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Olivia Rawlings, a renowned Boston pastry chef, finds herself on the run after a kitchen disaster sparks a blaze and the eventual loss of her prestige position. She retreats to Vermont, staying with her best friend Hannah in a town noted for its Bag Balm and contra dancing tradition.
Grateful for a second chance, Olivia accepts a position at the charming Sugar Maple Inn. Unbeknownst to her, she is meant to aid the gruff owner in reclaiming the inn’s blue‑ribbon status for the annual county fair apple‑pie contest.
In this small town, Olivia meets Martin McCracken, a native who has returned to care for his ailing father. Their growing connection helps Olivia realize that she is not alone in the world and that new beginnings are possible even after disaster.
First publish date: 2016
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Louise Miller
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