Fireworks Over Toccoa
by Jeffrey Stepakoff
Description from the amazon:
Every so often that story comes along that reminds us of what it’s like to experience love for the first time—against 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.
Open to all.
Offer ends: November 28, 2010
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1. Visit Jeffrey's site.
2. Tell me a title of something Jeffrey has written and leave your email address in comments.
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* image source WWII poster
He also wrote billion-dollar kiss, which looks good as well.
ReplyDeleteHazelxdragon at comcast dot net
I love this cover.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to read this book! How cool that he was Co-Executive Producer on Dawson's Creek.
ReplyDeleteakaleistar (at) gmail (dot) com
Jeffrey has written for Beauty and the Beast and Brother Bear.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely cover and sounds great, I would love to read Fireworks over Toccoa!
Thank you!
stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com
This sounds like a book that should be made into a movie!
ReplyDeleteHe has written for dawson's creek series.
ReplyDeletetwoofakind12@yahoo.com
This is his first novel!Whoa! and he builds forts in living room with sofa cushions =)
ReplyDeletedarlyn225 at gmail dot com
Oh, this sounds so heart-warming! :)
ReplyDeleteKinda like the Notebook.. in the sense that they are from different social backgrounds! XDD
THE WONDER YEARS is a tv series he wrote!
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