Another excellent read from Sue. A perfect book for escapism on the beach. Her books are always guaranteed to put a smile on your face

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

After finding out that her mother wasn’t who she thought she was, Zia is looking for answers about who she is.

Having never met her father, through some old letters she’s beginning to piece together the puzzle, that is her past.

The puzzle that she’s trying to piece together leads her to Italy, so with her friend Ursula, they make the trip to discover more pieces to the puzzle.

A beautifully written book and gorgeous descriptions, this story of families that span generations and secrets that once opened can cause hurt.

Highly Recommend This.

I couldn't get into this book, unfortunately DNF.

****************I reviewed an ARC from NetGalley for my honest opinion.********************

Total escapism! Tender and heartwarming with a deep sadness at its core. Oh, how I loved the descriptions of Italy, I could picture the scenes vividly. Great characters, I especially loved Harry, who was written with such skill for a minor character. This is so much more than a 'frothy' romance novel.

Just the read I needed to take me from lockdown boredom to the Italian sunshine and the promise of better times ahead.
Zia Chalmers had always been told her absent father was Italian and after the death of her mother she travels to Italy in search of him.
This warming story just keeps on giving; lovely characters, fantastic scenery and a "wish I was there" feeling.
Loved it!

Lovely Zia- Lucia is ly on a quest, desperate to find out about what happened after her birth.. The trail takes her

from rainy Brighton to sunny Italy as she attempts to discover who she really is.. Both shocks and surprises

await her as truths are revealed. Zia has the support of her bezzie Ursula and finds time for romance

This story is full of drama and passion. The story is beautifully woven.,keeping optimistic even in the face

of many hindrances. A delight to read..

This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

I really don't know what is was, but there was just something that made me never fall in love with this book..

I really struggled in the beginning to be interestered in the story - even though it was in such a nice setting in Italy! Then around halfway through it helped because I wanted to know what would happen to Zias relationship to her father and Pietro!

The ending was sweet and heartwarming, but also not really what I thought it would be/wanted it to be, so yeah.. I also struggled a bit with the launguage and and all of the Italian words which made me mix up a bit in the story..

But I still loved getting to know Italy better from Zias point of view!

Another great book by Sue Moorcroft. Once again the reader is transported to Italy. This time to Umbria. After her grandparents have died, Zia-Lucia discovers secrets that had been kept from her all of her life. She and her best friend travel to Italy in search of the truth. Warm sunshine, mountains, vineyards and a handsome man combine to make this an ideal holiday read. Nicely written, and evocative. Lovely book.

When Zia-Lucia discovers her Mother was not her mother, she sets off to Italy to try and discover the truth about her parentage. She doesn't expect to fall in love.
An easy enjoyable book in a gorgeous setting.
Thanks to Netgalley and Avon publishers for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own

This was another lovely read from Sue. She manages to write books which have real, serious issues in them - i.e. Zia-Lucia's past and parentage - but are also light, fun, and sweep you away into escapism. The way she portrays her characters, their relationships, and the setting are excellent, and totally draw you in. This book, mainly set in Italy, was also the perfect antidote to the not-so-pleasant real life we're all living right now. Overall, if you're looking for an absorbing, feel-good read with substance, look no further.

I loved the start of this book but it just seemed to fizzle out a bit and lasted longer than it should have..

The book stared well.,she wanted to know about her family.she got some letters from a relative.but left her with more questions,so she went to Italy to find her family.what she didn’t expect was to fall in love with the people and the place.her ex is make things worse.Italy sound nice and a nice place.I read some of this book and couldn’t remember who was who.but stared to read it again,and couldn’t put it down.great read.I love all the books I have read of sue moorcroft,you won’t be disappointed

This book would be the perfect summer holiday read. I love this authors books as she always transports you to sunnier climes and makes the reader feel like they have escaped to the destination in question with her descriptive writing in this case it was Italy and the smells and sights and sounds were beautifully portrayed and I could picture the olives on the plate and the beautiful scenery while reading.

