A book which is based on the happiest people on Earth, the Danish and their concept of a lifestyle Hygge. It is all about making your life better, making life cozy, through little things, bringing warmth and homeliness. That's why they are the happiest people on this earth.

After being betrayed by her colleague and lover, Kate has to take 6 journalists to Copenhagen at the behest of a client of their PR firm to show them the concept of Hygge. And enter Ben a journalist but an unknown Prince Charming to Kate's Cinderella act, at an awards night a few nights ago. The chemistry between them is sizzling, their banter invigorating, and yes obviously, love happens!! But that is much later.

My first book by Julie Caplin, and I am absolutely enthralled and captured by Julie's way of writing. The book had a great camaraderie where the journalists start as strangers then go on to become a tight-knit group.The dynamics of the group with their skirmishes and their plans, made my heart smile with joy at the beauty of it.

I loved seeing Copenhagen via the author Julie's eyes, and every description sang its beauty to me. Copenhagen is my place to visit in this lifetime, thanks to the author.

The warmth in the book, struck me deep in the cockles of my heart. I smiled with the characters, their antics, their friendship, their love for each other lasts even after leaving Copenhagen. The main character Kate is a sight to behold, who grows as the chapters unfold, and in the end, her insight and confidence is what is left with me, to remember and to encapsulate.

After reading this book, the concept of Hygge is so vivid and memorable, that I couldn't help but embrace it in my home. I know this book is fiction, but I sure would like to visit The Little Cafe in Copenhagen. This is not a romantic book per se, but it is a book of friendship. (But I fell in love both with the author, Julie Caplin and Copenhagen)

I would say the entire book is Hygge, as strangers becoming friends, then soon becoming a family of sorts, is both heartwarming and beautiful. What is this, if not Hygge???

I received an ARC from NetGalley and publisher HarperCollins UK, and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.

I just adored this book. It gave me a warm and fuzzy feeling and I read it in less than two days, no mean feat with a toddler! I also learned from it too. I was a little sceptical of the sudden explosion of interest in the art of Hygge, but since reading this I understand it a little more and felt I achieved my own little bit of Hygge whilst reading this book. I loved the characters and Copenhagen is now on my travel wishlist. Just a wonderful, uplifting read. I eagerly await the next title in the trilogy and having been excitedly recommending it to friends and borrowers alike.

I don't tend to read books about little cafes or little sweet shops or ice cream shops..etc,as everyone seems to be writing these books and I have read a few with not much story to them. This one caught my eye because of the reference to Copenhagen, a place I would love to visit. It is also a debut novel by the author Julie Caplin.
It did take me a while to get into the story, at one point I was going to give up but then something clicked and it got more interesting.
By the end I was really enjoying this story.

Kate, a publicist has to take a group of journalists to Copenhagen to introduce them to the Danish life of hygge hoping they will each write a positive article which will help promote a new Danish shop opening in London. We get to know them one by one,the sweet,the kind,the annoying, the chancer,the handsome one. I loved the descriptions of Copenhagen, the buildings, the food and their laid back way of life.

The main character Kate was likeable if a bit annoying at always seeming to get the wrong end of the stick. Why don't people just ask each other what's going on?
Anyway,a lovely ending and a good story with promise of more with a preview of the first chapter of the next book in a series of three. This next book, The Little Brooklyn Bakery is about one of the characters,Sophie and it has me hooked already.
I think all these "Little Shop" titles have been used and re-used, time to think up some better titles all authors out there.

What a charming story, this beautifully written book had me hooked from the first page. The main character's voice is honest, witty and naturally observant which engaged me as a reader. The twists and turns were interesting and not at all predictable. I want to visit Copenhagen now!

I absolutely loved this book and all of the characters. Julie Caplin captures everything so very well in this book and makes it all come alive. I wanted to go to Copenhagen and experience all the sights, smells and the atmosphere.

Kate works in PR and just when she thinks she has clinched her much sought after promotion her ‘boyfriend’ Josh swipes it from beneath her very nose passing her ideas off as his own.

She is understandably incensed and when her boss offers her the opportunity to do a last minute pitch to a Danish business man, Lars, bringing the concept of hygge over to the UK she pulls out all the stops. He wants her to arrange a press trip to Copenhagen to experience the sights and the concept of hygge.

What follows then is a fantastic and sometimes hilarious account of Kate trying to manage the motley crew of press she has rounded up for the trip. Each of whom have their issues and secrets. We also meet Eva, Lars’ mother, who owns a lovely homely cafe and who Kate finds affinity with.

