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The Magic of Chamomile Cottage: A Novel
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A storyteller in search of a story. A healer in need of hope. A town looking for a fresh start. And the magic that binds them together.
Popular storyteller Sunny Callaway is known for writing captivating human-interest stories, but lately she’s having trouble writing anything after a devastating diagnosis and a painful breakup. When a surprise discovery leads her to a small town fighting for survival after the closing of its tea factory, she finds family she hadn’t known and a story that will change her life forever.
Tea shop owner Nova Frances Clark has an old soul, a healer’s heart, and a big secret. Although her special chamomile tea blends can heal minor ailments, she’s at a loss on how to help save her hometown. When her long-lost cousin Sunny arrives for a visit, it sets into motion a dramatic revitalization plan, finally giving Nova hope for the future.
In their attempt to save the town, Sunny and Nova learn to trust the magic that comes from opening up to each other, that tea is best when it’s shared with those you love, and that the most meaningful stories come from the heart.
A storyteller in search of a story. A healer in need of hope. A town looking for a fresh start. And the magic that binds them together.
Popular storyteller Sunny Callaway is known for writing captivating human-interest stories, but lately she’s having trouble writing anything after a devastating diagnosis and a painful breakup. When a surprise discovery leads her to a small town fighting for survival after the closing of its tea factory, she finds family she hadn’t known and a story that will change her life forever.
Tea shop owner Nova Frances Clark has an old soul, a healer’s heart, and a big secret. Although her special chamomile tea blends can heal minor ailments, she’s at a loss on how to help save her hometown. When her long-lost cousin Sunny arrives for a visit, it sets into motion a dramatic revitalization plan, finally giving Nova hope for the future.
In their attempt to save the town, Sunny and Nova learn to trust the magic that comes from opening up to each other, that tea is best when it’s shared with those you love, and that the most meaningful stories come from the heart.
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Expected publication December 1, 2026
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Heather Webber
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage by Heather Webber
Very much a feel good story although many of the driving forces in this world seem to depend on miscommunication and not speaking up when doing so could have changed the course of many events in the lives of the characters. So much healing is needed but what do you do when the people needing the most healing are the healers themselves?
Sunny Callaway loves to tell human interest stories but her ability to do so has dried up due to grief. She is divorced from the love of her life, Jackson, due to their marriage fizzling out because of infertility, and also due to what Sunny saw about the future. Sunny's heart is never going to be mended, all she can do is run away and her running lands her in Woodnote, where she's released her grandfather's ashes. Her grandfather told her nothing about his past and now that she's met the people who live in this dying town, Sunny finds that everyone knew her grandfather or knew of him. Why was he hiding his past from her, what didn't he want Sunny to know?
Sunny becomes fast friends with Nova Frances Clark, the tea shop owner and Sunny's cousin, a long lost cousin! While Sunny's carriage house is under repair, Sunny lives with Nova, a woman her age who seems to be so worn down with worry and more. But Sunny is there to help and to learn more about this place that her grandfather seemed to have escaped from forever. But did he? It seems he may have come back from time to time, as Sunny learns from mysterious old newspaper stories.
This little town needs saving and Sunny will become a part of that effort. I love tea, I love country living, so the story appealed to me for those reasons. There are two adorable dogs in the story and the cutest little girl named Clover. I could sit around and get served pretend tea by Clover all day long. I enjoyed discussing this story with Jayme and DeAnn so check out their reviews for more thoughts.
Expected publication December 1, 2026 by St. Martin's Press
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, SMP Early Readers, and NetGalley for this ARC
Very much a feel good story although many of the driving forces in this world seem to depend on miscommunication and not speaking up when doing so could have changed the course of many events in the lives of the characters. So much healing is needed but what do you do when the people needing the most healing are the healers themselves?
Sunny Callaway loves to tell human interest stories but her ability to do so has dried up due to grief. She is divorced from the love of her life, Jackson, due to their marriage fizzling out because of infertility, and also due to what Sunny saw about the future. Sunny's heart is never going to be mended, all she can do is run away and her running lands her in Woodnote, where she's released her grandfather's ashes. Her grandfather told her nothing about his past and now that she's met the people who live in this dying town, Sunny finds that everyone knew her grandfather or knew of him. Why was he hiding his past from her, what didn't he want Sunny to know?
Sunny becomes fast friends with Nova Frances Clark, the tea shop owner and Sunny's cousin, a long lost cousin! While Sunny's carriage house is under repair, Sunny lives with Nova, a woman her age who seems to be so worn down with worry and more. But Sunny is there to help and to learn more about this place that her grandfather seemed to have escaped from forever. But did he? It seems he may have come back from time to time, as Sunny learns from mysterious old newspaper stories.
This little town needs saving and Sunny will become a part of that effort. I love tea, I love country living, so the story appealed to me for those reasons. There are two adorable dogs in the story and the cutest little girl named Clover. I could sit around and get served pretend tea by Clover all day long. I enjoyed discussing this story with Jayme and DeAnn so check out their reviews for more thoughts.
Expected publication December 1, 2026 by St. Martin's Press
Thank you to St. Martin's Press, SMP Early Readers, and NetGalley for this ARC
August 13, 2026
Sweet story of a young woman who is struggling to conceive and how she goes off to scatter her grandfather’s ashes and discovers distant family she never knew she had. As always there’s magical realism in Heather’s stories!
Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press. Four stars.
Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press. Four stars.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you’re looking for small town southern charm with a dash of magic and romance, with a happy ending then Heather Webber’s books are for you. And her latest, The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is no exception.
Her books will never show up on the major book award lists, but I’m perfectly okay with that because I find a lot of those books pretentious, often pointless, and almost always a slog to get through.
Books like The Magic of Chamomile Cottage are just the perfect happy place to go to when you need a break from the real, often depressing, world, even if they are pretty formulaic.
Here it is Sunny visiting the small community of Woodnote, Alabama and meeting Nova, the cousin she never knew she had. After seeing a vision of the community revived Sunny decides to stick around and see the vision to fruition, while running away from her husband Jackson after seeing a vision that she interprets of the two not being together - despite still being in love with him.
Nova has man troubles of her own, having fallen in love with her childhood friend Finn, who is now the town sheriff. But Nova doesn’t just have a mysterious illness keeping her from pursuing the relationship, she has Finn’s mother Hollis trying to keep them apart too.
Amongst their adventures getting the community revived they have the support of the other members of the community, some of whom have secrets they are keeping about the past and Sunny’s grandfather.
I can’t say this is my favorite offering from Webber, but it was still very enjoyable. The notes on Sunny’s chapters about different plants and their healing properties are a nice touch, and Finn’s daughter Clover and Clementine the dog are a couple of nice light-hearted touches.
This book, and any others by Webber are perfect for when you just need a nice, cozy, HEA book to curl up with. Maybe she’ll get around to doing a Christmas themed one at some point?
A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Her books will never show up on the major book award lists, but I’m perfectly okay with that because I find a lot of those books pretentious, often pointless, and almost always a slog to get through.
Books like The Magic of Chamomile Cottage are just the perfect happy place to go to when you need a break from the real, often depressing, world, even if they are pretty formulaic.
Here it is Sunny visiting the small community of Woodnote, Alabama and meeting Nova, the cousin she never knew she had. After seeing a vision of the community revived Sunny decides to stick around and see the vision to fruition, while running away from her husband Jackson after seeing a vision that she interprets of the two not being together - despite still being in love with him.
Nova has man troubles of her own, having fallen in love with her childhood friend Finn, who is now the town sheriff. But Nova doesn’t just have a mysterious illness keeping her from pursuing the relationship, she has Finn’s mother Hollis trying to keep them apart too.
Amongst their adventures getting the community revived they have the support of the other members of the community, some of whom have secrets they are keeping about the past and Sunny’s grandfather.
I can’t say this is my favorite offering from Webber, but it was still very enjoyable. The notes on Sunny’s chapters about different plants and their healing properties are a nice touch, and Finn’s daughter Clover and Clementine the dog are a couple of nice light-hearted touches.
This book, and any others by Webber are perfect for when you just need a nice, cozy, HEA book to curl up with. Maybe she’ll get around to doing a Christmas themed one at some point?
A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 18, 2026
A heartfelt celebration of found family, love, and a little everyday magic
This standalone contemporary women’s fiction novel is set in a charming fictional Alabama town where magical realism quietly weaves through everyday life. Told through alternating first-person perspectives from Sunny and Nova, each chapter opens with either a journal entry about plants or a snippet from an old gossip column, adding warmth and personality to the story.
Heather Webber has a gift for creating stories that feel both nostalgic and fresh, and this may be one of my favorites yet. The characters are wonderfully layered, deeply relatable, and the kind who settle into your heart long after you’ve turned the final page. Their relationships are filled with humor, tenderness, and genuine emotion that had me smiling one moment and reaching for a tissue the next.
