Love love this book.
If I could give more than 5 stars I would.
You can taste the cakes, cookies and other stuff.
But at one point near the end I wanted to bang paige and cohans heads together.
So glad it ended on a happy ending.
Can't wait for it to come out in book form so I can buy it and add it to my library.

I really enjoyed this book, This is a perfect afternoon read on a lovely day, grab a cuppa and enjoy your afternoon as this book will pull you in and you wont want to put it down. I really hope there will be more by Caroline Flynn.

The opening funeral scene of this book is one I won’t soon forget, folks. The author did an amazing job of gripping my heart and squeezing it ever so tight. She briefly took me deep inside, Cohen, the grieving widow’s heart and head, as he emotionally battled overwhelming loss while holding his two year old son. You see, he had just lost his “forever kind of love/soul mate”, and I felt his complete utter despair and uncertainty in how he could possibly go on.

If only the author could have stayed tapped into that writing style, I know I would have really enjoyed the rest of this book immensely. Though the main couple’s first meeting eight years later was sweet, it was just average, along with the rest of the story line. I felt I ran into more words than emotions after that first chapter. Too much time was spent on, well, just about everything. From frequently describing Paige’s, the heroine, previous life in New York, her shop, her apartment, her friends in town, a previous potential boyfriend, Cohen’s vet office, his home, the people he worked with/other town folk, lengthy descriptions of “everything”, including constant mental monologues of both character, even Cohen’s little boy’s love of cake. The stray dog named Jazz captured too much of the spotlight, as well, IMHO. Along with all the walks back and forth to various places (from Cohen’s office to the bakery, from the bakery to his office, to a local boardwalk, a walk in the woods on Cohen’s property, etc.). The point I’m trying to make here is despite all the verbiage the story line was going nowhere significant. I just couldn’t get into what should have been a swept me off my feet, intriguing romantic tale.

It bothers me not to be able to write a raving review, folks. After reading the synopsis and admiring the sweet, classy book cover, not to actually like the book itself feels like admitting to not liking cute, cuddly puppies or adorable, fluffy kittens, which I happen to love both equally and quite considerably.

Here’s to hoping it’s just me, my fellow romance book loving friends. I simply found the pacing incredibly too slow for my personal taste. There was a sweet story hidden here, but it was moving at a snail’s pace and smothered by too much averageness and lengthy verbiage, resulting in a very forgettable read for me. I wish this author continued writing success, and I sincerely do hope others enjoy this book. At 42%, I was staying so consistently bored and skimming over so much I stopped reading altogether.

Title: The Forget Me Not Bakery, Author: Caroline Flynn, Pages: 384, stand-alone, animal doc widow hero with a toddler, tragic loss past hero, master baker heroine, very slow paced, first chapter was the best part, did not want to finish due to snail pace/overly lengthy descriptive writing.

(I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own. I was not given any payment or compensation for this review. There is no affiliation or relationship between this reviewer and the author/publisher/NetGalley.)

No drama (well, just a tiny bit), no fuss. Just a slow burn real love that will make you sigh and crave all bakery chocolaty goods in the world.
THE FORGET-ME-NOT BAKERY is one feel good read about two mature people who gave up on love and got sucked in their daily life only to find each other and realize that all you need is your other half and a small town to make you feel like you belong.

This book has all the ingredients for a perfect small-town romance book (see what I did there hehe). It follows Paige, who moves from NYC to start a bakery in a small town called Port Landon, and Cohen, who is a veterinarian single dad who’s wife passed away eight years ago. Although both of them are not looking for love or a relationship the chemistry is instant when they meet. They will just have to decide if the love they share will make it the chance of them getting hurt worth taking. I really liked the way Paige and Cohen’s son (Bryce) bonded and made their own friendship. The story is told through Paige and Cohen in respective chapters and it’s great to see their own thoughts and hesitations as their relationship grows.
I really liked this book and it had all the vibes of a cute Hallmark movie. It is a great lighthearted read that doesn’t have much conflict; making it a great feel-good summer read!

This book starts off really good and then it seems to slow down. She's an ex-workaholic who decide to move closer to her cousin in a small town. He's a widower and parent to an adorable and humorous son. The scenes with the bakery and the interaction between the main character and the child are to funny. I give this book a 3.5 stars. *********************I received an ARC for my honest opinion from Netgalley.***************

I g, this book it’s amazing, first:
I love the cover
I love the history, it’s adorable omg really cute.
And thank you so much for the ARC.
I really enjoy it

This is a sweet small town romance that you hope hope hope (and actually know) will have an HEA. Paige is rebuilding her life in Port Landon- she's finally got her own bakery. Cohen is the local vet and his kid Bryce loves chocolate cake so of course he's got to visit as soon as she opens. What he didn't expect to find was a new love. Cohen's wife (and Bryce's mom) was killed in an accident and he's been walled off a bit ever since. Paige and Cohen become friends and then the attraction grows. It takes a village for these things and Flynn has done a nice job not only with her characters but also with the locale. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. An easy read perfect for a lazy summer day = quarantined or not.

I really enjoyed the story of Paige and Cohen. Paige's brave decision to leave her NYC life in search of greater happiness and fulfillment resonates with anyone who's toyed with the idea of leaving the chaotic day to day for something more creative. The Cakery is the perfect way to leave that world behind. Paige's new journey still requires hard work, but there's a lot of joy in a slice of her double chocolate cake.

