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I adored this book! I am always looking for fiction books about travel and they are hard to find but this one checked all the boxes I look for! The setting of Tuscany but especially the town of Tuttoscano and the olive farm where the main character, Summer, stays were all described so wonderfully, in just enough detail to understand why she feels a connection to this place. The tension between Summer and Lorenzo was top tier. Their connection and desire was believable and the build up was so well done and satisfying! I loved the whole Rossi family taking Summer in, even the stray cat, and how she feels surrounded by people who love and support her for the first time after being raised by her single, and often absent, teen mom. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves found family, journeys of self discovery and learning how to put yourself first for once or simply to anyone looking for an escape to Italy.

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I really loved this book. It was extremely well written. The romance is on point. I loved the characters so much. There was a lot of chemistry. This book is emotional and pulls at your heart strings.

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"Lost in Tuscany" by Sophie Sinclair is an absolute gem of a novel that swept me off my feet. Summer Andrews, a relatable and endearing protagonist, finds herself on an unexpected adventure after a drunken booking leads her to a singles-only bike tour through Tuscany. What starts as a comedy of errors quickly evolves into a heartwarming and beautifully told story of self-discovery, love, and family.

Summer's journey from a predictable life in the States to embracing the unpredictability of her new surroundings is wonderfully crafted. Lorenzo is the quintessential charming Italian hero, while Nonna Rossi steals the show with her mix of sternness and warmth. What I loved most about "Lost in Tuscany" is its ability to blend lighthearted, laugh-out-loud moments with deeper, more poignant themes of self-worth, duty, and the search for happiness. Summer's internal struggle and her ultimate choice between duty and following her heart are handled with grace and sensitivity, making her journey all the more compelling.

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

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I was in the mood for a cutesy small town romance and this one checked all the boxes and more!!! Small town romance set in Italy?? perfection!

Summer feels lost in her life and ends up drunkenly booking a trip to Italy to try and find what’s missing in her life, little does she know that in that little trip of hers she will not only find herself, but the family she was missing all along.

This book was amazing for just stepping away from reality and bit and getting transported to the olive farms in Tuscany, Sophie Sinclair described the settings with such detail that the whole book felt like a movie. It was the perfect combination between romance, humor and spice, loved every second ♥️

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Thank you NetGalley and 𝘉𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘴𝘎𝘰𝘚𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 for a copy of “Lost In Tuscany” by Sophie Sinclair. This non spoilers review is of my own honest opinion.

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If I have a midlife crisis, make it Italian. Summer is on her singles bike tour in Italy that she books while drunk (relatable). After a biking accident (and a hot Italian doctor), Summer finds herself on Nonna Rossi’s doorstep. She soon starts working for the family Olive farm and falling in love with Italy (and her boss). I feel like Nonna is the true star of this book. She is so charming and a bit scary! This book made me laugh, cry and crave Italian food. Sophie Sinclair wrote such heartwarming book, I imagine I'll be reaching for this in physical form to annotate all my favorite bits.

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Cute light easy read that makes you wanna get lost in Tuscany

Summer is looking for love when she drunkingly signs up for bike ride around Tuscany. However her trip abruptly ends and she ends up on Rossi olive oil farm

Thank you NetGalley for the arc

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I chose to read this book because the title reminded me of the movie "Under the Tuscan Sun." Little did I know, the Mian character loves the movie.

At first, it was cute, then it was sweet, then sexy, and finally, it was beautiful.

I rarely rate things five stars, but I truly loved this book. It had the right amount of spice with the right amount of romance.

I especially loved reading it while listening to my favourite vintage Italian summer playlist I always listen to when my husband cooks pasta.

The two main characters were both likeable, the only character who slightly annoyed me was the mom and best friend, but they were flawed like real people and both redeem themselves.

This was such a good love story and I don't know how another book will top it this year.

