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A scrumptious pie. A long distance guy. 4th of July fireworks guaranteed. Lauren Hauser has it all…nearly. With a shiny new job and sparkly new engagement ring on her finger, the only thing she’s missing is her gorgeous new fiancé by her side. Should she be worried? Jack’s kisses are as sizzling as always and, sure, long distance is hard but, she and Jack are solid, right?Of course the stress of planning a wedding—or not—is nothing compared to the stress of baking an apple pie. Because it’s not just any apple pie that Lauren must bake for the 4th of July contest; it’s her grandmother’s famous, award-winning apple pie! Yet Lauren is determined to make this pie her own and a little apple pie should be no problem for the Hauser clan dessert queen…!But with her new job taking up so much time, a prize pie to perfect and the growing distance between her and Jack, Lauren begins to wonder if she can really have it all… Only one things for sure, there’ll be fireworks this 4th of July!The Home for the Holidays series:Book 1 – How to Bake the Perfect Pecan PieBook 2 – How to Bake the Perfect Christmas CakeBook 3 – How to Bake the Perfect Apple PieBook 4 – How to Bake the Perfect Wedding Cake

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The first enchanting novel in Gina Calanni’s Ice Cream Dreams series. Perfect for fans of Jill Shalvis, Robyn Carr and Susan Mallery.If you had the chance to change your life, what would you do?Sahara Smith is leaving her Texas trailer-park upbringing in the dust to take up a job at the famous Blue Ribbon Ice Cream Company. All her dreams are finally coming true and she’s determined to let nothing stand in her way.But on her first day she meets tall, oh-so-sexy Brandon, the kind of guy Sahara knows would never be interested in a girl like her. So why does he seem so intent on getting to know her?Sahara’s dreams of a better life are finally within her grasp – until she discovers something that could bring the whole lot crashing down around her. But she isn’t giving up that easily, not when destiny is calling…Praise for Gina Calanni:‘A delightful and entertaining, romantic story, full of loving and memorable moments.’ – Gilbster (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)‘A well-written, fun, romantic story.’ – Jill Loves to Read‘A delightful, light hearted story to escape in.’ – Splashes Into Books‘A cosy read to escape into and put a little smile on your face.’ – Sophie (Top 1000 Amazon Reviewer)‘A fabulous read that will whisk you away from reality and make you smile!’ – Amazon Reviewer

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Don't miss the brilliant second book in the Home for the Holidays series from Gina Henning.A delicious cake. A guy who is late. Merry Christmas to all.After the best Thanksgiving of her life, Lauren Hauser can’t wait to see Jack-the-pecan-hoarder so they can finally be in the same place at the same time. Long distance really doesn’t work when you’re head over heels!But when Jack doesn’t turn up at the airport Lauren is left wondering if their relationship is really as great as she thought? Sure Jack’s kisses were delicious and when he looked at her, her knees felt weak, but what did they really know about each other?A big Hauser family Christmas is just what is needed for this situation. Not only will her mom be decking the halls with boughs of monstrous-Christmas-decorations, but Lauren is baking a Christmas cake to once again claim dessert queen of the family! Will Jack fit in with the Hauser clan? Or will Lauren have to face the music…and accept that not every holiday romance was made for a happily ever after…The Home for the Holidays series:Book 1 – How to Bake the Perfect Pecan PieBook 2 – How to Bake the Perfect Christmas CakeBook 3 – How to Bake the Perfect Apple PieBook 4 – How to Bake the Perfect Wedding Cake

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A warm pie. A tasty guy. Happy Thanksgiving indeed.Lauren Hauser is home for the holidays, and she’s been given a challenge: preparing her grandmother’s pecan pie. The problem? Lauren’s not famed for her baking skills. In fact, while her sister would win Star Baker every week, and her mom at least knows a sieve from a spatula, Lauren’s bakes have always been more dangerous than delicious!Still, no Thanksgiving would be complete without dessert…which is why Lauren finds herself searching for pecans on Thanksgiving Eve. Stumbling into a gorgeous stranger laden down with bags of pecans seems like a holiday miracle…but despite Jack’s kissable lips he’s frostier than a snow cone…and out of sight before she can say ‘Macy’s Parade’!As the clock counts down to Thanksgiving dinner, Lauren is running out of time. And without her grandmother’s perfect pecan pie it won’t be a very Happy Thanksgiving! What Lauren needs is a knight in shining armour. And it might just be that the magic of Thanksgiving will find her one after all…Home for the Holidays series:Book 1 – How to Bake the Perfect Pecan PieBook 2 – How to Bake the Perfect Christmas CakeBook 3 – Coming just in time for the 4th of JulyPraise for How to Bake the Perfect Pecan Pie:‘There is something so charming and effervescent about the writing and Henning’s way with dramatic romantic moments.’ – Kirkus Reviews‘The kind of ideal, cosy read to escape into and put a little smile on your face for an hour or two!’ – Sophie (Top 1000 Reviewer)‘A delightful, light hearted story to escape in with unexpected snow storms, a puncture, pecan hoarder (Jack) and lots of other things along the way!’ – Splashes Into Books