Does saying the same thing repeatedly make it a reality? Not necessarily. But when you put those words into action, it definitely becomes harder to tell the difference between fiction and reality.
Gianna Capillini has never had any luck in matters of the heart so she’s closing herself off to love. Her spontaneous engagement has ended before it had truly begun. Now she plans to focus on her professional future because to compound matters she’s abruptly quit her job too. And she isn’t ready to share this news with anyone—especially her beautiful, successful best friend.
Businessman Dario Marchello has a secret—he’s a bestselling fiction writer. But he’s got writer’s block and pressing deadline. He’s come to Lake Como for the quiet to write, but when his rambunctious dog brings Gianna and Dario together everything changes.
Though neither have an interest in a romantic relationship, they do have something in common—keeping their reason for being at the villa a secret from those closest to them. Spontaneously these two strangers become an engaged couple—all fictional of course. But as time goes by, the lines between reality and fiction start to blur.
Happy reading,
— Jennifer
A mistaken identity…
…a proposal that changes everything!
Bound by a Ring and a Secret is the first book in the new
Wedding Bells at Lake Como series. This
was a new-to-me author, and I am so glad I discovered her work. The story was short but was written
beautifully with charming and easy-to-love characters. Even though it was short, the storyline was
developed, and the pacing was perfect.
Gianna returns to her villa on Lake Como with no job after
her *almost* fiancé, who was also her boss, returns to his ex-girlfriend. She is surprised to find her house is being
rented by Dario, a writer, and his lovable dog Tito. Dario was on vacation and wanted solitude
while he struggled to finish his second book.
When Gianna’s cousin Carla arrives, she assumes Dario is Gianna’s fiancé
which sets off the family gossip channels since she recognizes who Dario’s family
is. Dario and Gianna agree to carry on
with the fake engagement except things began to feel real for them both. They both offer encouragement and support to
each other in their individual interest, which is what they both lacked prior
to meeting each other.
This was a heart-warming story full of friendship,
encouragement, new opportunities, overbearing families, and romance. The main characters were genuine and easy to
fall in love with. The author set up the
next series in the book featuring Carla and Dario’s brother Franco. I cannot wait to read their story because
they have caught my interest in this book.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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