A Pinch of Magic

by Emily Heil

This charming and cozy paranormal novel full of small-town charm and a delightful cast of characters is perfect for fans of B.K. Borison and Lyla Sage.

Genres: Romance, Fantasy

384 pages, Paperback

Expected publication October 6, 2026

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating~ 3.5 rounded up

This book was so cute! I loved following Cam as she navigated trying to save her grandmother’s home, her feelings about her career, and romance. I felt like the romance was more of a subplot, while Cam figuring out who she was and solving the mysteries with Ada took the forefront.

Cam was so likable. She didn’t hesitate to do whatever she could to save her grandmother’s home. She’s struggling to come to terms with her newest ghostwriting assignment and her career as a whole. The handsome handyman definitely has her attention, but she’s not sure she’s ready for that right now. Add a ghost, Ada, on top of that, and it’s just charming!

I enjoyed the chapters following Ada’s POV. She’s from a different era, so her opinions were funny and unique. I enjoyed following the mystery of her recipe book and all the times she showed up throughout the story.

This book was definitely cozy. The romance was very sweet; it just really picked up during the last quarter of the book.

Thank you NetGalley and Forever Publishing for providing me with the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

[Danielle Mann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thanks to Netgalley and Forever for an eARC of this cozy paranormal romance. 5 stars and a perfect book to read in the fall time.

The synopsis appealed to me right away and I'm so glad I was able to read it. Cam(illa) Parker is a cookbook ghostwriter living in Brooklyn with her dog Parsley. She avoids drama and celebrities at all costs, but her grandmother's house is damaged when a tree falls on it necessitating very expensive repairs. Against her better judgment she gets a contract ghostwriting a cookbook for a very demanding and high maintenance celebrity actress and influencer to help her grandmother. She goes back to her hometown of Silver Cove, meets a handsome single dad who agrees to do the construction work, and gets dragged into catering the annual holiday fete dinner. In the midst of this she finds an old cookbook that comes with the ghost of the wife of the town's celebrated author. Naturally, hijinks ensue, a long-buried secret comes to life and maybe a romance blossoms.

This was a book that screams fall and will be perfect to read once chillier weather arrives. I loved Cam and absolutely identified with her and loved seeing her carefully constructed life come undone for the better. Birdie was an amazing grandmother and I loved Cam's developing friendships and her relationship with her cousin. There was a lot going on plot wise, which did feel a bit chaotic and overwhelming, but considering Cam's personality and background it made a lot of sense. Things were easily resolved, but the characters were so relatable and the atmosphere cozy that it was easy to roll with it. I loved Ada and how she could impact the world around her. I quickly figured out what her secret was, but I still enjoyed seeing how it was all resolved. Absolutely pick up for a cozy reading experience.

[Sara Bremer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one’s a charmer that just keeps getting better. It starts off cute and builds momentum, making for a satisfying read that actually earned its happy ending rather than stumbling into one.

The food element is the real magic here. Whether it’s the recipes woven through the narrative or the actual ones tucked at the back, there’s something so grounding about how the author tied her love of food into the story. Those recipes felt like a bonus gift.

The blend of mystery, romance, and paranormal life works well together, giving the book layers and keeping things moving. There’s plenty to sink your teeth into if you enjoy those elements.

That said, the execution has some bumps. The writing itself is just okay, and there are some choices that pulled me out of the story. The awkward slang spellings like “hawt” and “sexxy” feel out of place (as mentioned by other readers) and the brand name drops throughout come across as try-hard rather than natural world-building. It’s the kind of thing that made me notice the writing rather than disappear into the story.

Worth picking up if you love cozy reads with heart and a good food tie-in. Just go in knowing the journey is stronger than the prose.

3.75 / 5 stars rounded up.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC.

[Viviana]

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[Just Blue Through Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC of A Pinch of Magic by Emily Heil.

I requested this book the same week I finished watching The Bear, so I was hungry for the culinary vibes, and I was really intrigued that Heil is a Washington Post Food Reporter writing her first novel about a cookbook ghostwriter which is such a cool background layer.

