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The Lemon Tree Cafe #1
A Cup of Ambition
Rosie Featherstone loves her high-flying job at a social media firm. So what if she isn’t married and settled like her sister? A relationship would only get in the way of this workaholic’s hectic schedule!
So when she unexpectedly finds herself at a loose end for a month, Rosie keeps busy by helping her Italian nonna serve espressos and biscotti at the Lemon Tree Café, a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire.
Worryingly though, the café’s fortunes seem to have taken a turn for the worse since Rosie last went home. But with Nonna blind to the truth and angry at the idea of anyone interfering, the two are soon at loggerheads.
However, just when Rosie decides it’s time to head back to reality, an old acquaintance suddenly reappears, and the prospect of life at the Lemon Tree Café begins to seem more appetizing . . .
So when she unexpectedly finds herself at a loose end for a month, Rosie keeps busy by helping her Italian nonna serve espressos and biscotti at the Lemon Tree Café, a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire.
Worryingly though, the café’s fortunes seem to have taken a turn for the worse since Rosie last went home. But with Nonna blind to the truth and angry at the idea of anyone interfering, the two are soon at loggerheads.
However, just when Rosie decides it’s time to head back to reality, an old acquaintance suddenly reappears, and the prospect of life at the Lemon Tree Café begins to seem more appetizing . . .
106 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 28, 2017
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About the author
Cathy Bramley
66 books1,134 followersCathy Bramley is the author of the best-selling romantic comedies Ivy Lane, Appleby Farm, Wickham Hall, Conditional Love and The Plumberry School of Comfort Food. She lives in a Nottinghamshire village with her family and a dog.
Her recent career as a full-time writer of light-hearted, romantic fiction has come as somewhat of a lovely surprise after spending eighteen years running her own marketing agency. However, she has been always an avid reader, never without a book on the go and now thinks she may have found her dream job!
Cathy loves to hear from her readers. You can get in touch via her website www.CathyBramley.co.uk Facebook page Facebook.com/CathyBramleyAuthor or on Twitter twitter.com/CathyBramley
Her recent career as a full-time writer of light-hearted, romantic fiction has come as somewhat of a lovely surprise after spending eighteen years running her own marketing agency. However, she has been always an avid reader, never without a book on the go and now thinks she may have found her dream job!
Cathy loves to hear from her readers. You can get in touch via her website www.CathyBramley.co.uk Facebook page Facebook.com/CathyBramleyAuthor or on Twitter twitter.com/CathyBramley
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July 26, 2022
Toto bola strašne plytká hovadina. Aj v rámci žánru je to zle napísané, postavy sú otravné, navyše sa kniha tvári, že otvára viaceré dôležité témy, ale robí to tak povrchne, že ide skôr o klišé než skutočný prínos. No strata času, spomedzi týchto "kaviarňových" kníh ide o veľmi slabú vec.
March 3, 2018
This was a great start to what I'm pretty sure will be a highly entertaining and enjoyable story. This first instalment to the story draws you in right from the first page, introducing you to all the characters, getting a feel for the family and the illicit village.
I've enjoyed getting to know the characters and can't wait to see how there lives will develope and what will happen over the next three instalments.
I've enjoyed getting to know the characters and can't wait to see how there lives will develope and what will happen over the next three instalments.
October 5, 2021
"Predstav si starého človeka, čo žije sám a práve s tebou vedie prvý rozhovor. Predstav si ten rozdiel, ktorý v jeho živote môžeš znamenať."
Kaviarnička pod citronovníkom v sebe sľubuje oddych a príchuť malomesta, do ktorého sa hrdinka vráti potom, čo dá výpoveď v práci. Začiatok knihy je silný, sledujeme boj hrdinky za prirodzenú krásu ženy a odmietanie počítačových zásahov len preto, aby modelka mala o 3 cm užšie stehná. Páčil sa mi jej feministický pohľad, no neviem, kto by si v dnešnej dobe mohol niečo také dovoliť. Obzvlášť, keď práca na dobrých miestach nepadá len tak zo stromov.
Priznám sa, že vo chvíli, keď sme sa s hrdinkou ocitli v kaviarničke, som sa cítila, akoby som tam bola s ňou. Vôňa raňajok, kávy, tichá vrava miestnych v mojej hlave vytvorila pokojný obraz o niečom, čo sa dnes, v rýchlej dobe, len ťažko získava.
