Fiona Baker

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About Fiona Baker
Fiona writes sweet, feel-good contemporary women's fiction and family sagas with a bit of romance.
She hopes her characters will start to feel like old friends as you follow them on their journeys of love, family, friendship, and new beginnings. Her heartwarming storylines and charming small-town beach settings are a particular favorite of many readers.
When she's not writing, she loves eating good meals with friends, trying out new recipes, and finding the perfect glass of wine to pair with them. She lives with her husband and their two trouble-making dogs.
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Titles By Fiona Baker
Lydia Walker and Angela Collins both need a fresh start.
A year ago, Lydia became a widow at thirty-eight when she lost her beloved husband to cancer, and despite the support of her friends and her teenage daughter, Holly, she’s had a hard time moving on from the loss. She feels stuck, uncertain of how to carry out her husband’s final wish that she do something that scares her.
Angela Collins has what seems like the perfect life—a beautiful little boy, a loving husband, and a good career. But that all comes crumbling down when she returns home early one afternoon and discovers that her husband is having an affair.
Struggling with grief and loss, both women head to Marigold Island, an idyllic small town with white sand beaches and happy childhood memories.
A chance meeting between the two old friends sparks an idea that’s as exciting as it is terrifying. They decide to buy the historic Beachside Inn, renovate it, and re-open it.
Along the way, they’ll encounter a cranky landscaper who may have a soft side hidden beneath his gruff exterior, plumbing mishaps, old acquaintances, and unexpected competition from a big hotel.
Will Lydia and Angela get the second chance they’re hoping for? Or will their dreams of re-opening the Beachside Inn be dashed before they even get off the ground?
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
She’s found the man of her dreams. But is she ready to say ‘I do’?
In the aftermath of Bridget’s deception and the boating accident, Charlotte and her friends are all contemplating what’s most important to them in life.
For Briggs, the answer is easy: Charlotte.
But when he pops the big question, she gets cold feet, worried that his brush with death is making him rush into something he’s not ready for.
Can he convince her that he’s ready to move on from the heartbreak of his past and take this next step with her?
Meanwhile, Sadie and Ethan hit a rocky patch in their relationship, and Elise struggles with whether to give Bridget a second chance, even as her relationship with Gabe becomes more serious.
And as Addison and Jesse welcome a new member to their family, complications bring all of their friends together, reminding them that the most important thing in life is always…
Love.
This funny and uplifting women’s fiction series features a cast of characters you’ll want to revisit over and over. If you like stories that explore the beauty of second chances, the importance of family, and the healing power of love, this is the series for you!
Her life is picture perfect…
…until one fateful day changes everything.
In the space of a single afternoon, Charlotte Winters’ seemingly ideal life falls apart.
After being let go from her job at a publishing house, she discovers her boyfriend on a date with another woman. As she reels from their subsequent breakup, she receives the shocking news that her estranged Aunt Jean has passed away.
Even more surprising? Charlotte has inherited her aunt’s beach house in the small coastal town of Sea Breeze Cove, Massachusetts.
At 36 years old with no job and no relationship to keep her in Chicago, Charlotte decides she won’t sell the house. Instead, she’ll move to Sea Breeze Cove, fix the old home up, and get the fresh start she so desperately needs.
But life never moves in a straight line, and even fresh starts have a few bumps along the way. As she adapts to life in the cozy beachside town, Charlotte uncovers a buried secret that changes everything she thought she knew about her family.
And a handsome newcomer with a mysterious past has her questioning whether she’s ready to open up her heart again…
This funny and uplifting women’s fiction series features a cast of characters you’ll want to revisit over and over. If you like stories that explore the beauty of second chances, the importance of family, and the healing power of love, this is the series for you!
The Beachside Inn is up and running, but that doesn’t mean the work is done. In fact, things are busier than ever! After months of preparation, Angela and Lydia are finally hosting their first guests—including Patrick, who needs a place to stay while he hunts for a new house.
Tourist season is ramping up, and the Summer Sand Festival is right around the corner. Grant and Lydia are spending more time together, letting their budding relationship grow as they both begin to move on from the losses of their past.
Angela is thrilled to see her friend so happy, and she’s happy, too. She knows ending things with Scott was the right decision, even if she misses having a romantic partner in her life. And she finds herself bonding with Patrick as they both navigate the ups and downs of divorce. Despite how awkward she used to be around him when she was a teenager with a crush, he’s surprisingly easy to talk to.
But even as she starts to wonder if her friendship with Patrick could turn into something deeper, Scott shows back up in her life, promising to do better and asking for a second chance.
