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From Italy With Love: A gorgeous escapist summer read for women! Kindle Edition

by Jules Wake (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 6,252 ratings
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Grab your passport and escape to Europe for the romance of a life time with this stunning romance read!

'Full of glamour, romance and sizzling sexual tension, but at its heart is a truly heart-warming tale of self discovery – you’ll not want to miss a moment of it' Chick Lit Love

Home-loving Laurie thinks she’s happy – she has a safe, reliable boyfriend and working in her local library is what she thought she always wanted. That is until she inherits a vintage Ferrari from her eccentric Uncle Miles and the conditions of the inheritance are far from simple. To keep the car Laurie will have to drive across Europe with the gorgeous but unreliable Cameron Matthews as her guide… and Cam’s motives for helping are not all that altruistic.

Cam isn’t particularly thrilled about escorting his late pal Miles’ dull mouse of a niece on this wild goose chase but all he has to do is get Laurie safely to Italy and he’s sure the Ferrari is his.

But Uncle Miles had a few tricks up his sleeve and the route he’s planned takes Cam and Laurie on a road trip they’ll never forget. From sampling the delights of the Loire Valley to the breathtaking beauty of Lake Garda, this is one journey that has more twists and turns than either of them could ever have imagined…

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Advance reviews for ‘From Italy With Love’:

‘I completely and utterly enjoyed this book.’ – Rachel’s Random Reads

‘A unique and vibrant read about learning to be the ‘driver’ of your own future.’ – Honeybear Books

‘I finished the book wondering if it was feasible to take my Mini Cooper S on a road trip through Europe! Jules brings the scenery and villages to life with wonderful descriptions…I really hope this book is the first in a series!’ – Annie’s Book Corner

‘Such a fun ride with as many twists and turns both in the story and on the road…Laughs all the way.’ – The Book Trail

Praise for Jules’s fabulous debut ‘Talk to Me’, published by Choc Lit:

'A heart-warming debut.' – The Bookseller

'Jules Wake's "Talk to me" is the next wave in chick lit – it is a brilliant novel that is funny, clever and romantic. Not since Sophie Kinsella and Helen Fielding, has there been such a coup d'etat for the genre. If you can only take one book with you on holiday this year- then this is that book.' – Elder Park Book Reviews

‘Jules Wake has gifted us with an incredible debut for this story has love, intrigue and danger’ – Love of a Good Book

About the Author

Jules Wake is the internationally bestselling author of over ten books including The Saturday Morning Park Run. She also writes as Julie Caplin and her Romantic Escapes series has hit the bestseller charts around the world.

After reading English at the University of East Anglia, Jules Wake worked in PR where she honed her fiction writing skills on press releases.  She’s now a full-time author and what better job is there than making stuff up! It certainly beats housework.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SS459DS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ One More Chapter (May 14, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 14, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1720 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 332 pages
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Jules Wake's earliest known declaration that she planned to be a writer came at the age of ten. Along the way she was diverted by the glamorous world of PR and worked on many luxury brands, taking journalists on press trips to awful places like Turin, Milan, Geneva, Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam and occasionally losing the odd member of the press in an airport. It gave her the opportunity to eat amazing food, drink free alcohol as well as providing opportunities to hone her writing skills on press releases and to research European cities for her books.

Eventually the voices in her head persuaded her it was time to sit down and write the novel she'd always talked about. Her debut novel in 2014, was quickly followed by the bestselling From Italy With Love, published by One More Chapter, HarperCollins, which reached number 1 in the Amazon Free Kindle charts.

Jules' book Covent Garden in the Snow was a Kindle Top 2 bestseller and the follow up book Notting Hill in the Snow was nominated for a Romantic Novel of the Year Award.

Her latest books The Saturday Morning Park Run came out in August 2020 and The Spark in December 2020, which was also nominated for a Romantic Novel of the Year Award. In 2021, her historical fiction novel, The Secrets of Latimer House was a complete departure set during WW2. Her most recent book was published on Kindle at the end of April 2022, The Wednesday Morning Wild Swim and will be published in paperback in July 2022.

