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Lucy Carpenter arrives in Red Duck, Idaho, a modest town that offers a fresh start for a hardworking single mom with two teenage boys and a suitcase full of recipes. Determined to find her footing, she opens her kitchen to the local community, hoping to attract the attention of the folk who frequent the nearby ski resort and watering holes. As word of Lucy’s culinary skill spreads, she catches the eye of Drew Tolman, a former pro‑baseball player turned local celebrity, whose reputation among the townsfolk adds an extra layer of intrigue. With Lucy’s ambition and Drew’s influence, a culinary romance blooms that promises both professional success and a new chapter in Lucy’s life.
First publish date: October 1, 2006
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Stef Ann Holm
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