Oh my goodness! I absolutely loved this book! Once I started, I couldn't put it down and finished it in one sitting. Yes, it's as predictable as a Hallmark holiday movie, but that doesn't stop it from being a well-written, entertaining story that enchants and captivates. I look forward to reading book 2!

When Amy's mom dies of cancer, she turns to her Sunday Potluck Club for support. Formed by the friends she made while waiting at the hospital during her mom's chemo treatments, most members lost a parent to cancer or are living with a parent battling cancer. There only rule is that they let each member grieve in their own way. As Amy heads back to work teaching first grade, she worries over member Bridget, and a little girl in her class, Olivia, who both lost their moms to cancer as well. Amy racks her brain to figure out a way to help them both, but do they really want her help?

I found this light Rom-Com easy to read and enjoyable. The characters are endearing and relatable, and since this is the first book in the series, they all return in the next books, for which I look forward to and am excited to read.

A heartfelt and heartwarming story. Perfect read for those who have dealt with loss.

A recipe for living . . .

New friends can be found in unexpected places. For Bridget and Amy, that place was the cancer ward of an Anchorage hospital. Now, as each struggles to overcome loss, they lean on each other for support-sharing suppers, laughter and tears.

Bridget and Amy aren't about to let hardship knock them down-Bridget plans to return to her veterinarian school studies, Amy to her position as a second-grade teacher-but neither feels quite ready. And so the Sunday Potluck Club is born, a way for Bridget, Amy, and other women who have lost a loved one to find solace and understanding. Savoring favorite dishes while sharing memories and the comfort of connection, the members of the Sunday Potluck Club nourish body and soul.

As weeks go by and the group grows in unforeseen ways, both Bridget and Amy are inspired to find greater purpose. Amy reaches out to a student whose father bravely faces his own struggle. Bridget volunteers at the local animal shelter, rehabilitating dogs whose unconditional love will bring others a chance to heal. And with the help of two special men, Bridget and Amy are realizing that there's always room at the table for love and rekindled joy . . .

I was so excited to receive a copy of this book from Netgalley, but I just never made it to this title.
So many book, so little time. It sounded extremely cute and I love a good mix of women's fiction and romance. I wish I could have read this, but unfortunately did not. I don't want my rating to deter this book, so I won't be posting it on Goodreads.

I was only provided an exert of the book so it is hard to give a true review. The part I was able to read was very intriguing. I loved the real raw approach to grief we saw these four different women facing. In the future, I will definitely be purchasing this book to finish reading it!

Four friends meet during one of the hardest times in their lives, while their love ones were having cancer treatment. This book portrays the struggle adult children go through to accept life after losing a parent to a prolonged illness. The women go through highs and lows on their path to healing and finding strength to allow themselves to be happy in the midst of their grief. Ultimately this book is about friendship, love and healing.

I love that this book discussed grief in such a beautiful way! It also emphasized the relationship of friendships which is such an underrated important relationship in our lives. I enjoyed it and breezed through it. Thank you!

This is the story of unexpected friendship. Four women in Anchorage become friends as their parents are going through chemotherapy and they help each other through the grief process by meeting up on Sundays for potluck. This book focuses on the story of Amy, a second grade teacher, and Bridget, a veterinary student. Bridget finds solace in volunteering at an animal shelter and Amy by helping out a student who is dealing with a loss of her own. I really loved the friendships they formed. The romance aspect was a nice addition but I thought Amy was too much of a doormat at times and I was hoping she would stand up for herself. I thought the ending was a bit rushed, but overall, it was an enjoyable book about friendship and dealing with grief and I would gladly read more about the other friends. TW: cancer, death of a parent.

I received an excerpt of this book, and I am intrigued enough that I bought the book to read the rest of the story.

Not only is this on track to be a story of friendship, but so far the dynamics of friendship are tested. There is grief, there is moving on from death, and jealousy of those that have living parents. These are very heavy subjects that can change the friendship dynamics when just one person is going through them, so for all of them to be experiencing this will be interesting to see how they end up by the end of the book (and for book #2).

The Sunday Potluck Club was a great read by Melissa Storm. Bridget and Amy become friends in the cancer ward of an Anchorage hospital. They both struggle with loss and how to move forward. They support each other in moving forward. They both want to return to their jobs and studies but don't feel ready yet. They start a Sunday Potluck Club which is a way for women that have lost loved ones to find comfort and understanding. I really enjoyed reading this book and can't wait to read more by Melissa Storm.

It was a really sweet and heartwarming story. I loved following Amy and Bridget along with their journey to heal after losing their parents to cancer and ultimately find happiness. I enjoyed this book and the characters were likable, however, I did find the ending a bit rushed. Overall, I recommend if you’re looking for a cute pick-me-up.

Thank you for the opportunity to read this but I did not finish it. I wanted to like it but I couldn't for some reason. I hope to give it another chance in the future.

This was such a fun, light hearted story! I really enjoyed it. I thought the story was thought provoking and endearing! Really enjoyed it.

This is such a sweet and heartwarming story of friendship. These girls fond each other during a difficult time and the sisterhood that bloomed was enjoyable to read.

New friends can be found in unexpected places. For Bridget and Amy, that place was the cancer ward of an Anchorage hospital. Now, as each struggles to overcome loss, they lean on each other for support—sharing suppers, laughter and tears.

This book was sweet and heartwarming. I also loved seeing this budding sisterhood. It was really beautiful to read.

This was SUCH a cute, heartwarming story about two friends. I can't wait for the next book to come out. This would make a perfect book-club pick and I have recommended it to quite a few friends. I breezed right through this.

This book was like a warm hug. It was heartfelt and genuine. I really enjoyed the aspect of friendship. Looking toward to more from this author!

I enjoyed this story, although it didn't quite grab me in the way that I hoped it would. This book has strong characters, a good storyline and plenty of emotions throughout. I'd happily read another by Melissa Storm.

I received an excerpt of this book and it already hit me in the feels. This book has a lot of heavy themes, it is surrounded by death and grief.

It follows 4 girls who become friends after meeting each other at a cancer ward, each of them except one lose their parents to the disease and it follows them after that

In the excerpt, I really liked whatever I’ve read of their friendship and this book is written very well and you really root for the characters to get better and feel better.

I would really like to read the whole story soon

How could you not love this book - I am a huge Melissa Storm fan and this book definitely did not disappoint. Can't wait to read to read the rest of the series.