The Cornish Cream Tea Bus

Fresh from a break up with her long-time boyfriend, Charlie Quilter, a baker, inherits her beloved uncle's Routemaster double-decker bus. In honor of Hal, she devises a unique way to incorporate this bus into her world by turning it into a bus that serves tea at festivals. The first go is a mess, but her friend invites Charlie to come and stay in Cornwall to heal after her losses. Determined to make a go of it, Charlie isn't deterred. But will she find success or continue to struggle? I highly recommend this book. I was glued to the book from the first chapter, reading during any gap I could find. I can't wait to read the second in the series.

I liked the idea of the old bus and the cafe, it was original. And I liked the main character, and the writing was very good. But about 2/3 of the way through I got tired of her always jumping to conclusions and overreacting about Daniel. I get that she had gotten hurt previously, but she just ended up coming across really immature, the way she would get all upset without giving him the benefit of the doubt for the umpteenth time. And he was calm and patient every time - it just started to feel like she was too immature for him...Maybe she grows by the end in that department, I just got tired of it, and didn't feel like reading any more...

Lovely little story...no cursing, sex or violence. Loved the description of the English coast...would love to visit some time. I wish the bus could come to Pennsylvania, I look forward to reading more of The Cornish Cream Tea stories.

This was a fun read, enjoyed it!!

I absolutely loved this story. It is such a feel-good book set in the stunning setting of Cornwall. Just as her other books, The Cornish Cream Tea Bus was first released as a 4-part serialised enovel, so the whole story is divided in 4 parts with a little cliff-hanger at the end of each. This makes for a very entertaining read that keeps you wondering what is going to happen next. It has quite a few surprises and it definitely made me chuckle more than once. I really enjoyed the characters too. It was a real treat to get to know the main character, Charlie. She really was a fighter and poured her heart into her new Cornish adventure. She was dealing with grief and it was not an easy path for her to find her place in the world again, but I think Cressida McLaughlin wrote a very touching and heart-felt story, in which Charlie really shone. The story also had a good dash of romance, with a love triangle going on, which kept me intrigued and very satisfied with the ending. But what really stole my heart were two things, the descriptions of the stunning Cornish coast and of the delicious food Charlie was preparing. Cornwall is on top of my places to visit next in the UK and when I do visit, I hope to find a charming cafe where to have some cream tea. It would be even better if the bus existed though! 🙂 The Cornish Cream Tea Bus is deliciously good. The small town community was a delight to read and I could picture their gatherings perfectly in my head. I would highly recommend this story for anyone looking for a touching, up-lifting and charming story!

This is such a lovely story. I love the idea a the bus and touring the UK. The storyline is great and I love how the bus helps Charlie find herself and helps her grieve her uncle. The characters are great too. I love Daniel and I love that he turns out better than what everyone thinks of him. I didn’t enjoy the love triangle that happens but thankfully everything turns okay in the end. All in all, this is a brilliant and cozy story and I cannot wait to read more about the bus and the characters! *ARC received from the publisher via NetGalley. Review was written voluntarily and all thoughts and opinions are my own

At first I liked it. Loved the double decker and trees and scones. Then the swearing started. If it bothers anyone else they need to know.

Liked everything about this story. Entertaining , you could imagine yourself there with the people and the great description of the area where the story takes place.

I can never wait to get my hands on a new Cressida McLaughlin book. Over the short time she has been writing, she has quickly become one of my favourite authors when I am looking for a sweet, feel good romance with a dash of humour and some really relatable characters and her books are ones I always dive straight in to as soon as they arrive. The Cornish Cream Tea Bus, her fifth full-length novel, has not let me down, in fact I think it might be her best book yet. The books follows the adventures of Charlie, left an old bus by her beloved Uncle Hal, and she feels like she needs to make the most of it to honour his memory. Charlie is at a crossroads, having just been through a nasty break-up, as well as her bereavement, and she seizes on this as an opportunity to shake her life up. A summer spent in the Cornish village where her best friend lives, deciding what to do with the old bus, seems just what she needs. Of course, the path of life… and love… never did run smooth and Charlie has to face practical obstacles, difficult villagers, natural disasters, and an unwelcome love triangle as she navigates her way to a new life, all against the picture-perfect backdrop of a quaint, but a bit tired, Cornish village. So far, maybe not so unusual, so what makes this book stand out from similar books in the genre? There is a very simple answer to this question, it is the warmth and skill in Cressida’s writing. She is someone who has a very recognisable voice and style, I would recognise one of her books if it were sent to me under a plain cover, and I absolutely love it. Her lovely personality and upbeat attitude shines through in the writing and oozes into her characters, so you can’t help but warm to them and want them to get their happy ever after. Her heroines are always approachable but feisty and go-getting, not damsel in distress types waiting to be rescued, and this is something I can totally get behind in a romantic heroine. Of course, characters are no fun if they are perfect, so it is reassuring to see that some flaws are included, in Charlie’s case, jumping to conclusions based on flimsy evidence and acting on impulse are the main things that cause her issues. Part of the joy of the story is watching the characters recognise their weaknesses and trying to overcome them, even if sometimes they are a slow study. The book also has a host of interesting supporting characters to shore up the main story arc, including the obligatory adorable pet with personality. All the ingredients for a cracking escapist novel are here. This book took me on a trip to a fabulous, escapist location, introduced me to some characters that quickly became friends, and led me on a journey through a light-hearted romance that gave me all the feels and left me feeling warmed and satisfied by the end. It is the ideal read for this transitional season, as summer slowly eases into the chill of autumn and, if you have never picked up a book by Cress before, do yourself a favour and get this as soon as you can. I promise you will quickly become a big fan.

Schnelle Lieferung. Super geklappt. Ein sehr schönes Geschenk für jemand der Cornwall und cream tea mag

One of my all time favourite series that I just had to re-read whilst on holiday in Cornwall! Porthgolow sounds like an absolutely gorgeous place, and I found myself falling in love with the place alongside our main character Charlie, and Cressida’s beautifully descriptive writing really made Porthgolow seem real to me in my head. One thing that has and will stay with me is the sense of community spirit. I really enjoyed how we got to learn about the Porthgolow residents and how they all come together to support one another like one big family, and how once they’d got to know Charlie they welcomed her and supported her like one of their own. It really did feel like the side characters really helped to make this story magical and unforgettable.

First story in this series, enjoyed so much

Good read