You can’t go wrong with a Cathy Bramley book, you just know your going to get a real corker and this story did not disappoint. Maria is a remarkably private person and I never guessed exactly what she was hiding until it was revealed. The only thing left standing in the way of Rosie’s happiness is Gabe’s shock announcement… How could he betray her like that? I strongly recommend that any one wanting to listen to this, listens to The Plumberry School of Comfort Food first , as several of the characters from there feature in this book and it is an advantage to know their background story.

Nicknamed Mr Manchester, he transformed the Northern music scene as founder of Factory Records and the Hacienda nightclub after earning a cult following as a television presenter.I didn’t start writing until 2013, before that I ran a PR and Marketing agency for many years and loved hearing my clients’ stories of how they started their businesses. A great read, good characters, good story line and I enjoyed the part of the book set in Sorrento, as I love it there. Please complete our contact form to find out more about our menus, latest events and promotions, private hire and outside catering services. Oh right, because the nice little girl doesn't want to be a nice little girl because she is too much of a women's libber for that.

Worryingly though, the café’s fortunes seem to have taken a turn for the worse since Rosie last went home. Current favourites include pulled beef sandwiches, hand potted shrimps and of course lemon drizzle cake! Inspired by her recent visit to Sorrento, Rosie Featherstone has given The Lemon Tree Café a full Italian makeover, and with sister Lia now giving the menu a delicious twist, business is booming again! I live with my family in a small village just outside the city, our house overlooks fields of barley in one direction and horses in the other, and our garden is full of fruit trees: damson; plum; pear and of course, Bramley apples! Small clothing section and the usual gift items plus garden stuff and a good selection of outdoor plants.There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. The inspiration for the café and the family links to Italy brings the sunshine and warmth to the book combined with the lovable characters especially that of the main character Rosie Featherstone and Nonna. It was a quiet Wednesday afternoon and they had extra seating set up outside as the weather was nice – so now was my time to strike! Despite this it should have been solid three stars but quite frankly I couldn't bring myself to rate a book highly when it contains the justification of rape because someone is unhappy with themselves {in this case their gender}, rape is rape and can never be justified and as for someone becoming friends with their rapist. A deliciously cosy story of family, friendship and a little dolce vita, perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Trisha Ashley and Katie Fforde.

Cathy Bramley is the author of the best-selling romantic comedies Ivy Lane, Appleby Farm, Wickham Hall, Conditional Love and The Plumberry School of Comfort Food. The reason I only gave it 2 stars is due to the way the author handled a sensitive storyline, I felt that the way it was dealt with let the book, author and most importantly any victims of that issue down and it ruined the book for me. I love her uplifting and inspiring stories and I can already tell you that I absolutely loved The Lemon Tree Café.

Escaping from the rain we found this lovely, cosy little cafe which was thankfully dog friendly 🐶 What a find! With surprises, betrayal and more than one secret brewing, can she find a way to save the Lemon Tree Cafe and help both herself and Nonna achieve the happy endings they deserve?

the writing is mediocre and for a romance, there’s barely any romance nor chemistry between the main character and the love interest. It wouldn't have been as bad if i cared about the characters, but there wasn't a lot of substance there or writing talent to support them. This was mostly light-hearted but there were some serious topics covered and I appreciated that aspect to it. This book was excellent while also being uplifting it hard hard parts to but shows how you can work through issues and be happy. As from the 1st July 2020 The lemon Tree is under new ownership of Jolene, Danny and their two daughters Shannon and Izabel.There’s simply no place she’d rather be now than at The Lemon Tree Café – and as its new manager, no less! At first I did wonder where the story was going, because the blurb didn't give much away but I think that just made it so much more interesting. I hope that my books give readers a place to escape to, somewhere comforting, a space to explore their feelings and find joy. There are many twists and turns throughout the book, with an underlying love story as well as a strong sense of family. When Rosie Featherstone finds herself unexpectedly jobless, the offer to help her beloved Italian grandmother out at the Lemon Tree Cafe - a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire - feels like the perfect way to keep busy.