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Summer at the Ice Cream Café

Jo Thomas author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd

Published:8th Jun '23

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Summer at the Ice Cream Café cover

'Full of love and warmth, tears and laughter, another gorgeous book from Jo Thomas' Katie Fforde
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A dream home

Beca Valentino is ready to escape the city. When she sees the perfect house for sale in her hometown, it seems like fate. Is this her chance to build the foster family she dreams of, on the beautiful Pembrokeshire coast?

A big mistake?
Returning home isn't as easy as she thought, however. Her family's beloved ice cream café is gone - turned into a soulless wine bar by her hateful ex-boyfriend. Reconnecting with her oldest friend, fisherman Griff, isn't straightforward either. And when, instead of the children she expected to take in, two wary teenage boys appear on her doorstep, Beca fears she's made a terrible mistake.

A recipe for change
But an old family recipe book is just the inspiration she needs. Soon, with a little help from friends old and new, Beca is selling mouth-watering homemade gelato from a pop-up café on the beach.

Then disaster strikes. Will the Valentino family legacy be lost forever? Or can Beca create a new recipe for happiness?

Full of love and warmth, tears and laughter, another gorgeous book from Jo Thomas * Katie Fforde *
Another winner from Jo Thomas, gorgeously evocative, happy-making and full of love! * Jill Mansell *
This story of friendship, family and community is guaranteed to lift your spirits. * Good Housekeeping *
Delicious and delightful - Jo sweeps you away to a better place with every book, which are always filled with warmth, love and a big spoonful of happiness * Veronica Henry *
The ultimate seaside escape story * Woman and Home *
A delicious and touching summery read in a beautiful setting that Jo's fans will simply adore * Phillipa Ashley *
We love the way Jo's glorious novels always transport you to somewhere beautiful, and [Summer at the Ice Cream Cafe] is no exception . . . This touching novel, full of love and hope, is an uplifting summer read. * My Weekly *
A warm-hearted treat * Best magazine *
Picking up a Jo Thomas book is a treat for the senses. With sumptuous food and a romantic outcome, Summer at the Ice Cream Cafe is another winner to satisfy your appetite this summer. * People's Friend *
An uplifting, summery comfort read that will tug on your heartstrings and leave you with a big smile * Rebecca Raisin *

ISBN: 9780552178686

Dimensions: 199mm x 130mm x 25mm

Weight: 258g

368 pages