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Adele Parks
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ISBN | 978-014102479 | ||
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Selina
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Synopsis
Elizabeth has wanted two things her entire life to keep her happy and fulfilled - an Italian husband and lots of rosy-cheeked bambini. The first is ticked off now she's bagged dark and sexy Roberto, the second is proving harder to achieve. But when Roberto loses his job and decides to leave London for Italy and the family business, Elizabeth hopes the change in lifestyle might help her relax and boost her chances of conceiving. Except, no matter how much ice cream she eats in the sun-drenched piazza, it's impossible to relax when her wily mother-in-law (the original black widow) seems hellbent on destroying her marriage. The language barrier is tricky, as is Roberto's beautiful, significant ex who practically lives next door. Is Elizabeth's desire for a baby enough to hold her marriage together or is it ripping it apart? And why is she suddenly craving the company of a gorgeous, blond American stranger? Her filthy, flirty thoughts about him are totally inappropriate. Yet undeniably temperatures are rising ... and it's nothing to do with the Mediterranean sun.
Review
I was pleasantly surprised by this book, after not being too impressed with some of Parks' others. I found it easy to read with a good storyline that steadily developed throughout the book. The ending was very predictable, but that did not make the book any less enjoyable to read. The main character, Elizabeth, did get a little annoying at times, with her obsession for having a baby, but the other characters in the story compensated for this quite well.
After reading this i am prepared to give more of Adele Parks' books a go.
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