The Cookbook Club: A Novel of Food and Friendship

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New York Times bestselling author Beth Harbison whips together a witty and charming--and delicious--story about the secrets we keep, the friends we make, and the food we cook.

MUST LOVE BUTTER: The Cookbook Club is now open to members. Foodies come join us! No diets! No skipping dessert!

Margo Everson sees the call out for the cookbook club and knows shes found her people. Recently dumped by her self-absorbed husband, who frankly isnt much of a loss, she has little to show for her marriage but his parting gifta dilapidated old farm houseand a collection of well-loved cookbooks

Aja Alexander just hopes her new-found friends wont notice that that every time she looks at food, she gets queasy. Its hard hiding a pregnancy, especially one she cant bring herself to share with her wealthy boyfriend and his snooty mother.

Trista Walker left the cutthroat world of the law behind and decided her fate was to open a restaurant...not the most secure choice ever. But there she could she indulge her passion for creating delectable meals and make money at the same time.

The women bond immediately, but its not all popovers with melted brie and blackberry jam. Margos farm house is about to fall down around her ears; Tristas restaurant needs a makeover and rat-removal fast; and as for Aja, just how long can you hide a baby bump anyway

In this delightful novel, these women form bonds that go beyond a love grilled garlic and soy sauce shrimp. Because what is more important in life than friendship...and food

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"Heartwarming and fun, The Cookbook Club celebrates food and female friendship with a side of sweet romance that affirms the simple joy of being with people you care about. This is the book I didnt know I needed. Amy E. Reichert,author of The Optimists Guide to Letting Go and The Coincidence of Coconut Cake "A delectable novel..." Publishers Weekly "Harbison (Every Time You Go Away, 2018) charts the group's highs and lows with kindness, warmth, and humor, channeling Mary Simses, Samantha Verant, and Roselle Lim. A warm, nourishing read." Booklist "Harbisons latest (after Every Time You Go Away) makes for a story as inviting as the titular club. Blending womens with culinary fiction it is sure to please the authors many fans, as well as readers of Darien Gee and Barbara ONeal." Library Journal Filled with heartfelt charm and delicious cooking details A sweet tale about the true power of great friends and great food. Woman's World Harbison dazzles in her latestAbsolutely first-rate. Publishers Weekly (starred review) forWhen in Doubt, Add Butter Sure to appeal to fans of Jennifer Weiner, Jane Green, and Emily Giffin. Its a tasty dish of light, escapist reading. The Examiner.com for When in Doubt, Add Butter As slick and enjoyable as a brand-new tube of lip gloss. People for Hope in a Jar Enough heartfor beach readers and foot fetishists alike! Entertainment Weekly forShoe Addicts Anonymous I would happily recommend Shoe Addicts Anonymous to anyone who loves shoesor smart, funny, realistic women enjoying each others friendship and the happiest of happy endings. Jennifer Weiner forShoe Addicts Anonymous

Author Bio

New York Times bestselling author Beth Harbison started her publishing career with cookbooks before moving on to writing women's fiction, including the runaway bestseller Shoe Addicts Anonymous and When in Doubt, Add Butter. She lives in Palms Springs, California.