“A tender, beautifully written story about resilience, redemption, and the kind of love that heals even the deepest wounds. Edith Dodd’s writing will stay with you long after the last page. A must-read for anyone who believes in second chances. Edith Dodd is a writer to watch.” — New York Times #1 International best-selling author Jamie McGuire 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. 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. 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.