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This book is the 3rd in the series, but can also be read as a standalone novel.
I really enjoyed reading this book, I love the setting of Ever After Street, it is so magical and fun. This book has the theme of Alice in Wonderland, which fits well in Ever After Street.
I loved the characters of Cleo and Bram, and it was great to catch up with the characters from the previous books.
I'm really looking forward to reading the next book in the series,
Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood books for my ARC.

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Another wonderful visit back to Ever After Street, this time to an Alice in Wonderland themed story.
Who couldn’t resist visiting a tea room that has an Alice influence all over it? Straight away I was willing Cleo on with her interview to take on the tea room and was finding myself irritated by the hoops that the council seemed to be making her jump through!
Oh my goodness, Bram is such an amazing character! I love his quirky personality and kind heart, the most perfect book boyfriend! I adored his magical moments and the way he supported Cleo.
Watching them work together as a team was extremely uplifting and I was intrigued to see what was going to happen next!
Some great twists in the tale kept me hooked throughout and I found myself swooning over gorgeous Bram on many occasions!
Such an adorable story that captured my imagination and heart (and had me muttering off with their heads on several occasions too!) Entertaining and fun and of course it had me craving cake 🍰 and tea 🫖 and a magic trick or two from Bram!

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This is the third book in Jaimie's Ever After Street series and is Cleo's story, who we first met in the previous book; An Enchanted Moment on Ever After Street. There were a few hints at the end of that that she would love to run an Alice in Wonderland themed tea room and where better than the cafe next door to Marnie's book shop on Ever After Street - where Disney and fairy tales come to life! After a pretty last minute application and a rather daunting interview she is given the keys and it's time to get decorating - oh and practising baking as she seems to be unable to bake anything edible at the moment.

As with the other two books this has such a lovely reading style and you just flow through the chapters, there's also some magic in this from the Mad Hatter aka Bram (the previous controller of the carousel) and you can't help but have a smile on your face nearly every time he appears on the pages. He's just so full of life and energy and is exactly what Cleo needs to bring her out of the little hole she's been slowly falling into - even if she doesn't realise it at first!

This book left me really hungry as there are so many lovely bakes mentioned (some pretty awful ones as well but then that's just real life isn't it) and I found myself making my way into the kitchen to try and whip up a batch of cupcakes or biscuits. They make it sound so easy towards the end of the book, and I loved the way that the community on Ever After Street always come together to help each other out.

I felt like I didn't want this book to end, all along Cleo has a small sense of unease that everything is going to be taken from her and you start to feel this increasing as you get further in, hoping that everything will go plain sailing because that's what Cleo deserves but of course it's not going to be that easy is it!

There's a bit of romance, loads of friendship and happiness, some drama and lots of heartwarming moments in this book so everything you could ask for really! A great addition to Ever After Street and just makes me even more excited for the next instalment!

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It would be nearly impossible not to finish reading a hook by Jaimie Admans with a smile on your face. There's always a tocuc of magic to her books that would have even the most cynical heart believe in love. I love the Ever After Street series (I want it to be a real place so badly). Cleo and Bram were hugely likeable characters (Bram's odd saying really cracked me up) amd they made such an amazing team, you couldn't help but to root for them. I hope that there will be many more visits to Ever After Street and if somebody is missing a bit of magic in their lives, I'd highly recommend picking up a book my Jamie Admans.

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This is one of those great feel good books that I really enjoyed and was very entertained by. This is the picture perfect story in the picture perfect setting. And that setting involves tea which is my favourite drink. Love the fairy-tale aspect of this book as it made it so delightful and fun.

