“The Sweetest Thing is a heart-tugging tale of family and the healing power of love. Barbara Freethy has created a delightful cast of quirky yet lovable characters and brought them to full life. The Sweetest Thing is a story as enjoyable and richly satisfying as one of the heroine’s chocolate eclairs!” Romance Fiction Forum 

Alone in the world, Faith Christopher had always yearned for love and a man who’d make her heart pound. But her dreams of a place to call home were getting harder to hold on to.

Alex Carrigan liked fast cars, fast women and fast deals—then a tough-talking teenager arrived on his doorstep claiming she was his long-lost daughter, and his meddling grandfather decided to move in. Suddenly, Alex has to face the family he never expected.

Enter Faith. Little did the outspoken and beautiful baker know that deep inside Alex was a well of tenderness and that she might have the recipe to bring him the sweetest thing life has to offer—true love!

#1 NYT Bestselling Author Barbara Freethy delivers an emotional and poignant story with touches of humor and a cast of quirky, lovable characters in this story of love and family.

PRAISE FOR BARBARA FREETHY NOVELS:

“Freethy has crafted an entertaining and moving contemporary romance. The paranormal elements are well handled and enrich the story. But ultimately, The Sweetest Thing is about the importance of love and family, for it is love that makes family sweet.” The Romance Reader

“Ms. Freethy has again done a wonderful job of crafting an intriguing plot line and peopling it with fully developed characters that have all of the flaws and foibles common to human beings.” Bookbug on the Web on The Sweetest Thing

“A fabulous, page-turning combination of romance and intrigue. Fans of Nora Roberts and Elizabeth Lowell will love this book.” – NYT Bestselling Author Kristin Hannah on Golden Lies

“Barbara Freethy writes with bright assurance, exploring the bonds of sisterhood and the excitement of blue water sailing. SUMMER SECRETS is a lovely novel.” – NYT Bestselling Author Luanne Rice

“In the tradition of LaVyrle Spencer, gifted author Barbara Freethy creates an irresistible tale of family secrets, riveting adventure and heart- touching romance.” – NYT Bestselling Author Susan Wiggs on Summer Secrets