The Little Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page #Review

 

I am delighted to be on the tour for Jennifer Page's latest novel, The Little Board Game Cafe which was published on 13th April by Aria. 

An irresistible story of love, friendship and the power of Games Night, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Christie Barlow.

When Emily loses her job, house and boyfriend all within a matter of days, she's determined to turn a negative into a positive and follow her dream of running a small cafe in the gorgeous Yorkshire village of Essendale.

But she quickly finds she's bitten off more than she can chew when the 'popular' cafe she takes over turns out to secretly be a failing business. Emily desperately needs a way to turn things around, and help comes from the unlikeliest of places when she meets local board game-obsessed GP Ludek. But when a major chain coffee shop opens on the high street, Emily is forced to question if she'll ever be able to compete.

Has she risked everything on something destined to fail? Or can a playful twist, a homely welcome, and a sprinkle of love make Emily's cafe the destination she's always dreamed of?

'A heart-warming romance perfect for curling up with. I absolutely loved it' - Kitty Wilson

 My Thoughts

This is a lovely, uplifting story which captures life in the Yorkshire village through the funny ways of the inhabitants. Emily is forced to start again and has to decide whether to take a risk and to try to achieve her life's dream or to take the easy route and look for another job. Emily still misses her mother and in many ways, she wants to fulfil the ambitions they both had to have their own cafe. Emily has a sensitive side and wears her heart on her sleeve. 

    I enjoyed the characters who came into Emily's cafe, especially Mr B. There are one or two twists in the story and Emily has to adapt to succeed. This is a gentle romance. At the beginning, she has to decide whether she wants to go along with her life and continue her engagement or branch out on her own. This is an entertaining read, perfect for a weekend and a promising debut novel.

In short: Starting over 

About the Author

Jennifer Page wrote her first novel - a book about ponies - when she was eight. These days she prefers to write romance. When she isn't writing, Jennifer can usually be found playing board games which are the inspiration for her first novel. She has worked as a television producer, a music teacher and has even run a children's opera company. She now lives near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire with her husband and his large collection of games.

You can follow Jennifer here: Website  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Instagram

Book Links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US

Thanks to Jennifer Page, Aria and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.