I always love reading books by this author and this was a wonderful story set in Italy, filled with the importance of family bonds. A wonderful read that I loved from cover to cover from the comfort of my sun lounger

I really enjoyed this book, the sweet enemies to lovers love story, and the setting in beautiful Positano. Some of the writing was a little poor at times, but overall, it was a really sweet story. I also loved the reunification of father and daughter. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this book.

A wonderful Italian Coastal setting, a grumpy Italian, a long lost father. I love it already and I must say once I started reading, I loved it even more. What a wonderful, fun, entertaining book that will let you escape to a beautiful Italian town and villa that you won't want to leave. Love Lia and the handsome yet grumpy Raph and they made me laugh.

The wonderful descriptions within the pages of this book will make you hungry for Italian food, Italian coast and for an Italian holiday for sure. I enjoyed this book form start to finish and always enjoy books by this author as they really do make you feel happy.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

a fab book to lose yourself in and escape into another world.
i loved getting to know the characters and being immersed in the love of the salvatore family.
the perfect holiday read

A brilliant read and one I really enjoyed. The characters are loveable. The plot is one that is engaging and I found myself completely drawn into the story and enjoyed the writing style.

This is the perfect book if you are looking to escape the current cold wet UK weather. Julie's writing created a beautiful vivid picture of the Amalfi coast and contained mouthwatering descriptions of Italian food which made me want to book the next flight out there.

I loved the characters in this and enjoyed following their stories, especially Lia discovering her new family and herself. It was a super fun, quick and easy read that anyone would enjoy.

This book had some of my favorite things - the Amalfi Coast and the forced proximity trope! It was a sweet, easy read - perfect for a beach vacation. Caplin's descriptions of the setting, food, and the characters will leave you wishing you were on a plane to Italy yourself!!

I loved this instalment of Julie Carolina tour of Europe.

You really get a feel for the places that she writes about and makes you want to go.

Great story. Great family great ending. I can’t wait for the next one.

A fabulous weekend read, you lose yourself to the pages and story, Julie's passion for other countries and their cuisine shines though. A story where family is found and love is born, Totally wonderful with great little twists and turns. More!!!!

Such lovely scenery, such a beautiful place. The descriptions will take you there and it will make you feel happy in this feel-good romance novel. Perfect to read on the beach or by the pool.

Sunshine on a grey day guaranteed. Set in gorgeous surroundings this story unfolds slowly but surely. Enjoyable read with lovely characters. Perfect for curling up and losing yourself in the Amalfi sunshine.

Thank you Netgalley

A breathtaking escape to the Amalfi Coast, where romance, family secrets, and mouthwatering cuisine collide. The writing is very atmospheric and I felt transported to the gorgeous villa.
Many thanks to HarperCollins UK and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

While overall I did enjoy this one it's also the one which made me rage the most. Raph was the most irritating leading man ever, he was so ridiculously over the top with his attitude and suspicions. I literally shouted at him while listening to the audio. I adored Lia and the family thom they definitely saved this book for me.

The beautiful Amalfi coast dominates the story and takes you away to a place full of gorgeous sights and sunshine. Lia finds herself there on a curious quest to establish whether her biological father lives there, having found out in a shocking revelation. Raph is dubious about the authenticity of her claims so from the start there is friction. you do get the impression however, that Lia enjoys their verbal sparring and that there is an element of chemistry sizzling away in the background.

I enjoyed finding out that many of the characters, Lia included, were not as they appeared at first sight. You can't make assumptions about any of them and together, the cast makes for a lively bunch. Lia also has some things to sort out with the family who brought her up. She has been so confused as to where she now fits in within the family. Her relationships with her parents and her sister have taken a massive shift to the side. Family and secrets from the past form a large part of this story which is a real opportunity to escape to Italy amidst the last few weeks of Winter.
In short: interesting characters and a gorgeous setting

Julie Caplins books always transport you into a delightful setting, an interesting plot and great characters.The pretty book cover would have drawn me to this book, even if I hadn't read one of her books before. The sights and smells of the Amalfi coast draw you in, a lovely sense of family and a desire to visit!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love all of the books by this author and this one is no different. While it was slightly a different style than some of her other recent books, I loved it just the same and enjoyed the little vacation in the form of a book.

Lias life has been flipped upside down. The person she thought was her father turns out not to be and it is in fact a famous actor who lives in the Almalfe coast, and so off she goes to track him down. She has a head full of questions and a desire to know the truth. But when she gets there, there is a tenacious business manager who does not want to let her in. They are thrown together alot throughout the book and well. I'll let you figure out the rest. A good book, however predictable it was. Lia is a good character. A strong and capable young woman. Raph was a little complex alongside brooding and handsome. But you know what will happen with them in the end. Throw in alongside this chaotic family life, secrets, lovely scenic island life, food that you want to dive right into and It's a great book for the summer or to escape in your mind to a place that isn't so grey and dreary as it is here.

I am a huge Julie Caplin fan and i have read so many books by her now so this was right up my street and i couldn't wait to join the blog tour to get a sneak peak at this read and boy was it worth it. If you are after something that is like a holiday in a book, a dip in the water to refresh your reading senses then this is the one for you.

Lia has always wanted to visit the Almalfia coast but maybe not in the circumstances she finds herself in, when she discovers her father isnt her father and its actually a famous actor she throws caution tot he wind seeking answers she finds herself outside a pink villa trying to get somewhere but there is one person stopping her - The business manager who really will not give an inch.

As it actually comes to light Lia may just be telling the truth - the pair end up constantly been thrown together and in the blissful sun surrounded by gorgeous food, family and high emotions will this lead to a bit of thawing?

I absolutely loved this book. I loved Lia - her passion for her work, the culture around her, the way she immersed herself in all opportunities was wonderful. She was a strong lady and very capable of standing her ground. Raph was written just as well, a slightly more complex when you first meet him but brooding and handsome make you want to discover what made him put his guard up in the first place. Throw in a bit of chaotic family life, and gorgeous food & you really are on to a winner here.

The wonderful descriptions of the Amalfi coast, its food and sights really are brought to life in this book. Making the reader want to visit.
Lia has just found out she has a different father, and feels like an outsider within her family so sets out to meet Ernesto her biological father. Raphael is used to the stories people make up to try to meet his famous stepfather so tries to stop her, but she won’t be put off, and travels to Italy. She also needs inspiration to fulfil her artistic commission, and Raphael’s family throw them together for days out on this cultural trip. The witty banter between these two runs throughout as they try to get one over on each other. A lovely enjoyable read.

Julie Caplin is one of my go-to authors for escapist holiday fiction. I read this over a dreary January weekend, and wasn't disappointed. Lia, a notable textiles artist, has recently found out that her biological father is an Italian film star, Ernesto. She borrows a friend's apartment and workshop on the Amalfi cost to work on her latest commission, and to make contact with her father. Lia makes contact with Raphael Knight, Ernesto' manager and stepson. However, Raph has heard similar claims many times before, and refuses to believe Lia until she provides proof. Then sparks start to fly... Thank you to Netgalley for my ARC copy, this has not affected my review.