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Den lille havecafé
En blomstrende have, de mest fortryllende kager og et hjerte fuldt af længsel.
Fay Merryweather driver sin egen lille café fra familiens gamle hus og smukke have. Hun tryller luftige lagkager og lækre scones frem, imens hendes kunder nyder den blomstrende have og den charmerende udsigt til Grand Union-kanalen.
Men det er slidsomt for Fay at passe caféen, haven og samtidig tage sig af sin krævende mor og uduelige kæreste, Anthony. Og selvom Fay forsøger at holde sammen på det hele, plages hun af dårlig samvittighed, udmattelse og en følelse af, at hendes liv er gået i stå.
Da den karismatiske Danny og hans elskværdige hund lægger til med sin båd ved Fays havecafé, begynder noget i hende at forandre sig. Han får hende til at drømme om en anden tilværelse. Spørgsmålet er bare, om hun tør tage springet, eller om pligterne igen vil stå i vejen for kærligheden og friheden?
Den lille havecafé er en hjertevarm roman om at give slip, finde sig selv og turde vælge livet til – krydret med masser af britisk charme, søstersolidaritet og hjemmebag.
Fay Merryweather driver sin egen lille café fra familiens gamle hus og smukke have. Hun tryller luftige lagkager og lækre scones frem, imens hendes kunder nyder den blomstrende have og den charmerende udsigt til Grand Union-kanalen.
Men det er slidsomt for Fay at passe caféen, haven og samtidig tage sig af sin krævende mor og uduelige kæreste, Anthony. Og selvom Fay forsøger at holde sammen på det hele, plages hun af dårlig samvittighed, udmattelse og en følelse af, at hendes liv er gået i stå.
Da den karismatiske Danny og hans elskværdige hund lægger til med sin båd ved Fays havecafé, begynder noget i hende at forandre sig. Han får hende til at drømme om en anden tilværelse. Spørgsmålet er bare, om hun tør tage springet, eller om pligterne igen vil stå i vejen for kærligheden og friheden?
Den lille havecafé er en hjertevarm roman om at give slip, finde sig selv og turde vælge livet til – krydret med masser af britisk charme, søstersolidaritet og hjemmebag.
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First published January 8, 2015
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Carole Matthews
75 books1,717 followersCarole Matthews is an international bestselling author of hugely successful romantic comedy novels. Her unique sense of humour has won her legions of fans and critical acclaim all over the world.
A Minor Indiscretion and A Compromising Position both reached the Top 5 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart in the UK. You Drive Me Crazy reached number 8 in the original fiction charts. The novel Welcome To The Real World was shortlisted for RNA romantic novel of the year 2007.
In 2006 Carole co-edited - with writer Sarah Mlynowski - two new editions of the hugely popular Girls' Night In charity series called Girls' Night Out - one for the USA and one for Canada. All proceeds go to War Child.
Carole has presented on television and is a regular radio guest. When she’s not writing novels, television or film scripts she manages to find time to trek in the Himalayas, rollerblade in Central Park, take tea in China and snooze in her garden shed in Milton Keynes which is near London, England.
A Minor Indiscretion and A Compromising Position both reached the Top 5 in the Sunday Times bestseller chart in the UK. You Drive Me Crazy reached number 8 in the original fiction charts. The novel Welcome To The Real World was shortlisted for RNA romantic novel of the year 2007.
In 2006 Carole co-edited - with writer Sarah Mlynowski - two new editions of the hugely popular Girls' Night In charity series called Girls' Night Out - one for the USA and one for Canada. All proceeds go to War Child.
Carole has presented on television and is a regular radio guest. When she’s not writing novels, television or film scripts she manages to find time to trek in the Himalayas, rollerblade in Central Park, take tea in China and snooze in her garden shed in Milton Keynes which is near London, England.
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March 8, 2015
I usually rate books without writing a review as I generally find that someone else has put my thoughts down more eloquently than I would, but in this case given there are only glowing reviews about the book I felt compelled to explain my low rating.
When I'm in the mood for chick lit (which is more often than not lately) I've been enjoying Carole Matthews' books and really liked A Place To Call Home amongst others. Yes her books are light hearted, you know there'll be a happy ending which you can usually spot from the blurb, and any 'twists' are evident by about the end of the second chapter if not sooner, but that's fine with me when I'm looking for a feel good read as long as the story is still good with reasonably well-developed characters.
This book however made me want to wring the necks of almost everyone in it except for Stan and Lija. The main protagonist was a total and utter doormat (seriously how could someone be over forty and be THAT naive and taken advantage of?) and most of the people in her life are two dimensional baddies like something out of Cinderella. Even her Prince Charming was a little odd.
I read the book to the end because I thought that a book by this author must get better at some point, but sadly it never did for me.
Let's just say that I'm glad I borrowed this one from the library.
When I'm in the mood for chick lit (which is more often than not lately) I've been enjoying Carole Matthews' books and really liked A Place To Call Home amongst others. Yes her books are light hearted, you know there'll be a happy ending which you can usually spot from the blurb, and any 'twists' are evident by about the end of the second chapter if not sooner, but that's fine with me when I'm looking for a feel good read as long as the story is still good with reasonably well-developed characters.
This book however made me want to wring the necks of almost everyone in it except for Stan and Lija. The main protagonist was a total and utter doormat (seriously how could someone be over forty and be THAT naive and taken advantage of?) and most of the people in her life are two dimensional baddies like something out of Cinderella. Even her Prince Charming was a little odd.
I read the book to the end because I thought that a book by this author must get better at some point, but sadly it never did for me.
Let's just say that I'm glad I borrowed this one from the library.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 5, 2015
This is a really nice, summery read set on the Grand Union Canal in a village just outside Milton Keynes. Fay runs a canalside cake shop and café, as well as caring full time for her mother Miranda and has been happily plodding along for the past 10 years with her boyfriend Anthony. She is about to get more than one kick up the bum and over the course of one glorious English summer her life is about to change completely.
I really loved the characters, especially Lija the spiky gothy waitress. They are warm, funny and extremely likeable (well, mostly).
It is a really good, cosily predictable, fun read with lots of romance and a few tears along the way. It is a story that you don’t have to think too hard about – perfect for the summer. Thanks to the publishers for the review copy.
I really loved the characters, especially Lija the spiky gothy waitress. They are warm, funny and extremely likeable (well, mostly).
