I really struggled with this one. I just wasn't hooked at any point. The writing was good, the characters were fine I just didn't care? Perhaps a book I need to read at another time!

Wonderful story, great character development, great writing! Highly recommend this book. I thoroughly enjoyed it

This was my first novel by Leonie Mack and it was an enjoyable read. Jules and Alex were great characters and I loved the backdrop of Italy. I also enjoyed their furry Dog and cat companions. It wasn't your typical romance as it kept you on your toes with whether or not they would eventually end up together. I would recommend giving it a read.

I was completely captivated by Jules and Alex's story—their past, present, and uncertain future. Third-person POVs don’t always resonate with me, but this book handled it masterfully, making every moment feel deeply personal and immersive.

The emotions in this story hit hard. It made me smile through tears more times than I can count. The author did an incredible job portraying a man burdened by profound pain and guilt, torn between wanting to embrace life and being trapped in a fog of self-doubt and torment.

Their dynamic was both heartwarming and frustrating—open and honest one moment, yet riddled with miscommunication the next. That duality made their journey all the more compelling. This book was achingly beautiful, a perfect blend of heartbreak and hope, and it left a lasting impression on me.

Julia has been living with her ex in Italy for a year since they split. Needing to get out but with no funds to do so she seeks work on a farm to save some money to get back home to Australia.

She is soon charmed by the town the farm is in & the local community welcome her with open arms.

Sworn off love what happens when she meets Alex??

I was excited to read this as I have family roots in the Italian countryside. This was a cute read that ticked the easy read boxes.

3.5🌟

Continuing my reading adventure in #italy I picked this @netgalley read and enjoyed learning about a new city I haven’t visited. This is a ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3.5) romance read for those who love Italy. 📚📚📚 #netgalley #netgalleyarc #my2024readingchallenge #bookstagram #initalyforlove

I have never read anything by this author, but I will be looking out for other books they write in the future. I really enjoyed the story as well as the pacing of the story.

What a charming and escapist read this was.

I was enchanted by the small corner of Italy that Jules has run to to lick her wounds and wait for her passport to arrive.

It is a small town on the border of multiple countries, and has a really close knit community, one that at times Alex really despairs of.

What is meant to be a one night stand, after circumstances and would be matchmakers took over, turns into something more. But neither are looking for love.

I really felt for Jules and Alex at times, while also being fascinated with various details about accordions.

I felt completely transported and could definitely see everything play out, Another incredibly enjoyable book from Leonie Mack.

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

In this charming summer Italian romance, readers join Julia Volpe one year post-break-up but only recently not living with her ex as she has to restart her life and figure out what happens next. Having sworn off love and lacking both money and a passport, Julia and her ex Luca are trying to sell their B&B project when she decides to move to an olive farm to work and earn the money to get back home. With a beautiful new residence at Cividale del Friuli, an ancient and charming Italian town along the Natsione River, Julia tries to not get attached, but the locals, and the broodingly handsome Alex, are certainly making things difficult. With a host of heartwarming and charming characters and an incredibly detailed and beautiful Italian location, readers will also struggle to not fall in love with the people of Cividale del Friuli. Julia is a funny and relatable romance protagonist, and her interactions with other characters and the obstacles life has placed in her way add some fun elements and emotions to this brilliant summer romance novel. The characters are the star of the show, with the setting a close second, and readers will love escaping to Cividale del Friuli when they pick up this novel.

This book was just an ok read for me. I didn’t have the connection to them as well as I thought that I would have. Their were some times the story seemed to drag on for that I had to DNF this read.

I absolutely loved this book. It is the first time I have read anything from this author, and I enjoyed every minute of it. The author did an amazing job with the setting, characters, and plot line of the story. I highly recommend this book. I can't wait for more from this author.

Thank you Net Galley ARC and Boldwood Books

I absolutely adore so many books that take place in Italy, and this has definitely been added to my list.

In Italy for Love paints the most gorgeous picture of Italy, and I just found myself becoming so immersed in the story due to the description of the setting. Our main characters Alex and Jules were very likeable, and I was really rooting for them.

I’m very excited to see what Leonie Mack releases next!

Thank you so much to Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the arc. 🫶🏻

I read this book while I traveled to Italy at the end of October. Was the perfect read for my vacation. Beautiful.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was such a cozy, delightful book. I loved it so much!

A pretty decent escapist romance. Lots of flowing descriptions of Italy and small village life. Fun side characters and a lot of nosy neighbors. Story includes a cute cat and a dog. The ending was a little underwhelming after the story itself but it worked out ok.

This book was just okay for me. I didn't feel a strong connection to the characters and their building romance. It didn't seem very believable. I didn't want to finish it, but I'm glad that I hung on because the ending was more enjoyable. The last several chapters were really sweet and hopeful.

Thank you to Netgalley, Leonie Mack and Boldwood Books for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

In Italy For Love is a delight. The characters are lovable, the city is breathtaking and the plot is hilarious.! Leonie Mack puts her main character into an interesting situation that causes an epic rom-com meet cute! This romance has something for every reader to enjoy! I look forward to reading this physically and seeing it in stores.

I ended up DNFing at 30%. I just struggled to really get into the book and hadn’t really fallen in love with any of the characters. I did enjoy the writing style and overall concept of the plot, it just wasn’t for me. I would be interested in trying other books by this author though!

In Italy for Love by Leonie Mack was an amazing read!! If you like forced proximity, one night stand, roommates to lovers, damaged MCs, book that take place in Italy then you will love this book!!

Jules moved to Italy for her now ex-boyfriend and is trying to back to Australia. Due to issues with her passport and low funds, she’s stuck in Italy for a few more weeks. She gets a job on a farm in Cividale, in exchange for room and board. She meets Alex and they have a one night stand never expecting to see each other again. Only to run into each other on the farm where she now works.

Mack did such an amazing job with this story. I literally wanted to read this book because it takes place in Italy, my dream vacation. She did such a great job with the storyline and plot. The descriptions of the places in Italy the villages, the farms, and the countryside were amazing. I thought the characters of Alex and Jules were so well written along with her meddling family. I cannot recommend this book enough. I loved it!! Thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts and opinions.

Julia finds herself in the tatters of a whirlwind relationship that brought her to Italy. After it falls apart and she is without a valid passport, she finds herself (and her adorable dog) trying get as far away from her ex while staying in Italy to sort out her papers. Cue the small town of Cividale del Friuli on the border of Austria and Croatia. She bumps into a local with a slightly mysterious past, and what starts off as a friendly drink, ends in so much more.

I absolutely loved this book!! The characters were so lovable and flawed in the best way. The setting absolutely came to life in the writing, and I felt the urge to go and visit multiple times throughout reading the book. I love that it was deeper than a regular romance book, with so many layers to each character, as well as the sweetest cast of characters in the small town. (and I loved learning about Friulian culture too!)

It definitely felt drawn out in certain parts and started a little slow, but in general, this book was fantastic and I highly recommend to anyone looking for a deeper romance novel. I can't wait to read more of this author's work!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!