At its heart, this is a story about family, belonging, change, and the sacrifices we make for the people we love. Wrapped in the warmth of a close-knit Southern community and sprinkled with just the right touch of magic, it is an uplifting, comforting read that left me wishing I could spend a little more time in its world. When I finished, my first thought was that I wanted to give this book a hug.
If you enjoy found family, magical realism, unforgettable characters, and stories that leave your heart a little fuller than before, I cannot recommend this one enough. Heather Webber remains an auto-buy author for me, and I already know I’ll be revisiting this story when my finished copy arrives.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own and based on the ARC, which may differ from the final published version.
This standalone contemporary women’s fiction novel is set in a charming fictional Alabama town where magical realism quietly weaves through everyday life. Told through alternating first-person perspectives from Sunny and Nova, each chapter opens with either a journal entry about plants or a snippet from an old gossip column, adding warmth and personality to the story.
Heather Webber has a gift for creating stories that feel both nostalgic and fresh, and this may be one of my favorites yet. The characters are wonderfully layered, deeply relatable, and the kind who settle into your heart long after you’ve turned the final page. Their relationships are filled with humor, tenderness, and genuine emotion that had me smiling one moment and reaching for a tissue the next.
At its heart, this is a story about family, belonging, change, and the sacrifices we make for the people we love. Wrapped in the warmth of a close-knit Southern community and sprinkled with just the right touch of magic, it is an uplifting, comforting read that left me wishing I could spend a little more time in its world. When I finished, my first thought was that I wanted to give this book a hug.
If you enjoy found family, magical realism, unforgettable characters, and stories that leave your heart a little fuller than before, I cannot recommend this one enough. Heather Webber remains an auto-buy author for me, and I already know I’ll be revisiting this story when my finished copy arrives.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the digital advanced reader copy. All opinions are my own and based on the ARC, which may differ from the final published version.
June 23, 2026
Review of Advanced Copy from NetGalley
Another wonderful read by Heather Webber. I absolutely love her books—they’re cozy, heartwarming, and feel so down-to-earth. Nova and Sunny’s relationship was one of my favorite parts of the story, and the twists near the end completely caught me by surprise. Such a charming and enjoyable read from beginning to end. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Another wonderful read by Heather Webber. I absolutely love her books—they’re cozy, heartwarming, and feel so down-to-earth. Nova and Sunny’s relationship was one of my favorite parts of the story, and the twists near the end completely caught me by surprise. Such a charming and enjoyable read from beginning to end. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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July 19, 20263.75-4 star ⭐️
Think small town loveable characters like “Gilmore girls” but then throw in the found family sub genre we all love so much.
The heart of the book is Sunny and Nova finding each other. But there’s also mystery in a cozy sort of way. And a splash of romance.
Bottom line, it felt like a gentle hug. The one that goes on “slightly” too long but still feels good.
Think small town loveable characters like “Gilmore girls” but then throw in the found family sub genre we all love so much.
The heart of the book is Sunny and Nova finding each other. But there’s also mystery in a cozy sort of way. And a splash of romance.
Bottom line, it felt like a gentle hug. The one that goes on “slightly” too long but still feels good.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for my honest review.
This was one of the most exciting ARCs I have ever received, and I was absolutely thrilled to be selected to read it. As a longtime Heather Webber fan, my expectations were incredibly high. and somehow, she exceeded every one of them. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is now my favorite Heather Webber novel.
From the very first page, I was completely transported to the charming Southern town of Woodnote. Heather Webber has such a gift for creating settings that feel alive. I could practically hear each character's deep Southern accent through the pages, and every character, right down to their wonderfully unique names, felt instantly familiar. The moment someone appeared on the page, I felt like I had known them my whole life.
At the heart of the story is the cozy tea shop that serves as the soul of the community, bringing together friendships, families, and generations of stories. If I could choose any fictional town to call home, it would absolutely be Woodnote. It has all the warmth and charm of a Hallmark town, filled with people who make it feel like home from the moment you arrive.
Two of my favorite tropes; found family and family secrets. Which take center stage in this novel, and Heather Webber weaves them together beautifully. I couldn't wait to unravel the mystery surrounding the Mayhew family, and every revelation came at exactly the right moment. The pacing kept me turning pages well into the night because I simply had to know what happened next.
One of my favorite elements was how each chapter opened with either a page from George Mayhew's journal or an entry from the local gossip column, Hush My Mouth. These delightful additions gave Woodnote its own rich history and personality while slowly revealing pieces of the past. I found myself looking forward to every new chapter just to read the next journal entry or bit of town gossip.
As with all of Heather Webber's books, there's a gentle thread of magic woven throughout the story. I especially loved how birds quietly guided the characters along their journeys. No one openly acknowledges the magic, but it's always there subtle, comforting, and enchanting, adding another layer of wonder to an already beautiful story.
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is everything I love about Heather Webber's writing: heartwarming characters, small-town Southern charm, a touch of magical realism, unforgettable friendships, long-buried family secrets, and a story that wraps around your heart. This is a book I couldn't put down and one I know I'll revisit again and again.
If you're looking for a cozy, magical read filled with hope, healing, and unforgettable characters, be sure to add this one to your TBR. It was an easy five-star read and one of my favorite books of the year.
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This was one of the most exciting ARCs I have ever received, and I was absolutely thrilled to be selected to read it. As a longtime Heather Webber fan, my expectations were incredibly high. and somehow, she exceeded every one of them. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is now my favorite Heather Webber novel.
From the very first page, I was completely transported to the charming Southern town of Woodnote. Heather Webber has such a gift for creating settings that feel alive. I could practically hear each character's deep Southern accent through the pages, and every character, right down to their wonderfully unique names, felt instantly familiar. The moment someone appeared on the page, I felt like I had known them my whole life.
At the heart of the story is the cozy tea shop that serves as the soul of the community, bringing together friendships, families, and generations of stories. If I could choose any fictional town to call home, it would absolutely be Woodnote. It has all the warmth and charm of a Hallmark town, filled with people who make it feel like home from the moment you arrive.
Two of my favorite tropes; found family and family secrets. Which take center stage in this novel, and Heather Webber weaves them together beautifully. I couldn't wait to unravel the mystery surrounding the Mayhew family, and every revelation came at exactly the right moment. The pacing kept me turning pages well into the night because I simply had to know what happened next.
One of my favorite elements was how each chapter opened with either a page from George Mayhew's journal or an entry from the local gossip column, Hush My Mouth. These delightful additions gave Woodnote its own rich history and personality while slowly revealing pieces of the past. I found myself looking forward to every new chapter just to read the next journal entry or bit of town gossip.
As with all of Heather Webber's books, there's a gentle thread of magic woven throughout the story. I especially loved how birds quietly guided the characters along their journeys. No one openly acknowledges the magic, but it's always there subtle, comforting, and enchanting, adding another layer of wonder to an already beautiful story.
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is everything I love about Heather Webber's writing: heartwarming characters, small-town Southern charm, a touch of magical realism, unforgettable friendships, long-buried family secrets, and a story that wraps around your heart. This is a book I couldn't put down and one I know I'll revisit again and again.
If you're looking for a cozy, magical read filled with hope, healing, and unforgettable characters, be sure to add this one to your TBR. It was an easy five-star read and one of my favorite books of the year.
#TheMagicOfChamomileCottage #HeatherWebber #NetGalley #StMartinsPress#ARCReview
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Actual rating: 3.5 rounded up
Second chances, hope, healing, and a good cup of tea—you’ll find all that and everything readers have come to expect from a Heather Webber novel. Cozy vibes, a quaint small town, a colorful cast of characters, and a story full of heart with just a touch of magic. Once again, Webber’s talent for crafting richly developed characters and the relationships between them is on full display. There’s a little of something for everyone here: family drama, mysterious letters, hidden treasure, romance, and family in both its blood and found forms.
I especially loved the alternating chapter openers featuring Hush My Mouth clippings and excerpts from George’s journal. They added depth and personality to characters who were already gone by the time we meet our heroines, making the town’s history feel even more alive. The romances are sweet, and the love interests are steady, patient, kind, loyal, and willing to fight for the people they love. It’s the kind of heartwarming story I’ve come to expect from Webber.
I will admit that miscommunication as a central plot device has always been a pet peeve of mine, and much of the conflict here hinges on it. While it occasionally frustrated me, I also appreciated that the characters’ choices were grounded in believable emotions—stubbornness, fear, and pride. Their reluctance to share what they knew felt authentically human, even when I wanted to shake them.
While this isn’t my favorite Heather Webber novel, mostly down to the miscommunication and slower-than-usual pacing, it was exactly the cozy comfort read I needed. I also enjoyed spotting a reference to one of her earlier books, At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities—a fun little nod for longtime readers.
Trigger warnings: infertility, death of a parent (off-page).
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
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Second chances, hope, healing, and a good cup of tea—you’ll find all that and everything readers have come to expect from a Heather Webber novel. Cozy vibes, a quaint small town, a colorful cast of characters, and a story full of heart with just a touch of magic. Once again, Webber’s talent for crafting richly developed characters and the relationships between them is on full display. There’s a little of something for everyone here: family drama, mysterious letters, hidden treasure, romance, and family in both its blood and found forms.
