Lunch Tales: Teagan by Lucille Guarino

TITLE INFORMATION

Lunch Tales: Teagan

Lucille Guarino

Black Rose Writing, 263 pages

9781685137007, 1-22-2026

Overall Rating = 5

Storyline & Concept = 5

Writing & Delivery = 5

Editorial = 5

Teagan Quinn’s life changes in an instant when her husband is tragically killed in an accident. Overcome with grief, she’s alone to raise her young son, but she has a strong support network in her family members and her lunch friends at work. What she also has is the reappearance of her first love, Luke Pisani, all grown up and serving the community as a police officer. Teagan is torn in many directions by not only her grief, but by her rekindled feelings for Luke, and what she feels is expected of her.

The author delivers an emotional, well-paced story about loss, inner fortitude, and the fragile hope of starting over. Teagan’s journey from devastating heartbreak to the slow reawakening of love feels deeply genuine. The undercurrent of suspense created by the anonymous letters adds a clever twist, keeping readers guessing about who might want to sabotage Teagan’s new happiness. Woven throughout the narrative is Teagan’s relationship with her lunch friends, and a subtle subplot hints at a possible sequel to come, which would be a welcome addition to a captivating series. This is more than a second-chance romance. It’s a story about rediscovering strength when life knocks you down.

Sublime Line: “An emotionally rich and well-written blend of women’s fiction, romance, and mystery that will captivate any reader.”

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