Really enjoy the story really gripping just wanted to keep reading to find out more about Ben and if Ellie would go to Ben or Marcus

I would love to go to Ellie's Tearoom on the Bay and sit and read.  All day and even though I don't knit or do pilates I think I might stay for those evenings too.

Ellie runs an independent teashop in the place where she spent her childhood holidays but when mysterious Ben comes along who works for a big corporate coffee chain, does this spell trouble?! 

Thanks to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for a review.   I'll be honest I picked the book because of the cover as I love red gingham and gingerbread men and because it was set in Yorkshire (a place I spent childhood holidays) but I really enjoyed it.  My first book by Rachel Burton, but I'd certainly look out for her again.

Eloise had been coming to the little seaside town since boarding school when she was thirteen, and she’s retreated to find herself after a breakup and leaving her PhD programme and work in York.  She’d always dreamed of a tea shop, and by selling up everything in her old life, and a loan from the bank, she’s managed to buy the shop from aunt and uncle, the people who spent the most time with her as ‘family’ in the last half of her years on earth.   

Now nearly a year on from taking over the tea shop, Eloise is finally starting to move on from her relationship’s end, and has found a new place, new dreams and a new best friend and community that has welcomed her and the offerings in her tea room.  

But not all changes are always straightforward: a handsome stranger with a ‘to go’ mug from her least favorite coffee chain is intriguing: more than she’s mustered up for anyone else she’d met. Of course, we have the knitting / pilates/ community members who are ‘up to date’ on everything and more than willing to interfere with ‘good intentions’. All until the long-gone ex appears on the doorstep, Eloise learns to face her fears and her own history –and decide on her new direction.  

The story is surprisingly deep, full of friendship, moments of drama and plenty of hearrt. There is a ton of history to unpack for Eloise, her new relationship with Ben and her old one with Marcus, not to mention her self-esteem, her own feelings of abandonment and her general timidity and adversity to risk-taking. Full of the scents and love for tea, a bit of good-natured ribbing from friends and a community coming together to support and cheer on one they’ve taken to heart – this is a lovely getaway story sure to leave you with a smile.  

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.  

Review first appeared at <a href=”http://iam-indeed.com/tea-room-bay-rachel-burton/”> <a> I am, Indeed </a>

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy. 


I was a bit intrigued by the cover and title of this book. I’ve enjoyed all her other books. 

I loved the characters of Ellie and Ben’s. I was guessing whether they were heading or why Ben wanted to know about her, unsure of how it would end. 

The book is set at Christmas, and I loved the setting. 

I wanted to know whether it ended how I thought, or whether there would be a twist at the end, the characters were lovely. 

Recommend it.

This is the story of Ellie who returns to her childhood holiday village to run her aunt and uncle's tearoom. Ellie is a character with depth and not without a few secrets. Ellie feels a deep attraction to Ben - but is Ben who he appears to be? This book explores some interesting relationships, not least that of Ellie and her best friend Sascha. One thing I particularly liked about this book is that none of the characters are perfect. They all have faults, foibles or secrets. The book avoids the predictable and you wonder how it will end.This is my first Rachel Burton book and it certainly won't be my last!

My first book by this author and it certainly won’t be my last. I enjoyed escaping to Sanderson Bay and meeting all the characters in the close knit community. The main Character Ellie  was so likeable and her relationship with the mysterious character of Ben had me hooked from the start. So many twists and turns in the plot, I literally couldn’t put this book down. A much needed bit of escapism in the current climate. I highly recommend this book!

A lovely, cosy read about returning to your roots to discover that everything you thought you knew was not what it seemed.

I really enjoyed getting to know Ellie and the rest of the gang, especially the Monday night knitting group, and quickly became invested in their lives. Developed a real soft spot for the enigmatic Ben, too.

A tea shop book with a difference that's sure to lift your spirits.

Firstly, i didnt realise this was a christmas themed book as its a little too early for me however, i enjoyed it. This is the first book by this author and i am pleasantly surprised at how great it was. 
We begin with Ellie who has been hurt all her life by her family and now her fiancee who upped and left her for the becahes in Thailand and Ellie kows no better but to run away and go to her sacred place 'sanderson bay' a tiny yorkshire village on the coast, i think this is Runswick Bay in a fictional sense. 
Ellie buys her aunt and unclea cafe to make a tea shop, and what a great tea shop it is. She knows the residents inside out and knows which tea suits their personality. I wish i could fall into one of these shops and maybe join the pilates and knitting group that goes on. The sense of community is great and they all protect Ellie to the max. One eventful day a nice charming man arrives and Ellies like him but he works for the most awful coffee shop, Mobys. Then her ex who left for Thailand comes home with his tail between his legs looking to rekindle their life together. 
Ellie is making preparations for the christmas eve party that she puts on and things take a bad turn when a catastrophic event happens and she doesnt know what to do. All the residents help her and everything works out in the small village in Yorkshire. 
We have love, happiness, sadness, upset and we have great friends and families with some awful stories to tell. However, this book will make you smile and you will be reading aother by this author. great book.

