Gina Calanni - How To Bake The Perfect Apple Pie

A scrumptious pie. A long-distance guy. Fourth of July fireworks guaranteed.

Lauren Hauser has it all…nearly. With a shiny new job and sparkly new engagement ring on her finger, the only thing she’s missing is her gorgeous new fiancé by her side. Should she be worried? Jack’s kisses are as sizzling as always and, sure, long distance is hard, but she and Jack are solid, right?

Of course the stress of planning a wedding—or not—is nothing compared to the stress of baking an apple pie. Because it’s not just any apple pie that Lauren must bake for the Fourth of July contest; it’s her grandmother’s famous, award-winning apple pie! Yet Lauren is determined to make this pie her own and a little apple pie should be no problem for the Hauser clan dessert queen!

But with her new job taking up so much time, a prize pie to perfect and the growing distance between her and Jack, Lauren begins to wonder if she can really have it all… Only one thing’s for sure, there’ll be fireworks this Fourth of July!

Also by Gina Calanni Book List Title Page Copyright Author Bio Acknowledgements Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Excerpt Endpages About the Publisher :

Home for the Holidays

How to Bake the Perfect Pecan Pie How to Bake the Perfect Christmas Cake How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie How to Bake the Perfect Wedding Cake

Ice Cream Dreams

Dream Come True Dream A Little Dream

How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie

Gina Calanni

Copyright Copyright Author Bio Acknowledgements Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Excerpt Endpages About the Publisher

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First published in Great Britain by HQ in 2015

Copyright © Gina Calanni 2015

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E-book Edition © June 2015 ISBN: 9781474035569

Version date: 2018-07-23

GINA CALANNI

currently resides where bluebonnets line the highways in the spring, but she prefers the rock flower anemone from under the sea. Above the ocean’s surface Gina likes to bake with her three boys and run like the ground is crumbling beneath her feet while being dragged along by her pooch, Schatzi, Music is the backbone of each one of Gina’s books and her favorite button to press is repeat. At the end of the day Gina’s glass of wine is always half full.

You can follow Gina on Twitter at @Gina_Calanni Instagram: @gina_calanni

Check out www.ginacalanni.comto keep up to date with the latest scoop in her life.

To Ethan, Beck, and Jude, you are the essence of apple pie, you warm my heart and make my life sweet beyond compare.

To my mom, thank you for always being there to prevent a crust from burning, you save me from so many moments…I truly appreciate each and every one.

To my Gems, thank you for being supportive of me, my books, my posts, and for discussing endless Craigslist ads with me.

To Tracie Banister my author consigliere, thank you for your wise words and continuing support.

Thank you to Karan Heitschmidt, it’s been pure bliss discussing books, ideas, and life with you.

To Engy Albasel Neville, making the leap from Facebook chit chat to phone conversations have truly made my world a better place, thank you my friend.

Thank you to my editor Victoria, who always provides the best editorial feedback and makes my stories so much better than I could even have imagined. I am truly blessed to have your expertise to guide my way.

Thank you to Laurie Johnson and Helena Newton, I very much appreciated your work on this book.

Thank you to the incredibly amazing team at HQ Digital UK (Harlequin), your endless support and our daily chats mean so much to me.

And finally thank you to my pooch Schatzi, who with one raise of her ears, brings a smile to my face.

For Katie

Writing this book made me think of all the things you’ve help me to cross in order to get to where I am today. Your guidance has whisked me away from lumpy batters and into golden crusts that serve more than a photographic moment. You’ve shown me the difference in a forgiving recipe and how to build a dish with depth beyond a tasty bite.

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Blurb A scrumptious pie. A long-distance guy. Fourth of July fireworks guaranteed. Lauren Hauser has it all…nearly. With a shiny new job and sparkly new engagement ring on her finger, the only thing she’s missing is her gorgeous new fiancé by her side. Should she be worried? Jack’s kisses are as sizzling as always and, sure, long distance is hard, but she and Jack are solid, right? Of course the stress of planning a wedding—or not—is nothing compared to the stress of baking an apple pie. Because it’s not just any apple pie that Lauren must bake for the Fourth of July contest; it’s her grandmother’s famous, award-winning apple pie! Yet Lauren is determined to make this pie her own and a little apple pie should be no problem for the Hauser clan dessert queen! But with her new job taking up so much time, a prize pie to perfect and the growing distance between her and Jack, Lauren begins to wonder if she can really have it all… Only one thing’s for sure, there’ll be fireworks this Fourth of July!

Book List Also by Gina Calanni Book List Title Page Copyright Author Bio Acknowledgements Dedication Chapter One Chapter Two Chapter Three Chapter Four Chapter Five Chapter Six Chapter Seven Chapter Eight Chapter Nine Chapter Ten Chapter Eleven Chapter Twelve Chapter Thirteen Chapter Fourteen Chapter Fifteen Chapter Sixteen Chapter Seventeen Chapter Eighteen Chapter Nineteen Excerpt Endpages About the Publisher : Home for the Holidays How to Bake the Perfect Pecan Pie How to Bake the Perfect Christmas Cake How to Bake the Perfect Apple Pie How to Bake the Perfect Wedding Cake Ice Cream Dreams Dream Come True Dream A Little Dream

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