The Secret Ingredient

It’s been three years, two weeks and one day since Kate Shaw’s life changed forever. Three years, two weeks and one day that Kate has been angry – with herself and life.

But today is different. Different because Kate has finally taken the step she’s been avoiding...back into the kitchen. Now, what begins as a (disastrous) attempt to make pancakes becomes a culinary journey that is not only a love letter to someone so important to her, but also an unexpected means of connection to a community she never knew she had...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘It's a long time since a book provoked this much emotional attachment... absolutely wonderful’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A love story on so many levels ... It made me cry a lot but it was also uplifting and a real feel good read. Definitely one to curl up with and read in one go!’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Beautifully heralds the importance of friendship and connections during times of loss ... If you enjoyed The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams, I really think you will appreciate this’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘All the characters are so special ... A feel good story with loss, love, romance, friendship and more’

⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a delight ... a stunning book that examines are individual relationships with food and how it has the power to evoke memories, create friendships and to transform our lives’

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A poignant tribute to love, resilience, and the transformative power of shared experiences, making it a compelling and emotionally resonant read that transcends the boundaries of grief and ultimately leaves readers with a taste of hope’