Release: 13 Aug. 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Source: Rachel’s Random Resources
Find it at: Amazon UK
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year…
It’s December on Castle Street; the fairy lights are twinkling, snow has settled and the festive season is in full swing.
For Carly, the owner of Carly’s Cupcakes, it’s the busiest time of year getting everyone’s Christmas treats ready on time. However with her clumsy sister, Bethany, as a co-worker, it’s proving a difficult task. They say you shouldn’t mix work with family. Maybe they have a point…
As Christmas approaches, Carly is also eagerly awaiting the return of her best friend to Whitborough Bay. Liam has no idea he’s been the object of her affection since their schooldays. After years of pining after him, can Carly pluck up the courage to finally tell him how she really feels by 25th December?
Could a little festive magic make all of Carly’s wishes come true this Christmas…?
A heartwarming, short festive story of friendship and family from bestseller Jessica Redland. You can find out what happens to Carly next through exploring her best friend Tara’s story in Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Café.
This is a new and updated version of Christmas at Carly’s Cupcakes which has been previously published.
About the Author:
Jessica Redland is the author of nine novels, including The Secret to Happiness, which are all set around the fictional location of Whitsborough Bay. Inspired by her hometown of Scarborough she writes uplifting women’s fiction which has garnered many devoted fans.
Jessica Redland is the author of nine novels, including The Secret to Happiness, which are all set around the fictional location of Whitsborough Bay. Also, inspired by her hometown of Scarborough she writes uplifting women’s fiction which has garnered many devoted fans.
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Christmas at Carly’s Cupcakes Review
I loved everything about this book! The characters, the settings, the romance, the drama, and Christmas theme was just perfect!
The highlight of the story is the characters, and the author wrote them in such a wonderful manner that I was glued to them. Carly is just the best! I loved her personality and how she tries to help everyone, even if they don’t treat her the same. As how Liam beautifully describes her as “why would I want biscuits when I can have cake” (one of my favorite lines in the book), I just adored everything about her. Moreover, I loved Carly and Liam and together and thought their romance was so beautiful! They share so many cute moments like making snow angels or helping her at the Café.
One character that surprised me was Bethany. Initially, I didn’t like Bethany because I thought she was self-centered. However, as I continued reading, I felt sorry for her and even started to like her. Even Paige and Elodie made interesting negative characters. The author has such a charming style of writing that makes you immediately warm to the story. I have not read the previous book in the series, but I had no trouble catching up to this.
However, there are some very minor things which I wished the author added. For instance, I would have loved to watch a scene where Carly gives it back to Jasper for treating her that way. I also wished Paige made an appearance and got her comeuppance.
But, overall, this is the perfect Christmas contemporary romance and I look forward to reading Tara’s continuation in “Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot Café”
Book Tour Schedule
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the Christmas at Carly’s Cupcakes by Jessica Redland Blog Tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources.
Hi Rajiv, thank you so much for participating in the Christmas on Castle Street blog tour and for your gorgeous review of Christmas at Carly’s Cupcakes. I’m so thrilled you loved your first trip to Whitsborough Bay and Carly’s story. I loved reading all the parts that you enjoyed. Thanks also for the feedback on the bits you’d love to have seen. That’s really interesting. Starry Skies Over The Chocolate Pot is a sequel to this, focusing on Tara’s story and heavily featuring Carly, but I am planning a sequel to that so I may well bring Jasper back. Hmm. Useful feedback. Thanks again
Jessica x