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R.A. Hutchins

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Mystery, Romance

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R. A. Hutchins is a British author of both cosy murder mysteries and even cosier romance. What her books all share in common, though, is a strong sense of place and strength of community as well as an endearing cast of characters.
In Rachel's contemporary romance, you can normally find themes of hope and new beginnings, loss and mental health, though her characters are always guaranteed their happily ever after and her stories have more than a splash of heady romance!
Rachel's favourite hobbies are reading, walking along the beach with her family, visiting new places, and seeing her flowers grow in the spring and summer months. Rachel particularly enjoys going out for coffee and cake when it also involves catching up with good friends. Now l ...more

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	Here Today, Scone Tomorrow (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 430 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Pie Comes Before a Fall (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #2) 4.47 avg rating — 251 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Muffin Ventured, Muffin Gained (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #4) 4.52 avg rating — 193 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fondant (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #3) 4.52 avg rating — 192 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Out With the Old, In With the Choux (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #5) 4.56 avg rating — 188 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	All's Fair in Loaf and War (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #6) 4.54 avg rating — 178 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Fresh As A Daisy (Lillymouth Mysteries, #1) 4.20 avg rating — 175 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Walk In The Parkin (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #7) 4.43 avg rating — 143 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Jam Before The Storm (Baker's Rise Mysteries, #8) 4.56 avg rating — 132 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Chasing Dreams on Oak Tree Lane (Oak Tree Lane Book 1) 4.38 avg rating — 128 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Another gorgeous romance in this series! I love these visits to Cornwall, and particularly enjoyed this story which had the perfect balance of attraction, emotion and drama to keep me engaged until the very end. The author has a knack for placing you ...more
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It's getting hot in the Highlands! This fast-paced romance is a real page turner. The chemistry between Joy and Campbell sizzles off the page and there is a lot of humour in their antics. My favourite book of the series so far, can't wait for the next ...more
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Sun, Scuba and Sleuthing! Another great read in this fast-paced whodunnit series! I think this is my favourite in the series so far. Claire is such a relatable amateur sleuth and I really enjoyed getting to know more about her character and watching r ...more
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R.A. Hutchins liked Veronica Peartree's review of Footloose and Fancy Tea: "For fans of British cosy murder mysteries This was a great read! Footloose and Fancy Tea is a cute and quirky murder mystery best enjoyed with a pastry and hot cuppa 🫖🍰 Set in Northumberland (I love this area!), this is the first book in a new series " Read more of this review »
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R.A. Hutchins liked Elizabeth Holland's review of Footloose and Fancy Tea: "A great spin off! Footloose and Fancy Tea by R. A. Hutchins How lovely to revisit characters from the much-loved series Baker’s Rise. I love how we pick up with Naomi’s life as she works to establish herself as a patisserie chef. When Reggie comes to j" Read more of this review »
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R.A. Hutchins and 1 other person liked Helen Aitchison's review of Footloose and Fancy Tea: "A brilliant, fun, quick read that keeps you wanting to turn the next page. Naomi takes on a new role and challenge as an events manager and patisserie chef at a mysterious manor house with a ready-to-open ballroom, Ginger’s. However, as she begins he" Read more of this review »
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