A hilarious, clean, enemies-to-lovers rom-com
PAULA'S REVIEW:
This was the cutest story that makes you feel good.
Let the rivalry begin between Daphne Austen and Finn Dashwood. Not quite friends - definitely not enemies, as the war between Tea Thyme and the Green Dragon has Daphne and Finn vying for the coveted job of catering a celebrity wedding.
Flirty, snarky and swoony from the first page, I could not wait to see the clever hashtag comments at the beginning of each chapter. The whole town seemed to catch the matchmaking bug. I loved the characters and their quest to be the best. The premise was cute and the setting one of my favorites: a small town in North Carolina.
New resident Finn, a transplant from England, charms everyone-except Daphne. But she secretly cannot get enough of the Brit and his adorable daughter. Finn tells himself he needs to come across as caring instead of a shallow flirt in order to win her heart. He proves himself when danger comes calling.
This excellent story had me turning pages. It was such fun recognizing all the Jane Austen references. With a subtle faith thread, and lots of humor, this was a clean read and a top notch story.
*A complimentary copy of the book was provided by Thomas Nelson via NetGalley. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 5 stars and a subtle faith thread.
BackCover Blurb:
Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? Perfect for fans of Courtney Walsh and Emma St. Clair.
In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She's built her life--and her late grandmother's tearoom, Tea Thyme--around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of routine. The only thing threatening her perfectly ordered world? The loud, aggravatingly handsome Brit opening a pub next door.
After his ex-wife broke his heart and his business partner nearly destroyed his career, Finn Dashwood packed up his six-year-old daughter and left England behind. He's looking for a fresh start, and the last thing he needs is a fussy, tea-obsessed neighbor criticizing his every pint and playlist. It doesn't matter that she's ridiculously kind (to everyone else) and that his daughter is utterly fascinated by her. Finn's heart is not open to being broken again.
But disagreements turn into prank wars and then a competition when a high-profile wedding needs a last-minute caterer. The townsfolk are thrilled--Wisteria hasn't seen this much excitement since the county fair lost a goat.
When the wedding demands both sweet and savory fare, Daphne and Finn are forced to put down their swords and pick up their serving trays. Between burnt pastries, brewing tempers, trending hashtags (#SipsAndSpats, anyone?), and one very adorable little girl, rivalry soon gives way to reluctant friendship--and maybe something that feels suspiciously like chemistry.
Can a tea shop princess and a pub owner with a past mix their lives as seamlessly as clotted cream and jam . . . or will their differences keep them steeped in rivalry forever?
Fall headfirst into a romance that's as sweet as scones and as lively as a pub singalong. Early readers are raving about the laugh-out-loud humor, irresistible chemistry, and swoony, kisses-only romance that makes A Brewed Awakening impossible to put down. Grab your copy today and discover a charming enemies-to-lovers story brewed with heart, humor, and small-town magic.
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