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BFF Book Club - The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake with Rachel Linden (E213)
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In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Rachel Linden for the latest installment of the BFF Book Club, all about her novel The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake. This was such a fun conversation. Rachel shares the inspiration behind the story, why she loves weaving food into her writing, and the “research loophole” she’s fully embracing—traveling, wandering, and eating her way through her settings.
We also talk about the deeper themes of the book, including healing, second chances, and what it looks like to live a fulfilled life in different seasons. Plus, she gives us a sneak peek at her upcoming novel A Sprinkle of Sweet Serendipity (releasing 05/19) and hints at a new genre she’s stepping into next.
Episode Highlights:
- The inspiration behind The Secret of Orange Blossom Cake.
- Why Rachel keeps coming back to food as a storytelling thread.
- Her perspective on “research” and how it shapes her books.
- Exploring what a fulfilled life looks like in different seasons.
- The heart behind writing stories rooted in healing and growth.
Connect with Rachel:
📚 Next Meet the Author Book Club
🗓️ June 1st | 🕓 5 pm PST / 7 pm CST / 8 pm EST
If you’d like to join us for an upcoming discussion, next month’s pick is The Life She Forgot by Joanna Davidson Politano - a historical story woven with mystery and heart, following a woman uncovering fragments of a past she can’t fully remember. As she pieces together lost memories, she’s drawn into questions of identity, truth, and what it really means to start over. It’s a blend of intrigue, emotion, and discovery—perfect if you love stories about hidden histories and second chances. Register Here.
Books and authors mentioned in the episode:
- Emily Henry books
- Katherine Center books
- Abby Jimenez books
- A Second Chance Scottish Summer by Rachel Mae Linden
- Recipe for a Charmed Life by Rachel Linden
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