Former Navy SEAL Lucas Chaffee is settling back into civilian life, refurbishing a farmhouse for an old friend who plans to turn it into a culinary school. Celebrity TV chef Madeline Durand has been publicly humiliated by a philandering husband. So Madeline jumps at the chance to return to Shelter Bay to recover and help her grandmother turn the family farm into a new business.
Little does she know that the man who broke her heart years ago is already on the job-or that he's going to cook up a recipe of passion, patience, and perseverance to win her over.
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About the Author:
JoAnn Ross is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Shelter Bay series. She’s written more than 100 contemporary romance and suspense novels and has been published in 26 countries. Ross lives with her husband and three rescue dogs in the Pacific Northwest.
Review:
"Cooking, romance, and a warm, inviting setting work their delectable magic in this tender charmer that introduces new characters (and some serious issues) and reprises previous series players." Library Journal
"Tear-jerking tale of a commitment-shy professional cook learning to love a former Navy SEAL in idyllic rural Oregon, the third in Ross's Shelter Bay series. . . Ross's concern with social issues like spousal abuse and post-traumatic stress broadens this savory romance into more substantial literary fare." Publishers Weekly
"The Shelter Bay novels have been lauded and this one is a worthy entry in the series. The characters, especially the recurring ones, are so likable that the reader can't help getting caught up in the story. . . Engrossing with just enough humor to keep the readers on their toes. I await each new story with anticipation." Fresh Fiction
"Shelter Bay is a town that envelops readers in warmth. This latest entry in the series features a lovely romance that rolls in with the inevitability of the tide. Warning -- it is also a foodie book that will leave you hungry -- and hungry for the next book, too!" RT Book Reviews
ON LAVENDER LANE starts off with embarrassment and sorrow, then begins to mend steadily, weaving in and out of several storylines...an uplifting novel, it's especially appealing if you have fond memories of the healing properties of good food and conversation in the cozy comfort of your grandmother's kitchen.Bon Appétit!" Romance Junkies
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- PublisherBerkley
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 0451235436
- ISBN 13 9780451235435
- BindingMass Market Paperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages400
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