I especially loved the alternating chapter openers featuring Hush My Mouth clippings and excerpts from George’s journal. They added depth and personality to characters who were already gone by the time we meet our heroines, making the town’s history feel even more alive. The romances are sweet, and the love interests are steady, patient, kind, loyal, and willing to fight for the people they love. It’s the kind of heartwarming story I’ve come to expect from Webber.
I will admit that miscommunication as a central plot device has always been a pet peeve of mine, and much of the conflict here hinges on it. While it occasionally frustrated me, I also appreciated that the characters’ choices were grounded in believable emotions—stubbornness, fear, and pride. Their reluctance to share what they knew felt authentically human, even when I wanted to shake them.
While this isn’t my favorite Heather Webber novel, mostly down to the miscommunication and slower-than-usual pacing, it was exactly the cozy comfort read I needed. I also enjoyed spotting a reference to one of her earlier books, At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities—a fun little nod for longtime readers.
Trigger warnings: infertility, death of a parent (off-page).
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for an eARC of this title in exchange for my honest review.
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I hope you enjoyed this review! This review and many more appear on my blog, Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust, where you'll find book reviews, lists, crochet tutorials & patterns, as well as camping, hiking and travel adventures.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I would give this 10 stars if Goodreads would let me.
I genuinely cannot remember the last time I loved a book this much. I cried multiple times while reading The Magic of Chamomile Cottage, and not because it was sad so much as because it was just so deeply, genuinely sweet. This book got me right in the feelings and then apparently decided to set up permanent residence there.
I want to move to Woodnote. I want to drink tea at The Chamomile Cottage. I want to wander around town, know everyone’s business, and somehow acquire a little job selling art at the tea factory. Most importantly, I want to spend more time with these characters because I have actually MISSED THEM since finishing the book. And that, to me, is the mark of a truly special story.
Heather Webber has officially become an auto-read author for me. Somehow with each new book she continues to create magical worlds that feel less like places you’re visiting and more like places you’ve actually lived. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is no exception. It has the warmth, gentle magic, found family, community, mystery, romance, and Southern charm I’ve come to expect, but there was something about this one that just hit differently.
The aspect of this story I appreciated most was the incredibly real way infertility was portrayed. The grief, anger, disappointment, exhaustion, and relationship strain is often portrayed superficially. None of those feelings felt glossed over or conveniently wrapped up at the end. I especially appreciated that the story didn’t require a miraculous pregnancy to give Sunny a happy ending. She got to have a beautiful life without having her infertility magically “fixed.” That meant so much to me. There is something incredibly powerful in showing that a happy ending can still exist even when it looks completely different from the one you originally pictured for yourself.
But honestly? I loved everything. Sunny and Nova. The relationships. The secrets. The little bits of magic woven through ordinary life. The sense of community. The feeling that people can find family in unexpected places and that sometimes healing comes from simply allowing other people to love you. This book felt like a warm cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and a really good cry all at once.
I already know I’m going to be thinking about Woodnote for a long time. And if Heather Webber ever wants to write another 500 pages about these people, I will be first in line.
Absolutely magical. Absolutely heartfelt. Absolutely one of my new favorites.
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Heather Webber for the opportunity to read this advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I genuinely cannot remember the last time I loved a book this much. I cried multiple times while reading The Magic of Chamomile Cottage, and not because it was sad so much as because it was just so deeply, genuinely sweet. This book got me right in the feelings and then apparently decided to set up permanent residence there.
I want to move to Woodnote. I want to drink tea at The Chamomile Cottage. I want to wander around town, know everyone’s business, and somehow acquire a little job selling art at the tea factory. Most importantly, I want to spend more time with these characters because I have actually MISSED THEM since finishing the book. And that, to me, is the mark of a truly special story.
Heather Webber has officially become an auto-read author for me. Somehow with each new book she continues to create magical worlds that feel less like places you’re visiting and more like places you’ve actually lived. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is no exception. It has the warmth, gentle magic, found family, community, mystery, romance, and Southern charm I’ve come to expect, but there was something about this one that just hit differently.
The aspect of this story I appreciated most was the incredibly real way infertility was portrayed. The grief, anger, disappointment, exhaustion, and relationship strain is often portrayed superficially. None of those feelings felt glossed over or conveniently wrapped up at the end. I especially appreciated that the story didn’t require a miraculous pregnancy to give Sunny a happy ending. She got to have a beautiful life without having her infertility magically “fixed.” That meant so much to me. There is something incredibly powerful in showing that a happy ending can still exist even when it looks completely different from the one you originally pictured for yourself.
But honestly? I loved everything. Sunny and Nova. The relationships. The secrets. The little bits of magic woven through ordinary life. The sense of community. The feeling that people can find family in unexpected places and that sometimes healing comes from simply allowing other people to love you. This book felt like a warm cup of tea, a cozy blanket, and a really good cry all at once.
I already know I’m going to be thinking about Woodnote for a long time. And if Heather Webber ever wants to write another 500 pages about these people, I will be first in line.
Absolutely magical. Absolutely heartfelt. Absolutely one of my new favorites.
Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin’s Press, and Heather Webber for the opportunity to read this advance copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
3.5 stars rounded up
Sunny Callaway was scattering her beloved Grandfather George Mayhew’s ashes in the place that he requested when she found herself lost. She ends up emerging from the woods just outside of Chamomile Cottage a tea shop in a dying town called Woodnote. Even though the shop was closing in ten minutes, the proprietor invites her in for tea. Her name is Nova and she turns out to be a cousin that Sunny didn’t know she had.
Nova can look into a person’s eyes and see what ails them-and she has a tea for any minor ailment that her customer may have. It turns out that Sunny can see visions in tea leaves-visions that will give comfort to people who need it. She sees a way to save this dying town, which brings comfort to Nova. And, she realizes that after finding out that she can’t have children of her own, and setting her husband free so that he can do so with someone else, that Woodnote is the place that she would like to start over.
A plan is put into place to turn the town’s long closed tea factory into the Woodnote Arts and Crafts Factory and old, houses in need of repair are to be raffled off in a lottery to prospective craftsmen for $1!
But before any of this can happen, many long held SECRETS must come to light. SOMEONE wants Sunny to know of her Grandfather’s history with the town and they are anonymously leaving her clippings from the archives of the Woodnote Gazette-more specifically from its gossip column, “ Hush My Mouth!”
The story unfolds through the alternating perspectives of Sunny and Nova, and before each viewpoint change, there are excerpts from either George Mayhew’s journal or from the “Hush My Mouth” column.
This is an uplifting fiction read that relies heavily on Southern Charm. There are plenty of mouth watering baked goods being served with the specialty teas, two dogs, Clementine and Claude who love to play and snuggle, and two likable leads to root for in Sunny and Nova.
But it sometimes felt a bit cliché with the number of “southern sayings” that each of the town’s residents used on a regular basis.
There are no longer any $1 houses to win in their lottery, but although you can’t move there, you can spend time in this magical place on December 1, 2026.
A buddy read with DeAnn and Marilyn! Be sure to watch for their reviews to see if they found this story charming!
Thank You to St. Martin’s Press for the gifted copy provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts!
Sunny Callaway was scattering her beloved Grandfather George Mayhew’s ashes in the place that he requested when she found herself lost. She ends up emerging from the woods just outside of Chamomile Cottage a tea shop in a dying town called Woodnote. Even though the shop was closing in ten minutes, the proprietor invites her in for tea. Her name is Nova and she turns out to be a cousin that Sunny didn’t know she had.
Nova can look into a person’s eyes and see what ails them-and she has a tea for any minor ailment that her customer may have. It turns out that Sunny can see visions in tea leaves-visions that will give comfort to people who need it. She sees a way to save this dying town, which brings comfort to Nova. And, she realizes that after finding out that she can’t have children of her own, and setting her husband free so that he can do so with someone else, that Woodnote is the place that she would like to start over.
A plan is put into place to turn the town’s long closed tea factory into the Woodnote Arts and Crafts Factory and old, houses in need of repair are to be raffled off in a lottery to prospective craftsmen for $1!
But before any of this can happen, many long held SECRETS must come to light. SOMEONE wants Sunny to know of her Grandfather’s history with the town and they are anonymously leaving her clippings from the archives of the Woodnote Gazette-more specifically from its gossip column, “ Hush My Mouth!”
The story unfolds through the alternating perspectives of Sunny and Nova, and before each viewpoint change, there are excerpts from either George Mayhew’s journal or from the “Hush My Mouth” column.
This is an uplifting fiction read that relies heavily on Southern Charm. There are plenty of mouth watering baked goods being served with the specialty teas, two dogs, Clementine and Claude who love to play and snuggle, and two likable leads to root for in Sunny and Nova.
But it sometimes felt a bit cliché with the number of “southern sayings” that each of the town’s residents used on a regular basis.
There are no longer any $1 houses to win in their lottery, but although you can’t move there, you can spend time in this magical place on December 1, 2026.