It is a really good, cosily predictable, fun read with lots of romance and a few tears along the way. It is a story that you don’t have to think too hard about – perfect for the summer. Thanks to the publishers for the review copy.
June 11, 2020
Fay Merryweather runs a cake shop from the garden of the family home situated near the banks of Grand Union canal. She also sells jams and cakes from the Maid of Merryweather, a narrow boat owned by her late father and a source of happy memories for Fay. She is also carer for her demanding mother Miranda who has taken to her bed, despite the doctor insisting there is no reason for her to be confined to bed. But Miranda is not convinced. Fay wishes her sister Edie would come home from New York and help wither mother but Edie is too involved in her own life. Usually the only time Fay hears from her is if she is in trouble or wants money. Fay is always busy, and is thankful for her Lija her Lithuanian assistant, even if sometimes she is less than complimentary about customers, especially 93 year old Stan. For ten years 42 year old Fay and Anthony have been together in a relationship. His passion is bell ringing which takes up a lot of his time and is something Fay hates though she has never told him that. And then Danny Wilde with his narrow boat The Dreamcatcher comes into her life. But then life changes in ways that Fay never expected. What will these changes mean for Fay and for those around her?
Fay, is a hard working person who too easily gives in the the cares and needs, real or imagined of others. Sometimes as a reader, I just wanted to yell at her to wake up to herself and get a life. Lija her assistant, is brusque and rude. She is a frequent user of the f word among other crude expressions. She is the perfect foil for the compliant and gullible Fay and despite her attitudes she works hard and Fay relies on Lija and her amazing cake making skills. Stan is really interesting character and adds some endearing moments. Diggory, Danny’s dog, is a cute addition. Danny to me seemed rather one dimensional.
This is an entertaining read, even though I did get so annoyed with Fay and many of her decisions. But I was interested enough to keep reading and there is certainly a development as the story moves through that really complicates matters for Fay and added interest as to how it would all work. While I found it enjoyable it never quite made it to the point of being a favourite read. Still it was a good way to escape and spend some time.
Fay, is a hard working person who too easily gives in the the cares and needs, real or imagined of others. Sometimes as a reader, I just wanted to yell at her to wake up to herself and get a life. Lija her assistant, is brusque and rude. She is a frequent user of the f word among other crude expressions. She is the perfect foil for the compliant and gullible Fay and despite her attitudes she works hard and Fay relies on Lija and her amazing cake making skills. Stan is really interesting character and adds some endearing moments. Diggory, Danny’s dog, is a cute addition. Danny to me seemed rather one dimensional.
This is an entertaining read, even though I did get so annoyed with Fay and many of her decisions. But I was interested enough to keep reading and there is certainly a development as the story moves through that really complicates matters for Fay and added interest as to how it would all work. While I found it enjoyable it never quite made it to the point of being a favourite read. Still it was a good way to escape and spend some time.
August 30, 2015
Okay, before you decide against reading due to my low rating, let me say I am not a regular reader of romance novels, for exactly the reasons I didn't like the book.
If you don't mind that the writing is overly cheesy, repetitive and long winded, you'll be fine.
If you don't mind that the story follows the standard story line, you'll be fine.
If you don't mind a narrator who constantly doesn't see herself in the right light, gives everything for others, and belittles herself, you'll be fine.
The story does have a few nice parts, especially the snappy and grumpy assistant. She really brightened up the dull narration at times.
If you don't mind that the writing is overly cheesy, repetitive and long winded, you'll be fine.
If you don't mind that the story follows the standard story line, you'll be fine.
If you don't mind a narrator who constantly doesn't see herself in the right light, gives everything for others, and belittles herself, you'll be fine.
The story does have a few nice parts, especially the snappy and grumpy assistant. She really brightened up the dull narration at times.
June 10, 2021
I had no idea that Carole Matthews was more than just a chick lit writer. Her books explore real people and real relationships, along with all the insecurities and imperfections that make people unique. This was a charming book from a chick lit point of view, but it was also deeper than that with some lovely morals entwined through the story.
Fay is a 40 year old woman with the whole world on her shoulders. She leads a happy life making cakes and jams for her little café whilst also selling things from her father's old narrowboat moored at the end of the garden. Fay loves this side of her life, but sadly her mother has become an invalid by choice, staying in bed and refusing to move. Because of this, Fay is chained to the house, helping her mother, cooking and cleaning for her and generally running around like her slave. She has a dependant yet unexciting partner called Anthony who she has been with for a decade and can't really see what they are doing together anymore.
One day a new narrowboat pulls up at the bottom of her garden, and Fay's life will never be the same again...
Fay is a 40 year old woman with the whole world on her shoulders. She leads a happy life making cakes and jams for her little café whilst also selling things from her father's old narrowboat moored at the end of the garden. Fay loves this side of her life, but sadly her mother has become an invalid by choice, staying in bed and refusing to move. Because of this, Fay is chained to the house, helping her mother, cooking and cleaning for her and generally running around like her slave. She has a dependant yet unexciting partner called Anthony who she has been with for a decade and can't really see what they are doing together anymore.
One day a new narrowboat pulls up at the bottom of her garden, and Fay's life will never be the same again...
December 20, 2019
I have officially fallen In love with this book. It is AMAZING! I don’t even know where to begin.
So, let’s try and do this book some justice. First impressions were that this was going to be one of those light fluffy books where character falls in love with boy and bakes cakes. I mean yes, that Is the plot but there is so much more to this warm story.
Fay Is a genius character, so many layers, so many flaws! However all the add on side characters are what really make this book, Matthews is a majestic writer who makes you fall in love with each and every one of her characters. She creates this wonderful storyline where everything is so real and emotionally challenging. I generally found myself weeping at what was happening to Fay, I laughed out loud at Lija and Fay’s incredible relationship, I mean, It’s a wonderful, brilliant book that will leave you beaming and walking to your nearest cake shop for a lemon drizzle.
The male character Is an absolute hunk, the romance is palpable throughout, the drama Is Intense, the revelations are jaw dropping. I cannot recommend this book enough. I was in a total reading slump until I started reading this and low and behold there I was captivated until 2am wrapped up in the comfy enthralling life of Fay.
I cannot wait to read the next instalment over the Christmas Holiday which is festive fun!!
