Love from Scratch: What God Builds When Love Is Made Slowly Sometimes love doesn’t arrive with fireworks. Sometimes it arrives with flour on your hands and patience in your heart. After years of loss, responsibility, and carefully guarded emotions, Joseph believes his season for love has quietly passed. A devoted father, recently retired, and deeply rooted in faith, he has learned how to provide—but not how to hope. Lachrisha has built a life on independence and restraint. Trust doesn’t come easily, and vulnerability feels dangerous. She prefers order, discipline, and keeping her heart safely out of reach. Their paths cross in an unexpected place: an Italian cooking class led by a sharp-tongued, soft-hearted Nonna who understands that food is never just food—and love is never rushed. As dough rises, tempers flare, jealousy intrudes, and old wounds surface, Joseph and Lachrisha learn that love, like good cooking, requires time, attention, and faith. Guided by Nonna’s wisdom and the quiet nudging of God, they discover that healing doesn’t demand perfection—only willingness. From no-knead bread and tiramisu to sorbet and wedding cookies, Love from Scratch blends heartfelt romance with comforting Italian recipes, each dish reflecting the emotional journey unfolding on the page. This is a story about: Second chances that arrive gently - Faith that grows through obedience, not fear - Family, legacy, and love chosen daily - And the beauty of building something lasting—slowly Perfect for readers who love clean romance, faith-centered fiction, found family, and food-driven storytelling , Love from Scratch is both a love story and a kitchen companion—inviting you to savor every page and every bite. Because what God builds slowly, He builds to last.