Description
Book SynopsisA story about love, family secrets, and a little piece of heaven . . .
In the beautiful village of Vernazza, the Mazzone family have transformed an old convent overlooking the glamorous Italian Riviera into the elegant Lemon Tree Hotel.
For Chiara, her daughter Elene and her granddaughter Isabella, the smooth running of their hotel is the driving force in their lives. But for how long can this continue? Chiara's husband Alonzo spends most of his time working away and Elene's marriage is equally rocky. Tensions between Chiara and Elene are at breaking point and it seems everyone in the family has a different idea about what kind of hotel it should be.
One day, two unexpected guests check in. The first, Dante Rossi, is a face from Chiara's past. Elene quickly realises that her mother and Dante are connected by a close bond. What exactly happened between them all those years ago? Meanwhile, Isabella is preoccupied with the second guest, a mysterious young man who seems to know a lot about the history of the old convent and the people who live here. Although drawn to him, Isabella is determined to find out his true intentions and discover the secret past of the Lemon Tree Hotel.
Trade ReviewBeautifully written and
gently captivating * Heat *
Sun-soaked escapism * Best *
A
glorious read that feels
like a summer holiday in a book * People's Friend *
Holiday romance at its most
evocative and escapist * The Lady *
Unabashedly romantic . . slips down like easy-drinking vino infused with Mediterranean sunshine * Saga *
I loved this
wonderful tale of forbidden love and
mysterious family secrets . . . completely beguiling and beautifully told * Kate Furnivall *
This wonderful family saga has it all: the irresistible temptations of love long-denied, burgeoning secrets from the past, the gorgeous background of the Italian Riviera.
A perfect summer read * Rachel Hore *
A gorgeous, mouth-watering dream of a holiday read!
* Red Magazine *
Beautiful, evocative writing
* Sun *
A wonderfully relaxing sun lounger read * Sunday Express *
The ultimate feel-good read, perfect for fans of Santa Montefiore, Victoria Hislop and Leah Fleming * Candis *
I loved the
sultry sensuous feeling . . .
a fascinating story * Dinah Jefferies *
Evocative prose adds to the novel's charm. You can almost smell the lemons on the tree in the hotel grounds * My Weekly *
If you're due a holiday and need
a good dose of sunshine, glamour and/or romance, then look no further...
Pure, fun escapism * Heat *
If you can't afford a holiday in glorious Italy this summer, then bask in its sultry heat and unrivalled beauties alongside
master storyteller Rosanna Ley * Lancashire Post *
An
indulgently escapist read...
dramatic and evocative * Italia Magazine *