There is also the issue of Ben - who Kate had a fleeting dalliance with but who hates PR and everything it stands for. Unfortunately he makes her heart flutter more than a little.

I urge everyone to read this lovely book - which was perfect for this snowy day and made me feel all lovely and warm inside.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in return for an honest unbiased review.

I really liked this story.
Loved all the characters, apart from Megan and Josh. The setting of Copenhagen sounds wonderful, definitely going there for a break., been looking for a flight.
I read this as I wanted a light read after a few thrillers and I am pleased that I picked it.
I had no idea that Julie Caplin and Jules Wake were the same person and I thoroughly enjoyed previous books by Jules.
A feel good story with a few hitches on the way.
Thanks to NetGalley, Julie Caplin and Harper Collins UK for the opportunity to read and review this lovely book.

I really enjoyed this book. It was incredibly romantic and just a beautiful story which I could not put down. The characters where fabulous and so easy to connect with.
Every page was a real treat to read.

I enjoyed parts of the book but was sadly put off by the endless drag of the predictable love affair.

As other reviewers have said, this book will make you want to go to Copenhagen (it even made me want to move to Copenhagen).

Kate is working at a top PR agency (and not being appreciated for the hard work she does - more like being shafted by her "boyfriend" Josh who is an idiot). After said idiot boyfriend gets the promotion she deserves, Kate wins a major contract, which sees her organising a press trip to Copenhagen to show the journalists exactly what hygge means. Enter Ben (Benedict) who, while initially seeming to be an extremely difficult person, turns out to be so much more. The press trip antics in the book were a lot more fun than any press trips I've ever been on, but very enjoyable to read. Caplin gives back stories to most of her characters, which help us understand their motives and sympathise a lot more.

This book makes you feel warm inside, and much happier that there is good in the world, a lot like a big dose of hygge!

If you like simple, cutesy and predictable books, this is the one for you. For me it was far too predictable and mildly annoying. I really wanted to like it because I needed a feel-good book, but I'm afraid this one wasn't for me

So here we are with another 'café' book and a girl running away from it all, setting up a café and finding happiness. Well that's what you would think judging the cover and blurb, right? That was my first impression anyway as I have read so many books recently in a similar vein. Thankfully this was not the case at all and I was pleasantly surprised how different this book was, The Little Café in Copenhagen is certainly a book that stands out from all the rest and I loved every minute of it. There was such a good vibe/feeling instantly within chapter one that I knew I was in for a special treat and Julie Caplin, the pseudonym of Jules Wake, didn't disappoint and has written a brilliant book with characters, a setting and a plot that you will thoroughly enjoy from start to finish.

Hygge is another word mentioned quite frequently in this book, it seems to be the buzz word at the moment and for most of us I'd say we have no clue what it is and believe it to be about furnishing a house or decorations etc. No, it's much more than that and Julie has brought the theme of hygge wonderfully to life in this book and demonstrated its real meaning and the lovely sentiment behind it. This book is the first in a planned trilogy entitled The Romantic Getaways series and it was a cracker of a read to launch the series. What's more it took us to a city I had never read about before - Copenhagen -and brought this very special place to life on the pages.

The book is divided into three sections - London, Copenhagen and then back to London again. The parts didn't feel separate or disjointed instead they all added a lovely flow to the story and almost were like three stepping stones for our main character Kate Sinclair in her path to find what will ultimately make her happy. There was a real development of her character, I deeply felt the transformation she was going through and how she connected with Eva Wilder who runs the Varme café. When we are first introduced to Kate she is a PR Account Director in a busy London agency. She is above all else dedicated to her work and someone who is always on the ball. She shows serious commitment to her job and loves it except for the office politics which invariably crop up. She wants a promotion, she feels she deserves it after all her hard work and grafting but she is once again overlooked in favour of a man. Said man has been her boyfriend for a few months and she is angry that he 'took' her ideas for a campaign and passed them off as his own. It feels like the ultimate betrayal and Kate questions whether she can keep going on if all she is doing is going around in circles with the elusive promotion edging ever further from her grasp. Kate wants to please everyone and not upset the apple cart so she doesn't let her true feelings show and carries on. Needless to say Josh is pushed to the kerb fairly rapidly. She is given a day to put together a presentation for Danish entrepreneur Lars Wilder who is launching a new store -Hjem- in London bringing all the beliefs of hygge with him. Under such pressure will Kate crack or is a new welcome avenue about to open up.

