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The Oddest Little Cornish Tea Shop
'I love Beth Good's quirky style!' - Katie Fforde
It's a big day for Charlie Bell - the grand reopening of her Aunt Pansy's long-closed tea rooms in Tremevissey, a quaint Cornish seaside resort. But not everyone is chuffed for Charlie. The tea rooms are cursed, locals say. For Pansy was cruelly jilted by her lover, and walked out into the Atlantic Ocean, never to return.
Charlie dismisses the 'curse' as superstitious nonsense, of course. But by the end of the first day, her world is in tatters, and she's not even sure the tea rooms can open for a second day of trading.
Then in walks a rugged, taciturn man with a sexy smile and everything he owns on his back, looking for a summer job …
Is Gideon Petherick an angel in disguise? Or is history about to repeat itself?
Beth Good's latest novella in her quirky and popular 'Oddest Little Shop' romcom series. Warning: contains jokes!
It's a big day for Charlie Bell - the grand reopening of her Aunt Pansy's long-closed tea rooms in Tremevissey, a quaint Cornish seaside resort. But not everyone is chuffed for Charlie. The tea rooms are cursed, locals say. For Pansy was cruelly jilted by her lover, and walked out into the Atlantic Ocean, never to return.
Charlie dismisses the 'curse' as superstitious nonsense, of course. But by the end of the first day, her world is in tatters, and she's not even sure the tea rooms can open for a second day of trading.
Then in walks a rugged, taciturn man with a sexy smile and everything he owns on his back, looking for a summer job …
Is Gideon Petherick an angel in disguise? Or is history about to repeat itself?
Beth Good's latest novella in her quirky and popular 'Oddest Little Shop' romcom series. Warning: contains jokes!
135 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 4, 2017
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About the author
Beth Good
36 books45 followersI write quirky, romantic fiction, mostly with a comic twist, sometimes a little magical too. My Cornish romance series set in Pethporro starts with WINTER WITHOUT YOU, then ALL SUMMER WITH YOU, concluding with A VERY CORNISH CHRISTMAS.
The wondrous bestselling author Katie Fforde has said of my books, 'I love Beth Good's quirky style! A thoroughly enjoyable read.'
My stories are always romantic, sweet to a little spicy, and tend to feature either gloriously sunny Cornish beaches or snowy festive scenes, with heroes and heroines falling over each other in a futile effort not to fall in love.
I have too many children and not enough money, so need all the readers I can get. If you love talking to authors in real time, please chat with me on Twitter at @BethGoodWriter ... I'm there most days!
The wondrous bestselling author Katie Fforde has said of my books, 'I love Beth Good's quirky style! A thoroughly enjoyable read.'
My stories are always romantic, sweet to a little spicy, and tend to feature either gloriously sunny Cornish beaches or snowy festive scenes, with heroes and heroines falling over each other in a futile effort not to fall in love.
I have too many children and not enough money, so need all the readers I can get. If you love talking to authors in real time, please chat with me on Twitter at @BethGoodWriter ... I'm there most days!
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September 7, 2018
Quirky! Bewitching! Fun!
Curses and tea shops and hot guys... oh my!
Charlie is excited to reopen her aunt’s tea room in the seaside village of Tremevissey... locals are a little skeptical, they believe the tea rooms are cursed! Charlie believes it is all superstition, even though it was her own Aunt that took her life after being heartbroken... but when things start going sideways Charlie thinks there might be something to this curse thing!
Another delightful book from this collection! These books are like a breath of fresh air on a hot summer day or a warm blanket when it’s cold outside! Comfort food without the calories! Another story filled with romance and some zany antics! Charlie was ?a really likable character and Giddeon wasn’t too bad either! These truly are my favorite types of romance full of lovely characters and laughs! Excited to get to the rest of the books in this wonderful collection! Just realized I use quite a few!!!! In this review, but so deserves it!
*** many thanks to the author and Rachel for my copy of this book ***
Curses and tea shops and hot guys... oh my!
Charlie is excited to reopen her aunt’s tea room in the seaside village of Tremevissey... locals are a little skeptical, they believe the tea rooms are cursed! Charlie believes it is all superstition, even though it was her own Aunt that took her life after being heartbroken... but when things start going sideways Charlie thinks there might be something to this curse thing!
