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The Two Sisters' Cafe
In this unforgettable tale of a fifties cafe in northern Kentucky, the sleepy little town of Willow Creek is steeped in good fellowship, magic, and strange occurrences. In this spot, without so much as a dot on the map to hint its existence, the two sisters, Alma and Vannie May, often show up unannounced when most needed, and their business, The Two Sisters' Cafe, is open from early morning until the last customer of the night chooses to leave, full of something more sustaining than even the sisters' amazing food.
384 pages
First published January 1, 2010
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February 8, 2026
Set in a charming 1950s café in northern Kentucky, this memorable story brings the quiet town of Willow Creek to life with warmth, wonder, and a touch of the unexplained. Blending small-town camaraderie with magical twists, the novel creates an atmosphere that feels both nostalgic and enchantingly surreal.
Though it defies easy categorization, this urban fantasy is effortless to enjoy. The two sisters at the heart of the story quietly work their magic, stepping in to uplift and guide the people whose lives intertwine with theirs. Their bond — and their compassion — gives the tale its emotional center.
Delightful, heartfelt, and briskly paced, it’s a fun read that leaves you smiling long after the final page.
Though it defies easy categorization, this urban fantasy is effortless to enjoy. The two sisters at the heart of the story quietly work their magic, stepping in to uplift and guide the people whose lives intertwine with theirs. Their bond — and their compassion — gives the tale its emotional center.
Delightful, heartfelt, and briskly paced, it’s a fun read that leaves you smiling long after the final page.
August 17, 2018
I received this as a gift from a friend who is also a friend of one of the authors. The cover caught my eye right from the beginning and I took it on vacation for my beach read. While I didn’t love every storyline or character, I did really enjoy the overall story of two special sisters and how they helped along the lives of the people in the town in which they lived. It’s a very nice story and I truly loved the final chapter where the women of the town came together and connected in a very poignant experience. The book truly does feel like a fairy tale. I recommend it to anyone interested in mystical tales.
November 18, 2021
Although I read more than half of this book and although I tried to get back into it more than once, I just couldn't do it. The writing was great. The characters certainly intriguing. It just simply wasn't my "thing" so I moved on.
October 26, 2012
"In this unforgettable tale of a fifties cafe in northern Kentucky, the sleepy little town of Willow Creek is steeped in good fellowship, magic, and strange occurrences." This urban fantasy is hard to describe but easy to love as the two sisters weave their spell and intervene to help in the lives of the people they care about. Fun and a quick read.
April 11, 2011
This book had interesting characters and a great setting ... but I still wanted to like it more than I actually did. Perhaps I was expecting it to be something else. (I was ready to read another book like Alice Hoffman's or Sarah Addison Allen's novels)
September 19, 2011
A wonderful escape book with excellent messages about redemption and self worth. Young teen girls can read this book with out Mom having to worry about adult themes. The book centers around a young 10 year old apprentice and the people of the little town the cafe exists in.
July 20, 2012
This book reminded me of reading as a little girl; except the contect was adult rather than child's.
December 1, 2015
I enjoyed the book. It's a fairy tale for adults that's full of magic and fantasy.
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