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The Grand Reopening Of Dandelion Cafe: The perfect uplifting escapist romantic comedy beach read for summer 2023 (Cherry Pie Island, Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Jenny Oliver (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 out of 5 stars 4,336 ratings

'You know you're in for a treat when you open a Jenny Oliver book' Debbie Johnson

From the top 10 best-selling author of The Summerhouse by the Sea

Welcome to Jenny Oliver’s brand new Cherry Pie Island series!

Home, Sweet Home….?

There’s nowhere more deliciously welcoming…

When Annie White steps back onto Cherry Pie Island, it’s safe to say her newly inherited Dandelion Café has seen better days! And while her childhood home on the Thames-side island idyll is exactly the same retreat from the bustle of London she remembers, Annie’s not convinced that she’ll be sticking around. Not that she can bear the idea of letting her dedicated, if endearingly disorganised staff lose their jobs. Plus café life does also have the added bonus of working a stone’s throw away from millionaire Matt and his disarmingly charming smile!

One (shoestring budget) café makeover, a few delightful additions to the somewhat retro menu and a lot of cherry pie tastings later, The Dandelion Café is ready for its grand reopening! But once she’s brought the dilapidated old café back to life, Annie finds herself wishing her stay on the island was just a bit longer. She always intended to go back to the big city…but could island living finally have lured her back home for good?

Perfect for fans of Lucy Diamond, Sophie Kinsella and Cathy Bramley.

The Cherry Pie Island series

The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Café – Book 1

The Vintage Ice Cream Van Road Trip – Book 2

The Great Allotment Challenge – Book 3

One Summer Night at the Ritz – Book 4

Each part of Cherry Pie Island can be read and enjoyed as a standalone story – or as part of the utterly delightful series.

Praise for Jenny Oliver

'I thoroughly enjoyed this… a touch of romance and a glorious amount of mouth-watering baking!' – Rea Book Review

'A lovely little read!' – Hanging on Every Word

'Jenny Oliver writes contemporary women's fiction which leaves you with a warm, fuzzy feeling inside’ – Books with Bunny

’Ideal for a summer read' – Catch a Single Thought

‘It was everything I enjoy… I couldn’t find a single flaw in the book' – Afternoon Bookery

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  1. Book 1 of 5
    Cherry Pie Island
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    256 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  6. Publication date
    27 Mar. 2015
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SBFVRIA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HQ Digital
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 27 Mar. 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1474030793
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Cherry Pie Island
  • Customer reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars 4,336 ratings

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Jenny Oliver

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Jenny Oliver is a bestselling author of contemporary fiction. Twice nominated for the RNA Best Contemporary Novel award, Jenny’s books explore the ups and downs of relationships and an unwavering belief in happy ever after. In the past she has had jobs ranging from an elf in the Disney store, a personal trainer, journalist, editor and now, by far the best, a writer. In her spare time she can be found cajoling her family out to car boot sales, trying to reign in her competitiveness on the netball court and subtly eavesdropping on strangers’ conversations as inspiration for her next book.

Jenny also writes the award-nominated YA series, Chelsea High.

Follow her on Twitter @JenOliverBooks Instagram JenOliverBooks Facebook JennyOliverBooks or go to the website jennyoliverbooks.com to find out more about Jenny, her books and read her blog!

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Customers find this book a pleasant, uncomplicated read with interesting twists and turns, featuring likeable characters and an easy-to-follow storyline. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its content, with one customer noting it's ideal for holiday reading by the pool. However, customers disagree on whether the book is fun to read, and several find it very predictable.

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217 customers mention ‘Readability’211 positive6 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a pleasant, uncomplicated, and feel-good holiday read. One customer mentions it's perfect for sitting by the pool.

"Lovely story. Easy to read as not too many people in it - that's my age thing." Read more

"...I loved the setting of this small island just off the Thames coastline so you have the big city environment close by if you want to enjoy the bright..." Read more

"...much of Jenny Colgan in that her writing is warm, engaging and a lighthearted read.. I felt that the book was rather short and because of this the..." Read more

"...Very sweet story, it's a perfect light-hearted read when you just need a little bit of a distraction or something to enjoy while sitting in the sun." Read more

68 customers mention ‘Story quality’68 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story's interesting twists and turns and its happy ending.

"Lovely story. Easy to read as not too many people in it - that's my age thing." Read more

"...Very sweet story, it's a perfect light-hearted read when you just need a little bit of a distraction or something to enjoy while sitting in the sun." Read more

"What a great story, I was spellbound from the beginning to the end. I loved all the different characters and the Dandelion Cafe. Book 2 here I come." Read more

"...Its an easy read, with believable characters and an interesting storyline and if you know a riverside cafe you can imagine the story taking place...." Read more

30 customers mention ‘Character development’30 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, finding them likeable, with one customer particularly appreciating the hero and heroine.