Another delightful book from this collection! These books are like a breath of fresh air on a hot summer day or a warm blanket when it’s cold outside! Comfort food without the calories! Another story filled with romance and some zany antics! Charlie was ?a really likable character and Giddeon wasn’t too bad either! These truly are my favorite types of romance full of lovely characters and laughs! Excited to get to the rest of the books in this wonderful collection! Just realized I use quite a few!!!! In this review, but so deserves it!
*** many thanks to the author and Rachel for my copy of this book ***
September 14, 2018
Favorite Quotes:
…‘are you having it off with that total sex god, Gideon Petherick? … Oh come on, don’t tell me you’re too shy to admit it. I’d be telling anyone who’d listen if I’d caught someone like that.’ Elsie wriggled oddly beside her, as though her knickers were too tight and she was trying to adjust them. ‘After all, look at him. It’s not like he isn’t the sexiest beast on two legs in this back-of-beyond village. If I was you, I’d have jumped his bones soon as he walked into my place.’
Elsie fell silent suddenly, then made a kind of strangled moaning noise in the back of her throat. She was staring at Gideon’s rear as he bent over the pool table to take his shot. ‘Christ, will you look at that? I bet that’s a mouth-watering parcel in tight, white cotton boxers… Like two hardboiled eggs in a hanky,’ she finished under her breath.
‘Maybe a little bit handsome,’ she ventured, careful not to let him see how sexy she found him. Even though she had probably given it away once or twice. Okay, definitely twice. ‘Definitely not as hot as Poldark. But you’re ... passable. It wouldn’t be a hardship to be seen in public with you, let me put it that way. Especially in a posh car,’ she added shamelessly.
My Review:
I have come to the end of my Beth Good stash and am feeling a bit melancholy and rueful having completed this one as it is the last treat in the bag for me as I’ve now finished all the published installments of the Odd Little Shop series. I enjoyed the curiosity prickling storyline and adored all the colorful characters in this one. Poor Charlie, she had worked so hard to reestablish her family’s business but a string of disasters struck during the Grand Re-Opening the of the Cornish Tea Rooms, mainly due to personnel issues, like grossly incompetent ones. The locals had long claimed the Tea Rooms were cursed, but Charlie didn’t think so. Luckily, all was not lost as a very sexy knight in shining apron named Gideon arrived on her doorstep seeking a job. Gideon had the ladies all a flutter and overheating and caused Charlie to have recurring problems with concentration and breathing. They worked well together and found their collaboration leading to a different kind of business after-hours, which produced high temperatures in other rooms besides the kitchen.
How unexpected and ingenious for a series to not overlap in some way. I personally believe the divine and sublime Ms. Good should continue this cleverly amusing series into perpetuity, and why not? Cornwall appears to be a treasure trove of quirky villages with which she could continue to apply her own distinct and special blend of witty wares. I have cherished each of her five uniquely appealing and mirthfully entertaining novellas and she has hooked me with her pleasantly addictive style, and like a crack-head on the pipe, I feel rather desolate with the inability to reach for more.
…‘are you having it off with that total sex god, Gideon Petherick? … Oh come on, don’t tell me you’re too shy to admit it. I’d be telling anyone who’d listen if I’d caught someone like that.’ Elsie wriggled oddly beside her, as though her knickers were too tight and she was trying to adjust them. ‘After all, look at him. It’s not like he isn’t the sexiest beast on two legs in this back-of-beyond village. If I was you, I’d have jumped his bones soon as he walked into my place.’
Elsie fell silent suddenly, then made a kind of strangled moaning noise in the back of her throat. She was staring at Gideon’s rear as he bent over the pool table to take his shot. ‘Christ, will you look at that? I bet that’s a mouth-watering parcel in tight, white cotton boxers… Like two hardboiled eggs in a hanky,’ she finished under her breath.
‘Maybe a little bit handsome,’ she ventured, careful not to let him see how sexy she found him. Even though she had probably given it away once or twice. Okay, definitely twice. ‘Definitely not as hot as Poldark. But you’re ... passable. It wouldn’t be a hardship to be seen in public with you, let me put it that way. Especially in a posh car,’ she added shamelessly.
My Review:
I have come to the end of my Beth Good stash and am feeling a bit melancholy and rueful having completed this one as it is the last treat in the bag for me as I’ve now finished all the published installments of the Odd Little Shop series. I enjoyed the curiosity prickling storyline and adored all the colorful characters in this one. Poor Charlie, she had worked so hard to reestablish her family’s business but a string of disasters struck during the Grand Re-Opening the of the Cornish Tea Rooms, mainly due to personnel issues, like grossly incompetent ones. The locals had long claimed the Tea Rooms were cursed, but Charlie didn’t think so. Luckily, all was not lost as a very sexy knight in shining apron named Gideon arrived on her doorstep seeking a job. Gideon had the ladies all a flutter and overheating and caused Charlie to have recurring problems with concentration and breathing. They worked well together and found their collaboration leading to a different kind of business after-hours, which produced high temperatures in other rooms besides the kitchen.
