by Lisa Wingate
First published 2020
Struggling single mom Cass Blue's life changes when Sandra Kaye, a woman seeking to reconnect with her estranged family, stumbles upon Cass's rundown neighborhood. As Sandra begins a secret painting project, she and Cass forge an unlikely friendship that blossoms into a community hub known as the Summer Kitchen, nourishing both body and soul. This moving story explores the power of human connection to heal divides and make a difference.
Genres: fiction, contemporary, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unlikely-friendship
416 pages · Paperback · Quercus