I love reading the comfort food cafe series, it one of my favourites to read. I loved reading about Willow, her character was always intriguing and now we know her back story. I enjoy catching up with the other characters and see what's going on with them, such an enjoyable town to read about. I don't want this series to end! Can't wait for the next book, I wonder who this will be about. Thank you for letting me read and review this book, look very much forward to the next one.

This is the fourth book in the Comfort Food Café series. Once again we are drawn into the lives of the engaging and quirky staff and customers of this charming café in Budbury.
This time the story focuses on Willow who as well as working part time in the café, runs a cleaning business and looks after her mother Lynnie who is suffering from dementia. There were times that this book left me feeling exhausted, not because I didn’t enjoy it, but more because I don’t think I could keep up with Willow and everything she seemed to achieve in a day. I know I am (a bit) older than her but I really don’t think I could imagine doing half the things that she did and still have time for a bit of a social life.
She seems to be juggling things quite will with the odd assistance from her friends and colleagues and never really complains however once she meets a face from her past things start to get a bit complicated.
Tom is a hunky but shy and nerdy guy who has just moved back to Budbury, a place he spent time in when he lived at the children’s home. Due to his upbringing he doesn’t trust people easily as he prefers to be on his own as then he can’t be let down. This is something that Willow can understand after her siblings moved away leaving her to care for their mother alone. She doesn’t like to talk about the problems almost as much as she hates having to ask for anyone for help. In fact when they return she initially resents their help even though it gives her the much needed break she deserves
Willow and Tom really are ideally matched yet they fight their attraction to the point that Tom even considers moving away again, however you just know that despite all the stops and starts and misunderstandings in their relationship these two characters will eventually work out that they are meant to be together but you can’t but help enjoy the ride until they get there.
Once again Debbie Johnson gives the reader a charming story about characters that you can’t help but care about and sympathise with. She manages to tackle real life issues in a caring and sensitive way whilst managing to inject some light-hearted humour along the way. These books give you real sense of community, where people are willing to go above and beyond for friends and strangers alike. If you have read and enjoyed the other books in this series then you will love this one. If not then you really should as you don’t know what you are missing

A warm story of friends and family, put the kettle and snuggle up on the sofa for a good read. A perfect book to get engrossed in on a lazy day or on your holiday. Thank you, NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange for an honest review.

Another stellar instalment to this beachside series, this book takes two characters who each deserve a chance at happiness, reuniting them with memories from their past. Coupled with appearances from previous protagonists, this might be the most heart-warming of the Café novels yet, having become my firm favourite after only a few pages. Willow and Tom will have you desperate to devour every page (along with some delicious café cake!), until you reach the finale and find out if Budbury will have produced another happy ending.

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This is the fourth book in this series and whilst I missed the third it has not detracted from the story. It is a very easy read and I love the characters. Brilliant.

The second I’ve read in Debbie Johnson’s Comfort Food Café series, and I enjoyed it as much as I did the first. It’s chick-lit, but she doesn't hesitate to tackle tough issues, such as the protagonist Willow caring for her mum who has Alzheimer’s. The characters are quirky and engaging, and I cheered them throughout the story. Definitely a feel-good read, but one that doesn’t leave you feeling empty afterward.

I would love to have a comfort food cafe near me. It’s a place to go to be included and feel welcome. Willow Longville lives with her mother, who appears to have dementia so Willow takes her along to her cleaning jobs and to the cafe where she also works as a waitress. Life is good and on an even keel, Willow has her friends and jobs she enjoys until she is offered a large cleaning contract. I enjoyed every page of this book it is filled with love and is a joy to read.

