Be ready to be pulled in and captivated until the end.
As the story progressed I just couldn’t put it down, I loved it.
I would love to work here in this cafe among such wonderful people. All the characters are lovable (well nearly all!) and the author brings them all to life in a way not all authors can. As you read the story you can hear how the characters speak and can envisage how they look and their mannerisms.

There may be a few predictable moments, as you would expect from this genre of book however what I really liked was that it wasn’t a case of everything going swimmingly as soon as the main character, Katie, got settled in a new area, there were teething problems and speed bumps along the way for her, as there is in the real world.
I loved the heartwarming community feel this book has, bringing everyone together as well as being kind hearted, eco friendly and charitable.
Some books have a tendency to be a bit repetitive and really draw out some aspects of the story, not giving up its secrets until the end but this one was really on point. There was no ‘fluff’ filling out the plot, just a great story line.
What’s more, I loved the ending, it wrapped the story up so well. I want to read more! I want to stay in this little village and hear more tales from the characters.

I feel that the author isn’t just telling a story, through her characters and the things they face and the way they deal with the challenges that life throws at them, she is speaking to her audience, telling them it’s okay if you have problems, there is a way back to positivity, a way to deal with the past. Thank you Rosie Chambers for a fantastic read, would recommend to all, I will be looking out for more by this author.

Thank you to Netgallery, the publishers and most importantly the author, for the chance to read this book, in exchange for an honest review.

An adorable, heartwarming read, full of fabulous characters. I adored Katie and the community cafe, there were such A wonderful cast of supporting Characters too. I found it a bit questionable that she would jump straight into a new relationship after the last ones issues, but I still really enjoyed the story. It’s set in Cornwall too so that’s always a win for me. Great summer fun read.

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

This is a cozy, heartwarming book (with a little bit of sadness mixed in.) I enjoyed this book, but I didn't absolutely love it.

I loved this book. Nice easy Summer reading. I liked Katie as a main character and I love the idea of a community cafe that does volunteer work and has social evenings. Really I would like to run a cafe like that, especially by the beach.! I lost myself imagining it was me

A great selection of supporting characters - loved Agatha and would like to have heard more about her, also loved Talia. I felt there were many supporting characters who could have a book of their own!

Really enjoyable - read in a day! My only (minor) criticism was that the love affair exploded very quickly and I know that coming from a difficult relationship it wouldn’t be that easy to trust again so quickly.

Katie’s Cornish Kitchen by Rosie Chambers was a heart-warming tale of friendship, faith and learning to forgive in order to move forwards in life. I’d be lying if I said that the cover of this sweet story hadn’t played a part in drawing me in, because it absolutely did, and who could blame me, really, when the cover looks like that?! It’s just gorgeous, and so inviting, it truly makes me want to leap into it and start my very own life in Perrinby beside the sea. The cover depicts a warm and attractive café right on the coast, which is exactly what we’re treated to within the pages and if, like me, you’re perhaps partial to a cosy, fixer-upper story with plenty of friendship and romance mixed in, then Katie’s Cornish Kitchen will be the perfect read for you, I promise.
Katie’s Cornish Kitchen by Rosie Chambers is a delicious way to explore the Cornish village of Perrinby alongside Rosie’s leading lady, Katie Campbell. The setting for this story was such a pleasure to wrap oneself up in, and it ticked all of those things that I adore so much in a seaside-set story. From the welcoming, vibrant community of Perrinby to the delicious food and adorable interior of the café which Katie takes on, there was so much that brought this village to life on the page. The author creates a world which is entirely believable, and a place which evokes a real sense of community spirit where help is always readily available and a friendly ear always ready to listen. It’s safe to say that life in Perrinby is desirable, and is the perfect place for Katie’s story to unravel.
Katie’s Cornish Kitchen is all about picking oneself up, dusting oneself off and beginning again, and it’s a relatable theme to go with because I think everyone has had to do this at least once in their life. It focuses on Katie’s transformation after she is jilted by her fiancé Dom, when he chooses to remain in Ibiza following his stag-do, to follow his music career dreams, rather than returning home to become Katie’s husband. This is, of course, the ultimate turning point for Katie, because not only does she have to unpick her own wedding plans, but she is forced to consider the truth behind her and Dom’s relationship, and to face her not only Dom’s faults, but her own, too. A heart-breaking thing for any woman to have to do, but a life-changing one nevertheless. This is the moment Katie can reassess her life, choose which direction she wants to head in next, and figure out what it is that she really wants from life, and from a potential partner.
I feel like this is a really inspiring story as well as being entertaining. Rosie Chambers is showing her readers that even when life gets tough, don’t give up, keep going, because who knows what’s waiting around the corner? It’s an uplifting message and it certainly shines through in Katie’s journey of self-discovery and self-love. Rosie Chambers highlights the positives further, in the arrival of new friends in Perrinby, as well as support and encouragement when Katie needs it most. The sense of community was another powerful theme within this book, that of which only intensified the obvious importance of friendship and having people to turn to, while Katie became accustomed to her new surroundings. Rosie Chambers delivers a bright, vibrant and lively cast of characters to readers, all of which add a unique dash of fun and enjoyment to the plot and all of whom are people you’d really love to get to know in real life, too.
All in all, this was a gorgeously uplifting and upbeat story with a whole lotta heart at its centre. I loved the characters and I adored the setting and I’d love to re-visit Perrinby in the future to be reunited with these wonderful characters who added so much colour and depth to the plot. At the heart of it though, Rosie Chambers leaves readers feeling capable of chasing their dreams, taking chances and being brave. Life is for the taking, so take it while you can! I thoroughly enjoyed this seaside tale and I really look forward to reading more from Rosie Chambers in the future!
With thanks to the publisher for the advanced reading copy of this book, that of which has no reflection on me providing a fair and honest review.