Hygge is all about an attitude. It's indefinable and can't be placed in a box as it means different things to different people. It's an approach to life and all about taking pleasure from the simple things in life. It epitomises warmth, homeliness and making your life better through the little things. Kate has little time for herself and as her mother has passed away she feels she has to be in charge of her father and three brothers and help them out in which ever way she can. The reader senses now is the time for Kate to step in to the spotlight and take some time for herself , to figure out what her next step entails. Never one to rest on her laurels or refuse a challenge, Kate agrees to take members of the press on a trip to Copenhagen to show them what hygge and this new store will be all about. It's an opportunity to show her boss and the agency what she is really capable of and maybe she wouldn't be overlooked in the future? Will the trip be a complete disaster or will it turn into a life changing experience for all involved? Will Kate be forever swimming against the tide and battling to make it to the top?I thought the concept of the book was unique and Kate as a character was excellent. I genuinely thought this would be another run of the mill trying to keep a café going book and it wasn't at all. It was refreshing and a joy to read and I felt I was with Kate every step of the way as she attempts to keep the press gang all together and the plans for the trip running smoothly. But maybe an easy ride is not what's needed for Kate to see light at the end of the tunnel?

Six journalists alongside Kate embark on the trip. Fiona is a lifestyle blogger, Avril is from the programme This Morning, Conrad is an interiors magazine journalist, Sophie is from City Zen, David writes for the Evening Standard and finally Benedict writes for The Inquirer. Each of these people were intriguing and all had their own little emotional turmoil going on but perhaps Ben was the one who I had my eye on the most. A rough start between himself and Kate lasted for most of the trip. It seemed like he was there under duress and couldn't open up or warm to what they were all experiencing. There was a chip on his shoulder that Kate would find very hard to knock off. I can't say I really liked him for much of the book but as things begin to change and a different side to him emerged I could see why Kate had that little sparkle in her eye even if she was doing the ultimate balancing act of making the trip a success. She never wants to feel undermined that she can't do something solo. She had determination and courage but maybe she above all the others needed to see what Copenhagen had to offer in order for her to see the wood from the trees.

Eva, Lar's mother, runs the Varme café which becomes like a welcoming beacon for the gang was perhaps the wisest person in the book. She was a breath of fresh air, observant and she always offered advice but never judgement. She had the most relaxed approach to life and all it's troubles and travails. Kate feels she can share her personal problems with Eva. The café became like a confessional of sorts for Kate where Eva lightens her load, consoles and offers practical, sound advice. Eva explains that no one is more important than anyone else and this is what hygge is all about .It's not about having the latest furniture and snazzy features in your house with endless candles dotted here there and everywhere and this is what Lars is trying to showcase in his new store. Coming to Copenhagen at first seemed like a business trip for Kate but it became so much more. It was the journey she never realised she needed to take but was the best decision she ever made.

Julie Caplin made the city of Copenhagen come alive so brilliantly, having never been there I feel I have now having finished the book. The descriptions of the streets, the canals, the heritage, the food were all glorious. It's clear much research was undertaken in order to enhance the story the author wanted to tell and it all worked to perfection. I loved how each of the journalists had their own little quirks and were hiding things, that they too expected the usual press trip but instead found much much more. Kate became like their mother in a way, shepherding them around, keeping them out of trouble and uncovering what was really going on beneath the surface especially when it came to Ben. There was plenty of laughter and some comedic moments here mixed nicely with some romance for that couldn't have been absent. I did think the book would focus solely on the trip so I was glad to see part three took us back to London and it felt it brought the whole story together very well, with no loose ends or storylines dragged out to fill page space. After the trip all involved realised changes needed to be made in their lives and maybe Kate in bringing them was the catalyst that set these events in motion and she did the same for herself.

The Little Café in Copenhagen was a brilliant read which undoubtedly deserves to be read in as few sittings as possible. It dispels the myth that hygge is all about home décor and design and instead would inspire a new life philosophy in you. I thought the ending was lovely and brought everything together nicely, Kate as a character came full circle and had become my friend. At the end of the book we were given a sneak of book two which will follow Sophie in The Little Brooklyn Bakery and I have to say this was torture as it ended on a cliffhanger and I desperately want to know what happens next. So I will definitely be reading this as soon as it is published and The Little Paris Patisserie when it arrives too. Meanwhile don't hesitate to pick up a copy and dive straight into Kate's story. It's a warm hug of a book which delights from beginning to end.

Fantastic read by an author I haven't read before. The whole book was just delicious and I loved the setting and characters. Brilliant!