Čo ma však mrzí je neustále narážanie na to, ako hrdinka potrebuje muža, deti a vlastnú rodinu, aby bola v živote šťastná. Jasné, mala svoj vek, ale nie každý stereotyp sa rovná šťastiu. Hlavne... každý máme svoju predstavu šťastia, a to je fajn. Niekto chce dieťa, niekto kariéru a niekto túži po psovi a vlastnom dome. A všetko je fajn.
Rozhodne môjmu vzťahu s knihou nepomohol ani záver, kedy to bolo jedno klišé za druhým, vďaka čomu som mala pocit, že sa hrdinka za celú knihu nikam neposunula. Tak či onak som zvedavá na pokračovanie, pretože potenciál to malo.
Kaviarnička pod citronovníkom v sebe sľubuje oddych a príchuť malomesta, do ktorého sa hrdinka vráti potom, čo dá výpoveď v práci. Začiatok knihy je silný, sledujeme boj hrdinky za prirodzenú krásu ženy a odmietanie počítačových zásahov len preto, aby modelka mala o 3 cm užšie stehná. Páčil sa mi jej feministický pohľad, no neviem, kto by si v dnešnej dobe mohol niečo také dovoliť. Obzvlášť, keď práca na dobrých miestach nepadá len tak zo stromov.
Priznám sa, že vo chvíli, keď sme sa s hrdinkou ocitli v kaviarničke, som sa cítila, akoby som tam bola s ňou. Vôňa raňajok, kávy, tichá vrava miestnych v mojej hlave vytvorila pokojný obraz o niečom, čo sa dnes, v rýchlej dobe, len ťažko získava.
Čo ma však mrzí je neustále narážanie na to, ako hrdinka potrebuje muža, deti a vlastnú rodinu, aby bola v živote šťastná. Jasné, mala svoj vek, ale nie každý stereotyp sa rovná šťastiu. Hlavne... každý máme svoju predstavu šťastia, a to je fajn. Niekto chce dieťa, niekto kariéru a niekto túži po psovi a vlastnom dome. A všetko je fajn.
Rozhodne môjmu vzťahu s knihou nepomohol ani záver, kedy to bolo jedno klišé za druhým, vďaka čomu som mala pocit, že sa hrdinka za celú knihu nikam neposunula. Tak či onak som zvedavá na pokračovanie, pretože potenciál to malo.
April 29, 2022
Toto bola taká milájednohubka pri uspávaní syna. Páčila sa mi Rosiena rozhodnisť, jej presvedčenie, názory- a aj keď samu seba označila za nepríjemnú osobu, vôbec mi to tak neprišlo.
Tému kaviarní v knihách milujem a aj tu som si užila jej opisy a cítila vôňu citrónov.
Dej plynul pokojne a ak máte radi rodinné vzťahy a väzby, prídete si na svoje.
Tému kaviarní v knihách milujem a aj tu som si užila jej opisy a cítila vôňu citrónov.
Dej plynul pokojne a ak máte radi rodinné vzťahy a väzby, prídete si na svoje.
April 1, 2017
I really do like books released in installments. Quick to read - perfect escapism in a small parcel. Loved the Lemon Tree Cafe and it's idyllic location. Some great new characters to develop along with some old friends. What us there not to like. Can't wait for the next installment. Another winner from this author.
October 22, 2019
Ist of four books, again set in the village of Barnaby telling the story of another set of the village residents. Loving it so far.
March 27, 2022
Nechala jsem se zlákat anotací a od knihy jsem si slibovala poměrně hodně. Bohužel se potvrdilo, že čím větší jsou očekávání, o to větší bývá i zklamání. Těšila jsem se, že na mě dýchne atmosféra letní Itálie, i když přeneseně z anglických kopců, vůně kávy a citrónů.
Celý příběh na mě však působil poměrně mechanicky, oproštěný od jakýchkoli pocitů, Rosie byla strohá, neempatická a nesympatická. Postavy neměly hloubku a příběhu chyběla atmosféra. V mém případě to možná ještě zhoršil i tak trochu boj se slovenštinou, ve které moc často nečtu.
Do dalšího dílu této série, už se pouštět asi ani nebudu.
