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Rumours, Romance and Rhubarb Crumble by Rosie Green #Review #LittleDuckPondCafeBook45

  Welcome to Book 45 in the Little Duck Pond Cafe series! Rumours, Romance and Rhubarb Crumble is the latest novella by Rosie Green and was published on March 29th.   When Gertie buys a run-down house 'by accident', she considers it the latest fail in a series of disasters! Her job at the Little Duck Pond Café and the friends she's made there are a big comfort – especially as temporary boss Alice seems to be going out of her way to make her life difficult. But then Gertie meets the handsome Rafe – and her life takes a turn she definitely wasn't expecting . . . My Thoughts I enjoyed getting to know Gertie in this latest novella in the series and to catch up with some familiar characters who make up the Little Duck Pond community.  Not all the workers in the cafe are warm and welcoming at first, however, but you find out that there is more to the temporary Manager than meets the eye. Gertie finds herself living in a cottage in need of a lot of TLC but with a slight...
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Never Ever Getting Back Together by Phoebe MacLeod #Review

 I am delighted to be taking part in the celebrations for Bever Ever Getting Back Together by Phoebe MacLeod. It was published on October 26th by Boldwood Books.


The course of true love never did run smooth, but with Phoebe MacLeod it always gets a chance. Perfect for fans of Jo Watson and Mhairi McFarlane.

Everyone remembers their first love. Jess Thomas definitely does. So, it’s more than a little awkward when Jess’s first love, Jamie Ferguson, turns out to be the best man at the wedding she’s catering for. And more than a little insulting when he doesn’t appear to remember her at all.

Since Jamie broke her heart (via text!), 10 years earlier, Jess has sworn off romance. And with a booming catering business to focus on, she’s doing OK. She has no interest in revisiting the past.

But when Jess’s car breaks down on a country lane, she has no choice but to accept Jamie’s help. Now, Jamie is determined to show Jess he’s a new man. But can guys like Jamie ever really change? And if she gives him another chance, is she setting herself up for a fall?


 My Thoughts

Jess's early friendship with Janie has influenced her all her life, especially how things were left between them. You can see that she has thrown herself into building up her business and as a business woman, she is very competent and astute. It is her business which brings her back into contact with Jamie. They both have matured a great deal. At times, this is a laugh out loud romcom, with some genuinely funny moments, especially when Jess is trying to fool Jamie. 

    Jess's family and friends provide some humour and they ground her, offering some common sense views. There is romance at the centre of the story, although it seems there is more to Jamie's back story than you first guess. As Jess has to learn to trust, you are drawn into her feelgood story and willing her to take a risk.

In short: Secomd chance romance

About the Author


 

Phoebe MacLeod is the author of several popular romantic comedies. She lives in Kent with her partner, grown up children and disobedient dog. Her love for her home county is apparent in her books, which have either been set in Kent or have a Kentish connection. She currently works as an IT consultant and writes in her spare time. She has always had a passion for learning new skills, including cookery courses, learning to drive an HGV and, most recently, qualifying to instruct on a Boeing 737 flight simulator.

 

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Thanks to Phoebe MacLeod, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour.  

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