Overall, I really liked this book and think it is a strong debut. I think NetGalley/the publisher is potentially off on the genres -- it is definitely not a forward-facing romance like B.K. Borison or Lyla Sage, and the romance is very background to the front-and-center story. It is paranormal in that there is a ghost, but that is also not the main plotting of the book either. I would honestly classify this as contemporary fiction, women's literature if you feel a strong need to note that it is mostly geared toward women, definitely cozy and lower stakes with a bit of a paranormal historical fiction mystery, a bit of a romance -- but mostly this book is about Cam finding herself and finding her place in the world. I think this might be an aspect of something just quite off on the novel -- it is many things at once, and the fiction part speaks the loudest, probably due to Heil's background as a reporter, but the other aspects are there too and are well done, they're just not the focus. I think leading that this is like Borison or Sage is not the best move -- Sage is much more surface level on plot, and Heil has depth here in both plot and characterization. Borison's later series do plots better, and Heil can match her in terms of the deeper familial ties/place in the world strings Borison plays, but this is not solely a romance, so while the emotional character aspects and plotting may be on par, the romance is not the focus or a solution for our main character, Cam, and in the small scenes where the romance develops it is closed-door or internal musings instead of full-scene showstoppers. It's more sweet window dressing to the overall story. Seeing the book right now on Goodreads as a romance I think will end up harming it with readers expecting something else, and Heil deserves for the larger story aspects to be recognized. I keep trying to think of where I would place Heil among other authors and it's eluding me, maybe a much cozier version of Allison Espach? Heil can write - she has obvious talent and her scenes on cooking and food glow on the page, as does her ability to balance multiple plot lines and wrap them up fully by the story end while working to develop Cam more so than I would normally see in a cozy paranormal mystery romance. You can tell you're reading a book by someone who wanted layers and knew how to place them to get the most out of every scene and angle.

Past that digression, the plot description is fairly accurate to the book, and usually that means I won't try and recap it. I will just note that Cam is 34 and her love interest, Ian, is in his late 30s, so fans looking for characters with a bit more life experience may enjoy that aspect (as someone in their 30s, I did). I also was surprised at the early build-up of the novel to get Cam to her grandmother's house -- at first I thought I was just reading a fiction novel, and it was very engaging, and then the romance has a few moments, and then the ghost makes its presence known, and then Cam is working on the cookbook with celebrity guru Izzy while planning the menu for the town fete and making new friends --- Heil packs a TON into this novel and considering the genre(s) it works because it feels like so much depth has been added to Cam's life and this is a story about Cam.

My only minor issues with the novel, past the issue around genre, which at the end works beautifully but while reading I was trying too hard to force into a box, is that some of the dialogue does feel a bit off -- I think it's mainly apparent in scenes with or about Ian (the conversation Cam has with her cousin saying "sexxxy" and "hawt" in a 2025 book setting was an especially off moment) and because of that the romance is actually one of the most surface-level aspects of the novel and I didn't fully buy into Cam and Ian being attracted to each other and wanting to be together. It also gets better by the end, but I think some of that may have been the coziness that Heil was aiming for in the tying up of all lose ends as opposed to the journey of their relationship paying off.

All in all it is a debut worth checking out.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you Net Galley for this ARC. Cam is a ghostwriter whose focus is cookbooks. As she is deciding what her next project should be, Cam learns that her grandmother, Birdie, is having financial issues. Cam makes a high profile/profitable deal to ghostwrite for Izzy Jones, actress/homestyle influencer, who is known to be difficult to work with. When Cam heads home to work on her new project and start renovations at Birdie's, she meets Ian. Ian is the contractor she hires to fix up the house who she feels an instant spark/connection with. When she gets roped into cooking for an event for the town, Cam finds a stack of old papers that belonged to Ava. Unbeknownst to Cam, Ava's ghost is connected to them. As Cam works on her project, it takes her on a journey that helps her find her worth and passions. Cam begins to reconnect with her roots of cooking, forms new friendships, strengthen family bonds, falls for Ian, all while trying to help unravel Ava's ghost story and mystery. I really enjoyed this as it was a heartwarming and fun read. The writing is engaging, fast paced, and had me hooked from the start. To me the strongest part of the book was the characters, their growth, and the found/actual family bonds they created. They were relatable, flawed, and had you rooting for their HEA. I especially enjoyed seeing Cam blossom, stand up for herself, and fall in love with Ian. I thought Ava's ghost story weaved smoothly and nicely into Cam's showing both women's struggles in getting what they deserve. If you are looking for the small town vibes of Gilmore Girls sprinkled with a dash of Practical Magic's friendship/sisterhood, this is the perfect read for you. :)

