Book Review: Coffee and Cake at Wildflower Lock

When I completed New Beginnings at Wildflower Lock, Hoopla offered the sequel Coffee and Cake at Wildflower Lock. Thus, I continued in my stream of light-hearted romances. My brain and heart seem to lack stamina for books with greater substance. It was fun to return to the sweet and conflicted character of Daisy May. I don't know if I'll seek the third in this Wildflower Lock series because it isn't available on Hoopla (and I so enjoy listening to the British accent of the narration).

After losing her job, Daisy May comes up with a brilliant plan to open a coffee shop on her canal boat. The market is ripe, but does Daisy have what it takes to start-up a new business? From day one, she encounters many obstacles. She believes she can tackle them all with the help of her good-looking, kind-hearted neighbor, Theo. Although he's eager to pursue a romantic relationship, she puts him off, worried he is too close to his break-up with his previous girlfriend.

One night, a drunken stag party leads to further disasters on her boat, compounding her financial woes. A dapper young man, Christian, appears to purchase a painting his mother saw while getting coffee on the boat. Now, Daisy's romantic quandary intensifies as she feels attracted to both Theo and Christian. Which man will win the day? How can she decide between two attractive and endearing options? This novel is perfect for fans of British contemporary romance. Almost makes me want to live on a canal boat, despite the many challenges Daisy encounters.