Reviews
"A funny novel about friendship, food and love... Readers with an interest in baking will love this book. " -- Kirkus Reviews, "Mixed into this sweet story is a little romance, a lot of laughs, a few tears, and cupcakes! " -- Book of Secrets Blog, "Absolutely adorable... charming... an endearing, delightful read that will raise your spirits and definitely have you making something sugary. " -- Silver's Reviews, "I loved the optimism that's found between the pages of Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe ... entertaining throughout... an enjoyable read. " -- Dreys Library, "What could be better than a wonderful story interspersed with mouth watering recipes. Meet Me at the Cupcake Café is a winner on both these points." -- Books and Quilts, "[A] heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary with a twist... Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read. " - USA Today, "This is a great read for fans of Women's Fiction who don't mind taking life by the hand...as long as the other can have a cupcake of choice and good company. " -- Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers, "[A] heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary with a twist... Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read. " -- USA Today, "A sweet story of love and new beginnings. Colgan does an excellent job of taking standard chick-lit tropes and making them fun again. " -- Shelf Awareness, "The best part of Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe is that it is interspersed with excellent recipes, written in a light tone, matched to life events for the damsel in distress." -- Reading with Tea, "An interesting, witty plot with recipes for various sweet treats scattered throughout its pages." -- Long and Short Reviews, "A wonderful story with characters you will come to love... sure to please any foodie. " -- Peeking Between the Readers, "One of my favourite things about Colgan's writing is the details that make the places and people come alive." -- Novel Escapes, "A delightful book full of wonderful characters and a great story line about a woman making it on her own. " -- Laura's Reviews
Synopsis
Having grown up in an apartment above her Grandpa Joe's little bakery, Issy Randal has always known how to make something sweet. She's much better at baking than she is at filing, so when she's laid off from her desk job, Issy decides to open up her own little cafe. But she soon learns that her piece-of-cake plan will take all her courage and confectionary talent to avert disaster. Funny and sharp, Meet Me at the Cupcake Cafe is about how life might not always taste like what you expect, but there's always room for dessert!, " A] heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary with a twist...Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read."-- USA Today Issy Randall can bake. No, Issy can create stunning, mouthwateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, Issy has undoubtedly inherited his talent. She's much better at baking than she is at filing, so when she's laid off from her desk job and loses her boyfriend, Issy decides to open her own little caf . But she soon learns that her piece-of-cake recipe for a fresh start might be a little more complicated than throwing some sugar and butter together. A smart, quirky contemporary confection of recipes and friendship, Meet Me at the Cupcake Caf is about how life might not always taste like you expect, but there's always room for dessert Also by Jenny Colgan: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris Sweetshop of Dreams What reviewers are saying about Meet Me At The Cupcake Caf : "A hilarious, fast-paced fantasy about starting over, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. Absolutely adorable."-- Booklist "A funny novel about friendship, food and love... "-- Kirkus "A delightful story... warm, funny and well-written."-- Fresh Fiction "Absolutely adorable... charming... an endearing, delightful read"-- Silver's Reviews, "[A] heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary with a twist...Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read."--USA Today Issy Randall can bake. No, Issy can create stunning, mouthwateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, Issy has undoubtedly inherited his talent. She's much better at baking than she is at filing, so when she's laid off from her desk job and loses her boyfriend, Issy decides to open her own little café. But she soon learns that her piece-of-cake recipe for a fresh start might be a little more complicated than throwing some sugar and butter together. A smart, quirky contemporary confection of recipes and friendship, Meet Me at the Cupcake Café is about how life might not always taste like you expect, but there's always room for dessert! Also by Jenny Colgan: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris Sweetshop of Dreams What reviewers are saying about Meet Me At The Cupcake Café: "A hilarious, fast-paced fantasy about starting over, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. Absolutely adorable."--Booklist "A funny novel about friendship, food and love... "--Kirkus "A delightful story... warm, funny and well-written."--Fresh Fiction "Absolutely adorable... charming... an endearing, delightful read"--Silver's Reviews, [A] heartwarming story a la Bridget Jones' Diary with a twist...Colgan folds in a colorful cast of characters and whips up an easy, sweet read.-- USA Today Issy Randall can bake. No, Issy can create stunning, mouthwateringly divine cakes. After a childhood spent in her beloved Grampa Joe's bakery, Issy has undoubtedly inherited his talent. She's much better at baking than she is at filing, so when she's laid off from her desk job and loses her boyfriend, Issy decides to open her own little café. But she soon learns that her piece-of-cake recipe for a fresh start might be a little more complicated than throwing some sugar and butter together. A smart, quirky contemporary confection of recipes and friendship, Meet Me at the Cupcake Café is about how life might not always taste like you expect, but there's always room for dessert! Also by Jenny Colgan: The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris Sweetshop of Dreams What reviewers are saying about Meet Me At The Cupcake Café : A hilarious, fast-paced fantasy about starting over, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella. Absolutely adorable.-- Booklist A funny novel about friendship, food and love... -- Kirkus A delightful story... warm, funny and well-written.-- Fresh Fiction Absolutely adorable... charming... an endearing, delightful read-- Silver's Reviews