How unexpected and ingenious for a series to not overlap in some way. I personally believe the divine and sublime Ms. Good should continue this cleverly amusing series into perpetuity, and why not? Cornwall appears to be a treasure trove of quirky villages with which she could continue to apply her own distinct and special blend of witty wares. I have cherished each of her five uniquely appealing and mirthfully entertaining novellas and she has hooked me with her pleasantly addictive style, and like a crack-head on the pipe, I feel rather desolate with the inability to reach for more.
July 16, 2017
I recently read a 5 star British thriller, Lock the Door, by Jane Holland. When I was finished, I was recommended these "Oddest Little" books. Why? Turns out Jane Holland is a pseudonym for Beth Good. I decided to give this one a try. Very cute!!! I was charmed. It was just what it claims: A charming and quirky romance for the beach. It's an easy, fun read. Also quite funny. I would try others in this " Oddest Little" collection. All are part of the Kindle Unlimited lot. I'm going with 4 stars for this enjoyable trip to the Cornwall Coast and a big thanks to Beth Good for bringing my blood pressure down before bed the past few nights.
November 20, 2018
Without a doubt this is my favourite of Beth Good's Oddest Little books. I was completely hooked from start to finish and for s short novella, it certainly has a lot packed into it.
There are secrets to be uncovered, a curse to deal with, tea rooms, a lovely Cornish setting, a very handsome man, and a whole lot more beside.
It is definitely a book featuring a tea shop, and its owner Charlie Bell is trying her best to make it work for her long deceased Aunt Pansy. However the grand re-opening isn't exactly smooth and the serious of events at it that go wrong are hilarious.
I am a huge fan of Beth Good's novellas, and this would be an excellent introduction to them and the author for anyone. Its a quick compelling story, that I didn't want to end. A really enjoyable experience.
Thanks to Beth Good for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
There are secrets to be uncovered, a curse to deal with, tea rooms, a lovely Cornish setting, a very handsome man, and a whole lot more beside.
It is definitely a book featuring a tea shop, and its owner Charlie Bell is trying her best to make it work for her long deceased Aunt Pansy. However the grand re-opening isn't exactly smooth and the serious of events at it that go wrong are hilarious.
I am a huge fan of Beth Good's novellas, and this would be an excellent introduction to them and the author for anyone. Its a quick compelling story, that I didn't want to end. A really enjoyable experience.
Thanks to Beth Good for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
July 26, 2017
This is a great summer read, full of sun, disasters, and a fabulously mysterious love interest.
Charlie moved back to Cornwall to revamp and reopen her aunt’s old tea shop, in spite of the curse that plagues the building. Years ago, her aunt walked into the sea, broken hearted, to end her life. That was just the start. Charlie thinks it’s all a silly story. The locals think she’s crazy.
Pulling together some rather useless staff, she pushes towards opening day only to be beset by a string of disasters that end with sprinklers and a shop that’s unfit for business.
Then Gideon arrives. His determination to work only for bed and board doesn’t make sense. But Charlie can’t keep going without help, and who is she to complain, when the company is so easy on the eye?
But why is Gideon really there?
I love Beth Good’s romances, they’re so light and fluffy, with a wicked sense of humour. This one had all the feel good factor, with the added bonus of the curse and a big reveal at the end. Love it.
Charlie moved back to Cornwall to revamp and reopen her aunt’s old tea shop, in spite of the curse that plagues the building. Years ago, her aunt walked into the sea, broken hearted, to end her life. That was just the start. Charlie thinks it’s all a silly story. The locals think she’s crazy.
Pulling together some rather useless staff, she pushes towards opening day only to be beset by a string of disasters that end with sprinklers and a shop that’s unfit for business.
Then Gideon arrives. His determination to work only for bed and board doesn’t make sense. But Charlie can’t keep going without help, and who is she to complain, when the company is so easy on the eye?
But why is Gideon really there?
I love Beth Good’s romances, they’re so light and fluffy, with a wicked sense of humour. This one had all the feel good factor, with the added bonus of the curse and a big reveal at the end. Love it.