Will Angela return to the past or embrace the new beginnings she’s found on Marigold Island?
Meanwhile, Brooke decides to adopt a furry friend, and Hunter has a big audition for a film role. Travis is finally starting to think he might like to settle down, although he’s not exactly excited about the dating apps Brooke helps him sign up for. And an unexpected health issue sends Phoebe to the emergency room.
It’s a summer of changes and challenges, but with laughter, love, and faith, anything is possible.
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
Even in a peaceful seaside town, it’s not always smooth sailing.
Inspired by her love of reading, Charlotte has decided to try her hand at writing a book. She’s excited about her new project, but balancing it between her work at the bookstore and spending time with Briggs proves to be a bit of a challenge. Can she find a way to juggle it all?
Meanwhile, Elise is thrilled that Bridget has been able to take on more responsibility at the restaurant. She always encouraged her dad to delegate more, and now that she’s taken her own advice, she has time to focus on other aspects of her life—like her friendship with Gabe.
They’ve known each other for years, and lately it seems like their relationship could turn into something more. But is she willing to risk losing him as a friend if they try to date and it doesn’t work out?
Even as she tries to sort out her feelings for her longtime friend, she’s shocked by a revelation that she never saw coming.
Bridget has been keeping a secret from her. A big one.
Charlotte and her friends will have to rely on their bonds with each other more than ever as they face the challenges life throws at them!
This funny and uplifting women’s fiction series features a cast of characters you’ll want to revisit over and over. If you like stories that explore the beauty of second chances, the importance of family, and the healing power of love, this is the series for you.
As winter arrives in Sea Breeze Cove, not everything is smooth sailing…
With Briggs’ support, Charlotte is stepping into her new role as owner of The Book Nook, and she’s thrilled to have enticed well-known author Marissa McGuire to come to the shop as part of her book tour. Unfortunately, Charlotte has no idea that Marissa has a hidden motive for spending time in Sea Breeze Cove—something that might not sit well with the rest of the residents.
Sadie is determined to turn her dog walking business into something bigger, but she finds herself a bit distracted by a certain handsome vet. When Ethan offers to help her expand her business, she can’t help but wonder if he might have feelings for her too. But as misunderstandings threaten to push them apart, will either of them work up the courage to make a move before it’s too late?
Meanwhile, Jesse has been behaving strangely, and Addison is worried that he’s keeping a secret from her. But what could it be?
This funny and uplifting women’s fiction series features a cast of characters you’ll want to revisit over and over. If you like stories that explore the beauty of second chances, the importance of family, and the healing power of love, this is the series for you!
Watching her sister Angela pursue her passion has inspired Brooke to follow her own dreams.
For years, she’s harbored a secret fantasy of opening up a bakery of her own in Marigold, but maybe it doesn’t have to be just a fantasy. Although starting a new business is a daunting prospect and a lot of work, Brooke finally feels ready to take the leap. Guests at the inn have been raving about her pastries, and her family is behind her all the way, so now she just needs to find the startup capital.
Since she’s been house-sitting for Hunter while he’s in Los Angeles shooting a movie, the two of them have grown even closer. But when the handsome actor offers to invest in her business, Brooke is shocked—not just by his offer, but by her reaction to it.
She should be over the moon, but she finds herself strangely hesitant to accept. Because the truth is, she wants to be more than just Hunter’s business partner… and more than just his friend.
As things get more serious between Grant and Lydia, she plans a surprise birthday party for him. And Travis is back on the dating scene, but he hasn’t found a love connection yet. Still, he can’t seem to stop thinking about his encounter with the pretty realtor who called for help after a break-in at one of her properties.
Winter on Marigold Island can be cold and blustery, but with sweet treats, good food, and the love of family, warmth abounds.
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
Jennifer Lowry came to Marigold Island to leave her past behind… but her ex-boyfriend has other ideas.
He’s decided he wants to try to get back together, but she knows better than to trust any promises he makes. After all, she left him because he lied to her, drank too much, and made bad decisions. That’s not the kind of person she needs in her life. She’s looking for someone kind and sweet, someone reliable and steady.
Someone a lot like Travis Collins, the local police officer she keeps crossing paths with. Every time they talk, sparks fly between them, and she finally works up the nerve to ask Travis out on a date.
But despite her attempts to move forward, are her past and her present about to collide?
Meanwhile, Brooke is dealing with a rival baker who’s been copying her most successful recipes, and Angela helps Patrick get ready for the release of his new book. Grant is planning to ask Lydia a very important question, but first, he needs to do a little ring shopping.
