This is literally a love letter to the man Lucy loved before his death. It explains the sad irony that her youngest son, Sammy, was born after his death while she was still married. Gabe was a noted photojournalist and the 10th anniversary of his death has pushed Lucy to Rome to gether material and explore a mysterious address.

As she revisits her past, it is there that she meets her future, a doctor who is mourning his own tragic loss. Lucy is a very complicated woman who had put her life on hold, centered on her children. During this reawakening, secrets are shared and Lucy moves toward an honest future.

I have enjoyed all the Santopolo novels I’ve read and this one is especially lovely. Thank you Netgalley for this bittersweet story which I enjoyed.

Ten years after Gabe's death, Lucy finds a clue to his life that leads her to Italy. She finds the stirrings of love, as she faces decisions about her life that could change everything. It was a great follow-up to The Light We Lost.

The Love We Found by Jill Stanopolo is a beautifully written exploration of love and the enduring pull of the past. A follow up to The Light We Lost, this novel follows Lucy as she embarks on a journey to uncover a secret tied to Gabe, the love she lost nearly a decade ago. A mysterious address in Rome leads her not only to Gabe’s past but also to Dr. Dax Amstrong, a man who reignites emotions Lucy thought she’d buried. The story delves into themes of fate, choice, and the complexities of moving forward. Both captivating and bittersweet, this book is a powerful reflection on the nature of love and healing.