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Review for 'The Cornish Beach Hut Café' by Jane Linfoot.

What an absolutely stunning read by the extremely talented Jane Linfoot!!! A perfectly gorgeous book!!! The vivid descriptions left me feeling the fresh air of Cornwall and feeling the sea breeze. The title, synopsis and cover suited the storyline perfectly.

Where on Earth have you been all my life Jane?!? What an absolutely stunning escapism that will turn any frown upside down! I have no idea how I have never read any of your books before this one but I am so glad I have now rectified that and this book will most definitely NOT be my last!! This book is absolutely rammed full of love, choices, cake, happiness, community, hope, desserts, second chances, friendship, stargazing, family, a dog named Shadow and everything you could ask for and more in an absolutely stunning escapism to gorgeous Cornwall!!!!Its one of the most heart-warming I've read in a long time. It made me laugh, cry, smile and fall in love with St Aidan. I absolutely loved the gorgeous atmosphere and surroundings being based in the beautiful Cornwall. In fact, I have not long returned from a beautiful holiday in St Ives, Cornwall and Jane's absolutely brilliant imagery swept me straight back to Cornwall at every turn of the page!! It made me want to jump in the car and go straight back there but sadly I have to wait until May to return again! However, this book of bliss made me feel like I had returned there for a short while until I had devoured the book in one sitting! Jane's evocative writing talents ensures the reader is flown away on holiday where they feel the sand on their toes, hear the crashing of the waves, feel their hearts beating faster with Florence's and will leave you tingling with warmth, smiling with happiness and light hearted!! It is one of those stunning books that it is impossible to say just one more chapter to. I gave up even trying to lie to myself saying just one more in the end as every time I came to the end of one chapter I just HAD to know what was going to happen next and this ended up happening so many times I ended up devouring the whole book in a several hour sitting!! I just could not put my kindle down and I was absolutely gutted when I came to the end of the book! It genuinely felt like I had escaped rainy Wales for a few hours and was soaking up the sun and fresh air in the beautiful St Aidan. I am really hoping that Jane will allow me to return there soon with another of her absolutely amazing books!! . The storyline was sweet, fun, romantic, uplifting and everything you want in a heart warming romance and I completely fell head over heels in love!!! This book is an uplifting breathe of fresh air!!! It ended absolutely perfectly!!!

CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES, PACK YOUR BAGS AND GET READY TO GO ON A STUNNING HOLIDAY TO CORNWALL WITH FLORENCE AND SHADOW!!

The characters were all strong, well defined and realistic. I fell in love with every single one of them, even if some took longer than others!! I was gutted when I came to the end. This book would make a gorgeous series and I would love to meet all the characters again. I was completely invested in Florence from the first page, well I was going to say until the end but she is still in my mind along with Shadow, Clemmie, Nell and the rest of the amazing gang!! I also really enjoyed learning about all the different members of the community and it reflected a small town community perfectly. There were so many other characters that I really enjoyed meeting and who will be missed that it would take too long to name them all. However, I highly recommend you pick up a copy of this stunning book and meet them all for yourselves! I guarantee you will not regret it and you can thank me later!! I have also got to include Florence's gorgeous dog Shadow as one of my favourite characters!! I am a HUGE animal lover and actually run my own cat sanctuary called Golden Oldies Cat Rescue And Hospice (you can look me up on social media if you are interested) so it is always a HUGE bonus to have animals in books, especially ones who play such big parts!!! I could go on and on but I best stop there as I don't want to give anything away and potentially spoil it for future readers!. Needless to say many of the characters made an impact on me and it would be lovely to see them all again (Hint, Hint Jane... A series please :) ) !!!

Get wrapped up warm, put the fire, make your self a hot chocolate or get your towel and book ready and relax on the beach and clear your schedule ready to get lost in this unputdownable heart warming, gorgeous romantic comedy!.

Well done Jane on an absolutely gorgeous book. This is exactly why I would like to welcome you to my favourite romance authors list!!! I am thoroughly looking forward to reading more of your books past and future. Congratulations on a stunning success!!

Overall an absolutely stunning page turning romance that will make you smile, laugh and keep you up all night absorbing the pages.

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I enjoyed how the author evokes a believable sense of community and emotion in this story that begins with Floss coming home, a cancer survivor with a different life focus than when she left the village to live in London. An engaging balance of humour, poignancy, and romance creates an immersive story. I like the characters, the relationships, and the Cornish coastal setting.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

The Cornish Beach Hut Café by Jane Linfoot

I received an advance review copy for free thanks to Rachel's Random Resources and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Blurb

Florence May never expected to trade the high life of London for the cosy comfort of a beach hut in her Cornish hometown, but the moment she steps inside she knows it was the best choice she ever made. The fact that it comes with a requirement that she sets up a business on site? A minor setback that’s easily fixed by opening up a surfside outpost of her friend Clemmie’s Little Cornish Kitchen … where Floss finds herself unexpectedly flourishing.

And when the hotel owner next door sets out to buy the land out from under her? Floss calls on her loyal friends to help her save her little slice of heaven. Because if there’s one thing the community of St Aidan does well, it’s banding together to make the most of every second, whatever life throws at you.

