Welcome to McIntosh

Description

Welcome to McIntosh, a charming small town where the scent of lemon bars mingles with community spirit, and every corner holds a story waiting to bloom. When Jane O’Riley returns home to become the youngest head librarian in town history, she dreams of transforming the McIntosh Library into a vibrant hub of stories, coffee, and connection. But whispers of redevelopment threaten to erase its legacy forever.

With the help of her spirited grandmother Peg, the newly formed Apron & Ink Society, and a cast of quirky, determined townsfolk, Jane rallies to save the library at the heart of it all. From bake-offs and parades to glittering cabaret nights, McIntosh comes alive in a celebration of memory, resilience, and the quiet courage of community.

Caught between two swoon-worthy suitors-Will, her high school love with a heart full of history, and Charles, the newcomer whose steady presence feels like a promise-Jane must navigate the tangled threads of love, legacy, and belonging. Heartwarming, humorous, and brimming with small-town charm, Welcome to McIntosh is the first novel in the McIntosh Series-a cozy celebration of second chances, kindred spirits, and the stories that root us.

Binding Type: Paperback
Author: Jennifer Martin
Published: 03/10/2026
Publisher: Southern Bee Press
ISBN: 9798999610218
Pages: 574
Weight: 1.45lbs
Size: 1.28″ H x 8.50″ L x 5.50″ W

About the Author
Martin, Jennifer: – Jennifer Carroll Martin is a lifestyle creator, award-winning baker, and author of Welcome to McIntosh. She is also the creator behind CelebratingEverydayLife.com and JenniferMartinBooks.com. Jennifer has been featured in publications including Southern Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, Country Living, and Victoria magazine. She lives in Powhatan, Virginia, where she writes cozy, uplifting fiction inspired by small-town charm.