Review: Get your lattes and your cakes ready first…
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 29, 2013
…… because this cosy little Christmas story will make you wish you had them within easy reach if you haven’t!As in The Dating Game, Susan Buchanan’s ‘foodie’ orientation is very apparent in her Christmas novella set in a bakery/cafe, so it will appeal to anyone who likes to salivate over descriptions of carrot cake, cupcakes and all the rest.  It’s very much a fantasy tale – what a shame there is nowhere like the Sugar and Spice Café in real life!  If you like a pleasant, easy read with lots of nice things happening to good people, and people who’ve had a bit of a rum deal suddenly getting some good luck, then this is the story for you.  The main characters are an endearing pensioner called Stanley, a ball-breaking boss called Meredith and her put-upon assistant, Sophie; Jacob the poor little rich boy and Rebecca who has recently been dumped by her boyfriend – something for everyone!  And then, of course, there’s the mysterious Natalie Hope….Happy Christmas – and I want one of those snow globes…..