My Opinion

The Cornish Beach Hut Café is going to make for a lovely beach read this summer. As Floss returns to St Aidan it was great to see how she really found her feet - the character development was realistic. Things don't always go as Florence has planned, but with the community spirit you can guarantee that everyone will come together to make things work.

This is the third book I have read by Jane Linfoot and the writing style is growing on me. I was unsure at first but now I am definitely looking out for future releases.

Rating 4/5

For fans of Jane Linfoot, her latest offering is a delightful return to St Aidan, reuniting us with some familiar faces. However, this light-hearted, heartwarming rom-com also works perfectly as a standalone read, making it a great choice for new readers.
The story is infused with the warmth and charm that Linfoot's fans have come to expect, making it an ideal summer read. Its feel-good nature ensures a pleasant escape into a world of love and laughter.
A particularly moving aspect of the book is the author's note at the end, where Linfoot shares her personal experience with cancer. This candid reflection adds depth to the story, though it may be challenging for some readers who have had similar experiences. The book portrays living life to the fullest despite adversity, but this might not resonate with everyone facing such hardships.
Overall, this is a lovely, uplifting read that I'd recommend, though with a note of caution for those personally affected by cancer.

This was a decent easy beach read. The romance wasn’t bad and the friendships were lovely. It was refreshing to read about teenagers being nice and helpful instead of being portrayed as a mess due to their age. Loved the bits with Milla and her friends and wouldn’t mind reading a book just about them.

I enjoyed reading The Cornish Beach Hut Cafe by Jane Linfoot.. You will fall in love with all the characters. I received an ARC of this book courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions expressed in this review are my own and given freely. Happy Reading!

Another lovely feelgood story by this author. Floss is a great character and I loved her journey of leaving London and moving to Cornwall, starting afresh and making new friends and a life for herself a long way from the capital. A perfect beach read

Floss leaves her London life behind and returns to her Cornish hometown of St Aiden where she moves into her own beach hut. What she hadn’t realised was that a condition of the beach hut was to run a business from her home. With the help of her friends when she sets up a beachside addition to her friend Clemmie’s Little Cornish Kitchen, where she finds herself thriving. When the owner of the hotel next door investigates buying her land Floss pulls together with her friends and the locals of St Aiden to save her beach hut.

I really enjoyed this book and Floss’s story on her return to St Aiden. We see her slowly find her feet in her new life away from London and then watch her flourish. Floss is an example of the benefits of making the most of life and embracing second chances.

There are a number of great characters in this book who Floss has wonderful relationships with. The support of her friends, family and the community is great to see.

The setting sounds lovely, living in Floss’s beach hut sounds so idyllic I want to move in.

This book is a standalone but Jane Linfoot has written others set in St Aiden. You don’t need to have read the others, I haven’t and it didn’t detract from enjoying this book. In fact, I’m now going to check out the back catalogue.

This is a great summer time read, just make sure you have a sweet treat to hand….you’re definitely going to start craving them. This book has romance, friendship and community and is a feel-good read.

A gorgeous return to St Aidan for Jane Linfoot fans, with familiar faces and places but a brand new story centred around Florence May, the younger sister of Sophie. You don’t have to have read any of the previous St Aidan based books, it’s a stand alone book, but I would always recommend reading Jane Linfoot’s back catalogue as they are gorgeous reads.
Floss is returning home after a difficult time in London. Needing a change yet needing to be somewhere familiar, she is determined to forge a way forward in this new life one step at a time. Finding the perfect, most idyllic place to live, on the beach, and surrounded by her amazing family and friends (it sounds like heaven) Floss starts to find some happiness again, slowly and surely kick starting her new chapter. That is until her peace and tranquillity are threatened, and a familiar face from her past changes her plans in many ways.
Discovering her new abode comes with a catch, Floss randomly finds her home becoming the place to be for many people. Floss turns her hand to many things, but her skillset is making people feel comfortable and well-taken care of. Her concoction of random desserts are a bit (and will make your mouth water!) and she soon is in demand – in more ways than one.
Keen not to let people down but wanting to stick to her plan of not letting people get close, when her latest neighbour seems intent on being part of her life, Floss struggles to keep him at arm’s length.
I adore Floss, especially having been through so much already, she is hardworking, kind and caring, she has great relationships with people, if not always with her sister and Mother – but essentially, they do all love each other. She’s taken life by the hands and is rolling with whatever comes her way, embracing second chances even if scary and not part of her intended plan.
Full of teasingly yummy sounding goodies, this is another brilliant book by Jane and a highly recommended summer read. It's a gorgeously romantic book, with themes of friendship, community and embracing second chances.

A most enjoyable novel. It’s a heartwarming tale of family, friendship, love and new beginnings all set against a beautiful Cornish backdrop. The plot unfolds well and I was hooked from the start. This is the perfect beach read that I can highly recommend. Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and the author for the chance to review.

I need to read more books by Linfoot, she writes the most wonderful uplifting stories and they're the perfect cosy escapism.

When I took my place in the blog tour I had no idea that it was part of a series, but I did find it read easily as a standalone.