"...The island certainly appears to have a diverse mix of characters, certainly the ones we've met so far, and I'm definitely looking forward to getting..." Read more

"...I loved the hero and heroine. For my personal tastes, I would have liked a higher-stakes plot as it all came together a touch too easily." Read more

"...I loved all the different characters and the Dandelion Cafe. Book 2 here I come." Read more

"...Its an easy read, with believable characters and an interesting storyline and if you know a riverside cafe you can imagine the story taking place...." Read more

10 customers mention ‘Ease of follow’10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to follow, with one mentioning it's not too demanding and another noting it's quick to read.

"...a great read for sitting by the pool, or late at night as it's not too demanding. Entertaining, good characters and an easy to follow story...." Read more

"...on a bit at times but the characters were quite well rounded and easy to relate to." Read more

"A sweet story. Very easy and quick to read, don't expect anything deep and meaningful. Good for holiday reading." Read more

"Great read easy too follow storyline" Read more

6 customers mention ‘Book content’6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's content, finding it suitable for various reading occasions, including poolside relaxation, bedtime, beach time, and rainy afternoons.

"...However, good for bedtime or the beach." Read more

"...A good book to read on a rainy afternoon." Read more

"Easy read, prefictable plot but a good way to spend a sunny afternoon in the park" Read more

"A lovely read ideal for holiday reading by the pool." Read more

8 customers mention ‘Fun to read’4 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's entertainment value, with some finding it funny and engaging, while others describe it as boring and not memorable.

"Great book.loved the storyline and the chAracters. All very real and quirky. Love the twists and turns. In fact made me wish I had a cafe too...." Read more

"...the fire, quite enjoyable at the time, but quite predictable and not very memorable...." Read more

"...It was funny, sweet, made me really hungry, and I even shed a tear at the end!" Read more

"A pleasant uncomplicated read. Never exciting and very predictable." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Predictability’0 positive6 negative

Customers find the book very predictable.

"...on a wintry night by the fire, quite enjoyable at the time, but quite predictable and not very memorable...." Read more

"...The story was rather drawn out and predictable and rambled on a bit at times but the characters were quite well rounded and easy to relate to." Read more

"Not a bad story but - like all others in this genre - very predictable. However, good for bedtime or the beach." Read more

"A sweet humorous book with interesting characters. But far too predictable. All you needed was the white horse the end." Read more

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  • D. R. Allott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Kindly book
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2024
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    Lovely story. Easy to read as not too many people in it - that's my age thing.
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  • Sharon
    4.0 out of 5 stars Short but sweet read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 October 2015
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    The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Cafe is the first book in a new series from Jenny Oliver set on the magical sounding Cherry Pie island.

    When Annie inherits the Dandelion Cafe she returns home to Cherry Pie island to see whether it's possible to continue to run it from a distance or whether it's best to cut all ties and sell it for its development value. And she's not surprised to find that nothing has changed since she was a kid, the same tired fittings and even Martha is still working there, but it's the memories that make it hardest for her to let go...

    From the off it was clear that there was history as to why Annie left the island, which we do eventually discover, and you could feel her indecision as to what to do with the cafe, sell or refurbish. Obviously she went with the latter by undergoing a budget makeover using whatever items/materials she could lay her hands on as otherwise there wouldn't have been a story to tell and I loved the way her friends, old and new, all pulled together to help her achieve her dream.

    The island certainly appears to have a diverse mix of characters, certainly the ones we've met so far, and I'm definitely looking forward to getting to know more of them in the upcoming books in the series. I have to admit that if I had Jonathan as a brother I too might not want to come back and live on Cherry Pie Island permanently! And of course there has to be a hunk and Matt Walker, an old school friend, certainly fits the bill although he has his own issues that he's dealing with.

    I loved the setting of this small island just off the Thames coastline so you have the big city environment close by if you want to enjoy the bright lights of what London has to offer but if the quiet life is more your thing then you can definitely enjoy that on Cherry Pie island.

    Overall it's a fun, entertaining read and I'm definitely looking forward to discovering more about the island and its residents in the rest of the series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars A short, lighthearted read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 March 2015
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    Thank you to Carina and NetGalley for a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

    Jenny Oliver is one of those authors whose books you should never read on an empty stomach. I've been craving cherry pie and cream since the opening chapter of this book! Her writing reminded me very much of Jenny Colgan in that her writing is warm, engaging and a lighthearted read.. I felt that the book was rather short and because of this the characters were rather one dimensional.

