This is what it is, a nice cup of tea to enjoy.  It isn't heavy or deep, it is just enjoyable.  The introduction is fun and sets up a series very well (actually the description of all those characters in her office gives a delightful image).  The story itself is familiar territory and you know where it is going as soon as it starts.  But there can be great enjoyment in the journey.  The charactres were well defined and believable.  I appreciate that after describing so many wonderful sounding treats we also were blessed with the recipes and I'll need to try some.  I'll read more in the series or by this author.

Additional note:  I love Jane Austen's work and I like the idea that the stories in this series will be based on those stories.  It will be fun to recognize the favorite characters recreated in modern day counterparts.
This is what it is, a nice cup of tea to enjoy. It isn't heavy or deep, it is just enjoyable. The introduction is fun and sets up a series very well (actually the description of all those characters in her office gives a delightful image). The story itself is familiar territory and you know where it is going as soon as it starts. But there can be great enjoyment in the journey. The charactres were well defined and believable. I appreciate that after describing so many wonderful sounding treats we also were blessed with the recipes and I'll need to try some. I'll read more in the series or by this author. Additional note:  I love Jane Austen's work and I like the idea that the stories in this series will be based on those stories. It will be fun to recognize the favorite characters recreated in modern day counterparts.