[Kayla Thorn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Summary:
Cam is a ghostwriter for cookbooks and she enjoys the anonymity of her life. Then a tree smashes into her beloved grandmother's home during a storm and Cam is forced to take on a very high profile celebrity client in order to get the money she needs to help her grandmother. She returns to her former small town to focus on her new clients cookbook and to help her grandmother at the same time. While there she finds an old cookbook and accidentally summons a ghost, Ada, who seems to want something from her. Can she help her grandmother and Ada and juggle some feelings creeping in for the hot carpenter all at the same time?

Read if you like:
-Magical Realism
-Lighthearted mysteries
-Culinary stories

My thoughts:
3.5 rounded up. I liked alot about this story. I thought Cam was such a likeable FMC. She genuinely seemed to have a good heart and I found it very relatable that she seemed to be struggling to put herself first in any aspect of her life. I thought the side characters were great -her grandmother, her cousin, her new found friends. I loved the Ada storyline -it was a cute lighthearted mystery and it was a lot of fun to watch Cam track things down. Where it fell a bit short to me is that it seemed to have one too many things going on. The romance felt a lot like an afterthought and not something that was really necessary to the story at all. I think this book was more of women's lit vs a romance. It just felt to me that the story would have been stronger if the extra element hadn't been sort of forced in.
Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the advanced e-copy in exchange for my honest thoughts.

[Anabel · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

3.5/5

Cam has curated a comfortable life in Brooklyn: she has a rewarding job as a ghost cookbook writer, she has a good report with the local grocers, and her and her puppy (Parsley) live a quiet, predictable existence. However, when she finally discovers the secret her deeply beloved grandmother has been keeping, Cam has no choice but to take a lucrative assignment for a (horrifyingly) famous actress and move back to her hometown of Silver Cove to oversee the rebuilding of her grandmother's historic home.

Back in the small coastal town, Cam soon finds herself wound up in catering a local holiday festival, the frustratingly attractive carpenter who can't stop charming her, and, most bizarrely, the ghost of a 1920s woman tied to her cookbook.

A PINCH OF MAGIC was exactly what I was hoping it would be: fun, cozy, and just a little bit magical. I loved the entire cast of characters, but most of all, I loved Cam's character development and the happy ending she earned! I also adored Ada's plot line and spunky personality-- the haunting was just magical enough without feeling kitschy. In fact, I really could have done without the romance subplot; while I loved Ian and his family, I really felt like the story was strong enough without throwing in relationship drama.

This would be the perfect fall/winter read for someone who's a fan of The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches or Haunted Ever After!

[Abookaday · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cam is a ghostwriter who stays happily behind the scenes, writing celebrity cookbooks from her home in Brooklyn. When a storm damages her grandmother Birdie’s house, she’s forced to return to her small hometown after learning the repairs will cost $80,000 because there was no insurance coverage.

While browsing a local charity shop, Cam stumbles across an unpublished cookbook from the 1920s. At the same time, the storm has brought Ada—a ghost who had been trapped in limbo—back to the present. Known only as the wife of a famous children’s author, Ada is determined to have her own story told. She makes her presence known by moving things around the house and whispering in Cam’s ear until Cam starts doing things completely out of character.

Cam has always preferred to stay under the radar, afraid of becoming as impulsive as her late mother or suffering heartbreak like her grandmother did after losing her husband at a young age. But as Ada becomes more persistent in uncovering the truth about her past, Cam begins leaning on new friends, her cousin—who feels more like a sister—and the handsome contractor repairing Birdie’s house.

