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Coffee, Tea, The Gypsy & Me by Caroline James Paperback – 3 Oct. 2012

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Coffee Tea the Gypsy & Me

The first in the series but can be read as a stand-alone novel.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A genuinely warm feel-good story

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I LOVED this book

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Funny, sad, a perfect page-turner

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Couldn't put it down!

Jo's romance with the gypsy began with his first kiss, she never forgot it...

When Jo Edmond's husband runs off with their nanny and disappears into a Spanish sunset, Jo resolves to make a new life with her baby son. She impulsively purchases Kirkton House a run-down guest house and with the help of a colourful cast of characters, establishes a thriving country house hotel. Jo opens the hotel during Fair Week, a famous 300-year-old gypsy tradition, hated by the locals and loved by every tinker and traveller in the country. Romance is the last thing on her mind until the enigmatic John Doherty walks into her life...

Assisted by Hattie, a local woman who becomes a friend, Jo’s business succeeds and a new Jo emerges, attracting the attention of every man who comes within her radar. In Fair Week, Jo’s errant husband turns up and begins a campaign to win her back but Black Monday is looming, the stock market crashes, and tourism dries up. With difficult days ahead Jo has to reinvent her business to survive.

Ebook of the week - The Sun Newspaper:"A strong plot with likable characters make it a great read."

Chicklitgirls.com:"Caroline James has a real gift for writing and has done an outstanding job with her debut novel. Keeping it real she has brought in facets of life that we all have to deal with, everything needed for a satisfying read for women - amusing, colourful, and even tear-jerking at times."

Dizzycblogspot:"I found this story engaging from page one and enjoyed this delightful weekend read right the last page. I warmed to all the characters, 5 stars!"

"I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a heartwarming story sprinkled with intrigue, 5*" NetGalley Review

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Caroline James lives in Cheshire, England and when not writing books and running a consultancy company, she climbs mountains and contemplates life. Caroline is a member of the Romantic Novelist's Association and Feature Editor for an online magazine.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ramjam Publishing Company (3 Oct. 2012)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0957378203
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0957378209
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 2.24 x 22.86 cm

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Caroline James always wanted to write, but instead of taking a literary route, she followed a career in the hospitality industry, which included owning a pub and a beautiful country house hotel. She was also a media agent representing celebrity chefs. When she finally glued her rear to a chair and began to write, the words flowed, and several novels later, she gained many bestseller badges for her books.

Her popular bestseller, The Cruise, is described as ‘Girl power for the over-sixties! ' Caroline's next hilarious novel about having fun being young at sea is The Cruise Club, which will be published in the summer of 2025.

Caroline’s hilarious novels include The French Cookery School, The Spa Break, and The Best Boomerville Hotel, which is depicted as ‘Britain’s answer to the Best Marigold Hotel’.

She likes to write in Venus, her holiday home on wheels, and in her spare time, she walks with Fred, her Westie, or swims in a local lake. Caroline is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, the SOA, and the Society of Women’s Writers & Journalists and writes short stories and articles, contributing to many publications.

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Customers find this book to be a well-written, easy-to-read feel-good story that makes them giggle from start to finish. They appreciate the beautiful countryside setting and the growing friendships between characters, with one review highlighting the strong bond between Jo and Hattie. The book is heartwarming, making readers cry and feel uplifted, though some note issues with grammar and typos throughout the text.

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91 customers mention ‘Readability’91 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as an enjoyable, easy-going, and well-written feel-good read that they loved from start to finish.

"An absolutely wonderful book, that really pulls you into the story, I even had a tear in my eye at one point." Read more

"...This book was a fab read and i would recommend everybody to read it, You won't be disappointed." Read more

"...dog lover but there are a vast amount of characters and most are hugely loveable although there are the odd rogue ones thrown in...." Read more

"When I saw this book it begged me to read it , could it be a bit of the gypsy magic ?..." Read more

63 customers mention ‘Storyline’59 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this romantic comedy, describing it as a good feel-good tale with a happy ending.

"An absolutely wonderful book, that really pulls you into the story, I even had a tear in my eye at one point." Read more

"...I was very excited to read about Jo and how she sets up Kirkton House and finds staff to help who actually enjoyed working there and the ghostly..." Read more

"...There maybe some romance in this story, in fact Jo has suitors falling over themselves to win her over, but what made this one stand out more than..." Read more

"...more about this mysterious gypsy man with the lovely eyes , I loved the friendship and fun that Jo & Hattie shared and if they were down then they..." Read more

52 customers mention ‘Humor’52 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, describing it as an amazing funny lighthearted read that made them giggle from start to finish, and find it perfect for holiday reading.