I loved this book. I didn’t really know what to expect but read this late into the night.

Katie has been abandoned by her fiancé after his stag night and escapes to Bali. Once she has depleted her savings, she needs to make a new start. She had been working with Agatha at a cafe and is given the opportunity of a new start in Cornwall.

This leads to some incredible adventures, new friends and a new job. I loved how this story came together from Talia who was set up as someone you’d love to hate but was warm and hilarious to the hunky next-door neighbour.

My only issue is that I now want a good cupcake.

This is a fun and warm holiday read with a bit of tragedy mixed in.

Katie’s Cornish Kitchen follows the story of Katie, who been left heartbroken and betrayed by her fiancé, who goes on his stag weekend and never returns and also cleans out their bank account. Katie uses some money she has put aside and sets of on a holiday to Bali, where she crosses paths with a lovely lady named Agatha. Who also is facing her own battles

Agatha can see that Katie is in desperate need of rebuilding her life an her self-esteem and hands over the keys of her cafe to Katie and tells her that she has a few months to make a go of things. Along the way Katie is faced with some challenges but gains herself some wonderful friendships, finds love and becomes a very important part of the community.

Katie’s Cornish Kitchen was a great easy feel good read, full of fun, friendship, romance and happy endings. Definitely recommend to any one looking for that perfect book to escape.

Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Digital for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Kate Cornish kitchen by Rosie Chambers
I really enjoyed this book the only took me a couple of days to read from the very first page you are pulled into the story the characters are so likeable Kate and Oscar are absolutely adorable you will feel like you know them you'll feel like they're your friends and family it sounded such a magical place Rosie describe the scenes I could picture it clearly in my mind I just wanted to be there and eat some of the delicious cakes that they were telling me that we're making it's such an easy book to follow your took on an adventure Kate I don't want to say too much but has 3 months to sort the cafe out if you follow exciting plans and adventures that she has in them 3 months the chapters of a nice length and you are pulled into the story I didn't want the book to end I hope it carries on you found out a lot of interesting things about Kate and Oscar and you just wanted the story to carry on I would recommend that everybody read it's a lovely book very fun when they describe the cakes at the making you just want to eat them The characters one Takia I loved her in particular she so fun and vibrant i
love how creative she was I recommend you all read 5 stars

Katie's Cornish Kitchen is a fun read and you will meet some amazing friends along the way.
Katie got a message from her fiance she never expected. So, this was why she was going to Bali to figure out her life. While there she meets Agatha and they became fast friends.
Agatha's had an idea of how she could help her move on in her life and asks her to help bring her café in Cornwall back to life. Agatha covered all the bills for three months and after that if Katie did not feel it was working, she could give her back the keys.
Katie puts herself into seeing the café makes a profit and, in the process, she makes friends with some wonderful people.
Katie meets Oscar and she feels her life changing.
Thank you NetGalley, HQ Digital and Rosie Chambers for the ARC. This is my personal review in exchange for the ARC.

Katie's had some tough times lately but she's incredibly lucky that she's met Agatha! Agatha offers Katie the chance to manage the cafe she owns in Perrinby, Cornwall- and she offers her three months expenses upfront. Turns out that the cafe needs more than a little work AND even worse, that developers are circling. Katie, however, makes friends in the village- especially Jay and Talia- and turns things around through a combination of optimism and good works. AND then there's Oscar, the love interest. He's got his issues, sure, but he's a good guy. There are no surprises here (well, maybe some that will make you smile) but it's a nice read that's perfect for a day when you want some cheering up. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC.

I was excited to read this book as Bali and Cornwall are two of my favourite places!

Kate escapes to Bali after being dumped by her fiancee when he doesn’t return home after his stag do. She meets Agatha, a beachside cafe owner and this seems to be just the thing to mend her broken heart.
I enjoyed the writing and the descriptions of Cornwall and the food. However the plot was predictable but I think with these types of books you read them for the heartfelt story rather than a twisty plot.
I would recommend this book if you enjoy lighthearted romance and escapism.
Thank you to Netgalley and HQ digital for my Arc in a exchange for an honest review.

Katie’s life is in a shambles. Her fiancé dumped her and she was fired from a job she loved. She meets Agatha who owns a café in Cornwall that she encourages Katie to open. Katie gets so much more than a chance to run a café. She finds a wonderful community filled with quirky and delightful friends. This is such a feel good book that I didn’t want it to end.