A buddy read with DeAnn and Marilyn! Be sure to watch for their reviews to see if they found this story charming!
Thank You to St. Martin’s Press for the gifted copy provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4 magical cups of tea stars
Charming and magical Southern fiction, this is my second book by this author.
We meet Sunny Callaway as she is following through on her grandfather’s final wishes for his ashes. She’s in the woods of his hometown, Woodnote, and she can’t understand why he never told her about it. There are so many charming parts of the town, but it’s also in decline. Her heart is hurting as she’s separated from her husband and processing her grief over the loss of family members.
Now the Chamomile Cottage calls to her with delicious, healing tea blends and some magical birds. She connects right away with Nova, the cottage's owner, and her cousin. Sunny wants to learn more about her grandfather and his upbringing. As he predicted, she sees a vision in a teacup for a revitalized Woodnote with an artisan center in the old tea factory. Could this be the magic that brings the town back to life? Will Sunny see more visions?
Sunny is known for compelling online storytelling, and soon she’s writing content about the town. Excitement builds and plans to sell many of the town's homes for a dollar through a lottery are announced. Artisans are invited to set up stalls in the new center. Then a mysterious newcomer moves in and throws everything into turmoil for Sunny. But a wonderful dog named Clementine and a precocious little girl called Clover bring her joy.
She works through the mysteries of her grandfather's past as someone keeps posting snippets from a long-ago gossip column.
The story alternates between Nova and Sunny, and I was getting seriously worried about Nova- what was wrong with her? Nova has a knack for looking at someone and knowing what is ailing them and what tea can fix them. But she’s not good at figuring this out for herself.
There are lots of secrets in town, and I did not figure them out early. I enjoyed the journal entries that detailed many of the flowers used in tea and for other medicinal purposes. This was a nice escapist read for me and a good break from darker fiction.
This was a buddy read with Marilyn and Jayme. Be sure to see if it charmed them or left them wanting.
My thanks to St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and honestly review this one. Scheduled to release on 12.1.2026.
Charming and magical Southern fiction, this is my second book by this author.
We meet Sunny Callaway as she is following through on her grandfather’s final wishes for his ashes. She’s in the woods of his hometown, Woodnote, and she can’t understand why he never told her about it. There are so many charming parts of the town, but it’s also in decline. Her heart is hurting as she’s separated from her husband and processing her grief over the loss of family members.
Now the Chamomile Cottage calls to her with delicious, healing tea blends and some magical birds. She connects right away with Nova, the cottage's owner, and her cousin. Sunny wants to learn more about her grandfather and his upbringing. As he predicted, she sees a vision in a teacup for a revitalized Woodnote with an artisan center in the old tea factory. Could this be the magic that brings the town back to life? Will Sunny see more visions?
Sunny is known for compelling online storytelling, and soon she’s writing content about the town. Excitement builds and plans to sell many of the town's homes for a dollar through a lottery are announced. Artisans are invited to set up stalls in the new center. Then a mysterious newcomer moves in and throws everything into turmoil for Sunny. But a wonderful dog named Clementine and a precocious little girl called Clover bring her joy.
She works through the mysteries of her grandfather's past as someone keeps posting snippets from a long-ago gossip column.
The story alternates between Nova and Sunny, and I was getting seriously worried about Nova- what was wrong with her? Nova has a knack for looking at someone and knowing what is ailing them and what tea can fix them. But she’s not good at figuring this out for herself.
There are lots of secrets in town, and I did not figure them out early. I enjoyed the journal entries that detailed many of the flowers used in tea and for other medicinal purposes. This was a nice escapist read for me and a good break from darker fiction.
This was a buddy read with Marilyn and Jayme. Be sure to see if it charmed them or left them wanting.
My thanks to St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and honestly review this one. Scheduled to release on 12.1.2026.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
BOOK REPORT
Received a complimentary copy of The Magic of Chamomile Cottage by Heather Webber from St. Martin’s Press/NetGalley, for which I am appreciative, in exchange for a fair and honest review. Scroll past the BOOK REPORT section for a cut-and-paste of the DESCRIPTION of it from them if you want to read my thoughts on the book in the context of that summary.
⭐ 3.5 ⭐
I was in need of a comfort read yesterday, and Heather Webber did not disappoint—even though she dealt with some very serious topics within the pages of this book.
But, then again, she never does (at least in my experience). Not with the comfort, and not with the good treatments of magical realism.
Did things get a little convoluted-y? Well, yeah. Did everything work out just impossibly well in the end?
Now what do you think???
DESCRIPTION
Magic is brewing.
A storyteller in search of a story. A healer in need of hope. A town looking for a fresh start. And the magic that binds them together.
Popular storyteller Sunny Callaway is known for writing captivating human-interest stories, but lately she’s having trouble writing anything after a devastating diagnosis and a painful breakup. When a surprise discovery leads her to a small town fighting for survival after the closing of its tea factory, she finds family she hadn’t known and a story that will change her life forever.
Tea shop owner Nova Frances Clark has an old soul, a healer’s heart, and a big secret. Although her special chamomile tea blends can heal minor ailments, she’s at a loss on how to help save her hometown. When her long-lost cousin Sunny arrives for a visit, it sets into motion a dramatic revitalization plan, finally giving Nova hope for the future.
As they attempt to save the town, Sunny and Nova learn to trust the magic that comes from opening up to each other, that tea is best when it’s shared with those you love, and that the most meaningful stories come from the heart.
Received a complimentary copy of The Magic of Chamomile Cottage by Heather Webber from St. Martin’s Press/NetGalley, for which I am appreciative, in exchange for a fair and honest review. Scroll past the BOOK REPORT section for a cut-and-paste of the DESCRIPTION of it from them if you want to read my thoughts on the book in the context of that summary.
⭐ 3.5 ⭐
I was in need of a comfort read yesterday, and Heather Webber did not disappoint—even though she dealt with some very serious topics within the pages of this book.
But, then again, she never does (at least in my experience). Not with the comfort, and not with the good treatments of magical realism.
Did things get a little convoluted-y? Well, yeah. Did everything work out just impossibly well in the end?
Now what do you think???
DESCRIPTION
Magic is brewing.
A storyteller in search of a story. A healer in need of hope. A town looking for a fresh start. And the magic that binds them together.
Popular storyteller Sunny Callaway is known for writing captivating human-interest stories, but lately she’s having trouble writing anything after a devastating diagnosis and a painful breakup. When a surprise discovery leads her to a small town fighting for survival after the closing of its tea factory, she finds family she hadn’t known and a story that will change her life forever.
Tea shop owner Nova Frances Clark has an old soul, a healer’s heart, and a big secret. Although her special chamomile tea blends can heal minor ailments, she’s at a loss on how to help save her hometown. When her long-lost cousin Sunny arrives for a visit, it sets into motion a dramatic revitalization plan, finally giving Nova hope for the future.
As they attempt to save the town, Sunny and Nova learn to trust the magic that comes from opening up to each other, that tea is best when it’s shared with those you love, and that the most meaningful stories come from the heart.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Oh my goodness, but this was sweet. A balm to the soul - much like the much touted cups of chamomile tea in this book, and etched on the gorgeous cover.
The real star of this book was the relationship between Sunny and Nova. The story is told from each of their perspectives - alternating along a linear timeline. While there was romance in the book, it wasn't the fuel behind it. Really, this book is about found family, redemption, community, positivity, rebirth, and reckoning. The whole vibe of the book felt super cozy, even during the moments of sadness. It was such a nice reprieve to read this one in the midst of some darker and heavier stories. It also provided a bit of mystery! As mystery is my favorite genre, I really enjoyed wondering who was leaving Sunny the newspaper clippings (and gratified to see my hunch was right).
I wish there had been a touch more depth in the mountain magic portions. Magic is present throughout the book. I love how gently it was introduced, and how it permeates the characters experiences. I wish we had a bit more backstory in the magic, and its traditions. Those traditions were a cornerstone in the history between the haves and have nots of the town, and some of those storylines were touch fuzzy and unresolved. The beginning of the book also felt a touch rushed. We went from the discovery of the town and the magic to Sunny rejecting it so quickly I felt like whiplash. After those first few chaotic chapters, the story really settled and allowed itself to unfold. Once we got there, the story was smooth and soothing. I wish that tempo had been throughout - told through some reveals, or a few extra chapters.
Overall, this was a cozy, sweet book. I enjoyed it very much, and will be checking out more of Heather Webber's works. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's press for access to this e-ARC to provide my honest thoughts!
PS I really wish that Goodreads could give partial stars. This would be a 4.25 or a 4.5!
The real star of this book was the relationship between Sunny and Nova. The story is told from each of their perspectives - alternating along a linear timeline. While there was romance in the book, it wasn't the fuel behind it. Really, this book is about found family, redemption, community, positivity, rebirth, and reckoning. The whole vibe of the book felt super cozy, even during the moments of sadness. It was such a nice reprieve to read this one in the midst of some darker and heavier stories. It also provided a bit of mystery! As mystery is my favorite genre, I really enjoyed wondering who was leaving Sunny the newspaper clippings (and gratified to see my hunch was right).
