"Can Neely find the right flavor for the upcoming wedding?"

By: Judith Fertig

Genres: Women's Fiction | Romance Contemporary

Posted: November 25, 2016

Claire "Neely" Davis excels at finding the perfect combination of flavors to suit any occasion, but her gift is failing her this time. Neely can usually "taste" exactly what the person needs, but an upcoming wedding has left her doubting herself. Meanwhile, Neely's personal life is in turmoil as she is hoping to finalize her divorce, despite her husband's unwillingness to let go. Will Neely find the right flavors to navigate both of her tricky situations?

THE MEMORY OF LEMON is a follow up to Judith Fertig's THE CAKE THERAPIST and features the same main character. THE MEMORY OF LEMON stands on its own merits as I have not read the first book but was easily able to follow the storyline and enjoy the characters. I love Neely's gift and I'll be digging into THE CAKE THERAPIST soon to get another taste of her abilities!

THE MEMORY OF LEMON weaves back and forth between past and present as Judith Fertig shows us glimpses of past generations. While each section is very well written and enjoyable, I found the time-hopping to be a bit distracting. Every time I'd get settled into one time period with the characters, we'd hop to a different time period with other characters. I like how it all ties together, however, and suspect this is one book I would have appreciated better in an audio format.

Judith Fertig offers readers an intriguing premise with likable characters in THE MEMORY OF LEMON. The flavors and foods described in THE MEMORY OF LEMON are nothing short of delightful as I wish I could visit Neely's shop and absorb the atmosphere. If you like your women's fiction tinged with just a tiny hint of the unusual, then look no further than THE MEMORY OF LEMON.

Book Summary

The author of The Cake Therapist returns with another sweet and emotional tale featuring Neely, the baker with a knack for finding exactly the right flavor for any occasion...

A crisp tang of citrus that is at once poignant and familiar, sharpening the senses and opening the mind to possibilities once known and long forgotten...

Claire “Neely” Davis is no ordinary pastry chef. Her flavor combinations aren’t just a product of a well-honed palate: she can “taste” people’s emotions, sensing the ingredients that will touch her customers’ souls. Her gift has never failed her—until she meets a free-spirited bride-to-be and her overbearing society mother. The two are unable to agree on a single wedding detail, and their bickering leaves Neely’s intuition frustratingly silent—right when she needs it most.

Between trying to navigate a divorce, explore a new relationship, and handle the reappearance of her long-absent father, Neely is struggling to make sense of her own conflicting emotions, much less those of her hard-to-please bride. But as she embarks on a flavorful quest to craft the perfect wedding celebration, she’ll uncover a family history that sheds light on both the missing ingredients and her own problems—and illustrates how the sweet and sour in life often combine to make the most delicious memories...

The Memory of Lemon by Judith Fertig

The Memory of Lemon

by: Judith Fertig

Berkley
June 1, 2016
On Sale: June 14, 2016
Featuring:
304 pages
ISBN: 042527795X
EAN: 9780425277959
Kindle: B016JPTL4A
Trade Size / e-Book

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