I love a story when all the characters are my ‘cup of tea’. So enjoyable and wonderful descriptions of Flossie’s Cornish home that I want to move there. Whatever life throws at you these friends have your back always. Go ahead and grab yourself a cosy book of friendship and love.

I found this hard to read. I did not like the chapter headings . It was a lovely story. Covered a difficult subject to read at times. I loved the baking element and Flossie’s mum ‘s story was good too. It was a slow read for me. A good ending. The beach hut sounded amazing and the ring idea and all the brownie stacks . It was just not a grab you book.

A great holiday read set in a great holiday destination of Cornwall. Florence is leaving London to set up in St Aidans but with lots of twists and turns along the way make it a great read. Thanks to Jane and her publisher. Thanks also to NetGalley

A joyful summery read by one of my favourite authors. Lovely to catch up with the gang and the lovely beaches and community.
Flossie was adorable and quirky and strong and Kit sounded as delicious as the bakes Floss makes. Love a book either cake, beaches, star gazing and lots of cherub cheeked babies.
Thank you NetGalley for this arc in exchange for and honest review.

A lovely, easy read. I enjoyed the Cornish setting and the characters.

Thank you NetGalley & HarperCollins UK for sending this book for review consideration.

A fun sweet read! Highly recommend.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for my ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, OMC for this ARC.

Florence, also called Flossie, left the fictional Cornish village of St Aidan, where everyone knows everything about everyone, at 18. Now, after cancer treatment and a break-up she is back in the fold of a ready-made community, many of whom we know from previous St Aidan books (Clemmie, Sophie, Plum, Nell plus kids). She buys a beach hut in which she plans to live, and she falls in love with Kit from the beach hut next door. Soon she has accidentally opened a café and (literally) has her fingers in many pies.

There isn't much plot to speak of, and what there is burbles along without too much drama. Babies are born, misunderstandings are had, secrets are told, matches are made and desserts are eaten.

To my understanding, beach huts are postage stamp sized and you can't sleep in them at night. I didn't quite get them all being mini businesses but let's just go with the flow. I'm actually surprised that the book title isn't The Little Cornish Beach Hut Cafe!

Jane Linfoot is a very popular author who writes a lot of identikit Cornish romances - if you've read one, you've read them all. That isn't necessarily bad as you know exactly what you're getting: a well-written sweet romance in seaside surroundings with a lot of puddings and a happy ending. Plus, they can all be read as standalones. The recipes at the end are a nice touch.

3.25 stars

A sweet romance about a woman who is moving home after recovering from cancer and a subsequent break up. The characters are great and watching Floss move forward as she settles into her new life was moving and relatable. A lovely read.

I was so excited to read this as I love this author and my goodness it was so perfect. This book was like heaven, such a joy to read. The story itself I loved. The characters are so lovely and they are so easy to get to know and love. I really hope there will be more from this as I’d love a follow up to find out what the characters are up to now.