So, let’s try and do this book some justice. First impressions were that this was going to be one of those light fluffy books where character falls in love with boy and bakes cakes. I mean yes, that Is the plot but there is so much more to this warm story.
Fay Is a genius character, so many layers, so many flaws! However all the add on side characters are what really make this book, Matthews is a majestic writer who makes you fall in love with each and every one of her characters. She creates this wonderful storyline where everything is so real and emotionally challenging. I generally found myself weeping at what was happening to Fay, I laughed out loud at Lija and Fay’s incredible relationship, I mean, It’s a wonderful, brilliant book that will leave you beaming and walking to your nearest cake shop for a lemon drizzle.
The male character Is an absolute hunk, the romance is palpable throughout, the drama Is Intense, the revelations are jaw dropping. I cannot recommend this book enough. I was in a total reading slump until I started reading this and low and behold there I was captivated until 2am wrapped up in the comfy enthralling life of Fay.
I cannot wait to read the next instalment over the Christmas Holiday which is festive fun!!
October 3, 2016
A very enjoyable read.
However, I agree with another reviewer's perspective that the heroine was too obtuse and it definitely impacted the overall strength of the story. It's hard to believe that someone who can run a successful business, and survive to the age of 42, could be so gullible.
That being said, I still found the story to be engaging and entertaining. I was hooked from the first page all the way to the very last page. Carole Matthews is certainly a master in chick lit and knows how to spin a great tale.
However, I agree with another reviewer's perspective that the heroine was too obtuse and it definitely impacted the overall strength of the story. It's hard to believe that someone who can run a successful business, and survive to the age of 42, could be so gullible.
That being said, I still found the story to be engaging and entertaining. I was hooked from the first page all the way to the very last page. Carole Matthews is certainly a master in chick lit and knows how to spin a great tale.
May 1, 2015
Carole Matthews has long been a favourite of mine. She’s one of the Chick Lit Queens, and I really, really enjoyed her last couple of books A Place To Call Home and The Christmas Party. What I like is that, despite having written over 20 books (maybe even over 25) none of her books are ever the same. They’re always different and always enjoyable, so I was so looking forward to The Cake Shop In The Garden. AND it was blurbed by Mary Berry which is pretty freaking cool, actually.
The Cake Shop In The Garden was so, so different to the more serious A Place To Call Home, but they all have that special Matthews touch, and I enjoyed The Cake Shop In The Garden tremendously. In fact, I would quite like to go and live in Canal House, please. It sounded like such a delightful place to live – by the canal, with a riverboat for company and the garden where Fay serves her cakes sounded absolutely gorgeous and I am no green fingered goddess. I could imagine it all in my mind beautifully, and it’s my idea of heaven. I’ve never really been a big fan of the water, but Fay was just so passionate about the houseboat, that she turned me on to the idea, too!
It was very nice to meet Fay, even though it made me sad at least every other page when she was being treated like a slave by her bedridden (but not really bedridden) mother. I will never quite understand why someone would purposefully make themselves bedridden when there’s a beautiful life out there to explore. And it made me sad that Miranda was holding Fay back, stopping her from even doing some so basic as going out for the evening. It made me want to scream and shout, on Fay’s behalf, because Fay was far too polite to say anything to her Mum.
One of the best bits about the book though were the supporting characters! Not only is Fay absolutely fabulous, but we also had Lija, Fay’s assistant who was hilarious! Totally sharp, but it worked for her, if that makes sense. I couldn’t imagine Lija being soft, sweet or cuddly. In fact, that would just be bizarre! Then there was Stan, a regular at Fay’s Cakes. I wanted to hug him and hear all his old war stories. He reminded me a bit of Bruce Forsyth in the way all of Fay’s soups were his favourites. And I’m leaving my favourite til last (although Stan ran him pretty close!!!) Danny Wilde. Ahhhh, he stole my heart the moment he leaped off his houseboat, with Diggory. He was charming, sweet, funny, and just so delicious! Sigh.
I loved The Cake Shop In The Garden, even with all the bad stuff, you just hoped it would all come good for Fay, because nobody deserved happiness more than her, who spent way, way too much time putting other people first. It was such a delightful novel and I can’t wait for the next one, I’m back on the Matthews train and IT IS GOOOOD. (Especially as there’s a third Chocolate Lovers club book on the way yesss!!!!!)
The Cake Shop In The Garden was so, so different to the more serious A Place To Call Home, but they all have that special Matthews touch, and I enjoyed The Cake Shop In The Garden tremendously. In fact, I would quite like to go and live in Canal House, please. It sounded like such a delightful place to live – by the canal, with a riverboat for company and the garden where Fay serves her cakes sounded absolutely gorgeous and I am no green fingered goddess. I could imagine it all in my mind beautifully, and it’s my idea of heaven. I’ve never really been a big fan of the water, but Fay was just so passionate about the houseboat, that she turned me on to the idea, too!
It was very nice to meet Fay, even though it made me sad at least every other page when she was being treated like a slave by her bedridden (but not really bedridden) mother. I will never quite understand why someone would purposefully make themselves bedridden when there’s a beautiful life out there to explore. And it made me sad that Miranda was holding Fay back, stopping her from even doing some so basic as going out for the evening. It made me want to scream and shout, on Fay’s behalf, because Fay was far too polite to say anything to her Mum.
One of the best bits about the book though were the supporting characters! Not only is Fay absolutely fabulous, but we also had Lija, Fay’s assistant who was hilarious! Totally sharp, but it worked for her, if that makes sense. I couldn’t imagine Lija being soft, sweet or cuddly. In fact, that would just be bizarre! Then there was Stan, a regular at Fay’s Cakes. I wanted to hug him and hear all his old war stories. He reminded me a bit of Bruce Forsyth in the way all of Fay’s soups were his favourites. And I’m leaving my favourite til last (although Stan ran him pretty close!!!) Danny Wilde. Ahhhh, he stole my heart the moment he leaped off his houseboat, with Diggory. He was charming, sweet, funny, and just so delicious! Sigh.
I loved The Cake Shop In The Garden, even with all the bad stuff, you just hoped it would all come good for Fay, because nobody deserved happiness more than her, who spent way, way too much time putting other people first. It was such a delightful novel and I can’t wait for the next one, I’m back on the Matthews train and IT IS GOOOOD. (Especially as there’s a third Chocolate Lovers club book on the way yesss!!!!!)
