50 in 2012: Book Thirteen

The Love Goddess’ Cooking School by Melissa Senate

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Known as the Love Goddess of Blue Crab Island, Camilla Constantina’s cooking and fortune telling was the talk of the town. Her recipes were not only delicious, but it was believed that they could also save marriages. Born with the ability to see things, her visions caused a great deal of pain and hardships for her and her family. Yet, somehow, she is gifted a close bond with her granddaughter, Holly. A bond, that eventually brings Holly the strength she needs to move forward with her life. And love. Nervous about teaching her first set of cooking lessons, Holly is happy that four students have still agreed to take lessons in spite of her grandmother’s passing, among them, an absolutely adorable, and lovable little spitfire named, Mia. Little does she know, that she will learn far more than she ever expected from her students. Something magical happens in the kitchen classroom as students add Camilla’s infamous “last ingredients” (1 wish, 1 true statement, 1 memory): souls are opened up, secrets are shared, and missing life ingredients are found. A true feel good book. Perfect for a rainy day…