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Really enjoyed this book. Great plot and engaging, believe characters. I was drawn right into the story. Would definitely recommend.

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With everyone around me thinking about Italy as a holiday destination this year I found myself flicking through my Kindle, looking for one of my many Italian reads. As a bit of background I have more than half of T A Williams books on my Kindle. Actually, something that will probably show you more how much of a fan I am is that I am narrating this through my phone and the words T A Williams came without me having to do any editing!

I read this book quite a while ago but at the time what's grappling with whether I could write reviews anymore. And so I decided to reread remembering how much I adored the scenery, the setting, the premise, the wonderful wonderful relationships, Bee herself and the word mastery, descriptions and facts that never fail to blow me away. And of course look out for the dog!!! Beyond beyond recommended!

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Unfortunately, I have not been able to read and review this book.

After losing and replacing my broken Kindle and getting a new phone I was unable to download the title again for review as it was no longer available on Netgalley.

I’m really sorry about this and hope that it won’t affect you allowing me to read and review your titles in the future.

Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.
Natalie.

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A lovely feel good tale that leaves you too Dreaming of Tuscany.
As we follow the story of Bee and her recovery from an accident on a film set, we also discover the beauty of Tuscany through the authors eyes.
As feel good books go this one is just what you need to get you planning a holiday full of wine, sun and love on a vineyard where life has it's own pace.

Thank you to the publishers and Netgalley for a free copy in exchange for a honest review.

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There is absolutely nothing better in life than sitting down to devour a new T.A. Williams book and this is no exception to this rule.

From the setting to the characters, there's nothing not to love. A gorgeous Tuscan villa and budding friendship between Bree and Mimi.

A perfect holiday read!

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TA Williams always does a brilliant job of writing beautiful and vivid settings and fun characters that make his books a delight to read. I quite liked this one and can’t wait to read the next.

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Today I bring you another of T. A. Williams’ Dreaming Of… series! I’ll admit right away that this is a review full of praise, because I love this series of novels which are set in a variety of Italian and French locations and are the very definition of escapism.

In these uncertain times of doom and gloom, to pick up a novel that is full of sunshine is very welcome indeed and Dreaming of Tuscany certainly fills the brief!

I think what I like most about these books is that the main characters, although set down in unusual situations, are just ordinary women. In this book, Bee is highly relatable and is a clever, educated woman who is making opportunities for herself in her chosen career.

Although the situation that puts Bee in an Italian villa with a Hollywood actress is unconventional, it’s easy to roll with it as the book is written with such charm.

You can tell when you read any of his books that T. A. Williams (Trevor) knows what he’s talking about as he paints the scenes in the towns, villages and countryside of Tuscany so vividly that it brings it all to life as you read. Having travelled in that area many years ago, there was plenty that I recognised.

One tip when reading these books is to look out for the Black Lab – there’s always one in there and they all have unique characters but always, always, have a deep love of food!

This book, and the others in the series, are definitely recommended – there’s a new one coming out early next year, so I’m looking forward to it already…

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I was drawn into this book right from the start and couldn't put it down. A lovely story of friendship, family rifts, acceptance, new beginnings and romance. I really liked all of the characters, particularly Romeo - a beautiful labrador. The story has the inevitable ups and downs which all reach a very satisfactory conclusion. The descriptions of Tuscany transport you to the beautiful Italian countryside.

A lovely easy read which I recommend for a holiday or cosy afternoon on the sofa.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review

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I do love T.A. Williams books! Another wonderful read!!!

**OMG! I cannot believe that these reviews haven't been done! I am so sorry they are so late!!!**

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Of the 3 "Dreaming of..." romances I've read, this was my least favorite, but still a good read. I think it was just that the setting wasn't described as vividly as in the Florence or Rome novels. And, I found the main characters (Bee and Luca) just a bit too flat. But, some of the other characters, particularly the actress and the reclusive man, were interesting. Still, would be a good "beach book" to read while on vacation!