October 24, 2018
Sorry to leave a bad review but this book was just terrible. Charlie/Charlotte was ever so annoying. I have no idea why anyone would want to spend any time at all around her.
I'm quite sick of every man in rom-coms being compared to Poldark. Enough with the Ross Poldark comparisons. What these authors really mean is Aidan Turner AS Ross Poldark and not Ross Poldark the fictional character or Robin Ellis as Poldark. So just say it. Your leading men are not as hot as Aidan Turner. Deal with it.
Anyway I wanted to like this but obviously I did not.
Signed,
Demelza
(just kidding)
I'm quite sick of every man in rom-coms being compared to Poldark. Enough with the Ross Poldark comparisons. What these authors really mean is Aidan Turner AS Ross Poldark and not Ross Poldark the fictional character or Robin Ellis as Poldark. So just say it. Your leading men are not as hot as Aidan Turner. Deal with it.
Anyway I wanted to like this but obviously I did not.
Signed,
Demelza
(just kidding)
December 28, 2017
Yummy
Can lighthearted read. I love Cornwall and condoms so this was right up my street. Great author will read more of her work.
Can lighthearted read. I love Cornwall and condoms so this was right up my street. Great author will read more of her work.
September 12, 2018
This is a short, quintessential British summer read. Very light-hearted and funny in parts, it's the perfect beach or garden read. The characters are hilarious, annoying and engaging at the same time. The plot is improbable in parts but it all needs to be taken with a strong pinch of salt. The book has a little bit of everything - the lovely Cornish setting, fabulous village characters, mystery and intrigue and a haunted cafe. To those people who criticise it for not having substance, they're reading the wrong kind of books. This is no great work of literary fiction but if you're looking for a pleasant way to pass an hour or two or for a quick, easy read that will bring a smile to your face, then this is perfect.
September 9, 2018
This was the third book I read in the series, so you could say I went by order of things I love. And you can laugh all you want. I started with books, then grabbed the chocolate snack, now I'm getting my bevvy: tea.
Like the other two books, this was a quick, fun and sweet romance novel, filled with humor, secrets and as a plus we get curses. That last element got me curious when I read the blurb, and I quite liked how Beth took that aspect and made the plot intriguing and unique. That was another positive point to the book.
Each character is what turns the book so relatable, even if we never went through the same situation as them, or even if (in this case) we don't believe in curses or like tea. I do like tea and I do believe in curses, and... I have never been inside a tea shop, so reading about it was so exciting and made me which we had a tea shop in our hometown.
Charlie was such a great character. I like that she doesn't believe in the curse and that thinks it's superstition because that left the path open for her to maybe change her mind, and when things take turn after turn... go crazy... that's when we start seeing her change. Maybe there is a curse after all! How knows? You have to read o book to understand it.
Like with the previous books, I recommend this novel if you want to enjoy a good 5pm relaxing time with some tea and cookies and just read a quick romance with some unexpected secrets and fun humor that will get you in a good mood.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Beth Good for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and by being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book.]
Like the other two books, this was a quick, fun and sweet romance novel, filled with humor, secrets and as a plus we get curses. That last element got me curious when I read the blurb, and I quite liked how Beth took that aspect and made the plot intriguing and unique. That was another positive point to the book.
Each character is what turns the book so relatable, even if we never went through the same situation as them, or even if (in this case) we don't believe in curses or like tea. I do like tea and I do believe in curses, and... I have never been inside a tea shop, so reading about it was so exciting and made me which we had a tea shop in our hometown.
Charlie was such a great character. I like that she doesn't believe in the curse and that thinks it's superstition because that left the path open for her to maybe change her mind, and when things take turn after turn... go crazy... that's when we start seeing her change. Maybe there is a curse after all! How knows? You have to read o book to understand it.
Like with the previous books, I recommend this novel if you want to enjoy a good 5pm relaxing time with some tea and cookies and just read a quick romance with some unexpected secrets and fun humor that will get you in a good mood.
[I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Beth Good for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and by being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book.]
September 17, 2018
Fun
Fun rom com.
Enjoyable, well written read.
First time I've read a Beth Good book.
Can't wait to read other novels written by Beth Good.
Fun rom com.
Enjoyable, well written read.
First time I've read a Beth Good book.
Can't wait to read other novels written by Beth Good.
September 10, 2024
I had this book recommended to me and I am game to read just about anything so I thought I would give it a go.
