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Wedding Bells at Villa Limoncello

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Even though I'm Italian I like to read books that talks about Italy, especially romances. It's always great to see your country through different eyes and I liked how Tuscany and Florence were described.
This is an enjoyable and entertaining read, a perfect read for a lazy afternoon.
I liked the cast of characters, the plot and the setting.
I will surely read other books by this author.
Many thanks to Canelo and Netgalley for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed this book, opinions are mine

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Thank you NetGalley for the advanced readers copy in exchange for a review.

This book was a light easy read done in one sitting over cups of tea. The story takes place in Tuscany over the course of just a few days. A unique feature was the introduction of a color at the beginning of each chapter summarizing the mood of Izzie, the main character. Having always wanted to visit Tuscany myself I enjoyed the food references and the descriptions of the Italian countryside as well as the main city of Florence.

This was an enjoyable read but not a very likely romantic story.

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I love Daisy James and jumped at the chance to read her latest release as her books have such a heartwarming nature to them.

As soon as Izzie was set up with the trip to Italy to help plan the wedding shoot, I just knew I was going to love it. This book was set in the beautiful run down Limoncello Villa amongst the stunning backdrop of Tuscany.

A wonderfully light hearted read full of the charm and the friendliness of the local Italians.

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4 Stars

Izzie gets fired from her job, so when the opportunity to work in Tuscany comes around, Izzie can't refuse. Daisy's description of Tuscany is amazing, I could almost imagine being there, eating the food, smelling the paint and the fresh air. It really is beautiful.
Overall, this is very sweet, easy to read, happy book. Something you would take out while lying on the beach or cuddled up in front of the fireplace. If you want, no drama, happy, cute book. This is your book.
Thank you to Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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A sweet and short read. Perfect to curl up with on a cold afternoon and read about the Tuscan sunshine. Lovely cosy romance and all of the characters were fun. Looking forward to the rest of this series.

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A sweet story, perfect for when you need a frothy, transporting story you can breeze through. Author does well with painting settings, making this a lovely, scenic read. I loved the pace at the beginning, drawing us swiftly in with logic to her trip to Tuscany. A great start to a thoroughly enjoyable adventure here. Dialogue sparkled with fabulous energy. Thanks to NetGalley for the review copy.

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As someone who's favorite drink is limoncello, I knew I had to read this book! This is a light romcom that is perfect for when you are lounging on the beach or just want something to get lost in for a couple of hours! While the characters and plot are a little formulaic, I didn't mind because the author set the scenery so well that I felt I was in Italy! I'd recommend reading this with a glass of limoncello to accompany!

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I absolutely loved this novel. It is the perfect pick-me-up summer novel and I would recommend you giving this a read to get you in the summer spirit! Really felt for Izzie and the pain she had been through. At the start I felt she came across as a little snappy and rude but when we got to know a bit more about her I felt I understood her a lot more. The location sounded idyllic and I loved it. It was a light, easy read.

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I voluntarily read and reviewed this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
This book is quite lighthearted despite some of the pain the main character has gone through. The setting is lovely as well as the descriptions of the food, and the plot ends how you would predict. However, maybe more dialogue and interaction between Izzie and the love interest would help strengthen reader engagement. .

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Overall I liked this book, but I couldn't help feeling that it was unrealistic in terms of timescale. A lot seemed to happen in less than a week! Also, at times I didn't really like Izzie as she seemed rude and made a lot of assumptions. I enjoyed the descriptions of the Tuscan countryside and the story of how Izzie organised the wedding. I liked the other characters. And the way there was a colour at the beginning of each chapter to depict Izzie's changing feelings was a nice touch. A good read all in all, but not one that lingers in the memory.

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This was a breezy, fun read in a gorgeous setting. I can't say there were many surprises along the way or a huge amount of depth, but I really enjoyed Izzie's story and Ms. James did a good job making the setting and romance come alive. Just what I needed on a bleak winter day!

I'd recommend this for a vacation/quick read.

Thank you Netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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This would be a great beach read as it is lighthearted and fun once Izzie decided to welcome color back into her life. A sweet romantic tale and it also reiterated why it is important to be honest and open with our emotions. I hope a sequel is next!

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Wedding Bells at Villa Limoncello is a cute romance story. Izie is fired from her job and ends up going to Italy for a week to help with a reading. It's a light hearted easy read, but it's very formulaic. The plot is predictable, and the characters are way too happy. It's not realistic but a cute fun romcom for a relaxing day. Thanks to NetGalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review.

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This was a light, frothy, easy read about Izzie, who goes to Tuscany to help organize a wedding as a way to escape from life after getting fired from her job. It wasn't very imaginative or original, and I easily read it in a few hours. I found myself getting a bit annoyed at how cheerful and happy the characters were - very unrealistic! Everyone became best friends literally minutes after meeting each other. Despite this, it's a decent and mindless read, good for a day spent by the pool or at the beach.

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I love Daisy James i have read all of the books she has written, but whilst i liked this book i didnt love it.

Izzie is an interior designer and she is fired from her job and her best friends brother offers her a job to go to Italy for a week and set up a wedding for him.

Izzie arrives and nothing goes according to plan, and she makes lots of new friends and finds a lovely new life.

I think it ended rather quickly and would have liked another few chapters to see what heppens afterwards as it stopped a bit abruptly.

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