November 25, 2015
This book surprised me and it's not often I can say that these days.
It starts slowly... too slowly, really... and for the first third of the novel it was very much a case of 'so far, so predictable'. I was also worried I was going to die of an overdose of twee.
Then, at about the forty per cent mark, when I thought I had the whole plot pre-mapped, it threw me a major curveball.
I'm not going to say what that curveball was, because I try to be as spoiler-free as possible, but suffice it to say that it wasn't the last curveball the book threw me. In fact, for the second half of the book, virtually all my guesses about where the story was going turned out to be wrong... and I absolutely love it when that happens.
The book wasn't perfect, though. My main problem with it being the character of Danny Wilde... or, as I came to think of him, cliché female wank fantasy number one. Seriously, I could practically hear the author flicking her bean furiously every time he appeared. FAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAFAP... Oh, and the name? It's the equivalent of a male author calling a female character 'Spanky McPerkytits'.
All in all though, after a very slow start, I ended up enjoying this book a great deal.
It starts slowly... too slowly, really... and for the first third of the novel it was very much a case of 'so far, so predictable'. I was also worried I was going to die of an overdose of twee.
Then, at about the forty per cent mark, when I thought I had the whole plot pre-mapped, it threw me a major curveball.
I'm not going to say what that curveball was, because I try to be as spoiler-free as possible, but suffice it to say that it wasn't the last curveball the book threw me. In fact, for the second half of the book, virtually all my guesses about where the story was going turned out to be wrong... and I absolutely love it when that happens.
The book wasn't perfect, though. My main problem with it being the character of Danny Wilde... or, as I came to think of him, cliché female wank fantasy number one. Seriously, I could practically hear the author flicking her bean furiously every time he appeared. FAPFAPFAPFAPFAPFAFAP... Oh, and the name? It's the equivalent of a male author calling a female character 'Spanky McPerkytits'.
All in all though, after a very slow start, I ended up enjoying this book a great deal.
January 23, 2015
I just loved this book. It made me feel all warm and fuzzy during a bitterly cold and snowy spell in January. Perfect antidote to winter.
Fay Merryweather lives with her bedridden mother, Miranda, in The Canal House where she also runs a little cafe called Fay's Cakes. She has a partner of ten years, Anthony, who is hardly the attentive type and a sister, Edie, who lives in New York and expects Fay to fund her lifestyle whilst she doesn't work. Fay just loves to help everyone and is used disgracefully by the horrendous Miranda, Anthony and Edie.
Along comes a canal boat, The Dreamcatcher, with the handsome Danny Wilde on board and Fay's life tumbles into turmoil.
I totally detested Miranda for her treatment of Fay but by far my favourite character had to be the brilliant, Lija, who had me laughing out loud of many occasions with her colourful language and brilliant outlook on life.
The book is just a joy to read and I am so sad Fay, Lija, the glorious Danny and his lovely dog, Diggery, are no longer in my life.
Fabulous.
Fay Merryweather lives with her bedridden mother, Miranda, in The Canal House where she also runs a little cafe called Fay's Cakes. She has a partner of ten years, Anthony, who is hardly the attentive type and a sister, Edie, who lives in New York and expects Fay to fund her lifestyle whilst she doesn't work. Fay just loves to help everyone and is used disgracefully by the horrendous Miranda, Anthony and Edie.
Along comes a canal boat, The Dreamcatcher, with the handsome Danny Wilde on board and Fay's life tumbles into turmoil.
I totally detested Miranda for her treatment of Fay but by far my favourite character had to be the brilliant, Lija, who had me laughing out loud of many occasions with her colourful language and brilliant outlook on life.
The book is just a joy to read and I am so sad Fay, Lija, the glorious Danny and his lovely dog, Diggery, are no longer in my life.
Fabulous.
August 13, 2018
This could have been adorable, if only the main character wasn't so damn pathetic!!! There were a couple of moments when I nearly flung this book against a wall. It simply isn't believable that a woman in her forties still hasn't figured out that she doesn't need to let everyone who's supposed to love and support her, take advantage of her. In these times of celebrating strong females, this character really pissed me off. Especially because none of the resolutions of these toxic relationships was her doing - at least that could have been a bit redemptive. Too bad because the setting - a canal-side cake shop in a British garden - is delectable.
April 27, 2015
I absolutely loved this book! I felt so sorry for Fay & my heart was in my mouth at the end hoping it would all turn out the way she wanted it too. Lija was a great character, well, they all were but she was my favourite! I hope Carole Matthews writes a follow up book to let us know what happens next x
August 28, 2017
An absolute delight!
September 16, 2018
Yet another one of Carole Matthews' books that disappoints me. I can't understand why people praise her that much. Her stories always fall so flat! At least, this one has a nice cover and some mouthwatering food references. Never, ever, again. Ever.
April 21, 2015
Fay Merryweather, is running a teashop out of her garden, and also her narrowboat at the bottom of the garden on the canal. She gets a reasonable passing trade from people meandering up and down the canals near Milton Keynes, as well as people from the local village. While running this teashop, she also is sole carer to her bedridden mum Margaret, as well as a huge support to her sister in New York.
Fay has a long term partner of 10 years, in Anthony, who seems more interested in golf and his handbell ringing group, than in Fay, and seems like he must have been old before his time, at least it felt that way.
Lija is Fay's assistant in the cafe, and perhaps one of Fay's only real friends. I loved Lija's attitude towards everything, and she is a massive help to Fay.
Danny Wilde, is young and incredibly handsome. He has recently packed in a job in The City, in order to have a more relaxed way of life, travelling around the UK on the canals. He moors his boat on Fay's mooring and helps out preparing the cafe for another summer.
Fay is the sort of person that put literally everyone first, and as a result she initially seems a bit "woe is me", a bit uninspiring and spineless. But when suddenly everything around her changes, she has to decide exactly what is most important in her life, and in doing so, I feel becomes a far more well rounded person.
I loved the idea of a Cake Shop/Cafe being run out of a boat, and a garden, and in bad weather parts of the house. The cakes always sounded so nice, and regular customer Stan is a real ray of light. He is the perfect example of an elderly gentleman.
