A Rosie Life In Italy 2 What Have We Done

An hilarious, laugh out loud, real midlife adventure about a quick decision to pack up and move to Italy, to follow the dream of renovating a derelict villa. Over 900 reviews averaging 4.6 star with online retailers.

A stand alone read. Book 2 in a laugh out loud, real midlife adventure about an Irish woman following the dream of renovating a 22 roomed derelict villa in Italy. Over 650 reviews averaging 4.5 star with online retailers.

"What do you do when your kids grow up and you are having a midlife crisis during a global pandemic? You buy a 22-room derelict villa in Italy while grocery shopping of course. Well, that is what Rosie did. Buying the house was an accident, she only went out for bananas and wine. In book two of this series, Rosie embarks on renovating her 22-room 'new' home in Italy with a non-negotiable move-in date of Christmas Eve and a translation app as her project manager. Surrounded by a cast of interesting characters, the non-Italian-speaking Irish woman learns the Italian way of life and house renovating in the new country she wants to call home. But with no heating, windows disappearing, mystery holes in the garden, water flooding the stairs, a business destroyed by the pandemic and with a move-in date that seems more laughable than doable, Rosie begins to question if she was crazy to let her fabulous midlife crisis dream run away with itself."-- Page [4] of cover.

What would happen if Jane Austen's NORTHANGER ABBEY was set in the twenty-first century? Caitlin Morland has always craved excitement but knows she'll never find it with her boring family. When she wins an art scholarship to the famous Mulberry Court College, she is delighted to find herself adopted by the popular Izzy Thorpe and her mates, Summer and Bianca. Swept up in a flurry of parties and revelations on holiday with Summer's family, Caitlin finds out that even the best things in life can go pear-shaped . . .

“A heartfelt novel celebrating friendship and family ties.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Twelve-year-old Rosie and her best friend, Bailey, don’t always get along, that’s true. But Granny Torrelli seems to know just how to make things right again with her interesting stories and family recipes. She understands from experience that life's twist and turns can't rattle the unique bond between two lifelong pals. Newbery Medal winner Sharon Creech cooks up a delightfully tender novel filled with homemade dishes and secret recipes. It’s easier to remember what’s important about love, life, and friendship while Granny Torrelli makes soup. Celebrate a special connection to a parent or grandparent by sharing this empathetic, funny book. “A tasty treat.” –ALA Booklist (starred review) “This is a meal that should not be missed.” –School Library Journal (starred review) An ALA Notable Children’s Book and ALA Booklist Editors’ Choice

Hit whodunit writer Victoria Rienzi is getting back to her roots by working at her family’s Italian restaurant. But now in between plating pasta and pouring vino, she’ll have to find the secret ingredient in a murder.... When Victoria takes a break from penning her popular mystery series and moves back to the Jersey shore, she imagines sun, sand, and scents of fresh basil and simmering marinara sauce at the family restaurant, the Casa Lido. But her nonna’s recipes aren’t the only things getting stirred up in this Italian kitchen. Their small town is up in arms over plans to film a new reality TV show, and when Victoria serves the show’s pushy producer his last meal, the Casa Lido staff finds itself embroiled in a murder investigation. Victoria wants to find the real killer, but there are as many suspects as tomatoes in her nonna’s garden. Now she’ll have to heat up her sleuthing skills quickly…before someone else gets a plateful of murder. First in a new series! RECIPES INCLUDED!

Newly retired and looking for more than a vacation, John and Nancy Petralia intrepidly pack a few suitcases and head to the "perfect" Italian city for a year. Within days their dream becomes a nightmare. After residing in two Italian cities, negotiating the roads and health care, discovering art, friends, food and customs, the Petralias learn more than they anticipate -- about Italy, themselves, what it means to be American, and what's important in life.

BOOK TWO IN THE TROUBLE WITH MEN SERIES. Doug Llewellyn, reluctant guest at a week-long high society wedding celebration, is greeted with a world-shattering kiss doled out by a beautiful stranger who asks him to play along as his date for the week. Rosie Kilgannon is sure that the bride is marrying the wrong man and convinces Doug to help. Can they get everything under control before the "I do's"?