Come for the cupcakes, stay for the people: The Kookaburra Creek Cafe by Sandie Docker

I discovered this author a year or so ago and The Kookaburra Creek Cafe is the third of her novels that I have read. It was, however, the first to be published.

I have become intrigued by women’s fiction set in Australia. In addition to Docker, I am a big fan of Sophie Green. What both authors do well is tell stories about women that readers will want to know. Hoping for good for the characters in these stories is the emotion I feel while reading.

In this title, three women are primary along with many others who live in the community or were involved with them. The three include Hattie who is the oldest. She was a successful actor until a relationship unraveled. As is true for the other two, Hattie got a fresh start in K Creek.

Next is Alice. She has also been in a complicated relationship as a teen and unexpectedly found herself in K Creek. She is the cupcake baker among other things.

Last is a young girl who needs help. She is the prickly Becca. For reasons that readers come to understand, this young girl is very important to Alice.

What is in store for these women? I will tell you that there are happinesses, tragedies, community, friendship and love.

Recommended to those who enjoy women’s stories and would like a virtual visit to Oz.

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