This author is new to me so I wasn’t sure what to expect, but after reading the blurb & seeing the cover picture I was hopeful. Although I enjoyed the book, it didn’t really capture me & lure me in with the desire to continue reading into the night. It was ok, the characters were interesting but the storyline just didn’t keep my interest.

My thanks to NetGalley and Aries publishers for a copy of “ A Cornish Christmas At The Farmhouse Bakery “for an honest review.
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I hadn’t realised this was the second book in the series , and I do think I’d have enjoyed this more if I’d read the first., but this is a perfect ,cosy read to get you into the mood for Christmas
Lovely characters in a beautiful setting of Cornwall..An ideal festive read.

Another author I’d not read before and another to add to my list. Lovely festive book and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. There are hints in this book from the first one and it’s easy to follow along.

Book Review: A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery

⭐⭐/5 Stars

"A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery" follows the journey of newlyweds Ivy and Adam Taylor, who face unforeseen challenges that lead to the collapse of their businesses. When Ivy's best friend, Jess, suggests she opens a bakery at her Cornish Farmhouse, Ivy is hesitant about starting over during winter. However, as they venture into this new chapter, they discover the warmth and support of the Renweneth Farm community, which excels at creating a magical Christmas atmosphere.

I really need to stop being lured in by a beautiful festive cover. This is the second book I have read this week that had a beautiful cover but didn't deliver on the story. "A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery" struggled to engage me from the beginning. The festive atmosphere promised in the summary doesn't fully manifest until much later in the book, leaving readers waiting impatiently for the Christmas spirit to truly come alive.

The main drawback of this novel is its slow pacing. Rather than providing a compelling narrative arc, the author focuses excessively on providing a play-by-play account of the characters' daily lives. While some readers may appreciate this level of detail, it ultimately detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story. The repetitive dialogue further exacerbates this issue, making it feel like a never-ending loop of mundane conversations.

However, despite these shortcomings, one redeeming aspect of "A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery" is its picturesque setting. Cornwall serves as a delightful backdrop for the story, offering readers a glimpse into its idyllic charm. From snowy landscapes to cozy cottages, the setting helps create a visual experience that transports readers to a magical winter wonderland.

In conclusion, while "A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery" falls short of expectations, it is not without merit. The slow pace and repetitive dialogue make it difficult to fully immerse oneself in the narrative. However, fans of Cornwall and its enchanting atmosphere may find solace in this book's evocative setting. Ultimately, it is a tale that may appeal more to those seeking a leisurely read rather than an engaging holiday adventure.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

Adorable sweet romance, just what you'd want for the holidays. It was a bit hard to follow at first but I soon figured out who everybody was and I enjoyed the setting and characters as a light distraction from real life and a nice taste of Christmas. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC. #sponsored

A nice read, though there's not a lot going on plot wise. Ivy annoyed me at times, talk about a 'glass half empty'. The description of the scenery, the baking, and the preparations for Christmas, were what kept this book alive. The main characters, Ivy and Adam, were dull. With thanks to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

2.5 stars.
This was a cosy, festive, feel good story about community and friendship. I did enjoy the story itself, and didn’t feel I was missing anything having not read the first book in this series.
What I really couldn’t get behind was the writing - it feels like 95% of this book is conversation, without ever finding out how things are actually being said, or in what context. The author also heavily overuses names within these conversations. I noticed these things really early on in the book and found it really annoying. I also found the main characters really unlikeable, it seemed as though this was a couple who made bad decisions and didn’t discuss anything with each other.
If you can get past that though it was a cute story overall.
Thanks to the author, publishers and NetGalley for this ARC.

Wonderful reading for a cold, autumn day. Ivy and Adam move to Cornwall to restart Ivy's business on Jess's farm. Feel good factor reading at its best.

3*

A cozy, not super Christmassy, read, however, very slow paced. I usually love these type of books, revolving around a bakery or farm in a countryside region, however, this book was a little too slow for my liking. I'm not the biggest fan of ready someone's day-to-day life as if reading their calendar, which this sometimes felt like. So even though I got all warm and fuzzy around the storyline: setting up a bakery as a somewhat outsider in a tight knit community, this wasn't my favorite book of all time. I also felt like the writer is a big fan of earmarking things and hitting the ground running, as those 2 were used A LOT throughout the book, to the point where I (as a non-native English speaker) even noticed it and got a bit annoyed by it.

All in all a nice read and a good distraction, great if you're a fan of slow paced romantic stories.

Thanks to NetGalley and Aria & Aries for providing me with an ARC before publishing to read and give honest feedback about.

