Nice story, easy to listen to.

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes I would recommend.
It's a nice story. A bit predictable but that did not detract from the enjoyment.

Would you be willing to try another book from Jenny Colgan? Why or why not?

Yes. I enjoy her writing style and it will probably be easy listening.

Have you listened to any of Penelope Rawlins’s other performances? How does this one compare?

I have not listened to this narrator before.

If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Watch your waistline. You may become addicted to cup cakes!

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Kept my interest

I always know I’m going to like a book within the first couple of minutes of listening. I love all Jenny Colgan books. The only thing though is that I think there’s a tiny chunk missing in Ch.18. Without spoiling the story I couldn’t find when Izzy finds out about her shop being sold. I listened to it over and over. Weird.

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Great escapist listening

Loved it. Voices didn't detract from the story - rather added to it - I'm impressed with Penelope Rawlins' characterisation and ability to completely change her voice. Lighthearted, fun, highly absorbing and enjoyable. Recommended.

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Great book, slight editing error I think

loved this book, the story was beautiful and the narrator fitted it perfectly. Dropped a star because I think there is an editing error at the the on chapter 18. The story jumps to a reveal with the character already knowing something without us finding out why and then randomly goes back to it near the end of the chapter. It felt more like an editing error than a purposeful flashback, which slightly spoilt the ending for me. 😢

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Dull

This book is rather dull and the main character is tedious. There's a big difference being nice and being a doormat, and Issy is definitely a doormat. It's sickening. Why do authors insist on writing female characters that are so weak and pathetic? Managed to get as far as 10 hours in, but when she allowed herself to be bullied into yet another situation she didn't want I gave up and moved onto another book. I might go back and finish it at some point, but right now I just can't take anymore of pathetic, sappy idiot.

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Nice Story

I did enjoy this book in audio format. It was a lovely story, but I too wished I'd just read it instead of listening to an audio format. I have to agree with other reviewers that the narration of Grandpa, Graham and Austin were terrible. The narrator made the men sound creepy and odd with her vocal impersonations of them. Which was a shame as Grandpa and Austin were probably quite nice although I cringed everytime I heard their voices.

Having said that, the narrators voice was nice and easy to listen to just not when doing men voices!

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A brilliant first read!

As a baker, currently doing slimming world, I fancied a little baking novel to satisfy my love of baking. It did actually end up with me eating cake, but nevermind.

This is the first time I've read anything by Jenny and I must say, with this one, I was impressed. The piece was intriguing and the character sketches well written giving the reader a good idea of the characters from Jenny's minds eye. I personally found all of the characters involving, even minor ones ending up to play a bigger part. I was keen to know what happened next so carried on and finished in a week. I found some of the swearing unnecessary however. As a baker, of course, I loved the recipes and will be coming back to these.

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Deliciously good

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this and look forward to listening to it again sometime. A true delight.

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Lovely warm absorbing story

I read this a number of years ago & remember enjoying it, & so thought I’d revisit it with Audible.

A lovely story! It’s written in such a way that you feel the atmosphere of the story, not just hear it. One feels absorbed in the lives of the characters & can easily imagine the cafe.

Wonderful & warm like a hug!

I’m sure I will listen to it again!

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easy listening.

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well written characters, issy being a favourite as well a lewis pearl's little boy.
sprinkled with recipes, the character's hopes and fears, and Penelope Rawlins performance which brought all the characters to life this is a good book to listen to between the heavier stuff (crime etc.,).
looking forward to Christmas at the cupcake café.

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