Welcome to Mistletoe and Mulled Wine at the Christmas Campervan

In Mistletoe and Mulled Wine at the Christmas Campervan, we welcome back Jack, Lucy and Dachshund Daisy for more Northumberland adventures with the wonderful Cocktail Campervan and Pizza Horsebox! And this time we're in for some festive treats with a feast of Christmas markets, winter weddings, walks on the beach, evenings by the fireside and cosy coastal cafes.

It's a book about friendship, family, community and Christmas celebrations, all with a heartwarming love story.

Available from your independent bookshop, Amazon, Sainsbury's and Tescos this autumn and winter, plus of course your local library.

I hope you enjoy this gorgeously festive seaside escape!

The Seaside Cocktail Campervan is here!

 Toot, toot! My new book The Seaside Cocktail Campervan is here!

Set on the beautiful Northumberland coast, it's an uplifting celebratory summer story.

With love, friendship, fun and fizz-filled celebrations, get ready for a gorgeous seaside escape!

There's pizza, prosecco, and gorgeous cocktails, cakes and bakes. Gin and Tonic cake anyone? Or, Nonna's fabulous Chocolate Mousse cake?

Can’t wait for you to meet Lucy, Jack and cheeky Daisy Dachshund too!

Filled with sunshine, friendship and fun, as well as a heart-warming love story, it's the perfect summer read.

Can't wait to welcome you ...

Available from Sainsburys stores April/May 2022, always on Amazon, and via your local bookshop and libraries.

Thank you so much for all your support, reviews and the lovely reader comments I get on my social media too. You can find me on Twitter @_caroroberts, Facebook and Instagram @carolinerobertsauthor.

Caroline x

Welcome to Summer at Rachel's Pudding Pantry!

Today is publication day for 'Summer at Rachel's Pudding Pantry'. Yippee! 

It's so wonderful to be welcoming you back to Primrose Farm in the beautiful Northumberland countryside. The Swinton ladies are battling to keep the farm and the fabulous Pudding Pantry tearooms going, and life is as busy as ever. 

Love and marriage is a minefield for some and a wonderful new adventure for others, and ooh, do I hear wedding bells on the horizon?! But true love never did run smooth, so you'll have to read the book to find out what happens next ...

With friendship, family, a sprinkling of romance, baking galore and some fabulous new recipes to try, you'll be sure to have a fun and escape for a while. Indeed, why not curl up with a cup of tea and a homemade treat? Happy reading!

Lots of love, 

Caroline x

Come on in for Christmas at Rachel's Pudding Pantry!

Wow, I never imagined I'd be telling you about my 8th published book! So, dare to dream folks, work hard at it, and it can happen! Welcome to Christmas at Rachel's Pudding Pantry ...  🎉🍾🎄📚❄️ 

I'm delighted to be able to welcome you back to beautiful Primrose Farm in Northumberland for love, laughter, family, friendship and a fabulous festive time.

I so enjoyed writing about the wonderful Swinton ladies, who in this book are battling to keep the Pudding Pantry and the farm going through the difficult winter days. With recipes galore to keep you baking and your mouth watering, I hope you enjoy my new, heartwarming Christmas story.

All best wishes,

Caroline x

Welcome to Rachel's Pudding Pantry!

Welcome to Rachel’s Pudding Pantry at Primrose Farm! 

My new book is now out, so come on in for a heart-warming story of family, friendship, love, and loss. You’ll find yourself in a glorious Northumberland farm setting with puddings galore and even a couple of recipes – and who can’t resist a slice of sticky toffee pudding!

Look out for 'Rachel's Pudding Pantry' in Sainsbury’s, Tescos, Asda and online through Amazon and all your e-book outlets.

Just to let you know, I’m finding that my readers are chatting to me more via my Facebook page /CarolineRobertsAuthor and Twitter @_caroroberts, so I won’t be posting here as often. I’ve also just joined Instagram as carolinerobertsauthor. Please hop across and find me there, where you’ll discover lots of writing chat, photos, news, views and details of any upcoming events.

Thanks so much for following my writing journey so far and do keep in touch!

All best wishes,

Caroline x

Northumberland Farming View

All Things Chocolate!

It's publication day of The Cosy Seaside Chocolate Shop and I'm celebrating all things chocolate!

A couple of years ago, I was doing one of my first ever library talks with a grand audience of two people. The wonderful thing was that one of those people was a chocolatier. In conversation that evening, the lovely June Carruthers said I could always contact her if I ever felt like writing about chocolate. Well then, that set the seed in my mind.

When I wanted a new setting for my second series of Cosy books where better than a chocolate shop by the sea! I always say to write what you are passionate about and I'm certainly passionate about chocolate - it's such wonderful stuff and you can make so much with it: truffles, ice creams, milkshakes, brownies, cakes, croissants, cookies, all sorts of divine chocolates and more.

So the research had to begin in earnest (it's a hard job but somebody's gotta do it!). June was so friendly and welcomed me to her home where we ended up having a chocolate making and tasting session.

Next, I visited the fabulous chocolate shop and café Cabosse in Warkworth, in my home county of Northumberland, where I met and interviewed Louise Frederique a french chocolatiere. Her shop is  so inspiring and quaint that the Chocolate Shop in the fictional village of Warkton-by-the-sea in my novel is based on that. It was Christmas time and the displays were wonderful - enough to make your mouth water.

I have also chatted with The Chocolate Spa in Alnwick, Kiki's Chocolates in Coldingham and Bev Stephenson from North Chocolates. Huge thanks to everyone for their time, help and support.

I hope you enjoy reading my new book. Settle down on a summer's day with a chilled glass of prosecco, your favourite chocolates and escape to The Cosy Seaside Chocolate Shop. And look out for the truffle recipe in the back! Here's some I made earlier ...

Happy reading!

Love and best wishes,

Caroline x

Chocolates, Fragile Hearts, Friends, Family & Fun at the Seaside!

ONLY A WEEK TO GO! My next book 'The Cosy Seaside Chocolate Shop' is due out on 28th June in all e-book versions. (Paperback to follow soon on 26th July).

The story continues the adventures of chocolatier, Emma, at The Chocolate Shop by the Sea in the beautiful harbour village of Warkton-by-the Sea, Northumberland. The setting is inspired by my local villages of Craster and Warkworth, and our stunning beaches such as Embleton and Bamburgh here in the North East of England.

Craster harbour

So, what can you expect? A heartwarming story with a few extra twists in the relationship between Emma and the rather gorgeous Max, with work getting very much in the way for both of them, and a blast from the past with a new character, Nate. But as well as a few teary moments, there's fun and laughter with prosecco parties, walks on the beach, a food festival, chocolates, ice creams galore, and a new cosy courtyard for the summer season at the chocolate shop.

Embleton beach

Come on in and have some fun, meet some new friends, and escape to a fabulous chocolate shop by the sea for what I hope you'll find is a great summer read!

I'll be back on the blog next week for launch day (yippee!) with lots of chocolate inspirations.

See you soon.

Caroline x