The Boardwalk Bookshop

Description

– “The Boardwalk Bookshop” by Susan Mallery is a story about three women, Bree, Mikki, and Ashley, who become friends and business partners when they open a shared space on the California coast.
– Book descriptions say it’s part bookstore, part gift shop, and part bakery, a dream come true for them.
– While their business thrives, their personal lives are less successful: Bree is guarded after past hurts, Mikki is stuck in a post-divorce rut, and Ashley’s wedding plans fall apart.
– The novel explores themes of friendship, courage, and starting over as the women support each other in facing their fears and pursuing their desires.

Key Features:
The Boardwalk Bookshop:
The central location, a shared space for Bree’s bookstore, Mikki’s gift shop, and Ashley’s bakery.
Bree:
A bookstore owner who has built walls around her heart due to past betrayals.
Mikki:
A gift shop owner trying to move past her divorce and open to new love.
Ashley:
A bakery owner whose wedding plans are derailed, forcing her to confront her relationship.
Friendship and Sisterhood:
The women form a strong bond, supporting each other as they navigate their personal challenges.
Friday Sunset Toast:
The friends meet on the beach every Friday to celebrate their businesses and support each other.
Themes:
The novel explores themes of starting over, facing fears, finding love, and the power of female friendship.