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by Brooke Skie (Author)
A comforting story of love, community, humor, and the magic of finding home!
What happens when a perfectionist chef who demands uniformity meets a stubborn organic farmer who believes imperfection has character? Can be read as a standalone or part of a the series! Olivia Mercer's meticulously planned culinary career lies in ruins after her prestigious Boston restaurant collapses in scandal. With her reputation tarnished and job prospects nonexistent, she reluctantly returns to her hometown of Leafwood Falls to temporarily manage the town's café, while family friend Maggie undergoes cancer treatment. The Copper Kettle Cafe seems stuck in the past, from its ancient, temperamental espresso machine that seems to have opinions about who operates it, the mysteriously changing chalkboard quotes that appear each morning, to her grandmother's recipe box that somehow always produces exactly the recipe she needs at exactly the right moment. And then there's Hemingway, the cantankerous orange cat from the nearby bookshop, who has a mysterious talent for showing up precisely when Olivia needs guidance. Whether she wants it or not. Olivia's plan is simple: maintain the café for six months, then return to the culinary world where she belongs. But Leafwood Falls has other ideas. When she clashes with local farmer James Foster over his "inconsistent" organic produce, sparks fly in more ways than one. James believes food should have soul. Olivia demands technical perfection. He grows vegetables with personality. She creates dishes with precision. They're completely wrong for each other. Except for their undeniable chemistry and shared passion for creating something authentic. As Olivia rediscovers her grandmother's recipes and begins to reimagine the café's future, she finds herself questioning everything she thought mattered in her career. But when a prestigious job offer arrives that could salvage her culinary reputation, Olivia must decide what truly satisfies her-the high-stakes restaurant world she's always pursued, or the small-town connections and imperfect farmer who are showing her that the most delicious recipes are the ones that don't follow the rules. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Abby Jimenez, and Jenny Colgan, this delicious small-town romance serves up a perfect blend of witty banter, laugh-out-loud moments, heartfelt connections, and the special magic that happens when someone finally finds where they belong. Return to the beloved town of Leafwood Falls, where a sprinkle of magic, a dash of community, and one opinionated bookshop cat make every story sweeter.
Number of Pages: 316
Dimensions: 0.66 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: October 18, 2025
