5+ stars for Always, Almond Fudge by @charlotte_oshay #vintageromance #onescooportwo #bookreview
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    • Sep 11, 2020
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5+ stars for Always, Almond Fudge by @charlotte_oshay #vintageromance #onescooportwo #bookreview



Title: Always, Almond Fudge (One Scoop or Two)

Author: Charlotte O’Shay

Genre: Vintage Romance

Book Blurb:

On a lengthy car ride to their annual seaside vacation, a mother recounts the true story of a sweet family tradition.

It’s the summer of 1941 in the seaside town of Langford, Rhode Island, and seventeen-year-old Meredith Franklin works as a server at Seymore’s Ice Cream Shoppe.

When aspiring baseball player Anthony Fanelli strolls into the ice cream shop, his teasing banter leads to romantic sparks and dreams of forever love.

Their whirlwind courtship comes to an abrupt halt on December 7, 1941, when America enters World War Two, forcing the couple to put their future on hold.

Decades later, a treasure trove of wartime letters details the romance of Merry and Anthony and the sacrifices of a generation.

My Review:

This is another incredible story in the One Scoop or Two series. In my view, this one is spot-on perfect. The author has so many obvious gifts that are on display in this writing. She subtly captures the modern-day teen in simple terms. Charlotte O’Shay also is able to switch between two different time periods flawlessly. I was reminded of how the movie The Princess Bride did that. It is in that flowing whimsical fashion that the author carries the story.

The story of the great grandparents’ meeting in the tumultuous days of 1941 is very well written. The author has a gift for romantic storytelling that many attempt, but few successfully create. A fun, charming, romantic tale. One that will appeal to every reader of the One Scoop or Two series. A superb beach read. A great fall read, a wonderful winter read and a fantastic spring read. This book will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good romance. The ending is a slice of heaven., with almond fudge ice cream on the side!

My Rating: 5+ stars

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Author Biography:

The grit, the glamour and the energy of NYC is award-winning author Charlotte O'Shay's turf. The heartbeat of her stories is the pulse of the city.

Charlotte specializes in feisty heroines who can't help falling for protective, slightly tortured alpha heroes.

Each book in the City of Dreams series is a steamy, fast paced, unforgettable standalone.

Charlotte's novella in the popular Deerbourne Inn series, Forever in a Moment, is a fish out of water, opposites attract story featuring a rugged Vermont farmer who falls hard for a sassy NYC woman.

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Reviewed by: Mr. N

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