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Rosie's Travelling Tea Shop is a fun story about friendship, new beginnings, romance and festivals. Rosie and her husband have split and she is leaving their home to go, where? After having a bit too much to drink, she buys a pink caravan named Poppy and heads out on the festival circuit. She meets Aria and they form a fast friendship supporting one another, giving advice, sharing laughs and working together to develop their businesses. Along the way, Rosie meets Oliver online. He is part of a forum that Rosie uses to learn more about living in a caravan. She also meets Max, a handsome vegan who is also on the festival circuit and parks right near them. He is attracted to Rosie and wants to take care of her. She thinks she is in love with Oliver. Will the real man or the online man be the one to win her heart.
This story is a lot of fun. As Rosie gets used to living in Poppy and running her business she makes mistakes and gets into humorous situations that had me laughing out loud. I loved Aria (I already read her story) and how she helps Rosie and befriends her. They both have some baggage that they eventually share and they become sisters of the heart. There are all sorts of secondary characters they meet along the way that make this nomad life interesting and enjoyable. This is a story about people who are trying to start anew. They make mistakes, but are able to rely on others to help them. Trust is something that some people give too easily and in this story, Rosie learns that, but it is a good lesson and fortunately, there was no harm done, except to her emotions, but she learns too. I enjoyed this story and although it was not perfect, it was an enjoyable read and I will definitely read more in this series.
Tea shops and books are best enjoyed together! This was a fun read, I was given Rosie’s Traveling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.
An easy, feel-good read. I liked hearing about the tea shop. Reminded me of Psalm for the Wild built if that was chick lit. Rosie was an interesting main character but she could have used a bit more character development. She acted a little childish.
Rosie's Travelling Tea Shop by Rebecca Raisin is a winner.
The story is about Rosie embarking on the trip of a lifetime, and the chance to change her life! With Poppy, her new-found travelling tea shop in tow, nothing could go wrong, could it…?
Quite enjoyable, well written and great characters. Highly recommend.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.
After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.
I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.
Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.
This is my second Rebecca Raisin book. I like her writing alright, she is very descriptive, which I appreciate. I liked the characters in this book, and the idea of traveling from festival to festival, letting the sun guide you along. The Van Lifers sounded like a fun life! Rosie grew as a character, and I definitely appreciated that. The rest of the book fell a little flat for me. It passed the time just fine, but I wasn’t dying to find out what happens next. I pretty much predicted the whole book immediately. I hate when there is a Jason Momoa character in the book. I didn’t watch that show, and that isn’t my type. Why does everyone default to him? Also, I felt like Rosie could be a little too clueless at time, for as strong of a person as she was. The romance was definitely missing from this book for me. Maybe it wasn’t classified as a romance? It was definitely more chic lit-y.
Bottom Line: It was a sweet read that passed the time just fine.
**I received a copy of Rosie’s Traveling Tea Shop from Netgalley in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are of my own.**
This is a wonderful book, Rosie is a great character and her story is lovely. The added benefit of the delicious things she makes is just lovely.
I recommend this book to anyone who likes a great story, with strong characters and fabulous scenery. It may make you hungry however, and it may make you decide to up sticks and go travelling.
This was an amazing book, and i couldnt put it down.
One day shes married, the next shes single and then has a camper van Poppy so she goes travelling around the UK. This book makes you want to give up your job and go travelling, who wouldnt.
Brilliant read.
I have always been a huge fan of Rebeccas writing. You may have seen not long ago I reviewed Aria's Travelling Book Shop written by the same author which was amazing. However, that was the book which came after this one.
I am very disappointed in myself as I read them in the wrong order so I already knew the outcome from reading the second book first. Boo. My fault. Don't make the same mistake as me read them in order.
This book focuses on Rosie, recently going through a divorce. This is her new start and adventure with her travelling tea shop. Along the way two men emerge. Ollie & Max... Max is another traveller and loves to wind Rosie up and is very kind. Ollie is an online friend, but everything is not as it seems. Who will she choose? Ollie or Max?
A beautiful story. Where it all began... Leads perfectly into book two (Aria's Travelling Book Shop). Beautifully written. We get to see how Rosie and Aria became best friends. I'd love to see more in this series. It's different, interesting. An escape. Parts had me laughing out loud. A well deserved four stars from me. Highly recommend.
Delightful and uplifting story with a British flair! It was really enjoyable to read. Since finishing Tea Shop, I’ve gone on to read more of Raisin’s fiction. Her voice is happy and escapist.
How have I not read a Rebecca Raisin book before! I instantly fell in love with the characters and the style of writing. It was lovely to go on a trip round Great Britain without leaving my armchair. Rosie and Aria make a great team, who wouldn’t want friends like these in their life. Can’t wait to read more books by Rebecca Raisin.
Many thanks to Rebecca Raisin and Netgalley for this e book edition.
I enjoyed this book. Although not a taxing read, the story had a real feel-good feeling. The story was predictable. A great holiday read.
This is a story about Rosie, who buys a campervan, while drinking the night that her husband leaves her for another woman.
I loved the friendship with Aria, they were so sweet. And I loved that Rosie had a tea shop and Aria had a bookshop.
This book had a wonderful and warm feel to it. But I did feel like there was something missing, that’s why it wasn’t a 5 stars.
And this was the first book that I read by this author, and I can definitely see myself picking up something more from this author.
TW: Cheating, dead of a loved one
I absolutely loved this book, so much so that I have persuaded my WI book club to include it as one of their reads this year.
The book starts with Rosie having a brilliant career at a Michelin star restaurant, married to a man she thinks is the one for her. However she is always at work, always tired and does not really have many friends. One night (her birthday) she comes home to find her husband's bags packs and him telling he is leaving her for someone else and what is more it's all her fault as she is no fun any more. What a great guy he is!
His departure is the catalyst for her to change her life for the better. That's when Poppy comes into her life and Rosie finally finds the courage to do something she's longed to do, hit the road and open a travelling teashop. The people she meets along the way are colourful characters, free from the stress of a 9 to 5 job, but the community they create is open and friendly - well most of them anyway. With a few twists along the way Rosie will get her happy ever after and the book gives the reader a lovely cosy journey towards that. With a travelling book shop next door, what's not to love about Rosie's travelling tea shop, books, tea, cake and a bit of romance. 5 stars from me.
I absolutely loved this book. The character Rosie is so lovable and I really wanted things to get better for her as shes been through a lot.
The author has written this book so well as it really captures the readers attention and draws you in until you have read that last page.
A beautiful little story.
This is a good modern romance. I expected more though from reading the synopsis. The storyline was fairly predictable.
A lovely ride...in typical Rebecca Raisin style!
**OMG! I cannot believe that these reviews haven't been done! I am so sorry they are so late!!!**
Funny, clever and full of heart. Another fabulous book by Rebecca that I couldn't put down and recommended to everyone.
A traveling tea shop. I was interested in the idea of a business on wheels. I liked the characters. So many different reasons for the lifestyle. At first I thought it was just to escape, but saw it become a place to belong. The catfish story line was fun. I admit I was taken in by it! A light refreshing read. A good book to read with a great cup of tea!
I don't usually choose this type of book as I find them a little too sweet and predictable but felt in the mood for something light hearted. This one was really quite good and although it had the standard happy ending I felt the characters had some real depth to them.