Recipe for a Charmed Life

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"Heartfelt, heartwarming, joyful, and uplifting. You can't go wrong with a Rachel Linden book."-#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber After a day of unrivaled disappointments, a promising young chef finds every bite of food suddenly tastes bitter. To save her career, she travels to the Pacific Northwest to reconnect with her estranged mom, and discovers a family legacy she never suspected in this delicious novel from the bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie. American chef Georgia May Jackson has one goal-to run her own restaurant in Paris.After a grueling decade working in Parisian kitchens, she is on the cusp of success. But in one disastrous night, Georgia loses her sous-chef position, her French boyfriend, and her sense of taste! Renowned for herrefined palate and daring use of bold flavors to create remarkable dishes,Georgia is devastated to discover her culinary gift hassimply...vanished. When she receives a surprising invitation from her estranged mother, Georgia flees to a small island near Seattle hoping the visit will help her regain her spark in the kitchen. Thereshe tentatively reconnects with her mom, a free-spirited hippie eager to make up for her past mistakes. But there's something about the enigmatic island Georgia just can't piece together. Good luck charms keep appearing in the oddest places. Her neighbor is apuzzlinglyantagonist (and annoyingly handsome) oyster farmer. And her mom keeps hinting at a mysterious family legacy. With the clock ticking and time running out to win her dream job in Paris, Georgia begins to unravel some astonishing secrets that make her wonder if the true recipe for a charmed life might look-and taste-very different than she ever imagined.

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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

Praise for The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie

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

The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is an enchanting tale about the one thing weve 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

Magic, sweet treats, heartfelt charm this dreamy tale has it all!
Woman's World

A triumphant story about chasing down a destiny, cleverly told and beautifully delivered. Rachel Linden reminds us on every page how wonderful and essential it is to believe in the magic of second chances.
Susan Meissner, USA Today bestselling author of The Nature of Fragile Things

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.
Lori Nelson Spielman, New York Times bestselling author of The Star-Crossed Sisters of Tuscany

A delicious read, down to the very last lemon drop! Rachel Linden delivers a delightful escape, wonderful characters, and a magical experience that will leave readers hungry for her next book.
Julie Cantrell, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of Perennials

Desperate to save her family's diner and jumpstart her put-on-hold dreams, Lolly Blanchard navigates a what could have been world thanks to a trio of magic lemon drop candies from her eccentric aunt. With a skillful hand, Linden has filled The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie with well-drawn characters, lush descriptions of both food and locales, and an intriguing touch of magic. Lolly is a refreshing and plucky protagonist, and you'll be rooting for her to find the happily-ever-after of her own choosing!
Lauren K. Denton, USA Today bestselling author of The One Youre With

The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is a charming, heart-warming story about what ifs and second chances. Readers will fall in love with the cast of delightful characters, and I defy anyone to read this book and not want to immediately eat lemon meringue pie. A beautiful, life-affirming read.
Freya Sampson, author of The Last Chance Library

Simply Delicious! A delightful, page-turning story of first love, second chances, family ties, and mouth-watering pies! With a little magic, engaging characters, and complications we could almost call our own, The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie invites us to consider our own lost or forgotten dreams, and gives us the essential ingredients of hope and courage to pursue them.
Katherine Reay, bestselling author of The Printed Letter Bookshop and The London House

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 enjoyromance, family drama, and bittersweet second chancesall served up with the perfect dash of magic.
Kate Bromley, author of Here For the Drama and Talk Bookish to Me

A heartwarming and uplifting tale about the power of choices and the hope that comes from second chances.
Fabulous Washington

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.
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Author Bio

Rachel Linden is a novelist and international aid worker. Rachel lives with her family on an 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.