The bedridden mother, Margaret, and sister Edie are really hard to like. Both of them utterly selfish and take advantage of Fay. In fact although there quite a few characters I didn't like, they were the sort that I still enjoyed reading about regardless.
The Cake Shop in the Garden is a novel with heart. It is a wonderful story about love, life, family and not to mention cake! As is always the case, it was an absolute pleasure to read, and I would love to see a short story sequel, as I feel I'd love to see how the story develops, after the book ended!
Fay has a long term partner of 10 years, in Anthony, who seems more interested in golf and his handbell ringing group, than in Fay, and seems like he must have been old before his time, at least it felt that way.
Lija is Fay's assistant in the cafe, and perhaps one of Fay's only real friends. I loved Lija's attitude towards everything, and she is a massive help to Fay.
Danny Wilde, is young and incredibly handsome. He has recently packed in a job in The City, in order to have a more relaxed way of life, travelling around the UK on the canals. He moors his boat on Fay's mooring and helps out preparing the cafe for another summer.
Fay is the sort of person that put literally everyone first, and as a result she initially seems a bit "woe is me", a bit uninspiring and spineless. But when suddenly everything around her changes, she has to decide exactly what is most important in her life, and in doing so, I feel becomes a far more well rounded person.
I loved the idea of a Cake Shop/Cafe being run out of a boat, and a garden, and in bad weather parts of the house. The cakes always sounded so nice, and regular customer Stan is a real ray of light. He is the perfect example of an elderly gentleman.
The bedridden mother, Margaret, and sister Edie are really hard to like. Both of them utterly selfish and take advantage of Fay. In fact although there quite a few characters I didn't like, they were the sort that I still enjoyed reading about regardless.
The Cake Shop in the Garden is a novel with heart. It is a wonderful story about love, life, family and not to mention cake! As is always the case, it was an absolute pleasure to read, and I would love to see a short story sequel, as I feel I'd love to see how the story develops, after the book ended!
April 25, 2015
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As usual, Carole Matthews’s books are such little treats that would brighten your day. With a string of best-sellers in her name, her trademark flair and humour is very much still shining brightly in her writing. If you know me well enough, I do love a good book that is food-themed, especially Jenny Colgan’s, and I really had high hopes for The Cake Shop in the Garden. Judging from the cover, it may seem like the run-of-the-mill romantic comedy with loads of yummy descriptions of cake, but it runs deeper than that. Aside from the gloriously summery cover, it’s a tale of family, responsibilities, dreams, love and let’s not forget the cherry on top of the icing: cake!
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As usual, Carole Matthews’s books are such little treats that would brighten your day. With a string of best-sellers in her name, her trademark flair and humour is very much still shining brightly in her writing. If you know me well enough, I do love a good book that is food-themed, especially Jenny Colgan’s, and I really had high hopes for The Cake Shop in the Garden. Judging from the cover, it may seem like the run-of-the-mill romantic comedy with loads of yummy descriptions of cake, but it runs deeper than that. Aside from the gloriously summery cover, it’s a tale of family, responsibilities, dreams, love and let’s not forget the cherry on top of the icing: cake!
June 21, 2018
This book was actually really terrible and repetitive, with thoroughly unbelievable characters...yet I found myself enjoying it. Must do some soul searching to determine what that means about me as a person.
March 16, 2019
Fay reminded me of my old self, I wanted to slap her so bad...!!
March 7, 2015
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Forty-something Faye Merryweather is a kind-hearted woman who always takes care of everyone but herself. Her mother is bed-bound, though more out of stubbornness than necessity, and Fay is her sole caretaker. She does have a younger sister, Edie, but she lives in New York and is too caught up in her own life to consider the feelings of her sister and mother. The only reason she regularly Skypes Fay is to complain about her boyfriend and to beg her sister for money. Even though Faye barely scrapes by from the earnings of her cake shop, located in the garden of her home, time and time again she helps Edie out as she can't stand seeing her sister in distress.
Even Faye's long-time partner, Anthony, seems to only still be around for convenience as she makes him home-made meals, irons his shirts and yet rarely asks for anything in return. However, her nondescript existence is turned upside down when the gorgeous Danny Wilde sails into her life. Having recently walked out of high-flying city career, he bought a boat and is enjoying his new fancy-free life. Danny initially stops by The Canalside Cake Shop for a sandwich, but he sticks around to help out with some of the jobs that needed doing around the place for a long time.
Danny brings with him the spark that had been missing in Faye's life and she soon finds herself attracted to the much younger man. However, with her mother to take care of, the cake shop to run and not wanting to betray Anthony either, will Faye once again ignore her own feelings and desires for the sake of others?
I am a long-time Carole Matthews fan, as her heart-warming novels also manage to transport me from stressful days in the office to much nicer places, but unfortunately The Cake Shop in the Garden wasn't filled with the same the level of charm and delight I've come to enjoy and expect from her writing. For a large part this was a disheartening story of someone's life getting worse and worse, and the fact that the main character came across as a pushover didn't help matters either. After all, if Faye didn't seem to care about how awful people were treating her, why should the reader?
Also, for a novel that so prominently features cake on the stunning cover, and even in the title, there was a surprising lack of scrumptious foodie descriptions. There were some mentions of cake types and sandwich spreads, but I really missed the detailed descriptions of creating them that would make the smells and sights jump off the page.
Having said that, there was still plenty to relish within the pages of this novel (and I am not just talking about the mentions of Danny's well-defined abs, although that was certainly a plus!). Outspoken Latvian Lija, the young woman who helps Fay in the cake shop, was a feisty and brilliant character, and every scene that featured her was a joy to read. And the war veteran, nick-named 'Stinky Stan' by Lija, who visits the shop daily for a spot of lunch and calls whatever he is served his favourite, was a sweet addition as well.
So while this was perhaps not my favourite Carole Matthews novel, the smaller characters made this a worthwhile read in the end. I just wish the main character's actions hadn't been quite so frustrating from a reader's perspective and that the pages contained a little more cake. After all, there is no such thing as too much cake! Especially not in a novel that has the delectable treat featured not only within the gorgeous cover illustration but in its title as well.