I followed it to the end, hoping it would offer me something it was a little disappointed. I did find it a little predictable.
A significant portion of the book consists of thirsty women lusting after your typical tall, dark, handsome yet mysterious stranger, fawning over him and trying not to fall on their backs for him too quickly.
It literally read like a Mills & Boon romantic novel. Whilst there might be a market and a demographic for this type of thing, clearly I am not fitting that picture.
That is not to say that there is anything wrong with this book per se, it is just not for me.
I am sure that this will get lots of frustrated, bored housewives hot under the collar and fantasising, so if your ticking that box then this is the book for you. 😉
I followed it to the end, hoping it would offer me something it was a little disappointed. I did find it a little predictable.
A significant portion of the book consists of thirsty women lusting after your typical tall, dark, handsome yet mysterious stranger, fawning over him and trying not to fall on their backs for him too quickly.
It literally read like a Mills & Boon romantic novel. Whilst there might be a market and a demographic for this type of thing, clearly I am not fitting that picture.
That is not to say that there is anything wrong with this book per se, it is just not for me.
I am sure that this will get lots of frustrated, bored housewives hot under the collar and fantasising, so if your ticking that box then this is the book for you. 😉
April 19, 2020
This is my first book by Beth Good. It’s an OK story. The main character, Charlie (Charlotte) Bell has inherited a tea shop (a tea room) that is believed by the town to be cursed. The disastrous opening day would seem to support that notion. Tall, dark and handsome Gideon Peckerith shoes up at the tea shop door and good things begin to happen. I always find it utterly annoying when the female lead wastes pages on self-doubt and hiding her true feelings-as if life hurts any less by doing that. Narrator Juliette Burton does not do men’s voices very well, but is otherwise a good narrator. I will try another of Good’s novels to see if I like it any better.
January 14, 2020
I feel awful writing this review because it feels like one of my most brutal ever. female lead who's so shallow that even when she was angry couldn't stop drooling over how gorgeous the male lead is. Powerful thighs, powerful muscles, so sexy ... gimme a break. I listened to 3/4 of the book and then decided there are plenty of much better books I could spend my time reading.
September 27, 2017
The story is rather thin, but I actually loved the Britishness of the setting, with the small town rife with gossip, everyone being in everyone's business, but especially the language! I absolutely adored the language!
January 9, 2018
A quick okay read.
January 10, 2018
Easy read but ends suddenly
March 16, 2018
A bit twee
Not really to my taste. Not enough substance to the story and the ending a bit unlikely. Ho!iday read only
Not really to my taste. Not enough substance to the story and the ending a bit unlikely. Ho!iday read only
February 1, 2019
I lost track of the number of times I rolled my eyes.
February 3, 2020
Brilliant!
It was such a good easy read. If u like a soppy story, then this is it. 😆. Well done to the author Beth Good for another lovely story. 😀. X
It was such a good easy read. If u like a soppy story, then this is it. 😆. Well done to the author Beth Good for another lovely story. 😀. X
April 26, 2020
Fast Read, couldn't put it down
Very funny book, loved everything. Didn't want to put it down until it was finished with. The characters were fabby.
Very funny book, loved everything. Didn't want to put it down until it was finished with. The characters were fabby.
December 6, 2023
The 2 main characters got very annoying at the end. 2.75 stars.
June 26, 2024
Burnt teacakes, spilt liquids, messy cream teas, Exploding pavlovas and squashed brownies….. could well be baking with mum and In Our kitchens.
July 20, 2024
This was a charming and easy listen
October 23, 2024
This was a really quick listen. Around 4 hours. Thankfully. I’d have probably given up otherwise. Repetitive and predictable.
Currently included with audible 🎧
Currently included with audible 🎧
September 10, 2018
::..Reviewed for Red's Midnight Readers..::
I was very kindly provided with an ARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I have given it 3 stars.
This is a another delightfully quirky novel in The Oddest Little... series by Beth Good. This novel was charming and witty with lots of laugh out loud moments as the haphazard characters over come curses and secrets to get the Tea shop reopened.
It was a lovely heart warming kind of read, that will feel like a warm hug on a cold afternoon.
I was very kindly provided with an ARC in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. I have given it 3 stars.
This is a another delightfully quirky novel in The Oddest Little... series by Beth Good. This novel was charming and witty with lots of laugh out loud moments as the haphazard characters over come curses and secrets to get the Tea shop reopened.
It was a lovely heart warming kind of read, that will feel like a warm hug on a cold afternoon.
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