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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A delightful novel about two headstrong sisters, a small town's efforts to doright by the community, and the power of a lost dog to conjure up true love.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>"A downright delightful read. . . [with] everything you want from a small town summer read: sweetness, charm, and a side of romance." <b>-</b>HelloGiggles <p/>A delightful novel about two headstrong sisters, a small town's efforts to do right by the community, and the power of a lost dog to summon true love</b> <p/>Nora, the owner of the Miss Guthrie Diner, is perfectly happy serving up apple cider donuts, coffee, and eggs-any-way-you-like-em to her regulars, and she takes great pleasure in knowing exactly what's the usual. But her life is soon shaken when she discovers she and her free-spirited, younger sister Kit stand to inherit the home and land of the town's beloved cake lady, Peggy Johnson. <p/>Kit, an aspiring--and broke--filmmaker thinks her problems are solved when she and Nora find out Peggy was in the process of selling the land to a big-box developer before her death. The people of Guthrie are divided--some want the opportunities the development will bring, while others are staunchly against any change--and they aren't afraid to leave their opinions with their tips. <p/>Time is running out, and the sisters need to make a decision soon. But Nora isn't quite ready to let go of the land, complete with a charming farmhouse, an ancient apple orchard and the clues to a secret life that no one knew Peggy had. Troubled by the conflicting needs of the town, and confused by her growing feelings towards Elliot, the big-box developer's rep, Nora throws herself into solving the one problem that everyone in town can agree on--finding Peggy's missing dog, Freckles. <p/>When a disaster strikes the diner, the community of Guthrie bands together to help her, and Nora discovers that doing the right thing doesn't always mean giving up your dreams.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"You'll want to linger." <br><b><i>-People<br></i></b><br>"Wonderful." <br><b><i>-USA Today </i>(online) <br></b><br><i>"The Late Bloomers' Club</i> is a downright delightful read. . . It has everything you want from a small town summer read: sweetness, charm, and a side of romance." <br><b><i>-</i>HelloGiggles</b> <p/>"Readers with a sweet tooth and a passion for dogs are sure to enjoy <i>The Late Bloomers' Club</i>. . . charming." <br><i><b>-BookPage</b></i> <p/><i>"</i>A transportive book, and one that activates the senses: the smell of cider donuts, the taste of elderberry juice and corn in red-and-white cardboard boats drenched in butter and flecked with sea salt, and the summertime warmth of rural New England. "<br><b><i>-</i></b><i><b>The Boston Globe</b></i> <p/>"As warm and cozy as buttered brioche and tea next to the fireplace on a winter morning. . . will appeal to fans of Jan Karon's 'Mitford' books and Jennifer Chiaverini's 'Elm Creek Quilts' series." <br><b><i>-</i></b><i><b>Library Journal</b></i> <p/>"Heartwarming, charming and utterly fascinating, <i>The Late Bloomers' Club </i>is a beautifully rendered peek behind the scenes of a small town, its community and its mysteries. I adored this novel." <b> <br><b><i>-</i></b>Patti Callahan Henry, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Bookshop at Water's End <p/></i></b>"Written with insight, honesty, and dry wit, <i>The Late Bloomers' Club</i> is as cheery and warming as a campfire, an escape into a world where the cakes are homemade, the summer evenings glimmer with fireflies, and thoughtfulness always triumphs." <br><b>-Ann Mah, author of </b><i><i><b>The Lost Vintage</b> <p/></i></i>"The people in Guthrie have no shortage of troubles, but they also have compassion, imagination, humor, and a camaraderie we badly need in today's world. Miller's novels are not only worlds I love to spend time in, I want to live there." <br><b>-Jenna Blum, <i> New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Lost Family</i><br></b> <p/><b>Praise for <i>The City Baker's Guide to Country Living: </i></b> <p/>"Miller elevates the story by turning it into a Pinterest fantasy of rural America. . . [Her] visions of bucolic Vermont landscapes, cinnamon-scented kitchens and small-town friendliness make this reverie of country life an appealing one.