Published 23rd May 2024 by Aria.
From the cover of the book:
Pack your bags and uncork the laughter in this delightful romantic escapade!After getting her heart broken in her early twenties, Abi Mason vowed to live by a simple (but non-negotiable) rule: no second dates. Who needs a boyfriend, or anything else for that matter, when you have a career to think about?
But life has other plans: with some unexpected time on her hands, Abi finds herself on holiday in Tuscany. Among sun-dappled vineyards and olive groves, Abi meets dashing American Tony, and it seems the universe is conspiring to force her out of her comfort zone...
If Abi can break her own rules, could this unexpected Italian fling lead her to a happiness she never dared to dream of?
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk, this effervescent tale will whisk you away on a hilarious and heartwarming adventure you won't want to end!
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Make-up artist Abi was only in her twenties when her happily ever after went awry. She is unwilling to let herself fall for another man, so sticks rigidly to her no-second-dates rule. A bit of fun... a one-night stand... that is all she needs. Who needs a boyfriend anyway, when she has ambitious career plans?
But when her big break working behind the scenes of a big movie falls through, she decides it might be time for a holiday away from her busy routine, and it just so happens that her friend Holly has been begging her to come for a visit in intoxicating Italy.
A holiday on a Tuscan vineyard is everything Abi was looking for - sunshine, scenery, and delicious food. She even hits it off with a handsome Italian-American stranger right away, throwing in some welcome spice too. What she does not expect is that Tony turns out to be the man who might just persuade her to break her rigid dating rules. Is it time to open her heart to love once more...?
Carrie Walker carries you off to beautiful Tuscany for a rom-com escape filled with Italian delights! As Abi allows herself to relax and enjoy the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of her adventure, Walker brings Italy alive with wonderful descriptions of landscape, culture, food and drink that will have you longing for a holiday on the hillside in San Gimignano.
But the real beauty of the story lies in the characters. Abi makes a great protagonist, and Walker writes nicely about the personal and professional sides of her life. There are really engaging storylines of romantic suspense with man-of-mystery Tony; a puzzle to be worked out around shenanigans on Abi's work front; compelling dramas at the vineyard, that can only be solved by a pulling together of the local community members who become Abi's friends; a fabulous 'revenge' twist in glamorous surroundings that will have you chuckling; and a full on, heart warming finale. Perfect!
It is a joy to be at Abi's side as she is finally able to confront her ghosts, remember who she used to be, and find a way to open her heart to the prospect of love once again over the course of her holiday, via the bumps in the road that are part of every good rom-com journey, of course. Walker touches with sensitivity on some deep subjects in the process too, especially when it comes to family, friendship, loss, and the dark side of the entertainment industry.
I consumed this little gem in one delectable bite, and thoroughly enjoyed my jaunt to gorgeous Tuscany. I cannot wait for my next holiday with Carrie Walker!
Escape to the Tuscan Vineyard is available to buy now in paperback, ebook and audio formats.
Thank you to Aria for sending me copy of this book in return for an honest review.
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