The Birdie & Bramble
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Can going home be a fresh start?
The Birdie & Bramble used to have queues out the door, but when Maddy Campbell makes her way back to St Andrews after her father's sudden death, the restaurant and her future seems bleak. Especially when she discovers that the restaurant isn't worth a thing. Now Maddy needs to save the restaurant before everything her dad built falls apart, even if she is planning to head back to London any day now.
Then she meets Jack, utterly gorgeous and grumpy, which is very inconvenient when a single look from him makes her heart race. But when someone steps in to ruin her plans at The Birdie & Bramble, Maddy has to decide if she's going to stay and fight to save her dad's legacy and forge her very own new beginning, or run away again?
As the sun starts to shine, the team at The Birdie & Bramble are ready to make some exciting changes. And after all the uproar of the last few years, maybe it's finally time for Maddy to settle down in beautiful St Andrews.
There's still that undeniable pull between Maddy and Jack. But after a shocking surprise arrival earlier in the year, neither of them know quite how to be around the other. And now she has a secret of her own...
With everything up in the air, can Maddy find the strength to stand up for what she wants and discover the true nature of friends, family and love?
'An easy read, perfect for a summer holiday break and is sure to put a smile on your face'
'This book is wonderful and I loved it'
'A good, feel-good story about a supportive clique of friends and significant others who work together to make their little corner of Scotland a colorful, tasty and friendly place'
'Thoroughly enjoyed the life at the birdie and bramble, felt like I was one of their friends, loved the characters and of course Maddy, loved the description of st Andrews and the village where the birdie and bramble is located'
'Absolutely loved it, this was devoured in 24 hours as I was so excited to read this. Just as addictive, entertaining and emotional rollercoaster of a read as book one.' NetGalley Reviewer
After jetting off on her round-the-world adventure, Maddy Campbell never thought she'd be heading back to live in the small town of her birth to run The Birdie & Bramble. But after months of travelling, Maddy finally knows what she wants... and she's ready to make it happen!
Only to arrive to find that The Birdie & Bramble needs a new chef and it's her job to hire the perfect fit. Plus Jack hasn't spoken to her since she boarded the plane all those months ago, and she really thought they had something... Can Maddy fix the restaurant and her love life or will a new stranger throw more surprises her way?
Funny and heartwarming, The Birdie and Bramble series is the perfect pick-me-up this spring!
'This book was a rollercoaster of emotions for me. I smiled, I laughed and I even cried for Maddy.' NetGalley Reviewer
'Absolutely beautiful... I smiled, I laughed and I even cried for Maddy. It was so hard for me to put down' NetGalley Reviewer
This is the second novel in The Birdie & Bramble series. Don't miss a single book in this hilarious and feel-good series:
1. New Beginnings at The Birdie & Bramble
2. Snowdrops at The Birdie & Bramble
3. Blue Skies at The Birdie & Bramble
Reviewers have falling in love with The Birdie and Bramble - have you?
'Well written with loveable and relatable characters, such a heartwarming read'
'This is a brilliant book. I loved the characters. They are well written and relatable
The plot is entertaining and kept me interested until the end. This is the first book in the series and I can't wait for the next one.'
'This is a brilliant book about new starts, family, grief, and friendship. It's one of those book that can be an easy read or make you think if you read them at the right moment in your life.'
'This story so made me want to pack a bag and return for a visit to Scotland!'
'I really enjoyed reading this book, It has a lovely feel good factor, and it is an engaging read.'
'This novel has interesting characters, a great storyline and is unputdownable. Would recommend you give this read a go.'
'New Beginnings at The Birdie and Bramble is the first novel by Alison Craig that I've read and I can honestly say that I will be picking up more of her work in the future. I really liked her style of writing and found this an easy book to read. Her writing is so descriptive and I could honestly picture everything she was describing, especially the food! '
'This is very similar to a Katie Fforde novel. I loved the glorious food descriptions (not to be read if you are on a diet), the cosy small town feel, the morning walks on the beach, the romantic tension between Maddie's boyfriend in London and her new venison supplier for the restaurant. There's a suitably evil Laird, secret identities and nefarious plots to reveal all while serving sumptuous Scottish fare.'