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The Italian Lakes Affair
- Author
- Rachel Barnett
- Narrator
- Rose Wardlaw
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Publish Date
- 26 February 2026
- Run Time
- 9 hours 23 minutes
- Format
- x-book®
What to expect
A glamorous escape. An irresistible attraction.
Amy’s life runs like clockwork – as personal assistant to a notoriously sharp-tongued celebrity food critic, she’s used to managing chaos without ever creating any of her own. But everything changes when she's sent to a prestigious Italian cookery school and meets Tad, the enigmatic and quietly brilliant head chef running the show.
As sparks fly in the kitchen, Amy finds herself drawn into a world far removed from the one she’s always known. But with her demanding boss determined to be the centre of attention – and possibly Tad’s too – Amy must decide if she’s ready to step out from behind the scenes and take a chance on love.
Set against a backdrop of shimmering lake views and old-world luxury, this is a story of forbidden love, personal reinvention, and the courage it takes to follow your heart.🥂🍾💖
Praise for Rachel Barnett:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is the perfect summer book!' Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I loved this book. A great summer holiday read. Beautiful setting, interesting characters and a page-turning plot' Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Literally couldn't put this book down... It was a really amazing read' Reader Review
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Details
- Author
- Rachel Barnett
- Narrator
- Rose Wardlaw
- Duration
- 9 hours 23 minutes
- Release Date
- 26 February 2026
- ISBN
- 9781806562206
- Format
- x-book®
- Publisher
- Boldwood Books
- Genre
- Contemporary romance, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Modern and contemporary fiction, Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Romance
Synopsis
Escape to the sparkling shores of Lake Garda in this BRAND-NEW wish-you-were-here romance, where luxury and desire collide at one of Italy’s most exclusive cookery schools. 🌞⛵🍷💖Perfect for fans of Jennifer Bohnet, Gillian Harvey and Phillipa Ashley!‘Sun-drenched, deliciously romantic, and utterly escapist! This is a love story to savour’ Heidi Stephens A glamorous escape. An irresistible attraction.Amy’s life runs like clockwork – as personal assistant to a notoriously sharp-tongued celebrity food critic, she’s used to managing chaos without ever creating any of her own. But everything changes when she's sent to a prestigious Italian cookery school and meets Tad, the enigmatic and quietly brilliant head chef running the show.As sparks fly in the kitchen, Amy finds herself drawn into a world far removed from the one she’s always known. But with her demanding boss determined to be the centre of attention – and possibly Tad’s too – Amy must decide if she’s ready to step out from behind the scenes and take a chance on love.Set against a backdrop of shimmering lake views and old-world luxury, this is a story of forbidden love, personal reinvention, and the courage it takes to follow your heart.🥂🍾💖Praise for Rachel Barnett:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is the perfect summer book!' Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I loved this book. A great summer holiday read. Beautiful setting, interesting characters and a page-turning plot' Reader Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Literally couldn't put this book down... It was a really amazing read' Reader Review
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