• Sweet Expectations

  • Union Street Bakery, Book 2
  • By: Mary Ellen Taylor
  • Narrated by: Susan Boyce
  • Length: 12 hrs and 4 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (844 ratings)

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Sweet Expectations

By: Mary Ellen Taylor
Narrated by: Susan Boyce
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Publisher's summary

Running the family bakery and living in the store's attic might not be Daisy's dream life, but she's beginning to understand what being content feels like. And then she gets some unexpected news. In one moment, Daisy's calm existence turns into chaos. Now she's struggling to keep it together, especially with renovations at the bakery spiraling out of control.But when a box of recipes and mementos is found hidden behind a wall in the bakery, Daisy suddenly has something to cling to-a mystery that echoes her own troubles and gives her the opportunity to figure out what she really wants out of life.

©2013 Mary Burton (P)2014 Tantor Media

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"Absorbing characters, a hint of mystery and touching self-discovery elevate this novel above many others in the genre." ( RT Book Reviews)

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Sweet expectations

BRAVO! The story, the situations, the historical references were all woven into a very believable and touching story.

Narration was excellent.

I recommend this book!

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Great story

A modern family story with many characters from the past and present. It all blends well into a tale of the of how history and secrets affect todays families.

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Loved it

The second book was even better. I enjoyed this very much. Not sure what genre it is. Romance? Mystery? It was very entertaining.

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Love, family and history… what’s not to love!

What a beautifully written book about love, family and history. Emotional and intriguing. Every character brings another journey to the history of a loving family. So well written!!

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Great

Great storyline. Narration was excellent. Love figuring out the mysteries in these stories. Good read.

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Another gentle mystery without a lot of ridiculous family secrets

I usually avoid any book thank hangs on “family secrets” because they usually are so ridiculous and dumb characters do stupid things to hide them. The characters in this book are very well drawn, intelligent, and caring. Each sister has strengths and weaknesses which they use to their joint advantage. The narration is superb.

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Liked the emphasis on family.

This was a nice book. The story dragged a little, while the main character works through some things. I do think the narrator makes a mistake with her voice for the female characters. she makes them sound aged, and they are younger than that.

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Very good sequel

This was a very enjoyable book just like its predecessor. well written, and good character development.

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Lovely story

Sometimes a little overly wordy, but the characters are compelling and the voice actor is excellent.

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The story

I like both books 1 and 2 . Sweet, heart breaking and believable. The books were narrated wonderfully. Thanks

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