What a wonderful series! I enjoy, this series and it’s Willow who’s story is the topic of this uplifting story and even though the book is part of a series I think it could be read as a stand alone. This book touches on the topic of Alzheimer’s and it covers it in a dignified way, that doesn’t lose sight of some of the problems Willow faces caring for her mum, who is suffering from this dreadful disease, with the help of all the other wonderful characters we have come to know and love. This book sees the arrival of help and a handsome stranger! I would definitely recommend this book it’s a great read

Her name is Willow Longville. She is twenty-six years old. She lives in a village called Budbury, with her mum Lynnie. She work as a waitress at the Comfort Food Café, and runs her own cleaning business called Will -o’-the-Wash. She has a dog called Bella Swan, and loves her life. What happened to Willow during "Sunshine at the Comfort Food Cafe"?
1. This story follows Willow as she looks after her mother Lynnie, who is suffering from Alzheimer's
2. We discover why Willow has pink hair.
3. Willow cleans the house on the hill, Briarwood, for the new owner, Tom.
4. Willow spies on new owner taking naked swim in pond, not once but twice!
5. Willow's older siblings are tracked down and come home to help with their mum.
6. Willow and her sister Auburn return to visit their old home/commune and meet an interesting guy called Robert.
7. Willow falls in love.
8. Tom's dog is called Rick Grimes.

This is the fourth book in the series, with this one focusing on Willow and her family. It touches on dealing with Alzheimer's, the way Willow deals with the situation, struggling with her own life and the needs of her mums. Despite this topic and its sadness, the book has lighter moments when it makes some fun references to popular TV programmes and films, and as ever the village comes together when there is a problem or for a party that needs organising.

It's a good story, though a little cliche with some convenient characters turning up that are needed in the certain stores in the village and you can see how Willow will be affected by the new man in her life- it's sweet but predictable.

I received this book from netgalley in return for a honest review.

I really enjoyed he Comfort Food Cafe books, and was really loking forward to catching up with the characters that I'd read about previously. A lovely village community setting. which makes you feel like you would love to live there, especially having a Comfort Food Cafe with lots of freshly baked cakes! I did find this book a bit slow in places, and didn't enjoy quite as much as the previous books in the series. It was interesting and sad to read about Willow's Mum living with dementia, and of course it had a nice little romance added in with a nice happy ending.

Delightful. Worth reading. Heartwarming with humor. Serious and genuine conflicts.
Can be read as a stand alone yet I had previously read ‘Coming Home to the Comfort . The story was very relatable to me having had a mother with Alzheimer’s and 2 siblings. With the baby boomers moving from flower children/hippies to parents, now to seniors, their children have to now make responsible decisions without loosing oneself. Willow, our main character loves her mother, takes full control and responsibility, not because she has to, but because she loves her mother.

As most who read this book or others in the series, I should be eating cake and tea at the Comfort Cafe. I will go back and read more of Debbie Johnson books.

A wonderful heartwarming story that really gives you a tingly warm heart feeling. You can't help but love all the characters. A fabulous addition to the series

Willow lives and works at the cafe with her mum, Lynnie. She returned to the house on the hill, Briarwood which she thought was haunted as a child when her brother's and sister had told her a spooky tale about the building all those years ago after their mum used to work there as it was a foster home.



There's also the fact that as a child Willow screamed in a boy's room while she was there and now here is Tom, the new owner and he remembers her! The pair get along amazingly as their two dogs bond as well!



Willow has to care for her mum as she has Alzheimer's while The rest of her siblings have moved away. I really like Willow's style as she dresses alternatively and very boldly.



The book had a minor horror feeling at the very beginning surrounding the house and woods as well as the mention of Twilight Bella Swan as her dog's name too but don't worry as the story turns from gloom to sunshine and roses as the pair meet and their lives intertwine together as the pair fall into an easy friendship which grows stronger with more time together as well as meeting Willow's friends whom also love Tom and welcome him. Together they enjoy dancing, parties and reuniting siblings as Tom helps Willow secretly by finding her older sister there's also the fact that Willow's mum has Alzheimer's and goes out on her own and can't always recall the right names or events at a moment in time. It highlights the dangers of the illness and I praise Debbie for including it in this book.



