Babs Beloved Books: Beaumont Cottage by Andrea Tarwater 🤩📗💙🏡

Thursday, July 16, 2026

Beaumont Cottage by Andrea Tarwater 🤩📗💙🏡

Happy Book Friend Friday! 💚

Today, I want to highlight my dear book friend, Andrea!

✨✨I'm doing a GIVEAWAY for a paperback copy of Beaumont Cottage on Instagram! Ends on midnight EST on July 24, 2026.✨✨

Before I get into my review, I want to thank Andrea for trusting me with her baby (this wonderful and amazing novel) ☺️✨✨

Back in January 2025, Andrea told me that she was writing a novel and asked if I'd like to read some of it. Of course, I absolutely JUMPED at the chance! The two of us had been buddy reading many vintage romances (and children's books) for at least a year together. So, I knew that we already shared a very similar taste in books. When she described the premise of her novel, I was even MORE excited. It sounded like a dream (and...spoiler...it was!)

Click on the photo to read the summary!

By February 2nd, she had shared the three first chapters with me and I was truly hooked.

As the year went on (and into the beginning of this year), Andrea shared more chapters with me and I was able to read chunks of the story at a time. I loved the way the story evolved and changed gradually. I also felt privileged to be asked for edits, feedback and suggestions. I wanted to do all I could to support my talented friend.

I can't tell you what a joy it was to see the first AI images she created of her characters, Ada and Farris (looking at them while reading the book was SO fun!), and then to see a photo of the actual house that inspired the painting created by her father for the cover.

Getting updates from my soon-to-be-author friend over the past year and a half has been a wild dream and I'm incredibly thankful to her for sharing so much with me. Being able to read Beaumont Cottage from start to finish made me so happy! 🤗💖💖

I am in love with my signed hardcover copy gifted to me by Andrea herself. Now, I have both a signed paperback AND hardcover to my collection (along with the cutest postcards and bookmark)—yay! Thank you so so much, my lovely friend!

RATING: 5🌟

If you’re in the mood for something cozy, heartfelt, and just brimming with charm, let me introduce you to Beaumont Cottage by Andrea Tarwater—because WOW, this one completely swept me away in the best, warmest, most comforting way.

From the very beginning, Ada’s story pulls you in with that tender mix of grief and curiosity after her mother’s sudden passing. The premise alone—inheritance of a mysterious cottage tied to her mother’s past—already had me hooked, but what truly makes this book shine is how deeply immersive and cozy everything feels. I’m talking about the kind of cozy where you can practically smell the clean linens, hear the soft clink of dishes, and see the sunlight filtering through lace curtains.

One of my absolute favorite things? The details. The chapters filled with cooking, cleaning, decorating—yes, cleaning!—were so satisfying. Watching Ada bring Beaumont Cottage back to life, unpacking furniture, arranging rooms, and discovering little treasures made me ridiculously happy. And don’t even get me started on the attic: hidden staircase, mysterious boxes, forgotten furniture… it felt like uncovering secrets right alongside her. Opening those boxes was such a moment.

Also—can we talk about the chapter titles? Fantastically clever. They added such a playful, thoughtful touch that made each section feel special. And I have to shout out Chapters 5, 16, 19, and 23 in particular—they just hit differently in the best way.

The setting and side characters add so much warmth, too. The Parker family? Adorable. I loved the descriptions of their living room and clothing—so vivid and comforting. And sweet Beau with his polka dot bowtie? I mean…come on. 😍 That detail alone made me smile every time he appeared. The romantic thread is gentle and sweet, perfectly woven into Ada’s journey without overpowering it.

STANDOUT SCENES THAT I LOVED:
💙 The laundromat and bookstore scenes—pure cozy bliss. The tinkling bell at the bookstore? I could hear it!
💚 The housewarming party at the cottage—so heartfelt, and the gifts were such a lovely reflection of community and found family.
💙 The county fair chapter—honestly, SO charming and fun. The fortune-telling element (which I absolutely loved) added this whimsical, slightly magical layer that gave me subtle Nancy Drew vibes in the best possible way.

And then there are the literary nods sprinkled throughout—references to Pride and Prejudice, The Blue Castle, Pollyanna—such a thoughtful touch for book lovers. It made the whole story feel like a love letter to classic, comforting literature.

Ada’s mother’s journals were another highlight—mysterious, emotional, and really key to unraveling the past. (I adored the handwriting font used for the journal entries!) And that portrait with the white fluffy dog? Such a cool, almost haunting detail that added depth to the story’s atmosphere.

There’s even a tragic twist involving Ada’s father and Great Aunt Jewel Beaumont that adds an unexpected emotional layer—definitely one of those moments that makes everything feel more interconnected and real.

By the end, I felt like I had lived in this story. It played out in my head like a movie—every scene so vivid, every emotion so genuine.

The ending is sweet, grounded, and satisfying in a very “this feels right” kind of way.

Overall, this book is charming, nostalgic, and full of heart. It’s about grief, yes—but also about rebuilding, rediscovery, and the quiet, beautiful ways love finds its way back in.

If you love cozy domestic fiction with rich detail, gentle romance, and a touch of mystery, Beaumont Cottage is an absolute joy. I didn’t want to leave. 💚