This was a lovely romantic read and a nice uplifting feel good story for the current times.

Loved it. LOVED.

This is the story Of Zia-Lucia a young woman who lives in Brighton. her parents died when she was young but her grandparents raised her. When her grandparents die, they leave letters that Zia never looks at. A decade or so later Zia decides now is the time to have a look. She discovers that her mother was not who she says she was, and neither were her grandparents, so she goes to Italy to seek answers from a woman who appears in her mothers letters.

It has everything, drama, intrigue, mystery, adventure and romance. Ticked all my boxes.

Sequel is required however to catch up with a few characters.

An absolute joy to read and perfect escapism for summer reading. Italy is one of my favourite places in the world but sadly I cannot visit at the moment. This book really made me feel like I was there and the story was wonderful as well.

Armed with questions that no one in her life can answer, Zia-Lucia Costa Chalmers packs up her car and heads to Italy to try to find an explanation for the documents she found while cleaning up her deceased grandparents’ home. There, she hopes to find the Italian family she has never known. While there she is sidetracked by a handsome local vineyard owner, Piero, and while uncovering the truth of her past, she also starts to question what she wants from her future.
This book had me planning a trip to Montelibertà, which I soon realized is not actually a real place… Sue’s descriptions of the scenery and lifestyle there were so vibrant, I couldn’t believe it wasn’t somewhere she visited and was inspired by. From the first chapter of this book, I was sucked in, totally invested in discovering the truth behind the two Victoria Chalmers. I absolutely loved the progression of the plot in this book, there weren’t really any points that felt slow or repetitive. I loved all of the scenery descriptions and other details throughout this book, but I did find it to be a little long. While the Tenuta Domenicali drama added a lot to the story, I felt as though I would have been sufficiently entertained without it. I also really liked the characters in this book. They were really well developed and relatable, I felt as though all of their actions and decisions were logical and I felt the same sadness and frustrations that Zia did throughout the book. Overall, a great read – my biggest complaint is that I can’t spend my summer in an Italian vineyard this year…
Huge thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for sending me this book to review!

I was a bit confused at the beginning with everybody seeming to have the same name but I soon got into the wonderful developing story. I could almost feel the heat of the Italian sun. I finished it Kate last night in floods of tears. Happy tears.

Under the Italian Sun gives a wonderful escape to Italy while meeting new friends and family. The character interactions are engaging while the scenery is captivating. The main character is researching the mysteries of her past which brings both heart ache and joy. I didn't want the story to end and I couldn't wait to find another novel by this author.

Zia-Lucia Costa Chalmers is now all alone in the world following the death of her last surviving family members, her grandparents. Never having known who her father was, or why she had such an unusual name, she heads to Italy on an emotional quest to try to discover the truth about her past.
The first few chapters of Under the Italian Sun are fairly slow as we are introduced to a large cast of characters and a complicated family situation. But bear with it and soon you will be fully immersed in the sights, sounds, tastes and aromas of the beautiful Umbrian countryside. The author clearly knows and loves this part of Italy, and the evocative descriptions are a large part of what makes this book so memorable.
The characters are fully rounded and believable, flaws and all, though I got a bit exasperated with Zia always answering calls from her manipulative ex, Brendon; she did not always make the best decisions where he was concerned. I particularly enjoyed reading about Harry, her mother’s old friend, and the unconventional life they had lived.
In the multi-layered plot, Sue Moorcroft skillfully weaves together the various strands into a fascinating tale of secrets and lies, hopes and dreams, and the importance of family. Zia’s relationship with Piero does not run smoothly as he veers between fulfilling his family obligations and following his dreams. With an attractive cover and a heartwarming ending, Under the Italian Sun is the perfect antidote to the restrictions we are currently living under.
Thanks to Avon and NetGalley for a digital copy to review.