Love Blooms

Jennifer Faye

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Love Blooms

The Bell Family of Bluestar Island, book 1

Jennifer Faye

Lazy Dazy Press

Copyright

No portion of this book may be reproduced in any form without written permission from the publisher or author, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law.

Published by Lazy Dazy Press

ISBN-13 (digital): 978-1-942680-12-3

ISBN-13 (print): 978-1-942680-13-0

Thanks & much appreciation to:

Content Editor: Trenda London

Copy Editor: Lia Fairchild

Bluestar Island series:

Book 1: Love Blooms

Book 2: Harvest Dance

Book 3: A Lighthouse Café Christmas

Book 4: Rising Star

Book 5: Summer by the Beach

Book 6: Brass Anchor Inn

Dedication

To my readers, who are the sweetest, kindest and most supportive group.

Thank you for all of your support!

About this book...

He’s an injured firefighter. She bakes the most delightful treats. When their worlds collide will the baker help heal the firefighter with a mix of blueberry muffins and her caring way?

The elegant baker, Hannah Bell, has always lived on Bluestar Island with her family. While still grieving for her father, who died in a fire, she focuses all of her energy on making her dream come true—opening her very own bakery. But when a broken water pipe washes away her carefully laid plans, she’s on the verge of losing everything.

New York firefighter Ethan Walker’s life is in a tailspin after he’s injured on-the-job. When an urgent call detours him to Bluestar Island, he agrees to help his lovable but meddlesome great-aunt. But organizing the island’s Spring Fling proves a lot harder than he originally imagined. He needs help…and fast.

Under the magic of Bluestar Island’s sea breeze and warm sunshine, Hannah and Ethan must not only face their immediate obstacles but also their own turning points in life. Will they have to do that alone? With a leap of faith and a dash of romance, they might just find the perfect mix to make their dreams come true.

Includes a delicious recipe for The Elegant Baker’s Blueberry Crumble Muffin!

Quote

“With the bloom of springtime flowers… comes the opportunity for new beginnings.”

Chapter One

Brooklyn, NY

“Hello…” Static. “Call…” Static. Static. “Hospital.”

Ethan Walker’s heart stuttered at the mention of the word hospital. “Mom?” Static. “Mom, I can’t hear you. Who’s in the hospital? Are you all right?”

As Ethan stood in the Engine 256 Firehouse where he worked, the world came to an abrupt halt. He clutched the phone tighter to his ear. Maybe he’d misunderstood her. Maybe she hadn’t said hospital.

“Mom.” He raised his voice. “I’m going to call you back.” He disconnected the call.

His parents were on the trip of a lifetime, spending a month touring Europe. This was their first week away and if he recalled correctly, they had just arrived in Paris. He was thankful his mother had set her phone up with an international calling plan. He liked hearing about their travels and experiences. But he’d never appreciated the ease of calling her more so than now.