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Fireworks Over Toccoa
Fireworks Over Toccoa | Jeffrey Stepakoff
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Every so often that story comes along that reminds us of what it's like to experience love for the first timeagainst the odds, when you least expect it, and with such passion that it completely changes you forever. An unexpected discovery takes eighty-four-year-old Lily Davis Woodward to 1945, and the five days that forever changed her life. Married for only a week before her husband was sent to fight in WWII, Lily is anxious for his return, and the chance to begin their life together. In honor of the soldiers' homecoming, the small Georgia town of Toccoa plans a big celebration. And Jake Russo, a handsome Italian immigrant, also back from war, is responsible for the elaborate fireworks display the town commissioned. But after a chance encounter in a star-lit field, he steals Lily's heart and soul--and fulfills her in ways her socially-minded, upper-class family cannot. Now, torn by duty to society and her husband--and the poor, passionate man who might be her only true love--Lily must choose between a commitment she's already made and a love she's never known before. Fireworks Over Toccoa takes us to a moment in time that will resonate with readers long after the book's unforgettable conclusion. A devastating and poignant story, this debut novel will resonate with anyone who believes in love.
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BookNAround
Fireworks Over Toccoa | Jeffrey Stepakoff
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When you forgot your book but have to wait for a friend you‘re meeting. Thank heavens for “emergency car books.” Now I just have to remember to replace this one with another one since I‘ll add this to my in progress bedside table stack.

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LauraBrook
Fireworks Over Toccoa | Jeffrey Stepakoff
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Mehso-so

Finally finished. I started listening to this one and it was moving too slowly - ended up speed "reading" just to finish it. Eh.

Recommended for Nicholas Sparks fans. A bittersweet love story, which is not really my jam.

Chico is so tired that he finally let me just take the dang picture after a big, dramatic sigh. Life is so hard.

Bette 🐱❤️ 7y
Bookzombie 💕🐱 7y
DebinHawaii Poor Chico! 🐱❤️ It is a struggle! 😆 7y
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SharonGoforth 😻😻 7y
Zelma 😆 cats are so melodramatic. 7y
LauraBrook @Bette @Bookzombie @DebinHawaii @SharonGoforth @Zelma Chico says thank you, ladies. It's a hard job but someone has to do it. 😹😽 7y
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cecilhoney1988
Fireworks Over Toccoa | Jeffrey Stepakoff
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Wondering the stacks of my local library is one of my favorite things to do and it's even better when you find books you weren't even looking for.

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