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This hip contemporary romance combines Jane Austen-inspiration and foodie fiction in a witty and engaging tale of two sisters who are forced to uproot to unfamiliar Austin, Texas, after high rent and broken relationships force them away from their San Francisco life. In this Sense and Sensibility adaptation, Jane Woodward and her sister Celia run a small tea salon in San Francisco but are forced to relocate to Austin, Texas.
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Loved this story, so sweet!
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All it takes is a cozy cottage, nostalgia for her family, and the unexpected presence of a tall, handsome man to make Belle realize the true meaning of Christmas.
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Amazing
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By: Helen J. Rolfe
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Wilde Like Me
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Robin Wilde has a beautiful six-year-old daughter, a job she's really rather good at, a wonderful best friend and an auntie who is bonkers, yes, but loves her to the moon and back. But Robin has a secret. Behind the mask she carefully applies every day, she can't shift the grey, lonely feelings of The Emptiness. She struggles to fit in with the school mum crew, online dating is totally despair-inducing and she worries all the time about raising her daughter with self-confidence, courage and joy.
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I wanted so badly to love this!
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By: Louise Pentland
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The Woman Who Met Her Match
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sweet easy read
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Life is about to change forever.... Heather is finally back on Hope Street after running from the memories for so long. She hasn’t bumped into many neighbours yet, but with her upcoming wedding to plan there’s plenty to keep her busy! Fran is still trying to get used to a life without her husband by her side. It’s hard enough raising two children on her own - she doesn’t have time to even think about dating.... Pamela is fed up with being taken for granted by her grown-up children and grumbling husband. She’s ready to shake things up a little, but will her family even notice?
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The Happiness List
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Better Than Chocolate
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Sweet Dreams Chocolate Company has been in the Sterling family for generations, ever since Great-Grandma Rose literally dreamed up her first fabulous recipe. But now it looks as if they're about to lose Sweet Dreams to the bank - and that would be a disaster, not only for the family but for the town of Icicle Falls, Washington. Can Samantha, the oldest daughter and new head of the company, come up with a way to save it? After Samantha does some brainstorming with her mother and sisters, inspiration strikes.
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No consent!
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Summer at the Comfort Food Café
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The Comfort Food Cafe is perched on a windswept clifftop at what feels like the edge of the world, serving up the most delicious cream teas, beautifully baked breads and carefully crafted cupcakes. For tourists and locals alike, the ramshackle cafe overlooking the beach is a beacon of laughter, companionship and security - a place like no other, a place that offers friendship as a daily special and where a hearty welcome is always on the menu.
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incredibly boring!
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The Third Wife
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In the early hours of a summer morning, a young woman steps into the path of an oncoming bus. A tragic accident? Or suicide? At the center of this puzzle is Adrian Wolfe, a successful architect and grief-stricken widower, who, a year after his third wife's death, begins to investigate the cause. As Adrian looks back on their brief but seemingly happy marriage, disturbing secrets begin to surface. The divorces from his two previous wives had been amicable, or so it seemed; his children, all five of them, were resilient as ever, or so he thought.
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Not a mystery
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Secret Smile
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Miranda's sister Kerri has a new boyfriend. He's a handsome charmer who seems to dote on Kerri. But Brendan isn't the man he says he is. Miranda should know. She broke off her own affair with him just a few weeks ago when she found him reading her diary.
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I want my 9 hours back
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The Cherry Tree Cafe
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Lizzie Dixon's life feels as though it's fallen apart. Instead of the marriage proposal she was hoping for from her boyfriend, she is unceremoniously dumped, and her job is about to go the same way. So there's only one option: to go back home to the village she grew up in and to try to start again. Her best friend, Jemma, is delighted Lizzie has come back home, as she has just bought a little cafe, and Lizzie's sewing skills are just what she needs to help get it ready for the grand opening.
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The weakest heroine ever
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Making Your Mind Up
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Lottie Carlyle is happy enough. Living in a beautiful cottage with her two adorable - sometimes - kids in an idyllic village, on good terms with her ex-husband, and with friends all around, everything is going just fine. But when she meets her new boss, her peaceful world is thrown into delightful, exciting, and frustrating chaos. Tyler is perfect for Lottie, but her kids do not agree.
