Don't You Forget About Tea by Ellie Hall: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

My sister says all girls want bad boys. Not this good girl. Except for that one time.

I was the small-town princess cliche in high school. I left to hit it big in Hollywood, only to return home without a shiny golden award. Instead, all I have is an oversized plate of humble pie. No glitz. Zero glam.

Just about everything is the same as when I left Hogwash. Nosy neighbors. Gossip galore. The no stop-light vibe. The only job available is at the Coffee Loft. On the upside, it’s a family affair. Thanks, sis.

The downside, the police deputy is none other than our local juvenile delinquent. Seems he’s grown up and reformed his life. But I don’t expect him to protect me from a cascade of unfortunate events involving my ex, a missing dog, and other, um, things.

Until he does. Now I’m in his debt.

Maybe things have changed, especially how handsome he is in uniform, how polite he is when he stops in for tea, and how I can’t seem to forget about him. Then the past comes back to haunt him, er, us.

Looks like he’s leaving. Meanwhile, I’m stuck here. He says we’ll stay in touch. But I can’t help think he’ll forget about me.

This is a clean, sweet, closed door small town, second chance slow burn romcom with lots of sweet kisses and a happily ever after.

The Author

Ellie Hall is a USA Today bestselling author. If only that meant she could wear a tiara and get away with it. ;) She loves puppies, books, and the ocean. Writing sweet romance with lots of firsts and fizzy feels gives her joy. Oh, and chocolate chip cookies are her fave. Ellie believes in dreaming big, working hard, and lazy Sunday afternoons spent with her family and dog in gratitude for God’s grace.

Book Review

Don't You Forget About Tea is part of The Coffee Loft: Fall Collection. This is a multi-author series with each book featuring a Coffee Loft shop... but all can be enjoyed as standalones or in any order. 

This was such a fun read! Admittedly, when I first started reading, I wasn't sure I was going to like Tallula. She was definitely giving off some spoiled Hollywood starlet vibes at first... but the more I read on, the more I realized that there was a lot more to her and by the end as we see her growth, I found myself really liking her. Jesse on the other hand drew me in right away... who doesn't love the reformed bad boy!? This had a bit of a second chance feel--- though they didn't really have more than one moment in the past. Either way, I absolutely adored the chemistry between these two. Hogwash is such a quirky town and really hard not to fall in love with... I found myself laughing out loud and smiling throughout the story. Throw in some wonderful fall vibes and a fun mystery and there really was a lot to enjoy in this story! There was a lot going on, but it all blended together perfectly for this quick and enjoyable read. Oh, and that epilogue!? I absolutely adored it! 

Don't You Forget About Tea is a closed-door romance with kisses only and no language. 

You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/3AQ14BA