Books like Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb
Julia Bennett abandons an abusive engagement and a wedding dress left in a North Dakota tree to start over in her Aunt Lydia’s century‑old Oregon farmhouse. There she joins a quirky circle of women—a psychic, an unhappy minister’s wife, a mother of four—and finds that baking chocolate is more than a hobby; it is her therapy and a bridge to new friendships and love. As Julia rekindles her passion for chocolate, she must also face the shadowy memories of her past, confronting the wounds that have haunted her. The novel blends humor, heart, and hope, showing how healing emerges from community, courage, and the simple comfort of a good chocolate.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Cathy Lamb
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