Summer on the Italian Lakes: the perfect summer love story from the bestselling author of FINDING LOVE IN POSITANO

Lucy Coleman

Feb 2019 · Head of Zeus Ltd

About this ebook

Could one summer on the Italian coast change Brie's life forever?

Brianna Middleton has won the hearts of millions of readers with her sweeping love stories. But the girl behind the typewriter is struggling... Not only does she have writer's block, but she's a world-famous romance author with zero romance in her own life.

So the opportunity to spend the summer teaching at a writer's retreat in an idyllic villa on the shores of Lake Garda – owned by the enigmatic bachelor Arran Jamieson – could this be just the thing to fire up Brie's writing – and romantic – mojo?

Brie's sun-drenched Italian summer could be the beginning of this writer's very own happy-ever-after...

Escape to the Italian coast in this sun-drenched, heart-warming story from the bestselling author of A Springtime to Remember.

What readers are saying about Lucy Coleman:

'I adored this book. A wonderful escapist read... For me, it's a 5 star read!' Katherine, Katherine's Book Universe.

'I adored this beautifully written tale. The score is a well deserved and easy 5* out of 5*' Ginger Book Geek.

'This book gives you all the feels. It'll make you want to move to France and start a new life... Lucy Coleman has a way of writing where it feels like you're actually there standing beside Anna and you mentally really feel involved in the story' Stacey, The Cosiest Corner.

Ratings and reviews

Oh, I have so enjoyed this book! Lucy Coleman always writes an easy read, and this one is just choc-a-bloc with love. Brianna Middleton is a best-selling author of romance; unfortunately the love on the pages hasn't transferred to her own world. Under pressure in her personal life, it has the knock-on effect of giving her writer's block. As things begin to lighten up a little, her editor offers her the opportunity to spend a month in the Italian lakes, assisting an author of non-fiction with informative courses for writers who want to up their game. And, after all, who wouldn't want an all expenses paid month in the sun? Not only is this a fabulous romance, but the details of the writer's courses are fascinating - not that I'm a writer! Who knew there was so much more to producing a book than just writing it? However, that part of the novel is very much a backdrop to the story itself which is not only well-crafted but draws the reader in from the very beginning. I felt the characters were real, and I was eager to see where the story was going. There's certainly plenty to keep the reader pressing on, and it's a very satisfying novel. As for the setting - well, as expected it was stunning and the extra details about Italy really added to the romance. A gorgeous read all round - with a special mention to the stunning cover - and one I'm very happy to recommend. My thanks to publisher Aria for my copy via NetGalley, and to Victoria Joss for the invitation to be a part of this Blog Tour. This is my honest, original and unbiased review.

I usually only read a book set by a pool on holiday I started this while on lockdown and I loved it as it took me to Italy and it was so romantic

About the author

Lucy lives in the Forest of Dean in the UK with her lovely husband and Bengal cat, Ziggy. Her novels have been short-listed in the UK's Festival of Romance and the eFestival of Words Book Awards. Lucy won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in Romantic Fiction award.