THE LOVE GODDESS' COOKING SCHOOL (Melissa Senate)

Anyone who has lost a beloved grandparent or other friend will relate to Holly Maguire's determination to carry on the traditions established by her grandmother, Camilla, the "love goddess" of Blue Crab Island, Maine.  Camilla passes away just 2 weeks after Holly returns to Blue Crab Cove after the sad end of a romantic relationship, and Holly inherits Camilla's house and business, Camilla's Cucinatta.  Despite her grief over her grandmother's death, Holly decides to learn to cook Camilla's famous recipes and keep the business and cooking classes going (minus the "love goddess" psychic predictions).  A childhood nemesis provides some competition, but Holly perseveres, testing recipes and bringing in new business while carrying on with her grandmother's cooking classes, forming unexpected and enduring new relationships in the process.  As one would expect, Holly does finally find a recipe for her own happiness during the course of her adventures with cooking.  This delightful novel would be a perfect way to relax on vacation or a day at the beach.