<i>"</i><b> </b><br><b><i>--The New York Times Book Review</i></b> <p/>"This book is super cozy--probably because it takes place in a small town in Vermont, and because the protagonist has a dog named Salty, and because she's a baker who spends her days working at an inn. Okay, it's <i>Gilmore Girls</i>." <br>--<b><i>Bon Appetit, "8 Food Novels You Need to Read this Summer"</i></b> <p/>"Add in some romance and mouth-watering food descriptions, and Louise Miller's debut novel is a giant serving of comfort food. Treat yourself." <br><b><i>--RealSimple<b><br></b><br></i></b>"[An] endearing debut. . . Miller, a pastry chef herself, writes about food with vivid detail, but her rhythmic prose is even crisper when her interests converge [and she] also excels at characterization, revealing her protagonist's complex pasts in subtle ways." <br><b><i>--Publishers Weekly</i></b> <p/>"Beautifully light and rich. . . . Comforting without being cozy, this is escapist fiction for those who want a quieter--and tastier--life."<b> <br><b><i>--</i></b>Elle.com</b><br><b><br></b>"Mix in one part Diane Mott ­Davidson's delightful culinary adventures with several tablespoons of Jan Karon's country living and quirky characters, bake at 350 degrees for one rich and warm romance."<b> <br><b><i>--</i></b><i>Library Journal</i><br></b><br>"Pies aren't simple. Neither is Livvy or <i>The City Baker's Guide to Country Living</i>. All three, however, are capable of warming the heart." <br><b><i>--PopMatters</i></b> <p/>"With insight, warmth, and humor, Louise Miller describes life in a kitchen as only an experienced baker can. A magnificent debut." <br><b>--J. Ryan Stradal, author of <i>Kitchens of the Great Midwest</i></b> <p/>"This book comes with a warning: do not read while hungry. Absolutely charming and perfectly delicious. Bliss." <br><b>--Natasha Solomons, author of <i>The Song of Hartgrove Hall</i></b> <p/>"A soup-to-nuts treat. If only Livvy Rawlings could move her whisks and mixing bowls into your own kitchen to work the magic Louise Miller spins throughout these scrumptious pages." <br><b><i>--</i>Mameve Medwed, author of <i>How Elizabeth Barrett Browning Saved My Life</i> </b> <p/>"Genuine and sweet (with a pinch of salt), THE CITY BAKER'S GUIDE TO COUNTRY LIVING is a feast for the senses, for the head and the heart. With great warmth and generosity, Louise Miller brings a place and its lovable inhabitants to life. I adored this book; it made me want to dance. And eat." <br><b>--Kate Racculia, author of <i>Bellweather Rhapsody</i></b> <p/>"Louise Miller knows that a great story is like a prize-winning apple pie--warm, full to the brim with character, and not too sweet. Her descriptions of the Vermont countryside, the Sugar Maple Inn, and baker Livvy Rawling's desserts make you want to pack a bag and head out for a long weekend in New England<b>." <br>--Erica Bauermeister, author of <i>The Lost Art of Mixing</i> </b><br><b> </b><br>"A warm, fresh look at finding one's way and making new choices in life. It was studded with satisfying nuggets of wisdom throughout, like dabs of butter in a homemade pie, every baker's--and writer's--secret ingredient of choice." <b>--Ellen Airgood, author of <i>South of Superior</i> <i> <p/></i></b>Louise Miller's debut is like a walk in the Vermont woods on a sunny day: crisp, bright, colorful, soul-reviving....Delicious." <br><b>--Brenda Bowen, author of <i>Enchanted August<br></i></b><br>"I fell in love with the community of Guthrie, Vermont, the soul-healing landscape, the quirky characters, and the sumptuous desserts Olivia Rawlings creates for them."<i> <br></i><b><i><b>--Juliette Fay, author of <i>The Shortest Way Home</i> <p/></b></i></b>"Compulsively readable and written with deep tenderness. . . in a rare book that not only whets the appetite, but makes the heart a little more whole."<i> <br><b><i>--</i></b></i><b><b><b>Erika Swyler, author of </b></b><i><b><b><i>The Book of Speculation<br></i></b></b></i></b><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Louise Miller </b>is the author of <i>The City Baker's Guide to Country Living.</i> She is a pastry chef who lives, writes and bakes in Boston, MA. <i>The Late Bloomers' Club</i> is her second novel.

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