3.5 stars
Forty-something Faye Merryweather is a kind-hearted woman who always takes care of everyone but herself. Her mother is bed-bound, though more out of stubbornness than necessity, and Fay is her sole caretaker. She does have a younger sister, Edie, but she lives in New York and is too caught up in her own life to consider the feelings of her sister and mother. The only reason she regularly Skypes Fay is to complain about her boyfriend and to beg her sister for money. Even though Faye barely scrapes by from the earnings of her cake shop, located in the garden of her home, time and time again she helps Edie out as she can't stand seeing her sister in distress.
Even Faye's long-time partner, Anthony, seems to only still be around for convenience as she makes him home-made meals, irons his shirts and yet rarely asks for anything in return. However, her nondescript existence is turned upside down when the gorgeous Danny Wilde sails into her life. Having recently walked out of high-flying city career, he bought a boat and is enjoying his new fancy-free life. Danny initially stops by The Canalside Cake Shop for a sandwich, but he sticks around to help out with some of the jobs that needed doing around the place for a long time.
Danny brings with him the spark that had been missing in Faye's life and she soon finds herself attracted to the much younger man. However, with her mother to take care of, the cake shop to run and not wanting to betray Anthony either, will Faye once again ignore her own feelings and desires for the sake of others?
I am a long-time Carole Matthews fan, as her heart-warming novels also manage to transport me from stressful days in the office to much nicer places, but unfortunately The Cake Shop in the Garden wasn't filled with the same the level of charm and delight I've come to enjoy and expect from her writing. For a large part this was a disheartening story of someone's life getting worse and worse, and the fact that the main character came across as a pushover didn't help matters either. After all, if Faye didn't seem to care about how awful people were treating her, why should the reader?
Also, for a novel that so prominently features cake on the stunning cover, and even in the title, there was a surprising lack of scrumptious foodie descriptions. There were some mentions of cake types and sandwich spreads, but I really missed the detailed descriptions of creating them that would make the smells and sights jump off the page.
Having said that, there was still plenty to relish within the pages of this novel (and I am not just talking about the mentions of Danny's well-defined abs, although that was certainly a plus!). Outspoken Latvian Lija, the young woman who helps Fay in the cake shop, was a feisty and brilliant character, and every scene that featured her was a joy to read. And the war veteran, nick-named 'Stinky Stan' by Lija, who visits the shop daily for a spot of lunch and calls whatever he is served his favourite, was a sweet addition as well.
So while this was perhaps not my favourite Carole Matthews novel, the smaller characters made this a worthwhile read in the end. I just wish the main character's actions hadn't been quite so frustrating from a reader's perspective and that the pages contained a little more cake. After all, there is no such thing as too much cake! Especially not in a novel that has the delectable treat featured not only within the gorgeous cover illustration but in its title as well.
3.5 stars
October 25, 2020
3.5/5 ⭐️ Lovely easy read!
April 20, 2015
The Cake Shop in the Garden was once again another book from Carole Matthews that I devoured in just a couple of days.
Fay Merryweather runs her cake shop from her beautiful garden along the canal. I enjoyed visualising this but found myself wishing for more description, especially of the cakes themselves. Looking after the cake shop, the garden and her mother means Fay barely has any time for herself, and she has almost resigned herself to the fact that this is her lot in life. It took me a while to really start to like Fay, I felt a little bit sorry for her in the beginning yet despite this I wanted to read on and discover what her journey throughout the book would be like. Especially when Danny Wilde walks into her life and despite the schoolgirl attraction she felt towards him, it was a relationship that had me intrigued.
It's incredibly difficult to discuss the book in detail, there were characters that I really disliked, yet I can't fully explain why without ruining it! But Fay's mother and sister were definitely two that annoyed me more than most, with certain things making a lot of sense as the book progressed. Carole Matthews writes stories that get you completely involved and have you really caring about the characters that she creates. I did really want to shout at Fay to get a grip most of the time though with the way she was behaving and letting these people treat her. There were some really touching moments throughout the story thanks to Lija, Fay's, shall we say, unique assistant and a wonderful elderly gentleman by the name of Stan.
I find myself reading these books that teach you to grab life with both hands while you can, to enjoy your life and perhaps take those risks that in the past you have been too afraid to take and telling myself that I will take them as well (still waiting!). The Cake Shop in the Garden is one of those books, with a number of little twists throughout, and secrets and revelations that I failed to see coming, it's certainly an eventful read with a lot packed in before the wonderful conclusion that readers have come to expect from Carole and fans old and new will no doubt love this book too, so I have no hesitation in recommending it. I also hope Carole returns to these characters in the future, as I would love to read about them again.
Fay Merryweather runs her cake shop from her beautiful garden along the canal. I enjoyed visualising this but found myself wishing for more description, especially of the cakes themselves. Looking after the cake shop, the garden and her mother means Fay barely has any time for herself, and she has almost resigned herself to the fact that this is her lot in life. It took me a while to really start to like Fay, I felt a little bit sorry for her in the beginning yet despite this I wanted to read on and discover what her journey throughout the book would be like. Especially when Danny Wilde walks into her life and despite the schoolgirl attraction she felt towards him, it was a relationship that had me intrigued.
It's incredibly difficult to discuss the book in detail, there were characters that I really disliked, yet I can't fully explain why without ruining it! But Fay's mother and sister were definitely two that annoyed me more than most, with certain things making a lot of sense as the book progressed. Carole Matthews writes stories that get you completely involved and have you really caring about the characters that she creates. I did really want to shout at Fay to get a grip most of the time though with the way she was behaving and letting these people treat her. There were some really touching moments throughout the story thanks to Lija, Fay's, shall we say, unique assistant and a wonderful elderly gentleman by the name of Stan.
I find myself reading these books that teach you to grab life with both hands while you can, to enjoy your life and perhaps take those risks that in the past you have been too afraid to take and telling myself that I will take them as well (still waiting!). The Cake Shop in the Garden is one of those books, with a number of little twists throughout, and secrets and revelations that I failed to see coming, it's certainly an eventful read with a lot packed in before the wonderful conclusion that readers have come to expect from Carole and fans old and new will no doubt love this book too, so I have no hesitation in recommending it. I also hope Carole returns to these characters in the future, as I would love to read about them again.
April 30, 2015
I make no apologies for reviewing yet another book by the wonderful Carole Matthews - The Cake Shop In The Garden has been available for kindle and in hardcover since January, but I managed to contain myself until the paperback was published on 23rd April by Sphere. After all, there may be some of you who haven't discovered her writing - although I do somehow doubt it when this is her 29th novel to delight her legions of fans (I hope I've counted right!). I'm usually a greater fan of her Christmas books - if you haven't read Calling Mrs Christmas (here's my review), remedy that as soon as the decorations hit the shop - but this is an unashamedly summery read, and I think it's one of my favourites.
