The Gingerbread Thief

<p><strong><em>Journey afar to a secret baking contest-and win the wish of your heart.</em></strong></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><em>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.</em></p><p></p><p>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!-<em>award-winning fantasy author Amber Kirkpatrick</em></p><p></p><p>A fantastical fairy tale brimming with quirky characters fun banter and unexpected adventure. I could practically smell the gingerbread! A cozy heartwarming read.-<em>award-winning author Becca Wierwille</em></p><p></p>