Christmas At The Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan

“Christmas At The Cupcake Cafe” is the latest novel from the 2012 Melissa Nathan award winner, Jenny Colgan.

Issy Randall, owner of The Cupcake Cafe is in love and couldn’t be happier. Her new business is thriving and she is surrounded by people close to her even though her colleagues Pearl and Caroline don’t share her excitement for the Christmas season. But when the love of her life, Austin is scouted for a possible job in NewYork, Issy is forced to admit that their perfect relationship, may suddenly become long distance. And when the Christmas rush brings on a sudden demand for her delectable delights begins to take its toll on the cafe owner, Issy has to decide what she holds dear. Her love of Austin or her love of her Cupcake Cafe.

“Christmas At The Cupcake Cafe” sees Jenny Colgan making a welcome return to our favourite cupcake characters, Issy and Austin and is also the author’s first sequel.

Fast paced and funny, flashing back and forth between London and New York, it’s wonderful to see the return of Issy and Austin, who are both charming and warm hearted characters as they struggle with the new hurdle in their lives as Austin is offered a new job in the city.

Perfect for the Christmas season, Jenny has written an wonderfully, indulgent story that will keep the reader captivated and chuckling featuring other loved characters such as Caroline with her razor sharp tongue and sweet Louis with his innocent musings. There is someone for everyone to fall in love with.

Delivered with her usual quirky and witty style and featuring some of her favourite Christmas recipes, the story not only had me giggling but also left my mouth watering as I marked various recipes to try. The story is beautifully presented with pretty illustrations of cupcakes and Christmas themes drawn in soft hues of reds and blues and beautiful typefaces to separate the recipes from the main story.

“Christmas At The Cupcake Cafe” is an enchanting tale of love, cupcakes and the Big Apple and is a very impressive first sequel from the British author.

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