Who said that only real heroes could be found in fiction? Sarah Smith had an addiction - she was addicted to romance novels. The meet-cute, the passion, the drama and the gorgeous men! Now this wouldn't have been such an issue if she hadn't been the owner of the only bookshop in Ashford, Connecticut. Ever since her close friend Lil, from The Gingerbread Cafe, had become engaged she had been yearning for a little love to turn up in her life. Except Sarah knew a good man was hard to find - especially in a tiny town like Ashford. That was until New York journalist, Ridge Warner stepped into her bookshop... Love could be just around the corner for Sarah, but will she be able to truly believe that happy-ever-after can happen in real-life too! SHORTLISTED FOR THE FESTIVAL OF ROMANTIC FICTION BEST SHORT ROMANCE AWARD Don't miss THE GINGERBREAD CAFE series: Christmas at the Gingerbread Cafe Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Cafe (The Bookshop on the Corner) Christmas Wedding at the Gingerbread Cafe PRAISE FOR REBECCA RAISIN 'How I wish this magical little bookshop was around the corner from my house! Brimming with heart, hope, and wisdom, THE BOOKSHOP ON THE CORNER is a wonderful novel about love, life, friendship, romance, books galore, and finding that happy ending.' --Mia March, author of THE MERYL STREEP MOVIE CLUB and FINDING COLIN FIRTH 'This story couldn't be anymore perfect if it tried. I am in love with Rebecca's characters, the heart-warming connection between them all and the intertwined lives within the tiny town of Ashford. Rebecca, a huge well done to you! The Bookshop On The Corner was remarkable.' - Becca's Books (5 cupcakes) 'Wow - loved it, loved it, loved it! ... I don't know what I'm going to do whilst waiting for the next book - Christmas is so far away!!' - Crooks on Books on Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Cafe 'This book is sweet & delicious, and I am looking forward to the next in the series as they end all to quickly!' - All Booked Out on Chocolate Dreams at the Gingerbread Cafe 'Christmas at the Gingerbread Cafe is a lovely, cheery festive read, a good old-fashioned feel-good romance to warm the cockles of your heart. This is one of my favourite Christmas reads of the year.' - Books with Bunny 'Raisin not only excels in creating a festive mood - the tone of family and friends coming together is sweet - but also portrays a lovely winter wonderland setting, where things are covered in snow...It's definitely an uplifting read.' - Sam Still Reading on Christmas at the Gingerbread Cafe 'This is a short and incredibly sweet novella that explores a very endearing and unexpected romance. It is definitely one that will make you laugh and warm your heart, and one that can be happily devoured in one sitting.' - Louisa's Reviews on Christmas at the Gingerbread Cafe 'If you love Christmas, romance and HEA then you will love this sweet novella.This one gets an A.!' - Clue Review on Christmas at the Gingerbread Cafe