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Sweetshop of Dreams

By: Jenny Colgan
Narrated by: Beverley A. Crick
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Rosie Hopkins thinks leaving her busy London life, and her boyfriend Gerard, to sort out her elderly Aunt Lilian's sweetshop in a small country village is going to be dull. Boy, is she wrong.

Rosie's life is...comfortable. And even though she might like to pursue a more rewarding career, and Gerard doesn't seem to have any plans to propose, Rosie's not complaining. Things could be worse. Right?

Lilian Hopkins has spent her life running Lipton's sweetshop, through wartime and family feuds. When her great-niece Rosie arrives to help her with the shop, Lilian struggles with the idea that it might finally be time to settle up, and wrestles with the secret history hidden behind the jars of beautifully colored sweets.

But as Rosie gets Lilian back on her feet, breathes a new life into the candy shop, and gets to know the mysterious and solitary Stephen - whose family seems to own the entire town - she starts to think that settling for what's comfortable might not be so great after all.

©2014 Jenny Colgan (P)2018 Tantor

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Wonderfully sweet with realistic characters.

Love Jenny Colgan, real characters that you grow to love. Dynamics and struggles realistic. Cute, fun listen. Wanting more! Great narration!

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Sweet story

This book gave ma all the feels. I laughed out loud, felt frustrated at the characters and cried. Everything was all wrapped up in the end. Great writing and storytelling from the narrator.

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Very sweet story with interesting characters who hold your attention from the beginning to the end.

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This was a surprise and I loved it

I laughed and cried and it had my spellbound until the end. You won’t regret it.

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Wonderful Story

Loved it! Sweet and Realistic. Such a build up to a beautiful ending. Touching in all generations of our hearts.

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Excellent story

I wish it was a movie - I’d cast a Hugh Grant like actor for the doctor. I just wish the Steven character was a bit more loveable. I couldn’t figure out why the main character liked him so much. I truly disliked Jerrod but the ending was a great way to reconcile that.

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Sweet Story

This is a feel good read. It is a nice setting, likable characters, and a satisfying ending. You won't be disappointed.

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another favorite

Loved the characters! Jenny's books never disappoint. She weaves a wonderful story in a delightful location.

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Delightful

Another delightful Jenny Colgan book. I like her easy stories filled with interesting characters and everyday life stuff. This one takes place in the English countryside at a candy shop I’d love to visit. Narration was great.

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Lovely story weaver

I have read several of Ms. Colgan’s books. They are entertaining and have very interesting characters. Definitely a “feel good” read. They are my reward for walking the dog in the woods every morning, a true guilty pleasure.

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