Journey afar to a secret baking contest-and win the wish of your heart. Armed with a stolen gingerbread recipe, ornery wizard (and former duck) Ansgar sets out to compete in a contest unlike any other. The prize? A single wish. Three years after fleeing the witch's forest, his strength and magic are vanishing-and he's counting on the enchanted recipe that once beguiled Hansel and Gretel to fend off his death. Meanwhile, newly widowed Josephine receives an invitation to the same contest . With a cat-who she believes is her bespelled late husband-in tow, she embarks on a journey to save herself from destitution and, perhaps, her husband from feline form. If she fails, at least she'll have one grand adventure to remember. When fate throws the unlikely pair together, Ansgar's plans crumble faster than a stale biscuit. He's allergic to cats, exasperated by Josephine's chatter-and utterly undone by her kindness. Together, they'll face fiery trials, raging rivers, dubious soup, and the greatest challenge of all: the bake-off for the wish that could change everything. The Gingerbread Thief is book two in The Gingerbread Legacy duology by award-winning author Carrie Anne Noble. An enchanting adventure full of heart, laughter, and slow-burn romance-perfect for fans of Sarah Beth Durst, Heather Fawcett, and T. Kingfisher. "Take one crusty wizard, add sweetness in the form of a middle-aged widow, combine them into one shared quest to win a wish, and the result is a delightful confection of a tale. The Gingerbread Thief will steal your heart!"- award-winning fantasy author Amber Kirkpatrick "A fantastical fairy tale brimming with quirky characters, fun banter, and unexpected adventure. I could practically smell the gingerbread! A cozy, heartwarming read."- award-winning author Becca Wierwille In the wake of her thrilling past as a theater student, restaurant hostess, nurse aide, and newspaper writer, Carrie Anne Noble now crafts enchanting fiction for teens and adults. Her debut novel The Mermaid's Sister won the 2014 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award for Young Adult Fiction and the 2016 Realm Award for Book of the Year. Her other books include YA fantasies entitled The Gold-Son and Gretchen and the Bear. Carrie lives in the Pennsylvania mountains, where she enjoys taking walks, frolicking with her half-Corgi, and hosting the occasional mad tea party.