I very much enjoyed this story, which didn’t surprise me at all, given that I already knew I enjoy Catherine Bybee’s storytelling. I definitely got the feeling that I was missing out by not having read the first two books in the D’Angelos series, but I think fans of the first two books are going to dive right in and enjoy familiar characters.

What I enjoyed:
✔️ Gio is supportive of a Emma as strong woman instead of being a controlling “alpha”
✔️ Partnership that is built on respect and genuinely enjoying each others company (not just insta-love)
✔️ Side characters that are fun and interesting but don’t overtake the main story
✔️ The progression from holiday romance to building something together

All in all, a very enjoyable book and I’m already planning to get the first two in the series so I can see what I’m missing out on with the rest of the D’Angelo family!

Thank you to Catherine Bybee, Montlake publishing, and Netgalley for a chance to read this story!

Read date: 01/23/2302- 01/27/2023
Review shared on Goodreads: 01/27/2023
Review shared on Instagram: 01/28/2023

Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for the opportunity to read this ARC. This is the third in a series of books about the D'Angelo family. I think that any could be read as a standalone, but reading in order adds to the storyline of each book, as you know the characters mentioned. This story is excellent! I felt like I was on the trip to Italy with Emma and Gio. I loved how their story unfolded. I would love to see more books featuring this family and their continued stories.

I love this great big, loud Italian family, the D'Angelos. For Gio to be written his I've March was amazing. I loved Emma for him, she is strong, fierce, loyal and a fighter.

Emma Rutledge was dealt a terrible hand when she grew up with Mr. Rutledge as her father. A misogynistic pig only wanting her to marry the man he wants to be in business with rather than letting her show her smarts with the family winery.

I loved the trip to Italy and the friendships made.

Gio is a sweetheart and perfect for Emma. I loved their chemistry and how they allowed their relationship to flow rather than fighting it each step of the way.

Greatly written book that captured my attention the entire way. I loved it!

After reading the first two books in this series back to back, I felt like I was the one taking a wine tasting vacation in Italy. Catherine has such a low key realistic writing style in contemporary romance that I can’t help but enjoy.

Giovanni is the last D’Angelo sibling to get his happily ever after. The family gives him a gift of a three week long wine tasting tour of Tuscany for his birthday to jump start the inspiration of owning his own winery.

We meet Emma Rutledge in Napa at her family’s business R&R Wineries. She was hoping to get promoted but the position goes to her ex-husband instead. Emma’s relationship with her father has been strained since her divorce and she feels like she doesn’t receive the same respect as her brothers or male coworkers. Thinking she’ll be fired outright, she confronts her father but it does nothing to change his mind. She blurts out that she’d like to break off on her own and start her own business venture and will take a vacation to consider her options.

You can guess where this is going - they meet at the same tour in Tuscany and the attraction is sizzling from the start! They have great chemistry and it turns out they have a lot in common besides knowing a lot about wine. We spent a long time in Italy with the characters, touring, eating, drinking and a little bit of shopping. Gio and Emma can’t be apart too long once getting back to the States and they begin to put their ideas together to start their own winery in Temecula.

Preparing to take their relationship to the next level, Emma has a health scare and a dark secret is unearthed leaving her with many challenging decisions regarding her life and family. The loud but lovable D’Angelos rally around Emma and Gio and bring some joy back into their life. Through all the ups and downs, Emma realizes she can take on anything with Gio by her side.

In true Bybee fashion, this book will keep you in suspense, make you laugh or cry but it will be worth it in the end! I highly recommend this series, it could be read as a standalone but don’t miss out on Luca and Chloe’s stories :)

5 Stars

Beginning of Forever comes out on June 27, 2023

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for the copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

total fan of this book and enjoyed it from start to finish. I will read more of her books. Liked this one a lot. Go and get it today.

Beginning of Forever by Catherine Bybee is another compelling story in The D'Angelos series.

Following Gio and Emma's was a delightful time.
I've been a fan of Bybee's work for awhile now and she always writes the best stories.
I love the setting with the beautiful descriptions of Tuscany and a compelling story that kept me reading.
A wonderful storyline that keeps your interested and wanting more.
This is an amazing story that captures you from the beginning and has you hooked.
Another great addition to a sweet series.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank You Netgalley and Montlake for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this eARC!

Thank you Montlake and net galley for this ARC book. I have read nearly everything Catherine Bybee has written and I have especially loved all of the characters in the The D'Angelos series. I love the family dynamics and it leaves such a nice heartwarming feeling. I enjoyed watching Gio and Emma's love story unfold. Thanks for another great book and love story.

Another fab D’Angelo family drama from Catherine Bybee . It’s all about love and family.
Emma and Gio lived different lives, Emma the rich girl trying to make her Dad notice and respect her. Then Gio, not so rich but surrounded by family supporting and loving each other. When they meet on a wine tour their passion and knowledge of good wine brings them together.
Emma inspires Gio with her strength and Gio calms Emma from letting her fiery temper make things worse with her father. Emma is about to leave the family wine business, she’s done with her father and she’s setting up on her own. but a setback changes everything she ever knew about family. Truths are revealed and through it all Gio gives Emma the love and respect she needs for her happy ever after.

This is the 3rd book of The D'angelos series, it can be read as stand alone. My first in this series and this book is good.

Gio love wine making and want to closer to his dream own a vineyard, he go to Tours of Tuscany a wine tours and meet Emma. Emma want to prove herself that she deserve more in her father company, she must decide new career path or stay work for her father. While in crossroad she go on vacation.

It is fun how Gio challange Emma and she take the bite easily. I enjoy the scenary of the tours. I can imagine the journey during tours. I love dynamic in Emma family there is many kind of love and Gio family was so loud but loveabel.

Thank you to NetGalley for provide this book, it is pleasure to review this book.

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Loved reading this book . Hopefully there are more books in this series that will come out. Love any wine themed books. I highly recommend reading this book.