Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book. I would probably give this one 4.5 stars if allowed - a really good read. As a plus to those for whom it would matter, there is not even a hint of sex written about in this love story.
Emily is a restorer and is sent from Chicago to Atlanta to work on damage to a home from a fire. She is working out of a studio owned by Joseph, an Italian who is a fine art restorer. Her first night there, he takes her to a family restaurant that his brother, Ben, came from Italy to try and salvage. Cue love at first sight made all the more special by language and cultural differences. A quick marriage later and Emily is on her way to Italy. There, she confronts more than what she bargained for with a family full of baggage.
The writing and portrayal of the Italian landscapes, treasures, food and lifestyles just encouraged my dream of visiting. This book lends a voice to what is involved in family and the secrets that are kept, finding oneself while giving of oneself.
Highly recommended!
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