This story captures the essence of Denmark, with a whistle-stop tour of the main attractions and an exploration of the Danish way of living. Kate is a publicist, who is determined to enjoy the life her mother wanted for her, but when she lands a contract, no one has time for she questions her life choices. Is she happy? Does she need to babysit her family? Is this the life her mum wanted her to have?
Taking six journalists to Copenhagen puts Kate right out of her comfort zone, but she wants to prove herself and get the promotion that always seems just out of reach. Meeting Eva and exploring her lovely cafe and its menu, is life changing for Kate. Gradually she begins to understand the concept of Hygge and how choosing wisely in all things can lead to a fulfilling life.
Clever, pacy plotting and believable, flawed characters make this story an exciting read. There many funny and poignant moments and plenty that irritate the hell out of you, especially the way the PR agency treat Kate and some of the early antics of the journalists. The journalists are fab characters, and as Kate gets to know them, she finds that beneath their hardened, professional persona they are lovely people.
The Little Cafe in Copenhagen is just like one of my favourite Danish pastries; rich, sweet, often fruity, and with a lovely romantic ending, the icing on top.
I am looking forward to reading Sophie’s story ‘The Little Brooklyn Bakery, which is previewed at the end of this story’.
I received a copy of this book from Harper Impulse via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

I Loved this book have fallen in love with Copenhagen! I loved the storyline couldn't stop reading this book loved the characters.
I want to learn more about hygge now the description of the food in this book had me wanting to eat it. Brilliant feel good book

I absolutely loved The little cafe in Copenhagen. I could not put the book down and found I was trying to steal any time I could to read it. I fell in love with all the characters instantly and there were so many twists that I never expected. Absolutely adore the whole book and the ending, talk about swoon. I literally cannot wait for the next book to be out and I hope I get a chance to read it via netgalley. I will definitely recommend this book to everyone and will be reading it again.

The little cafe in Copenhagen has been a fab read, I'm more into psychological thrillers but this held my attention all he way through. This book was well written that had a lovely style to it, with some great characters and am glad to see at the end that there will be another focusing on a different character from this book.
Kate is the main character in this book and I loved her and felt she was very real. Kate is a publicist at a top firm in London and is hoping to climb the career ladder but gets knocked back from promotion that she felt sure was hers to find out it went to her boyfriend, who was a complete **** and was the only character I really couldn't abide. Kate then moves on to win a last minute pitch to promote a new Danish store. Lars the owner then pays for her and several journalists to go to Copenhagen to embrace the Hygge. Here Kate meets Lars mum and the delightful Ben. This was a lovely cosy, happy book that will be in my top 10 for the year definitely.
I would like to thank Netgalley and HarperImpulse, HarperCollins Ltd for this ARC I received in exchange for an honest review.

Kate Sinclair works in PR and loves her job, however when she is passed over for a promotion, she finds she has to prove herself while leading a press trip in Copenhagen. She find comfort in the most wonderful cafe in Copenhagen, in a quest to understand hygge, she begins to understand who she is.
The little cafe in Copenhagen had me searching for short breaks straight to Denmark and looking for ways to ‘hyggefy’ my life. It’s funny, hopeful and wonderfully down to earth.

The Little Café in Copenhagen is a gentle and warm read, almost hygglich itself. I don't read a lot of contemporary novels, so it takes something special to keep my interest. And that is exactly what this gem of a book did from the very beginning.

Kate is a woman who has convinced herself that she is doing the right thing, in all areas of her life. She thinks she is in line for a promotion, and honestly can't think of anything better. Of course, when she doesn't get it, but is offered a conciliatory bone instead - a bone that no one else wanted - she grabs it with both hands, determined to make the best of a bad situation. With an eclectic cast of characters, this book gels together in a way that keeps you turning the pages. They all have their secrets to share (all apart from one) and Eva manages to get them to spill the beans in an almost magical way.

There was nothing about this book that I didn't like! The writing style was smooth and witty in all the right places. The scenes flowed from one to the next, and I loved how it was split into three different sections. There were no editing or grammatical errors that disrupted my reading flow. I loved every word, and can't wait to continue with this series. Absolutely recommended by me.

I enjoyed this book for its humour, heart and overall message; appreciating and enjoying all we have.

I will definitely recommend to friends!

A delightful light warm story with your standard scenario of boy and girl meeting as antagonists, but are unable to resist the attraction for each other, and finding out the real qualities along the way. Along with some other characters who come to Copenhagen with issues and leave with new direction. The real romance here was the love affair with Copenhagen and the Danish way of life. I want to visit Varme, I wish it was real! I want to go back through the story and pick out the itinerary and follow it and discover hygge for myself along with all the interesting and gorgeous places described so well, obviously by someone who has a real love of the place and the people.