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!

Goodness I loved this book! I love Italy but this is a region I was not aware of. I loved the characters, the storyline, the setting everything about it. A beautiful story ❤ I’ve not read this authors work before but look forward to reading more in the future.

I’m truly a little confused by this book. I wanted to love it. I really did but the writing felt choppy, the characters had little depth.

I loved that it took place in Italy and wanted more imagery for sure. When the author did describe the location, it was beautifully written!

I liked the side characters more than I liked the main ones and that’s because I felt they lacked depth in their growth. It kind of just happens and that’s that. We also didn’t even find out if Jules B&B sold. Like did that ever get taken care of?

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange of an honest review.

A story in Italy? I have to read it! Leonie Mack writes very beautifully, I liked the book and I really enjoyed Alex & Jules.

The Italian vibes of the book were beautiful ❤️ felt like visiting Italy in one sitting!!! Extremely beautiful book
The romance between Julia and Alex was beautiful
The way Julia character develops is lovely💖💖✨
Definitely recommended!!

This book was an absolute joy to read.

The characters were fantastic, the setting of the story was brought to life beautifully, and the plot was engaging.... one moment you are laughing and the next you are swooning.

A delightful read

A book set in Italy? Sign me up!

Overall, I liked this book. I liked the evolution of Jules, as she realizes she can do things without her ex, and to feel more confident in a new country.

I liked her relationship with Alex, and how it evolved from a random one off to something more.

I also loved all of the Italian family/culture vibes. That to me was so well done.

Leonie Mack always writes such beautifully descriptive settings and this story had an absolute stunning one.
I was instantly whisked off to gorgeous Italy in the autumn, I really enjoyed the rural scenes she created when Jules finds herself working on a farm, helping with the olive harvest.
Jules is running away from a doomed relationship that saw her left in a country far from home. She comes across Alex, who also was struggling with lost love and together they begin to connect and share their stories.
It was brilliant to see their connection grow and how they supported each other, overcoming their past relationships and to become friends and more.
Jules really needed an opportunity to sort her life out and Alex gave her that chance, and she lifted his spirits too, allowing him to move on from his tragic past.
This was a charming and heartwarming story that warmed my heart as I read, just like the Italian sunshine in the story does. ☀️