Amy Reichert earned her MA in Literature from Marquette University, and honed her writing and editing skills as a technical writer (which is exactly as exciting as it sounds). As a newly minted member of the local library board, she loves helping readers find new books to love. Shes a life-long Wisconsin resident with (allegedly) a very noticeable accent, a patient husband, and two too-smart-for-their-own-good kids. When time allows, she loves to read, collect more cookbooks than she could possibly use, and test the limits of her DVR.
The Wandering Season (2025) Aimie K Runyan "The Wandering Season is a culinary odyssey that will melt your heart and whet your appetite. With a dash of magic and a splash of romance, no one writes food like Aimie K. Runyan. You'll love Veronica's journey into the past as she realizes that getting lost is the best way to find herself."
Unleashed Holiday (2023) Victoria Schade "All of your holiday wishes have been answered by Victoria Schade! Unleashed Holiday has it all: seasonal cheer, adorable pups, goats with attitude, hot cocoa, and an enemies-to-lovers romance just in time for Christmas!"
Three Holidays and a Wedding (2023) Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley "The perfect cozy read that turns winter travel chaos into triple-holiday magic! Uzma Jalaluddin and Marissa Stapley create a sparkling world readers will never want to leave."
The Ex-Mas Holidays (2023) Zoe Allison "The Ex-Mas Holidays has all the Christmas trimmings: snowy ski slopes, sparkling lights, and family drama, not to mention all the hot cocoa you can drink! After this charming and cheeky debut, I can't wait to see what Zoe Allison writes next!"
A December to Remember (2023) Jenny Bayliss "A December to Remember is exactly that, a memorable, moving, absolutely enchanting tale full of small town charm, sisterly drama, and eclectic characters that will have you wanting to visit Rowan Thorp for the Winter Solstice celebration! No one does holidays better than Jenny Bayliss!"
The Little Italian Hotel (2023) Phaedra Patrick "The perfect balm for an aching heart, The Little Italian Hotel is an entrancing journey from unexpected (and unwelcome) life events to healing and found family. You'll wish you could join this delightful cast of characters in the cozy, welcoming Splendido hotel."
The Brilliance of Stars (2022) (Jack and Ivy, book 1) J'Nell Ciesielski "Action! Romance! Spies! Secrets! The Brilliance of Stars has it all. This electrifying read from J'nell Ciesielski comes to life with historical details and sparkling descriptions that will leave the reader begging for book two!"
Improbably Yours (2022) Kerry Anne King "Kerry Anne King's charming novel will warm your heart as you follow the clues to where X marks the spot. I flew through Improbably Yours faster than a talking raven!"
Confessions of the Other Sister (2022) Beth Harbison "Heartwarming and fun, The Cookbook Club celebrates food and female friendship with a side of sweet romance that affirms the simple joy of being with people you care about. This is the book I didn't know I needed."
Sadie on a Plate (2022) Amanda Elliot "My goodness - Amanda Elliot knows how to write swoon-worthy food! Amidst all the inventive dishes and luscious food descriptions, Sadie on a Plate mixes the drama of a culinary competition, a slow-burn forbidden romance, and a salty-sweet cast of characters into the perfect bookish bite."
The Holiday Swap (2021) Maggie Knox "The Holiday Swap is the cozy holiday rom-com you crave, complete with double the swoony meet-cutes, scrumptious desserts, and happily-ever-afters. With small-town gossip and reality-TV drama, Maggie Knox serves up a treat that will have foodie fiction fans begging for seconds."
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island (2021) Colleen Oakley "What’s a town to do when a recent widow keeps talking to her husband that no one else can see? Follow along, of course. Colleen Oakley’s captivating The Invisible Husband of Frick Island is populated with quirky characters that stole my heart. Make this your summer read and discover the joys of a delicious Frick Island cake, the sanctuary of a tight-knit community, and the hope of second chances."
The Break-Up Book Club (2021) Wendy Wax "A joyous tribute to female friendship and book clubs everywhere, Wendy Wax weaves the lives of diverse women (and a few charming men) together in an unputdownable story. Just try not to fall in love with every single character in The Break-Up Book Club."
Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy (2021) (Enchanted Rock, book 1) Kris Clink "In her debut, Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy, Kris Clink explores what happens after the traumatic events that shaped her characters’ lives, and the hope that love and acceptance offers. You’ll want to say hello to these charming, complicated, and refreshingly flawed characters."
The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux (2020) (Sophie Valroux, book 1) Samantha Vérant "The Secret French Recipes of Sophie Valroux is a scrumptious novel about family, love, and food, layered like the very best dishes, each bite revealing another luscious note. If you love fiction and food, Samantha Verant serves it up right."
A Rogue of One's Own (2020) (League of Extraordinary Women, book 2) Evie Dunmore "A modern romance in a Victorian dress, sans the corset."
Beach Read (2020) Emily Henry "Beach Read by Emily Henry has everything the title promises--a romping plot, family secrets, and the thrill of falling in love, all set on the sweeping shores of eastern Lake Michigan. I cannot wait to read what Henry writes next."
The Winemaker's Wife (2019) Kristin Harmel "Harmel injects new life into a well-worn story in this hopeful three-voiced tale about the struggle to find normalcy amid the horrors of WWII... Harmel's emotionally fraught story hammers home the message that each person has a unique opportunity to stand against injustice. This is a celebration of those, like Ruby, who found the courage to face life head-on."
Love and Other Words (2018) Christina Lauren "Christina Lauren has found a new sweet spot, with heartbreaking and hopeful language that will evoke the whirlwind immediacy of adolescence and the complicated choices of adulthood. Love and Other Words weaves past and present together in an emotional story that will have you declaring your favorite word is LOVE."
Dreaming in Chocolate (2018) Susan Bishop Crispell "Come for the life-changing chocolates and opinionated apothecary table, stay for the enchanting eight-year old and complicated secrets."
Left to Chance (2017) Amy Sue Nathan "As beautiful as Teddi Lerner's photography, Amy Nathan's writing will draw you into the secrets, charm, and hope of Chance, Ohio. The past is revealed, a future is found, and nothing is Left to Chance!"
