A Brewed Awakening: A hilarious, clean, enemies-to-lovers rom-com

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Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? Perfect for fans of Courtney Walsh and Emma St. Clair.

In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like cream to a scone. She's built her life--and her late grandmother's tearoom, Tea Thyme--around all things English: delicate china, Jane Austen novels, and the comforting predictability of routine. The only thing threatening her perfectly ordered world? The loud, aggravatingly handsome Brit opening a pub next door.

After his ex-wife broke his heart and his business partner nearly destroyed his career, Finn Dashwood packed up his six-year-old daughter and left England behind. He's looking for a fresh start, and the last thing he needs is a fussy, tea-obsessed neighbor criticizing his every pint and playlist. It doesn't matter that she's ridiculously kind (to everyone else) and that his daughter is utterly fascinated by her. Finn's heart is not open to being broken again.

But disagreements turn into prank wars and then a competition when a high-profile wedding needs a last-minute caterer. The townsfolk are thrilled--Wisteria hasn't seen this much excitement since the county fair lost a goat.

When the wedding demands both sweet and savory fare, Daphne and Finn are forced to put down their swords and pick up their serving trays. Between burnt pastries, brewing tempers, trending hashtags (#SipsAndSpats, anyone?), and one very adorable little girl, rivalry soon gives way to reluctant friendship--and maybe something that feels suspiciously like chemistry.

Can a tea shop princess and a pub owner with a past mix their lives as seamlessly as clotted cream and jam . . . or will their differences keep them steeped in rivalry forever?

Fall headfirst into a romance that's as sweet as scones and as lively as a pub singalong. Early readers are raving about the laugh-out-loud humor, irresistible chemistry, and swoony, kisses-only romance that makes A Brewed Awakening impossible to put down. Grab your copy today and discover a charming enemies-to-lovers story brewed with heart, humor, and small-town magic.

Daphne dreams of Mr. Darcy. Finn serves up pints and rock music. Can opposites attract when a tea shop princess meets her pub-owning rival? Perfect for fans of Courtney Walsh and Emma St. Clair. In the charming mountain town of Wisteria, North Carolina, Daphne Austen clings to tradition like crea...

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5 reviews
Elly Cox
May 14, 2026
What a fun book! The serious turn at the end took me totally by surprise, but only enhanced the sweetness of the romance that had built up to that point and heightened the love for all of the members of the community, making the whole town feel like a great big family! The characters were all great and I loved the way they all interacted. Granny D was my favorite side character and I thought Pastor Nate’s social media comments were hilarious, lol!
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Phyllis R
May 31, 2026
This book earned 5* because it is not just your average romcom. It could just be another Hallmark-like story, yet it is full of unique, precious characters to love, wisdom we can all benefit from and a deeper ending-a message of hope. This book is suitable for teens and older with no inappropriate intimate scenes and no bad language. I received this book from the author/publisher free of charge, with no expectation of a positive review. I also purchased a print copy of this book.
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MelissasBookshelf
May 26, 2026
All the love for A Brewed Awakening! Pepper Basham delivers some of the best laugh-out-loud witty banter while weaving a heartfelt story filled with sizzling romantic tension, charming small-town side characters, & a sweet faith thread. Add in a hot British single dad chef with a darling daughter, & I’m completely hooked! And, if I gained 5 pounds reading about all the delicious food, I’m going to blame the author. Highly recommend to closed door romcom fans!
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About the author

Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance “peppered” with grace and humor. Writing both historical and contemporary novels, she loves to incorporate her native Appalachian culture and/or her unabashed adoration of the UK into her stories. She currently resides in the lovely mountains of Asheville, NC, where she is the wife of a fantastic pastor, the mom of five great kids, a speech-language pathologist, and a lover of chocolate, jazz, hats, and Jesus. You can learn more about Pepper and her books on her website at pepperdbasham.com; Facebook: @pepperbasham; Instagram: @pepperbasham; X: @pepperbasham; BookBub: @pepperbasham.

Pepper Basham is an award-winning author who writes romance “peppered” with grace and humor. Writing both historical and contemporary novels, she loves to incorporate her native Appalachian culture and/or her unabashed adoration of the UK into her stories. She currently resides in the lovely moun...

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