Description
Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? Perfect for fans of Courtney Walsh and Emma St. Clair.
In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She’s built her life–and her late grandmother’s tearoom, Tea Thyme–around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of routine. The only thing threatening her perfectly ordered world? The loud, aggravatingly handsome Brit opening a pub next door.
After his ex-wife broke his heart and his business partner nearly destroyed his career, Finn Dashwood packed up his six-year-old daughter and left England behind. He’s looking for a fresh start, and the last thing he needs is a fussy, tea-obsessed neighbor criticizing his every pint and playlist. It doesn’t matter that she’s ridiculously kind (to everyone else) and that his daughter is utterly fascinated by her. Finn’s heart is not open to being broken again.
But disagreements turn into prank wars and then a competition when a high-profile wedding needs a last-minute caterer. The townsfolk are thrilled–Wisteria hasn’t seen this much excitement since the county fair lost a goat.
When the wedding demands both sweet and savory fare, Daphne and Finn are forced to put down their swords and pick up their serving trays. Between burnt pastries, brewing tempers, trending hashtags (#SipsAndSpats, anyone?), and one very adorable little girl, rivalry soon gives way to reluctant friendship–and maybe something that feels suspiciously like chemistry.
Can a tea shop princess and a pub owner with a past mix their lives as seamlessly as clotted cream and jam . . . or will their differences keep them steeped in rivalry forever?
Fall headfirst into a romance that’s as sweet as scones and as lively as a pub singalong. Early readers are raving about the laugh-out-loud humor, irresistible chemistry, and swoony, kisses-only romance that makes A Brewed Awakening impossible to put down. Grab your copy today and discover a charming enemies-to-lovers story brewed with heart, humor, and small-town magic.
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Summary
A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham is a delightful small-town romantic comedy filled with humor, heart, and memorable characters. Basham has a wonderful talent for creating stories that make readers smile, along with characters you can’t help but fall in love with.
I especially enjoyed the fun contrast between the coffee-loving Brit and the tea-drinking Southerner. Their interactions were packed with witty banter, sweetness, and undeniable chemistry. Beyond the main couple, the supporting cast truly shines. I adored his daughter, Granny D, her brother Jack, and Pastor Nate. In fact, I’m really hoping this becomes a series because Nick and Pastor Nate absolutely deserve stories of their own.
Basham also completely surprised me with the ending. I won’t share details because it’s best experienced firsthand, but those final scenes packed an emotional punch I didn’t see coming.
A Brewed Awakening is a must-read for fans of small-town romance, faith-filled stories, and heartwarming reads that leave you smiling long after you finish the last page. It has a cozy Hallmark-style feel while still delivering depth and emotion. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by Donna
kissing, smoldering looks 🙂
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