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Love in Tuscany

An Italian summer with her best friend's brother
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She promised she wouldn't fall for her best friend's brother. But a summer in Italy might change everything... Out of all her friends, Rose is the 'single' one. She isn't lucky in love; in fact, she's the opposite. So, when her best friend Katie decides to... Read More
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A summer in Italy is about to change everything

Whisked away to her best friend's brother's Italian ranch, Rose is shocked to find that shy Thomas has become a charming cowboy. Left alone together, Rose confronts her fear of horses-and her growing attraction to the man who could mend her heart.

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She promised she wouldn't fall for her best friend's brother. But a summer in Italy might change everything...

Out of all her friends, Rose is the 'single' one. She isn't lucky in love; in fact, she's the opposite. So, when her best friend Katie decides to whisk her away for a few weeks of sun and relaxation, of course, she says yes.

There's only one problem - they're off to visit Katie's brother, Thomas, at his magnificent Italian ranch. And Rose is petrified of horses.

Deep in the Tuscan countryside, Rose leaves her mundane accounting job behind and begins to settle into life on the ranch. It is just as beautiful as she expected, but she is shocked to discover how much Thomas has changed; the shy teenager she used to know has morphed into a handsome cowboy with a dazzling smile, and she knows she's going to find it hard to keep her cool around him.

When Katie is unexpectedly called home for an emergency, Rose is left alone with Thomas. As she helps him care for a pregnant mare, she faces her fears and begins to see herselfβ€”and Thomasβ€”in a new light.

But as her feelings deepen, Rose must decide if she's ready to trust her heart again. Is Thomas as wonderful as he seems, or is she risking it all for another heartbreak?

Set against the stunning backdrop of Tuscany, Love in Tuscany is a sweet, uplifting romance about second chances, self-discovery, and a love worth taking a chance on. Perfect for fans of cozy, feel-good love stories with a guaranteed happy-ever-after.

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Praise for True Love Travels:

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… From the beginning, I was totally invested in Rose and Thomas' love story.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Wow! Another amazing story by this talented author!

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… I loved reading this and was wishing it had another 100 pages to get lost in.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… A nice romantic novel.

β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… Very easy to get absorbed in and take you away from the everyday stresses of life.

Series: True Love Travels

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  • Love in Tuscany
    She promised she wouldn't fall for her best friend's brother. But a summer in Italy might change everything... Out of all her friends, Rose is the 'single' one. She isn't lucky in love; in fact, she's the opposite. So, when her best friend Katie decides to whisk her away for a few weeks of sun and relaxation, of course, she...
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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781036702359

Publisher: Vinci Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 August 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vinci Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 172

About the Author

Poppy Pennington-Smith writes atmospheric contemporary romance novels with strong themes of friendship and family. If you love clean, adventurous, romantic stories with humour and happy endings, you will love Poppy's True Love Travels series - books where heroines jump out of their comfort zone and pursue what they really want - and the Heart of the Hills ranch series. Poppy has always been a romantic at heart. A sucker for a happy ending, she loves writing books that give you a warm, fuzzy feeling. When she's not running around after Mr. P and Mini P, Poppy can be found drinking coffee from a Frida Kahlo mug, cuddled up in a mustard yellow blanket, watching the garden from her writing shed. Poppy's dream-come-true is talking to readers who enjoy her books. So email, tweet, and message to let her know what you think of them.

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