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Nice story, bad American accent
- By K. Overton on 07-24-15
By: Jill Mansell
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- Danni
- 09-30-18
A feel good romcom
This story was so charming. A young woman gets fired from her corporate job and decides to open her own bakery/ cafe using her grandfather's recipes. There are real recipes featured in the beginning of the chapters that are later relevant to the story. The descriptions were so mouth watering. I also loved the characters. They were lovable with realistic motivations. I felt like this was something that could have happened to my friends. Cupcake cafe also managed to to ugh on serious issues will still managing to be lighthearted. But I think that why I found this story so relatable. They dealt with their problems as a family.
Although it is in the romance category, I would describe this more as "slice of life" with a romance on the side. The story did not revolve around the heroine finding love, but more about finding herself and rebuilding her life.
Michelle Ford was wonderful. I adored her charming British accent.
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- Robin
- 04-09-14
a fun bit of fluff
Sometimes you just want to listen to something young and fun, that isn't annoyingly written. This is that kind of book. i'd give it 3-4 stars.
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- Coriesu
- 12-13-19
Lovely story
Definitely not a romance, but a fantastic story.
The bulk of the book is about Izzy, a sweet, sometimes frustrating, truly kind woman trying trying to find happiness in life. Sounds boring, right? Well it’s not. The writing is incredibly engaging, and the characters are so very relatable you can’t help but care for them.
This isn’t just about Izzy, though. Pearl, Helena, Austin and even selfish Graham each have their own stories to tell, woven through the main theme of life, choices, and change.
Michelle Ford is a great reader. Each character was recognizable, and that’s got to be tough for a large cast. My favorite part was Caroline’s recipe; I knew who it was instantly, even before all the odd ingredients were read, and it made me laugh. Kudos!
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Lovely story, well narrated
What did you love best about Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe?
The honesty of the main character's strengths and weaknesses
What was one of the most memorable moments of Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe?
The moments with the grandfather sharing his recipes and love
What about Michelle Ford’s performance did you like?
Very dynamic performance. Understood the material and made the right choices for emphasis.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Following your heart can lead you to your dreams.
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- Linda
- 09-08-17
Cute story, fun read, delicious recipes
Where does Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
I liked it a lot, but it isn't one of my very favorites of all of the Audible books I have listened to. I liked this the best of all of this author's books. I find her books get a little overdrawn by the end, after good characters and good story and development, but somehow they lose their way a little. I listen as I drive and I drive a lot, so her books are fun for the most part but this is the only one I have kept in my library.
Who was your favorite character and why?
I liked this lead character a lot because she actually cares about her Grandfather and isn't just angry at the world and judging everyone for half the book...I find this author's female leads a little whiny and strident and nit-picking for the first few chapters. Just as I am about to say "I quit! I can't stand this character for one more chapter!" the lead character gets more developed and likable and starts to show some gumption and I stick it out for a good story till she starts to wrap it up and they all get a little off track again. But I like her books enough to keep trying them!
What about Michelle Ford’s performance did you like?
This has been the best narrator of all of Jenny Colgan's books. She did a good job bringing each of the characters to life.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Life can be delicious if you just start baking
Any additional comments?
If you want to try one of this author's books, this is the most well-rounded one and really an enjoyable listen.
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- Leah
- 10-31-16
And the cupcake goes to
I loved it! It was great fun and sweet and I always love a happy ending!
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- Julie Guilbert
- 05-07-20
A perfect read for hard times!
Such a lovely book! I’m usually not a romance genre fan (usually too trite and predictable,) but the characters and the triumph of a girl creating her dream of prividpiece of Sweet recipes and well developed and real characters. And the narrator’s voice was perfect for this; especially Izzy’s voice. Her voice brought out the sheer sweetness of the story: family, friends, dear children, fulfilling dreams and of course, love. Not too sickly sweet, just lovely. I truly enjoyed reading a book that was (mostly) empty of meaness, that was a feel-good book but also well written, and real and believable. And then there are the cupcakes... I truly enjoyed every minute of it!
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- AJ Mauk
- 01-10-19
Super cute
Fun story with a nice plot and good narration. I listened to it as part of the romance package. Well worth it!
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- Kristyn Rose
- 10-02-19
I wish the Cupcake Cafe was near me!
I have to love that the women in the story are of all shapes and sizes, and are all described as beautiful. This story is sweet and suspenseful and lovely. Sometimes, it’s even laugh out loud funny! The characters are rich and varied and intriguing. No one is perfect; they are human and delightful. Except the baddie. He is not delightful! I also have to say that the narration is spot-on. I love it when they get kids’ voices right.
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- M Thuy Langsea
- 06-04-16
I love jenny colgan books. good storytelling.
audible needs to get more jenny colgan books. they are simply wonderful and endearing.
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