I did like this book and the overall story. Betty and Miles were doomed from the beginning being stuck in the same cottage. PUMPKIN giving attitude to Miles from the start is just gold and he definitely deserves it!!! The side eyes pumpkin gave is just perfect and will be forever my favorite character! I gave this book only three starts because it felt rushed with too much information but also not enough details about her sister. I wished her story was included more or maybe this is becoming a series?
I will definitely recommend this book for anyone who wants a quick romantic read.

what a cozy story! i loved these characters and the tension between them. the animals absolutely finish up this cute little family, and i cannot help but love the community this is set in. i really enjoyed this!

thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

The book made me smile and laugh so much! The Cosy Croissant Café is such a heartwarming story about love, friendship, and enjoying life's simple pleasures. Enjoying these simple pleasures can bring great happiness and fulfillment. It’s often the little things that make all the difference.

If you are looking to escape to a charming seaside village, then this book is for you! Such a lovely lovely read. Make sure you have some croissants to eat while reading this lovely book!

Jane Linfoot's The Cosy Croissant Café whisks readers away to Boathouse Cottage, which was meant to be a peaceful sanctuary for Betty and her charming rescue Shetland pony, Pumpkin. However, peace is shattered when her sister's marriage falls apart, making the family cottage in St. Aidan a valuable pawn in a bitter divorce. Betty finds herself in an unexpected battle with her new, unwanted flatmate: Miles, her brother-in-law's best friend.

Miles is undeniably gorgeous and a wonderfully talented pastry chef, but Betty can't afford to be distracted by his charm or his delectable "croissant campaign." Yet, as the story unfolds, Betty starts to realize that perhaps aligning with the talented baker offers more advantages than resisting the sweet temptation he and his pastries present. This delightful read combines a charming setting with a compelling conflict, promising a story where unlikely alliances lead to unexpected delights.

The title really grasped my attention but to be honest the actual book.. not so much.
we got Betty who is staying at her sister cottage with her pony. then we got miles who so happens to also be staying at the cottage. There is history between them two.
One thing that didn't do it foe me was the fact that I didn't connect with the characters at all.
Nothing really truly happened at all.

~Thanks to NetGalley and One More Chapter for the chance to read the ARC

A cosy beach read! I really enjoyed meeting Miles and the lovely quirky Betty (as well as her pony, Pumpkin). I enjoyed the development of their summer business and how they finally started to like each other! I did feel I had read the book before though so not sure if it is similar to another or if it is second in a series.

Such a delightful cozy read. The characters are great and I really enjoyed the plotting. This is a must-read!

3 stars

I chose this book based on the cover because I thought it was cute!
We follow Betty ander her pony Pumpkin who move into the Boathouse (her sisters property) of a small-town. However, *surprise* someone is already living there!
Her sister's husband told Miles his best friend, he could stay at the house as well. And Miles is a very attractive guy, who also knows how to bake! However Betty is not looking for a new relationship...

From the start of the book, you already know how it's going to end. At first Miles and Betty do not really get along, and try to find a way to live together in the house. Eventually, and obviously they end up falling for each other in a cute HEA. Personally for me it all took too long, and then the ending was too fast. Also I didn't like how Betty was this really quirky person who wore multiple layers of clothes and fairy wings. Being quirky is fine, but wearing fairy wings as a 28 year old is kinda questionable.

But if you are looking for an easy, cute, predicatble love story, this one is for you!

This was a ok read though not one I could really get in to.
I couldn’t connect in any way to the main characters🤷🏼‍♀️
Where was the chemistry?????
Than you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Betty and Pumpkin (her Shetland Pony) have to move, luckily Betty's sister has a cottage in St. Aiden and is letting her stay for the summer. Then she finds she has to share the cottage with Miles, her brother-in-law's best friend. When her sister's marriage starts falling apart, Betty is stuck with Miles as no one wants to give an inch on the cottage. This was the most delightful read, you are rooting for Betty and Miles from the beginning and watching them come together was so much fun. There is laughter, tears, and as always embarrassing moments that make you laugh out loud.

This was an entertaining and charming read and I mostly enjoyed it. I loved the summer atmosphere, the setting of Cornwall (which is always my favourite), and the characters were likable, but I also felt that their chemistry was a bit forced and there wasn’t much excitement or connection between them and their dialogues could be a bit stiff and forced. Since it was a forced proximity situation and slow burn romance I expected more tension and more flirting. Overall, this was a charming summer read and the ending was satisfactory and the recipes at the end are a nice bonus.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a heartwarming, delightful book. I enjoyed it from the very first page!

Romcom small town romance!
Super cozy read. Can be read relaxed on your couch or laying by the beach.

This is enemies to lovers. Feel good escape. Pick this summery read up.

The chemistry wasn't my favorite but it was overall enjoyable.

Sadly this was a dull and boring book. I was expecting a fun romcom with lots of chemistry between the characters but this was not that.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc.

Cute cosy read, who doesn't love a pony called pumpkin. Lovely characters and setting. Great sottingbon a beach weekend read.

"Boathouse cottage was meant to be a sanctuary for Betty and her beloved rescue Shetland pony, Pumpkin…"

Oh but this book was fun.
Betty arrives in Cornwall to escape, but it is not quite the retreat she expected.
This books is cosy, you know what will happen at the end but the journey is such fun. Great setting, brilliant characters (who are in other books by Jane Linfoot which makes the setting much more real somehow)
And the food description is lush! Who could not love a book about ponies, the beach and baking!

I do love a good Jane Linfoot book and this one might be up there with one of my favourites, Lovely characters and a lovely setting. I adored Pumpkin and must say there is some very good tension. Absolute perfection!

This was such a cute fun cosy weekend read. Pumpkin the pony was a character I didn't know I needed in my life.
Having not read any of Jane's books previously I will certainly be seeking out more.

Croissants, ponies and sexual tension equals perfection! This book was so cute and cozy! I can’t recommend it enough! Cozy town, quick witted banter, fun flirting and add sweet Pumpkin!!! A fun cozy masterpiece! Easy 5 stars ⭐️

This book was exactly what I needed - cozy, comforting, and full of charm. If you're looking for a feel-good escape with a sprinkle of romance and a whole lot of baked goods, this one’s for you.

I really loved Betty as a main character. She’s got this quiet strength and vulnerability that made her so easy to root for. Her connection with her rescue Shetland pony, Pumpkin, was adorable and gave the story a wholesome, heartwarming touch. And let’s talk about Miles—the pastry chef with a knack for making irresistible croissants and getting under Betty’s skin. Their banter was delightful and the slow-burn tension between them had me smiling like a fool.

The St Aidan setting was beautifully described. It made me want to pack up and move to a little seaside town immediately. And while the storyline had its emotional beats (family drama, grief, healing), it was never heavy-handed. It balanced the sweet and the serious really well.

The only reason it’s not a full 5 stars for me is because there were a few moments that dragged just a touch, but honestly? I didn’t mind lingering in this world a bit longer. Between the cozy cottage, the mouthwatering pastries, and the blossoming romance, I felt like I was wrapped up in a warm blanket with a cup of tea in hand.