Review: Sweet, Romantic, Touching, Cozy
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 27, 2014
The book is fun, and romantic, and touching at moments.  The first chapter sets up the premise of the novel quickly and surely.  Anne's recent experience behind bars (she was never granted bail) adds a touching pathos to her.Through a skillful use of an alternating point-of-view, the author lets us into the minds of our two protagonists.  Many times we are even given a glimpse of their opposing takes on the same action, which I found a lovely touch.The growing attraction between the two leads is presented in a gentle way.  You will not find any of those odd descriptions that appear in some "romances" that read like direct quotes from a physiology textbook section on the "Signs of Sexual Arousal".What adds extra fun to the story is that just when you settle in for the romance, an event occurs that shakes the story and the characters up, and brings Anne and Peter closer together.As a former ex-pat who lived in Florence, Italy, I especially enjoyed the asides from Peter concerning gossipy Florence.The romance brought me into the story, then the mystery element of the story carried me to the exciting climax of the book, and I was rewarded with a sweet, romantic ending.  If that is the kind of book you enjoy, then I recommend you try A New Life.Read the full review at Italophile Book Reviews[...]