Books like Almost home by Mariah Stewart
Steffie Wyler had a clear image of her future when she was young: making ice cream, marrying the coolest boy in town, and living happily ever after. With the boy gone just after high school, she follows her entrepreneurial dream instead, becoming the proud owner of the popular parlor One Scoop or Two in St. Dennis, Virginia. While her business thrives and she settles into daily life, the memory of that first love lingers, leaving Steffie to ponder whether true romance can return to her life. The story explores her personal growth, community ties, and the lingering hope that love may yet find a way into her heart.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Mariah Stewart
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