A sweeping saga of a military wife and her search for happiness from the #1 New York Times–bestselling author of Hidden.

Having left behind a bitter childhood, Ruby Connors quickly finds that marriage is not quite the escape she imagined. Instead, as a military wife in Washington, DC, loneliness turns out to be her most dependable companion. But determined to realize her faith in happiness, she raises her two children in a nurturing, beautiful home that mirrors her resourcefulness and good sense. It’s the perfect environment in which to bake delicious, unforgettable cookies. After years of struggle, Mrs. Sugar’s Cookies succeeds beyond Ruby’s wildest dreams. But closest to her heart is the memory of the man she longs for in her soul . . .

“Pleasant prose fortified by good plotting . . . Readers should enjoy this bustling tale.” —Publishers Weekly

Praise for the writing of Fern Michaels

“Tirelessly inventive and entertaining.” —Booklist on Up Close and Personal

“Fast-moving . . . Entertaining . . . A roller-coaster ride of serendipitous fun.” —Publishers Weekly on Mr. and Miss Anonymous

“A page-turner and one of the author’s best romantic suspense tales to date.” —Fresh Fiction on Mr. and Miss Anonymous