Claire "Neely" Davis excels at finding the perfect combination of flavors to suit any occasion, but her gift is failing her this time. Neely can usually "taste" exactly what the person needs, but an upcoming wedding has left her doubting herself. Meanwhile, Neely's personal life is in turmoil as she is hoping to finalize her divorce, despite her husband's unwillingness to let go. Will Neely find the right flavors to navigate both of her tricky situations?

THE MEMORY OF LEMON is a follow up to Judith Fertig's THE CAKE THERAPIST and features the same main character. THE MEMORY OF LEMON stands on its own merits as I have not read the first book but was easily able to follow the storyline and enjoy the characters. I love Neely's gift and I'll be digging into THE CAKE THERAPIST soon to get another taste of her abilities!

THE MEMORY OF LEMON weaves back and forth between past and present as Judith Fertig shows us glimpses of past generations. While each section is very well written and enjoyable, I found the time-hopping to be a bit distracting. Every time I'd get settled into one time period with the characters, we'd hop to a different time period with other characters. I like how it all ties together, however, and suspect this is one book I would have appreciated better in an audio format.

Judith Fertig offers readers an intriguing premise with likable characters in THE MEMORY OF LEMON. The flavors and foods described in THE MEMORY OF LEMON are nothing short of delightful as I wish I could visit Neely's shop and absorb the atmosphere. If you like your women's fiction tinged with just a tiny hint of the unusual, then look no further than THE MEMORY OF LEMON.