This was an entertaining blend of mystery, romance, family, and a touch of the supernatural. I really enjoyed watching Ada’s story unfold while seeing Cam slowly step outside her comfort zone.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the free advanced copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Melanie Green · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Pinch of Magic is cozy in the best way, with a haunted cookbook, a storm-damaged family home, a small Virginia town, and a heroine who is much more comfortable writing other people’s recipes than taking center stage in her own life. Emily Heil gives the supernatural elements a light touch, so the ghost story feels charming rather than spooky. The mystery around the old cookbook and the century-old wrong kept me just as interested as the romance.

I’m a sucker for books that mix food with a little bit of magic, and Cam being a cookbook ghostwriter made this especially fun for me. Her return to Silver Cove brings her back into all the small-town relationships she had been avoiding, while carpenter Ian adds some very welcome complication. I also liked that Cam’s celebrity client is such a headache because it gives her professional life its own source of chaos instead of making everything revolve around the romance.

The old cookbook, Ada’s ghost, and the history tied to Silver Cove give the story enough mystery to keep it moving, but this is ultimately a warm book about coming home and deciding whether staying invisible is still what you want. I would happily spend more time in this town.

My sincere thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a free advance review copy.

[Meredith Redding · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was well written and pretty entertaining, but I just want to say right off the bat, I would not consider this story a romance. It’s really a book with a very minor romantic subplot.

There’s a lot going on in this one. Cam is a cookbook ghostwriter living in NYC, who writes recipes for other popular “chefs.” When a tree falls on her grandmother’s beloved home, Cam goes back to her small hometown to help find a contractor that can handle the repair work. While there, she picks up a century old cookbook, and with it, the ghost of the cookbook’s author.

So she’s managing the social media famous diva that she’s ghostwriting for, along with catering the town’s holiday party, trying to figure out what the ghost that’s haunting her needs to move on, and very last, overseeing the home repairs and her feelings for the contractor doing the work. So again, not a bad story. But it’s a story about Cam, and Cam alone, first and foremost, and about Ada, her friendly ghost, second. The romance ranks dead last on Cam’s priorities. Unfortunately, it ranks first for me when choosing books, so it felt a bit like a bait and switch situation.

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC of this book!

[Honey Ahmed · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank You NetGalley for this early copy !!

This book was absolutely adorable ! I loved the entire premise of the story and really enjoyed it from beginning to end.

Cam Parker is a cookbook ghostwriter who goes back to her small hometown after her grandma’s house gets damaged. She ends up taking on this intense influencer as a client so she can get an advance payment to help her grandma find/pay a carpenter for repairs etc. While back in town, all that ensues throws Cam off her typical schedule and the norm of her comfortability. She comes across this cookbook written by Ada Poulson, a ghost just waiting to be seen. Now Ada is a character that i just fell in love with more as the story went on and especially in the ways that she pushed Cam out of her comfort zone in the most subtle ways. While this book was not necessarily a romance book, I did enjoy that as a subplot. This was definitely more of paranormal mystery but overall I still very much enjoyed it. The characters were enjoyable and funny and they each brought something special. So, if you're looking for a light read with some paranormal mystery and little romance and some yummy reads, I would definitely pick this book up ◡̈

[Chantal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A Pinch of Magic was such a cute and cozy read! I really enjoyed the small-town setting and the combination of food, family, a little bit of romance, and, of course, a touch of magic. The magical elements added such a fun and unique twist to the story, and I loved the cozy atmosphere throughout.
Cam was an enjoyable main character to follow, and I especially liked watching her return home and reconnect with the people and place she had left behind. I also really enjoyed Ian and the romance between them. Their relationship was sweet and added another layer to the story without completely taking over the plot.
There were parts where the pacing felt a little slow for me, and I found myself wanting a bit more from both the romance and the magical elements. Because of that, I didn't feel quite as connected to the story as I would've liked, but overall, it was still a charming and enjoyable read.
If you enjoy cozy small-town stories with food, family, romance, and a sprinkle of paranormal magic, this one is definitely worth checking out!
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. 💕

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cam Parker is a cookbook ghostwriter who prefers a quiet life and prefers her anonymity, would rather other people get the credit for her 5-star recipes than be seen.

