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Part of "Gideon's Cove" series
"Catch of the Day" by Kristan Higgins is a heartwarming and humorous contemporary romance novel that will leave readers feeling good about love and life. The story follows the life of Maggie Becker, a young woman who has given up on the idea of love and marriage after a series of failed relationships. However, when she moves back to her hometown to take over her family's seafood restaurant, she finds herself falling for the town's handsome new doctor, Lucas Campbell. Higgins does an excellent job of creating relatable and lovable characters that readers will root for. Maggie is a strong and independent woman who has been through a lot, but she never loses her sense of humor or her love for her family and community. Lucas is the perfect match for Maggie - he's kind, funny, and has a heart of gold. Together, they make a cute and believable couple. The small town setting of "Catch of the Day" is charming and adds to the overall warmth and coziness of the story. Higgins describes the town and its people in such a way that readers will feel as if they are right there, experiencing everything alongside the characters. The seafood restaurant and the cooking scenes are particularly well-written and will make readers' mouths water. One of the things that sets "Catch of the Day" apart from other romance novels is its focus on family and community. Maggie's relationship with her family, particularly her father, is a major part of the story and adds depth and emotion to the novel. The sense of community in the town is also strong, and readers will enjoy seeing how the characters interact and support each other. Overall, "Catch of the Day" is a delightful and entertaining read that will leave readers feeling good about love and life. It's a perfect choice for fans of contemporary romance and women's fiction...
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