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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dawn has had a difficult year, what with losing her dad and throwing herself into her work in order to achieve the goal of a partnership in her firm. When her fianc\u00e9 cancels the wedding, Dawn runs to her mom for comfort only to find out that her mother is recovering from cancer surgery without telling Dawn about it. When Kevin offers the already paid for honeymoon reservations in Cape Cod to Dawn and a friend, she chooses to take her mother. And that is where the fun begins!<\/p>\n

I was totally entranced by this book from the beautifully described Cape Cod setting, to the volatile yet loving relationship between Dawn and her mother Marnie, to the wonderfully quaint and quirky characters scattered throughout the tale, and finally to the spiritual and personal growth that took place in more than one character.<\/p>\n

The Sweet Life<\/em> is the perfect book to settle in with on a summer afternoon. It would pair well with a nice cold and tasty bowl of your favorite ice cream. Doesn\u2019t that cover tempt you to grab a bowl immediately? One warning though. Ice cream plays a major role in this story so be prepared to be tempted more than once.<\/p>\n

I loved my visit to Cape Cod and sincerely hope that the author will take her readers there again soon.<\/p>\n

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I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Book: <\/strong>The Sweet Life<\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Suzanne Woods Fisher<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/b>Contemporary Romance<\/p>\n

Release date:<\/strong> May 3, 2022<\/p>\n

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Jilted by her fianc\u00e9, Dawn Dixon escapes to beautiful Cape Cod on a groomless honeymoon\u2013with her mother. But she didn\u2019t expect her mom to risk everything, on a whim, to move there permanently or buy a rundown ice cream shop in need of repair. In order to make their new life work, they\u2019ll also need her ex\u2019s help.<\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"With over 1.5 million copies sold, Suzanne Woods Fisher<\/strong> is a bestselling author of over 30 books, ranging from novels to children\u2019s books to non-fiction. She is a Christy Award finalist, a winner of Carol and Selah awards, and a two-time finalist for ECPA Book of the Year. She writes stories that take you to places you\u2019ve never visited\u2014one with characters that seem like old friends. But most of all, her books give you something to think about long after you\u2019ve finished reading it. Suzanne lives with her very big family in northern California.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM SUZANNE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sweet Life<\/em> is a story about a mom and a daughter who, both in need of a little respite from life\u2019s bumps and bruises, start an ice cream shop on Cape Cod\u2026thinking it will be easy. After all, who doesn\u2019t love ice cream?<\/p>\n

Well, sure. That\u2019s true. Everybody loves ice cream. But ice cream can be tricky. This I can say with authority. My husband is a serious<\/em> hobby ice cream maker. He even attended Penn State\u2019s Ice Cream School. While Steve was working on his vanilla recipe, he experimented fifty-nine times before he was finally satisfied. 59 times!<\/em> Other flavors, like chocolate, can mask mistakes. Not vanilla. Too pure.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a few other things you probably didn\u2019t know about ice cream:<\/p>\n

The very first mention of a frozen dessert dates back to Persia in 550 BC, though it might have been sorbet-like. It\u2019s said that Emperor Nero had ice brought down from the Apennine Mountains to produce a sorbet of honey and wine. And then there are those who insist that ice cream came out of China, and were introduced to Italy with the help of Marco Polo. Regardless of its origins, a love of ice cream has been around for a very, very long time.<\/p>\n

Quaker colonists introduced ice cream to early America, having brought their recipes with them from England. Some argue that the French brought ice cream to America. Regardless, during the colonial era, ice cream was sold in shops in New York.<\/p>\n

George Washington loved ice cream. So much so that he even brought ice cream making equipment to Mount Vernon! There are many accounts of \u201cice creem\u201d (as it was then called) served during his administration.<\/p>\n

First Lady<\/a>\u00a0Dolley Madison<\/a>, wife of U.S. President\u00a0James Madison<\/a>, served ice cream at her husband\u2019s\u00a0Inaugural Ball<\/a>\u00a0in 1813. Common colonial flavors were soft fruits, like peaches or strawberries, added to a vanilla custard. Dolley had a curious favorite flavor: oyster. (Ugh.)<\/p>\n

In September of 1846, a Philadelphia house wife named Nancy Johnson filed patent #3254 for a simple hand cranked ice cream churn. Prior to this point, ice cream belonged to the wealthy. Her hand cranked ice cream churn made it affordable for everyone. Nancy Johnson\u2019s design is still used today.<\/p>\n

During the\u00a0St. Louis World\u2019s Fair<\/a>\u00a0in 1904, an ice cream vendor ran out of cardboard dishes. The vendor next door offered to make cones by rolling up his waffles. Voila! The birth of the ice cream cone.<\/p>\n

The majority of American ice cream companies have been in business for more than 50 years. Many of them are still owned by single families.<\/p>\n

For the last 128 years, Penn State University has held Ice Cream School for professionals and serious hobbyists during January (for obvious reasons). All the greats have attended: Baskin & Robbins, Ben & Jerry, Dreyer\u2019s, Nestle\u2019s, Blue Bell Creamery, Dairy Queen, and\u2026my husband.<\/p>\n

The most popular flavor in the world? Vanilla. Of course.<\/p>\n

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Remembrancy<\/a>, May 28<\/p>\n

Southern Gal Loves to Read<\/a>, May 28<\/p>\n

Splashes of Joy<\/a>, May 28<\/p>\n

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Miriam Jacob<\/a>, May 29<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections<\/a>, May 30<\/p>\n

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For Him and My Family<\/a>, May 31<\/p>\n

The Book Club Network<\/a>, May 31<\/p>\n

Blogging With Carol<\/a>, May 31<\/p>\n

Babbling Becky L\u2019s Book Impressions<\/a>, June 1<\/p>\n

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Library Lady\u2019s Kid Lit<\/a>, June 2<\/p>\n

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Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, June 3<\/p>\n

Ashley\u2019s Clean Book Reviews<\/a>, June 4<\/p>\n

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Spoken from the Heart<\/a>, June 7<\/p>\n

She Lives To Read<\/a>, June 8<\/p>\n

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Labor Not in Vain<\/a>, June 8<\/p>\n

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GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Suzanne is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

https:\/\/promosimple.com\/ps\/1e36c\/the-sweet-life-celebration-tour-giveaway<\/a><\/p>\n

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