Digging Up Love
From debut author Chandra Blumberg comes a playful, heartfelt romance about chasing your dreams and finding love in the process.
Alisha Blake works her magic in the kitchen, creating delectable desserts for her grandfather’s restaurant in rural Illinois. Though Alisha relishes the close relationship she has with her family, she can’t help but dream about opening a cookie shop in Chicago. She may be a small-town baker, but Alisha has big ambitions.
Then a dinosaur bone turns up in her grandparents’ backyard. When paleontologist Quentin Harris arrives to see the discovery for himself, he’s hoping that the fossil will distract him from a recent painful breakup. Instead, he finds Alisha—and sparks fly. The big-city academic and the hometown baker seem destined for a happily ever after.
But Alisha is scared to fall in love. And Quentin’s trying to make a name for himself in a competitive field, which gets even more complicated when the press shows up at the dig site. For love to prevail, the two may have to put old bones aside—and focus on the future.
“Blumberg’s sweet romance offers a perfect recipe for a delectable read, combining diversity, smart characters, and a delicious love story”
―booklist
starred review
“Digging Up Love spoke to me in so many ways with its characters with heart, a delicious slow burn romantic arc, and secondary characters that I want separate books for. I can’t wait for Blumberg’s next work!”
―Tif Marcelo,
USA Today bestselling
author of It Takes Heart
“Replete with instantly likable characters and relatable pop-culture references, Blumberg’s debut is warm, engaging, and emotionally honest.”
―Kirkus Reviews
Praise for Digging Up Love
“Blumberg’s charming debut combines true love, delicious cookies, and dinosaurs…fans will adore the well-drawn love story between these funny and lovable dinosaur lovers.” —Publishers Weekly
“Replete with instantly likable characters and relatable pop-culture references, Blumberg’s debut is warm, engaging, and emotionally honest. Alisha and Quentin’s gradual movement toward companionship hits all the right notes, and their interactions are both meaningful and fun.” —Kirkus Reviews
“The headline-making dinosaur dig offers a unique spin on the classic small-town contemporary romance, and readers will be craving treats after reading the descriptions of Alisha’s baked goods. Blumberg’s sweet romance offers a perfect recipe for a delectable read, combining diversity, smart characters, and a delicious love story.” —Booklist (starred review)
“A sweet romance with a ton of heart, Digging Up Love is a charming story about unearthing your deepest dreams and finding love along the way. I loved Alisha and Quentin’s connection, and the baker/paleontologist pairing was so unique. A delightful debut!” —Farah Heron, author of Accidentally Engaged
“Chandra Blumberg has penned such a lively, romantic debut! Digging Up Love spoke to me in so many ways with its characters with heart, a delicious slow burn romantic arc, and secondary characters that I want separate books for. I can’t wait for Blumberg’s next work!” —Tif Marcelo, USA Today bestselling author of It Takes Heart