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Matcha Made in HeavenGrace had arrived at her parent’s house in Lavender Hollow with her tail between her legs. Her flat in London, her career, her boyfriend—poof—up in smoke, down the pan, in the toilet … along with her sanity. After a month or so of sitting on the sofa crying in her cat pyjamas, her mum had gotten so worried about her she had been forced to apply for a job.
Her first port of call had been the antique bookshop, The Lavender Ledger. She adored books and wouldn’t mind burying herself in there to forget everything for a little while. However when she had enquired, the stocky little man who eyed her over his pince-nez from behind the counter had been so downright rude she didn’t think she could go in there—even as a customer—ever again.
Finally, after many ‘we’re sorry, but no’s’ she landed on the final storefront in the village that she hadn’t tried yet. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, a peppering of pink confetti fluttering down in the breeze as she stopped before the pistachio-coloured—or she supposed matcha-coloured teashop called Matcha Made in Heaven. A tiny card in the window advertised ‘help wanted’ and Grace immediately enquired within.
The little bell above the door chimed as Grace pushed inside, and she was immediately enveloped in the warm, earthy scent of green tea and something deliciously sweet—perhaps honey cakes or lavender shortbread. The interior was even more charming than the exterior suggested, with mismatched vintage chairs clustered around small round tables, fairy lights strung along exposed wooden beams, and shelves lined with an impressive collection of teapots in every imaginable shape and size…
Her first port of call had been the antique bookshop, The Lavender Ledger. She adored books and wouldn’t mind burying herself in there to forget everything for a little while. However when she had enquired, the stocky little man who eyed her over his pince-nez from behind the counter had been so downright rude she didn’t think she could go in there—even as a customer—ever again.
Finally, after many ‘we’re sorry, but no’s’ she landed on the final storefront in the village that she hadn’t tried yet. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom, a peppering of pink confetti fluttering down in the breeze as she stopped before the pistachio-coloured—or she supposed matcha-coloured teashop called Matcha Made in Heaven. A tiny card in the window advertised ‘help wanted’ and Grace immediately enquired within.
The little bell above the door chimed as Grace pushed inside, and she was immediately enveloped in the warm, earthy scent of green tea and something deliciously sweet—perhaps honey cakes or lavender shortbread. The interior was even more charming than the exterior suggested, with mismatched vintage chairs clustered around small round tables, fairy lights strung along exposed wooden beams, and shelves lined with an impressive collection of teapots in every imaginable shape and size…
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ARC Review
The Magical Matcha Teashop by Natasha Bache
Grace Treadwell leaves London and returns to her hometown, Lavender Hollow, feeling uncertain about the future. To find some stability, she begins working at Matcha Made in Heaven, a place that feels both unfamiliar and welcoming right away. Even though she knows nothing about matcha, she soon settles in, thanks to a kind and patient owner.
As Grace gets used to her new life, she starts making friends in the close-knit community, and maybe even finds something more. But life soon gets complicated, making her think about what she really wants and what happiness means to her.
This is such a wonderful, cozy story. A small-town romance woven with soft magic, warmth, and that familiar hum of community life filled with both gossip and genuine care. From early on, the book draws you into a world of hope and quiet transformation.
Grace and Max are both navigating their own struggles, and I loved how their journeys unfold naturally. Their relationship builds slowly through both sweet and difficult moments, making it feel real and earned. Grace’s character growth was especially lovely to read, as she evolved from someone lost and uncertain into a confident, kind, and grounded woman.
And the final chapters… let’s just say they were incredible, with just the right touch of steam. Grace and Max truly felt like a match made in heaven.
If you’re in the mood for something cozy, romantic, and a little magical, this one is definitely for you.
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