Under the Italian Sun: Escape with the summer holiday read from the Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for romance fans everywhere!

Wonderful armchair travel. Lots of secrets and sizzling romance and drama. The heroine goes through a journey of self discovery and I enjoyed the whole process with the host of interesting characters. I love Sue Moorcroft's books and I believe this was her best so far.

When Zia finds out that her mother is not who she thought she was, and that she has Italian connections she knew nothing about, she decides to head to the town of Montelibertà in the Umbria region to get to know more.She falls in love with the place and feels so welcomed by her extended family that she almost wants to settle there. To add to the attraction is Piero, who owns the vineyard next door. Zia can’t stay on in Italy without proving that she has Italian roots and these are hard to establish. Will she be able to do that? Will she be able to find the Dad she never knew? Will Piero be able to resolve the conflict in his family and follow his heart and passion?The author had me invested in the story from the start. She takes us on a journey through the beautiful countryside of Umbria. And we’re drawn not just into the romance between Zia and Piero, but the stories of both their families.I love how this book is not just a romance novel, but deals with more difficult issues of family conflict, mental health issues and loss with a great deal of sensitivity.This is one of those books you can get lost in and I did reading it right through.Will be looking out for more books from Sue Moorcraft for sure.