The Busiest Shop on Main

Shops on Main, Book 1

De: Laura Ann

Narrado por: Maxine Mitchell, Sebastian York

What do you do when the man you thought would be yours forever, never comes home?

Serenity was prepared to wait years for Luca to get back from his military service, but after being wounded, his family shipped him to a rehabilitation facility away from home and Luca seemed to disappear off the face of the Earth.

He hasn't called or texted in years and he even though he was released ages ago, Luca never came to see her.

Determined to move on with her life, Serenity has built her own business and stepped back into the dating market, but nothing comes without opposition and she's feeling it in spades.

When a leak in her shop calls for repair, Serenity isn't anywhere close to ready to see the one and only Luca McCoy on her shop step. He's changed from the boy she dated in high school, to a man with a past and the scars to prove it.

The question is...is he only there to repair her shop? Or does he want something more? And is Serenity willing to trust him enough to give him a second chance?

Witty banter, heartwarming romance and second chances abound in this sweet, contemporary romance by USA Today best-selling author Laura Ann!

Download today and settle in for a while...once you get started, you won't be able to set it down.

©2024 Laura Ann (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing

Wholesome romance with incredible narration!

Such a lovely little small-town, second-chance romance! I would not have discovered this book had it not been for Blue Nose Audio producing the audiobook. I thought the pacing was good, the story kept me hooked and Maxine Mitchell and Sebastian York always knock it out of the park. This is a closed door romance, meaning there's no spice, but that didn't stop me from fully enjoying Serenity and Luca's story. If wholesome romance is your thing, look no further than The Busiest Shop on Main!

Serinity and Luca

Book 1 in The Shops of Main Street

Performed in duel narration by Maxine Mitchell and Sebastian York

Second Chance
Smalltown
Wholesome Romance

Serentiy and Luca

I enjoyed this sweet second chance, smalltown romance. Childhood sweethearts Luca returns to town after his time recovering from his injuries from serving time in the military.

Serentiy and Luca get the chance at starting something new after healing old wounds,

Its lovely listening to this wholesome book, I felt Maxine and Sebastian were perfet for this book. I look forward to listening ot more of this series.

Small-town and Second Chances

This book feels like stepping into a Hallmark movie and never wanting to leave.

Serenity owns a shop in the heart of a town where everyone knows everyone, Main Street is charming in the best way, and community actually means something.

Luca is her one-that-got-away. The ex who left to serve in the military and took a piece of Serenity’s heart with him. Time passed, life happened, but neither of them ever really moved on. So when Luca comes back to town and realizes how much he misses home… and her… you just know that fate is about to step in.

Add in a flooded shop, a call for help, and the fact that the construction company belongs to Luca’s brother (because small towns never let you escape your past), and you’ve got the perfect setup for a tender, emotional, second-chance love story.

Maxine Mitchell and Sebastian York deliver a dual narration that brings the perfect blend of depth and emotion, you feel every unspoken word, every lingering glance, every “what if.”

This one is lighter on the spice, heavier on the heart, and honestly? I loved that. It’s all about longing, history, forgiveness, and finding your way back to the person who always felt like home.

Small-town romance with a bit of suspense

These two had me rooting for their reconciliation from the start.
Typically a reader of spicy books, I am a sucker for a second chance romance and a man in uniform. I enjoyed Luca and Serenity's story, and their chance to redeem what was once a broken relationship.

Luca is ex-military and has a tough exterior, which can make him feel unapproachable. Serenity owns a gifts and collectibles store in the quaint downtown and often finds herself dreaming of the one who got away...until he shows up in her shop, to help her rebuild after the shop floods. Is he there strictly on business, or is he hoping to rekindle a love lost? Their story of rekindled romance does not always come easily, and forces them both to confront some difficult truths about their pasts.

The whole town is shaken when a scary situation befalls Serenity, and I love the show of community and how small towns stick together. The small town vibes, combined with tropes that I adore, made for a quick and easy listen.

Maxine Mitchell and Sebastian York are one duo that I can listen to repeatedly. Maxine's voice is so incredibly versatile, and her acting/vocal choices are always top notch. Sebastian pairs well with a tortured, tough guy MMC and he delivers a great performance with Luca.

Heartfelt, comforting, and emotionally satisfying.

I have a soft spot for a good military romance, and this one really worked for me. The audio narration was solid and kept me engaged throughout, definitely a great pick if you prefer listening over reading.

Second-chance romance is always a little iffy for me, but this one absolutely delivered. Luca and Serenity were childhood sweethearts, but after Luca was wounded in combat and sent to a rehabilitation center, he never returned home. Serenity was fully supportive of his military career and willing to wait for him, but Luca ghosts her, convinced he’s no longer good enough.

The chemistry builds naturally, with a steady emotional slow burn that had me rooting for them the entire time. Watching two people who clearly love each other, but are hesitant to open their hearts again, find their way back to one another was satisfying, made even better by the cozy small-town backdrop that softened some of the heavier themes.

Despite being a total smut aficionado, this is a closed-door, slow-burning romance, and I was completely here for it.
Heartfelt, comforting, and emotionally satisfying. If you love military romance with small-town charm and characters finding their way back to themselves (and each other), this one is absolutely worth your time