{"product_id":"the-secret-of-orange-blossom-cake","title":"The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRachel Linden\u003c\/b\u003e is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in more than fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of \n\u003ci\u003eRecipe for a Charmed Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Magic of Lemon Drop Pie\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eAscension of Larks\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eBecoming the Talbot Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Enlightenment of Bees\u003c\/i\u003e. Currently, Rachel lives with her family on a sweet little island in the Pacific Northwest where she enjoys creating stories about hope, courage, and connection with a hint of romance and a touch of whimsy.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A magical cookbook and a summer on her family's Italian olive farm help a brokenhearted social media chef cook up a satisfying new life. Rising star Jules Costa loves re-creating vintage recipes for her popular online cooking show. But when personal and professional disaster strikes, her only chance to save her career is to complete her new cookbook before the end of the summer. Panicked, Jules returns to her family's beloved olive farm on the shores of Italy's stunning Lake Garda. Seeking culinary inspiration, she's hoping to convince her spunky eighty-year-old Nonna Bruna to share her precious collection of family recipes. Jules's plans quickly go awry as she discovers that Nonna's cookbook has magical and unpredictable powers. It reveals only one recipe at a time, offering a cooking experience guaranteed to satisfy the chef's palate and bring clarity to their life. Yet the pages remain stubbornly blank for Jules. To make matters worse, the olive farm is in deep financial trouble, and Jules soon uncovers a web of family secrets involving the cookbook and a lost recipe for orange blossom cake that holds the key to everything. Then there's Nicolo, the boy next door, who broke her young heart years ago. He is now all grown up, even more attractive, and the only person poised to help Jules find answers. In a whirlwind summer beyond her imagination, Jules begins to unravel the mysteries baked into her family's history and discovers the essential ingredients to create the future of her dreams\"-- Provided by publisher.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Heartfelt, heartwarming, joyful, and uplifting. You can't go wrong with a Rachel Linden book.\"--#1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author\n\u003cb\u003e Debbie Macomber\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Linden has a permanent place on my list of auto-buy authors!\"\n\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKristy Woodson Harvey\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling author of\n\u003ci\u003e The Summer of Songbirds\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Filled to the brim with comfort and coziness... A super sweet, food-filled family story with a side of romance.\"\n\u003ci\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Fans of cozy romances and magical realism will not be disappointed in Linden's latest.\"\n\u003ci\u003e--\u003cb\u003eBooklist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePraise for the novels of Rachel Linden\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A magical novel about second chances! Warm, witty, and wise, I loved it! Linden is a master at creating loveable characters! Escapist reading at its best!\"--\n\u003cb\u003eJill Shalvis\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Summer Deal\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003c\/i\u003eRachel Linden expertly mixes romance, mystery and family-drama into a delicious recipe of a story. With her trademark warmth, Linden delivers a captivating story with a magical heartbeat at its center.\"--\n\u003cb\u003ePatti Callahan Henry\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Story She Left Behind\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Rachel Linden whips up an irresistible family drama oozing with charm and magic! A gem of a novel that charmed me from get-go, perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and Alice Hoffman.\"--\n\u003cb\u003eLori Nelson Spielman\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The perfect mix of delicious backdrop details, family secrets, and the quest for purpose and lasting love. Enchantingly delightful from first page to last.\"\n\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSusan Meissner\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eOnly the Beautiful\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Rachel Linden writes complicated and compelling characters that are as relatable as they are likeable. I enjoyed every bit of this delightful novel.\"--\n\u003cb\u003eJenn McKinlay, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e New York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of\n\u003ci\u003e Summer Reading\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Charming locales, delicious food descriptions and magic...this tale has it all!\"--\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWoman's World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A magical story!\"--\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFIRST for Women\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A delightful tale of food, family, and sweet romance.\"--\n\u003cb\u003eLauren K. Denton\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Hideaway\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Summer House\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Completely charming!\"\n\u003ci\u003e--\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eKatherine Reay\u003c\/b\u003e, bestselling author of\n\u003ci\u003e A\u003ci\u003e Shadow in Moscow\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Satisfied my voracious appetite for delectable foodie novels. Linden's exploration of what we lose when we can no longer taste the flavors we love is savory food for thought. This magical story offers the perfect recipe for a gratifying read.\"--\n\u003cb\u003eKim Fay\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eKate \u0026amp; Frida\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Rising star Jules Costa loves re-creating vintage recipes for her popular online cooking show. But when personal and professional disaster strikes, her only chance to save her career is to complete her new cookbook before the end of the summer. Panicked, Jules returns to her family's beloved olive farm on the shores of Italy's stunning Lake Garda. Seeking culinary inspiration, she's hoping to convince her spunky eighty-year-old Nonna Bruna to share her precious collection of family recipes. Jules's plans quickly go awry as she discovers that Nonna's cookbook has magical and unpredictable powers. It reveals only one recipe at a time, offering a cooking experience guaranteed to satisfy the chef's palate and bring clarity to their life. Yet the pages remain stubbornly blank for Jules. To make matters worse, the olive farm is in deep financial trouble, and Jules soon uncovers a web of family secrets involving the cookbook and a lost recipe for orange blossom cake that holds the key to everything. Then there's Nicolo, the boy next door, who broke her young heart years ago. He is now all grown up, even more attractive, and the only person poised to help Jules find answers. In a whirlwind summer beyond her imagination, Jules begins to unravel the mysteries baked into her family's history and discovers the essential ingredients to create the future of her dreams\"--\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"Heartfelt, heartwarming, joyful, and uplifting. You can't go wrong with a Rachel Linden book.\"--#1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author Debbie Macomber \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA magical cookbook and a summer on her family's Italian olive farm help a brokenhearted social media chef cook up a satisfying new life in this delectable novel from the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eRecipe for a Charmed Life\u003c\/i\u003e.\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eRising star Jules Costa loves re-creating vintage recipes for her popular online cooking show. But when personal and professional disaster strikes, her only chance to save her career is to complete her new cookbook before the end of the summer. Panicked, Jules returns to her family's beloved olive farm on the shores of Italy's stunning Lake Garda. 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