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Book Description:
Red Duck, Idaho, may be just a speck on the map, but it's perfect for a hardworking single mom looking for a good place to start over. Arriving with recipes, ambition, a silent prayer and two teenage boys, Lucy Carpenter is ready to cook her way into the hearts and wallets of celebrities who frequent the nearby ski resort and watering holes. But she needs somebody to put the word out -- and that somebody is Drew Tolman, former pro baseball player turned local big shot. She's heard the rumors -- scandal, women and more -- but he's the man Lucy needs on her side. It takes a little effort and a lot of decadence -- in the kitchen -- but word of Lucy's culinary talents spreads like melting chocolate. Soon everyone's got Lucy's number, but her best caller is Drew. He's eager to convince the deliciously tempting Lucy that she's the dessert he's been saving room for . . .
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- Romance >> Contemporary >> General
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Doris H. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Lucy moves her teenage boys to a small town to put the pieces back together after a divorce and the older boy finding himself in trouble. However, this story isn't just about Lucy getting her life in order. Drew Tolman, former baseball player, is also reaching out the teenage daughter he never acknowledged. Then there's his ex-girlfried, Jacquie, who has to learn to live without a man and get to know herself. There are really three story-lines in this book that intertwine, but each is a strong part of the story. This story delves into real-life issues like divorce and alchoholism and how it can affect those close by. Although I didn't find the book to be a downer, it didn't have as much humor as I prefer--it was just reality. It was well-written and what some might call an "easy read".
Rachel M. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I found this book to be a good read. It has several characters to follow and not to much adult content.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
If the author is going to write about baseball, she should do a little research. Little League ends at age 12. A big part of the story has 17 year olds playing Little League. I won't read her again.
Carol P. (
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
I found the hero just a little shallow until very close to the end of the book but overall I really enjoyed this book.
3 member(s) found this review helpful.
Ann's best yet!!!!! Realistically examines the healing process post-divorce and post-regret, as well as raising teenage sons. A rare reread for me!
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
This was a cute story that became really good as the story went along and the events toward the end of the book though expected, were nonetheless, quite moving.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
Just a nice good read.
2 member(s) found this review helpful.
About this title: Lucy Carpenter is ready to cook her way into the hearts and wallets of celebrities, but she needs somebody to put the word out. That somebody is Drew Tolman, the former pro baseball player who's eager to convince her that she's the dessert he's been saving room for. Original.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
This is a brand new book, by an author I've not read before, but will definitely be searching for more of her books. It was a really good refreshing book. I couldn't put it down.
1 member(s) found this review helpful.
a single mom moves to red duck to start a new life.funny read.
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cute romance, featuring the new town caterer and former pro baseball player.
Very good read. This is the first of Stef Ann Holms books I've read. Can't wait to read more of her books.
Author unknowledgeable of Little League age limits. Good story line, with side stories. Divorce' with 2 boys moves to small town to start over. Meets town hero, ex-baseball player who has a 16 year old daughter who he denied paternity of most of his life.
Lisa J. (Too racy for me. I didn't finish it. I just didn't like the language in it. I won't read another one of hers probably...just not my style. I like cleaner books.
A single mom, skilled cook with two teenage sons relocates to Red Duck, Idaho. She meets sexy ex-pro baseball player Drew Talman, who has enough issues to sink a battleship. However, Drew appears to be the man for her but the secrets he's harboring could do real injury to their relationship on a personal and professional level. This was a very enjoyable story,
Amber M. (Lucy and her 2 sons move to Red Duck, ID to start over. There she meets bad boy Drew Tolman.
Newly divorced with two teenage sons can Lucy Carpenter really make it in a new town with only her wits and a handful of recipes?
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