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Summer at Rachel’s Pudding Pantry

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This is the 3rd in a series (so far). Rachel has now fallen in love with another local farmer, who has helped her and her family with farming emergencies. Unfortunately, his ex-wife makes a re-appearance, and tries to make him revise their divorce settlement.
Unfortunately, the farmer is a very private person, and neglects to tell Rachel about this, until one of the locals cottons on, and tells Rachel. She is devastated, and thinks her is going to get back with his first wife. She starts to stop the plans for their wedding, and nearly collapses with grief. Her grandmother, gives her the sensible advice, to ask him directly what is going on.
Luckily, alls well that ends well, and their wedding day is perfect. Again, lots of recipes, lots of wonderful characters, including a new male friend for her mother, and her daughter's father, tries to muscle in on the wedding, but fails miserably.
Another triumph for this author.

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I liked this book but felt it was so much about poor and lost communication than happy times. I know the wedding was the focus but didn’t get the joyous planning I wanted rather than the relationships that went wrong. I read it all but didn’t get the same happiness as the previous book

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The third book in the pudding pantry series and I adored it just as much as the previous two. A lovely story and one you will want to curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate.

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This was my second "Pudding Pantry" book. I so much enjoy this series! It is heart-warming and feel-good with a fierce protagonist that runs a farm! I would say that this book's theme is communication and how important it is for relationships. Lovely and cozy.

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A good sequel to the pudding pantry novels. I enjoyed this although I had forgotten that the Written speech from each character annoys me - people just don’t speak like that! However a good weave of stories and nice to follow the characters to the wedding! Thanks for a good read

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Great third instalment of the Pudding Pantry. Really enjoyable with an emotional ending. I was moved to tears several times in the last few chapters! Heart warming and engaging. Great to meet old characters and new. I hope this isn’t the end!

Thank you Netgalley.

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Another heartwarming tale from Rachel’s Pudding Pantry. A story of love, secrets and misunderstandings. Full of warmth and of course lovely puddings!

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Nice to be back at the pudding pantry. Familiar characters who are yet again fun to read. New dramas and adventures. The book is fun and light, great for a sit in the sun in the garden. As with the previous book, it’s easy to get into. The only issue I have with this book is the dialogue between the characters feels very un-natural at times. Nobody speaks like that to each other. It doesn’t really detract from the story or book in any way, you just find yourself becoming aware of it and not as lost in the book at times.
Still very much worth a read.

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The perfect follow up book in the Pudding Pantry series.
Rachel and Tom are engaged to be married, however money is tight so the wedding needs to be on a budget. Things don't run smoothly in the run up to the wedding and Rachel is wondering if Tom is regretting his decision for them to marry. Along with Rachel's best friend, Eve, having marriage troubles of her own, will it all.be smooth sailing.
Perfect summer read with some real tear jerker moments.

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Will they or wont they? Another great sequel. There are secrets and someone looking to cause upset. Can Rachel overcome all these hurdles? I adore these books, so heartwarming and comfortable. You wont be disappointed.

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I've read all the book in the pudding pantry series and have loved them all, Summer at Rachel's Pudding Pantry is a beautiful, heartwarming story, I absolutely loved it.

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Such a feel good read the Pudding Pantry collection is.
We are back here in the run up to Rachel and Toms wedding . Leading up to this point Rachel has had people putting nasty reviews on different sites. Since her mum and Rachel opened the Pudding Pantry it's been going from strength to strength and this is the last thing she needs there is also rumours going round about Rachel and another man which Tom is furious about. Eve her best friends is also having troubles of her own. There are many obstacles to get over before this wedding happens.But will Rachel get the day she deserves .
Brilliant book
Thanks NetGalley

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Many thanks to Netgalley, Harper Collins UK and One More Chapter for my copy. This is the third in the delightful Pudding Pantry series - lovely easy reads set in the beautiful Northumbrian countryside. I enjoyed this one as much as the previous books; great characters and gentle yet emotional story lines that keep you wanting to read more. A light and fun summer read.
My only criticism is an error that stood out for me: apparently in this book Rachel is twenty six, and Maisy is six, but earlier in the book we learn that Rachel was pregnant at seventeen... Is it just me or does the maths not add up here?! It's only a minor thing but just thought I'd flag it up.

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This is the 3rd book in this series by Caroline Roberts and it did not disappoint me.
Just what I needed, a bit of light relief.
It is the weekend before the wedding of Rachel and Tom. The story focus*s on family, friends and love. Iove reading all about these two and the characters are very likeable and charming.

Suberbly written and absorbing.
Thanks to #NetGalley for the advance copy for an honest review.

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A great follow up on a fantastic story. Such a warm lovely story. A real hug in a book.
Lovely to read about how the relationship between Rachel and Tom Has led to a wedding.

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I was so excited to delve into the third book in this series and catch up with all the characters!
I have to say this book did not disappoint at all!
There was some testing times for Rachel and Tom in parts which had me reading chapter after chapter to get to the end and find out if they got married or not!
If you enjoyed the first two you’ll love this one.
I also love the added touch of the recipes throughout!

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Having read the first two. books in the series I was very excited to start this one.

We find Rachel and Tom planning their wedding and the villagers at the height of excitement. Due to a case of Chinese whispers things get a bit side tracked as Rachel's relationship with Tom is tested. Will they manage to reach the aisle on time and in one piece?

I adore these books. Perfect escapism for this current time. I actually 're read the Chritsmas one before starting this one and I lost myself in Rachel's world for a good few days. The little recipes at the start of chapters are brilliant. I have cooked the blueberry muffins this weekend in honour of the book.

I really hope there will be a fourth book with maybe a new addition to the family.

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Just what you need on a wet summer's day. The characters warm your heart and they begin to feel like family. An easy read where it can switch off and relax.

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A well written book.. great plot and believable characters. I highly recommend this book. I received an advance ebook from the publisher and this is my unbiased review.

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Light frothy and wonderfully easy to read. Perfect escapism on s summer’s day. The story and characters are twee and predictable and the outcome as expected but I enjoyed it. I now need cake and Prosecco.

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