The Little Board Game Cafe: A feel-good, uplifting, small-town romance perfect for fans of cosy reads in 2024!

This was such a gorgeous book! I was invested in Emily's story from the first page and she never lost my attention for a minute. She's the sort of heroine we'd all love to have as a friend, despite her flaws and hang-ups. Emily's been through a lot, so I can forgive her anything - even when she hurts the absolutely wonderful Ludek, who melted my heart from the beginning. It's not often we get geeky heroes, but Ludek was perfect. His obsession with board games just adds to his charms, and I loved how Emily was quickly drawn into his world and how they gelled with each other so easily.I love the setting of Essendale, which made me think of Hebden Bridge straight away. It may or may not be based on that town, but that's what I visualised and it worked for me. There's a strong community which builds around the café, and I loved all the characters that gathered around Emily: her supportive (mostly) best friend, Kate; the fabulous Mr B; the shopping trolley ladies; the board games group; Julia and her son, Boy George (loved that!); and Margery, to name a few.The back story of why Emily finds it so hard to commit to Ludek was well-handled. I had every sympathy for her as her past unfolded, and wanted to give her dad a big hug.Despite facing many challenges and unexpected obstacles, Emily keeps going. Even in her darkest hour, when it seems all is lost, she finds a way through with a little help from her friends. And that was the real joy of the story. She began the book feeling alone and lost, but throughout the story she gathered people to her, bringing joy and companionship to people who'd been as lonely as she was.This is such an uplifting, positive and heartwarming book, and I read it in one day, turning the pages with increasing eagerness to find out what happened next. It was easy to read (and I mean that as a compliment) and lifted my spirits so that, when I finally reached the end, I turned off my Kindle with a smile on my face and a feeling of contentment in my heart. You really can't ask for more than that.I'm looking forward to seeing what Jennifer Page writes next.

What a perfectly scrumptious book. Sometimes you need to do nothing more than sit back, snuggle down and indulge in a lovely read. Forget the outside world and all its problems and luxuriate in the ideal romcom. A funny, clever, well-written and completely engaging story. I loved every page. Oh, for a board game café near me… More please!

This book appealed to me the second I saw it and I wasn’t wrong. It’s absolutely fantastic and I can’t wait for Jennifer’s next book. Or the one after that…Obviously Jennifer Page is a new author but her writing is superb. It flowed very easily, the story was wonderful and unique and there were so many characters to fall in love with. I’m going to miss them.I’m your typical monopoly/cluedo gamer, but after reading this I want to branch out. You’ll make a proper board gamer out of me yet Jennifer ♥️

"The Little Board Game Cafe" by Jennifer Page is an absolute delight that transported me into a world of light hearted joy. From the moment I opened its pages, I was captivated by the charming characters. Page's skillful writing effortlessly drew me into the cozy setting of the board game cafe dream, where the joy of playing games and forging connections filled every corner. This book is a delightful treat for any ‘on the go’ reader, ready to dip in and out a warm, uplifting escape into a world of fun and friendship.

I loved your first book, it was a very homely, such a warming story of which I thoroughly enjoyed reading. I always think that when the book is a good read, you cannot wait to turn those pages over and itching to finish it to read what happensThis author has certainly done that. I look forward to reading more of your books

Just such a lovely read. Funny and poignant, good developed characters and lovely scene setting. Would highly recommend this book.

A truly romantic easy read brilliant. Glad I chose this book to get me reading again. Would definitely recommend it.

A wonderful read to curl up with. Cosy and comforting. I really enjoyed it!