From the Publisher
Praise for As Good as the First Time
“A wonderful, heartwarming romance . . .” —Rochelle Alers, author of The Innkeepers Series
“K.M. Jackson gets right to the heart of family, to the heart of relationships, to the heart of love. She’ll get right to your heart, too!” —Donna Kauffman, Wall Street Journal & USA Today bestselling author
“[A] story as sweet as pie . . . to be savored again and again.” —Barbara O’Neal, author of The Art of Inheriting Secrets
“A perfect blend of great storytelling, unforgettable characters, and a delicious setting. Aunt Joyce and her pie shop in Sugar Lake reminded me why I love books with cooks so much.” —Falguni Kothari, author of My Last Love Story
“K.M. paints vibrant pictures of her characters … The romance at its heart is nostalgic, satisfying and real.” —Karen Rose Smith, USA Today bestselling author
Kirkus Reviews
2019-05-13
An aspiring actress and an ambitious real estate developer butt heads over an old theater in a small Georgia town.
Alexandrea "Drea" Gale has been in Sugar Lake for a year now, helping out with her aunt's bakery as she recovers from a hip replacement. Nothing lasts forever, though, and Drea is beginning to plan her return to New York when a new challenge presents itself in the form of Mrs. Betty Kilborn, who wants Drea to help renovate her Redheart theater. Drea finds this a good reason to stick around a little bit longer. But there's a fly in the ointment: Betty's grandson, Kellen Kilborn, has stepped into the role of president at Kilborn Properties after his grandfather's passing, and his plans to launch the company into bigger and better things rests on selling the old, antiquated theater. He counters his grandmother's sentimentality with financial projections and business acumen, setting off a battle of wills with Drea. Kellen is determined to sell the theater to another real estate group while Drea believes in Mrs. Betty's dream of restoring the Redheart to its former glory. This opposites-attract romance is infused with small-town charm. Kellen is a bit cold and stuffy on the outside, which leads to quippy, rapid-fire banter with the more whimsical and confident Drea. Sparks start flying immediately, leaving readers anticipating their next scene together. Be prepared to fall in love with Sugar Lake, home of the Goode 'N Sweet bakery, known for its fluffy honey biscuits, and the Redheart, which has nostalgic themed movie nights and screenings of Hollywood classics. This contemporary romance, with lovely family dynamics at its center, forgoes any unnecessary dramatics in favor of a warm, down-home feeling.
A true comfort read.
