The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie

By: Rachel Linden

Narrated by: Katie Koster

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“Heartfelt, heartwarming, joyful, and uplifting. You can't go wrong with a Rachel Linden book.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber

An uplifting novel about a heartbroken young pie maker who is granted a magical second chance to live the life she didn’t choose. . . . from the bestselling author of The Enlightenment of Bees.

Lolly Blanchard's life only seems to give her lemons. Ten years ago, after her mother’s tragic death, she broke up with her first love and abandoned her dream of opening a restaurant in order to keep her family’s struggling Seattle diner afloat and care for her younger sister and grieving father. Now, a decade later, she dutifully whips up the diner’s famous lemon meringue pies each morning while still pining for all she's lost.

As Lolly’s thirty-third birthday approaches, her quirky great-aunt gives her a mysterious gift—three lemon drops, each of which allows her to live a single day in a life that might have been hers. What if her mom hadn’t passed away? What if she had opened her own restaurant in England? What if she hadn’t broken up with the only man she's ever loved? Surprising and empowering, each experience helps Lolly let go of her regrets and realize the key to transforming her life lies not in redoing her past but in having the courage to embrace her present.

Sweet story

I enjoyed this coming of age story of Lolly and the growing pains she endured. A sweet read.

Wonderful Storytelling

Rachel Linden weaves a storyline that will enthrall the reader at every turn. “Follow your bliss.” But how does one go about that. Life takes so many turns. Linden celebrates her characters’ struggles as well as their successes. In the end, faith leads the way.

sweet!

the story is just the right amount of sweet! thanks for the recipe! how sweet it is!

Very cute story

Initially, I wasn’t sure about this book. The writing is simple, easy to read and lighthearted. I was concerned it might be a bit boring or predictable. However, I quickly found myself sucked into the story and couldn’t put it down. I finished the book in two days and I appreciate that the ending, while being sweet, was not predictable. Very charming read!

Perfect for Finding Joy!

I'd loved everything about this book! the author knows exactly how to describe a moment, a touch, and a taste. she weaves magical realism into a contemporary world flawlessly. I loved every character of this book. I related to Lolly the most because there have been many times in life where I've felt lost and unsure of what my next move should be. I also have had to step in a motherly role for my younger siblings. I loved the second chance romance trope. I loved Aunt Gert as an amazing side character. I cannot think of one negative thing to say. the narrator Katie Koster was phenomenal and I will be happy to listen to any other book by her. Rachel Linden is an autobuy author for me now I suppose I'll have to reread this and her others while I wait for the next!