Description from Revell web site:
As a graduate of Fannie Farmer's School of Cookery, Charlotte Gregory is
thrilled to have the opportunity to travel, lecture, and give cooking
demonstrations on the very latest kitchen revolution--the gas stove. And she
certainly doesn't mind that the gas company has hired the kindhearted Lewis
Mathis to entertain at her lectures.
Lewis encourages Charlotte's work, especially her crusade to introduce fresh,
appetizing, nutritious food to those convalescing in hospitals. But young
hospital superintendent Dr. Joel Brooks is not convinced any changes should be
made--especially by this outspoken young woman.
When Charlotte and Joel are coerced into planning a fund-raising gala for the
hospital, will this combustible pair explode?
Follow the second Gregory sister as she looks for true love and makes her way
in a rapidly changing world in this breezy, lighthearted love triangle that
will keep you guessing.
My review:
Lorna Seilstad draws from history to create a realistic backdrop for Charlotte
Gregory’s adventures in cooking. This spunky character faces challenges with
hope and determination even when two handsome men distract and fluster her. Strong
female characters surround Charlotte as she breaks into a new role. She’s not
just a cook, she tries her hand selling a brand new product to the women of
Wisconsin.
As much as I enjoyed Charlotte’s story of progress
in the kitchen and love on the burner, too many details bogged down the story about
two-thirds of the way through. I’m giving the book four stars because the
author did a great job capturing the time period and drawing out interesting
characters. If you enjoy historical fiction with a light touch, you’ll like While Love Stirs.
Thanks to the publisher for providing a complimentary copy of this book for the purpose of reviewing this book honestly.
