I am delighted to be featuring Daisy James' Christmas Secrets at Villa Limoncello today. This is the third in the Tuscan Dreams series and I loved the first two visits to the vineyard in Tuscany.
Escape to Villa Limoncello… where dreams come true in the
most unexpected ways.
With Christmas around the corner, Izzie Jenkins is ready to
kickstart the new ‘Snowflakes and Christmas Cakes’ course at Villa Limoncello
with chef and business partner, Luca Castelotti.
However, secrets are stirring with their latest guests and
when nasty accidents keep befalling the group it looks like Izzie will have to
turn detective once more to protect the Villa’s fledgling reputation. On top of
all this, Izzie’s been offered the job of a lifetime – back home in Cornwall.
Will she be coming home for Christmas, or will Tuscany work its magic to keep
her at Villa Limoncello with Luca?
My Thoughts
The beautiful setting in Tuscany has dominated all three of the novels in the Tuscan Dreams series and certainly has given the stories an idyllic atmosphere. You can really visualise Luca's villa and it fabulous vineyard. When you add to that all the excitement and sparkle of Christmas, then you get a brilliant, festive read. Izzie is such a likeable character and although I did get frustrated with her and Luca at times, you are willing her to make the right choices throughout.
I loved the mixture of Christmas crafts and seasonal recipes which are showcased at the villa. The guests who are spending the week on the course add to the interest and are a good source of humour at times. Some, of course, have their own secrets to uncover and there is a surprise towards the end. This is a warm, uplifting read which wraps around you and invites you in. The whole series is certainly worth a read.
In short: Festive fun in Tuscany.
About the Author
Daisy James is a Yorkshire girl transplanted to the north
east of England. She loves writing stories with strong heroines and
swift-flowing plotlines. When not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green
summerhouse (garden shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling
sugar and edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of
something pink and fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea - china plates
and teacups are a must.
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A huge thank you for your lovely review, Pamela. So thrilled you enjoyed your trip to gorgeous Italy in the wintertime! Love Daisy xx
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