As a lover of T.A. Williams’ books, I am delighted to wish him a very happy publication day and to share my review of his latest novel, Dreaming of Verona.
The blurb:
Verona is the City of Love. But will Suzie find romance there or, like Romeo and Juliet, will it all end in tears?
When Suzie is hired to accompany spoiled, abrasive Lady Alexandra Tedburn on an all-expenses paid holiday to Italy, she fears the trip will be a disaster.
But she soon discovers there’s more to Alex than shopping and tantrums, and she’s determined to help her realise her potential – against Alex’s authoritarian father’s wishes.
As they settle in Verona, Suzie can’t stop thinking about local artist Michael, who is still mourning the tragic death of his wife. With Suzie’s future uncertain, and Michael’s past
holding him back, it seems there’s no hope for romance in the city of
star-crossed lovers… or is there?
A gorgeously uplifting and moving story, Dreaming of Verona is the perfect read for fans of Holly Martin, Tilly Tennant and Jenny Oliver.
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Canelo
My review:
I am a fan of T. A. Williams’ books, I have never been to Verona – but I LOVE Romeo and Juliet, and, of course, I have a soft spot for Labradors (I’ve yet to read a book by the author that doesn’t feature one), and so this was a must-read for me.
The characters were likeable, each with their own issues and development through the story. The setting was sumptuous. Verona is definitely on my ‘to visit’ list. The story led me on a gentle journey that I was more than happy to relax and enjoy. And there really was lots to enjoy as the pages slipped by – female friendship, self-discovery, love, loss treated with a gentle understanding, a range of interesting male leads, and more than one budding relationship.
And, as for the Labrador, I was not disappointed. Dogberry was a delight! I need to break it to my husband that I need another Labrador so I can steal the name.
Overall, it was a lovely, gentle, enjoyable read, that led me off on to an adventure in the beautiful city of Verona!
Buy the book Amazon.UK | Amazon.com
About the author:
T.A. Williams says, “I’m a man. And a pretty old man as well. I did languages at university a long time ago and then lived and worked in France and Switzerland before going to Italy for seven years as a teacher of English. My Italian wife and I then came back to the UK with our little daughter (now long-since grown up) where I ran a big English language school for many years. We now live in a sleepy little village in Devonshire. I’ve been writing almost all my life but it was only seven years ago that I finally managed to find a publisher who liked my work enough to offer me my first contract.
“The fact that I am now writing romantic comedy is something I still find hard to explain. My early books were thrillers and historical novels. Maybe it’s because there are so many horrible things happening in the world today that I feel I need to do my best to provide something to cheer my readers up. My books provide escapism to some gorgeous locations and, as a writer, I obviously have to go there in person and check them out first. I love my job…”
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Thank you, T.A. Williams, for another great read – including a Labrador! Thank you, also to Rachel of Rachel’s Random Resources, and Canelo for the advance copy of Dreaming of Verona.
My reviews are posted on Amazon UK and Goodreads. xx
