Digging Up Love

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From debut author Chandra Blumberg comes a playful, heartfelt romance about chasing your dreams and finding love in the process.

Alisha Blake works her magic in the kitchen, creating delectable desserts for her grandfathers restaurant in rural Illinois. Though Alisha relishes the close relationship she has with her family, she cant help but dream about opening a cookie shop in Chicago. She may be a small-town baker, but Alisha has big ambitions.

Then a dinosaur bone turns up in her grandparents backyard. When paleontologist Quentin Harris arrives to see the discovery for himself, hes hoping that the fossil will distract him from a recent painful breakup. Instead, he finds Alisha and sparks fly. The big-city academic and the hometown baker seem destined for a happily ever after.

But Alisha is scared to fall in love. And Quentins trying to make a name for himself in a competitive field, which gets even more complicated when the press shows up at the dig site. For love to prevail, the two may have to put old bones aside and focus on the future.

'Blumbergs charming debut combines true love, delicious cookies, and dinosaursfans will adore the well-drawn love story between these funny and lovable dinosaur lovers.' Publishers Weekly

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Blumbergs charming debut combines true love, delicious cookies, and dinosaursfans will adore the well-drawn love story between these funny and lovable dinosaur lovers. Publishers Weekly Replete with instantly likable characters and relatable pop-culture references, Blumbergs debut is warm, engaging, and emotionally honest. Alisha and Quentins gradual movement toward companionship hits all the right notes, and their interactions are both meaningful and fun. Kirkus Reviews The headline-making dinosaur dig offers a unique spin on the classic small-town contemporary romance, and readers will be craving treats after reading the descriptions of Alishas baked goods. Blumbergs sweet romance offers a perfect recipe for a delectable read, combining diversity, smart characters, and a delicious love story. Booklist (starred review) A sweet romance with a ton of heart, Digging Up Love is a charming story about unearthing your deepest dreams and finding love along the way. I loved Alisha and Quentins connection, and the baker/paleontologist pairing was so unique. A delightful debut! Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged

Author Bio

Chandra Blumberg is a Michigan native who loves writing funny, heartwarming love stories about characters that feel real and relatable. When it comes to her writing process, getting to that happily ever after is half the fun. After majoring in English at Michigan State University, Blumberg moved to the Chicago area, where she enjoys exploring museums and the beauty of Lake Michigan in all seasons. When shes not writing, shes usually making a mess in the kitchen with her kids, lifting heavy barbells at the gym, or traveling with her family. Digging Up Love is her first novel.