The Late Bloomer’s Club by Louise Miller

“A downright delightful read. . . [with] everything you want from a small town summer read: sweetness, charm, and a side of romance.” –HelloGiggles

Some books feel like a warm kitchen on a chilly morning. This is one of them.

Nora owns the Miss Guthrie Diner, where she serves apple cider donuts, coffee, and eggs-any-way-you-like-’em to her regulars. She takes great pleasure in knowing exactly what everyone’s “usual” is. Then she and her free-spirited younger sister, Kit, learn they stand to inherit the home and land of Peggy Johnson, the town’s beloved cake lady.

Kit is an aspiring (and broke) filmmaker, and she thinks their problems are solved. Before her death, Peggy was in the process of selling the land to a big-box developer. Guthrie is divided. Some neighbors want the opportunities the development could bring, while others fiercely oppose any change, and they aren’t shy about leaving their opinions with their tips.

Nora isn’t ready to let go. The land comes with a charming farmhouse, an ancient apple orchard, and clues to a secret life no one knew Peggy had. There’s also Elliot, the developer’s rep, who is stirring up feelings Nora didn’t expect. So she throws herself into the one cause the whole town agrees on: finding Peggy’s missing dog, Freckles.

When disaster strikes the diner, the community rallies around her. Nora discovers that doing the right thing doesn’t always mean giving up your dreams.

From the author of The City Baker’s Guide to Country Living, this is a heartwarming romantic comedy about two headstrong sisters, small-town loyalty, and the power of a lost dog to summon true love. It’s a perfect beach-bag companion for a salty afternoon along the Marginal Way.

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