The Recipe Box (Heirloom Novels)

by Viola Shipman

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I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. 

Review:

I always find myself drawn to books about life, love and food. This story goes back in time to when the apple orchard first started. The descriptions of the apples and the recipes baked with the apples had me craving apple pie and all things apples! Sam left the apple orchard with big city dreams and culinary school in her sights. After culinary school Sam works for the most arrogant Chef Dimples- love that name! When Sam gets fired/quits after a very public and hilarious confrontation with Chef Dimples, she returns home to the apple orchard in Michigan. Sam leaves behind Angelo (who is in love with her) the fruit deliveryman from NYC and it is clear that Sam misses him but cannot admit this to herself. This was a story of family bonds and duty that are important in life. Sam is so torn about her family duty and what she think she wants. Angelo is perfect for Sam, actually Angelo is the perfect male it would seem. Was Angelo realistic? No but to me that isn't always what I look for in a romantic book character.

I enjoyed this book and all of the recipes included.