Beyond the Teacups

De: Hailey Renee

Narrado por: Taylor Alexa

Ophelia has built a walled life of comfort and solitude in her teahouse. As a talented herbalist and baker, she’s devoted her life to her passions, carefully crafting a shield of delicate pastries and teacups to protect her from the dangers of love and adventure.

But when Emmett—a dreamer with big plans—returns to town, Ophelia’s carefully ordered world is shaken, and as their lives are forced to intertwine, Emmett begins to see the potential in Ophelia that she’s never dared to see in herself. As sparks begin to fly, both Emmett and Ophelia are forced to confront their fears of the unknown, risking the safety of familiar boundaries and routines.

For Ophelia, stepping out from behind the tea counter could mean discovering a life of freedom and love she never thought within her grasp—or it could crush the fragile pieces of her heart she’s fought so hard and long to protect.

©2024 Hailey Renee (P)2026 Hailey Renee

What a beautiful tale of love growth

When I first started reading this book, it was just a book, nothing more. But with each passing page, it swept me up into a story so well told that I felt as if I were delving into the story of a dear friend. I got to watch as Ophelia broke free from the cage in which she was caught in and became a beautiful soaring butterfly! Being able to see how Emmett took care of her and saw her was a beautiful thing to witness. And Emmett wasn't completely unscarred by life and not only did Ophelia help him through that, but so did his dear friend, James.

This book was so moving that I hated when it was over. I hated to see my dear, dear friends fade away into the night not to be seen again. But I was so happy that everything worked out for them (it is a HEA, after all). The mental health representation in this book is spot on and I appreciate the time and effort the author took in getting it spot on. Kudos Hailey, kudos.

The Audible version of this book was amazing. Kudos as well to the narrator.

I'd like to thank the author for the opportunity to read/listen to this book.