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Lexi Stuart is at a critical crossroads. She’s done with college but still living at home, ready to launch a career but unable to find a job, and solidly stalled between boyfriends. ...
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Lexi Stuart went to college, got a job translating recipes into French, lost her apartment, moved in with her parents, ended a relationship, and got fired. She now has to find a place to live since her parents are moving to a retirement community, and she needs to find a job. All along, she... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters edit
- Lexi Stuart: the main character who gets a job at a bakery
- Luc: Lexi's boss at L'Esperance.
- Sophie: A co-worker of Lexi's at L'Esperance.
- Dan Larson: The young attorney who comes to L'Esperance to pick up an order.
- Tanya: Lexi's best friend who's a teacher.
- Patricia: A French pastry chef at L'Esperance.
Organizations edit
- Allrecipes.com: Lexi publishes some recipes on this website.
First Sentence edit
Catbert avoided catching my eye- never a good sign.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- Questioning your beliefs: Throughout the novel, Lexi wonders what God has in store for her.
- Following your dream: Lexi chooses a job that makes her happy.
- Disappointing your parents: Lexi chooses a job that has nothing to do with her degree and pays less than her parents expect her to earn.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sandra Byrd (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 11, 2007
ISBN: 978-1400073276
Page Count: 320
Publisher: WaterBrook Press
Country: USA
Publication Date: September 11, 2007
ISBN: 978-1400073276
Page Count: 320
Awards edit
- Christy Award (2008: Lits, Finalist)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 813.54
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