Love is the cure for everything!

Synopsis

Hanukkah days, Christmas nights and strawberry ice cream …

Cohen Ford is a man who could do with a little bit of sweetening up. It’s no surprise that when he walks into The Great Greenwich Ice Creamery on a typically gloomy London day before Christmas, he insists on a black coffee rather than his childhood favourite – strawberry ice cream.  

But then he meets River de Luca, the woman behind the flavours. After their first encounter, Cohen begins visiting the ice creamery every Tuesday, gradually learning more about the intriguing River. Could her influence encourage cynical Cohen to become the man who embraces Christmas, Hanukkah and even strawberry ice cream?

My review

Cohen is a man bittered through life. Against his will, but just to pleasure his mother, he visits The Great Greenwich Ice Creamery. He expects to see his mother’s friend, but there he meets River de Luca.
Instantly he is intrigued by this beautiful woman, and does everything he can to get to know her better, despite warnings to stay away from her.
Every Tuesday he goes back to the Ice Creamery, the only day when there are no prying eyes.

Wow, just wow… I don’t know what I was expecting from this story, but it was just perfect!
Cohen has had a troubled life, not ever been loved or has loved someone. He’s this bitter man, just thinking about his work and nothing more. He knows what kind of man he has become, and sees his bitterness even reflected in the mirror…

After meeting River, we see a change in his behavior. And he slowly becomes this nice man, not being afraid of some complications.  He just goes for it, not being held back anymore by futilities.

I enjoyed every bit of it, as this is a story that shows what changes love can bring. And it shows also that you should never give up hope, as in the end, you’ll always find your perfect match, at the place you least expect it.

What also a nice touch was, is that thanks to meeting River, Cohen grows up, as he says himself. Things he never said or thought in the past are now out it in clear, and he is also ready to put the past behind him.
He does what’s required to ensure him finally his true happiness, even if apparently it would disadvantage him. And this is proof of growth.

This book was a joy to read, and I would truly recommend it!