"...Made me giggle from start to finish and i loved that it was a behind the scenes of a guesthouse and what really can go on behind the walls...." Read more

"...Coffee, Tea, The Gypsy & Me is an uplifting and fun read with some absolutely great characters in it...." Read more

"...gypsy man with the lovely eyes , I loved the friendship and fun that Jo & Hattie shared and if they were down then they would offer each other that..." Read more

"...For me personally I had a good laugh, I shed a few tears & I punched the air!!! Brilliant." Read more

37 customers mention ‘Character development’32 positive5 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the gripping characters and another noting the great success of author Caroline James.

"...I loved the main characters Jo and Hattie, they soon become very close when Jo employs Hattie to help run Kirkton House and i enjoyed reading their..." Read more

"...is no real surprise being a fellow dog lover but there are a vast amount of characters and most are hugely loveable although there are the odd rogue..." Read more

"...There are plenty of supporting characters who each have minor tales in this book and they were very interesting too...." Read more

"...I love the main characters Jo and Hattie and the fun that radiates from them despite the fact that they are Boss & Employee...." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Heartwarming’14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming, describing it as uplifting with moments of sadness that make them cry.

"...Coffee, Tea, The Gypsy & Me is an uplifting and fun read with some absolutely great characters in it...." Read more

"...the warmth and friendliness of everyone & the food , such a lovely heartwarming story, I am certainly looking forward to being on another adventure..." Read more

"...At times Jo's story is heart-rending, funny and irreverent, and Caroline James takes a reader on a roller coaster of emotions and draws forth much..." Read more

"...Laugh out loud moments and upset and in tears the next….. another one I couldn’t put down - love it - love it - love it!!" Read more

14 customers mention ‘Visual style’14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's visual style, particularly its beautiful countryside setting, with one customer noting its vivid imagery and another mentioning its lovely professional cover.

"...I enjoyed the countryside setting and seeing Jo growing her new business and I was totally routing for her throughout not just for that side of..." Read more

"...wanting to know more about this mysterious gypsy man with the lovely eyes , I loved the friendship and fun that Jo & Hattie shared and if they..." Read more

"...did when she was encountering a stressful situation and Caroline describes it so beautifully, that I think of this quote when I put mine on!..." Read more

"...The idyllic setting and country folk no nonsense attitude gives the story a familiar cosy feeling, while the large volume of characters suggests..." Read more

6 customers mention ‘Friendship’6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the friendships in the book, with one highlighting the fabulous bond between Jo and Hattie, while another notes how the characters interact throughout the story.

"...made this one stand out more than others was the fabulous friendship between Jo and Hattie...." Read more

"...really made this book, they are two poles apart but they form such a great friendship and both help each other out in times of need...." Read more

"...together in the story and there are lots of funny moments and intertwined lives, it helps that the story is set in a small village...." Read more

"I loved the characters in the book and the way they all interacted throughout the book...." Read more

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Customers find the book's grammar problematic, with multiple instances of typos and poor punctuation throughout the text.

"...For a start, the book was full of typos -whole words and maybe sentences missed and the grammar 'off' completely in places...." Read more

"...Also the typos got ever more numerous towards the end of the book, which became really irritating...." Read more

"...me interested as to what would happen next,however disappointed in grammar and spellings which did spoil it a bit for me." Read more

"...Unfortunately, I had to give up by chapter five because the poor punctuation and insufficient editing was just too annoying and distracting...." Read more

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An absolutely wonderful book, that really pulls you into the story, I even had a tear in my eye at one point.

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Amazing funny lighthearted read!
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When Jo Edmond's husband runs off with their nanny. Jo resolves to make a new life with her baby son Thomas. She purchases Kirkton House a run down guest house and with the help of a colourful cast of locals, establishes a thriving country house hotel. She opens during fair week, a 300 year old gypsy tradition hated by the locals and loved by every tinker and traveller in the country.

Romance is the last thing on her mind, until the enigmatic John Doherty walks into her life...

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I really enjoyed reading this book, I couldn't put it down. Made me giggle from start to finish and i loved that it was a behind the scenes of a guesthouse and what really can go on behind the walls.

