Every so often a story comes along that reminds 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.
Lily was married for just days before her husband was sent abroad to fight in WWII. Now, he and the other soldiers are returning, and the small town of Toccoa, Georgia plans a big celebration. But a handsome and kind Italian immigrant, responsible for the elaborate fireworks display the town commissioned, captures Lily’s heart and soul. Torn between duty to society and her husband, and a poor, passionate man who might be her only true love—Lily must choose between a love she never knew and a commitment she'd already made.
Poignant and elegant, Fireworks Over Toccoa is a mosaic of all the emotions that only love can make possible.
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Praise
“A luminous love story that readers won’t soon forget, Fireworks Over Toccoa transports you to another time and place. It is at once heartbreaking and triumphant—an affirmation of love in all its forms.”
- EMILY GIFFIN, Bestselling Author of Love The One You’re With
“Literally explodes with life. Its insights about place and love versus duty are as sharp as an eagle’s eye. I absolutely loved every character and hated for their story to end. Kaboom! A brilliant first effort from Jeffrey Stepakoff!”
- DOROTHEA BENTON FRANK, Bestselling Author of Return to Sullivan’s Island
“A terrific story – moving, whimsical and original, a real page-turner destined for the big screen.”
- JOANNE HARRIS, Bestselling Author of Chocolat
“Stepakoff skillfully crafts a remarkable tale of fate and chance, choice and consequences, rewarding readers with a mesmerizing experience.”
- PAM JENOFF, Bestselling Author of The Diplomat’s Wife
“Filled with suspense and surprise, I couldn't put it down. As dazzling as the fireworks which brought this war-time couple together, their passionate love affair is spellbinding. I was mesmerized to the last page!”
- MARJORIE HART, Bestselling Author of Summer at Tiffany
