Cook, Code, and a Leap of Faith
(2026)(The second book in the Garden Valley, TN series)
A novel by Lisa Buffaloe
Can a chef with a wounded past and a tech genius find hope, healing, and love in a small Tennessee town?
Sarah Livingstone has spent her life running from her mother’s chaos, from heartbreak, and from believing she’s worthy of a fresh start. When she lands a job at Rosie’s Restaurant in Garden Valley, she hopes her culinary skills will finally open the door to belonging.
Peter Edwards, a brilliant AI programmer, is new to town and searching for more than just career success. But even as he codes solutions by day, Peter is searching for connection, meaning, and a love as genuine as the family he cherishes.
As their worlds collide, Sarah and Peter must confront old wounds and daring new dreams. Together, can they discover that sometimes the best recipes for love and faith are the ones you never planned?
A heartwarming story of second chances, found family, and the courage to take a leap of faith.
Genre: Inspirational
Sarah Livingstone has spent her life running from her mother’s chaos, from heartbreak, and from believing she’s worthy of a fresh start. When she lands a job at Rosie’s Restaurant in Garden Valley, she hopes her culinary skills will finally open the door to belonging.
Peter Edwards, a brilliant AI programmer, is new to town and searching for more than just career success. But even as he codes solutions by day, Peter is searching for connection, meaning, and a love as genuine as the family he cherishes.
As their worlds collide, Sarah and Peter must confront old wounds and daring new dreams. Together, can they discover that sometimes the best recipes for love and faith are the ones you never planned?
A heartwarming story of second chances, found family, and the courage to take a leap of faith.
Genre: Inspirational
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