She also writes cosy romantic fiction as Julie Caplin and the eight in her popular Romantic Escapes Series, The Cosy Cottage in Ireland was published in September 2021. The next in the series The Christmas Castle in Scotland is published in October 2022.

Follow on twitter @juleswake. Or visit her on www.juleswake.co.uk

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Georgia
5.0 out of 5 stars 1st (reading this book) you're the Passenger, 2nd time (reading this book) you're the DRIVER
Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2023
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Book had a great simple message:

Take your LIFE off Auto Pilot! Be adventuresome and explore, live the life you want, as only you are in control of your future.

The summary has been discussed many times, thus no need to go into detail. Overall take a way is to stop being complacent in life, You're the Only One Who Can Change Your Life, if you're not happy.

Character development was great, only minus I have is the author has never strayed from her formula for writing books.

They all have the female who is unsure, not confident and needs a kick in the bum to take charge of her own destiny. Along the way meets handsome bloke, who turns out to be a jerk, yet they always end up together; to then fall into a row, go their seperate ways only to reunite in the end.

I've read almost every book Jules Wake/ Julie Caplan has written, enjoyed them all, yet again, needs to change her format and be less predictable. Otherwise most of her stories are entertaining with a simple but meaningful message
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brin.t.murray
4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Cars, good wine and makeovers on a road trip through France - What's not to like?
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2018
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Thoroughly enjoyed this story – a light, romantic read but with super-great ingredients.
It begins at the funeral of eccentric uncle Miles – and mousy Laurie along with ghastly boyfriend Robert are the only ones not in leather cat suits, fuschia or fascinators: against Miles’s wishes, they’ve turned out in dreary dark suits. Not quite black, because that was forbidden.
So, Laurie takes off across Europe with piratical hottie Cam in a classic Ferrari, as part of Uncle Miles’ final request and conditions of his will. If she gets to a particular destination, along this particular route, then she gets to keep the car (which she doesn’t know is worth millions). Robert of course is a turdy little gold-digger and is very well aware it’s worth millions: all of a sudden, he wants to marry Laurie in a rush.
Laurie’s under-confident due to a fairly crap life in some ways, and Miles’s will is a carefully thought out plot to get her to realize her full potential. While Cam is a commitment-phobic rich-and-famous-women-philanderer type, with a heart of gold and a weak stomach for seafood. Who likes a bit of mothering when he’s super-poorly.
So – fast cars, exciting and beautiful route through France, wine, Paris, art galleries, restaurants, mountains, lakes and Italy: and a learning journey which includes not one but two makeovers for the dowdy Laurie, with some spirited sex along the way. What’s not to like??!!
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RomyS
5.0 out of 5 stars This book kept me up all night!
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2015
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This is the first 'road trip' romance I've ever read, and I loved it from beginning to end. From the humorous opening funeral scene to the conclusion, this pacy story never lagged and kept me so riveted that I pulled an allnighter to read it! Jules Wake is going on my autobuy list from now on.

Through the course of their road trip from England to Italy, via France and Switzerland, Laurie and Cam both learn a lot about themselves, and their emotional journey really touched me. Especially Laurie's learning to overcome her hang-ups and insecurities to grow as a person and find herself - not because of a man or a romance, but by going within herself.

I laughed, I cried, and at the end I felt inspired to turn around my own life in the same way Laurie turned hers around. I liked and respected these characters, and fell more than a little in love with Cam.