Rachel Burton writes a story with layers. I was pleasantly surprised to find how much I loved this book. I thought this was going to be a much lighter story because of the cover. But this is a complex novel with great writing. 

I do not want to ruin the story, but this book is well done. I could not stop reading, and it was enjoyable. This is the story of when you think life is going to be perfect, but the past could cause problems. But maybe there will be a chance it could be better. 

The setting of the tea room was very awesome, and it made me want to sit down and have a cuppa. I truly loved this book, and I can’t wait for more from Burton.

When you have to stay where you are. Use your books as your escapism to far flung exotic lotations, feel the sun, the sea the sand, and go on a journey with the characters of the book and get lost in the pages. It will help transport you somewhere else eben just for a little while.

Ellie leave her academic courses behind when her boyfriend Marcus ends their relationship. Heartbroken she heads for Her safety net, Sanderson Bay, where she has spent a lot of time with her aunt and uncle. Ellie decides to follow her dream and buys her aunt and uncles cafe where she serves up her own brand of tea. 

This is a beautifully written book following Ellie through heartbreak, friendship, family and misunderstandings. The setting, the characters and the unravelling mysteries surrounding certain characters all add up to a book not to be missed

Ellie returns to Sanderson Bay after her relationship breaks down, leaving York University to take over her Aunt and Uncle's Tearoom as they were retiring. Whilst her parents lived in France she spent her Christmas and Easter holidays with her Aunt and Uncle and it was the only place that she really felt loved. Having made a success of the rooms things change with the arrival of a mysterious stranger Ben, with him she feels an instant attraction despite having sworn off men. Then her ex shows up and things begin to unravel....
I do love stories set in small communities such as this and whilst not a unique theme the story was touching and I enjoyed the interplay between the characters. With the past becoming clearer and new secrets being discovered there are highs and lies to keep the reader engrossed in the story. I hope that there are more stories set around the bay and I will definitely be reading more by this author.
I received an advance copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley, however this did not influence my review of the book.

Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher.  I loved this book, liked all the characters and had a great storyline and whats more important made me feel good.

What a lovely story of how El escaping heartache and mistrust, comes back to the one place she feels safe. A chance to help her family retire as well as opening up her own little dream. .A journey for El of hope, dreams, friendships and love. Oh and not to forget matching the tea to a person very interesting

This story was really sweet from start to finish. I loved every character. I also just adore quaint English settings... and Christmas... and a good growth & love story. So this one was a definite winner all-around.

An absolutely beautiful book, which tells the story of Eloise, who runs a lovely little cafe in a very scenic part of the world. Struggling with painful memories of the past, she is trying to rebuild her life when she meets Ben, who surely has a few secret heartaches of his own.  Heartwarming and hard to put down!

This was a change of direction for Rachel Burton and as I’d enjoyed all of her other books, I was definitely intrigued by this new style cover. The Teashop on the Bay does feel different and whilst lighter in tone, maintains the same warm depth, loveable characters and wonderful descriptions that I’d expect. 

I loved Ellie and Ben’s story. At times I was second-guessing and I wasn’t sure where it would end. Whilst this book is set at Christmas, I read it on a hot beach in Greece and still managed to be transported to the gorgeous, snowy Sanderson Bay. Overall, I loved the story, the characters and setting. I raced through this one and I couldn’t wait to see how it ended. It’s guaranteed to leave you feeling warm and content.

Rating: 5/5
Genre: contemporary romance

A great story. I loved the way Eloise mixed her teas and she faced up  to her past withher x partner and her parents. It was a nice love story with lots of twists and it had a nice neat ending. A very enjoyable read.

This is a delightful romance set in a quaint English town full of quirky inhabitants. When life came crashing down on her there was nowhere else she could run but to her Aunt and Uncle who have become like parents to Eloise.  She turns a major life crisis into a dream come true and opens her own Tea Apothecary/cafe. Life is good until the handsome and mysterious Ben walks into the Tea shop asking for a coffee.  What follows is a wonderful story that shows Eloise what love, family and community really are all about. This was a quick read which made me smile and left me feeling quite happy and content. A great beach read or when you just want to escape to a happy place.

This was ok. The story felt rushed and had too many other stories mixed into the main plot. Ellie was a bit of a doormat which bothers me. Her friends were pushy and not very nice to her. The Ben/Marcus dynamic was a bit creepy. 

I liked the setting and such. The ending was a real let down. A quick read though.