YOU'VE GOT MAIL meets HOW TO EAT A CUPCAKE in this delightful novel about a talented chef and the food critic who brings down her restaurant—whose chance meeting turns into a delectable romance of mistaken identities.
In downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Lou works tirelessly to build her
beloved yet struggling French restaurant, Luella’s, into a success. She
cheerfully balances her demanding business and even more demanding fiancé…until
the morning she discovers him in the buff—with an intern.
Witty yet gruff British transplant Al is keeping himself employed and
entertained by writing scathing reviews of local restaurants in the Milwaukee
newspaper under a pseudonym. When an anonymous tip sends him to Luella’s, little
does he know he’s arrived on the worst day of the chef’s life. The review
practically writes itself: underdone fish, scorched sauce, distracted service—he
unleashes his worst.
The day that Al’s mean-spirited review of Luella’s runs, the two
cross paths in a pub: Lou drowning her sorrows, and Al celebrating his latest
publication. As they chat, Al playfully challenges Lou to show him the best of
Milwaukee and she’s game—but only if they never discuss work, which Al readily
agrees to. As they explore the city’s local delicacies and their mutual
attraction, Lou’s restaurant faces closure, while Al’s column gains popularity.
It’s only a matter of time before the two fall in love…but when the truth comes
out, can Lou overlook the past to chase her future?
Set in the lovely, quirky heart of Wisconsin, THE COINCIDENCE OF
COCONUT CAKE is a charming love story of misunderstandings, mistaken identity,
and the power of food to bring two people together.
Praise for THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE
"Deliciously entertaining! Amy E. Reichert's voice is warm and funny in this delightful ode to second chances and the healing power of a meal cooked with love." (Meg Donohue, USA Today bestselling author of ALL THE SUMMER GIRLS and HOW TO EAT A CUPCAKE )
"Amy E. Reichert whips up the perfect recipe for a deliciously fun read. Combine humor and romance with a dash of drama, then let it simmer. The sprinkle of Wisconsin pride is icing on an already irresistable cake. Warning: do not read this book hungry!" (Elizabeth Eulberg, author of THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB and BETTER OFF FRIENDS )
"Amy Reichert brings sweetness and substance to her delicious debut. Sign me up for second helpings!" (Lisa Patton, bestselling author of WHISTLIN' DIXIE IN A NOR'EASTER )
“…Reichert's quirky and endearing debut skillfully and slyly examines identity and community while its characters find love in surprising places. Clever, creative, and sweetly delicious.” (Kirkus Reviews)
Praise for THE COINCIDENCE OF COCONUT CAKE
"Deliciously entertaining! Amy E. Reichert's voice is warm and funny in this delightful ode to second chances and the healing power of a meal cooked with love." (Meg Donohue, USA Today bestselling author of ALL THE SUMMER GIRLS and HOW TO EAT A CUPCAKE )
"Amy E. Reichert whips up the perfect recipe for a deliciously fun read. Combine humor and romance with a dash of drama, then let it simmer. The sprinkle of Wisconsin pride is icing on an already irresistable cake. Warning: do not read this book hungry!" (Elizabeth Eulberg, author of THE LONELY HEARTS CLUB and BETTER OFF FRIENDS )
"Amy Reichert brings sweetness and substance to her delicious debut. Sign me up for second helpings!" (Lisa Patton, bestselling author of WHISTLIN' DIXIE IN A NOR'EASTER )
“…Reichert's quirky and endearing debut skillfully and slyly examines identity and community while its characters find love in surprising places. Clever, creative, and sweetly delicious.” (Kirkus Reviews)
From the author of the “clever, creative, and sweetly delicious” (Kirkus Reviews) The Coincidence of Coconut Cake comes a novel about a frustrated wife and mother who hatches a scheme to reignite her marriage—and risks everything in a gamble she hopes is a sure bet
When Milwaukee-area wife and mother MJ Boudreaux notices her husband Chris
seems more interested in the casino than her, she’s more bothered that she isn’t
upset than by her husband’s absence. She picks up poker as a way for them to
spend more time together—and reignite their marital flame.