This holiday story moved a little too slow for my tastes. The characters were sweet, but I didn't feel invested in their stories. I didn't finish, so there's a chance the ending pulled it all together.

Ivy runs a bakery and café with grand plans for expansion when her landlord tells her she can’t expand because she has to move out. Meanwhile, Ivy’s husband Adam is having a career crisis of his own. Ivy’s best friend Jess happens to have a vacancy at the bakery in Renweneth Farm, her farmhouse complex in Cornwall. Could this be the solution to their career problems? The novel follows Ivy and her husband Adam as they make the move west and try to make it work in the weeks before Christmas.

This is the second book of Halton’s Cornwall series, following Summer at the Cornish Farmhouse.

Once Ivy and Adam make the move to Cornwall, there’s a whole cast of characters there to support them, which makes it a very character-driven affair. The details of how to run a business and keep it going aren’t glossed over, unlike other novels in this genre. The chapters alternate viewpoints between Ivy and Adam, so you get to see what’s happening from different perspectives.

Not surprisingly, given the title, Christmas baked goods feature heavily. Prepare to have your mouth water as you read about the Christmas cakes, gingerbread men and other delicious fare, including how to make vegan icing (remember to melt the coconut oil first).

This charming novel is full of Christmas cheer, making it a cosy seasonal read.

When her life plans change, Ivy agrees to takeover the bakery at her friends farmhouse business. It's lovely seeing hopes and dreams come together. There's a real sense of community, friendship and love. Seeing future plans materialise and dream homes come into being- just wonderful. I loved this book.

Ivy and Adam Taylor face the collapse of their businesses but find hope and a chance for a fresh start when their best friend Jess suggests Ivy open the bakery she's always dreamed of at their Cornish Farmhouse. Despite doubts about starting over in the winter near the seaside, Ivy and Adam discover the warmth and support of the community at Renweneth Farm, especially during the festive season. As Christmas magic unfolds, the couple realises that, even in the face of challenges, they are far from alone. The novel beautifully captures the spirit of community, resilience, and the possibility of Christmas miracles, making it a heartwarming and enchanting holiday read.

Ivy and Adam live in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Ivy has a small business selling cakes and coffee and her husband Adam works as a builder. Life gets difficult for Ivy when her landlord decides to sell the building where she has her Cake and Coffee Emporium leaving Ivy a difficult task of trying to find a new location for her business.
Ivy wants to stay close to her family and friends. Ivy’s husband Adam is also struggling to find work close to their home.
Ivy’s friend Jess lives at Renweneth Farm in Cornwall, where she manages a caravan park and a Farmhouse Bakery. Ivy lives in a cottage and is hoping to restore Renweneth Manor. Life is on track for Jess until her Farmhouse Bakery becomes vacant and Jess has to find a new tenant.
This was about family relationships, friendships and delicious food.
I loved the descriptions of the cakes Ivy bakes.

I loved the first book in this series and this one did not dissapoint. More depth explored in other characters whilst retaining the intrest in the original ones. Revsiting a beautiful farm but getting to see more of the bakery and standing along side the characters as yet again life does not go smoothly but works out in the end. A great coey escape on a cold wet day.

A heartwarming read (second in a series) to enjoy this Christmas. Ivy and Adam are trying to establish their new bakery business, even though winter is perhaps not the best time of year to start a new venture. A wonderful community of people come alongside to ensure success for the couple.

Even though I hadn't read the first in the series this was an excellent read and I found the story easy to follow! I'd actually love to go back and read the first, to get to know the other characters better!
It was a fabulous cozy Christmas read, it had you really getting behind the whole community and wanting to visit a place like this in real life. I loved the different twist on baking healthily this was really interesting and something I would be interested to learn about. All in all, a brilliant read to cozy up with a hot chocolate and get lost in the pages.

Loved this read while on holiday and catching up with my reading, this book was an easy read and the characters were lovely and who wouldn’t want to open their bakery in a beautiful Cornish farm house.
My thanks to NetGalley and Aria &Aries for the read

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.

Really enjoyed the story - I think it must be part of a series but I haven't read the others so this can easily be read as a standalone.

Good festive read.

A Cornish Christmas at the Farmhouse Bakery by Linn B. Halton

A delightful read . The second outing of The Escape to Cornwall in the series by this author.
The book is like a warm hug around an open fire - perfect.
Adam and Ivy are hard at it with their new business and with Christmas upon them are working hard to make a go of it and bringing joy to the locals as well.
A lovely Christmas read.