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The perfect mix of delicious backdrop details, family secrets, and the quest for purpose and lasting love. Enchantingly delightful from first page to last.
— Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of Only the Beautiful
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Recipe for a Charmed Life is actually a recipe for a magically marvelous read about expectations, second chances, and following your heart. Rachel Linden writes complicated and compelling characters that are as relatable as they are likeable. I enjoyed every bit of this delightful novel.
— Jenn McKinlay, New York Times bestselling author of Summer Reading
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A delightful tale of food, family, and sweet romance. Channeling Julia Child, Linden's main character Georgia, a sous chef at a famed Parisian restaurant, follows her own path to reclaiming her purpose and passion, one delicious bite at a time. This story is an absolute feast!
— Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The Hideaway and The Summer House
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Completely charming! Take a spunky heroine, add a swoon-worthy, orange-rubber-overall-wearing-oyster farmer, throw in a dash of the real-life messiness we all understand, and sprinkle a dusting of Linden’s signature magical realism, and you’ve got the recipe for a delightful story you can’t put down. I giggled, I sighed, and I got swept away from the first page in Paris to the final moment in the Pacific Northwest’s Friday Harbor.
— Katherine Reay, bestselling author of A Shadow in Moscow"Recipe for a Charmed Life 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.
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"With a dash of magic, a dollop of romance, a sprinkling of family secrets, and exquisite 'places I want to visit' settings, the ingredient list of Recipe for a Charmed Life adds up to a deliciously satisfying read.
— Marie Bostwick, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Esme Cahill Fails Spectacularly
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Filled with suspense, magic, and mouth-watering descriptions of food, and set against a backdrop of a gorgeous island in the Pacific Northwest, Recipe for a Charmed Life brings us a spunky, gritty heroine who must try to reinvent herself after a devastating heartbreak. This beautiful story is a feast not to be missed!
— Maddie Dawson, bestselling author of Snap Out of It"With delicate touches of magical realism and an abiding sense of comfort, Linden offers a gentle hug of a story.
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Rachel Linden creates unforgettable characters that will work their way into your heart and a compulsively readable story that will keep the pages turning late into the night. Five huge stars!
— Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling author of The Wedding Veil
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A magical novel about second chances! Warm, witty, and wise, I loved it! Linden is a master at creating loveable characters! The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is escapist reading at its best!
— Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Deal
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The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is an enchanting tale about the one thing we’ve all imagined: a magical second chance. Rachel Linden expertly mixes romance, mystery and family-drama into a delicious recipe of a story. When Lolly is given three lemon drops, each a chance to do one day in her life over again, she sets off on an adventure that is as charming as it is exciting. With her trademark warmth, Linden delivers a captivating story with a magical heartbeat at its center.
— Patti Callahan, New York Times bestselling author of Surviving Savannah
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“Magic, sweet treats, heartfelt charm… this dreamy tale has it all!
— Woman's World“Rachel Linden whips up an irresistible family drama oozing with charm and magic! The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is a must read for anyone who longs for second chances. A gem of a novel that charmed me from get-go, perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and Alice Hoffman.
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The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is a deliciously sweet tale about refusing to give up on your dreams and finding your bliss against all odds. Linden gives readers so much to enjoy—romance, family drama, and bittersweet second chances—all served up with the perfect dash of magic.
— Kate Bromley, author of Here For the Drama and Talk Bookish to Me
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“A heartwarming and uplifting tale about the power of choices and the hope that comes from second chances.
— Fabulous Washington
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This story feels a bit like a mix of What Alice Forgot and A Christmas Story, with similar sweet and heartwarming life-lessons that are seeming to become hallmarks of Linden novels. The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie depicts the importance of letting go of what isn't working and following one's heart, and is a strong recommendation for readers of Katherine Center and Rebecca Serle.
— Booklist