Christmas at the Cupcake Cafe by Jenny Colgan
October, 2012
Synopsis from Goodreads: Issy Randall, proud owner of The Cupcake Cafe, is in love and couldn’t be happier. Her new business is thriving and she is surrounded by close friends, even if her cupcake colleagues Pearl and Caroline don’t seem quite as upbeat about the upcoming season of snow and merriment. But when her boyfriend Austin is scouted for a possible move to New York, Issy is forced to face up to the prospect of a long-distance romance. And when the Christmas rush at the cafe – with its increased demand for her delectable creations – begins to take its toll, Issy has to decide what she holds most dear.
This December, Issy will have to rely on all her reserves of courage, good nature and cinnamon, to make sure everyone has a merry Christmas, one way or another
My Thoughts: This is the sequel to Meet me at the Cupcake Cafe. It was a good read although not as good as the first book. I loved the quirky characters that she brought back from the first book, but it lacked that certain festive flair that most people look for in a Christmas novel. It was too serious and was more like a novel that happened to take place around Christmastime rather than a lighthearted Christmas themed story that I was looking for at the time. It was a touch and go love story that made me a little anxious about what was going to happen. It ended well with a happy ending but I don’t recommend reading this as an feel good Christmas novel. Overall I gave it 4 stars.
I hadn't heard of these books before but will check out the first one. Always can use a lighter read!