I do love how authors give us an intro into a more full length story. Great story and can't wait to read more.

Such fun. Loved the characters, I loved the fact it was on a film set. Lila is just the kind of heroine you are rooting for. And there were some funny moments. Can't wait to read the rest.

The Cornish Cream Tea Sumner: Part One - You Knead is Love was a great start to the new books. I was hooked once again from page one!! It was lovely going back to the Cornish coast and seeing what the characters were all up to now. Another great read by Cressida and I can’t wait to read the rest of the books.

What an absolute delight that Cressida McLaughlin has chosen to continue writing about The Cornish Cream Tea Bus and all its adventures. I absolutely loved the previous book, which I read as each part was published and I am going to do the same again this time around as I can't wait for the full length publication. Charlie and her pride and joy Gertie, her newly renovated bus which she inherited from her Uncle Hal, really struck a chord with many readers and I am thrilled the story is to be continued albeit with more of the arrival of a new character and the problems she brings with her. This new story is called The Cornish Cream Tea Summer and the title of part one as always with Cressida has a great play on words that really fits the theme - All You Knead is Love. Again there is another gorgeous, bright cover which really makes you wish that the beautiful Cornish coastal village of Porthgolow could be real.

We get straight down to business with no messing around, right from chapter one. Any filling in relation to the previous books is slotted in, in a paragraph or two when necessary so it's not strictly essential to have read Charlie's story. Although to be honest to really appreciate what a wonderful cast of characters, with a great setting and fun and exciting plot the author has created, I would read the first book. Delilah Forest, Charlie's cousin, turns up in the village unannounced and unexpected but of course she is welcomed with open arms as Charlie is never one to turn anyone away despite how busy she may be, or what might be going on in her life. Charlie is now happy and successful with the running of the bus and her love life is flourishing as well but the same can't be said for Delilah. From the outset it is clear she is running from something and she thinks getting away and hiding in Porthgolow may give her the chance to break free from what is haunting her.

I loved how we weren't kept in the dark for too long as to what was bothering her as I didn't think this element of the story could be sustained throughout four parts. So having the focus on Delilah rebuilding her life and establishing a positive future was a good idea. The seeds of which were very much sown in part one. I could see why she would be so cut up over what had happened and her role in it but after trying to fix things up with no success I think she did the right thing in removing herself from the situation allowing for reflection and a new perspective even though she had tried her utmost to make amends.

Delilah gets to know the village and meets some of the villagers and the fabulous descriptions of the coast and the set up of the market with the bus at its centre really helps the reader refamiliarise themselves with what had happened previously. Delilah feels perhaps Charlie's success will put her failures into sharp focus and she soon comes to realise she needs to get up and at it and make some changes in her life. She seemed to be a bit of a lost soul to me, someone who had lost her purpose and was nervous of what could come next. It was like she almost feared history repeating itself but I admired her guts and determination that when she saw an opportunity she went for it even if Charlie did feel a bit head hunted and with little choice but to say yes.

I felt on edge throughout part one almost as if I was waiting for Delilah to fail spectacularly once again and I thought Charlie put great faith in her. I questioned as to whether Cornwall could work its magic and sort Delilah out and be the making of her or was it all going to come tumbling down once again. Can she achieve something worthwhile rather than being notorious for all the wrong reasons? I thoroughly enjoyed that grabbing the chance to be part of the catering team for a TV series which was shooting in the local area gave Delilah the opportunity to prove herself to Charlie. It also provided a change of setting and the introduction of some new characters and I enjoyed guessing who was going to play a more prominent role in the future parts of the story.

There were little sub plots established throughout part one and it will be interesting to see how they will be explored and developed. I felt we got to know Delilah fairly well and that she is a person who is spontaneous and although she may be quick to rush into things for better or worse that really underneath it all she does have a heart of gold and only wants to do her best. OK she may be a little lost and not certain as to the direction she sees her life going in long term but at least she knows she had done wrong and now is trying to make amends in other ways.

