Lovely book, I really enjoyed this one and catching up with old friends from previous books. Definitely worth a read.

I haven't found a cute cozy book like this one in such a long time and it was simply perfect! The relationships between the characters and just the genuine love made it impossible for me to put it down! I can't wait to see where we head next in Micklewick Bay!

This novel falls in a series of novels set in Micklewick Bay and as someone who hasn't read the previous novels, I believe it would have helped me understand the side characters a little better. That being said, it is a sweet story in a charming setting and I really enjoyed it.

Thank you, NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely love this series about Micklewick Bay and its inhabitants..

This is a fabulous follow on to the Christmas book, Christmas at the Little Bookshop by the Sea. I think it would be helpful to have read the other books in the series so that you understand the dynamics of the town, but doesn't really matter.

I love that this next episode is all about Jasmine who we learned about when she was treated to the sleigh ride with her kids at the Castle with Lady Caro. This is quite an important aside as explains her relationship with the Castle and why her meeting with Lady Caro was so important.

Jasmine is a cake maker, and a single mum, who is struggling in several ways to make her way known and allow herself to be the real JIngilby. I love how a chance meeting as she falls almost into the arms of her longlost friend, over the wonderful canine character, Ernest.

This is an interesting story as it shows how your past can, or doesn't, influence your future - with your friends, family and future relationships. The history of Jasmine's elderly friends, Enid and Hilda, really influence Jasmine's future, and their relationships are beautiful to see. This has history from school, and how it can be so cruel, but also shows the lessons you learn are not necessarily the subjects, but about how to be a good (lifelong) friend.

I would recommend this whole series to anyone and can't wait for the next book!

This was a readable novel with an interesting storyline. It had a decent happy ending where a couple estranged as kids got together after a gap of 25 years. For me though, the main characters were too good to be true. The only fault with the female lead was that she chose a partner hastily first time around and did not listen to advice. He er kids wee very squeaky clean. While thee was conflict in the story, it lacked edge and was reconciled without much fuss. I would have liked to see characters with more flaws and for the conflict to by more crucial. Thus did not stop me enjoying the book though.

I loved this, it was awesome ! Having got to know Jasmine and the girls through the previous books in the series, it was wonderful to finally see Jasmine get her own happily-ever-after. She's had to deal with so much, being a single mom and working two jobs as well as her cake business. Her love for her children and family, her independance, and her determination shines through in this story. So happy that she finally gets to see her dreams come true. Absolutely wonderful!
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Eliza J. Scott for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.

There are only a few things I love more than books.....

And one happens to be sweets.

So when I was offered the next in the Micklewick series and saw "Cupcakes" listed in the title, it took little to convince me to read this.
Jasmine Ingilby, a single mom who lives, sleeps and breathes all things cake related, is hoping to take her baking to the next level when she arrives to her rented home to find a FOR SALE sign up.
Devastated, she's in for another surprise... her childhood friend Max Grainger suddendly appears back in her life.

I loved this second chance story and read through it rather quickly. It falls right into Eliza J Scott's series of cozy romances.

A really cute read set in Micklewick Bay, this is the fifth book in this series. Jasmine is a single mother who comes home one day to a For Sale sign in her garden, the story follows her through the trails of finding a place to live while starting up her new wedding cake business. I love reading about the characters lives. they are ordinary people who have the same problems as normal people so you can engage easily. It’s a feel good read that will leaving you wanting more. A 4.5 star read. Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy.

Eliza Scott's Micklewick Bay series gives you all the feels, and this book is no exception. Each book in the series focuses more closely on one of the women in an amazing group of friends. This book is mainly about Jasmine, or Jazz as her friends refer to her. She hasn't had an easy go in many ways but is so blessed in others. Her not-so-terrific, now deceased boyfriend, left her feeling that she never wanted to have another relationship with anyone other than her beautiful children, Zak and Chloe, her best friends, Maggie, Stella, Lark, and Florrie, her wonderful parents, and the elderly woman she visits with and does a spot of cleaning for, Hilda. Jazz is always busy spending time with her kids, working as a house cleaner, working part-time in a bakery, and also working at what she'd love to make her full-time occupation ... baking and decorating amazing celebration cakes. She has little time to think, let alone spend time getting to know anyone ... as tempting as Ando at the pubs oft repeated offers of pickled eggs and his home brew may be! How will she react when a dear friend from her childhood comes back into her life? This lovely book takes you on a journey into her life, her past, and what she hopes for her future. You'll find yourself laughing along, frustrated at how things don't always go as planned, and hopeful for a bright future for Jazz and all of the characters in Micklewick Bay. A truly delightful read!