Celý příběh na mě však působil poměrně mechanicky, oproštěný od jakýchkoli pocitů, Rosie byla strohá, neempatická a nesympatická. Postavy neměly hloubku a příběhu chyběla atmosféra. V mém případě to možná ještě zhoršil i tak trochu boj se slovenštinou, ve které moc často nečtu.
Do dalšího dílu této série, už se pouštět asi ani nebudu.
February 12, 2021
Lemon Tree Cafe... what can I say? It took me a while to read this one, I have to say. If I had to sum it up in one word it would be something like ‘sweet’ or ‘nice’. It’s definitely a sit by the pool on holiday reading something that doesn’t require any mental energy kind of a book. Predictable, ‘samey’ and a maybe even a bit flat.
Having said that it was a nice, comfortable read. I didn’t get frustrated by it and the characters were likeable and well visualised. Plus I’d totally like a visit for a coffee and a slice of pizza!
Having said that it was a nice, comfortable read. I didn’t get frustrated by it and the characters were likeable and well visualised. Plus I’d totally like a visit for a coffee and a slice of pizza!
June 12, 2017
Brilliant read
This is an ideal book for someone to read on holiday. It is light-hearted and fun a joy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend this.
This is an ideal book for someone to read on holiday. It is light-hearted and fun a joy to read. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend this.
September 15, 2017
Delightful! Now on to the next 3 episodes!
March 24, 2019
Book 1 of a 4 part story
April 15, 2019
A light hearted, fun read. Just escapism. You don't have to think about it.
April 1, 2020
couldn't get into this.
September 21, 2020
Was ok. Just be warned that although this is a series of books, it’s actually 1 book split into 4 books! Each book is not a different story/person but a continuation of the same story.
September 21, 2021
Jéj, toto bolo také milé :) Teším sa na pokračovanie
December 31, 2025
It was kind of dull and though it was set up to have secrets i had no desire to read the rest to find put what happens.
January 25, 2021
Career, family and secrets.....
Quick read, looking forward to reading the next book, perfectly worded with your imagination painting pictures as you read.
Quick read, looking forward to reading the next book, perfectly worded with your imagination painting pictures as you read.
June 7, 2017
Brilliant
Like all other Cathy Bramley books, this one sucks you in to village life from page one. I really can't wait to read book 2 to find out if Rosie stays in the village or leaves for a career in Manchester.
Like all other Cathy Bramley books, this one sucks you in to village life from page one. I really can't wait to read book 2 to find out if Rosie stays in the village or leaves for a career in Manchester.
February 10, 2023
I really enjoyed this one, I’m moving onto book 2 as I can’t wait to see what happens next!
April 9, 2017
Good read
Easy to read, now want to read the next book. Author knowing I as how to keep the reader's attention
Easy to read, now want to read the next book. Author knowing I as how to keep the reader's attention
April 11, 2017
Rosie Featherstone leaves her media job due to having different work ethics to her boss.
While looking for other work, she helps in her Grandmother's cafe, The Lemon Tree, where Rosie starts to feel at home and wondering if staying in the area and working with the people she knows and loves. Rosie faces a dilema when she is offered her dream job in Manchester, but now she has to decide if she should stay or go.
I loved this first book of four about Rosies life and can't wait for the second one to come out in a few weeks.
While looking for other work, she helps in her Grandmother's cafe, The Lemon Tree, where Rosie starts to feel at home and wondering if staying in the area and working with the people she knows and loves. Rosie faces a dilema when she is offered her dream job in Manchester, but now she has to decide if she should stay or go.
I loved this first book of four about Rosies life and can't wait for the second one to come out in a few weeks.
April 16, 2017
Excellent Read
Excellent characters, good story. Twist and turns that I didn't see happening especially Dad. Looking forward to next story from Cathy
Excellent characters, good story. Twist and turns that I didn't see happening especially Dad. Looking forward to next story from Cathy
June 5, 2017
loved it can't wait for next one
April 17, 2017
Love it !
Lovely easy read transports you right into the heart of Barnaby ! Can't wait for the next book in the series. Thank you Cathy Bramley x
Lovely easy read transports you right into the heart of Barnaby ! Can't wait for the next book in the series. Thank you Cathy Bramley x
April 8, 2018
Not feeling this book at all, the characters seem very clichéd and one dimensional and the plot fairly predictable.
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