Although the game doesn’t give her the quality time with Chris that
she’d hoped, MJ finds she has a knack for it. Increasingly unhappy at home, she
turns to the felt top of the poker table for comfort. Intoxicated with newfound
freedom, MJ begins spending more time at the gambling tables and less with her
family, finally carving out for herself a place outside her role of wife and
mother.
After a string of great wins, MJ finds herself in Vegas, attracting the
attention of a certain magnetic poker star. But when she’s forced to choose
between her family and her new exciting lifestyle, the stakes may be higher than
she thought and MJ will have to play her hand carefully…or risk losing it
all.
Praise for LUCK, LOVE & LEMON PIE
“As irresistible and delicious as an actual slice of lemon pie, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie has all of the sweet ingredients that make a book impossible to put down. From the fallible yet lovable characters to the smart writing and layered plot, we tore through the pages of this thought provoking story. Amy E. Reichert has a flair for writing heartwarming fiction that will give you sweet cravings!” (Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, authors of THE YEAR WE TURNED FORTY and THE STATUS OF ALL THINGS )
“Luck, Love & Lemon Pie is touching, clever, and a hell of a lot of fun. Amy E. Reichert somehow manages to not only tell a stirring story about modern marriage, but also transport you poolside in Vegas. Simply put, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie is a great bet.” (Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE and AFTER I DO )
"Amy E. Reichert serves up another delicious serving of fresh wit and lots of fun in this charming tale of a woman determined to fix her marriage gone stale. This heartfelt novel is as funny as it is tender—in other words, the perfect summer read." (Colleen Oakley, author of BEFORE I GO )
The Simplicity of Cider
Fall in love with The Simplicity of Cider, the charming new novel about a prickly but gifted cider-maker whose quiet life is interrupted by the arrival of a handsome man and his young son at her family’s careworn orchard by the author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake and Luck, Love & Lemon Pie.
Focused and unassuming fifth generation cider-maker Sanna Lund has one desire: to live a simple, quiet life on her family’s apple orchard in Door County, Wisconsin. Although her business is struggling, Sanna remains fiercely devoted to the orchard, despite her brother’s attempts to convince their aging father to sell the land.
Single dad Isaac Banks has spent years trying to shield his son Sebastian from his troubled mother. Fleeing heartbreak at home, Isaac packed up their lives and the two headed out on an adventure, driving across the country. Chance—or fate—led them straight to Sanna’s orchard.
Isaac’s helping hands are much appreciated at the apple farm, even more when Sanna’s father is injured in an accident. As Sanna’s formerly simple life becomes increasingly complicated, she finds solace in unexpected places—friendship with young Sebastian and something more deliciously complex with Isaac—until an outside threat infiltrates the farm.
From the warm and funny Amy E. Reichert, The Simplicity of Cider is a charming love story with a touch of magic, perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and Gayle Forman.
