‘Love love love this book so much! It’s absolutely incredible… anyone who is a fan of a lovely heartwarming book, should definitely read this!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The Cosy Kettle café is the perfect place to escape this summer, for fans of Cathy Bramley, Jenny Colgan and Debbie Johnson. Guests can tuck in to fruit puddings and strawberry-studded ice cream, but for Flora, the warm summer … cream, but for Flora, the warm summer breeze is blowing in big changes…
When Flora finds out about her husband’s secret fling, she escapes to the one place she feels safe: her beloved café, The Cosy Kettle, in the charming village of Honeyford. Serving up cream teas to her café regulars is the perfect way to soothe her broken heart, and although she’s never lived in the area, the little community welcome her with open arms.
She’s soon lodging with local eccentric Luna in her remote and beautiful Starlight Cottage, snuggled between rolling green hills. Luna’s handsome son Daniel lost his wife several years ago, and as Flora gets to know him, sharing walks through the blossom-scented woods, they both slowly begin to heal… and she realises that behind Daniel’s quiet exterior, there’s a passionate nature that makes her forget all about her ex-husband.
As she settles into her new life, hosting a baking competition for the village’s summer celebration seems like a great idea… but with Daniel’s mysterious silences leading Flora to believe he’s hiding secrets, she can’t help but wonder if she can really trust him. And when the race to bake the perfect Victoria sponge stirs up old rivalries between locals, Flora starts to feel like she’s bitten off more than she can chew.
After her new start, will Flora ever truly belong in Honeyford? And, this summer, can she risk opening up her heart again?
Readers are loving A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle:
‘Funny, heart-warming and totally addictive, I just couldn’t put it down… an absolutely smashing book.’ Mrs C’s Honest Book Reviews, 5 stars
‘I have fallen in love… I adored this book… I rate this book ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and highly recommend it to all who are looking for a summer escape.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘I loved this book… brilliant characters… a page turner from the start… warm, charming and laugh out loud funny. A thoroughly enjoyable story.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘A fabulous, feel-good book filled with yummy food, fantastic characters, a cafe that I desperately want I visit and a storyline that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘This is a perfect place to escape on a sunny summers day… so many funny parts, I laughed all the way through… a definite page turner and I loved it. I highly recommend this book.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘A delicious read… perfect lighthearted summer read… Loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘The characters in the book are so fabulous… I wished I could jump through the pages and join them all at the Cosy Kettle… will make you smile from ear to ear.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘I read this story in a day, I couldn’t put it down… a glorious tale of friendships, love and fun.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘A delightful read… charming… one feel-good book… I would totally recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer
‘Marvellous… You won’t be able to put this book down once you start reading… A fun, heart-warming read.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars
‘The description of the food are mouthwatering… I loved everything and it made me crave for summer, sun and holidays. Highly recommended!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘A feel good holiday read… I loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
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I seem to be on a roll of finding some great new authors at the moment and Liz Eeles is certainly one of them, after reading this entertaining story set in the Cosy Kettle in Honeyford I need to check out not only the first book in this series but other works by this talented author.
This book is about Flora finding her own connection with the residents of Honeyford, she has moved there after finding her husband cheating on her. Moving in with Luna, her son Daniel and her grandson Caleb is just what Flora needs to start afresh and move on leavening the past behind….
Daniel has lost his wife and his time is spent caring for his son but it’s time for him to look to the future and also put the past behind him will Flora be the one to help him move on and will he be the one to make her see Honeyford is where she needs to be…….
This story is all about reminding us we can do what we want as long as we put our minds to it.
A great lighthearted entertaining story that’s a perfect holiday read.
We are back in Honeyford, with the second installment in the Cosy Kettle series by Liz Eeles, with the amazingly short name of A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake at the Cosy Kettle. In this book we dive into one of the newcomers to Honeyford; Flora!
Now if you had read book one, you would know that Flora is the proud owner of the book shop and part-owner of the Cosy Kettle, and after suffering through the nasty twitter attack, everything seems to be going well. Until she heads home one evening to the restaurant she owns with her husband, to overhear him talking to a waitress about the secret affair they have been having, and that truly blows the roof off her world.
Once again Liz Eeles writes a beautiful story not only about Stella and her life, but also about a community, and that is one of the many reasons why I love her books. We also get to renew our acquaintance with old characters and meet a lot of new ones as well. And in true Liz Eeles style, she doesn’t shy away from tough subjects, which always keeps the story feeling realistic, which is why I keep going back to her amazing books.
I thought this looked like a cute story, but I didn’t expect it to be as in-depth as it turned out to be. There were many layers to the plot, and the further I read, the more I could see how the author cleverly planned the story. I especially liked how the author potentially paralleled the book itself with a book that features heavily in the plot. I thought that showed forethought and loved the effort. The author also did an excellent job of shedding light on the chauvinistic ways of some men but did so with a wink so that the reader knew that the women were the strong ones (case in point, Alan and Katrina). That was also a nice touch. I was intrigued by the characters and the town in general. I became invested in Flora’s journey and was satisfied with the end. I was also happy to learn that this is part of a series, so I look forward to reading more about the residents of Honeyford. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for a complimentary pre-release digital ARC of this book.
5 star review of A Summer Escape and Strawberry Cake (Cozy Kettle #2) by Liz Eeles
Liz Eeles is a new author to me and this was a fun read that I really enjoyed. The title of the book intrigued me as did the blurb.
The writing was descriptive and certainly drew me to Honeyford and the wonderful people who live there.
Flora is the owner of the cafe and bookshop, married for twenty years, she finds out her husband cheated and now she is questioning her life. Will Honeyford accept her or is she doomed to remain an outsider?
I really disliked Flora’s cheating ex and was happy she left him. I was happy to see the sparks fly between Flora and Daniel.
The secondary characters were entertaining, particularly Luna, a woman who has a mystic shop in the high street. She is quirky, unique, caring and compassionate.
There is so much to enjoy in this story. The parade, the Charter Day event, the love of community was heart warming. The friendship between Flora and Luna was intriguing and added to the enjoyment.
I received a copy of this book through the publisher via Netgalley.