Having read the first book and it being quite a short story, I couldn’t wait to dive straight into this book and I was not disappointed. What I will advise is make sure you have plenty of chocolate to hand while you read it. The descriptions evoke mouth watering responses.

I loved this story and it was so well written that although it is a series I started to read this first initially and it didn’t really make any difference. I could still understand and follow it. I loved reading more about the new characters that were introduced from the first book. This didn’t take away from the main characters though and I felt such a connection with Lily and Damon. I loved how their relationship progressed and how they worked together. I thought they had an ideal relationship that people would strive to have.

I love the family dynamic that they have with Damon’s daughter. It is realistic and relatable whilst the story is also still pure escapism. I love the community atmosphere it creates too. The story of the Easter festivities and how they have the chocolate festival to bring everyone together. It made me want to move to Ashford and set up a new life so I could enjoy this little town and visit the Gingerbread Cafe every day.

The story was so easy to read and had it not enticed me from the moment I started it, it would definitely be one of those you can put down and pick up without struggling to get into it. It would also help anyone that is in a reading slump to pull them out. This is definitely one of my favourite book series and will definitely be one I recommend to everyone.