Author: Holly Hepburn
Format reviewed: Paperback
Source: Publisher supplied copy
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication Date: 27th December 2018
Rating: 5 Stars
Sadie is a single mum, nursing a broken heart. Her best friend from childhood, Cat, is burned out from working long hours as a chef in Paris. In need of a change, they decide to invest in their dream – running their own handmade biscuit shop in gorgeous Castle Court, a three-storey food court tucked away behind Chester's bustling streets.
They soon discover that Castle Court has its own community – a little haven of delight against the stresses of the outside world. But not everyone welcomes the new business; the patisserie owner is less than pleased by what she sees as direct competition and Greg, who runs the fancy bistro that dominates one end of the courtyard, doesn't think Sadie and Cat have the talent or business acumen to succeed. Luckily, there's support in the form of the delectable Jaren, who owns the Dutch waffle house opposite Smart Cookies, and Swiss chocolate-shop owner, Elin. And if all else fails, the friends can drown their sorrows in Seb's cocktail bar on the third floor!
They soon discover that Castle Court has its own community – a little haven of delight against the stresses of the outside world. But not everyone welcomes the new business; the patisserie owner is less than pleased by what she sees as direct competition and Greg, who runs the fancy bistro that dominates one end of the courtyard, doesn't think Sadie and Cat have the talent or business acumen to succeed. Luckily, there's support in the form of the delectable Jaren, who owns the Dutch waffle house opposite Smart Cookies, and Swiss chocolate-shop owner, Elin. And if all else fails, the friends can drown their sorrows in Seb's cocktail bar on the third floor!
This book left me craving biscuits... well not only biscuits but Dutch pancakes, american diner food and cocktails amongst others from all the fabulous places at Castle Court.
Sadie and Cat are trying to navigate their first year in business of Star Biscuits, despite others in the court seemingly hating them, natural disasters and all manner of other things.
Split into four parts, this was a very easy to read book, and was enjoying every second of it.
Despite suspecting I may know who each of the girls may end up in a a relationship with by the end of the book, I thoroughly enjoyed the journey of them getting to that point.
And the biscuits what fabulous designs, and I had no idea so much work went into running an iced biscuit shop.
I loved the other foodie shopkeepers in Castle Court and the whole community they have there. I just wish it was real so I could visit.
Another joyous book from Holly Hepburn, which I loved every moment of.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
Sadie and Cat are trying to navigate their first year in business of Star Biscuits, despite others in the court seemingly hating them, natural disasters and all manner of other things.
Split into four parts, this was a very easy to read book, and was enjoying every second of it.
Despite suspecting I may know who each of the girls may end up in a a relationship with by the end of the book, I thoroughly enjoyed the journey of them getting to that point.
And the biscuits what fabulous designs, and I had no idea so much work went into running an iced biscuit shop.
I loved the other foodie shopkeepers in Castle Court and the whole community they have there. I just wish it was real so I could visit.
Another joyous book from Holly Hepburn, which I loved every moment of.
Thank you to Simon & Schuster for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.
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