#BookReview of The Secret Ingredient for a Happy Marriage (O’Bannon Sisters, #2) by @shirleyjump

About the Book: "Beautifully written and unflinching in its portrayal of the complexities of marriage, sisterhood and long-held secrets." -Kristan Higgins, New York Times bestselling author

From New York Times bestselling author Shirley Jump comes a heartwarming tale about friendship, family, and the unbreakable bond between sisters.

THE SECRET INGREDIENT FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE

Nora has always been the sister who binds the O'Bannons together. No matter what crisis hits, smart, dependable Nora knows how to fix it. But for Nora, the pressure of perfection is taking its toll.

Nora's marriage is in trouble, and she has been reluctant to worry her sisters with just how dire her situation is. Now though, faced with losing her husband, her home, and the life she's worked so hard to build, Nora can no longer pretend.

As the O'Bannon women rally around her, Nora begins to see that failure is nothing to fear. It's like they say in the bakery: if you want to make something good, you can't be afraid to get messy. When her husband returns, asking Nora to give their family a second chance, Nora must decide if their relationship can be saved-or if it's time to throw out the old recipe and start from scratch.

Reviewed By: Rachael

Publisher: Forever

Recommended Age: Adult

Genre: Romance

Overall rating: ★★★★
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About the Author: New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shirley Jump spends her days writing romance and women’s fiction to feed her shoe addiction and avoid cleaning the toilets. She cleverly finds writing time by feeding her kids junk food, allowing them to dress in the clothes they find on the floor and encouraging the dogs to double as vacuum cleaners. 

Look for her Sweet and Savory Romance series, including the USA Today bestselling book, THE BRIDE WORE CHOCOLATE, on Amazon and Nook, and the debut of her Sweetheart Sisters series for Berkley, starting with THE SWEETHEART BARGAIN and continuing with THE SWEETHEART RULES (out in April 2014).

Check out author's other books? Yes
Recommend this book? Yes

Notes and Opinions:  This was such a great and sweet story that I couldn't put down. I loved every mintue of it and now I really kind of need a cookbook to go with this one. Don't read this if your hungry! It will give you a sweet tooth craving.  I love books that add food and characters and story. It made for a well rounded cast of characters with one tasty story!  If you are looking for something light and airy to read this Spring look no further than this one right here! 

 

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