Snowflakes and Coffee Cakes

By: Joanne DeMaio

Narrated by: Nick Cracknell

From New York Times bestselling author Joanne DeMaio comes an enchanting novel about love, family, and the delicate power of snowflakes.

Reluctant to leave her cherished New England hometown after her sister's winter wedding, former journalist Vera Sterling makes a sudden decision. She takes what's left of her severance pay and invests it in real estate ... in one particular drafty colonial home and old timber barn set upon the pretty banks of Addison Cove. In that rough-hewn barn, she discovers a secret treasure left behind by the previous owner, the proprietor of the long-forgotten Christmas Barn gift shop.

While restoring her run-down, wood-sided home--its creaking floors, broken banister, and neglected widow's walk--that secret slowly unfolds like a bit of snowflake wonder, crystallizing hopes and dreams for many in this small Connecticut town. But mostly for Derek Cooper whose own tragic story has headlined Addison's news. And whom Vera has come to love.

When the first snowstorm hits during Derek's annual Deck the Boats Festival at the cove, residents become stranded. It is then up to Vera to not only bring the town together, but to mend one man's heart she fears she may have lost.

Snowflakes and Coffee Cakes is a heartwarming story, one that reminds us to look to winter's stars. Because snowflakes can grant very special wishes ... if only we believe.

©2013 Joanne DeMaio (P)2017 Joanne DeMaio

Not very jolly story!

Child line writing and poor narration. Not for me. It was not festive. Dialogs were not line two adults interacting.

Simple Story

It’s a simple story and after reading her more recent books, her writing has come a long way! As for the narrating, it was very hard to listen to. It’s been the only book a couldn’t wait for it to be over, sad to say.

people coming together

Perfect for the Holiday!! Love,loses,togetherness love how the story makes you think of how life is wonderful with the people around you.

JUST WHAT I NEEDED TO LISTEN TO

What a wonderful wholesome story, as I needed this to listen to since working from home. I love a small town holiday story. This is my first time listening to Joanne and I will continue to listen too!

I feel really bad I couldn't finish listening to this the narration was so bad.

story was slow Hope for other readers it gets better but I couldn't handle listening to it any longer.