Book Description:
What will it take to save her family’s candy company…and end a decades-long feud?
For generations, the Evergreen Candy Company has been a beloved small-town Alaskan tradition run by Jovi Wright’s family—until now. With her grandparents no longer at the helm, Jovi’s parents are considering selling it. When her sister calls with the news, Jovi hops on a plane back home to help rescue the family business. Her plan: launch Grammie’s salted caramel chews as a new product. But with Grammie’s memory fading and the recipe missing, Jovi has her work cut out for her.
Still reeling from being jilted by her fiancé, Jovi welcomes the distraction of trying to re-create the recipe from scratch. The distraction she’s not so sure about is single dad Burke Solomon. The disillusioned author and his adorable little girl have moved in to his late aunt's cabin just down the road from her grandparents' home, where she's staying. And the discovery that their families have been feuding since before either of them were born is too irresistible to ignore.
With a looming deadline and the stresses of single parenthood, the last thing Burke needs is a bright-eyed optimist like Jovi next door. But he finds himself asking for her help adjusting to life in Evergreen more than he'd like to admit. And untangling the history of what happened to the friendship between his late aunt and Jovi's Grammie provides an antidote to his writer’s block. But when Burke unearths several shocking family secrets, will revealing them settle the feud or bring everything he and Jovi have been working toward crashing down around them?
My Thoughts: Cozy and Sweet
A Winter of Sweet Secrets is a lovely, cozy, and sweet read that tells Jovi and Burke's story with an added touch of mystery.
The author did a wonderful job developing Jovi and Burke's story while infusing just enough details to keep me guessing about the mystery behind the feud. Secondary characters, especially Darbie Jane, added much to Jovi and Burke's story without overshadowing them.
The story includes romance, second chances, and even some real-life challenging issues, as well as details about Alaska, which added a special touch that had me visualizing everything. In addition, it deals with how situations from the past can deeply affect one and just how far-reaching those effects can be. However, it also offers a message of hope in overcoming them. The story is cozy and sweet, but it is also touching and heartfelt, making it a story that should not be missed.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book. All comments and opinions are entirely my own and voluntary.
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About the Author: Heidi McCahan
Heidi McCahan began dreaming up stories as a little girl. Now she's a bestselling author who writes uplifting romance novels set in small towns. A perfect day for Heidi includes a good cup of coffee, dark chocolate, and reading books with happy endings. She's originally from Alaska, but currently lives in North Carolina with her handsome husband, three amazing boys, and the world's greatest goldendoodle.
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