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btpbookclub's review
4.0
This was a buddy read with Mel from Melanie’s Reads and it is a short, light and easy read. Book one in the Rabbits Leap series. A brilliant start to the series and one I cannot wait to continue reading. Main character Mel has her own coffee shop in this small town but soon find herself under threat by a coffee machine in the local pub. Local pub owner Tony is trying to save his pub and clear his debts.
These two main characters soon find themselves in a fake engagement when Mel’s mother turns up unannounced. In a love-hate relationship will they both be able to keep up the pretence? Will Tony be able to save his pub and Mel keep her cafe running? A happy ending or a disaster? A perfect, short escapism of a read. A well deserved four stars from me. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead for this series.
These two main characters soon find themselves in a fake engagement when Mel’s mother turns up unannounced. In a love-hate relationship will they both be able to keep up the pretence? Will Tony be able to save his pub and Mel keep her cafe running? A happy ending or a disaster? A perfect, short escapism of a read. A well deserved four stars from me. I look forward to seeing what lies ahead for this series.
mysticforestcrafts's review against another edition
5.0
I grabbed this book completely in a whim without reading the synopsis or anything more than the title and a glance at the cover.
Pros:
I didn’t know the book was based in the UK so I had a moment when I started noticing phrases were different as was formatting but it was well written and once acclimated to the differences (single quotes for talking double quotes for quoting) it was very enjoyable.
I don’t always enjoy the fake dating trope. Here it really worked for me. It wasn’t just trying to show up an ex or a friend this was about trying to be self protective but not really knowing how to do it effectively. Seeing the characters learn to communicate better, understand themselves and each other as well as run businesses made everything feel “true-to-life messy” and beautiful for its reality.
Cons:
I want to see a bit more resolution between mother and daughter. There are years of hurts to move past and so much to learn about each other.
Pros:
I didn’t know the book was based in the UK so I had a moment when I started noticing phrases were different as was formatting but it was well written and once acclimated to the differences (single quotes for talking double quotes for quoting) it was very enjoyable.
I don’t always enjoy the fake dating trope. Here it really worked for me. It wasn’t just trying to show up an ex or a friend this was about trying to be self protective but not really knowing how to do it effectively. Seeing the characters learn to communicate better, understand themselves and each other as well as run businesses made everything feel “true-to-life messy” and beautiful for its reality.
Cons:
I want to see a bit more resolution between mother and daughter. There are years of hurts to move past and so much to learn about each other.
cecilialoina's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
prettynerdy3's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol, Death, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gaslighting, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, and Pedophilia
taisie22's review
3.0
Mel has opened a coffee shop in Devonshire, but pub owner Tony has installed a coffee machine that threatens her new business. Tony is desperate to bring new business to his flailing pub. The two negotiate for Mel to help Tony learn to cook if he'll act as her boyfriend since her mother is coming for a visit and expects her to have a significant other.
It's a cute story. I love the setting in the small village of Rabbits Leap (or Rabbit's Leap, I was never quite sure). Mel and Tony are a fun couple; he's more of a playboy and she's not really looking for romance, but they fit pretty well together. And the secondary couples are eccentric in the manner one would expect for a small English village. It's a fun read.
It's a cute story. I love the setting in the small village of Rabbits Leap (or Rabbit's Leap, I was never quite sure). Mel and Tony are a fun couple; he's more of a playboy and she's not really looking for romance, but they fit pretty well together. And the secondary couples are eccentric in the manner one would expect for a small English village. It's a fun read.
lina_reads's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5