‘One of our favourite women’s fiction stars’ – Heat

‘A warm and wonderful read’ – Woman’s Own

‘The perfect summer treat; as sweet as a cream scone and just as moreish’ – Cathy Bramley

‘Gorgeously romantic’ – Rachael Lucas

‘Cressida's characters are wonderful. So warm and relatable… A delicious summer treat!’ – Sarah Morgan

‘Evocative and gorgeous’ – Phillipa Ashley

‘Warm and wonderful… bursting with characters you’ll adore’ – Miranda Dickinson

‘So many perfect romantic moments that made me melt.’ – Jules Wake

‘You’ll want to cancel plans and stay in’ – Pernille Hughes

‘Sizzingly romantic and utterly compelling’ – Alex Brown

‘I just LOVED this story. All the characters are wonderful’ – Isabelle Broom

‘Real heart and soul’ – Sarra Manning

‘I absolutely love Cressida’s warm-hearted, romantic stories – they’re the perfect escape’ – Rachael Lucas

‘A wonderful ray of reading sunshine’ – Heidi Swain

‘A little slice of a Cornish cream tea but without the calories’ – Bella Osborne

‘Perfectly pitched between funny, sexy, tender and downright heartbreaking’ – Jane Casey

'A lovely warm gem’ – Alex Brown

‘McLaughlin writes so warmly and vividly, the rest of the world melts away!’ – Kirsty Greenwood

‘Beautiful, heartwarming. Drew me in and I didn’t want to leave!’ – Zara Stoneley

‘As hot & steamy as a freshly made hot chocolate, and as sweet & comforting as the whipped cream & sprinkles that go on top’ – Helen Fields