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Summer at Rachel’s Pudding Pantry

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I have read the previous 2 books in this series and i enjoyed them, but this final book fell short for me.

I didnt enjoy the run up to the wedding, the drama with Tom and him questioning whether they should get married at all, and where they were going to live and i didnt like Eves story as it not only was out of character, it totally ruined the storyline.

It fely rushed and not in line with the previous 2 books. I was just left disappointed. Sorry.

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Summer at Rachel's Pudding Pantry is a fun story with so kih happening with the upcoming wedding, ex partners trying their luck one last time before I Do's are finally said.

It was fun to meet again with some of the familiar characters and see their stories evolve.

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Another lighthearted and entertaining story in this series. It's always great to meet again the characters and I found this book entertaining and engrossing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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So excited when I got this ARC, the third in the pudding pantry series, a series I adore, it gives me the warm fuzzies, it’s such a heartwarming series. This is set around the wedding of Rachel and Tom, I loved the opening of the book, sets the scene and level for the rest of the story, it’s just fantastic. Great to be back with these characters, so cute that you want to be part of their community too. I will warn you, you always end up hungry reading these books. I am still hopeful for further books in this series, I do love it so much. But if this is the last, what a fitting way to end, full of love and warmth.

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

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Thank you to netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. I had previously read Rachel's pudding pantry and really enjoyed getting to know the characters so it was great to revisit them again and I hope there is more to come. A lovely, lighthearted read with mouthwatering recipes interwoven throughout.

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Another lovely tale set in the lovely Northumbrian countryside. Plenty of interest. But I still find characters starting sentences with “hah” very awkward!

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I really enjoyed the first two books in this series so was excited to read this third instalment. Unfortunately for me it fell a little flat, I didn't enjoy Eve's storyline within it and overall I felt it lacked some of the warmth of the previous books.

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Summer at Rachel’s Pudding Pantry by Caroline Roberts is the third in the Pudding Pantry series.
As you read this you feel like you are back with friends and family. This is about the upcoming marriage of Rachel and Tom. As you read this book you want to be a member of this group.
The Hen do to start off the book was fabulous. What a great time.
Everyone is here for the big event as well as the delicious foods they always have around them.
There are bumps in the road on the way to the big day.
Thank you to NetGalley and Caroline Roberts for the ARC copy. This is my personal review for the ARC.

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From the very first book in this series I was hooked so I was so excited to get reading this and oh boy it was everything I wanted and more.
Again the same characters where involved in this which is brilliant because you cant help but love them all. Rachel was my favourite she is so down to earth, friendly and cheerful even when she is upset.
Rachel and her mother would go out of their way to help anyone. I just wanted everything to work out for them as they deserve so much happiness. Oh and not to mention they are amazing bakers/chefs honestly the food I read throughout this book made my mouth water and the author has described them so well you could just taste them and smell them.. fantastic!
I have my fingers crossed that there will be another book in this series! You will definitely read this book with a smile on your face. Oh and it is such an easy book to read.. a pure delight!

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We return to Primrose farm where the pudding pantry is located. This is the third book in the series and I am hoping there will be another. We catch up with all the usual delightful characters but we mainly focus on the run up to Tom and Rachel's wedding. There are a few will they won't they moments throughout the story, so you really need to grab yourself a copy to see if they do or dont manage to tie the not. This is a lovely series, so I recommend reading them all in order. There is also the treat of the recipes within the story.

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Another 5* book from Caroline Roberts. I have loved all the books in the Pudding Club series, which it’s best to read in order, and this one doesn’t disappoint. . Following Rachel and Tom as they prepare for their wedding is a fabulous way to escape and enjoy the summer. What I also love about this series is that Caroline pops in recipes which look amazing. Easy to read with wonderful characters that become like family over the different books I wholeheartedly recommend this book.

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Loved reuniting with these characters. Very easy to read as I just wanted to see what happened as there was plenty of secrets that were just waiting to be unravelled. Enjoyed how you felt part of the story and this wonderful community.

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I did enjoy this book but having read the first 2 and LOVED them I was a little disappointed. Im not sure i can out my finger on why but I just didn’t feel the same connection with the characters as I had done previously

It was an enjoyable summer read but I didn’t love it this time round

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A welcome return to the Pudding Pantry at Primrose Farm and to some more excellent recipes - all calorie free!

