"I loved this story of reinvention and finding love when you least expect it. With charming characters and a setting that will have you rushing to book a trip to the Maine coast, First Course is the perfect book to tuck into your beach bag this summer." -KRISTIN CONTINO, AUTHOR OF A HOUSE FULL OF WINDSOR

"In First Course, Jenn Bouchard finds the perfect recipe for a story-colorful characters and a compelling storyline-easily making the reader crave a second course." -CHRISTINA CONSOLINO, AUTHOR OF REWRITE THE STARS

"Jenn Bouchard's debut, First Course, is a sweet, romantic story about Janie, a young woman who, after a series of traumatic events unfolding in less than 24 hours, learns how to pick herself up again and rediscover who she is as a sister, daughter, aunt, girlfriend ... and cook. Bouchard's writing is snappy and smart and whisks the reader away on a virtual summer tour of Maine. First Course is the perfect book for readers to take on their own trip to the beach or pool." -SARAHLYN BRUCK, AUTHOR OF DESIGNER YOU AND DAYTIME DRAMA

"First Course is like a vacation to Maine and a cooking Pinterest board made love and birthed a novel. A book that makes your mouth water and is an entertaining read. At the start of the book, Janie Whitman's life is turned upside down. She loses her job, her sister's family is falling apart. And not only does she suddenly lose her parents, but she unclear in knowing what comes next in her life. Luckily, a good dollop of romance, a dash of adventure, lots of time cooking for her sister's family, and a liberal sprinkling of new friends will be be tossed into her recipe for rebuilding a life. A fun read centered on family and making the right decisions in love and life in your twenties, when your direction seems unclear. If you appreciate books with food that makes your mouth water and where family is front and center, this is a novel you'll especially enjoy." -LAINEY CAMERON, AUTHOR OF THE EXIT STRATEGY

"This book hit the spot for cozy reads with oodles of hope. I loved the charming setting of Maine and all of the delicious food the author described. The relatable family conflict kept me wanting to know what would happen, leading to a satisfying conclusion."-C. D'ANGELO, AUTHOR OF THE DIFFERENCE AND THE VISITOR