Happily Ever After always…and says she can write it because she lives it.
Obsessed with the art of writing and the business of publishing, chronic entrepreneur Bernadette Marie established her own publishing house, 5 Prince Publishing, in 2011 to bring her own work to market as well as offer an opportunity for fresh voices in fiction to find a home as well.
When not immersed in the writing/publishing world, Bernadette Marie can be found spending time with her family, traveling, and running multiple businesses. An avid martial artist, Bernadette Marie is a second degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, and loves Tai Chi. She is a retired hockey mom, a lover of a good stout craft beer, and might have an unhealthy addiction to chocolate.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story Something Lost was great once the main plot got going. It is very slow in the beginning. I would have preferred if it didn’t take so long for these to start building between Craig and Rachel. Other than that this love story does pull heartstrings.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Something Lost
(Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1)
By: Bernadette Marie
Genre: Romance
Pages: 233
Now this is a true love story, you cannot go wrong!
From the very beginning I was hooked on the plot of the story.
Craig and Rachel are relationship goals because you can’t go wrong with rekindled love.
Do you remember your high school sweetheart?
Well Rachel’s father is the means of funerals in the title, death has brought this couple back together, or did it?
Is rekindling what’s best for both of them?
Let’s talk about this cover …..love so simple yet enticing and the characters stories really have you hooked and excited to read the rest of the series to learn more about the back story of each.
It is a page turner and I enjoyed it.
This is a sophisticated way of writing a love story and it is highly recommended.
Four stars, not to shabby!
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Another excellent book from the author. She really weaves a riveting tale and I love the way the story moves. Great characters and an engaging plot. Very enjoyable.
Reviewed by @heatherlovelace
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Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Just lovely. Something Lost by Bernadette Marie is a beautiful, second chance romance! This isn’t my first by Bernadette Marie and as always, she delivers a well-written story with great flow. I just love her writing style and character development. This was a page-turner for me for sure.
A group of friends and teammates return home to mourn the loss of their high school coach. Rachel, the coach’s daughter is there and we begin to learn that she and one of the friends, Craig, have history. Is there too much history? Or can they rekindle love from the past?
I just loved this book. It was full of nostalgia, friendship, and romance. I felt the characters were relatable, helping me invest more in the story. I can’t wait to read the rest of this series.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My Review: 5 out of 5 stars
Craig Turner and Rachel Diaz have come together again when Craig returns to help bury her father and his beloved coach. They had an intense romance in high school and thought they would be together for the long haul. With Rachel being a few years younger than Craig, she was left heartbroken when he graduated and went off to college. Maybe her father was being an overprotective father, but Coach Diaz forbade them from seeing one another and made them promise to keep their distance. The attraction and feelings couldn’t be ignored though. Now 10 years has passed and those intense feelings are coming back to life. They had kept their promise to Coach while he was alive and they are trying their hardest to keep that promise now that he is gone. Will they be able to build a friendship or will they cross that line and become something more?
I love second chance romances! These two were great together and I’m glad I picked up this book. Not only was this a second chance at romance, but it was a renewing of old friendships that was nice to read about. When we get busy living life we can tend to lose touch with those we were close with during our school days. Sparking up those old friendships and being able to pick up where you left off no matter how much time has passed is amazing.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this book. It is a second chance romance and the story of Craig and Rachel definitely keeps you wanting more. Craig returns home to attend his high school coach’s funeral and runs into his high school sweetheart Rachel who is none other than the coach’s daughter. They have unfinished business to work through and it leads them back in to each other’s arms and hearts. I know I am already in love with this series and definitely plan on getting the rest of the books.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
5 Stars
Something Lost (Funerals and Weddings Series Book 1) by Bernadette Marie
Something Lost is the first book in the Funerals and Weddings Series by Bernadette Marie. This is a Contemporary Romance about second chances. I absolutely loved this book and being pulled in from the beginning I was lost in the pages and had to know what was going to happen next. I’ve read several books by this author and I’m a huge fan and this looks kike this series will go on my re-read list as well. There were parts of this story my heart ached and my emotions were all over the place but it could have had something to do with my life at that moment. This is Rachel and Craig’s story. These two were a thing in high school he was the star football player and she was the coach’s daughter. Things happened and it tore them apart but they are brought back together years later after her dads funeral. Can these two get a second chance? But will past secrets tear them apart again? I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Something Lost was a really good read! It was entertaining, romantic, emotional and had some funny bits in it as well. If you’re looking for a feel good, happy ending type of story this one is it. Bernadette Marie’s books all seem to follow a similar style and this one is no different. Picking up one of her books is like a comfort because you always know what to expect. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I can’t wait to read the next installment in this series!
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
For one, I would like to state that this book has many surprises, but I am so glad, because man were they SO GOOD! You first start out at a funeral of a loving coach, father, and husband. You are introduced to his family, as well as his main students he took pride in and watched all of them from afar. When his daughter finds one of those members again, another story rekindles and begins there. There are a lot of twist and turns, past and present, and lots of love, relationships, and friendships that are everlasting. I cannot wait to continue reading this series!
Reviewed by @ash18235
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
The story Something Lost was great once the main plot got going. It is very slow in the beginning. I would have preferred if it didn’t take so long for these to start building between Craig and Rachel. Other than that this love story does pull heartstrings.
Something Lost by Bernadette Marie
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is the 1st book in the Funerals and Weddings series. This is a Contemporary Romance novel and is 233 pages in length. This story follows Craig and Rachel. In high school, Craig dated Rachel, the coach’s daughter. After graduation it was time to move on to the real world. But those feelings would never leave. When the coach dies and Craig returns for the funeral, it is a rekindling not only between his friends/teammates, but also with Rachel. Will the sparks between the two still be there?