44 pages 1 hour read

Laurie Gilmore

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2024

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Chapters 18-24Chapter Summaries & Analyses

Chapter 18 Summary

Feeling more confident with himself after spending time with Hazel, Noah decides it is finally time to bring his idea about the fisherman’s cottages to the town meeting. Noah believes he can renovate them and rent them out to tourists, bringing in business that would benefit many people in Dream Harbor. Nonetheless, he worries members of the town won’t like the changes. When he meets Hazel at the town meeting, everyone is whispering about a newcomer in town. Hazel mentions a new clue about drinking cider, but she looks suspicious when Noah immediately suggests a brewery they can go to. Mayor Kelly starts the town meeting and mentions that a newcomer, Kira North, has purchased the old Christmas tree farm in town. When Kira finally arrives, she announces that she will not be reopening the farm and won’t be changing her mind. Kira’s reluctance to reopen a business in town leads Noah wonder whether his idea for the vacation rentals is a good one, and he begins to doubt himself further when Hazel suggests they leave early. Thinking that fun is all he is good for, Noah abandons his idea and leaves with Hazel.