Meet Me in Italy: A Novel

Brenda Novak

Apr 2026 · Sold by Harlequin

About this ebook

An Instant USA TODAY bestseller!

A sun-soaked trip to the Amalfi Coast promises a fresh start—and reveals secrets never imagined in New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak’s tender new novel.

In the wake of her debut novel’s breakout success—and a very painful public divorce—Charlotte Williams-Jackson has something to prove. With her second novel overdue, she’s scrambling to hold it together. But her focus is rocked when she discovers that her childhood wasn't as it seemed—and she has a tween half-sister who's been orphaned in Italy.

Alongside her best friend, Sloane, and Sloane’s charming brother, Julian, Charlotte ventures to the Amalfi Coast to meet her sister. She would never turn her back on family, especially since this girl doesn’t have anyone else, but between her looming deadline and her entire identity being flipped upside down, it’s a lot. Determined to rebuild her life, Charlotte must confront the relationships she’s held dear—and the loss of those she thought she had but didn't—forcing her to question everything she understood about herself and the bonds that shape a family.

More from Brenda Novak:

• The Summer that Changed Everything
• The Banned Books Club
• Tourist Season
• The Bookstore on the Beach
• The Messy Life of Jane Tanner

Ratings and reviews

I knew from the very few pages in the beginning that I was going to love this book! It’s unputdownable! It was a heartwarming story! You were transported to all the smells & tastes of Italy from the lemoncellos, mouthwatering pastas & the frozen lemon desserts. You could just see yourself in the fabulous romantic places as you explore the cities through this book. It had family, friendships, secrets, love & heartbreak. It has a HEA! Thanks NetGalley & the publishers in letting me read this book.

I really enjoyed this wonderful story. All of these characters had problems that they didn't know how to deal with but spending their time in Italy helped them find their answers. I really enjoyed the romance that bloomed between Charlotte and Julian and couldn't help root for them to be together. Overall this was a beautiful story with wonderful characters set in a place I hope someday to visit.

About the author

New York Times bestselling author Brenda Novak has written over 80 novels. An eight-time Rita nominee, she's won The National Reader's Choice, The Bookseller's Best and other awards. She runs Brenda Novak for the Cure, a charity that has raised more than $2.5 million for diabetes research (her youngest son has this disease). She considers herself lucky to be a mother of five and married to the love of her life. www.brendanovak.com