I loved the main characters Jo and Hattie, they soon become very close when Jo employs Hattie to help run Kirkton House and i enjoyed reading their friendship blossom, it was lovely..They always knew when to perk each other up or need a shoulder they were always their for each other.
I was very excited to read about Jo and how she sets up Kirkton House and finds staff to help who actually enjoyed working there and the ghostly experiences too!

I disliked Jinny Atkinson very much, she was an awful snotty cow who wanted everything her own way and took a horrible liking to Jo. And I disliked Jo's husband too, he came across as though he could have anything he wanted with a click of his fingers.

The best parts about the book were reading about the traditional 300 year old fair that the gypsy's have every year with their own horse races, fights & general gossip which goes on for a week which is

This book was a fab read and i would recommend everybody to read it, You won't be disappointed.

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Sarah H.
An uplifting and fun read.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 May 2022
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Jo’s husband has run off with another woman to sunny Spain and left Jo on her own to bring up their son. What I loved about Jo is that she has a good head on her shoulders. Her ex was holding her back but when Jo takes over a country hotel, she really shines and comes into her own. She shows us that a woman doesn’t need a man to make something of themselves, all you need is to have faith in yourself and a friend like Hattie by your side!

There maybe some romance in this story, in fact Jo has suitors falling over themselves to win her over, but what made this one stand out more than others was the fabulous friendship between Jo and Hattie. Hattie is very much the salt of the earth as the saying goes, who says it as it is and the two women get along like a house on fire. There is just something very comforting when it comes to the bond between them even though they have only known each other for a relatively short period of time.

Coffee, Tea, The Gypsy & Me is an uplifting and fun read with some absolutely great characters in it. I even fell in love with Pippa the dog, which probably is no real surprise being a fellow dog lover but there are a vast amount of characters and most are hugely loveable although there are the odd rogue ones thrown in. I enjoyed the countryside setting and seeing Jo growing her new business and I was totally routing for her throughout not just for that side of things to do well but in her personal life also. An engrossing novel that will leave you feeling all warm and happy inside!

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Heartwarming funny story
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 January 2024
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When I saw this book it begged me to read it , could it be a bit of the gypsy magic ? Anyway it worked & it drew me in and I couldn’t put it down , wanting to know more about this mysterious gypsy man with the lovely eyes , I loved the friendship and fun that Jo & Hattie shared and if they were down then they would offer each other that helping hand to get up again , I would love to be a guest at Kirkton house enjoying the warmth and friendliness of everyone & the food , such a lovely heartwarming story, I am certainly looking forward to being on another adventure with Jo & Hattie again seeing what they get up to next time

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Erin
Couldn't put this book down!!!
Reviewed in the United States on 29 April 2012
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This book is fabulous! The story is well thought out and enthralling, and you get a real sense of connection to the characters.

I go through a few books a week, which gets to be an expensive habit, so I have taken to searching Amazon for free and inexpensive ones. The books that I usually find are from first time authors that have yet to master the skills of character development, editing, and proofreading. Every once in a while, however, I find a gem. Coffee, Tea, The Gypsy & Me is definitely one of those gems. Not only did I feel a real connection to Jo and Hattie, I also found characters like Alf, Greg, and Gerald to be well developed while keeping with the flow of the story line. The book actually made me cry at one point. One of the reviews above complains that the character of John was underdeveloped, however I feel that this added to his mystery and allure. As a gypsy, John would have keep a bit of his true self hidden from anyone outside of his community. I feel that delving into his thoughts would actually have taken away from his character. The editing in this book is excellent as well! While I love the fact that first time authors have become able to self publish on Amazon, I hate that many of these authors don't seem to feel the need to have someone else look over the book before they put it online for the world to read. This is not a problem with this book.

I know that every good book has to come to an end, but I honestly didn't want this one to. I can't wait for her next book to come out!

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Ally
A story with everything
Reviewed in Australia on 27 September 2024
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Laughs, anticipation,romance, a few tears and many many twists and turns. So many characters brought to life in a setting you can't help but imagine visiting.

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Mae
What an enjoyable story
Reviewed in Canada on 6 August 2021
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Could not stop reading this book. So many twists to the story, sad and joy filled
The ending was perfect.

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Une histoire qui aurait pu être originale mais dans laquelle les situations se répètent et l'ensemble est lassant, parfois vulgaire.

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Gypsy and me
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A bit slow to start but overall a good read. Didn't really need the sex scenes , story is good enough without. Hattie moved on rather quickly after Bert, but I guess that's because book had to end. Was given free book . My review is freely and honestly given

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