I wish there had been a touch more depth in the mountain magic portions. Magic is present throughout the book. I love how gently it was introduced, and how it permeates the characters experiences. I wish we had a bit more backstory in the magic, and its traditions. Those traditions were a cornerstone in the history between the haves and have nots of the town, and some of those storylines were touch fuzzy and unresolved. The beginning of the book also felt a touch rushed. We went from the discovery of the town and the magic to Sunny rejecting it so quickly I felt like whiplash. After those first few chaotic chapters, the story really settled and allowed itself to unfold. Once we got there, the story was smooth and soothing. I wish that tempo had been throughout - told through some reveals, or a few extra chapters.
Overall, this was a cozy, sweet book. I enjoyed it very much, and will be checking out more of Heather Webber's works. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's press for access to this e-ARC to provide my honest thoughts!
PS I really wish that Goodreads could give partial stars. This would be a 4.25 or a 4.5!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage by Heather Webber (Dec. 2026) [reading in June]
368-page Kindle Ebook
340-page ADC courtesy of St. Martin's Press and NetGalley
Genre: Women's Fiction, Magical Realism
Rating as a movie: PG
Featuring: Bibliography for Heather Webber, Fictional Small-Town 3 hours from Montgomery, Alabama; Influencer, House Flipper, Lawyer, Storyteller, Cousins, Tea, Infertility, Psychics, Epigraphs, Revitalization, Mystery, Secrets, Dogs
My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🫖☕️🔮🐕
My thoughts: I have read all of Heather Webber's standalone catalog, and I always end each book with a smile on my face, maybe a tear, and a deep reluctance to leave whatever fictional Alabama town I was enjoying. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage did not disappoint; it was fantastic from start to finish. I even intentionally slowed down my reading pace just so I could linger among the families of Woodnote a bit longer.
If you love Chicken Noodle Soup stories, Southern charm, and a touch of magic, you absolutely need to check out her work—and her books written under the pen name Heather Blake are fantastic as well! She is just as sweet in real life as she is in her writing, and that genuine warmth translates beautifully into her storytelling. Reading this book felt like a cross between a warm hug and a cozy cup of cocoa on a beach.
Recommend to others: Absolutely! This is going to make the perfect Christmas gift for some lucky book dragons this year.
Songs for the soundtrack: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper, "Love Shack" by The B-52s
Books and Authors mentioned: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, The Brothers Grimm, Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene, Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and David Koepp [based on] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton; Charles Dickens, Reading Rainbow byCecily Truett Lancit, Larry Lancit, Twila Liggett, Lynne Ganek, and Tony Buttino;
368-page Kindle Ebook
340-page ADC courtesy of St. Martin's Press and NetGalley
Genre: Women's Fiction, Magical Realism
Rating as a movie: PG
Featuring: Bibliography for Heather Webber, Fictional Small-Town 3 hours from Montgomery, Alabama; Influencer, House Flipper, Lawyer, Storyteller, Cousins, Tea, Infertility, Psychics, Epigraphs, Revitalization, Mystery, Secrets, Dogs
My rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🫖☕️🔮🐕
My thoughts: I have read all of Heather Webber's standalone catalog, and I always end each book with a smile on my face, maybe a tear, and a deep reluctance to leave whatever fictional Alabama town I was enjoying. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage did not disappoint; it was fantastic from start to finish. I even intentionally slowed down my reading pace just so I could linger among the families of Woodnote a bit longer.
If you love Chicken Noodle Soup stories, Southern charm, and a touch of magic, you absolutely need to check out her work—and her books written under the pen name Heather Blake are fantastic as well! She is just as sweet in real life as she is in her writing, and that genuine warmth translates beautifully into her storytelling. Reading this book felt like a cross between a warm hug and a cozy cup of cocoa on a beach.
Recommend to others: Absolutely! This is going to make the perfect Christmas gift for some lucky book dragons this year.
Songs for the soundtrack: "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper, "Love Shack" by The B-52s
Books and Authors mentioned: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! by Dr. Seuss, The Brothers Grimm, Nancy Drew Series by Carolyn Keene, Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton and David Koepp [based on] Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton; Charles Dickens, Reading Rainbow byCecily Truett Lancit, Larry Lancit, Twila Liggett, Lynne Ganek, and Tony Buttino;
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you Net Galley and St. Martin’s Press for an opportunity to read this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Heather Webber’s books all seem to be like a cozy blanket for me. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage was no exception. I am drawn to magical realism and I feel like Webber is a stand out of this genre. The book begins wth Sunny finally spreading her grandfather’s ashes. He requested they be spread in a town she’d never heard of: Woodnote, Alabama. Sunny is suffering with heartbreak as she is ambivalent about her marriage because she thinks she can’t give her husband what he needs while also being steeped in grief after not only losing her treasured grandfather, but also her mother.
After she stumbles from the woods, she finds The Chamomile Cottage, a tea shop located in the cozy little community. There she meets the proprietor, Nova, who is gifted in seeing what ails people and providing them support through tea using special chamomile flowers. Funny enough, Sunny can “see” visions in tea cups that often come to pass. The two women share a gift of vision. Sunny is surprised when Nova reveals that their grandfathers were brothers. Sunny wants to know more about her own grandfather but something more draws her to stay. Sunny writes a blog about flipping houses so coming to Woodnote to write about the community - how Nova is working with other community members to revitalize the town, including an auction to win a house for one dollar - is a perfect match.
No sooner than Sunny is settled, she begins to get old “Hush my mouth” columns, somewhat gossipy excerpts from the local paper, stuck to her door. They are all relative to her grandfather in his youth in Woodnote. She is intrigued as again, she had never heard of Woodnote, yet it clearly held important memories for her grandfather. The columns combined with excerpts about various herbs from her grandfather’s journal add depth and curiosity to the story.
The story continues as Nova tirelessly, to a fault, works on her quest to forward the revitalization while denying her owns needs. Sunny, obviously related, is denying some of her own as well. Their devotion and mysteries in the fabric of the community kept me interested and invested in the outcome for Woodnote. As I have come to expect of Webber, the story the unfolds is quaint and magical.
Heather Webber’s books all seem to be like a cozy blanket for me. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage was no exception. I am drawn to magical realism and I feel like Webber is a stand out of this genre. The book begins wth Sunny finally spreading her grandfather’s ashes. He requested they be spread in a town she’d never heard of: Woodnote, Alabama. Sunny is suffering with heartbreak as she is ambivalent about her marriage because she thinks she can’t give her husband what he needs while also being steeped in grief after not only losing her treasured grandfather, but also her mother.
After she stumbles from the woods, she finds The Chamomile Cottage, a tea shop located in the cozy little community. There she meets the proprietor, Nova, who is gifted in seeing what ails people and providing them support through tea using special chamomile flowers. Funny enough, Sunny can “see” visions in tea cups that often come to pass. The two women share a gift of vision. Sunny is surprised when Nova reveals that their grandfathers were brothers. Sunny wants to know more about her own grandfather but something more draws her to stay. Sunny writes a blog about flipping houses so coming to Woodnote to write about the community - how Nova is working with other community members to revitalize the town, including an auction to win a house for one dollar - is a perfect match.
No sooner than Sunny is settled, she begins to get old “Hush my mouth” columns, somewhat gossipy excerpts from the local paper, stuck to her door. They are all relative to her grandfather in his youth in Woodnote. She is intrigued as again, she had never heard of Woodnote, yet it clearly held important memories for her grandfather. The columns combined with excerpts about various herbs from her grandfather’s journal add depth and curiosity to the story.
The story continues as Nova tirelessly, to a fault, works on her quest to forward the revitalization while denying her owns needs. Sunny, obviously related, is denying some of her own as well. Their devotion and mysteries in the fabric of the community kept me interested and invested in the outcome for Woodnote. As I have come to expect of Webber, the story the unfolds is quaint and magical.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is whimsical mystery featuring Heather Webber's signature Southern style.
Sunny Callaway is a storyteller who is led to the mysterious town of Woodsmoke where her recently deceased grandfather grew up. The town has been struggling ever since its famous tea factory shut down with many mysteries involving the locals complicating matters. Sunny knows there is a story to be told, one that surprisingly involves her own family.
Nova Clark, Sunny's cousin, owns a tea shop that uses magical chamomile to heal illnesses. The flower's beguiling properties are connected to the town's history of botany that awakens burgeoning powers within the two cousins. With the town on the threshold of revitalization, Sunny and Nova will work together to uncover the magic of chamomile and family legacies.
This is my favourite Heather Webber book of recent years. I really liked the storyline about a struggling town that just so happens to be home to a magical flower. The family drama was balanced with the whimsy and I liked how neither Sunny nor Nova's personal lives overtook the story. The enchanting qualities of cottagecore were present throughout the entire story which gave it a cozy feeling. The mystery was the star of the show with its intricate town politics making this a charming whodunnit. As a fan of chamomile tea myself, I could really appreciate the magical homage to the flower.
