What do you think?
Rate this book
The Lemon Cake
No wonder she insisted on serving the lemon cake!
Who ever heard of firing off four young ladies in one Season? The prospect did nothing to dim Lady Jeffrey's indomitable spirit and unflagging optimism. The eccentric, aging but love-able aunt had a secret recipe up her sleeve for her nieces.
Miss Abby Milhouse and her three sisters were less optimistic about their chances. They could not have been more surprised when they became the darlings of the ton. Or when each of them in turn received the flattering attentions of a very eligible parti.
The sisters were cock-a-whoop until the secret of their success was revealed. It seemed Lady Jeffrey had cast a magic spell on all their erstwhile suitors. The lemon cake was a love potion!
Who ever heard of firing off four young ladies in one Season? The prospect did nothing to dim Lady Jeffrey's indomitable spirit and unflagging optimism. The eccentric, aging but love-able aunt had a secret recipe up her sleeve for her nieces.
Miss Abby Milhouse and her three sisters were less optimistic about their chances. They could not have been more surprised when they became the darlings of the ton. Or when each of them in turn received the flattering attentions of a very eligible parti.
The sisters were cock-a-whoop until the secret of their success was revealed. It seemed Lady Jeffrey had cast a magic spell on all their erstwhile suitors. The lemon cake was a love potion!
- GenresRegency
219 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 1990
19 people want to read
About the author
Judith Stafford
7 books2 followersJudy Russell Christenberry was born in Dallas, Texas, USA, where she raised in a family of four children with a stay-at-home mom who was a terrific cook and an excellent teacher, where family tradition was concerned. As a child, Judy was surrounded by animals. Her father raised a few head of cattle to keep meat on the table. At one time or another, there were sheep, Thanksgiving turkeys, ducks and dogs, and there were always chickens.
Judy learned the importance of family at an early age. But, Judith's marriage ended in divorce. Yet, with support from her mother and siblings, she and her two daughters discovered their own definition of family. The family comes in all shapes and flavors. What's important isn't the two parents and the 2.5 children, it's love and support. She raised her children, taught during the day, wrote at night, and pursued her dream.
Judy, hasn't always been a writer, but she's always been a dreamer. As a child, for entertainment while doing chores, she told herself stories-she was always the heroine. However, she didn't start writing until she turned thirty-eight, just one year after her father's unexpected death. After this, she realized life promised no guarantees about how much time you have. Why wait to pursue your dreams? She had begun reading Harlequin Romance novels about ten years earlier, so romance writing came naturally. She signs her novels as Judy Christenberry, Judith Christenberry and Judith Stafford.
Over time, Judy realized two central themes dominating her writing: family and small town/country life. Many of her books have cowboy heroes, partly because she read all Zane Grey's romantic versions of the Old West as a teenager, and partly because her parents grew up on farms. The last element that frequently appears in Judy's stories is a dash of humor, just enough to bring a smile to your face. She believes laughter is good medicine and it definitely makes a six-foot hunk even more attractive!
Now, with her daughters pursuing their own dreams, Judy writes full-time and is wrapped up in her storytelling. She lives each new adventure with the vigor of a young girl, still dreaming up tales while washing dishes. She hopes to entertain her readers as much as she entertains herself!
Judy learned the importance of family at an early age. But, Judith's marriage ended in divorce. Yet, with support from her mother and siblings, she and her two daughters discovered their own definition of family. The family comes in all shapes and flavors. What's important isn't the two parents and the 2.5 children, it's love and support. She raised her children, taught during the day, wrote at night, and pursued her dream.
Judy, hasn't always been a writer, but she's always been a dreamer. As a child, for entertainment while doing chores, she told herself stories-she was always the heroine. However, she didn't start writing until she turned thirty-eight, just one year after her father's unexpected death. After this, she realized life promised no guarantees about how much time you have. Why wait to pursue your dreams? She had begun reading Harlequin Romance novels about ten years earlier, so romance writing came naturally. She signs her novels as Judy Christenberry, Judith Christenberry and Judith Stafford.
Over time, Judy realized two central themes dominating her writing: family and small town/country life. Many of her books have cowboy heroes, partly because she read all Zane Grey's romantic versions of the Old West as a teenager, and partly because her parents grew up on farms. The last element that frequently appears in Judy's stories is a dash of humor, just enough to bring a smile to your face. She believes laughter is good medicine and it definitely makes a six-foot hunk even more attractive!
Now, with her daughters pursuing their own dreams, Judy writes full-time and is wrapped up in her storytelling. She lives each new adventure with the vigor of a young girl, still dreaming up tales while washing dishes. She hopes to entertain her readers as much as she entertains herself!
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews
June 10, 2020
I found the aunt, who was supposed to be good somehow, to be off-putting. The book was too disappointingly flat for me to enjoy, especially since her other book was decent.
October 24, 2023
This book was just silly, but it had a good ending.
Displaying 1 - 2 of 2 reviews