Praise for THE SIMPLICITY OF CIDER
"Reichert captures the food, relationships, and unique settings of the Midwest at their best. I was absolutely charmed by The Simplicity of Cider." (J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest )
"The Simplicity of Cider will quench your thirst for a smart, poignant tale of people who find their true selves, and in the process each other, in the most unexpected places. A sparkling tale of creating family where you need it, and learning to let go of the things that hold you back from your best life." (Stacey Ballis, author of Wedding Girl and Recipe for Disaster )
"The Simplicity of Cider is a novel as delicious as cider and as enchanting as magic--both of which are found in measured doses throughout the book. Amy Reichert has a way of writing about complicated relationships and seemingly impossible situations with a strong thread of hope that is both uplifting and substantive. This is a lovely book, meant to be savored." (Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Guests on South Battery )
"Brimming with hilarity, magic, and heartwarming unexpected relationships, The Simplicity of Cider is the ultimate ode to celebrating the dazzling splendor in small things. This will give you more fuzzy feelings than you can count.” (Redbook)
“A lot charming and a little bit magical, Reichert’s latest is warm and poignant and romantic… between the humor and the heart lies a subplot of family and setting yourself free — framed beautifully by a story that won’t let go.” (RT Book Reviews (4 star review))
Praise for LUCK, LOVE & LEMON PIE
“As irresistible and delicious as an actual slice of lemon pie, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie has all of the sweet ingredients that make a book impossible to put down. From the fallible yet lovable characters to the smart writing and layered plot, we tore through the pages of this thought provoking story. Amy E. Reichert has a flair for writing heartwarming fiction that will give you sweet cravings!” (Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke, authors of THE YEAR WE TURNED FORTY and THE STATUS OF ALL THINGS )
“Luck, Love & Lemon Pie is touching, clever, and a hell of a lot of fun. Amy E. Reichert somehow manages to not only tell a stirring story about modern marriage, but also transport you poolside in Vegas. Simply put, Luck, Love & Lemon Pie is a great bet.” (Taylor Jenkins Reid, author of MAYBE IN ANOTHER LIFE and AFTER I DO )
"Amy E. Reichert serves up another delicious serving of fresh wit and lots of fun in this charming tale of a woman determined to fix her marriage gone stale. This heartfelt novel is as funny as it is tender—in other words, the perfect summer read." (Colleen Oakley, author of BEFORE I GO )
The Simplicity of Cider
Fall in love with The Simplicity of Cider, the charming new novel about a prickly but gifted cider-maker whose quiet life is interrupted by the arrival of a handsome man and his young son at her family’s careworn orchard by the author of The Coincidence of Coconut Cake and Luck, Love & Lemon Pie.
Focused and unassuming fifth generation cider-maker Sanna Lund has one desire: to live a simple, quiet life on her family’s apple orchard in Door County, Wisconsin. Although her business is struggling, Sanna remains fiercely devoted to the orchard, despite her brother’s attempts to convince their aging father to sell the land.
Single dad Isaac Banks has spent years trying to shield his son Sebastian from his troubled mother. Fleeing heartbreak at home, Isaac packed up their lives and the two headed out on an adventure, driving across the country. Chance—or fate—led them straight to Sanna’s orchard.
Isaac’s helping hands are much appreciated at the apple farm, even more when Sanna’s father is injured in an accident. As Sanna’s formerly simple life becomes increasingly complicated, she finds solace in unexpected places—friendship with young Sebastian and something more deliciously complex with Isaac—until an outside threat infiltrates the farm.
From the warm and funny Amy E. Reichert, The Simplicity of Cider is a charming love story with a touch of magic, perfect for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and Gayle Forman.
Praise for THE SIMPLICITY OF CIDER
"Reichert captures the food, relationships, and unique settings of the Midwest at their best. I was absolutely charmed by The Simplicity of Cider." (J. Ryan Stradal, New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest )
"The Simplicity of Cider will quench your thirst for a smart, poignant tale of people who find their true selves, and in the process each other, in the most unexpected places. A sparkling tale of creating family where you need it, and learning to let go of the things that hold you back from your best life." (Stacey Ballis, author of Wedding Girl and Recipe for Disaster )
"The Simplicity of Cider is a novel as delicious as cider and as enchanting as magic--both of which are found in measured doses throughout the book. Amy Reichert has a way of writing about complicated relationships and seemingly impossible situations with a strong thread of hope that is both uplifting and substantive. This is a lovely book, meant to be savored." (Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The Guests on South Battery )
"Brimming with hilarity, magic, and heartwarming unexpected relationships, The Simplicity of Cider is the ultimate ode to celebrating the dazzling splendor in small things. This will give you more fuzzy feelings than you can count.” (Redbook)
“A lot charming and a little bit magical, Reichert’s latest is warm and poignant and romantic… between the humor and the heart lies a subplot of family and setting yourself free — framed beautifully by a story that won’t let go.” (RT Book Reviews (4 star review))
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