The Italian Village in the Hills – ARC Book Review

Stella has spent decades trying to forget the heartbreak that made her flee the Italian village of her childhood. But when her new fiancé surprises her with a trip back to Liguria for her upcoming birthday, she is forced to confront the past, her first love and a tragic family rift.

Amy is mourning her beloved grandpa and curious to know more about the old coin necklace and mysterious postcard that he left her. Following his trail to the Italian Riviera, a chance meeting leads Amy to Stella’s village in the hills and to secrets that have lain buried since the war.

Against a backdrop of cobbled medieval streets, sunlit piazzas and rustic olive groves, both Stella and Amy make surprising discoveries about their families – and themselves.

By facing up to the past and opening their hearts, can Stella and Amy find happiness in the Italian village in the hills?

Escape to Italy with this warm, romantic and emotional tale of family, love and second chances.

This book talks all about second chances set in the beautiful scenic village backdrop in Italy.

Stella returns back to her village where she left many years ago. When she was younger, she was in love with a boy and her father who didn’t approve of her relationship died of heart attack. Now by chance, Stella realizes her uncle still runs the shop. Her uncle suddenly has an accident, causing her to take over the shop which eventually makes Stella breaks of her engagement with Joe. While running the shop, she meets her first love, Gino. Gino also couldn’t help and the two decide to give their relationship another chance. Meanwhile, Amy comes to the village as her grandfather, who used to fight in WWII has come to this village and she found it through the postcard that he had received. Amy also had a necklace that used to belong to her grandfather. The whole story talks about second chances, romance and of course discovering love.

This was an interesting and emotional read. The descriptions of the village brought the reader to Italy and it feels like you are in Italy. I love the coziness that I felt in this book as well. I also like the historical element that is added to this book, which made the whole book interesting to read as well, with a romantic twist. Overall, this was a cozy romance book that will bring you to the Italian village.

Overall this book is rated 4 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.