    Jenny Oliver descriptive writing of the food, the cafe and the island were wonderful however, for me, in places this was also a negative aspect of the book. Sometime the writing was overly descriptive where is just wasn't necessary and didn't add anything to the book. I also wasn't keen on the reference to current technology such as the iphone 6 as it will make the book dated in a couple of years.

    I would definitely read the other books in this series and future books by Jenny Oliver. I would give this 3.5 stars if there was an option as it is deserving of more than 3 but not quite a 4 for the points mentioned.
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  • Alexa P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and uplifting
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 August 2015
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    This is a lovely uplifting story and a promising start to the series - I'm off to buy the next couple of books having read this in one sitting.

    I love the imagery of the cherry trees, the description of the cafe and the island itself - as much as I loved meeting these characters and getting a glimpse into their worlds. Very sweet story, it's a perfect light-hearted read when you just need a little bit of a distraction or something to enjoy while sitting in the sun.
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  • Ketto
    4.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2020
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    I really liked this author's voice and her descriptive work is particularly powerful. Her characters were real and not stereotypical and I would quite like to have biffed the heroine's brother on the nose.

    I loved the hero and heroine. For my personal tastes, I would have liked a higher-stakes plot as it all came together a touch too easily.
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  • Mrs Jane Mitchell
    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 March 2022
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    What a great story, I was spellbound from the beginning to the end. I loved all the different characters and the Dandelion Cafe. Book 2 here I come.
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  • Sheerie Franks
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Grand Reopening of Dandelion Café, a delishious start to The Cherry Pie Island serie
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 April 2015
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    I really enjoyed this book and find it easy to give it 5 stars, a brilliant start to The Cherry Pie Island series. It contains family trials and tribulations and the same amongst a close knit community. I loved Annie who has inherited The Dandelion Cafe from her father and after much soul searching has decided to give it a chance and gives it a revamp on a shoestring. The spark from Matt, know to her from her childhood, helped her come to the right decision. I eagerly await the next book and am off to the supermarket to buy a cherry pie!
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  • surfsup
    4.0 out of 5 stars A good, easy read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 April 2015
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    it is the first time i have read Jenny Oliver and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Its an easy read, with believable characters and an interesting storyline and if you know a riverside cafe you can imagine the story taking place. You want the ending to be just as Jenny wrote it. I am looking forward to reading the next one.
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  • Paola B.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lettura da sabato pomeriggio
    Reviewed in Italy on 5 November 2015
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    La protagonista rimette in gioco la propria vita rinnovando il caffè che il padre le ha lasciato in eredità. Storia di famiglia e un'isola che non c'è, ma che tutti vorrebbero raggiungere per trovare la propria oasi di pace
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  • TB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in Canada on 9 June 2016
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    Brilliant series.
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  • K8Cunning_am
    5.0 out of 5 stars Jenny Oliver Delivers a Truly Enjoyable Story _ Great Read
    Reviewed in the United States on 12 April 2015
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    With a heavy heart for her past relationship decisions, Annie White had left behind her childhood home (and irritating brother) on the lovely Cherry Pie Island. Annie works hard to create a successful professional life for herself in London as a Graphic Artist. She owns her home, has savings and her work is in demand. Feeling pleased with her accomplishments, Annie finds herself the unexpected inherited owner of the Island town's Dandelion Cafe, famous for it's delicious Cherry Pie. At first look, the quaint Cafe seems too worn down and Annie has to seriously consider just closing the doors... but can she shut the doors and walk away from the employees? Surprising even herself, Annie decides to crib together a "remodel" using what's available for donation in the community... and a little sweat equity soon draws people together to bring re-newed hope and life to the Dandelion Cafe and to Annie.... I enjoy Jenny Oliver's books and look forward to her next, and her next and her next!
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  • magicsmith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommended
    Reviewed in Australia on 3 September 2015
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    This book is a surprise in the way it considers family relationships and how people can view their interactions so differently. It draws you in quickly, making you interested in the main character and the events which led up to her life. There are hints of interesting details in the lives of the other characters which will hopefully be expanded in later books.

    It was a feel good book which did allow for past mistakes to be forgiven if they were not repeated. Definitely buying the rest of the books in the series.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved this book !
    Reviewed in Germany on 30 October 2015
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    Wonderfully descriptive - this reader finds herself practically tasting such a pie. Loved the feel of the Island and the slightly shabby but deliciously cozy cafe with characters you will want to follow. Oh, to have such a great place to people-watch.
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