The characters are all so lovely. There's a great sense of community spirit, friends waiting to be made and nothing is ever too much trouble.

As for the settings, the best books always take place in Cornwall. It's such a beautiful postcard perfect place and St Aidan sounds so idyllic, I want to move there, now!

The Cornish Beach Hut Café was an absolute delight to read and I absolutely loved every minute spent there.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

At the start of the book, the protagonist, Florence, moves from London to St Aidan in Cornwall. On first impressions, Florence seemed like a likeable character who’d had a tough time of things, and I was hopeful that things would get better for her. The writing had a cheerful tone that I enjoyed.

I liked most of the characters, and enjoyed the bonds of close friendship between them. Some of the dialogue made me giggle, and I really felt the cosiness of the Cornish setting.

This was a lovely lighthearted read, ideal for summertime. It warmed my heart a little bit, and lifted my mood too.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.

7/13 Cornish Hut
This is my stop for the Cornish Beach Hut Cafe book tour. Florence heads back to her hometown in St. Aiden’s after going through a breakup as well as a bout with cancer. She buys land and sets up a surfside outpost of her friend Clemmie’s Cornish Kitchen. Soon she is flourishing, as she gets to know her new neighbors and reconnects with old friends.


This was a fun, cozy, beach read with great characters. It was a story full of romance, small-town life and love, second-chance romance, stargazing, family, delicious food, and life in a small town along the Cornwall coast.


Thanks to @boldwoodbooks, @netgalley and @rachelsrandomresources for this ARC

This is a lovely summer, character-driven read that had me thinking of books by Katie Fforde. This reads quickly and doesn’t shy away from tough topics, but does handle those topics with gentleness. This is a very hopeful book! I loved Florence and her restart in St. Aidan–I wish I could visit and stay in a beach hut and eat at her cafe! The side-characters are also marvelous and were a treat to get to know. And I would be remiss if I did not mention the gorgeous cover. I knew when I saw it I had to read it and I’m so glad I did. This is my first book by Jane but it certainly won’t be my last.

After treatment for cancer and the subsequent failure of her relationship Florence leaves London and buys a beach but in her native Cornwall. She finds that planning rules say that she has to run a business from the hut, so sets up an outlet for her friend Clemmie’s Little Cornish Kitchen. Things don't go smoothly, with a very upmarket hotel set up next door, but she begins to find her place in her local community.
As normal any book set in Cornwall is an automatic tick for me, however this series really deserves it. With that small community feel with supportive friends and family, but realistic downsides as well. An ideal read for that cosy feel I can definitely recommend this book which is part of a series, but can readily be read as a standalone.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

This book is set in possibly one of my favourite places in the world, Cornwall, so was bound to be a hit with me. We meet Flossie after she has gone through a challenging time dealing with cancer and the break up if her relationship. She returns to her childhood town of St Aidens and what follows is a wonderful story of friendships, second chances and cake!! This is an excellent summer read.

I just loved this book, I just wish St Aidan’s was a real place as it’s just an amazing place to live and the people there are just amazing too.

It’s such a heartwarming and beautiful book.

I would highly recommend reading this book as it’s just amazing and I would also recommend reading the other books in the St Aiden Series.

I feel like I might have missed one or two in this loosely linked series out, but it doesn't really matter as the author keeps you nicely up to date with the characters and who they are. She takes a bold step in this one as the heroine, Floss, has recently recovered from a nasty encounter with cervical caner with ongoing health problems and particularly worries about relationships, especially when they turn physical. This was really carefully and beautifully done, with a balance of positivity and realism both in the physical aspects and Floss' reactions to the baby boom among her contemporaries. She has a lovely dog (who has no peril whatsoever) and a super group of friends plus a growing closeness to her own mum and sister. Having moved back to her seaside home, Floss discovers having a beach hut comes with a condition: she has to use it as a live/work space. She's soon set up as an outpost of her friend's cafe and returns to the simple but creative and inventive baking she used to do before her ex-boyfriend went all fancy and only ordered in. While it's not that relaxing, the place is healing, and the story rolls along very nicely and engagingly - a perfect beach read, in fact!

Review to come on my blog on Friday 12 July

This is part of a series of books. I’ve read some but not all and it can be enjoyed as a standalone novel. It’s a welcome return to St Aidens for Flossie who has had a difficult time living in London. This is a classic summertime romance set In Cornwall with friendship, support, family and cake at its heart. Perfect holiday read.

I have read quite a few of Jane Linfoot's previous books, and those set in St Aidan are may favourite. 'The Cornish Beach Hut Cafe' doesn't disappoint. In this novel, Florence (Floss) May (sister of Sophie who appears in several other books) is returning to St Aidan. She's had a difficult time, and where better to recuperate than her beautiful home town beside the sea, with family and friends around her to support her? However, just as she is settling in and looking towards a better future, it looks like her new start is going to be over before it's had chance to begin... A lovely light, summer read, great for fans of Philippa Ashley, Bella Osborne and Heidi Swain. Full of love, friendship, hope and baking! Thanks to Netgalley for my ARC copy, this is my honest review.