Exotic settings, well drawn secondary characters, compelling conflict and a car to die for - this book has it all!
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Lourdes Delgado
3.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016
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A nice story, light and fun, about self discovery and woman empowerment. And the romance with a gorgeous guy was fantastic! The one negative thing about this book were some inconsistencies and discrepancies that should have been caught by the editor. For example the Cameron's eye color seem to be blue in some instances and green in others, and finally sea green. Another was the spelling of the names of the two Italian police officers : Georgio and Pedro , should haven been Giorgio and Pietro. These type of mistakes take away quality from the story.
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JB
4.0 out of 5 stars From Italy with Love
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2016
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This unusual book kept me fascinated to the last page. It satisfied my hankering after travel in France and I taly, not only did it have a realistic hero and heroine but a lovely Ferrari too. The story had about as many twists amnd turns as some of the Alpine passes. A very satisfying read.
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Carole C.
5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful read!
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2019
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Great book! This book is full of romance and excitement! Sometimes love isn't where you think it is, and when you find it, it is in the last place you'd expect. Laurie and Cam were thrown together by her recently deceased uncle who wanted her to experience a little adventure and excitement in her life, fearing she was making the wrong decisions for herself by playing it "safe." Not wanting to deny his last wish, she goes on a journey with a very handsome car expert, who is also a very good friend of Laurie's uncle, in a rare Ferrari across Europe. It was fun getting to know Laurie and Cam, and I know you will enjoy it as well!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great escape!
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
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This was a sweet, engaging story with lovable characters. Romance novels always seem to have some cheesy dialogue and improbable plot lines, but in the midst of this story, I really didn’t care. I just didn’t want it to be over! I highly recommend Jules’ books.
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Babz
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2019
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A fun read during winter hibernation. It will take you on a pleasant trip across Europe and you will forget the blowing cold outside!
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Ana Elisabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing reading!!!
Reviewed in Brazil on April 19, 2017
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I'd loved the idea of a journey through Europe talking about old cars and delicious wine cellars! The landscape description was magnificent making the reader wish to be there.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on December 20, 2016
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Loved this book! Great escape❤
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Rosemarie Toynbee.
5.0 out of 5 stars Love Jles Wake's books..
Reviewed in Australia on February 10, 2020
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Sophisticated and hugely romantic. Also beautifully written, such a joy to read. Descriptions about food and restaurants would be wonderful
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Sharon
5.0 out of 5 stars Follow Laurie on this fun road trip
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 14, 2015
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From the opening chapter which sees reserved Laurie attending the funeral of her eccentric uncle Miles, I knew I was in for an entertaining read when she and the stranger sat next to her, Cam, fight sniggers at the interesting music choice chosen by Miles for his funeral. Their paths then cross again at the reading of Miles' will when it is disclosed that not only had Miles left Laurie his beloved Ferrari but he'd also set her a mission to drive the car through Europe, with Cam accompanying her, on a designated route eventually finishing at the Ferrari factory in Italy where the car was built. Needless to say her boyfriend Robert is not overly impressed with the idea of her travelling with the handsome Cam but that's not the only issue Laurie has to worry about...

The two leading men in this novel couldn't be more different if they tried, Robert was your typical uptight mummy's boy who liked everything done his way and sulked if it didn't, to the charming bachelor Cam who has lived a love them or live them lifestyle since his divorce who clearly has his own motives for agreeing to Miles' plan.

As for Laurie I found myself wanting to shake her to begin with for being a bit of a doormat and accepting everything Robert said or did even agreeing to something she knew she didn't want, but during the road trip she really comes into her own and finally stands on her own two feet for the first time in her life.

Even though we never get to meet Miles, you can tell that he was a fun-loving, highly respected and well-loved person judging by the many that attended his funeral especially all of his ex-wives who he had remained friends with. And it's clear that he loved Laurie like a daughter and that there was a reason behind the planned trip even though Laurie doesn't realise it.

I loved following Laurie and Cam on their journey, and how they dealt with all the situations and dramas that ensued, so I definitely saved the best for my last read for this HI Readathon fortnight as thoroughly enjoyed every moment of this delightful story which sees Laurie blossom as she contemplates where her life is heading and her relationships with her boyfriend and family during the road trip.
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Damara
4.0 out of 5 stars Liked it
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 25, 2023
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I liked it a lot. Loved the characters of Cam and Laurie, but I must admit that Laurie was a bit dense at the beginning of the book with allowing Robert to manipulate her and refusing to see how stale their relationship was. Cam came into her life and set her free, with some help from Miles, and Laurie was given the push to do something for herself, remembering the person she was and falling in love in the process. Totally worth a read.
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