Praise for The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove
“The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove is a charming, whimsical, magical ride. Readers will long to be a part of this spellbinding story and fans of Alice Hoffman will be overjoyed to add this writer to their shelf of favorite authors. It's a heart throb!”—Robyn Carr, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Family Affair and the Virgin River series

"The Secret Recipe of Ella Dove is as whimsical as it is heart-tugging. It’s a homecoming story that hits the sweet spot between the fear of loving and losing, and accepting that love is never painless. A must-read for fans of Sarah Addison Allen and all who love an immersing book, preferably read while sitting on a front porch and eating a piece of hummingbird pie (the recipe is helpfully tucked into the back of the book)."—Karen White, New York Times bestselling author of The House on Prytania

“[An] enchanting story filled with emotion and magic… An enthralling story of losing, loving and finding your way home again.”—Woman's World

Praise for the Dove Pond series
"Hawkins has created a delightfully quirky town… Reminiscent of Sarah Addison Allen, Abbi Waxman, and Fannie Flagg, this is a great summer read for those who love small southern towns filled with magic.”—Booklist

"This heartwarming story by Hawkins will delight fans of cozy romantic fiction with its quirky characters and charming small town."—Library Journal

"The literary equivalent of warm custard or fuzzy socks... for readers who enjoy the warmth and Southern authenticity of Fannie Flagg novels mixed with a dollop of Sarah Addison Allen-style magical realism."—The Augusta Chronicle

"The beauty of Hawkins’ writing is that even when it moves into the magical––and rest assured that it does—the emotions of the characters are authentic. Every scene, no matter how far from daily reality, is rooted in kindness and friendship, the belief we can all be better, and the hope that starting over is possible. The perfect way to spend an afternoon, teacup in hand, dreaming about what could be."—Manhattan Book Review

"Like tea, a new Karen Hawkins book is always a good idea. A visit to Dove Pond, where the real magic lies in forgiveness and acceptance, is balm to my readerly soul. Write the next book quickly please!"—KJ Dell'Antonia, New York Times bestselling author of Reese's Book Club pick, The Chicken Sisters

"For readers who believe that sometimes miracles really do happen."—Nancy Thayer, New York Times bestselling author of All the Days of Summer

"Full of heart, the perfect blend of family, forgiveness, and healing. With quirky, lovable characters and abundant small-town Southern charm, I enjoyed every minute spent in Dove Pond, where life is truly magical."—Heather Webber, USA Today bestselling author of Midnight at the Blackbird Café

"Set in a small Southern town filled with both extraordinary and ordinary magic, this novel sparkles with quirky, endearing characters, dialogue and setting. Fans of women's fiction will love this sometimes whimsical, often insightful, always absorbing story."—Shelf Awareness