The Secret Ingredient

You’ll never guess what the secret ingredient is!

Spoiler alert: It’s love. …and maybe also garlic? But definitely love. Adah Campbell’s new job as executive chef in a small tourist town in Maine is her chance to start a new life for herself and her son. Meanwhile, Beth Summer’s café business has been overwhelming ever since it won an award last year, and she is burnt out. The last thing either of these women need is a new relationship in their lives, but that won’t stop them from trying. This is a sweet, quiet romance that felt very grounded in the characters’ emotions and personal growth. (It’s also a sweet, quiet romance that provides the reader with many delicious food descriptions, if that’s more to your interest!)