The Time Hop Coffee Shop 

Phaedra Patrick

December 9, 2025

 Park Row Books Paperback Original

Book Summary:

Greta Perks was once the shining star of the iconic Maple Gold coffee commercials, everyone’s favorite TV wife and mom. Now fame has faded, that once-glittering career a distant memory. Her marriage is on the rocks, her teenage daughter is distant, and she can’t even book any acting jobs.

When Greta stumbles upon a mysterious coffee shop serving a magical brew, she wishes for the perfect life in those past Maple Gold commercials. Next thing she knows, she’s waking up in the idyllic town of Mapleville, where the sun always shines and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and second chances fill the air. Given the opportunity to live the life she dreamed, Greta is determined to rewrite her own script. But can life ever be like a coffee commercial? And what will happen when Greta has to choose between perfection and real life, with no turning back?

Review

Greta discovers that life is not always greener on the other side.

When Greta stumbles upon a mysterious coffee shop serving a magical brew, she wishes for the perfect life in those past Maple Gold commercials. Next thing she knows, she’s waking up in the idyllic town of Mapleville, where the sun always shines and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and second chances fill the air. Given the opportunity to live the life she dreamed, Greta is determined to rewrite her own script.

This is a unique story! I mean a time hop coffee that send you to a perfect world.

Greta thinks this is what she wants. This perfect world where everyone and everything is smooth sailing. Wouldn’t we all love this up to a point. And Greta soon discovers what she truly loves. And that is family and her life back home.

I enjoyed how this story played out. It really brings to light about acceptance and the joy of family.

I really enjoyed the narrator, Nicola Barber. She has some great voices for these characters. She made this story come to life.

Need a good tale that makes you think…THIS IS IT! Grab your copy today.

I received this novel from the publisher for a honest review.

Author Bio: 

Phaedra Patrick is the bestselling author of several novels, including The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, which has been translated into twenty-five languages worldwide. Her second novel, Rise and Shine Benedict Stone, was made into a Hallmark movie. An award-winning short story writer, she previously studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. Phaedra lives in Saddleworth, UK, with her family.

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