If you love southern town mysteries with a dash of magic, I recommend The Magic of Chamomile Cottage.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Sunny Callaway is a storyteller who is led to the mysterious town of Woodsmoke where her recently deceased grandfather grew up. The town has been struggling ever since its famous tea factory shut down with many mysteries involving the locals complicating matters. Sunny knows there is a story to be told, one that surprisingly involves her own family.
Nova Clark, Sunny's cousin, owns a tea shop that uses magical chamomile to heal illnesses. The flower's beguiling properties are connected to the town's history of botany that awakens burgeoning powers within the two cousins. With the town on the threshold of revitalization, Sunny and Nova will work together to uncover the magic of chamomile and family legacies.
This is my favourite Heather Webber book of recent years. I really liked the storyline about a struggling town that just so happens to be home to a magical flower. The family drama was balanced with the whimsy and I liked how neither Sunny nor Nova's personal lives overtook the story. The enchanting qualities of cottagecore were present throughout the entire story which gave it a cozy feeling. The mystery was the star of the show with its intricate town politics making this a charming whodunnit. As a fan of chamomile tea myself, I could really appreciate the magical homage to the flower.
If you love southern town mysteries with a dash of magic, I recommend The Magic of Chamomile Cottage.
Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a free ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Heather Webber is an author who consistently has the ability to reach right into my heart and make me care about her characters and the small towns they inhabit in a way that very few authors do, and in this book she does it again.
We meet Sunny while she is on a trip to Woodnote, Alabama to honor her grandfather's wishes to have his ashes spread near his hometown and trying to save her marriage after some heartbreaking news that seems destined to pull them apart. She stumbles in to a tiny tea house where she meets Nova, who is a master tea blender in town and is struggling to find a way rebuild her dying community and save her shop before it's too late. The women soon discover they have a very special connection and come up with a plan that may actually revitalize the town with the help of some charming residents and a lot of love. With Sunny's social media presence, and Nova's dedication to those who she holds dear and a strong desire to help everyone, the two women will discover secrets always have a way of coming out, relationships can heal, and people can surprise you in the best of ways even after a lifetime of friendships.
I found this story to be engaging and I was so invested in Woodnote, the charming residents, and Sunny and Nova's journeys of healing and discovery that the book was over before I was ready. I cannot wait for this book to be released, just in time for me to give a copy or two to my friends for the holidays, so I can share this story with them.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read the ARC. All opinions are my own.
We meet Sunny while she is on a trip to Woodnote, Alabama to honor her grandfather's wishes to have his ashes spread near his hometown and trying to save her marriage after some heartbreaking news that seems destined to pull them apart. She stumbles in to a tiny tea house where she meets Nova, who is a master tea blender in town and is struggling to find a way rebuild her dying community and save her shop before it's too late. The women soon discover they have a very special connection and come up with a plan that may actually revitalize the town with the help of some charming residents and a lot of love. With Sunny's social media presence, and Nova's dedication to those who she holds dear and a strong desire to help everyone, the two women will discover secrets always have a way of coming out, relationships can heal, and people can surprise you in the best of ways even after a lifetime of friendships.
I found this story to be engaging and I was so invested in Woodnote, the charming residents, and Sunny and Nova's journeys of healing and discovery that the book was over before I was ready. I cannot wait for this book to be released, just in time for me to give a copy or two to my friends for the holidays, so I can share this story with them.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage mixes heavier subject matter with grace, realism, and intention. The story follows Sunny, a woman who has recently left her husband after struggling with the grief of trying to conceive and unfortunately being unable to. We also follow Nova, Sunny’s cousin, as she struggles to balance saving her town and navigating her own personal grief, all by herself.
We watch both women on very separate journeys and see their lives intertwine one chapter at a time. This is a story about love, loss, secrets, and how sometimes the truth may just be the answer that was needed all along.
While I found some of the back-and-forth chapters slightly longer than necessary to get certain points across, I still found myself wanting to know more with each and every chapter. The writing is well done, and by the end, the story ties its loose ends into a perfect little bow.
I was especially drawn to Sunny and her journey of healing, moving forward, and learning to trust herself in love again. The mystery behind the Hush My Mouth articles being drawn out until the final pages was masterfully done as well. That little thread of mystery really kept me invested.
All in all, I had such a good time with this cozy story. While I enjoyed the journal entries at the beginning of the chapters, I found myself far more drawn into the characters themselves, our POV characters and side characters alike. There’s a warmth to the relationships and the community surrounding them that balances the heavier themes beautifully.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
We watch both women on very separate journeys and see their lives intertwine one chapter at a time. This is a story about love, loss, secrets, and how sometimes the truth may just be the answer that was needed all along.
While I found some of the back-and-forth chapters slightly longer than necessary to get certain points across, I still found myself wanting to know more with each and every chapter. The writing is well done, and by the end, the story ties its loose ends into a perfect little bow.
I was especially drawn to Sunny and her journey of healing, moving forward, and learning to trust herself in love again. The mystery behind the Hush My Mouth articles being drawn out until the final pages was masterfully done as well. That little thread of mystery really kept me invested.
All in all, I had such a good time with this cozy story. While I enjoyed the journal entries at the beginning of the chapters, I found myself far more drawn into the characters themselves, our POV characters and side characters alike. There’s a warmth to the relationships and the community surrounding them that balances the heavier themes beautifully.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Heather Webber is an auto-read author for me. There is only one book of hers since Midnight at the Blackbird Cafe that I haven't read immediately upon release, so I was ecstatic to be able to read an ARC of her newest release, The Magic of Chamomile Cottage.
This is a hard book for me to rate, though. I gave it 3.5 stars but hesitate to round it to 4 stars compared to previous books by the author. It still has that Southern charm that all of Webber's magical realism books have, and the overall storyline was interesting and kept me reading.
But, in my opinion, this book needed a few fewer characters. Maybe it was just my attention span while reading, but I kept getting mixed up with the connections between families in the town, especially when it came to the previous generation. A character would pop up on the page like we already knew them, and I'd realize they'd been "introduced" several chapters earlier through a passing reference that I'd completely forgotten. I think part of the problem was having so many past and present mysteries happening at once (the fire, Sunny's grandpa, Nova, the clippings, the treasure) and the number of characters needed to tie all of those threads together.
Otherwise, I loved the town and the revitalization project, and especially Nova and Sunny's relationship. One of the things I enjoy about Webber's books is that she usually spends more time exploring female relationships and those dynamics than focusing solely on the romance, all wrapped up with her signature magical realism twist.
This is a hard book for me to rate, though. I gave it 3.5 stars but hesitate to round it to 4 stars compared to previous books by the author. It still has that Southern charm that all of Webber's magical realism books have, and the overall storyline was interesting and kept me reading.
But, in my opinion, this book needed a few fewer characters. Maybe it was just my attention span while reading, but I kept getting mixed up with the connections between families in the town, especially when it came to the previous generation. A character would pop up on the page like we already knew them, and I'd realize they'd been "introduced" several chapters earlier through a passing reference that I'd completely forgotten. I think part of the problem was having so many past and present mysteries happening at once (the fire, Sunny's grandpa, Nova, the clippings, the treasure) and the number of characters needed to tie all of those threads together.
Otherwise, I loved the town and the revitalization project, and especially Nova and Sunny's relationship. One of the things I enjoy about Webber's books is that she usually spends more time exploring female relationships and those dynamics than focusing solely on the romance, all wrapped up with her signature magical realism twist.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is a story about two women—Sunny Callaway and Nova Frances Clark—whose lives intersect at a moment when both desperately need hope. Sunny, a once‑popular human‑interest storyteller, is struggling to write after a devastating diagnosis and a painful breakup. Nova, a tea shop owner with a healer’s heart, is fighting to save her small town after its tea factory closes.
Their meeting sets off a chain of events that blends everyday life with gentle magical realism: Nova’s chamomile tea blends can heal minor ailments and the town itself seems to respond to acts of compassion, connection, and courage. Together, Sunny and Nova discover family ties, hidden histories, and the magic that comes from vulnerability and community.
I am a huge fan of Heather Webber's standalone novels and was thrilled to be able to pre-read her latest release through NetGalley. She always includes a touch of magic and strong family ties in each of her books. She is a master at producing feel-good stories about family, forgiveness and moving forward. All that said, I was disappointed in this particular book. It was predictable and a bit drawn out. Keeping track of the numerous characters and their family ties became quite confusing. I suggest you might want to write them down to help avoid confusion as you delve into the story. Regardless, it was a light read and overall quite enjoyable, just not my favorite from Ms. Webber.
Their meeting sets off a chain of events that blends everyday life with gentle magical realism: Nova’s chamomile tea blends can heal minor ailments and the town itself seems to respond to acts of compassion, connection, and courage. Together, Sunny and Nova discover family ties, hidden histories, and the magic that comes from vulnerability and community.