Having read a previous book set in Micklewick bay I was delighted to receive a copy of the latest book. I was not disappointed, a lovely, homely book about life, friendship and love.
I liked the background history of the childhood relationship and how it was rekindled.
Lovely summer read.

I enjoyed revisiting Micklewick Bay and this group of friends. Jazz is a single mum, who is juggling 2 kids and limited finances. An unwelcome visitor from the past, an unwelcome letter and her rental being sold puts immense pressure on her. Her childhood friend Max also returns and there is definite connection. My only quibble with this storyline, is if he felt so strongly about Jasmine’s family, why did it take him so long to get in contact? The fact that he is now wealthy seemed a little trite. Despite that, I enjoyed the book and the wonderful community that is portrayed, with characters battling real problems. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing an ARC for my freely given review.

Great to be back in Micklewick Bay. Can read as a stand alone but good to have read the others . You follow Jasmin. She was a single mum of 2 who was amazing. Her baking and cakes sounded amazing and her children so cute. You hear about the other characters who you have followed in the past. I love these book. Pure escapement . Read it .

This was a delightful story with a great cast of characters both good and bad, One of those stories that lift your spirits as you read it and a lovely conclusion to round off it all off..

the story is about single mom, Jasmine and her group of friends, her childhood friend Max returns. will they get a happily ever after?

Another sweet story in this series following a group of childhood friends who are still close. Jazmine is the single mom of the group. We follow her struggles and triumphs of her cake business. And then her childhood friend Max returns and things shift.

An absolutely amazing read. This book is warm, fuzzy and everything a romance should be. I couldn't put it down, it had twists turns, serious real life problems touched on with such a delicate and sympathetic hand.

I shall be purchasing a paperback for my shelf when published!

A Lovely read of village life based around Jasmine and her daily and weekly juggle as a single mum to keep all the balls she has up in the air. The books focuses on her relationships be that with her children, her close friends or her potential love interest. This is juxtaposed with the presence of a bully and his family in the area who preys on others and adds a nasty taste to life for everyone. The book explores how Jasmine manages to keep it all afloat and the strength she gets from her friends and parents. There is a good dose of nostalgia thrown in too. The accents of the village is given life by the structure and words of the conversation which felt a little strained but otherwise a great read,

Book Review: Cupcakes and Kisses in Micklewick Bay (Micklewick Bay #5)
By Eliza J. Scott | Published by Storm Publishing

Eliza J. Scott returns to the windswept charm of Micklewick Bay with Cupcakes and Kisses in Micklewick Bay, a heartfelt story of resilience, renewal, and the kind of love that grows slowly—but sticks.

Jasmine Ingilby is a woman who’s always had to stand on her own. Her days are spent working grueling cleaning shifts; her nights are dedicated to her real passion—baking stunning cakes in a cramped kitchen, chasing the dream of something more. As a single mother of two, Jasmine has no margin for error. But just as her hard work begins to show promise, life throws her into another storm: her landlord is selling her home, her kids are struggling, and an unwelcome figure from her past reappears to stir up old pain.

Enter Max Grainger. Jasmine’s childhood best friend has returned to Micklewick Bay after twenty-five years—and he’s not the boy she remembers. Now a successful businessman and father, Max seems intent on helping Jasmine in any way he can. But Jasmine doesn’t accept help easily, and the walls she’s built around her heart are tall, sturdy, and well-worn.

What follows is a moving, slow-burn romance wrapped in layers of emotional truth. Scott never takes shortcuts with character development—Jasmine and Max feel fully lived-in, and their journey is as much about inner healing as it is about falling in love. The tension between Jasmine’s fierce independence and Max’s unwavering support adds depth without ever tipping into melodrama.

The real magic, as always in this series, lies in the setting. Micklewick Bay hums with warmth, community, and coastal charm. Returning readers will feel like they’re visiting old friends; newcomers will be tempted to start the series from the beginning.

Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jenny Colgan, and Phillipa Ashley, Cupcakes and Kisses in Micklewick Bay is a rich, comforting read about second chances, friendship, and the strength it takes to believe in love again.

Sweet, but never saccharine. Emotional, but grounded in real life. Eliza J. Scott has crafted a romantic gem that’s as satisfying as a cupcake—and just as impossible to resist.

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the advanced review copy.

this was soo cute. i love a heart felt story about single moms getting their second chance at love. perfect, feel-good read.