Ok so this book was totally predictable but I LOVED it. I particularly liked the focus on family helping each other through tough times and really wish this had been the focus - though I know most people love the obligatory romance! I loved that Rachel and her mum didn’t let the bad times get to them and focused on a way to make money through doing what they do best and enjoy - there is a lesson there for all of us!!! As someone who would not do secretly like to set up a tea room/ craft space thisbook was perfect for me. I could envision the layout and how I would go things. I loved the community coming together - predictable or not, thisbook made me feel happy and positive. I will definitely search for more by this author

Sometimes you just need a sugar hit and this book provides this in droves. Rachel lives with her 5 year old daughter Maisy and mum Jill on a farm in Northumbria. The countryside provides a beautiful backdrop to this undemanding tale. The farm isn't doing well and Rachel is trying to think of ways to save it. What better than to use her mother's skills as a baker and start a teashop in their barn. But she also has to deal with Jake, Maisy's waster of a father who never keeps a promise. In the background is neighbour Tom who is always there to lend a helping hand but could he become more?

A pleasant read with mostly warm characters which was a welcome antidote to some of the unpleasant people I've been meeting in books recently! Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC.

'Rachel's Pudding Pantry', is a lovely mix of family drama, friendship, romance and humour, with a sprinkling of poignant life experiences that may have you reaching for the tissues.

Not surprisingly, it is full of delicious puddings, as Rachel and her mother strive to find a way of keeping the family farm. There is an empowering, female family dynamic, spanning four generations, which withstands the heartache and tragedy the Swinton women have to face.

The story's romance grows from an interesting take on the 'boy next door' trope. Tom, the attractive farmer at the neighbouring farm is always there to help out, Rachel grew up with him, so he can only ever be a friend, can't he? The romance is sweet but embroiled in conflict. Is it worth losing their longstanding friendship for a chance of something deeper but riskier?

The Swinton women are easy to like, and all have a strength of character born out of adversity and familial love. They are believable and are written so that you can visualise them and become invested in their future happiness.

The authentic setting in a North Northumberland farming community is another attractive aspect of this book, I love this area and the descriptions and ethos of the community recounted in this story, make it an even more enjoyable read.

Written in addictive, short chapters that get you hooked, each has a title that includes a pudding or cake, which gives the story an added appeal but also makes you reach for the cake tin.

There is a clever connection between the puddings and the emotion of the story. Warm, soft Brownies equating to a warm, empathic friend. Sweet Sticky Toffee Pudding, synonymous with a comforting, conversation with your family.

The perfect holiday read, 'Rachel's Pudding Pantry', delivers a well-paced story about family, friends, loyalty and love, against a background of community, hard work, heartbreak, and heartwarming romance as the Swinton women learn how to adapt to change, to secure their family legacy.

I received a copy of this book from Harper Collins - Harper Fiction via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

A heartwarming, comforting read to curl up with. It will make your mouth water and pull at your heartstrings. Set in a beautiful part of the country and featuring a handsome hunk of a farmer, What’s not to like? You will be rooting for Rachel and Jill and their business and wanting the best for little Maisy. A lovely read!

A good story. Rachel, her mum Jill and her daughter Maisy are trying to keep a farm going after Rachel's father's death - it's a struggle. Rachel knows that they need to diversify, but how? Jill makes the most amazing puddings, and with a little persuasion, agrees to make them for selling. All is going well until Maisy's father Jake makes an appearance and upsets the little girl.

I really enjoyed this book.

I love Caroline Roberts and I always try to read her new books when they come out so I was very excited to be approved for Rachel's Pudding Pantry. As usual it didn't disappoint! I loved the storyline and it was a mix of emotions the whole way through. The characters were lovely and it was easy to make that emotional connection with them. I found myself rooting for Tom the whole time so it was lovely to have a happy ending (after I'd just finished a book that had me in tears at the end!). Can't wait for the next story!

Oh my goodness this book is perfection! Perhaps I am biased as I'm a huge fan of Caroline Roberts books but I do feel she has out done herself with this one.

I loved Rachel and Tom. I mean Tom is very swoon worthy! And any book with
Food has my seal of approval.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. Oh how I enjoyed this book it was just what the doctor ordered. It was full of laughter, fun and the descriptions of the food were amazing.

Rachel with her five year old daughter Maisy, and her mother Jill, live and work on the family farm in Northumberland. The farm has been in the family for generations and is dearly loved. Through a sad curcumstance, Rachel has most of the responsibility of the farm’s upkeep on her shoulders. Unfortunately the farm is in financial difficulties and is very much at risk of being lost. If it wasn’t for neighbouring farmer Tom, and best friend Eve, life would be pretty bleak as Rachel is only 25 years old. Trying to diversify, Rachel and Jill decide to open a tea shop on the farm. The story illustrates the love and deep roots Rachel and Jill have for each other and for their community. A very gentle read full of good food and good friends.
Thanks to netgalley and HarperCollins for an electronic arc.

I had such a happy, emotional time as Rachel's Pudding Pantry came to life bringing with it happiness, love and respite for it's strong, lovely characters.

I clearly drawn to this book the second I saw its title, and author. Well I love the author, and when the main character shares my name, and I also love desserts, it seemed fated that I needed to read this book.

And boy and I glad that I did. However first a warning - don't read this on an empty stomach, make sure you have snacks to hand while you are reading, it will make you that hungry. There are puddings in practically every chapter, which if you are anything like me could make you drool.

From the first few chapters I was hooked, and given they were short chapters throughout, its a very easy book to fall prey to just one chapter syndrome, and find you are still reading half an hour later. I was resenting real life while reading this, as I just wanted to get back between the pages.

I loved all the generations of women in the Swinton family, from the lovely Granny Ruth, who Rachel visits occasionally, to Jill, Rachel's mum and pudding baker expert, Rachel whose ideas will be key to giving Primrose Farm a chance of surviving, and Rachel's daughter, the almost 5 year old Maisie.

I adored Maisie, she may be young, but she is adorable, smart, insightful and apparently is a good little waitress too. She is though starting to ask Rachel about her father, and let's just say in terms of fatherhood, Jake could be considered a "learner father".

Then there is Tom, the neighbour who is always there for Rachel and her family. I don't think I have a bad thing to say about the man, other than he isn't real and therefore can't be interested in me!

Set to a farming background, especially featuring sheep, this is the story of how you can try to turn around your fortunes after a tough few years. with plenty of pudding, good friendships, and a large helping of family.

This is such a cosy read, its a warm hearted story that I thoroughly enjoyed. It's another fabulous book from an author who by now is an auto - must read author.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Impulse for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

I absolutely adored this book! I'm a big fan of Caroline Roberts and have read all her other work, with The Cosy Teashop in the Castle being one of all time favorites. I love the farm setting of this book as well as the relationship between Rachel and Tom. This is one of my top summer reads for 2019! Will be recommending it highly in my library.

The family farm is struggling. Three generations live there now, Jill, Rachel and Maisy. They need to make ends meet as they don't want to lose the farm, so Rachel sets up the pudding pantry to bring a new income stream to the farm.
Neighbour Tom is always there to lend a hand, but will Rachel ever see him as more than a friend?

I only have one fault with this book-it made me hungry!!! What a delightful story and some lovely narrative bakes a rich storyline that was a delight to read!

I really enjoyed this book and I would highly recommend it. It has a great story line, excellent main characters and it is a real page turner. I read this book in one sitting and the hours just flew by!