Book Review - Summer at Rachel's Pudding Pantry by Caroline Roberts

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Title: Summer at Rachel's Pudding Pantry

Author: Caroline Roberts

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: One More Chapter

Publication Date: 23rd July 2020

Rating: 5 Stars

The Pudding Pantry opens its doors for summer.

And there are wedding bells on the horizon . . .

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The sun is shining as Rachel and her gorgeous beau, Tom, prepare to tie the knot at Primrose Farm.

It takes a village to pull off the perfect country wedding and Rachel couldn’t be more grateful for her friends and family as they roll out the haybales and string up the bunting – all she needs to do is focus on her Happy Ever After.

But no wedding is without drama. A face from the past is looking to stir up trouble in the village and there’s a secret following Rachel all the way up the aisle . . .

With old friends, new promises and a little borrowed time, will Rachel get the wedding of her dreams?

It is so good to be back amongst the Pudding Pantry crew. It felt like I was coming home, as I got to catch up with all the familiar characters and see the next instalment in their lives. 

And Rachel is getting married, or at least she hopes to be, but it soon becomes apparent things aren't quite as smooth sailing in the relationship with Tom, as it first appears.   So throughout there is a will they, won't they walk down the aisle thread. 

I loved Rachel's hen party in Oban, sounded like a great time, and plenty of bubbles.  And wow Rachel's wedding dress and just how that comes about is enough to bring a smile to the grumpiest of faces! 

As you would expect from the Pudding Pantry, there is a wonderful array of sweet treats to tantalise your taste buds, and have you salivating into your kindle. 

Best friend Eve is back too, complete with all of her clever crafting ideas, and generally being very creative. However things aren't completely right with her marriage, but will she give into temptation. 

And little Maisie is adorable as ever, and there are some really touching moments with her, as she realises there is more to her mum getting married than just the big day! 

Watching the village come together for the wedding of the year, had me grinning, and I really enjoyed some of the surprises towards the end that I can't mention as although not major spoilers, would be a shame to spoil if you see what I mean.   

Actually all my favourite bits are so far into the book that I can't say too much other than this is an incredibly enjoyable book, a great addition to the series, and I am very curious as to whether we will get another Pudding Pantry book, or failing that what else this always entertaining author will have up her sleeve next. 

Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.