The Pretty Delicious Cafe

Book excerpt: One flaky family. One ex-boyfriend who won't go away. And one handsome stranger who probably will ... For fans of Doc Martin and Monica McInerney, a warm, witty novel, brimming with the trademark romance, friendship and eccentricity that Danielle Hawkins's readers adore. On the outskirts of a small seaside town, Lia and her friend Anna work serious hours running their restored cafe. The summer season is upon them, with all its baking, serving, cleaning and buying. On top of that, Anna is about to marry Lia's twin brother, and Lia's ex-boyfriend seems not to understand it's over. When a gorgeous stranger taps on Lia's window near midnight and turns out not to be a serial killer, she feels it's a promising sign. But the past won't let them be, and when things turn nasty Lia must find both some healthy resolve and some virtuous compromise. The Pretty Delicious Cafe will remind you of those special, good things we love about living. And the food is great. Bestselling NZ author Danielle Hawkins lives on a sheep and beef farm near Otorohanga with her husband and two children.