Judith M. Fertig

I had never read this author before and discovered about 10 pages in that this story is the second in a series. I was prepared to struggle with following the characters, but soon found that the author wrote the book in such a way that this is a great standalone book. I was completely charmed by the narrative device of tracing Neely's especially gifted sense of smell/emotionality through stories of individuals from the past few hundred years in the same geographical area as Neely. The author was skillful in how she wove these vignettes into the current storyline, and I honestly enjoyed reading about these individuals more than I did about Neely. While you may be tempted to treat this as a fast light read, you'll want to slow down and take your time with this one.… (meer)

Noted cookbook author Judith Fertig blends together all the right ingredients for her delicious contemporary fiction debut, "The Cake Therapist". When her marriage fails, Claire "Neely" O'Neil leaves New York behind and heads home to Millcreek Valley, Ohio. A gifted baker and pastry chef, Neely also has another "gift": the ability to "taste" the feelings in flavors. Using her intuition combined with her skill in the kitchen, Neely is able to sense the right "food fix" for the people she encounters. There's one taste she can't get out of her own mouth, however, and that is the awareness of secrets and the portent of more to come. She has always been there to help others, but will the unknown elements swirling around be her own help, or will they mean harm? One chapter begins with "Dark Chocolate. Rich Coffee". Perfect! Just the right accompaniment for this fabulous, fun serving of foodie fiction.

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