Bay Tree Cottage

Peppercorn Street #4

by Anna Jacobs

The houses in Saffron Lane are being filled with artists thanks to the efforts of Nell and Angus. Ginger doesn’t win a place there, but gets a job running the small café/art gallery, taking refuge there from her abusive bully of a son. When she meets Iain, sparks fly between them, the first time she’s felt attracted to anyone for years. But will her son spoil it?
Emil is in town to open the small museum in Saffron Lane and run his father’s business. This throws new opportunities in his path, and new problems too. Will the newcomers manage to build new lives or will selfish people destroy their attempts to find happiness?

Genres: Romance

352 pages, Hardcover

Published March 22, 2018

About the author

Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

After reading book 5 at Christmas I set out to find the others in the series. I read this after book 5, and it was fine to read as a standalone without reading the previous 3 books.

This book is a gem of a book, with great characters, and storyline. I really like the style of writing which draws you in and keeps you wanting more. I d love to see more of these characters in the future to find out how they get on with there new found lives.

[Katie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although I have read the other 3 books in this series and enjoyed them a lot I didnt enjoy this one much.

I am not sure why. The new characters were a bit dull and predicatable and the storyline the same. I really hope Anna doesnt string out another book from this series as I really loved the first three and this one just did not do it for me

[Margaret Galbraith · Rating 4 out of 5]

As in the previous 3 of the Peppercorn series I really enjoyed revisiting the characters and finding new ones. The ups and downs of village life is very dear to me as I remember all these types of characters from my home in Scotland. I miss those times when everyone helped each other and looked out for each other something I feel is gone nowadays in our ‘busy’ lives. Read this and take time to smell the roses along the way ... you will not be disappointed if you need a feel good story. You’ll love some and despise some in this book. I thoroughly enjoy Anna’s books and as she’s written over 80 I might be busy for a while yet! No spoilers though so take a look for a quick read even though I stopped and read others in between for my Bookclub!

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Anna Jacobs is one of my favourite authors. I usually stick with historical fiction, of which I have read some of Anna Jacobs work. Sometimes I find saga type books set in the modern day too twee for my taste. This book did not fall into that category, although it did have happy coincidences it was very well written and the characters had a real warmth about them. There was mystery, romance, a bit of history, and most importantly friendships. This is the fourth book of a series and unfortunately the first I have read, that didn't matter but I would now like to read the other three books.

[MRS S PUSEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

This author is amazing.

This story was lovely and the new people Elise,Stacey and Ginger what lovely ladies as well as the men Iain and Emel also Abbie and Kesiah.Cutler and the crazy council women were not very nice I'm glad they got their comupence ,lovely that Abbie found a sister to help her when the father died a bit of a shock i should imagine also the inheritance he left so they both didn't have to struggle anymore.Gingers son getting help for his problems and being at the wedding let's hope he's changed his ways for them.

[Lena West · Rating 4 out of 5]

As the last in the series, reading Bay Tree Cottage was like reconnecting with a crowd of old friends. Anna's characters are, for the most part, ordinary people caught up in difficult situations not of their making. They achieve satisfying resolutions which leave the reader with a warm, happy feeling. While not romance novels, there is a romantic element to this (and other novels by Anna Jacobs) story which adds to the enjoyment.

[Lynn Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 4 the final one of the series sees Angus and Nell's dream of an artist colony fully realised and a few more characters such as Emil, Ian and Ginger introduced as part of the Peppercorn series family. I really didn't want this series to end or say goodbye to the characters who felt almost like friends.

[Rachel Muumbo · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 4th book in the series was another "can't put it down" book. Some nice and not so nice new characters to join with the old favourites. Definitely recommend the series and Anna Jacob's books in general.

[Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like previous reviewer this is not as good as the other books in the series. Bay tree cottage hardly appears it is more an extension of saffron lane. Not sure if this is the end of the line for the peppercorn series or not.

[Heidi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have LOVED this series since the moment I chanced upon it in our local library.
It has provided a wonderful, relaxed reading experience.
I hope there will be a 5th book in the series... now to wait and see.

[Suzanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved loved loved it. It was a great book
In the series. It was a good book with lots going on in it which was what it was intended to be. I love all her series. I have just bought the next books in the
Next series.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a gem of a book, Anna Jacobs has done it again! I absolutely love it! Great story, I got sucked in from the very first page. Number 4 in the amazing peppercorn Street series, a very comfortable read and I can not wait to read more!

[Jean Nicholson · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I really liked the author's books set in early Perth and Freemantle in Australia i found this too english village folksy for my taste.

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peppercorn series

I feel sad to have finished this series of books but baytree cottage was every bit as fascinating as the other books 5STARS .

[Caroline · Rating 2 out of 5]

Same plot in every book, abused women and seniors, evil developers and devious council members. I’ve had it with this author!

[annette utting · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good

[Thelma Galbraith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bay Tree Cottage

As usual, full of surprises and action and some intrigue! Hear warming and enjoyable in every way. Just enjoy your style of writing!!

[Anwar Maricar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful writing and a wonderful discipline. A book well written.

[Sharon · Rating 4 out of 5]

No four in the series and read number one. Happy ending to a lovely story and series. Missed reading two and three but hey ho.

[Clare Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it

Loved each one of this series. What a lovely ending to this series. Got some good twists and turns to it.

[Christine Sherwood · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continue with the developments on how the characters strive to fulfill their dreams. Lovely storyline

[Isabella Rice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a quick and easy read loved the plot and the storyline honestly i just fell in love with these characters.

[josephine Hunt · Rating 5 out of 5]

A bit far fetched but a very good story.

The problem with reading books by Anna Jacobs they are always special and it is difficult to find the next story.

[Mary Hayes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the Peppercorn series. Anna seems to bring everything to life when she writes. Can’t wait for Christmas in peppercorn book

[Ruth Ellis · Rating 5 out of 5]

enjoyed the audible version

[Cyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent. Love the audiobook

[Pauline Haney · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another very enjoyable story from Anna Jacobs last of The Peppercorn series

[John Milliner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another Triumph by Anna, what a wonderful series