The book was a nice read, very well written and funny with a lot of Disney and film references throughout to look out for!



Many thanks to the publishers for allowing to review this book for them!

Love this series and this one didn’t disappoint!! I do look out for this author now so was thrilled when this came up for review

A nice light easy read and one definitely for the beach

Once again we meet at The Comfort Food Cafe and this time it is Willow’s story. We find out how those affected by Altizmers deal with life day in day out.how even when you do not seem to have the time to spare, love arrives to take you by surprise.
There is always love and laughter, sadness and tears when you spend time at the Comfort Food Cafe but all of life is like that, isn’t i?

A welcome return to the Comfort Food Cafe with a storyline provided through the eyes of Willow., the daughter of an ex hippie with 3 estranged siblings scattered around. the world, Willow lives alone with her mother Lynnie, who is suffering from Alzheimer's. She is in danger of selflessly devoting all her time to caring for Lynnie but the residents of Budbury are constantly at hand to make sure they are there for support. When Tom, a childhood acquaintance returns to the village Willow is quickly swept up in romance (especially after she has spotted him skinny dipping and realising how fit he is!) until Lynnie goes missing at the only time Willow has left her alone with her recently returned sister. Blaming herself, Willow retreats back to being the main carer but Tom has other ideas and has managed to find and contact her other siblings. The storyline comes to the predictable romantic conclusion leaving you with the inevitable feel good ending. Debbie Johnson deals with this tragic disease and the impact it has on a family in a poignant and sensitive way but with an appropriate sprinkling of humour. Bring on the next story!

A great read unlike the forerunner to this book. Great characters. A great story and a book I’m happy to recommend.

Review: Sunshine at the Comfort Food Cafe is book 4 in a series, however this can be read as a stand alone as the author buts a lot of history into the book about the characters. 

This story is set in Devon and follows Willow who has several jobs, including running the cafe and cleaning, as well as looking after her mother. Even though her mum is ill the author writes about in a sensitive manner and it brings hope to the reader. The writing overall is good and draws you into the thought and feelings of the characters. Her descriptions of past events really adds depth to the story and I like that, especially if it's in a series as it is a good reminder. 

A lovely read, perfect with a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

Love these books. I haven't read them in order because I only heard of the newest book recently. But am going to go back and purchase the other titles. You are immediately drawn into the lives of the people in this Dorset village. They are an amazing community that make me want to be part of it. Each book tells the story of a different family. What I like is that you still hear about the other characters you have fallen in love with in the other novels as whilst getting to know another member of the village.
Always a good feel read.

I didnt enjoy this one as much as i liked the others. There was too much repetition in it for me. If you are coming across this book then you should know that this is in fact book 4 of the series and you really should start at the beginning as the 1st 3 books are fantastic. However the author has copy and pasted pages and pages of previous books in here to catch you up. Now if you are a new reader thats great for you, but it drove me nuts.

Its been about 6 months since the end of the last book and things are moving on in Budbury. WIlliow has got a cleaning business now and gets a contract to go and clear Briarwood which is a big stately home that Willow and her siblings used to play in when they were kids as their mum worked there. Its been empty for a long time and Tom a young man that use to live in the house when it was a childrens home has returned to buy it and make it a good house again. Tom is a geek, awkward, shy, socially indept and easily hurt and Willow and he have an instant connnection over his nerdy tshirts and both of their dogs Bella Swan and Rick Griimes. This however isnt an easy story because woven into this book is a quite heart wrenching tale of Willows mum who has Altzheimers and the return of WIllows siblings. You also get to catch up with the locals as they are chucking yet another party lol

Now i am probably being overly harsh, however can the author just not do what every other author on the planet does and include a cast of characters at the beginning of the books. Also i think it might be helpful on the front cover and in the product description it really should say Book 4 of the Comfort Food Cafe series to make things easier for all readers, that way new ones can start at the beginning and the faithful ones who have read them all dont end up having to skip chapters of words they have read before.