All You Knead is love was the perfect introduction to The Cornish Cream Tea Summer series. It was a lovely read which I know I am always guaranteed with any book that Cressida writes. She has that unique talent to create spectacularly wonderful settings which almost become characters in themselves. She also finds a unique angle to base the series around be it canal boats, nature reservations, guest houses or pets and each one feels so different and special. Part one provided just enough plot and introduction of characters to keep the readers interested peeked and I thought a lot was covered given the constraints in relation to length when serialising a book. The tools are in place for Delilah to redeem herself and make a difference but will she use them wisely or will some curve balls be thrown her way? Will Charlie's business continue to grow from strength to strength as well as her love life? Given we ended on a little mini cliff hanger of sorts when Delilah is given some liberties I do hope she will make the best of it. Part two Beauty and the Yeast is published on March 19th and I am excited to see what is next in store.

Wonderful, i really enjoy this series and this wee short off didn't disappoint look forward to the next.

When a mistake causes Delilah and her best friend Clara to lose their jobs and breaks up their friendship Delilah decides to go and visit Charlie in Cornwall to get away from everything.
In Cornwall, Charlie welcomes Delilah and to thank her for her kindness Lila offers to help Charlie by working in the Cornish Cream Tea Bus, Gertie. But Delilah is impulsive and inclined to take risks, will Charlie regret taking her on?
Cornwall is described beautifully and I love the dynamic between Delilah and Charlie.

Lila is Charlie's cousin who surprises her by turning up out of the blue after a disaster in London with her best friend and job.



It safe to say drama follows Lila as an opportunity for the Cream Tea Bus to work with a BBC production arises and Lila is eager practically signing them up before asking Charlie properly!up



As Lila gets to grips working the bus, brushing shoulders with tv stars and many guys Lila wonders of maybe Cornwall can serve her life well like it has leading Charlie to Daniel and then they drop a huge bombshell on her, can she cope?



This series is one of my favourite ever discoveries and seeing Lila arrive and enjoy the area, uniqueness of the bus and the chance to be part of a filming set is great fun to read. If you enjoy Cornwall, food or baking and love stories this is a book for you a magical read I wish I could wander into myself and live in!



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing me to review this book for them!

An enjoyable and fun read that made me smile and root for the characters.
I liked the setting, the well thought cast of characters and the plot that flows.
I can't wait to read the next instalment.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

A welcome return ticket to the Cornish Cream Tea bus.

February in Porthgolow and cousin Delilah has left her disasters in London behind hoping for peace and quiet and to help with Charlie’s successful venture with Gertie the bus.. Before long Delilah is in the middle of another potential disaster when she promises the services of Gertie to a production company filming on location in Cornwall.

I love this series and look forward to reading the next instalment.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. I really enjoyed this book, the characters and made me yearn for the summer. Recommend

When Cressida said she would be taking us back to Cornwall I was overjoyed meeting Lila and the cast of Estelle has been a rollercoaster ride I cannot wait for part two and I will be properly reviewing on my blog.

Absolutely flipping made up to be returning to the world of Charlie and her bus, it was such a happy retreat for me and this new series based on Delilah her cousin is just as happy and fun. It’s as addictive as ever, Cressida knows how to draw you in and bring you along for the ride and my huge criticism- I have to wait for the next !!!

Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

I was so excited when I saw this book. I loved the Cornish Cream Tea Bus, and am so pleased that Gertie is back. Part One had me hooked from the start, and I can't wait for Part Two. It was nice to have Charlie, Daniel and Marmite back again, along with some of the characters from the Cornish village. Lila is a great new character, who I instantly warmed to, and I can't wait to see how her character and the story progresses in the subsequent parts...………….

A lovely return to Charlie and the Cornish Cream Tea Bus. I really enjoy this authors writing, the descriptions make me want to go back to Cornwall again, and find my own cream tea. Delilah seems to be a good new addition to the series and I look forward to see how she develops. My only disappointment as that we’ve got to wait for the rest of the story.

