Lizzy and Jane

About this book

A heartfelt story of sisters, second chances, and the healing power of coming home. Perfect for fans of warm, uplifting fiction by Jenny Colgan and Abbi Waxman.Elizabeth left her family's home in Seattle fifteen years ago to pursue her lifelong dream--chefing her own restaurant in New York City. Jane stayed behind to raise a family. Estranged since their mother's death many years ago, the circumstances of their lives are about to bring them together once again.Known for her absolute command of her culinary domain, Elizabeth's gifts in the kitchen have begun to elude her. And patrons and reviewers are noticing. In need of some rest and an opportunity to recover her passion for cooking, Elizabeth jumps at the excuse to rush to her sister's bedside when Jane is diagnosed with cancer. After all, Elizabeth did the same for their mother. Perhaps this time, it will make a difference.As Elizabeth pours her renewed energy into her sister's care and into her burgeoning interest in Nick, Jane's handsome coworker, her life begins to evolve from the singular pursuit of her own dream into the beautiful world of family, food, literature, and love that was shattered when she and Jane lost their mother. Will she stay and become Lizzy to her sister's Jane--and Elizabeth to Nick's Mr. Darcy--or will she return to the life she has worked so hard to create?Filled with mouthwatering food, literary delights, a touch of romance, and the messy, enduring love between sisters, Lizzy & Jane is a heartfelt reminder that sometimes finding your way forward means making peace with the past. Pull up a chair and savor a story of family, forgiveness, and the unexpected ways love can bring us back to ourselves.