It is a quirky, unique and escapist type story but one you can really slip into and become involved it. The journey to a wonderland, a bit of fun and romance and little bit of magic. What more do you want. Have some fun, Read this book.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

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Well, wasn’t this a delightful and slightly bonkers read. I really love Jaimie’s ability to take beloved classic takes and spin them into everyday rom-coms. Even though Alice in Wonderland isn’t my favourite classic to read (no matter how hard I try to love it), I adored this book. There are so many fabulous references to the classic tale, and I also love the easter eggs that are woven throughout the story. Like with most rom-coms, this book can be read as a stand-alone, even though it’s part of a series. Fans of the series will be delighted that past MCs make an appearance in this book. It felt like I got to catch up with old friends. Those who are new to Jaimie’s writing are in for a real treat. She is one of my good-to-comfort authors. I know that when I pick up a book Jaimie has written, I’m going to be left feeling all kinds of happy and very comfy-cozy. And this book is no exception.   
This story follows Cleo, whom we briefly met in the previous book. She is hoping to open her own Alice in Wonderland teashop. Life hasn’t been kind to Cleo; both her grandma and mom passed away (in a fairly short time frame), and her ex-boyfriend duped her out of opening up a teashop they were supposed to co-run. Cleo has been hiding from the world and really has lost her spark and self-confidence, which has affected her ability to bake. Cleo is beyond thrilled and slightly terrified when she is given the opportunity to run her very own Alice in Wonderland-themed teashop. The snag is that the town council believes she is a fabulous baker, which she is not. Another unexpected turn is when a very real life-sized mad-hatter shows up at her teashop door and says he is there to help Cleo out. Bram is all sorts of quirky, and Cleo truly doesn’t know what to make of him. I loved everything about this story. It’s a slight makeover story; baking shenanigans are happening, the hero is quirky and charming, and Cleo is just so darn likable.

I loved Cleo and felt like I bonded with her over her baking horror stories. I’ve lost count of times that I almost set my microwave on fire, made lumping frosting, and made cakes that just won’t rise. There is just something so wonderful about her character, and you can’t help but be drawn to her. I loved her journey of rediscovering her passion for baking and watching her start to believe in herself once again. Bram is delightful, fun, and just a ray of sunshine. He is very different from Jaimie’s previous male MCs, who were a bit broody and prickly. Bram plays such an important part in Cleo’s journey; he is a constant source of encouragement and support. Bram’s character also surprised me; he has a lot more depth than I initially thought he would. Underneath that goofy and slightly bonkers exterior is a man battling his own inner struggles.

The romance is sweet and delightful, and it is everything I have come to expect from a Jaimie Adman novel. Cleo and Bram are a fun and unique couple. Cleo doesn’t know what to make of Bram’s ‘Mad Hatter’ behaviour and cannot decide if she can trust him. There are plenty of misunderstandings, hurdles to overcome, and tea to serve. But alongside all that chaos are quiet and heartfelt moments where you see Cleo and Bram grow closer and see the start of a lovely romantic relationship.

A Wonderland Wish on Ever After Street is delightful and charming; it is everything I hoped it would be.

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Since Cleo was a little girl and helped in her mum and grans teashop, she always wanted to have one of her own. She always thought that one would become hers one day, but sadly it wasn't meant to be. After a difficult few years, where she's hidden herself away, an opportunity presents for her to lease a tearoom on the fairytale Ever After Street. It's the opportunity of a lifetime...except she lives in a caravan and has forgotten how to bake.

Nevertheless, Cleo gives it a go, but the council seem to keep wanting to poke their noses in...with unexpected staff turning up and surprise inspections, and then the gremlins start meddling. Will Cleo get to keep her tearoom? Are Mad Hatter Bram and Queen of Hearts Tabby who they seem? Will Mr Hastings ever get off her back?

It's my favourite Jaimie Admans book yet, I love Alice in Wonderland and I know I would LIVE in that tearoom if it was near me. I love Cleo, I love Bram and I don't want to say goodbye to any of them!