Katie’s Cornish Kitchen by Rosie Chambers.
Publication Date: July 6, 2020

Description from NetGalley...
“After the heartbreak of being jilted by her fiancé, Katie Campbell has been mending her broken heart in Bali. She has local restaurant owner and new friend Agatha to thank for providing a listening ear in her moment of need. When Katie confides she’s worried about going back to what’s left of her life in London, Agatha has just the opportunity for Katie – to manage her old café in the beautiful, picturesque village of Perrinby in Cornwall.

Although reopening the café and making it profitable won’t be easy, Katie is determined to make the most of her fresh start. She quickly makes new friends in florist Jay, waitress Talia and handsome neighbour Oscar, and focuses on making the café a welcoming place for the community – from hosting floristry workshops to pizza-making nights and even the local knit-and-natter group. But, with the café under threat from the local property developers circulating just as she’s starting to grow closer to Oscar and finally feeling at home, can Katie find the recipe to make her Cornish Kitchen a success?”

Thank you to @NetGalley #hqdigital @hqstories for the digital ARC in return for my honest review.

My thoughts...
It’s that small town, predictable, leave-you-with-a-smile type of rom-com. Lately, when I’m in between books, I’ve been picking up rom-coms. Probably because I know it’ll be a quick-feel good read. The story has some “timing” issues, such as how long it actually takes to bake many cake. Also, there were too many long conversations and internal musings for me, that made me skim a few pages as it felt like I was reading a Dear Abby column. Overall, I liked that it was a quick read that took place in a bakery (I like cute stories that take place in bakeries, tea shops, bookshops and the likes). A mouth-watering, cute story that leads you to the prerequisite happily ever after ending.

This is the story of Katie who is still recovering from being dumped 4 weeks before her wedding. She is offered the chance to resurrect an old village cafe in Cornwall. She brings it back up to scratch and plans to run it with an eco friendly and ethical ethos, along with a kindness and community vibe.

Katie and her wacky assistant Talia set up themed events to bring the community together.

This is a typical Rosie Chambers chick lit but almost with a more childlike innocence. Katie's Cornish Kitchen is full of feel good factor and is a nice easy read for the summer or lazy Sunday afternoon.

A nice cosy rainy day read with likeable characters in a beautiful setting. Although it was predictable you still wanted to keep on reading until you found the happy ending. I liked the café setting and it was definitely a heart warming easy to read romance. Great for a bit of escapism.

Nice to read a book where everything does not fall into place straight away and the lead character has a few set backs in getting the business up and running. It is a lovely feel good summer read and would be great for a beach or poolside.

A colourful mix of characters who all bring their own unique traits to the story and add depth. A beautiful setting and whilst a little predictable (in places) that is what we expect from the genre of book and the familiarity makes for a relaxed and cosy read.

Thank you so much to Netgalley for giving me this wonderful book to review. I loved it.

Katie's life has gone to pieces she has lost her job, her fiancee and her direction in life.

Through a chance meeting whilst on holiday in Bali Katie finds herself in a small village in Cornwall having three months to run a mothballed cafe and prove it can be a going concern. Initially she is sceptical but the other village residents get involved and that is where the magic happens

This was such a lovely book to read, the villains were just nasty enough for you to dislike them but not as I have seen in some books recently so devoid of empathy and general civility that they appear inhuman. No here you could see their behaviour as a character flaw..

I really hope she writes another book from the village as there are plenty of other characters in the village who's stories are waiting too be told.

I cant recommend this book highly enough.

Really good read. Would recommend to friends and family. I could sympathise with characters (important for any fiction novel!) and looked forward to picking it up and reading the next few chapters! Interesting plot line and a good ending. Will look out for more novels by the author. Thank you.

I absolutely loved this book which is based in Cornwall. It’s a light hearted story which isn’t predictable & is filled with hope & all things food. A lovely read and one of my first by this author, I shall definitely be reading more.

Cute story. Definitely enjoyed it and would give it 3.5 stars. Was it predictable ? Yes. Was it a feel good book that left me smiling? Yes. I love books that take place in a bakery, bookshop or cafe. Agatha was the perfect person for Katie to meet. Katie lucked out when her fiancé decided to stay in Ibiza and call off the wedding. He didn't sound like a great man to marry. He drained their wedding savings account and wouldn't contact her. If she would have married him, she would never have met Agatha or got the opportunity to run the cafe or meet such great friends. That cafe was the best thing for Katie. Perrinby sounded like a lovely and charming place to live, with the shops and the people. Not to mention the handsome Oscar who happened to have an art gallery right next to the cafe. Katie's mix up of the cakes was pretty funny, it wasn't the worst thing to happen and no one ate it before realizing what it was really made of.

Definitely recommend the book. It was a fun story with great characters. I definitely want to go to one of Jay's flower arranging classes. He seemed like a great friend to have, plus he always had his dog with him. Then there was Talia. i never knew what she would be wearing. She had a unique sense of style. This was the first book I read by the author and I look forward to reading more. I loved the cover of the book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from HQ Digital through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.