I loved this one so much, it grabbed me from page one and I fell into the story as I visited Venice and met four woman, woman who had issues that were playing on their minds, problems that had to be sorted, will they get there? Come along and meet these woman and the other fabulous characters and a sinking Venice, this story has everything that is sure to keep the reader turning the pages.

Signora Loretta Bianchi is the owner of Hotel II Cuore a boutique Hotel in the heart of Venice, she is also a famed and popular cook, married to Alberto for thirty years and the mother of twins Rocco and Marina, but when someone from her past arrives in Venice during the twelve Days of Christmas Loretta must make a decision, will it be the right one?

Sophie is Australian and writes for a Foodie Magazine and is on assignment for the famous restaurant at the hotel but when she arrives there is mayhem and she steps in to help rather than return home, she does not want to be with her mother over Christmas this year, but her time in Venice not only brings to light the dangerous water levels of the town it also is opening her heart to handsome Rocco but he comes with problem that she may not cope with.

Elena’s world in sinking just like Venice as she returns to her hometown from Australia where she is living with her Australian Doctor Christian for her Papa’s funeral, she has made a big decision she must run, leave her husband, but what will it cost her and others to do so?

Gayle is on holiday from America with her husband Mike she is a grandmother and very religious, but there are problems with her family back home and she is stressed but then her caring heart may put them in danger, how will things turn out for Gayle and her family?

This story not only takes in the problems Venice is having but it brings together these four woman and shows what they can do when they open up to each other, the strength to help one another when times are hard, this is a brilliant story and one that I highly recommend. I loved visiting Venice and meeting these woman and getting to know the city, the food, the descriptions took me there from my armchair, a must read.

Thank you Tess Woods for such an awesome story, so many emotions, tears and smiles from this reader, I can’t praise it enough.

My thanks to Penguin Random House AU and Netgalley for my copy to read and review.

Another absolute winner by one of my favourite authors Tess Woods . The Venice Hotel is a wonderful novel . As with Tess's other novels it's character driven and touches on a lot of social issues without preaching.

Told in 4 voices of 4 very different women the story is set in Venice over a 10 day period .

I was so invested in all the characters , even the ones I didn't like ! A fantastic read .

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin for and ARC to read and review .

Now I do love a good book by Tess Woods and I really enjoyed this book and once I got started I just couldn't stop reading. And although quite a long book/read it didn't feel it as I got so immersed in it I felt I was there, with the women in this story, ion this beautiful setting.

Four women come together in the Venice Hotel in ways they never thought they would. There are plenty of secrets, lots of intrigue and the perfect setting. There is plenty of drama and intrigue, moments of tension and emotion which will keep you glued to the pages of this book. The characters are perfectly crafted to fit so well within this story. The setting is so real you feel as if you are there. The writing is flawless.

There is no way you cannot fall in love with the women in this book and the story itself. It is a true gem of a read.

Thank you NetGalley and Penguin Random House Australia for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.