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A new TA Williams book is always a complete delight. He transports you to wonderful destinations where you can imagine yourself part of the scenery. Tuscany is joining my bucket list- as do most of the setting from TA Williams books. He has such a magnificent way of describing the settings of his books so well that you feel as though you have taken a holiday somewhere fantastic.
Bee and Mimi are involved in an incident on a film set and are sent to a beautiful sounding villa in Tuscany to recover. Bee is a historian and Mimi one of the stars from the film. Bee has her work cut out trying to get Mimi to join in at the villa. Bee slowly starts to build her strength walking the black Lab around the villa grounds and you really wish you were there taking in the sights and smells of the countryside.
I was totally lost in this book and could happily have carried on reading for hours!

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This book was an easy read as not a lot happens. Bee, an English History lecturer, suffers a disfiguring accident whilst in Italy and moves to a remote villa in the Tuscan countryside to recuperate, along with a famous Hollywood actress who was also in the accident. I think that if the book had been longer, there would have been an opportunity to develop the characters.

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I loved the beautiful Italian setting as well as the sweet, well-written romance. Great read!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

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As always with this author this book was great. Lovely location as always nice characters and easy to read. Flows so well and once you start you cannot put it down

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I absolutely love all of T.A.Williams's books. It was another 5/5! This book was set in Tuscany, the picturesque descriptions of the food, the countryside, the Italians just made me fall in love all over again! It is a feel good romantic comedy book, where a woman finds herself, and finds love.

Thanks to NetGalley forr the opportunity to read and review this amazing book. xo

#netgalley #dreamingoftuscany

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Dreaming of Tuscany has me dreaming of booking a flight to Florence and renting a hillside villa in Tuscany for the summer.

I received this #ARC from #NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.

T.A. Williams has written another great story about finding love and friendships when life throws a wrench in your plans. Characters Bee and Mimi are seriously injured on set while filming a movie in Tuscany. While recuperating from their injuries the two women spend their holiday living in a hillside villa.

"Girl falls in love while on holiday" is one of my favorite storylines, especially when set in a place that I love or dream of traveling to. Tuscany creates the perfect backdrop for the characters, Bee and Mimi to find new love and new friendships.

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I loved this story!

I thought that it was a lovely heart-warming story.

The detail was very good, I loved the location and I could almost feel the sun- the author's writing style suits this genre, and this story very well indeed.

I thought that the characters worked very well together and I loved the flow of the story and I happily read it in just a few hours

Five stars from me for this one, very highly recommended!!

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This was a really pleasant read which had such good descriptions of the scenery and country that it made me wish I was in Tuscany. The characters were endearing and I liked how different the girls were yet their friendship was still able to naturally progress. It was a heartwarming read which I highly recommend.

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When Bee wakes up from a coma in hospital after an accident on stage she finds she has suffered burns and the the other person injured is the A Lister lead actress Mimi. The company wants them to recover away from the limelight so they find themselves in a stunning villa in Tuscany well away from the bright lights....... but how will the recuperation go and how will Bee get on with Mimi, who has a reputation for being standoffish?

Another lovely book by this author, beautiful setting, great characters and of course the trademark black lab, Romeo, to steal the show...... what more could you want!

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If the drudgery of winter is getting you down and you need an escape, then look no further than ‘Dreaming of Tuscany’. As with all his books, T A Williams transports you to the heart of the location, painting a picture of the scene in the reader’s imagination, introducing them to the sights, tastes and sounds, in this case, of the beautiful Tuscan countryside.
Bee is an endearing character from the outset, although she is in danger of being upstaged throughout by Romeo, the adorable black Labrador who, not only allays her fear of large dogs, but is instrumental in shaping her journey in Italy. Add a potentially temperamental Hollywood star and the prospect of a romantic interest into the mix and you have all the essential elements for a great read!
With thanks to the author and Canelo publishing for my ARC of the book.

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