A hilarious, clean, enemies-to-lovers rom-com
REBECCA'S REVIEW:
"If you'd told me handsome was comin' to town, I'd have worn my good teeth."
Granny D wasn't the only citizen of Wisteria, North Carolina who was swooning over their recent transplant. For heaven's sake, Daphne Austen was caught practically drooling over the man's car, until the owner of the blue Cabriolet opened his very fine mouth that was situated perfectly on his very fine face and spoke in a distinctive British accent. And just like that, it was game-on in the banter department.
Finn Dashwood, Daphne's new next door neighbor on Main Street. His pub, her tearoom, it was the stuff small mountain town legends were made of. The entire town was captivated by their sugar and spice, competition between tarts and ribs, chalkboard shenanigans, their . . . whatever it was they were doing. ("@HarryColeman: Is this what the kids call flirting these days? @MargaretColeman: Darling, don't meddle. But yes, it absolutely is.")
Underneath all the social media frenzy was a common human response; fear. Both Finn and Daphne had experienced great loss, people who were supposed to be forever had fled and neither were particularly interested in experiencing the gut wrenching sensation of a broken heart ever again. However, somewhere in the middle of cook-offs, and bake-offs, kiss-offs (oops!)and stand-offs, they realized that God had given them an exceptional blessing; each other.
One of the funniest, cleverest stories that I have ever read, or ever will read! (with one of the sweetest little princess characters!) (besides, the social media conversations at the beginning of every chapter are worth the price of the book!) (there's more! that sweet, sad nod to local catastrophe, well done!)
*I purchased a copy and was under no obligation to provide a positive review.4.5 stars
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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