As Rachel and Tom's wedding date looms, Rachel's best friend Eve and her husband Ben are having relationship problems, Rachel misses her Dad and this leads to misunderstandings between her and Tom. The path to the wedding is starting to crumble.

This sweet story runs effortlessly between drama and romance. A cosy read to be taken with tea and cake.

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The third book in the series and is lovely to revisit Primrose Farm and all the characters previously depicted. I think it would still stand alone if the previous two books haven't been read but having read them it is difficult for me to judge.

This book sees Rachel and Tom about to get married with all the dramas, misunderstandings, self doubts, trials and tribulations one expects in this series. Will they, won't they ..... the reader is on the journey with them and although somewhat predictable at times is still an enjoyable summery read with some sunny escapism plus lots of yummy bakes to drool over virtually. As previously a few recipes included with a summer theme.

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The third book in the series and back to Rachel and Tom and leading up to their wedding. It's nice to have the comfort and familiarity of old characters. The books always create a cosy, inviting atmosphere which draws you in. And the bonus of recipes included too! Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

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I do so enjoy these family, cosy stories. The characters always seem so real that they feel like part of me extended family. This story was just as good, with the ups and downs of life with a lovely conclusion. Brilliant bit of escapism in the current pandemic.

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This is the third book in the Rachel’s Pudding Pantry series and having read the first two books I was so excited to read Summer at Rachel’s Pudding Pantry - which is based at their home, Primrose Farm. I absolutely love the characters; they stay with you and you get so involved in their lives - I can't wait to hear what happens next!

Over the past few years, Rachel and her family have been through some very tough and tragic times. Summer at Rachel’s Pudding Pantry shows us how well the Pudding Pantry has continued to thrive through the hard work and determination of Rachel and her Mum (and the adorable Maisy!), despite some people trying to ruin everything they have done to build up their business and make it the success it is today. We learnt a lot more about Rachel's best friend Eve and I feel we know her so much better now which is lovely. Eve helped create a wonderful hen do for Rachel which sounded incredible! And she also made Rachel's wedding dress which was so very special and a wonderful surprise for Rachel.

Rachel and Tom have been key characters throughout the books and in this book, they have their amazing wedding and an absolutely beautiful day it was too. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for them as Mr and Mrs!

I loved all the mouth-watering recipes and look forward to trying some of them out! Such a lovely inclusion in the book.

Caroline Roberts has such a lovely warm writing style that draws you straight into the storyline - I did not want the story to end and I am very much hoping that there is going to be a book four, and five and six! I would love to visit Rachel’s Pudding Pantry at Primrose Farm!

An absolutely five star read, which will leave you smiling, and off to the kitchen to make up some of the delicious recipes included!

This review is based on a NetGalley ARC provided in exchange for an honest, unbiased opinion.

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Rachel's life isn't easy but she tackles everything with a typical northern practicality.

It was lovely to return to the Pudding Pantry and see Rachel and the rest of the cast. This time it's summer and the run up to Rachel and Tom's wedding.

As you'd expect Rachel has a few ups and downs to contend with - from the local gossip mill to her flaky ex. And all the usual farming trials and tribulations.

Caroline Roberts has a lovely style of writing which is chatty and down to earth. I loved the cameo from Emma at the Chocolate Shop by the Sea too - another series I'd recommend.

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As usual in my reviews, I will not rehash the plot - there are plenty of other reviews like that out there if that's what you are looking for (but why bother to read a book if someone's already told you what happens??)

I've read and enjoyed the previous two books in the "Pudding Pantry" series, and so felt cosily at home revisiting Primrose Farm and environs, and meeting the cast of familiar characters again. The book can be read as a standalone though, as there is enough detail to flesh out the characters and their various backgrounds.

We left Rachel and Tom deciding to get married at the end of the last book, so it will come as no surprise to learn that this latest novel has plenty of wedding preparation activities going on. Rachel's hen "do" sounds fun, and there's lots of wedding planning going on too - well enough described for us to picture the scene.

As in the other two books, there are plenty of descriptive scenes involving tasty morsels to tempt the tastebuds - so much so that I can almost feel myself putting on weight in anticpation! A nice touch is the inclusion of recipes for some of the said treats - I haven't tried them out so far, but might give a couple of them a go over the summer months.

I'm sure there will be other books in this series, and look forward to catching up on future developments!

This is an ideal book to lift the spirits, so was an enjoyable read during a recent spell of bad weather!

My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.

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