Welcome back to St Aidan's and the world of the Little Cornish Kitchen. Jane Linfoot's A Winter Warmer at the Little Cornish Kitchen was published on September 30th by One More Chapter.
St Aidan: a cosy Cornish village where friendships are made
for life and it’s always cocktail hour somewhere…
A clean slate in the world’s cosiest cottage by the sea…
When Gwen Starkey and her best friend, Ella Simpson, arrive
in St Aidan to take on a cottage renovation, it’s the fresh start they both so
desperately need. But when their new adventure begins with them unintentionally
breaking into their neighbour, Ollie Lancaster’s cottage – thinking it’s their
new home – and Gwen accidentally flashing the gorgeous Ollie before they flee,
the life-long friends realise that life in Cornwall is going to be anything but
quiet!
They also quickly discover that they’re in over their heads
and it’s going to take a village to turn their cottage’s narrow walls into the
luxurious hideaway of their dreams. St Aidan is full of colourful characters
just waiting to welcome them, if only Gwen and Ella can find the courage to
start leaving the past behind them…
My Thoughts
This has got to be my favourite festive read of the season, so far. I was delighted to become reacquainted with the characters from Jane Linfoot's previous novels and remembered well the warmth and community feeling which ran through those stories. St Aidan's seems to be such an inclusive place which seems to have a healing effect on people who arrive with damaged lives and past hurts. This story centres on Gwen and her lifelong friend, Ella, who are looking for a fresh start. Gwen is one of those people who hs never found a place to settle and is aware that before long, she will want to move on. Ella's marriage has ended. I loved the humour which came from the situations.
Gwen is a particularly interesting character who develops throughout the story. She tries to come out of her comfort zone time after time, and has to try to come to terms with her life as it is now. Loss and grief is dealt with in a sensitive way. You also realise that Gwen is not the only character who is suffering in this way. You also see that the community, in many ways, stands in the place of family for those who need it. There are some gorgeous festive details which makes this an ideal seasonal read.
In short: uplifting, warm, moving on, starting again
About the Author
I write fun, flirty fiction, with feisty heroines, and lots
of heart. Writing is fab, because I get to wear pretty shoes instead of
wellies. I live in a cottage up the steepest hill in Derbyshire, where my
family and pets are kind enough to ignore the chaos. Happily, we're in walking
distance of a supermarket. I love hearts, flowers, happy endings, all things
vintage, most things French. When I'm not on Facebook, and can't find an excuse
for shopping, I'll be out with my two Old English sheepdogs or in the garden.
On days when I want to be really scared, I ride a tandem.
You can read my review of The Little Cornish Kitchen here and Tea for Two at the Little Cornish Kitchen here.
Thanks to Jane Linfoot, One More Chapter and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.
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Pamela, thank you so much for taking time to read A Winter Warmer at the Little Cornish Kitchen I'm thrilled that you enjoyed spending time in St Aidan again. Your review is wonderful, I love the things you pick out to highlight, the way you give such a great sense of the story to your followers is lovely to see as an author. Huge hugs for welcoming us to your gorgeous blog today, and for being part of this epic tour. Your on-going support means so much, lots of love, Jane xxx
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