Sandra Kaye Darden never expects to find hope in the little pink house left by her Uncle Poppy. With her adopted son, Jake, missing thousands of miles way, and her family life disintegrating, Sandra feels as if her world is falling apart. But what begins as a simple painting project to help sell the house becomes a secret venture that starts to change everything.

Cass and her brother have trouble keeping a roof over their heads and food on the table since they ditched foster care. When a stranger shows up with free sandwiches, Cass has no way of knowing that one lunch will lead to an unexpected partnership, and the creation of a place of refuge that could reunite a divided community. In this moving story of second chances, an unlikely pair of friends will realize the ability of one person to make a difference and the power of what becomes known as the summer kitchen to nourish the soul.

From the author of A Month of Summer, an inspiring new novel in the Blue Sky Hill series about one woman's effect on a struggling Dallas neighborhood.

With her adopted son missing and the rest of her family increasingly estranged, Sandra Kaye Darden is drawn to the little pink house where her Uncle Poppy once provided security. What begins for Sandra as a simple painting project, meant to prepare the house for sale, becomes a secret venture that eventually changes everything.

Cass Blue is having trouble keeping food on the table since she ditched foster care. When Sandra Kaye shows up with lunch one day, Cass has no way of knowing that the meeting will lead to the creation of a place of refuge that could reunite a divided community.

In this moving story of second chances, two unlikely allies realize their ability to make a difference...and the power of what becomes known as the Summer Kitchen to nourish the soul.

“A MONTH OF SUMMER, with characters we love and plot twists that surprise us, teaches us that it’s never too late to open our hearts.” – Southern Lady

“With her signature gentle spiritualism, Wingate sheds light on the toll that aging and disease take on families as she launches a new series with broad appeal.” - Booklist

"Hilarious! Lisa Wingate's delightful way with words will leave you laughing and longing for your next visit to Daily, Texas, for one of Donetta's pecan rolls! An engaging story about big dreams wrapped in small-town charm--you won't put it down, I promise." - Susan May Warren, author of HAPPILY EVER AFTER

"Lisa Wingate writes engaging stories that strike the heart. God has gifted her with a marvelous talent and I, for one, am most grateful." - Debbie Macomber, New York Times #1 Bestselling Author

"Offers up a blue plate special of romance, humor, and a rollicking good time. I absolutely loved it…" - Deaanne Gist, author of COURTING TROUBLE

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