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Moonlight Over the Cinque Terre

A heartwarming, second-chance, holiday romance
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Moonlight Over the Cinque Terre is a story of moonlight, memories, and second chances—a sweet and wholesome romance set against the stunning backdrop of Italy's Cinque Terre. When a moonlit night in Italy reignites a lost love, destiny intervenes. With only six days left before flying... Read More
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Sometimes people are destined to return to each other

It starts with an accidental reunion on a warm Italian night. Drawn back into the orbit of her young love, Raphaël, Sarah Peterson finds herself with a second chance. The moon is bright, tensions are high, and an unexpected visitor threatens their fragile new beginnings.

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Moonlight Over the Cinque Terre is a story of moonlight, memories, and second chances—a sweet and wholesome romance set against the stunning backdrop of Italy's Cinque Terre.

When a moonlit night in Italy reignites a lost love, destiny intervenes. With only six days left before flying home to Canada, Sarah Peterson intends to make the most of every moment of her visit to Italy's Cinque Terre. That's when Raphaël, the lost love from her youth and the last person she ever expects to meet again, crosses her path, stirring up old feelings.

The silvery moon, shimmering over the Ligurian Sea, casts a magical spell over them. Yet just when it seems like things are going well, Sarah is faced with an impossible question by an unexpected visitor. Unforeseen circumstances arise, and malicious plots are revealed as they struggle to survive this tumultuous test of love and forgiveness.

Will Sarah and Raphaël surmount these obstacles, or will their second chance at love be lost forever?

Moonlight Over the Cinque Terre is the third book in the Chateau de Belliveau series. A captivating tale of lost love, rekindled passion, and the power of forgiveness, set against the breathtaking beauty of Italy's rugged coastline.

Praise for the Chateau de Belliveau series:

★★★★★ I didn't want to finish this book. I smiled so many times. I was sad to see it end.

★★★★★ Wonderful light and breezy romance that keeps you turning the pages.

★★★★★ The descriptions of the location—Italy's Cinque Terre—might have you calling your travel agent. Thoroughly enjoyable!

★★★★★ Wonderful description of Cinque Terre. It was romance, suspense and I loved it.

★★★★★ I really enjoyed this book. Read and enjoy.

★★★★★ I read it all in one day, looking forward to the next book.

★★★★★ Loved the travel, great descriptions of the area and beauty, and the story kept my attention so much that I read it in an afternoon!

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781036702878

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 242

About the Author

I specialize in crafting delightful tales of sweet, destination romance and epic fantasy. My days are also filled with educating young minds and navigating the open roads, as I carry a license to drive anything on wheels (with or without my signature stilettoes and lipstick).

I grew up and still reside on the family farm near Marshall, Saskatchewan, Canada. We raise Charolais cattle and gophers (the latter being purely coincidental and highly unappreciated). Though I love the Canadian countryside, my passions lie in exploring new destinations and writing. That's why you'll find enchanting locations woven through my work.

Each romance is set in an exotic location we all would love to visit. This allows my readers to journey alongside relatable characters as their ordinary lives transform into extraordinary adventures. With twists and turns along the way, there's never a dull moment-but always a happy ending.

I also delve into the realm of fantasy. From the time I was a child (hundreds of years ago), I've been enamoured with magical worlds and fantastical creatures. There was nothing so wonderful as to flee my mundane life and find myself in Middle Earth or Narnia, transported into other worlds. This translated into a lifelong dream to write those same sorts of tales.

Thankfully, it came true.

My home is shared with three feline friends, because no self-respecting author can go without at least one. I take great pride in my four children who are making their own mark on the world. When not lost in the pages of a book or tapping away at another novel, you can find me shoveling endless amounts of snow, creating decadent desserts, or strumming my guitar and singing folk songs (not necessarily in that order, since shovelling does tend to work off a large caloric intake).

With each new book I write, you are invited to step into my world and embark upon a new adventure. And don't be surprised if you spot me feverishly tapping out another novel. It's just the magic of storytelling taking hold once again...

Happy reading!

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