The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe by Catherine Greer

When Audrey loses out on a promotion and discovers her husband is having an affair, she quits her job in Sydney and takes off for Whitehaven Bay, a beach town she visited when she was young. The residents of Whitehaven are a quirky bunch. There's Audrey's landlord Buddy (who swims naked every morning), Billie (a teenager who is nursing a world of hurt underneath their tough exterior), and Shez (a flamboyant dresser and owner of the local holiday flats). However, what will Audrey do to make a living? Luckily, Audrey is a fabulous baker. Can she make enough money with her floral fortune cookies to stay afloat? The Bittersweet Bakery Cafe is a delightful story of second chances, friendship, and community. A great choice for readers of Freya Sampson and Clare Pooley.