The Unexpected Inn

An unexpected visitor. An unlikely match. And a romance worth risking it all… 

From USA Today bestselling author Rachael Bloome comes a heartwarming romance full of friendship, second chances, and the comforting charm of small-town life.

Abigail Preston never imagined she'd own a seaside inn, let alone juggle life as a foster mom while falling for her late husband's best friend. Just as her life begins to feel whole again, an uninvited guest arrives and threatens to unravel everything.

The only bright spot? A visit from her best friend, Nadia.

Fresh off a humiliating breakup, Nadia Chopra is done dating the wrong men. This time, she'll follow her aunt's matchmaking advice. But when she meets Evan Blake—a rugged surfer with a sweet tooth—her heart has other ideas. He's the last man who should tempt her… and the only one she can't resist.

Evan is determined to protect his mother's saltwater taffy legacy, not risk his heart on romance. But when Nadia blows into town like a summer storm, her fiery spirit and unwavering honesty are impossible to ignore. 

In Blessings Bay, where meddling townspeople love to play matchmaker, two friends will discover that happily ever after isn't always about finding the perfect match—it's about finding the one who feels like home.

Perfect for fans of feel-good fiction, second chance romance, and stories brimming with community and hope, The Unexpected Inn welcomes you to a seaside town you'll never want to leave.

Also Includes:

An original recipe
Book club questions and more….

Praise for The Unexpected Inn: 

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "Her characters are real and relatable and likable, and her writing is top-notch. You will not find trite stories and blatantly overdone tropes here. Highly recommend!"

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The characters in this sweet, wholesome small-town romance navigate life and new beginnings in Blessings Bay while taking the reader on an emotional roller coaster that includes laughter and tears."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "I read it in one evening, as I had to find out what was going to happen on the next page."