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Summer is bored with her life and after watching "Under the Tuscan Sky" she books a bicycle tour in Italy. Her life at home is complicated with her helpless, alcoholic mother always popping up, but she goes on the tour regardless. After being injured on the bike tour she ends up deciding on staying awhile and finds a job at an olive ranch. There she meets Lorenzo. Lorenzo is smitten from the start but tries to keep away, but can't. They grow closer and enjoy spending more time together until Summer is pulled back home by her mother having an accident. This was pretty good. It was slow to start for me and I almost DNF, but picked up as I went on.

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I absolutely ate this book up! The family dynamic, the humor, the LOCATION, & the adventure! Summer was relatable & I resonated with her character in ways I didn’t expect!

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I loved this book so much! And the cover is absolutely beautiful! This book made me feel like I was in Italy. And the romance was perfect!

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Fab read and setting. Summer makes a drunken booking for a cycling holiday in Tuscany that will change her life, but will she take a chance when she has ties back home in the states still?

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This was so good! Took me back to my days living in Italy. I loved all the Italian banter, the setting which felt like another character and all the friendships made.

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Just finished Lost in Tuscany by Sophie Sinclair, and wow, what a delightful escape! The beautiful descriptions of Tuscany made me feel like I was there, wandering through charming villages and vineyards. I absolutely loved the characters! They were well-developed and relatable, making the story even more engaging. The romance was swoon-worthy and perfectly paced, with just the right amount of tension and sweetness. The plot kept me hooked from start to finish with its mix of romance and adventure.

If you’re looking for a book that transports you to a dreamy Italian getaway, this one’s for you. It’s perfect for a summer read or whenever you need a little escape.

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I am very excited to be reading this book! My full review to follow.
Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

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This is such a perfect summer read that wisps you away to the beautiful countryside in Italy. Between the Italian language, the scenery, the pizza and pasta the author transport s you there. OHHHH what an escape, SIGH!
Add in the sweet love story, I mean who wouldn’t want to be swooned by a handsome Italian Stallion. (Another SIGH)
I love the way Sophie Sinclair uses humor that actually made me smile and giggle a bit. There was romance, laughter, issues with alcoholism along with Summer (the main character) finding a sense of family. This story is a feel good Happily Ever After that I fell in love with.
This was my first novel by Sophie Sinclair and she has me sold. I will definitely be reading more from her..
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC and thank you to Sophie for filling my last few days dreaming of returning to Italy.

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An easy read that would be great for summer. I always love an Italian setting so it had the perfect atmosphere, the story is funny and heartwarming and the characters are sweet. There is a nice balance of humour, romance and found family

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A cute summer romance that flew by! Summer books a Tucson bike ride after a horribly bad date and ends up staying the full summer. It’s very Under The Tucson Sun, and a feel good, happy, predictable book. It was just a great story, the drama not overly done and I love the ending!

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Take me away to Tuscany in this five-star read. I have done many a drunken click and then woken the next morning, never a holiday, but never say never, there is a certain lemon festival, or even an olive festival if I can find one that may push me over the edge. Find your passion for Italian olives and love in this amazing story that sweeps you up and reads as smoothly as the most delicious olive oil. This story will wrap you up into the pages and have you booking a peloton class in no time. Or even looking at a new bathroom suite, as a certain sales man has a wonderful story to come I hope.

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Summer Andrews starts her adventures in Tuscany on a group bicycle trip that comes to an end when she injures her hand in an accident. Not ready to go home, she finds a job and housing at an olive farm. While Summer started her trip trying to escape from her life, she ends up finding love, family and happiness. I liked experiencing Tuscany through Summer's experiences and found myself rooting for her. This is a perfect summer read.

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Such a fun, sweet, beach read.

This story takes place in what I would like to say a sort of Eat, Pray, Love, situation. Summer knows something is not complete in her life and she books a singles only bike tour while drunk (also, she is my spirit animal for this, because this is awesome). Not only does she go to the tour, but she gets injured and then decides to stay longer in this sweet little town.

Does Summer find what is missing from her life? Will she pedal off into the sunset with her happily ever after?

These characters give you all the feels, and it was such a great plot and story. Definitely makes you want to book a trip to a foreign country for your own version of this novel.

Perfect beach read, book club, or just because you want a good feel good read.

Thank you NetGalley and Sophie Sinclair for my E-ARC.

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