The Quietest Shop on Main

A Sweet, Holiday, Small Town Romance (Shops on Main, Book 3)

By: Laura Ann

Narrated by: Allie Piper, Robert Hatchet

He lives for the adrenaline of the high seas while her adventure only happens between the pages of a book...

Can the magic of the holidays help these two find common ground?

Skyla is anything but adventurous. She spends her time taking care of her grandfather and working part-time at the library and her family bookstore. It's a quiet existence, but not a bad one, especially since Skyla spends much of her time dreaming of writing a book about the type of adventures she'll never experience herself.

But when her grandfather receives a difficult diagnosis, Skyla decides it's time to change everything. Life is too short to spend it daydreaming rather than actually living. And who better to help her fulfill her grandfather's dream of deep sea fishing than Dalton Saunders, a kind boat captain who makes Skyla's heart pitter patter when he smiles?

Dalton has never been one to believe in love at first sight, but Skyla Bowen has proved him wrong. Beautiful, but shy and quiet, Dalton has been extra careful in approaching her and is trying to work up the nerve to ask her out when she offers him the chance of a lifetime. Help fulfill her grandfather's dying wish and she'll be in his debt forever.

Knowing he'll never get a better chance, Dalton isn't above using her gratitude, a solitary evening on the moonlit ocean or a sprig of mistletoe if it means bringing Skyla out of her shell and into his arms.

This is going to be a holiday season none of them will ever forget.

For fans of Elana Johnson, Rachel Hanna and Rachael Bloome, this sweet, small town romance is the perfect listen for a cool, winter night. Grab your favorite drink and curl up for a sweet listen by USA Today Bestselling author, Laura Ann.

For more fun, check out the whole "Shops on Main" series!

©2024 Laura Ann (P)2025 Blue Nose Publishing

Sweet romance

This is the 3rd book of the Shops on Main series by Laura Ann, while each book follows a different couple there is a connected storyline throughout the series. This one is narrated by Allie Piper and Robert Hatchet who both do a wonderful job voicing Dalton and Skyla. Their story was super sweet. If you’re looking for a clean no spice sweet romance with a little bit of suspense give this one a try!

Dalton and Skylar

Book 3 in The shops on Main series. Performed in dual narration by Allie Piper and Robert Hatchet.

Skylar is a Liberian and also works at her Grandfathers Book Shop.
Dalton runs the local fishing charter.

Dalton is smitten from the moment he set eyes on her.

Sylar is also her grandfather's carer, Dalton takes care of his sister who was recently left at the altar, together they need to find time for each other as well as maintaining their other commitments.

I am loving this series. Its' wholesome.

kindhearted

Dalton and Skyla are two of the kindest hearted people I have ever read about. They take caring about and for others to a whole new level. My heart hurts for his sister (can't wait to read her book) and her grandfather is one funny man. A really sweet romantic holiday story. Great ending. I also listened to the audio book, and the narrator did an amazing job.

Sweet as pie, clean holiday romance

The Quietest Shop on Main centers on Dalton and Skyla, and is a super sweet story. While it revolves around their romance, it also includes themes of friendship, intergenerational relationships, and community. Lighthouse Bay is a tight-knit community that perfectly encompasses the feel of a small town romance. Laura's stories are sweet and romantic, while being clean and closed door (kisses only).

Dalton's character is hard working, knows how to make sacrifices and is skilled in getting Skyla to slow down and focus on what's important. Skyla is a natural caretaker and has a difficult time not caring for everyone around her. This comes to a head when she finds herself as a caregiver for her grandfather, and begins to neglect her own needs. The way that they balance each other out works really nicely. A fishing captain and librarian/book store owner seem like an unlikely pair, but their chemistry is great.

This is the first book that I have listened to with Allie Piper narrating, and she does a wonderful job. She captures the vulnerabilities of Skyla's character without making her seem weak. Robert Hatchet is a reliable narrator, and if he is involved I know to expect a fantastic performance. Both narrators do a great job with the dual narration style, and had me engrossed in the story the whole time.

A sweet and HEA book I enjoyed.

Great story, enjoyed listening to the narration. A HEA with no cliffhanger's. Highly recommend this book to everyone.