The lake is crystal blue, the hills roll for miles, and breaking
news travels via the Methodist prayer chain. But don’t let the postcard
fool you. Coldwater Cove, Oklahoma, leavens its small-town charm with
plenty of Ozark snark.
For Lacy Evans, returning to flyover country is the definition of failure. She had everything she wanted—an award-winning design firm, a chic city condo, a handsome, aristocratic almost-fiancé. Then her boyfriend ran off with her receptionist and her clients' money. Now she’s out of business and crashing on her parents’ couch. When she slides into a booth at the Green Apple Grill, she's feeling lower than a worm's belly.
But Lacy’s old classmate Jacob Tyler is happy to see her. Coldwater’s football hero came back from Afghanistan short part of a leg and some peace of mind, but he’s counting his blessings, and Lacy could be one of them. Then there’s her ex, Daniel, wearing a sheriff’s badge and a wedding ring, but looking like young summer love. And a host of unlikely serendipities: the selfless do-gooders who sneak around taming curmudgeons and constructing second chances. The Fighting Marmots. The sprawling, take-no-prisoners Bugtussle clan.
Lacy thought she knew her hometown, and herself. She just wanted to get on her feet and keep running. But the longer she stays, the more she finds to change her mind. . .
For Lacy Evans, returning to flyover country is the definition of failure. She had everything she wanted—an award-winning design firm, a chic city condo, a handsome, aristocratic almost-fiancé. Then her boyfriend ran off with her receptionist and her clients' money. Now she’s out of business and crashing on her parents’ couch. When she slides into a booth at the Green Apple Grill, she's feeling lower than a worm's belly.
But Lacy’s old classmate Jacob Tyler is happy to see her. Coldwater’s football hero came back from Afghanistan short part of a leg and some peace of mind, but he’s counting his blessings, and Lacy could be one of them. Then there’s her ex, Daniel, wearing a sheriff’s badge and a wedding ring, but looking like young summer love. And a host of unlikely serendipities: the selfless do-gooders who sneak around taming curmudgeons and constructing second chances. The Fighting Marmots. The sprawling, take-no-prisoners Bugtussle clan.
Lacy thought she knew her hometown, and herself. She just wanted to get on her feet and keep running. But the longer she stays, the more she finds to change her mind. . .
Expected publication:
September 27th 2016
by Kensington
Available for Purchase:
Meet the Author:
Lexi Eddings is the pen name of multi-published author Diana
Groe, who has written for Kensington, Sourcebooks, and Entangled. A
classically trained soprano, she calls her historical work a cross
between Grand Opera and Gilbert and Sullivan. Her historical romances
have received glowing reviews from Booklist, Publishers Weekly, and RT Book Reviews.
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My Thoughts:
Lexi Eddings is a new author for me and I love finding to authors.
When I heard the name of this book I knew it was one I wanted to read, but when I found the book description I was more than intrigued. Of course the beautiful cover just gives a glimpse of the wonderful story inside.
I loved everything about this book!
From the plot to the characters, and did I mention Lexi has included recipes from the Green Apple Grill. Yes, an author after my heart.
This story is set in the foothills of the Ozarks in a small town of Coldwater Cove.
Coldwater Cove is your typical small town with one exception.
It has the Methodist prayer chain.
Everyone and everything makes it there, not out of meanness though.
Lacy Evans has arrived back home. Willingly? No, it was a matter of necessity.
The last few months have been difficult to say the least, but her survival instincts kicked in. She doesn't expect a warm welcome, but life has many surprises in store for her yet.
I liked Lacy mostly because she takes lemons and makes lemonade. She's faced with not only starting over in the place she begun, but also facing the fact everyone has heard about her mistakes. She plans to first find a place to live, then a job and hopefully finally lay her past to rest.
In this story we meet a variety of interesting characters, but Jake Tyler stole my heart and there's no other way to put it. He was the guy who stole every girl's heart in high school with that crooked little grin. Of course life has not gone as planned for him, but it rarely does for anyone. He received a football scholarship to college where he obtained several concussions, then a stint in the marines where he obtained injuries, both seen and unseen, and home he came to take over and run the Green Apple Grill. Then there's Daniel, Lacy's ex, who is now wearing the sheriff's badge and sporting a wedding ring.
This story contains elements of humor, heartbreak, second chances, faith and love. This is a wonderful story about going home and finding that even though some things stay the same, somethings are different. But has it really, or have we changed?
This is a story I would recommend to anyone who loves a clean, sweet romance.
**I received this book from the author for a honest review without bias or outside influence.
I am looking forward to reading more about Coldwater Cove in the next book, A Coldwater Warm Hearts Wedding, which is set to be released in May, 2017.
Here's a little bonus:
Jake Tyler, the hunky proprietor of the Green Apple Grill in The Coldwater Warm Hearts Club borrowed his recipe for Belgian Waffles from another great cook, Emeril Lagasse.
Ingredients
2 cups cake flour2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, separated
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 cups milk
non-stick cooking spray
Directions
Preheat the waffle
iron. In a medium bowl sift
together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside. In a second bowl use the
wooden spoon to beat together the egg yolks and sugar until sugar is completely
dissolved and eggs have turned a pale yellow. Add the vanilla extract, melted
butter, and milk to the eggs and whisk to combine. Combine the egg-milk mixture
with the flour mixture and whisk just until blended. Do not over mix.
In third bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Do not over mix! (That's starting to be a theme, isn't it?)
Coat the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour enough batter in iron to just cover waffle grid. Close and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
In third bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Using the rubber spatula, gently fold the egg whites into the waffle batter. Do not over mix! (That's starting to be a theme, isn't it?)
Coat the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and pour enough batter in iron to just cover waffle grid. Close and cook until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
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