Ada is a ghost, dying to be seen.

When a tree crashes into her grandma’s house, it not only destroys part of the house but uproots Cam’s whole life. Desperate to pay for the repairs, she takes on a nightmare client, returns to her small hometown and gets wrangled into catering the town’s yearly holiday feast. But that’s just the beginning.

This was a light, quick read that I overall enjoyed. Definite Practical Magic vibes, without the crazy ex-boyfriend.

I loved Ada immediately and as the story went on, I loved the way she pushed Cam, even when Cam didn’t know it. I honestly wanted more of her!

Actually, I wish there was more of everybody. There was a lot of chaos, that’s the point of the book, but I wish there was more depth to it all. I think the story could use easily another 100 pages. I’d love more interactions with Cam and Ian, see their feelings develop. I’d even love more of that nightmare client.

I enjoyed the pacing and it’s a really great concept. The food all sounded amazing and I thought the recipes in the back were a great touch!

[Jamie Sadd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This was a charming paranormal mystery with a touch of romance, memorable characters, and plenty of delicious food throughout. I especially enjoyed the cooking elements, and the recipes included at the end were a lovely bonus.

The writing was strong, and I grew to really like the cast. While the story introduces several different plotlines, they all come together in a satisfying way by the end, with each one serving a purpose.

My biggest criticism is that this felt much more like a paranormal mystery with a romantic subplot than a romance. If you’re picking this up expecting the relationship to be the main focus, you may be disappointed. The romance is sweet, but it takes a back seat to the mystery and the supernatural elements.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read with engaging characters, a satisfying conclusion, and a story that came together nicely. If you’re looking for a light paranormal mystery with a hint of romance and plenty of cooking, this is worth picking up.

[Laura Pawletzki]

Thank you to the Grand Central Publishing and NetGalley for providing me with an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

I really wanted to love A Pinch of Magic, but unfortunately this one just wasn’t the right fit for me.

The premise had so much promise, but I struggled to connect with both the characters and the story as a whole. I never felt emotionally invested in what was happening, which made it difficult to stay engaged. The narrative also felt somewhat disjointed, with scenes and character development not flowing together as seamlessly as I had hoped.

I found myself pushing through to the end rather than eagerly turning the pages, and there were several points where I considered setting it aside. While I appreciate the creativity behind the concept, I was left wanting stronger character development and a deeper emotional connection.

That said, I can see this working well for readers who enjoy lighter magical stories and aren’t as driven by character attachment as I am. It simply didn’t resonate with me in the way I’d hoped.

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Pinch of Magic was a delightful read. I believe that many could relate to going back home to help their grandmother. The relationship between Cam and her cousin Avery was really special. They really did have what seemed to be more like a bond between sisters. Cam really let people take advantage of her during the story, but I am glad that others were there to help her speak up and get credit that she deserved. Ada, the ghost, made the book more interesting and I felt bad for her throughout the majority of the story. Throughout the book, there is mystery, found family, romance that doesn't get too spicy, injustice, hope, and some celebrity drama. If you moved away from a small town to a busy big city, this book might just convince you to go back home and slow down.

[Chelsie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. This was light read that was pleasant, with a gorgeous cover. Cam Parker is a cookbook ghostwriter who lives in NYC and goes back home to visit her grandmother in her hometown of Silver Cove where her grandmother's home was recently damaged. Cam hires Ian McCabe to work on fixing her grandmother's house and sparks fly. Cam gets a new contract with a high maintenance celebrity that is funding the renovation work. Cam is drawn into the Silver Cove community where their main attraction is a book, Stormy, that was written by a local author 100 years ago. Cam finds an old dress, apron and cookbook and makes contact with a ghost.

I received an advance copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley.

[Devreadsallday · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆

A Pinch of Magic was a charming, cozy fantasy that I’m really glad I picked up. While I tend to gravitate toward darker, heavier fantasy with higher stakes, this was a refreshing change of pace.

