The Teashop on the Corner

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The Teashop on the Corner has an endearing cast of main characters. Real people you feel you know and want to be friends with.

Leni has just opened her teashop in a development of new shops, she has created her shop with great care and it encompasses everything that she loves most in life; cake, books and meeting people. The story revolves around the teashop and it's customers; a bunch of people who would be unlikely to meet if it were not for this little oasis of calm that begins to be very important to them all. Molly Jones is being bullied into going into a retirement home by her ‘concerned’ daughter-in-law Sherry and son Gram. Then the love of Molly’s life walks in through her door – a man who broke Molly’s heart into little pieces many years ago. But he says he is dying and wants to spend the time he has left with her. Will has worked hard to build his business to the level where he and his wife can afford a life of luxury only to loose it all after a bad investment. The Tea Shop Around The Corner in Farnborough is a charming establishment that offers a delightful selection of tea, coffee, and light bites. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, with friendly staff who provide excellent service. The interior design is shabby-chic, with a lovely assortment of gifts and cards for sale. Prices are reasonable, and the location is convenient with ample parking available.Milly Johnson fans will be delighted by The Teashop on the Corner, and new readers of this author will wonder why they've not read her books before now. The Teashop on the Corner has a perfect mix of tea, cake, books and friendship. Johnson’s descriptions of Leni’s literary wares makes me want to jump straight online to find some of these gems for myself. It fills me with a need to read the classics mentioned throughout the novel. The feeling you get when you read a Milly Johnson book should be bottled and made available on the NHS’ Debbie Johnson The menu features a good selection of vegetarian options, such as the Greek salad and Welsh rarebit, which are both highly recommended. Other popular dishes include the scrambled eggs on toast, afternoon tea, and the homemade cakes, which are simply divine. For drinks, the tea is a must-try, and the coffee is excellent too. There are also soft drinks and wines available.

Having just this minute finished reading The Teashop on the Corner by Milly Johnson, I am so sad to have to leave the wonderful group of characters behind but also I am still buzzing at what an incredible read this was. The Teashop on the corner is Milly Johnson’s tenth novel. Johnson was the recipient of RNA’s RomCom award 2014. Spring Hill Square is a pretty sanctuary away from the bustle of everyday life. And at its centre is Leni Merryman's Teashop on the Corner, specialising in cake, bookish stationery and compassion. And for three people, all in need of a little TLC, it is somewhere to find a friend to lean on. I really enjoyed reading this book. The three central characters all have interesting and believable stories and the supporting cast of characters ensure all the characters really come to life. This kind of book is really easy to read and perhaps a little predictable but that doesn’t impact on the enjoyment factor! Carla Pride has just discovered that her late husband Martin was not who she thought he was. But now she must learn to put her marriage behind her and move forward.What I also liked about the book that there are lots of literary references (especially to Jane Austen), which I totally enjoyed. And the teashop is the teashop of my dreams. A teashop where there are some fantastic desserts and you can buy stationery (bags, bookmarks, notebooks etc.) related to classics. (If I won the lottery, I'd totally open a teashop like this.) Leni, the teashop owner, has a smile for everyone and a willing ear to listen whenever needed. But buries her own hurt deep inside. Can all three find the comfort they are looking for in The Teashop on the Corner? And as their hearts are slowly mended by Leni, can they return the favour when she needs it most?

I fell in love with every character and I was captivated by their stories of love, loss and second chances. I just wanted to give Molly a big hug. The Teashop on the Corner is such a place and I've spent the last few days right there, along with some wonderful characters. Sadly, the teashop does not really exist, but has been created by the fabulous Milly Johnson as the setting for her tenth novel .... and in my opinion, her very best story by far. Every time Milly Johnson releases a new book, I'm like a small child at Christmas - I can't contain myself or think of anything else until I've opened it up and devoured it. It's getting quite difficult now to say anything new about her books - I reviewed It's Raining Men on my blog last year, and several others on Goodreads before that, and never make any secret of the fact that I'm an unashamed fan and that, for me, she can do no wrong. Almost from the beginning I had a feeling that I know what happened with Anne, which doesn't make me feel better or cleverer, no way, I just wanted to know if my suspicions are correct and what was the reason. I really felt heartbroken reading what actually happened and the way Leni was trying to cope. There is so much sadness in her story but in some way it also feels uplifting and heart - warming. Spring Hill Square is a pretty sanctuary away from the bustle of every day life. And at its centre is Leni Merryman’s Teashop on the Corner, a place where three people will find a friend to lean on:

With so many characters, and so many alternating plots, with the story told from so many point of views there was not a single moment that I felt confused or didn't know who is who. They stories and characters are just brilliantly written and developed and I can't say that I have my favourites. I had fell for all of them and kept my fingers crossed for all of them, I actually felt that I live and breath with them. They are all on crossroads with their lives, they have their challenges and perhaps this makes this book so exceptional and realistic in perception. Molly Jones’s ex-husband Harvey has reappeared in her life after many years, wanting to put right the wrongs of the past before it is too late. Carla Pride has just discovered that her late husband Martin was not who she thought he was. And now she must learn to put her marriage behind her and move forward. Absolutely loved it. Milly's writing is like getting a big hug with just the right amount of bite underneath. I was rooting for Bonnie from the start' Jane Fallon I have read many good books this year but this one is one of my private gems so far. It has it all: love, friendship, drama, romance, characters larger than life, sparkling humour and very realistic plot. This book left a big impact on me, left me actually speechless for a very long time. If you are a fan of Milly Johnson - I don't have to recommend this book to you because I'm sure you have read it and loved it as much as I did. If not - please go and buy a copy for you, this will be the best spent money ever.

All of these characters are going through a tough period, their life is pretty much at a crossroad, so Leni's cakes and the goodies she sells in her shop offer them more than just comfort. It offers them peace and a sense of belonging. I honestly didn't expect this book to get all these feelings out of me! I remember, when I reached the end, I had tears in my eyes, but at the same time I was so happy for each of these characters. The story might seem complex at first, with many characters and their stories overlapping, but once you get into it you won't be able to put this book down. The Teashop on the Corner is a lovely spot owned by Leni, a pretty much upbeat person who loves serving delicious cakes and everything literary. Her little shop soon becomes a place where Molly and Carla come to escape from the their problems and cruel reality, but also a place where over Bronte and other classics they bond and form new interesting friendships. Leni has just opened her Teashop on the Corner. It's not a usual tea shop but also a gift shop for everything connected with books. Leni, her warmth, brilliant cakes and Jane Austen & Co's themed Tuesdays attract at least a group of faithful customers who can't imagine now how they lived without their book discussions... The Teashop is actually the most important character in this book because everything finally revolves around it and nothing can happen without it. I loved this Teashop, just like this, and would do much to have such a shop somewhere on the corner. The description of this shop were lovely, delightful and delicious, and I don't mean only cakes. The whole idea was lovely, the books, stationery, and all booky gifts were brilliant and just my idea of heaven. Milly Johnson is an exceptional writer. She can capture characters, emotions and feelings in a magic way and then write about them with heart and love. I could feel that she gave the characters everything she could. They felt so real, not at all overdrawn, they were vivid and everything that happened in the book you could relate to, you could nod with understanding and gasp and say: oh my goodness, I know! Carla has just laid her husband to rest but has now found out an explosive secret he had been hiding. Business man Will has lost everything his business, his money, his home and now his wife. The lovely Molly has been heartbroken for many years and now out of the blue her ex arrives on her doorstep but can she forgive him?This was such a compelling read I literally did not put it down as the storyline just swept me away and there was always something going on so there wasn’t a safe place to stop other than the end!