title: In the Mood for Love: A Cupcake Lovers Novel (The Cupcake Lovers)
author:  Beth Ciotta 
description: The good townspeople of Sugar Creek, Vermont, notice that widowed single dad Sam McCloud isnt dating, and theyre worried hes going to spend the rest of his days like a monk. In fact, theres a pool going on about his love life. What Sam hasnt shared is his hot fling with public relations whiz Harper Day. Harper has moved from Los Angeles to Sugar Creeks Rothwell Farm, rumored to be haunted by the ghost of a woman waiting for her soldier to return. Living with a mournful spirit doesnt bother Harper after she escaped a massacre at a spa in California, a crisis that caused her to quit her high-profile job and retreat to this small town. Now Harper lives like a hermit because of her debilitating anxiety attacks and post-traumatic stress disorder. To make matters worse, Harper needs a husband, fast, or shell be deported. Readers will welcome this most recent addition to Ciottas often humorous, always heartfelt Cupcake Lovers series (Fool for Love, 2012; The Trouble with Love, 2013; Anything but Love, 2013). --Shelley Mosley
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  o r g a n i c a n d c h i c
  
  C A K E S , C O O K I ES , A N D O T H E R S W E E T S
  
  T H A T T A ST E A S G O O D A S T H EY L O O K
  
  s a r a h m a g i d
  
  _With photographs by Noah Sheldon_
  
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  This book is written in memory of my mom, Ruby Ann Frank, who watches over me
  (except when I burn my cakes).
  
  This book is dedicated to Harriet Dominique, aka “Cuzzie,” who encourages me
  to live my wildest dreams, who believes in my every adventure with
  unconditional love and support. Thank you so much . . .
  
  I love you.
  
  contents
  
  introduction 1
  
  guide to organic ingredients 11
  
  cakes and cupcakes to die for  25
  
  _Chocolate Love Blossom_31
  
  _Vanilla- Bean Butter Cake_37
  
  _Diablo Cake_ __ 39
  
  _Easiest Chocolate Cake_43
  
  _Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese–Lemon Zest Frosting_45
  
  _Coco Loco_ __ 48
  
  _Uncle Gravy’s Apple Cake_ __ 53
  
  _Pineapple Upside- Down Cake_5