Excellent story about love and deception and lies. Think Binchy but without all the unnecessary stuff she ads. This book was short sweet and to the point. I could not put it down today.

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This book is set in Belfast Ireland. After I read the last page, I was torn about how I felt about this book. I think another person put it correctly about this being Flawed Characters. That puts the story more into prospective and helps me come to terms with the characters choices. I was so disappointed that so many characters were not in a happy marriage, and how easily they discarded their mates. Not is a cruel, or even dramatic way, overall, almost without emotion, time to change the lightbulb, or get a new pair of shoes, or this color really doesnt suit me.

I still liked the book, and would recommend that it gets read but it was not so deep and profound, and all their lives kinda wrapped up real quickly at the end. At least everyone found happiness, which makes for a nice ending.

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I love how Sharon Owens creates characters whose lives intersect in almost the most trivial ways, but each of them have incredibly compelling individual stories. I really enjoyed "The Tea House on Mulberry Street" as it delves deeply into some deeply flawed characters' lives and we see the author wrap each mini story up nicely with a bow.

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A lovely story of delightful characters, woven elegantly into a patchwork of connecting lives. An easy read, and easy to find yourself in this book!

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Behind the cherry cheesecakes & chocolate cappuccinos are the stirrings of a change that will redifine lives, heal troubled hearts & rock the very foundation of the humble tea house.A vibrant debut of tenderness, imagination & delicious pastries. Very pleasant read!

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I loved this book--such a comfy read. I loved the cafe setting and the couple that owes the cafe. The regulares that come each day make for a small hometown feeling that is just what i wanted when i picked this book up. There really is a lot going on here in this tea house with the discription of the yummy smelling soups and breads {even a few recipes} to the special seating that each regular has, makes me want to go to the Tea House on Mulberry Street. Loved the book.

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A friend gave me this book (I do not normally read fiction) she said it had a good plot and an easy read.

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If you like Maeve Binchy, you'll like this book. VERY enjoyable read!

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Just loved this book. The characters and the scenarios were so well written and enjoyable. Hope I can find something else by Sharon Owens that's for sure.

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Muldoon's Tea Rooms,beloved for its cozy atmosphere and luscious desserts,has started looking a bit outdated-ans the same could be said about the proprietors. Penny and David Stanley.After seventeen years,their marriage has started to fade and wear a little thin,even as their old shop bustles with energyof the customers who seek refuge from their particular dilemmas. Perpetually dieting housewife Sadie Smith comes in to escape her husband's stick thin mistress. Struggling artist Brenda Brown sits and pens love letters to actor Nicolas Cage. Clare Fitzgerald returns after twenty years abroad to search for a long lost soul mate.
Behind the cherry cheesecakes and chocolate cappuccinos are the stirrings of a change that will redefine lives,heal troubled hearts and rock the very foundation of the humble tea house-and through it all Penny and Daniel manage to discover what truly matters in life and in love

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Good read, well developed characters with surprises.

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A delightful story set in Ireland. Full of every day people and their lives, loves and jobs. The story moves along easily centered at Muldoon's Tea Room. It even has a cherry cheesecake recipe!!!

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