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Italy Ever After

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What to expect

Escape to the sun and head off to Italy, with the wonderfully warm and ever-so-page-turning Leonie Mack!

'Wonderfully romantic - the perfect summer read' Sandy Barker

TV journalist Lou feels battered and bruised after her divorce from Phil, the father of her daughter Edie. Her confidence and sense of fun have steadily been drained away, and she isn’t sure who she is any more.

When the opportunity arises to accompany Edie on a music camp in Italy for a month in the summer, Lou jumps at the chance for new adventures, new horizons and new friends. The hazy warmth of the summer sun, shining brightly over the stunning Lake Garda, slowly brings Lou back to life.

Nick Romano, Edie’s music teacher, loves being home in Italy, but coaching his students for their concert in Milan, is bringing back difficult memories. His blossoming friendship with Lou is the perfect distraction, although a summer fling would be easier to conduct without the scrutiny of his mother Greta, not to mention the interference of his extended Italian family.

As the summer passes, full of sunshine and breath-taking scenery, gelato and delicious feasts, Lou and Nick get ever closer. But as the time for farewell creeps up on them, will they be able to say goodbye and leave their memories behind in the Italian sun, or can a summer romance last a lifetime?

Leonie Mack is back with a sizzling, sun-baked love story, perfect for all fans of Mandy Baggot, Jo Thomas and Carole Matthews.

What readers and authors are saying about Leonie Mack:

'A delicious Italian escape - perfect summer reading' Mandy Baggot

‘I love Leonie's books - so romantic!' Sandy Barker

'Leonie has written another gorgeous love letter to Italy. She’s fast becoming a favourite of mine with her warm, relatable heroines, beautiful settings and brooding romantic heroes. I cannot wait to return to Venice for Norah’s story' Sarah Bennett

'I read a lot of romance books and I have to say this book is one of the best in terms of chemistry. Readers - we’re talking red hot!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'A hot and sizzling read!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'An uplifting, intelligent novel with a lot of substance and of course, plenty of romance' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I can't stop thinking about this book!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Beautifully written, this is a great take on the opposites attract theme' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'A delight to read with lots of fun, romance and funny bits along the way' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Lovely easy summer listen
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