Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan

4 Stars | Christmas at Little Beach Bakery | Jenny Colgan | 2017

Polly lives on a small Cornish Island called Mount Polbearne. It is based on a real island village called St. Michael's Mount. It is a tidal island which means you can't access it at times by foot or car when the tide is high. Check out the map below to see where Cornwall County is located in England. 

Polly runs a bakery on the island and lives in a drafty old lighthouse with her American boyfriend Huckle and a pet puffin. She has been very busy all summer keeping her business afloat and is looking forward to sharing a quiet holiday with Huckle. However, her best friend and her ultra-rich and egocentric husband need her to help cater food for their Christmas guests. Reluctantly, she agrees, but they encounter some bad weather and other problems to make the quiet holiday turn into lots of drama.  This book feels like a situational comedy that takes place in an exotic and quirky location. Just what I was looking for! 

The first book in this series is called Little Beach Street Bakery. I have not read the second one which is set during the summer. I was able to get up to speed when I read this Christmas one.  I think it would be a good idea to read at least the first one before you read this Christmas one!