Fay immediately won a place in my heart - heading for middle age in her old lady cardigan, stuck in a boring relationship with bell-ringer Anthony, at the beck and call of her demanding mother, relaxing by watching reruns of Escape To The Country, cherishing memories of her father who so loved the canal and his barge The Maid Of Merryweather. It's really no surprise when the arrival of gorgeous Danny on his barge The Dreamcatcher throws her life into disarray.
The cafe and cake shop is beautifully drawn - I have such a clear picture of the garden that Fay works in and walks through to sit by the canal. And then there's the wonderful Lija - Latvian, sassy, emergency shag kit in her handbag for all eventualities, spiky, wonderful baker and very best friend - who repeatedly had me laughing out loud, but who I grew to really care for.
All the characters are fantastic, from impossibly self-centred sister Edie and Fay's old cow of a mother, to the dog Digger and old Stan who declares every meal he's served his favourite. The story is excellent too - quite dark at times but never without humour, and quite a page turner as you hope everything will work out as you want it to. Does it? I couldn't possibly tell you...
So far - I know there will be others! - this is the book I'd recommend you carry in your suitcase or load on your kindle for thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable sun lounger reading. I absolutely loved every page.
Fay immediately won a place in my heart - heading for middle age in her old lady cardigan, stuck in a boring relationship with bell-ringer Anthony, at the beck and call of her demanding mother, relaxing by watching reruns of Escape To The Country, cherishing memories of her father who so loved the canal and his barge The Maid Of Merryweather. It's really no surprise when the arrival of gorgeous Danny on his barge The Dreamcatcher throws her life into disarray.
The cafe and cake shop is beautifully drawn - I have such a clear picture of the garden that Fay works in and walks through to sit by the canal. And then there's the wonderful Lija - Latvian, sassy, emergency shag kit in her handbag for all eventualities, spiky, wonderful baker and very best friend - who repeatedly had me laughing out loud, but who I grew to really care for.
All the characters are fantastic, from impossibly self-centred sister Edie and Fay's old cow of a mother, to the dog Digger and old Stan who declares every meal he's served his favourite. The story is excellent too - quite dark at times but never without humour, and quite a page turner as you hope everything will work out as you want it to. Does it? I couldn't possibly tell you...
So far - I know there will be others! - this is the book I'd recommend you carry in your suitcase or load on your kindle for thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable sun lounger reading. I absolutely loved every page.
February 25, 2015
What a fantastic book- a beautiful cafe setting with a narrowboat also serving cake and lemonade at the bottom of the garden.
Fay has been looking after her bedridden mother for years- after she took to her bed after a bout of pneumonia. She is a very challenging patient and Fay has had to give up all hope of a normal life where she's free to go out or go on holiday. Her mother won't even have a night nurse looking after her. She's also taken for granted by her boyfriend who uses her as somewhere to eat his evening meal when he's free.
She has a very spiky assistant who doesn't have the greatest customer service skills- but cooks a mean cake! She works really hard and her heart is in the right place. She'll even offer to watch out for Miranda( the mother) on occasion.
Danny moors at the end of the garden one day and does some odd jobs that were very seriously needed- and he seems happy to work for cake and bacon sandwiches and a small daily wage! He adds a bit of eye candy to their day.
Fay is also used by her sister who lives in America - but frequently needs financing.
She often dreams of renovating her dad's old boat- but it needs a new engine. She often daydreams about the life some of her customers lead.
What does life hold in store for her- how much more can she be expected to handle?
I loved everything about this book- including Stan, the sweet 90 year old who pops in for his lunch every day. I would love to follow their story in a follow up book. I can already picture new stories about all the characters and would love to know more about them.
Fay has been looking after her bedridden mother for years- after she took to her bed after a bout of pneumonia. She is a very challenging patient and Fay has had to give up all hope of a normal life where she's free to go out or go on holiday. Her mother won't even have a night nurse looking after her. She's also taken for granted by her boyfriend who uses her as somewhere to eat his evening meal when he's free.
She has a very spiky assistant who doesn't have the greatest customer service skills- but cooks a mean cake! She works really hard and her heart is in the right place. She'll even offer to watch out for Miranda( the mother) on occasion.
Danny moors at the end of the garden one day and does some odd jobs that were very seriously needed- and he seems happy to work for cake and bacon sandwiches and a small daily wage! He adds a bit of eye candy to their day.
Fay is also used by her sister who lives in America - but frequently needs financing.
She often dreams of renovating her dad's old boat- but it needs a new engine. She often daydreams about the life some of her customers lead.
What does life hold in store for her- how much more can she be expected to handle?
I loved everything about this book- including Stan, the sweet 90 year old who pops in for his lunch every day. I would love to follow their story in a follow up book. I can already picture new stories about all the characters and would love to know more about them.
June 28, 2015
Just delicious......really enjoyed reading this book. The storyline had me feeling mixed emotions ..Found my self shouting and smile at regular intervals as I escaped into the countryside narrow boat world.
Loved the characters...would not mind a Danny in my life with his coke break moments...AND AS STAN WOULD SAY.. Its my favourite......
Loved the characters...would not mind a Danny in my life with his coke break moments...AND AS STAN WOULD SAY.. Its my favourite......
May 15, 2015
Another truly fantastic book from Carole Matthews. It certainly doesn't disappoint. I could not put it down.
July 19, 2023
Fay runs her cake shop from her garden with the help of Lija. She also looks after her Mum who has made herself bedbound.
Danny turns up on his narrowboat and turns Fay's world upside down. Tragedy strikes and then Fay must decide what's more important in life.
A lovely story, but also quite sad a times. So many times I wanted to shout at Fay when she couldn't see what was in front of her.
Danny turns up on his narrowboat and turns Fay's world upside down. Tragedy strikes and then Fay must decide what's more important in life.
A lovely story, but also quite sad a times. So many times I wanted to shout at Fay when she couldn't see what was in front of her.
August 8, 2023
Oi kuidas see mulle meeldis! Super-hüper mõnus ja helge, rahulikult (mitte igavalt) kulgev naistekas. Ideaalne suvelugemine.