I loved it. I loved being back in Cornwall and on The Cornish Cream Tea Bus. I loved popping back to Charlie’s life as well as getting to know new character Deliah. I can’t wait for the rest of the book.

Part one! So nice to be reunited with Gertie the bus, Charlie and marmite and to be part of the Cornish cream tea bus next adventure! Loaded with lovable characters, Cornish sun and beaches and delectable offerings from the bus, a great start to the next adventure for Gertie and Charlie can’t wait to see what happens next to Lila and Daniel and Charlie’s relationship! Hurry up book two!
Thank you net galley for this early read x

I really, really love Cressida McLaughlin's novels. They're easy, enjoyable and fun reads that I just cannot stop reading! I loved this cover. It's sunshiney, full of colour and it makes me want to visit a place like that! I love the bunting, the boats on the choppy waters and the colourful looking houses. It makes such a pretty cover and draws you in.

In this first novella, we follow Charlie's cousin Delilah as she journeys down to Cornwall for a break away from London and her usual life. What I like about this novel is that there's involvement of characters from one of Cressida's other books and I love that it kind of carries on from there. Although this could easily be read as a standalone as it focuses more on Delilah than Charlie.

Delilah is a fun and interesting character, who seems to have some wild ways. It was an interesting start of what seems to be another great novel from this fab author. I can't wait to read the rest in the series! I was sad when I finished this, as it seems too quickly that it comes to an end!

Overall, it's a fun, easy read that I loved. Can't wait to read more about these characters and this idyllic sounding location. Thank you to the publisher for a chance to read an advance copy of this novel via Netgalley, which I have reviewed honestly.

This is a promising start to the second book set aboard Gertie, the Cornish Cream Tea Bus. I enjoyed it a lot, and look forward to reading the following three (I assume) parts.

Delilah is an interesting character, although a little irresponsible (leaving before the day is over on her first full day at the film set), she seems warm hearted and lovable. I really hope she will be able to keep her promise to herself to be more responsible with her cousin’s livelihood.

It’s lovely to return to the familiar place and people from the previous book in the series, though we haven’t seen a huge amount of them so far.

If you like a fun summer romance, this looks like it’s set to be a good one.

I was given a free copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

I absolutely loved the Cream Tea bus series and this is the first part in a new series featuring the delightful double decker café that tours round Cornwall and attends food festivals.
There is a new setting for this series which I really enjoyed and could picture the settings as a mix between Poldark and the Regency scene in Notting Hill.
We went for a meal on a Double Decker bus at Christmas and all the lovely images from this book were in my head whilst we were eating.
Delilah is Charlies cousin and she invites herself to stay after a disastrous time in London. You do wonder what disasters Lila might leave in her trail. I can't wait to get the next book in this series and see what adventures are in store.

This is the first book in the sequel to The Cornish Cream Tea book. It definitely needs to be read as part of the series. This installment introduces us to Lila, Charlie's Cousin.
Lila is very impulsive, and acts first, and only thinks later when she realizes that she has made a big mistake. She is running away from her latest mistake in London, where she has lost her job, and her best friend.
She decides to visit Charlie in Cornwall, where she is happily running her Cream tea shop, on Gertie, her beloved vintage bus. Before long, she is making changes and taking risks that Charlie won't necessarily agree with.
This book is perfect for a cold and dreary Winter's day. Although the book is set in February, the coffee, cream teas. and the cakes give the book a warm and cosy feel. The location of Cornwall is idyllic, and for me, it is a perfect, feel-good setting for this book.
I did not instantly warm to the character of Lila, As I was reading the book, I was just waiting for her to inadvertently cause trouble for Charlie. This could be intentional of course, as I'm now waiting to see what happens next to the Cream Tea bus.
If you liked the first book, then you will definitely love this one. I'm really looking forward to reading the next part of this book.
Thank you to Netgalley and the Publisher for my ARC.