Published by Gallery Books Genres: Fiction, Magical Realism, Romance, Women's Fiction
Format: ARC, eBook
A baker, frosting, a stolen cookbook and reconnections are the name of the game in The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove
Ella Dove, a well-known baker has returned to Dove Pond after a reoccurring dream and the sudden appearances of frosting on her. Yes, yes, there is some magic in this book! Ella and her sister all have unique magic within them. Each sister has her own unique gift. Ella has always gone here and there but has come back to Dove Pond, to seek advice, reconcile, and reconnect. Years ago, her mentor, Angela Stewart Harrington, accused Ella of stealing a beloved family cookbook, Book of Cakes, that has been handed down for generations.
Angela has also come back to town to reconnect with her daughters, Jules, who has been distant since Angela divorced her father. Jules also happens to be the mother of Gray, who Ella once dated. It is a tangled web indeed that these women did weave.
Coming home can mean many things to individuals. It can be scary after being gone for so long, it can be a wonderful time to reconned with family, friends, and to feel your roots. Both Ella and Angela are hoping to reconnect, but can they rebuild their relationship that was damaged by the accusation of theft?
This book was a joy to read. I enjoyed the little bits of magic, the sense of family, love, community, romance, and reconnection. The characters are likeable, quirky, and fun. At the core, this book is about relationships, and I was cheering for all the relationships in this book. I enjoyed the journey that many of the characters went on in this book.
Charming, heartwarming, well written and a delight to read!
Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.