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Enjoyed it. The book is a cute and fun read, especially if you love all things surrounding Disney and fairytales. Marnie's story has ben my favorite so far in the series. The Wonderland themed teashop is the perfect addition to Ever After Street. Cleo bases the teashop more on the Disney Alice in Wonderland cartoon movie than the book. I hate to say it but I didn't love Cleo and Bram as much as the previous Ever After Street couples. At times I forgot they were actually in their 30s and not teenagers. I sometimes wondered if Bram was a child put into adult situations. He couldn't rebel enough from his parents. His Mad Hatter schtick would definitely grate on my nerves after a while. He constantly put on his Mad Hatter personality instead of being himself. Bram was actually a nice guy when he wasn't pretending to be someone else. All his complaining made him seem like a poor little rich boy. I'm not sure why it took Cleo so long to realize who Bram's father was. All the clues were right in her face. I can't believe she actually thought Tabby was telling her the truth. Tabby's motives were as obvious as Bram's blue hair. The teashop must have been huge inside for all the decorations Cleo added and to have Alice, a Mad Hatter and a Queen of Hearts constantly walking around. Everything important always happens at the castle. You either declare your undying love or have a huge miscommunication. Mr. Hasting was definitely setting up Cleo to fail. How could he realistically think she could cater a 150 person wedding in that short of time while still working at the teashop. I love seeing the characters from the previous books and getting updates about them.

Definitely recommend the book and the previous ones in the series. Enjoyed the story, characters and writing style. Naturally, I want to visit Ever After Street and go into all the stores. Look forward to reading more books by the author. I can't wait to see what's happening next on Ever After Street. Love the cover of the book.

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

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I loved this book from the first page!! It offered a mix of romance, whimsy, and a touch of magic. It’s a story that encourages readers to believe in the power of wishes and the importance of trusting others to help make those wishes come true.

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It’s always lovely to return to Ever After Street. This time we focus on Cleo who is taking over the tea shop and giving it the Alice in Wonderland treatment.

Cleo soon finds herself with a mad hatter of an assistant called Bram. I think Bram might be my favourite character yet. He is quirky, humble and fun. Although he comes with quite a lot of family baggage.

This is a quirky tale of love, believing in yourself and following your dreams.

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Another great visit to Ever After Street.
This time it surrounds the new cafe the wonderland teapot. Chloe manages to blag the job for a three month trial period but it’s all she’s ever known it’s just a pity when she bakes now fire brigades are called. She has also inherited a mad hatter called Bram, but is he who she thinks he is. Follow the journey of Chloe and Bram can they make ever after street there forever home.
Brilliant series

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

I have enjoyed every book I've ever read by this author and this book was no exception. This was a wonderful book that I enjoyed from start to finish!

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Absolutely perfect book. I adored it. It was fantastical, charming, moving, ao beautiful of a story about self worth, love, acceptance and friendship. Perfectly written, wonderful characters, 10 plus!!!

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As a lifelong Disney and fairytale fan, I’ve been loving the Ever After Street series this past year, and I was excited for Cleo and Bram’s story. Ahh, Cleo and Bram. These two. *all the hearteyes* I loved their dynamics - Cleo as the slightly grumpy, closed-off, mistrusting business owner who initially sees Bram as more of a nuisance than anything, and Bram, the sunshiney, eccentric, colourful magician and Mad Hatter to Cleo’s Alice. I loved watching their relationship progress into friendship and then something more. They were two damaged people who showed each other sides of themselves they never showed other people, and helped each other heal. It was beautiful. Their interactions also ranged from hilarious to sweet to romantic, and I loved every moment of it and cheered them on from beginning to end.

I adored A Wonderland Wish on Ever Aftet Street. It was funny, touching, heartfelt, and so swoony. I can’t wait to return to Ever After Street later this year and be reunited with these wonderful characters who now feel like friends. Side note: Be sure to have a sweet treat and a cup of tea handy while reading Wonderland Wish because this book will definitely make you hungry!

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Another lovely book in the series. This one follows Cleo, fulfilling her dream of opening a Teashop on Ever After Street.