I am a huge fan of Heather Webber's standalone novels and was thrilled to be able to pre-read her latest release through NetGalley. She always includes a touch of magic and strong family ties in each of her books. She is a master at producing feel-good stories about family, forgiveness and moving forward. All that said, I was disappointed in this particular book. It was predictable and a bit drawn out. Keeping track of the numerous characters and their family ties became quite confusing. I suggest you might want to write them down to help avoid confusion as you delve into the story. Regardless, it was a light read and overall quite enjoyable, just not my favorite from Ms. Webber.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
📝 ARC Review: Overall I quite enjoyed this story. It was rather relaxing and probably best read with a cup of hot tea!
Sunny is finally fulfilling her grandfather’s request of where to spread his ashes. However, in doing so she learns of a small town and a past life she knew nothing of. And finds a cousin she never knew she had. Now her life is changing, her marriage is on the rocks and she decides to make a move to the small town that suddenly feels like home. What ensues is an unraveling of old mysteries, hidden secrets and finding out what the meaning of home and family really are.
While at times I wish this had moved at a little faster pace and certain parts seemed more verbose than needed, overall it was a really cozy, magical read with soothing vibes.
Genre: Women’s Fiction
POV: First Person; Dual
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Spice Level: 🌶️ 0.5/5
Release Date: December 1, 2026
Vibes: Cozy and Magical with that Small Town vibe.
Tropes 👇
- Small Town
- Found Family
- Magical Realism
- Rebuilding A Town
- Cozy Tea Shop
- Tea Readings
- Mysterious Notes
- Family Secrets
- Complicated Romances
- Unveiling A Hidden Past
CW’s 👇
- Loss of loved ones
- Mention of a tragic house fire/lives lost
- Infertility
- Diabetic coma
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Sunny is finally fulfilling her grandfather’s request of where to spread his ashes. However, in doing so she learns of a small town and a past life she knew nothing of. And finds a cousin she never knew she had. Now her life is changing, her marriage is on the rocks and she decides to make a move to the small town that suddenly feels like home. What ensues is an unraveling of old mysteries, hidden secrets and finding out what the meaning of home and family really are.
While at times I wish this had moved at a little faster pace and certain parts seemed more verbose than needed, overall it was a really cozy, magical read with soothing vibes.
Genre: Women’s Fiction
POV: First Person; Dual
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5
Spice Level: 🌶️ 0.5/5
Release Date: December 1, 2026
Vibes: Cozy and Magical with that Small Town vibe.
Tropes 👇
- Small Town
- Found Family
- Magical Realism
- Rebuilding A Town
- Cozy Tea Shop
- Tea Readings
- Mysterious Notes
- Family Secrets
- Complicated Romances
- Unveiling A Hidden Past
CW’s 👇
- Loss of loved ones
- Mention of a tragic house fire/lives lost
- Infertility
- Diabetic coma
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a heartfelt story of brokeness, healing, and a gossipy small town holding way too many secrets.
Sunny Callaway, an online storyteller, is adrift as she steps away from her life and marriage. She settles into the almost forgotten town of Woodnote and connects with her distant cousin, Nova Frances Clark. Nova is the local tea shop owner with a special gift for diagnosing other's ailments by peering into their eyes and seeing their soul. There is always time for a cup of tea and a bit of a chat. Woodnote fell off the map when the train no longer serviced it. Together the cousins set up a plan to bring the town back to life and which rallies the residents to action.
Author Heather Webber has written a lovely and tender tale which fills one's soul with hope. The writing is lovely and from the heart. The characters are well thought out and developed. The setting is cozy with its touch of magical realism and there's a bit of mystery and romance afoot. So curl up with your favorite blend of tea, settle into that comfy chair, and enjoy the read.
I am grateful to St. Martin's Press for having provided a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Their generosity, however, has not influenced this review - the words of which are mine alone.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: December 1, 2026
Number of Pages: 368
ISBN: 978-1250369307
Sunny Callaway, an online storyteller, is adrift as she steps away from her life and marriage. She settles into the almost forgotten town of Woodnote and connects with her distant cousin, Nova Frances Clark. Nova is the local tea shop owner with a special gift for diagnosing other's ailments by peering into their eyes and seeing their soul. There is always time for a cup of tea and a bit of a chat. Woodnote fell off the map when the train no longer serviced it. Together the cousins set up a plan to bring the town back to life and which rallies the residents to action.
Author Heather Webber has written a lovely and tender tale which fills one's soul with hope. The writing is lovely and from the heart. The characters are well thought out and developed. The setting is cozy with its touch of magical realism and there's a bit of mystery and romance afoot. So curl up with your favorite blend of tea, settle into that comfy chair, and enjoy the read.
I am grateful to St. Martin's Press for having provided a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Their generosity, however, has not influenced this review - the words of which are mine alone.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Publication date: December 1, 2026
Number of Pages: 368
ISBN: 978-1250369307
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Aww this is such a sweet book, the perfect palate cleanser in your TBR's of doom, gloom and action.
Heather Webber's book are just that, sweet, soulful with the right amount of tear jerking, suspense filled family drama, ending always with the same note: Love
4 Stars of the tea🍵🍵🍵🍵
Make no mistake, The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is not just a feel-good story throughout. We see the manifestation of consequences that occurs when feelings and truth is hidden.
That deciding for others, especially those you love; because you assume you know best is less about for them and more about you. Our found cousins, Nova and Sunny - learn this lesson with as much heartbreak a human can possibly endure. Towards the end, they (and us readers) learn that love is also about receiving along with giving.
As our cousin duo band together to save the town, the chamomile magic and themselves; buried secrets spill open, hard hearts start melting and the tea keeps flowing.
Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advance reader's copy. All reviews and opinions are my own
Heather Webber's book are just that, sweet, soulful with the right amount of tear jerking, suspense filled family drama, ending always with the same note: Love
4 Stars of the tea🍵🍵🍵🍵
Make no mistake, The Magic of Chamomile Cottage is not just a feel-good story throughout. We see the manifestation of consequences that occurs when feelings and truth is hidden.
That deciding for others, especially those you love; because you assume you know best is less about for them and more about you. Our found cousins, Nova and Sunny - learn this lesson with as much heartbreak a human can possibly endure. Towards the end, they (and us readers) learn that love is also about receiving along with giving.
As our cousin duo band together to save the town, the chamomile magic and themselves; buried secrets spill open, hard hearts start melting and the tea keeps flowing.
Thank you NetGalley and St Martin's Press for this advance reader's copy. All reviews and opinions are my own
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Heather Webber’s novels are usually a lovely blend of gentle magic, strong family ties, and emotional healing. The Magic of Chamomile Cottage continues in that tradition, but this time the magical elements are much more prominent than in her previous books.
The story centers around a wide cast of characters connected to Chamomile Cottage, each carrying secrets, hopes, and personal struggles. While their individual journeys are meaningful, the sheer number of characters made the narrative feel a bit crowded at times, and I occasionally found myself needing to pause and sort out who was who.
The magical elements—normally a soft, whimsical touch in Webber’s stories—play a much larger role here. Readers who enjoy richly layered magical realism may find this enchanting, but for me it occasionally overshadowed the emotional threads and family relationships I typically love most in her books.
Still, the heart of the story shines through: themes of belonging, healing, and discovering one’s purpose. Webber’s warm, comforting style remains present, and fans of her magical worlds will likely enjoy this latest visit.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.
The story centers around a wide cast of characters connected to Chamomile Cottage, each carrying secrets, hopes, and personal struggles. While their individual journeys are meaningful, the sheer number of characters made the narrative feel a bit crowded at times, and I occasionally found myself needing to pause and sort out who was who.
The magical elements—normally a soft, whimsical touch in Webber’s stories—play a much larger role here. Readers who enjoy richly layered magical realism may find this enchanting, but for me it occasionally overshadowed the emotional threads and family relationships I typically love most in her books.
Still, the heart of the story shines through: themes of belonging, healing, and discovering one’s purpose. Webber’s warm, comforting style remains present, and fans of her magical worlds will likely enjoy this latest visit.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is a great feel good novel that will have you running for a cozy chair and a warm cup of tea. I loved everything about this novel.
Sunny Callaway travels to Woodnote, Alabama to spread her grandfather's ashes never guessing that this place will have a huge impact on her life. She is recently seperated from her husband after struggling with infertility issues and when she sees The Chamomile Cottage she just has to go in. There she meets Nova, our other main character. It turns out that Sunny and Nova are actually cousins. The two of them grow closer as they try to revitalize Woodnote into a thriving town again and learn that there are many buried secrets in this small town.
This book is a great pick me up and escape from whatever may be troubling you. Both Sunny and Nova were wonderful characters who you will fall in love with. There were a few aspects in the novel that I could predict would happen but there were many surprising twists as well. I would classify this as magical realism because both Sunny and Nova have a psychic talent with tea but it was very subtle. This was just a wonderful novel to warm your heart and escape the day away with.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
Sunny Callaway travels to Woodnote, Alabama to spread her grandfather's ashes never guessing that this place will have a huge impact on her life. She is recently seperated from her husband after struggling with infertility issues and when she sees The Chamomile Cottage she just has to go in. There she meets Nova, our other main character. It turns out that Sunny and Nova are actually cousins. The two of them grow closer as they try to revitalize Woodnote into a thriving town again and learn that there are many buried secrets in this small town.