The tension between Paige and Cohen was believable and a slow burn. A very sweet romance, which did leave me missing more romance on the page, more intimacy. I would have liked to see Paige start the story with a little more of a "New York" sort of exterior, even though she's a sweet as pie. Her transition into life in Port Landon would have been a little more complex--the way she reads on the page, she didn't feel like the type of person who ever belonged in NY in the first place.

A lovely book a delicious bakery that I would love to visit a town I would love to live in.Add a sweet romance characters that come alive this was a delightful read.#netgalley#hqdigital

This is a lovely tale of relocation and reconnecting! Love and romance! Easy summer reading! Well written! Great characters! Loved the ending!

This was a nice, clean romance book set in a small town. There was a little too much repetition In it for me though. I’m sure others will enjoy reading it.

What a wonderful HEA book! It is a slow burn romance, with several bumps in the road to happiness, but for Paige, Cohen, and his son Bryce, they’d have it no other way.

Paige moves home to Port Landon after getting burned out with her NY career, and starts a bakery. She meets Cohen and Bryce, who loves chocolate cake (who doesn’t!), and the relationship starts to build. After a town’s resident house burns down, they team up on a fundraiser.

I won’t share any of the bumps, I don’t do spoilers. This is the first book I’ve read by this author, but it won’t be the last!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

A feel good romance that will have you sighing, smiling and craving double chocolate cake! When Dr. Cohen stops by the newly opened bakery for some sweet treats for his son, he's surprised with a sweet treat for himself- bakery owner Paige! I enjoyed reading each chapter from his and her viewpoints and exploring their story from friendship to love. A cute, fun and easy read!

The Forget-Me-Not-Bakery will melt your heart and leave you smiling!
Paige moves to Port Landon to make her life full by opening her own bakery. She feels her life is just the way it should be and then she meets the handsome vet Cohen. Cohen is a widow with a son, and he has gotten his life back since the accident that took his wife.
Paige and Cohen have barriers to cross to let someone new into their lives. The chemistry between the two will leave you feeling happy to have gotten to know them both.
Thank you to Netgalley, Caroline Flynn and HQ Digital for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

‘The Forget-Me-Not Bakery’ is the story about Paige Henley who leaves her uptown life in New York to manage a bakery in the lakeside town, Port Landon. Cohen Beckett is a single father who remains heartbroken over his wife’s death eight years past her death. He is an affectionate and overprotective father to his exuberant, smart son, Bryce. Paige finds solace in the homely little town with residents full of big hearts. Cohen and Paige meet and sparks fly. But will their love last?

The push and pull between the lovebirds worked well. They had good communication and were open to each other. They slowly but surely fall in love. They both choose to express themselves in actions rather than words unlike Paige’s boss, Alex. The best part about this book is the descriptions throughout the book. The social atmosphere and sightseeing views were easy to imagine. Some of the instances felt as though the reader was part of the journey that the characters were going through.

Chapters are written in Cohen’s and Paige’s points of view although in the third person. Most of the scenarios were extremely emotional. The second half of the book picked up in pace and solemnity. ‘The Forget-Me-Not Bakery had fluffy cupcakes with angst toppings. While the story was engaging, it was hard to empathize with the characters and the gossipy chatters' atmosphere of Port Landon. There were not many details regarding the background characters, enough significance for their stories. Details on character flaws would make the book more real and authentic.

This book is recommended for people who are in for a lazy, sweet romance. ‘The Forget-Me-Not Bakery’ would leave readers as satisfied as they would be after having countless deserts preceding a good Italian meal. ARC provided by NetGalley and HQ digital Publishers. Thank you.

The Forget-Me-Not-Bakery is your perfect sweet romance that will make your heart sing and is the perfect read if you are looking for something light and fluffy!

The story follows Paige Hainely who moves to a Port Landon to run her own little bakery. Along the way she meet Cohen Beckett, a vet and who is a single Dad after losing his wife in a tragic accident. We get to watch both character let their walls down and let love into their hearts, and of course fall madly in love and get their happily ever after.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Paige decided after being tortured from her cousin to move to a quiet town that it was time to do what she always wanted and that was to make cupcakes. Her first day of opening walks in a dr Cohen and paige fell in love instantly. And dr Cohen for the first time started to notice others. Both had always to go before admitting what was holding them back but with a smart 10 yr old and a loving dog things get interesting.

I loved this book so much! A small town romance with a bakery and a doctor (sign me up!). This book was written so well and if the cover won't make you hungry then the story line will make you wush you were in love. Caroline Flynn really bought it with this book

*I received this ARC ebook from Netgalley*

This is my first go at the Port Landon novels but may not be my last. The story was sweet and fluffy, exactly what I was looking for in a summer porch read. I'm a sucker for stories that involve food so this one covered that base nicely. If you like stories by Louise Miller or Jenny Colgan, then you'll like this.

There was a line about the romantic lead's coworker in which the author described her as having mocha skin, which seemed kind of out of place given that I don't remember any other character had been described in terms of food or skin color...that gave me a bit of a weird pause...otherwise it was a nice and easy read.