Publication Date: April 2025
Blurb:
Veronica Stratton, a specialty food broker with a business riding close to the margins, visits her parents in idyllic Estes Park for Christmas. With the holiday comes a DNA test from her younger sister and an engagement ring from her longtime boyfriend. The test confirms her secret she’s adopted. The ring rattles her even more, and she realizes that she might not be as ready to commit as she’d thought.
With so much that she’d counted on suddenly falling apart, Veronica is looking for an escape. Inspired by her best friend, she plans to go to Europe to see four of the places listed on her DNA ancestry report. She treks to County Mayo in Ireland; the Dordogne region of France; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Tuscany in Italy. She hopes to learn a bit about where her family lived and to make more connections for her struggling business, but she finds that each stop brings her visions of her ancestors that raise more questions than they answer. And among those pressing questions is how brooding Irish restauranteur Niall Callaghan will fit into her visions for the future.
What To Expect:
Readers can expect a book that is perfect for foodies with aesthetics and imagery while traveling Ireland, France, Italy, and Denmark.
Content Warnings:
Language: Mild
Sexual Content: Closed Door – Kisses only
Violence: None
Substance Use: Wine is consumed with meals, only one instance of overindulgence
Prejudices: None
Religious Themes: None
Other Topics: Adoption. One side character is sympathetic to the “plights of women” and offers to make a tincture for a pregnant woman, sending a pro-choice message. Unplanned pregnancy with discussion of options, including termination.
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