A Bittersweet Surprise, Cynthia Ellingsen
A Bittersweet Surprise, Cynthia Ellingsen
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A Bittersweet Surprise

Author: Cynthia Ellingsen

Narrator: Kate Rudd

Unabridged: 7 hr 21 min

Format: Digital Audiobook (DRM Protected)

Published: 09/03/2019

Synopsis

A mysterious, heartwarming tale of small-town intrigue, family secrets, and the possibility of new love from the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Lighthouse Keeper.Emma Laurent has always preferred helping others to asking for help. But now, she’s the one in need. Her stepmother is selling her late father’s candy shop, her grandmother’s assisted-living facility has become a financial burden, and the anniversary of her fiancé’s death is quickly approaching.Rather than face her problems, Emma does what she does best—finds someone else to help by offering a mother and son with nowhere to go somewhere to stay. So when a couple visiting Starlight Cove suddenly offers to pay $20,000 for the old painting that has hung on the candy shop’s wall since Emma was a child, it seems like fate has stepped in to help Emma in return—but the more she thinks about it, the more suspicious the offer seems.Determined to uncover why the couple is so interested in the painting, Emma begins to investigate, unknowingly wading into a sea of old family secrets. At the same time, a new flirtation has her feeling guilty and confused. As Emma uncovers more about the past, can she find the courage she needs to save the candy shop and give herself permission to open her heart to love again?

About Cynthia Ellingsen

Cynthia Ellingsen lives in Lexington, Kentucky, with her husband and is the author of two previous novels: The Whole Package and Marriage Matters. She loves connecting with readers through her website, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit her at www.cynthiaellingsen.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Deacon Tom on January 21, 2021

A Lovely Story I thoroughly enjoyed this heart warming story by Cynthia Ellingsen. The characters are very realistic. In fact, the main character, Emma,is very easy to relate with. Emma seems to be always down on her luck. However, her biggest strength is that she never gives up. She was surrounded w......more

Goodreads review by Karren on September 14, 2021

Emma Laurent lives in Starlight Cove, near Lake Michigan and her best friend Kailyn is the town’s real estate agent. Emma’s a nice person, she likes to help others and everyone in her home town respects her. Emma’s life hasn’t been easy, her mother left when she was a baby, her father passed away wh......more

Goodreads review by Jenny on July 31, 2019

I flew through this charming book in two days, barely able to put it down. It was the perfect feel-good read I was looking for. The characters and setting (Starlight Cove) had a warm feel, reminding me of the beloved Stars Hollow of Gilmore Girls. Cynthia Ellingsen quickly transported me to a quaint......more

Goodreads review by 🌈⭐️RoseOfRainbows⭐️🌈💕 on August 12, 2019

Delightful, smooth, well written and very fulfilling. Was held captive by the story from the very start to the very finish. It was exactly the tale I had been craving. 5/5 stars for a sugary sensation.......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on July 27, 2019

Emma hasn’t had an easy life, her family chocolate shop and her grandmother are the only constants on which she can rely. Her mother gave her away. Her father was going to raise her with his new wife. But he passed away when Emma was a child and she went to live with her grandmother. Emma always thoug......more

Quotes

“A Bittersweet Surprise is one of those gentle, uplifting stories you lose yourself in, and just keep turning pages. A beautifully drawn world of small-town secrets and misunderstandings, art, and chocolate. I loved it.” —Carol Mason, bestselling author of After You Left“Ellingsen crafts a heartwarming story filled with charming characters, relatable yet original family dynamics, a hint of mystery, and a lovely dash of romance.” —Tracy Brogan, Amazon Charts and USA Today bestselling author

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