The Gathering Table: An Uplifting Small-Town Novel (Original)

By: Kathryn Springer

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Synopsis: &“A feast of small-town charm and characters who feel like dear friends.&” —Liz Johnson, bestselling author of The Red Door InnFrom USA TODAY bestselling author Kathryn Springer comes a tale of starting over when life takes an unexpected turn.Winsome Lake, Wisconsin, is postcard-pretty, but for chef Jessica Keaton it&’s also a last resort. Fired from her dream job, Jess is starting over as a live-in cook and housekeeper. When she arrives, she finds her new employer is in rehab after having a stroke, and Jess expects she&’ll be all alone in Elaine Haviland&’s quaint house. A chef with no one to cook for.But instead, she encounters a constant stream of colorful visitors who draw her back into the world. As Jess contends with local teenagers, a group of scrappy women and a charming football coach, Elaine faces some battles of her own that extend past her physical challenges. For both of them, all the ingredients for a fulfilling life are within reach, if they&’re willing to take a leap. And maybe Jess will start to see that it&’s not just what&’s on the table that matters—it&’s the people gathered round it.A must-read novel from Love Inspired: Stories to Uplift and Inspire.