A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity by Rachel Linden: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

A tantalizing novel about a struggling chocolatier who is granted a magical vision of the future of her dreams, only to realize that her heart may desire something else entirely, from the bestselling author of The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie.

Paris trained chocolatier and single mother Emmie Wynne gave up her own dreams six years ago when she returned to her Pacific Northwest coastal tourist town to run her family's struggling candy store. Now on her thirty-fourth birthday, Emmie has only one wish, to be granted the vision that every Wynne woman is given once in her lifetime—a shimmering glimpse of her true destiny. This year, when she blows out her candles, it finally comes true.

Her vision is more delectable than she could’ve imagined—her very own artisanal chocolate shop filled with decadent truffles and caramels, and her celebrity crush, Henry Summers, down on one knee. And when Henry suddenly arrives in town for the summer, offering Emmie the opportunity of a lifetime, the future in her vision suddenly seems possible.

But a rekindled connection with Jakob, her former high school best friend turned hunky, brooding tattooed baker, forces Emmie to grapple with the bittersweet realization that her destiny may not be what her heart truly longs for. As the culmination of her vision draws nearer, can Emmie find the courage to create a happiness of her own making?

The Author

Rachel Mae Linden (who also writes as Rachel Linden) is a novelist and international aid worker whose adventures in over fifty countries around the world provide excellent grist for her writing. She is the author of Recipe for a Charmed Life, The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie, and several other novels. Currently Rachel lives with her family on a sweet little island near Seattle, WA where she enjoys creating stories about hope, courage and connection with a hint of romance and a touch of whimsy.

Book Review

Oh, what a fun story this was... so very whimsical and sweet (pun intended)! Each woman in Emmie's family is given a vision of their destiny when they blow out their birthday candle... and Emmie's vision? Well, let's just say it was highly unexpected. Yet, when it seems like things are shaping up that it could actually happen, she finds herself wondering if the future she saw is actually what she wanted. I loved the magic of this story... it wasn't over the top, but just the perfect dose of whimsy that I couldn't get enough of. And then there's the romance! With two potential men in her life- her celebrity crush Henry and her high school best friend Jakob, I suppose it could be considered a bit of a love triangle, but honestly, it doesn't really feel like that at all. I loved the romance, of course, but for this one, Emmie's story of doing something for herself and following her own dreams really took the center stage and I absolutely loved seeing her story. This is the first of Rachel Linden's magical realism books that I have read, but it has me excited to read more from her! If you love sweet romance, women's fiction and whimsical romance, this is one you'll want to add to your TBR. (And be sure to have a snack handy; this one will definitely make you hungry!)

A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity is a closed-door romance with kisses only and some language. 


You can purchase your copy here: https://amzn.to/4c2OTld