The story has a warm, whimsical atmosphere, lovable characters, and just enough adventure to keep the pages turning. It was an easy, comforting read that left me smiling, even if cozy fantasy isn’t usually my go-to genre.

If cozy fantasy is your thing or you’re looking for a lighter fantasy to break up some of the heavier reads on your TBR—I think you’ll have a great time with this one.

Thank you so much to Emily Heil for the opportunity to read and review this ARC! 🤍✨

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley, Forever (Grand Central Publishing and Forever,

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

What happens when a cookbook ghostwriter accidentally summons a spirit? When a tree crashes into
her grandma’s house during a storm that needed expensive repairs. She ends up taking unlikely clients to help pay the bills. A cute story of love, family and magic in the air that will make you feel good. Acutesy paranormal story.

[Tamara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.
I really enjoyed this cozy paranormal small town book. It was definitely charming and all the characters were well written. I certainly wouldn’t call it a romance since that was such a small part of the book, but the meet cute at the beginning made me giggle.
I will say there is a lot going on in this one book, it would have been a great series. Revisiting the town and the characters again and again. It would also make a cute Hallmark movie.
Make sure you have snacks available while reading, this book made me hungry.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was absolutely a comfy and cozy read. It’s a feel good story and I truly enjoyed it. I loved that Cam was able to find herself through this journey, even if it wasn’t what she always pictured. Helping Ada, was just so wonderful to see. Even with all the chaos going on for Cam, she ended up righting the wrong Ada had happened to her. I loved that connection and feel this was an excellent read.

[Brittany Wren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an advanced copy from NetGalley

This was a fun read full of family, some drama (not too bad), some romance, and finding who you are.
Cam was a very flawed character, and I enjoyed her arc in the story. There were times she got a little annoying, but some of the side characters were able to balance it out.
The story was a very sweet story, fairly Hallmark in style, but that didn't detract from the storyline.
It was a pretty cozy story with a good happily ever after.

[Kristin Whitehouse · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ebook from Net Galley for an independent review.

I really enjoyed this story. I liked the way the characters grew and matured. This was a mix of mystery, family, a ghost story with a romance as well. It was more of a woman deciding to move outside her comfort zone and start living life instead of hiding from it. I liked most of the characters, and the way that the story ended.

[Martina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the gifted ARC!

This was such a fun, cozy read! A little magic, a little family, a little romance, a little ghost story, and a little cooking...what more could you ask for?

I really enjoyed Cam and her story, especially seeing her return to her hometown and slowly start figuring out what she actually wants for herself. I loved the family aspect of the story, and the ghost storyline was such a fun addition. I especially enjoyed following the mystery surrounding Ada and watching Cam try to piece everything together.

The romance was sweet, although I do wish we got a little more of it throughout the story. It felt like it took a bit of a backseat to everything else going on, which wasn’t necessarily a bad thing, but I would’ve liked to see a little more of Cam and Ian. I also found that some of the wording and phrases felt a little out of place at times and pulled me out of the story a bit.

And of course, all the cooking and food throughout the story was such a fun touch! There are even recipes included at the end, which I always love when a book incorporates food so much into the story. Overall, this was just a really enjoyable cozy read and I had such a good time with it.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pinch of Magic was such a fun and charming read! I loved the mix of magic, humor, and heart, and it had that cozy, whimsical feel I was hoping for. Sweet, entertaining, and an all-around enjoyable read.

[Stephanie Ellsworth · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute fun mystery with a wholesome finding yourself vibe. A great summer vibe book or a cozy Christmas vibe on a winters night.

[Brittney - TwoDogsandaBook · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy.
Overall I enjoyed this book, but it felt like maybe too much was going on. Cam is a cookbook ghostwriter and takes on a job she doesn’t want but pays well to help her grandmother. Throw in a small town, a romance, an influencer, and a ghost and there was suddenly a whole lot happening. It was a fun easy read though and I really enjoyed the cooking and recipes, you can feel the love the author has for food. And even though there was a lot going on, everything was reconciled and the ending was satisfying and enjoyable.