The sweet scent of strawberries in spring and big emotions – welcome back to California! Amanda spent many happy years with her family on their strawberry farm near Carmel-by-the-Sea, until her husband Tom passed away eighteen months ago, leaving her and their daughter Jane behind. Jane is struggling to cope with the loss of her father, and it’s not easy for Amanda to move on without her beloved Tom and manage the large farm on her own. When her best friend suggests joining a grief group, Amanda finally gathers the courage to do so, hoping to better cope with her sorrow. What she doesn’t realize is that she will have a very special encounter there. And she remembers a promise she once made to her husband. The enchanting "California Dreams" series by Blanvalet: 1. Winter Vanilla 2. Orange Dreams 3. Almond Happiness 4. Strawberry Promise. All volumes can also be read independently.