"In Eat the Cake, Annie Cathryn gives us a heart-breaking, yet uplifting and intimate look at all the stages of grief as a young widow, following a trail of messages left by her late husband, travels through Italy, and discovers she can face her sorrow and her fears with the help of found family, a few mysterious messages, and the knowledge that true love is never really lost. I cried, I laughed, I had a wicked craving for Italian pastry." —Lisa Roe, author of Big & Lily

"EAT THE CAKE caught my attention from the very first page and held it until the very last. It's a beautiful, soul-stirring journey about love and loss and resiliency, with enough plot twists to keep even the most self-assured reader guessing. Cathryn's voice is a winning combination of humor and heart, and I eagerly await her next book." —Heidi Shertok, author of Match Me If You Can

"Eat the Cake is a tender, cathartic tale about love in all its forms. It's a testament to how profound loss forces us to confront our greatest fears while mending our hearts along the way. Annie Cathryn's luminous exploration of grief affirms that healing doesn't happen in isolation—friends can be a salve for the soul. A heartrending, hopeful, and unforgettable story." —Dara Levan, author of It Could Be Worse and host of Every Soul Has a Story

"Eat the Cake is a poignant reminder that life's unexpected detours often lead to the best destinations—especially when Italy and rescue dogs are involved! Annie Cathryn's latest is a warm, perceptive novel highlighting her true gift for storytelling." —Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Dog Person

"Eat the Cake by Annie Cathryn is a beautifully told story of healing and love. Through the pages, she brings to life the precious experience of learning just how deeply one was loved. Cleverly set on a scavenger hunt though Italy, the main character searches for the gifts, some tangible—others transcendent, her husband knew she would need without him. I could not put it down. The ending brought me to tears. It was perfect!" —Catherine Matthews, author of Roadside Sisters

"I whipped through this book in an afternoon. It fully ensnared all my senses and emotions. It's a heartfelt story of grief and renewal, but with touches of humor that keep it hopeful. Tender and honest, it follows Leah as she rediscovers her joy and learns to face her fears against a beautiful Italian backdrop." —Suzy England, author of Perfect