May 21, 2015
This is one of those reviews that is going to be hard to write because I LOVED The Cake Shop in the Garden. If you're a regular blog reader you will know I'm a fan of Carole's but she's raised the bar even higher with her latest novel.
41 year old Fay is living at the house she was born and brought up in along the Grand Union Canal. Having given up her job to look after her invalid mother Marigold, sister Edie has shed all responsibility and is living in NY (although still in contact, draining away Fay's savings). Fay has turned the garden into a successful cafe and their narrowboat, The Maid of Merryweather, sells to passing tourists on the waterway. After being with Anthony for ten years,, life is predictable and the only excitement she gets is ironing his shirts. Assistant Lija is the only person Fay doesn't look after ... she is fabulous with her sarcastic wit to everyone - even 93 year old Stan, a regular at the cafe (who is a sweetie and whose advice is born out of life experience) doesn't escape her bluntness. She made me chuckle with her 'as it is' attitude.
So we have our protagonist who puts herself before everyone else and accepts that this is the way life is ...
Until that is, The Dreamcatcher moors up with owner Danny Wilde (Irish and gorgeous!) who offers his help for a couple of weeks with maintenance jobs. Younger than Fay and an enigma (he's not your usual water dweller) a fragile link between them develops and makes her question herself.
Conflict isn't just about the romance, Edie who is selfish and knows that Fay will do anything she asks gets away with so much and is the cause of much emotional pain. Not only that, there is a twist that although puts things into perspective, made me feel angry at the injustice. Anthony isn't around much (with his bell ringing practice for the festival and golf after work) so Fay is left to deal with a lot on her own. We see her character develop as she begins to take ownership of her life and make her own choices.
The Cake Shop in the Garden does have its humorous moments but it is a deep and introspective story too. Family, secrets, possessions, community and the romance (I felt THE kiss!). Fay teaches us that no matter your age, take the opportunities in life with both hands and RUN :)
I would like to thank the publishers for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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41 year old Fay is living at the house she was born and brought up in along the Grand Union Canal. Having given up her job to look after her invalid mother Marigold, sister Edie has shed all responsibility and is living in NY (although still in contact, draining away Fay's savings). Fay has turned the garden into a successful cafe and their narrowboat, The Maid of Merryweather, sells to passing tourists on the waterway. After being with Anthony for ten years,, life is predictable and the only excitement she gets is ironing his shirts. Assistant Lija is the only person Fay doesn't look after ... she is fabulous with her sarcastic wit to everyone - even 93 year old Stan, a regular at the cafe (who is a sweetie and whose advice is born out of life experience) doesn't escape her bluntness. She made me chuckle with her 'as it is' attitude.
So we have our protagonist who puts herself before everyone else and accepts that this is the way life is ...
Until that is, The Dreamcatcher moors up with owner Danny Wilde (Irish and gorgeous!) who offers his help for a couple of weeks with maintenance jobs. Younger than Fay and an enigma (he's not your usual water dweller) a fragile link between them develops and makes her question herself.
Conflict isn't just about the romance, Edie who is selfish and knows that Fay will do anything she asks gets away with so much and is the cause of much emotional pain. Not only that, there is a twist that although puts things into perspective, made me feel angry at the injustice. Anthony isn't around much (with his bell ringing practice for the festival and golf after work) so Fay is left to deal with a lot on her own. We see her character develop as she begins to take ownership of her life and make her own choices.
The Cake Shop in the Garden does have its humorous moments but it is a deep and introspective story too. Family, secrets, possessions, community and the romance (I felt THE kiss!). Fay teaches us that no matter your age, take the opportunities in life with both hands and RUN :)
I would like to thank the publishers for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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July 21, 2015
Fay Merryweather is the central character in this latest CM release but if I am being 100% honest for me, the character of Lija absolutely stole the show! Fay is a nice girl, but is adjusted to seemingly just taking abuse from her horrible mother. Fay’s mum is bedridden and Fay looks after her, whilst trying to run a small cake shop from her garden. The one thing Carole Matthews has always been able to do is perfectly describe the areas the characters are in. In this case my mind created the most beautiful garden with its canal at the bottom and her father’s old narrow boat moored up and used as a place for customers to sit and enjoy the sun with their tea and cake. There were many times when I was reading this I just wanted to pull up a chair at Fay’s place and sit in the sun!
It seems that Fay is getting battered from all sides with a grumpy and difficult mother, as well as a demanding and diva sister living in New York. We also get to meet some wonderful characters such as Lija who works for Fay and one of their regular customers Stan. Some of the things Lija came out with had me in hysterics and to be honest there were times when I echoed her sentiments. Fay was a good character but a little ‘wet behind the ears’ for my liking. There were times I wanted to just smack her and tell her to stand up for herself.
When Danny Wilde appears on his narrow boat ‘The Dreamcatcher’ Fay’s life is made so much more complicated. Danny and his cute little were great and made the perfect ensemble with all the other characters. The story certainly had me hooked and I really enjoyed every single page. I am quite shocked when I look back and think that Carole Matthews has been writing since 1997 and still manages to create characters you fall in love with or loathe. I am never disappointed and her latest instalment is no exception. I will as always look forward to the next one!
It seems that Fay is getting battered from all sides with a grumpy and difficult mother, as well as a demanding and diva sister living in New York. We also get to meet some wonderful characters such as Lija who works for Fay and one of their regular customers Stan. Some of the things Lija came out with had me in hysterics and to be honest there were times when I echoed her sentiments. Fay was a good character but a little ‘wet behind the ears’ for my liking. There were times I wanted to just smack her and tell her to stand up for herself.
When Danny Wilde appears on his narrow boat ‘The Dreamcatcher’ Fay’s life is made so much more complicated. Danny and his cute little were great and made the perfect ensemble with all the other characters. The story certainly had me hooked and I really enjoyed every single page. I am quite shocked when I look back and think that Carole Matthews has been writing since 1997 and still manages to create characters you fall in love with or loathe. I am never disappointed and her latest instalment is no exception. I will as always look forward to the next one!
January 13, 2018
I love the way Carole Matthews novels are always different enough to make you not get bored with them.
I literally couldn't put this one down.
Again, Loved it.
I literally couldn't put this one down.
Again, Loved it.
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