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Cleo is thrilled to fulfill her dream of running a tea room, continuing a family tradition set by her mother and grandmother. But her journey isn't without challenges. She only rents the property from the Council, meaning she has to prove her tea room, Wonderland Teapot, is a valuable addition to Ever After Street. A more significant hurdle is her sudden inability to bake anything edible. Once a great baker, her skills vanished after the loss of her grandmother and a devastating house fire.

Enter Bram, a whimsical magician and entertainer hired by the Council to assist in the tearoom. Bram is charming yet maddeningly unpredictable, using humor and pranks to lighten any situation. Despite his playful antics, Bram reveals a kind and helpful side, proving instrumental in helping Cleo with her business struggles.

Bram’s eccentricity brings a delightful energy to the story, echoing the craziness of the Mad Hatter from Alice in Wonderland. His playful wordplay and banter, especially when he feels uncomfortable, add to the charm. Though Bram often hides behind his humorous facade, he helps Cleo rekindle her lost joy in running the tea room.

While the setting on Ever After Street suggests a happy ending, the path there is filled with bumps and twists, making the development of Cleo and Bram's friendship an enjoyable and engaging journey.

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Struck with grief after losing her Mom and Grandma, our MC, Cleo shuts herself from the world, forgetting the thing that once came naturally to her–baking.

But when the opportunity of running her own tearoom arises–something she has always wanted–Cleo decides to take a leap of faith and clicks send on her application.

Things take a turn for the worse when there's a misunderstanding at the interview and panicked Cleo tells a little white lie that store bought cupcakes are her own. And finally her dreams of running a tea shop turn into reality but on her first day of work, a man dressed as the Mad Hatter appears at her doorstep.

What follows is a heartachingly sweet and tender love story where two adults try to overcome their insecurities while lifting each other up.

This is the third book in the series but can still be read as a stand-alone.

Highly recommend!!

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It was so lovely to return to this series and this one was highly anticipated by myself! This book was gorgeous and magical, it was lovely to return to familiar characters and meet new ones. I absolutely adored the blossoming friendship/relationship between Bram and Cleo, they couldn't have been a more perfect team. I loved the premise of a wonderland tea room and Jaimie's way with words made you feel like you had been transported into the book and was sat right there along everybody else. I couldn't recommend this series more, it's unique, it teaches us to never neglect the child within us and it holds the most delightful of characters!

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I love books by Jaimie Admans. I have read every single one, so I was delighted to be approved to read a free review copy via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third book in the Ever After Street series - with each book being based upon a different Disney film/ classic fairytale. This time it was Alice in Wonderland; the one I know the least out of the stories covered so far in the series, yet strangely I enjoyed this retelling/ adaptation the most!

Cleo sets up an Alice in Wonderland themed cafe, and is assisted by the council appointed ‘Mad Hatter’ Bram. Unfortunately, Cleo has lost her baking mojo and various events conspire to mean she is at risk of losing the cafe. Luckily, Bram is on hand to help her through the chaos. But is all as it seems?

This was another enchanting romance book from Jaimie Admans. I whizzed through it with a massive smile on my face. It could definitely be read as a stand alone, although you would get very minor spoilers for books 1 and 2 if you did that. Plus, this series is so charming that I fully advise you to read them in publication order.

I highly recommend this book, and this series, to romance fans. A lovely read and a big hug in book form.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (4.5 stars)

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This book was an absolute joy to read and I couldn't put it down. This story follows Cleo and her attempt to get her life back on track by opening a tea room with a difference, that being Alice in Wonderland themed . One of the conditions to her trial lease is to employ a chap called Bram who is to be her very own Mad Hatter to her Alice. A wonderfully told story, beautiful descriptions of the tearoom setting and delicious sounding cake A pure magical read that I heartily recommend. Thank you netgalley for a chance to read an early copy.

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