A review by gemmiejewel
New Starts and Cherry Tarts at the Cosy Kettle by Liz Eeles

4.0

Callie works at a bookshop in the town she grew up in. She lives with grandad who seems to be having a late life crisis. Eight years ago she split with the boy of her dreams and has seemed to accept life as it is since then. Then her new boss allows her set up The Cosy Kettle, a little coffee shop in the bookshop’s store room in order to entice customers into the store.

This is a gorgeous little read with characters that will warm your heart. Callie is very time is to begin with and seems to have accepted her lot in life but gradually regains her confidence. I love the fact that Liz Eeles has included various representations in her work such as Becca the young girl with crippling anxiety and Sarah, Callie’s best friend who is entering a same sex marriage.

I have to say that my favourite part of the whole book was Stanley, Callie’s eccentric yet loving granddad who just wants to enjoy his life whether that is jumping out of a plane or chaining himself and others to trees. I adore him!

The only issue I had was the romance itself. Callie and Noah’s chemistry seemed a little stilted for me and I didn’t really believe it.

All in all however I did love this little read that felt as cosy as the cafe itself.

Thank you Bookouture and NetGally for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.