In the middle of this Great British Summer, there is simply no better combination than a good book and a delicious scoop of ice cream. So, we got together with the team at Oppo Brothers to recommend the very best page-turning summer reads to pair with some of their exquisite ice creams.
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The Vacation by John Marrs – author of The One , now a Netflix Original Series – is the perfect read for anyone who adores a gripping, holiday-set thriller. Venice Beach in LA is tourist heaven, but for eight strangers staying at the same beach-front hostel, a holiday is not the first thing on their mind. All of them are on the run, and all have secrets they would murder to keep. To match the page-turning intensity of this thriller, there's simply nothing better than Oppo Brother's Double Chocolate Brownie - a doubly chocolatey, doubly indulgent treat.
Just like Oppo Brothers Caramel Cookie, a creamy and fudgy caramel ice cream with a chocolatey swirl and buttery shortbread biscuit, The Love of My Life by Rosie Walsh has rich depth. Emma loves her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby: she’d do anything for them. But almost everything she's told them about herself is a lie. When Leo discovers that Emma isn't the woman he thought he knew, their life starts to unravel and Emma is forced to tell him about the love of her other life . . .
Heart-warming and hilarious, Yours Cheerfully is the perfect uplifting summer read. Set during the Second World War, Emmeline Lake is a young advice columnist, determined to help others, as well as herself ‘Make a Go of It’. With her best friend Bunty and boyfriend Charles by her side, Emmy faces every challenge that comes her way as the war rages on. As bright and joyful as Emmy herself, Oppo Brothers Strawberry Cheesecake is a delicious melt-in-your-mouth treat that will keep your spirits sky high.
The Golden Couple by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen and Oppo Brothers Double Salted Caramel Swirl have one important thing in common: they are both utterly addictive. As you get immersed in this compelling psychological thriller about a perfect couple and their sercrets, you'll find yourself dipping your spoon back into this tub for another taste of creamy and indulgent sea salted caramel ice cream.
A story of bravery in all its guises, Eva Carter's Owner of A Lonely Heart is about taking the plunge even when it frightens you – because it's never too late to find the people who make your world make sense. A heartwarming and hopeful read, this is the definition of feel-good fiction. And Oppo Brothers Vanilla Caramel Brownie is certainly a feel-good ice cream - dive into rich velvety vanilla ice cream, complimented by a generous golden caramel swirl and soft Belgian chocolate truffle pieces.
At the point of turning thirty, Jessica Jackson has everything in place: a job, a great boyfriend and a snug London flat they share with their cat. Then a sudden diagnosis of breast cancer causes Jess's world to implode. This incredible novel, inspired in part by the author's own experience, is an inspiring and life-affirming read, guaranteed to make you both laugh and cry. When settling down with this read, what better ice-cream to have by your side than the comforting, velvety Oppo Brothers Cookies & Cream, packed full with crunchy cookies pieces and a chocolatey swirl.
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