". . . celebrates strong women and stronger ties. Its humor, poignancy, and a clash of sass will touch the heart." --CBA Reviews
Friends since kindergarten, Carrigan, Ella Rae, and Laine thought they'd been through everything together. But when cancer threatens to rip the trio apart, their world spins in a way they've never known before. Through it all, they search for the secret to the divine taste of hummingbird cake--and to friendships that never end. Perfect for fans of Dorothea Benton Frank and Kristy Woodson Harvey.
In the South you always say "yes, ma'am" and "no, ma'am." You know everybody's business. Football is a lifestyle not a pastime. Food--especially dessert--is almost a religious experience. And you protect your friends as fiercely as you protect your family--even if the threat is something you cannot see.
In this Southern novel brimming with wit and authenticity, Laine, Carrigan, Ella Rae first met on the playground when they were five years old. Now, as adults, they're still almost inseparable as they handle the outrageous curveballs that life sometimes throws--from devastating pain to absolute joy.
Humor mixes with heartbreak in The Secret to Hummingbird Cake as the three friends navigate everything from a devastating medical diagnosis to the rocky path of marriage. Through it all, you'll experience the essence and the joy of true friendship with these strong women. And if you're lucky, you just may discover the secret to hummingbird cake along the way.
"In a world where fake friendship is celebrated, it was most refreshing to read a story that defines what true friendship really is." --The Dallas Dozens Bookclub
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