Cory James never wanted to celebrate his 21st birthday-- but one unexpected encounter changes everything. Still grieving, weighed down by loss, and reluctant to face the world, Cory finds himself colliding with Mandy Singer , the girl his small town never understood. Mandy Has always been a mystery--gorgeous, sharp-tongued, and carrying scars far deeper than anyone can see. 

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When fate throws them together again, old tensions spark, secrets resurface, and the fragile line between anger and desire begins to blur. What starts as a reluctant reunion spirals into a journey of trust, redemption, and the kind of love that refuses to let go , no matter how broken the past. 

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The Strawberry Sundae is a raw, emotional, and deeply human love story about grief, resilience, and second chances. For readers who believe that even in the darkest places, love can take root and bloom.