This book is a great pick me up and escape from whatever may be troubling you. Both Sunny and Nova were wonderful characters who you will fall in love with. There were a few aspects in the novel that I could predict would happen but there were many surprising twists as well. I would classify this as magical realism because both Sunny and Nova have a psychic talent with tea but it was very subtle. This was just a wonderful novel to warm your heart and escape the day away with.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the publisher, Heather Webber and NetGalley for providing an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage was exactly the kind of book I needed when I picked it up. It has all the things I have come to love about Heather Webber’s books: cozy, welcoming small-town charm, complicated family histories, found family and just the right touch of magic.
I tend to think of these as “magic light” books. The magic is there, but it is gently woven into an otherwise familiar world. I do love stories that are fully magical as well, but there is something especially wonderful about the way Webber handles it here.
There is something very special about how Webber builds these worlds. Her towns feel like places you want to settle into and stay for a while, filled with people you genuinely want to see find their way to their happily ever after, whatever that is to them. As someone who has read several of her books now, I also loved catching the little connections and nods to her other stories.
This was warm, delightful and wonderfully cozy from beginning to end. And no matter what I am going through, I always feel better after reading one of her books. At this point, I will happily devour anything Heather Webber writes.
The Magic of Chamomile Cottage was exactly the kind of book I needed when I picked it up. It has all the things I have come to love about Heather Webber’s books: cozy, welcoming small-town charm, complicated family histories, found family and just the right touch of magic.
I tend to think of these as “magic light” books. The magic is there, but it is gently woven into an otherwise familiar world. I do love stories that are fully magical as well, but there is something especially wonderful about the way Webber handles it here.
There is something very special about how Webber builds these worlds. Her towns feel like places you want to settle into and stay for a while, filled with people you genuinely want to see find their way to their happily ever after, whatever that is to them. As someone who has read several of her books now, I also loved catching the little connections and nods to her other stories.
This was warm, delightful and wonderfully cozy from beginning to end. And no matter what I am going through, I always feel better after reading one of her books. At this point, I will happily devour anything Heather Webber writes.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was the first book of Heather Webber's that I've read, and I enjoyed it thoroughly! I think this book falls in nicely with contemporary cozy fiction with magical elements, and reminded me a bit of Sarah Addison Allen's works. There were a lot of family secrets, which are hinted at and then slowly revealed throughout the book, and bits of magic with Nova able to see what's making people sick and Sunny able to see visions in the special chamomile tea.
I thought the plot was really well handled, and I loved that while there was romance and happy ever afters, the two points of view that the book went back and forth with were Nova and Sunny. It was really clear that the heart of the book was them finding each other and family and happiness, and while the romance was part of that, it was great that romance wasn't the ONLY thing that brought them joy.
The revitalization of the town was a lovely part of the story, and it was fun having various characters (like Erik and Sebastian and Claude!) introduced - you just know the arts and culture center and all the new stores on Main Street are going to be amazing.
I thought the plot was really well handled, and I loved that while there was romance and happy ever afters, the two points of view that the book went back and forth with were Nova and Sunny. It was really clear that the heart of the book was them finding each other and family and happiness, and while the romance was part of that, it was great that romance wasn't the ONLY thing that brought them joy.
The revitalization of the town was a lovely part of the story, and it was fun having various characters (like Erik and Sebastian and Claude!) introduced - you just know the arts and culture center and all the new stores on Main Street are going to be amazing.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book had me hooked… I was laughing, crying, cringing & cheering throughout. I honestly think it would make a wonderful movie. Both main characters felt so real, and the tea shop is a place I’d dearly love to visit.
From the start we get chapters alternated between cousins Sunny and Nova, with wonderful chapter headings containing snippets from either Grandpa’s Journal or the old local Gazette. It adds a touch of whimsy, mystery and fun. I would love to have a recipe list of some of the tea blends Nova created.
While I really loved both characters, sometimes they’re written like they’re older (40s), while they behave a bit like they’re younger (early 20s). It didn’t take away from the story, but I had to remind myself of their ages at times. My only criticism, if you can call it that, is that we need a family tree. I had a hard time keeping up with the family members, feuds, etc.
By the end there were several moments of “I knew it!!”, but in a good way. Other twists though I totally didn’t see coming. Overall a wonderful book that I highly recommend and really appreciate NetGalley for providing me with an eARC.
From the start we get chapters alternated between cousins Sunny and Nova, with wonderful chapter headings containing snippets from either Grandpa’s Journal or the old local Gazette. It adds a touch of whimsy, mystery and fun. I would love to have a recipe list of some of the tea blends Nova created.
While I really loved both characters, sometimes they’re written like they’re older (40s), while they behave a bit like they’re younger (early 20s). It didn’t take away from the story, but I had to remind myself of their ages at times. My only criticism, if you can call it that, is that we need a family tree. I had a hard time keeping up with the family members, feuds, etc.
By the end there were several moments of “I knew it!!”, but in a good way. Other twists though I totally didn’t see coming. Overall a wonderful book that I highly recommend and really appreciate NetGalley for providing me with an eARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
4 🌟
Magical Realism in the coziest little town of Woodnote with found family vibes, second chance and wait for it love. A feel good story about a town that needs saving and a lost girl finding her way.
~♡ What I loved ♡~
Escaping to the whimsical town of Woodnote was such a fun ride, I absolutely loved being there. There is as much hospitality and community as there is town gossip. It was a perfect balance. The townspeople will gladly help and support each other as well as the newcomer to town. They each have their individual stories that were a joy to be apart of.
There is also a retired gossip column that keeps mysteriously popping up for our newcomer. Through this she learns about her grandfather and the secrets he kept.
The magic realism is gentle. Through a special chamomile tea, the cousins have power to see what others cannot. With this they can help people who need it.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and recommend to anyone who likes cozy cottage stories, or just wants a great escape novel. It was such a sweet story that I will likely read again!
Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Heather Webber, and NetGalley for sending for me an Arc to review.
Magical Realism in the coziest little town of Woodnote with found family vibes, second chance and wait for it love. A feel good story about a town that needs saving and a lost girl finding her way.
~♡ What I loved ♡~
Escaping to the whimsical town of Woodnote was such a fun ride, I absolutely loved being there. There is as much hospitality and community as there is town gossip. It was a perfect balance. The townspeople will gladly help and support each other as well as the newcomer to town. They each have their individual stories that were a joy to be apart of.
There is also a retired gossip column that keeps mysteriously popping up for our newcomer. Through this she learns about her grandfather and the secrets he kept.
The magic realism is gentle. Through a special chamomile tea, the cousins have power to see what others cannot. With this they can help people who need it.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book and recommend to anyone who likes cozy cottage stories, or just wants a great escape novel. It was such a sweet story that I will likely read again!
Thanks to St. Martin's Press, Heather Webber, and NetGalley for sending for me an Arc to review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
X♾️ 😭😍
Sunny Calloway has recently lost her mother and is cleaning out her storage when she finds her grandfather's wishes and his urn. He wants his ashes scattered in a creek in a small town called Wood Haven. Sunny finds it weird that her mother didn't fulfill his last wishes and decides to do what her beloved grandpa wanted. Sunny drives to the small town and happens upon a small tea cottage and meets Nova, a happy, energetic tea shop owner. They find out that they are cousins, and Nova introduces her to the magic chamomile tea that only grows here on this property. Sunny finds that her grandfather had a lot of secrets, and she wants to discover them all.
This book was just everything I needed. Cozy magical town with quirky townsfolk working together to revitalize their town. I got a little confused with the family tree and how everyone is connected. I need to read this one again to pick up more of the mystery and the family links. I loved this one so much. I shed so many tears while reading. This one is full of so much heart. I'm obsessed with everything this author writes. There's also the cutest dog.
Sunny Calloway has recently lost her mother and is cleaning out her storage when she finds her grandfather's wishes and his urn. He wants his ashes scattered in a creek in a small town called Wood Haven. Sunny finds it weird that her mother didn't fulfill his last wishes and decides to do what her beloved grandpa wanted. Sunny drives to the small town and happens upon a small tea cottage and meets Nova, a happy, energetic tea shop owner. They find out that they are cousins, and Nova introduces her to the magic chamomile tea that only grows here on this property. Sunny finds that her grandfather had a lot of secrets, and she wants to discover them all.
This book was just everything I needed. Cozy magical town with quirky townsfolk working together to revitalize their town. I got a little confused with the family tree and how everyone is connected. I need to read this one again to pick up more of the mystery and the family links. I loved this one so much. I shed so many tears while reading. This one is full of so much heart. I'm obsessed with everything this author writes. There's also the cutest dog.
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