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Aug 18th Charlotte O’Shay Author of Always, Almond Fudge

Give a warm welcome to Charlotte O’Shay, author of Always, Almond Fudge. Pull up a chair, grab a drink of your choice from the cooler, a Chocolate Chip or Peanut Butter cookie from the plate, and let’s find out a little about Charlotte and her Always, Almond Fudge!

Okay Charlotte, tell us what you like in as few words as possible.

Speed Fun round – What do you like?

Leather or lace? Leather jacket with a lace camisole underneath

Black or red? Black boots, red fingernails

Satin sheets or smooth cotton? Smooth, cool cotton every time

Ocean or mountains? The ocean is everything- soothing to see, hear & smell. as a child, I once got lost in the mountains. Never mountains

City life or country life? City

Party life or evening at home? Home but I miss parties!!!

Dogs or cats? I admire the independence of cats but it’s dogs first, last, & always

What’s under your bed? the shoes I wore last night

Camping or hotel? Hotel. Poison ivy & mosquitoes love me

Road trip or staying at home? Road trip

Shopping or not? Not. Surprised you there, didn’t I? I’m short. Shopping is torture.

Picnic or restaurant? If there’s food involved, I’m there.

Bath or shower, alone or with someone? Shower always, only with an invited guest.

Bicycle or walk? Both

Watch a movie in theater or home TV ~ Home TV

Swimming pool or lake? Is an infinity pool overlooking a lake or a meadow too much to ask?

Dance or not? Dance all night

Sing or not? Sing. Karaoke is my thing

My thoughts on Always, Almond Fudge:

This is a cute short feel good read I truly enjoyed! On a long car ride to their annual seaside vacation, a mother recounts the true story of a wonderful family tradition involving Almond Fudge Ice Cream and the summer of 1941 her three children (twins girls and older brother Sebastian).

In 1941, it was love at first sight for 17 year old Meredith, working at an ice cream shop and Anthony on his way to becoming a major league baseball player. Something present-day young Sebastian dreams about. The story sparks interest in Sebastian. When he reads the love letters between his grandparents his attitude is changed. What happens next I’ll not tell.

Nor will I reiterate the blurb here, you can read it for yourself.

What I will say is Always, Almond Fudge a sweet summer tale with characters that were heartwarming and Ice cream. Can’t go wrong with ice cream. Will the family tradition of Almond Fudge ice cream inspire a new generation? You’ll have to read Always, Almond Fudge, which I highly recommend to find out. LOL

Tell us a little about Always, Almond Fudge:

During the summer of 1941 in the shore town of Langford, Rhode Island, 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 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.

A sneak peek between the pages of Always, Almond Fudge:

“I wish I could slow down time,” Anthony said.

“I wish I could speed it up,” Merry responded.

“I guess I agree,” he said on a chuckle. “If we lived in the future we would be married at least. Instead…” he rested his forehead against hers.

Merry grabbed his hand. Before he knew it they were in Seymore’s. And it didn’t matter that it was so cold they could see their breath outside, it didn’t matter that ice cream was the last thing they should be eating on Christmas Eve. Their gloved fingers were clumsy around the little wooden spoons but the almond fudge ice cream was as delicious as ever. Anthony had brought along a blanket which he wrapped around them. Lights twinkled all along Main Street and throughout town as far as the eye could see. Even the gazebo was strung with colorful gold and white lights.

Ice cream finished, they sat side by side, hands intertwined, eyes closed.

“Will you wait for me, Merry?”

“How can you ask such a thing, Anthony? Of course I will.” Tears, always at the ready these days, glistened on the tips of her eyelashes. “I will wait forever. I love you.”

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It’s been great having you with us today. Good luck with Always, Almond Fudge