"Tasty."
—People magazine

"Fans of Cecelia Ahern’s PS, I Love You will find a lot to like here ... strong, richly detailed ... with a truly lovable heroine ... the spins and turns the story takes along the way are well worth the ride."
—Library Journal

"Nicely wrought ... Charming, with a dash of romance."
—Kirkus

"A sophisticated, compelling story full of humor and feelings, that does without any kitsch. It shows how much 'love goes through the stomach.' In other words: A divine indulgence!"
—Arno Udo Pfeiffer, German TV & radio journalist

"A love-letter of a novel. There's enough warmth here to fill your house on the coldest night. You'll wish you knew these people, this world."
—Justin Cronin, bestselling author of The Passage

“This story of a young widow edging warily back into the world is full of vivid characters and grace. Imbued with hope but blessedly lacking in sentimentality, it is a fresh, stirring take on the devastation of grief and the holiness of friendship.”
—Marisa de los Santos, bestselling author of Love Walked In

"In her wise and delightfully fresh debut, Alicia Bessette has composed a tender song that rises through the clouds of loss and grief until it bursts into a joyous celebration of the human heart. To read this story is to embrace life."
—Beth Hoffman, bestselling author of Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

“A sweet story of regeneration and hope, delivered by a writer of generous spirit and great heart.”
—Rachel Simon, bestselling author of The Story Of Beautiful Girl

“Intricately plotted, peopled with quirky, small-town heroes that come alive on the page. A wonderful debut, tender and deft and full of heart, touched with good humor and compassion, a modern hymn to friendship and love.”
—Roland Merullo, author of Breakfast with Buddha

"Readers will fall for the characters of this New England town who try to rescue the worn-through heart of one of their own. Told with equal parts warmth, hope, and humor. Destined to be passed among friends who've shared in each other's grief, and honored it with love and compassion. It's a triumph of the heart."
—Amy MacKinnon, author of Tethered

“An utterly charming read about love, loss, and what makes people go on with their lives after tragedy.”
—Patricia Wood, author of Lottery