{"product_id":"9780991082339","title":"Running with Knives","description":"\u003cb\u003eTo get to happily-ever-after, sometimes you have to start from scratch.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the worst day of her life, 39-year-old Holly Murphy runs away from suburbia looking for a second chance at the life she once dreamed of, competing on a reality TV cooking show for one million dollars and a new start. But sometimes the life you walk away from doesn't let you go no matter how far you run.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorlds away from her normal Midwestern life, she confronts what it means to have a second chance at happiness only to blow it. Surrounded by cutthroat competitors, alone, and adrift, she channels her passion for creating beautiful food into winning. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs she faces one disaster after another, she must fight for what she loves while facing the truth she discovers about herself, or risk losing it all. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA novel about the joy of cooking, selfless love, and a woman's journey to find out who she's truly meant to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eReviews:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Breezy and fun . . .!\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePublisher's Weekly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Iron Chef vs. the other woman . . .\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAward-winning women's fiction author, Susan Altstatt\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This contemporary women's fiction novel has everything women love about chick lit books! Because I'm a huge fan of foodie fiction, I had a blast following Holly as she tries to become the next reality TV chef-sensation. Fans of cozy culinary mysteries will love this fun book too. Highly recommended!\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eChick Lit Plus\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"A funny, heartfelt, and relatable second-chance saga about a woman navigating the difficulties of mid-life while struggling to maintain a sense of herself. Written with charm, honesty, and an insider's knowledge of what goes on behind the scenes of reality and food television shows; it's a winning recipe for a fun read.\"\u003c\/i\u003e - \u003cb\u003eAmazon ABNA Reviewer (Breakthrough Novel Award Finalist)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFrom the Editor:\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA humorous, inspiring, and heartwarming story about how the most difficult moments in a woman's life sometimes create opportunities for second chances, love, and self-understanding. A novel about the meaning of home and finding family-where you least expect it.\u003cp\u003eAs cooking unlocks memories of a tragic childhood, Holly becomes more determined to find peace with her life and gains a new understanding of herself through her love of food and cooking for others.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Full Sail Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49896202141936,"sku":"9780991082339","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780991082339","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}