Big changes are afoot for the crew in Marigold as spring blooms across the island!
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
Grace Nelson is 39 years old, but she doesn’t know what she wants to do with her life. After spending the past several years as the primary caretaker for her ill father, she’s grown accustomed to putting someone else’s needs above her own.
After he passes away, she feels adrift and uncertain, mourning his death as she tries to figure out her next steps. When her childhood friends Lydia Walker and Angela Collins invite her visit Marigold Island and stay at the Beachside inn, it sounds like the perfect escape. As much as she loves Colorado, she’s missed the beach, and time away from her regular routine will give her a chance to rediscover who she is.
Joshua Marsden isn’t looking for a change. His life is fine just the way it is, thank you. Sure, he works a bit too much, but it’s that level of dedication that helped him build his restaurant into the successful establishment it is today.
Still, when a friend challenges him to try something new, he reluctantly agrees to sign up for a few classes through the local rec center. He doesn’t expect to enjoy himself at all… until he strikes up a conversation with the pretty brunette woman in his pottery class. Grace is only visiting for the summer, but the connection between them is undeniable.
Lydia and Angela are thrilled to reconnect with their old friend, and they’re happy to see her flourishing on Marigold. Meanwhile, Grant and Lydia are planning their wedding, and another proposal is right around the corner.
Who will be the next to say I do?
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
As winter turns to spring on Marigold island, new beginnings and fresh possibilities are everywhere!
Brooke and Hunter are preparing for their wedding day, eager to tie the knot before he leaves to shoot his next movie. They’ve both agreed they want to keep the ceremony small and simple, but Hunter can’t resist planning a little surprise for the woman of his dreams.
Single mother Kinsey Haling has been struggling ever since her husband passed away. Although she’s managed to keep her event planning business afloat, she’s just going through the motions.
But when Brooke and Hunter recruit her to help with their wedding, she has to work closely with local carpenter Harrison Peters on the upcoming event. To her surprise, they have a lot in common, and she finds herself smiling and laughing for the first time in months.
Her heart is starting to open up again, but can she really take the leap into a new relationship when she has her daughter and her business to think about?
Meanwhile, Millie and Carl are thinking about adopting a puppy, and Lydia and Angela decide to make some improvements to the inn. Patrick is trying to finish his first beachy romance book, but he’s hit an unexpected bout of writer’s block and can’t figure out how to get past it.
There's something missing. He's sure of it. But what?
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will sweep you away (and it might make you a little hungry too)!
Wedding bells, natural disasters, and new neighbors make for a busy fall on Marigold Island.
After giving the Beachside Inn a glowing review, travel blogger Meredith Walters will be returning to walk down the aisle at the old inn. Between coordinating that event and planning her own wedding, Lydia barely has a moment to breathe.
An old acquaintance of Millie’s, Carl Hopkins, has moved into the recently vacated house next door to hers… and she’s anything but happy to see him. Long-forgotten rivalries resurface, and a dispute over a tree has each of them trying to recruit Marigold’s citizens to their side.
Meanwhile, Angela is worried about Jake being bullied at school, and Patrick needs to get started on his next thriller novel—except his creative muse is pulling him in an entirely different direction.
But all of that takes a back seat when a hurricane comes barreling toward the island. As everyone prepares for a potentially disastrous storm, the things that really matter rise to the surface.
Family. Friendship. Hope. And the enduring power of love.
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will sweep you away (and it might make you a little hungry too)!
Snowfalls, festive meals, and family gatherings. It must be the holiday season on Marigold Island.
Business at the Beachside Inn has been going so well that Lydia and Angela decide to take a bit of time off for the first time since they opened their doors, making a plan to close the inn over Christmas and use the space to host a party for their family and friends.
Lydia is also grappling with worry that Grant’s mother doesn’t like her, so she suggests that they invite his parents to visit for the holidays, determined to smooth things over.
Angela and Patrick have moved in together, and Angela is more grateful than ever to have a kind and supportive father-figure in Jake’s life—especially since the little boy has developed his first crush on a girl at school, something Angela has no idea how to navigate.
Brooke is working on a new treat for the bakery, something she’s certain will make her pastry shop stand out… if she can finally get the recipe just right.
And Travis is dealing with a series of 911 calls involving the defacement of Christmas light displays at several houses. Can he track down the culprit before they strike again?
One thing is certain: holidays on Marigold are never dull!
Come dip your toes in the crystal blue waters of Marigold Island, a fictional island town tucked in next to Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. This heartwarming and uplifting women’s fiction will take you on a journey of healing, friendship, family, faith, and love.
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