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Holy Grounds runs on two things: the nutty, caramel scent of coffee and Sebastien Davenport’s beloved cranberry-gingerbread muffins.
When the pastry chef collapses days before Christmas, owner Bridgette Calloway faces an impossible morning rush and an even harder truth: the beloved chef she’s leaned on may need her more than ever.
When a frightening diagnosis upends Seb’s independence and he’s at his lowest, it’s his boss he finds himself calling. Perhaps she’s more than a boss after all… Bridgette shows up with a Bible, Chinese takeout, and the solid courage he didn’t know he needed. In the hush of winter and a kitchen dusted with flour and light, their friendship warms into something deeper. But fear, pride, and new limitations could cost them more than a holiday menu.
As carols ring and candlelight glows, Bridgette and Seb are thrust into uncharted territory and must make a choice. Will they retreat into safety, or put their trust in the God who writes love stories in unexpected places like a coffee sleeve, a baker’s bench, and prayer whispered over racks of cooling pastries?
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I was delighted to learn that my Christmas plans this year would include a return visit to Holy Grounds, the coffee shop I fell in love with last Christmas in author Kirsten Clark’s A Christmas Cup of Joe. This year’s visit proved to be just as enjoyable! Since his unexplained collapse a few days before Christmas, shop owner Bridgette is desperately missing her pastry chef, Sebastian’s, famous cranberry muffins in her display case. She’s missing his easy laughter and friendship even more. When test results reveal a serious diagnosis, Bridgette realizes her feelings for “Seb” run much deeper than friendship. Sebastian feels the same way. But would it be fair to tell her his feelings given his medical condition? In The Secret Ingredient, Ms. Clark takes on a somber subject but sprinkling in doses of lighthearted banter and themes of faith and trust in God, creates an enjoyable and heartwarming story that proves God still answers prayer. And sometimes it is in the darkest moments that lov
Sebastian and Bridgette bring "The Secret Ingredient" to life with their believable, relatable characters in this easy and uplifting read. Kirsten Clark does a great job keeping my attention throughout the story, crafting a heartfelt journey that focuses on choosing trust over anxiety and fear of the future. Their story beautifully weaves faith and friendship, offering readers a gentle, inspiring message of hope that lingers well beyond the last page. Looking forwad to reading more from this author.
