Hazel Black is always in control. That is until a slimy new employee steals her work, gets her fired and ruins her chance at a partnership.
Not to worry, her nutty mother, Indigo, comes to the rescue with a nutty plan… move to Italy with her and flip a house she’s just inherited under strange and unexplained circumstances. Hazel knows better than to trust any plans of Indigo’s – but what … knows better than to trust any plans of Indigo’s – but what choice does she have? But Italy has secrets and surprises that rock Hazel’s world.
Dean McLean, rich and famous action hero has developed an embarrassing problem; he faints when anyone points a camera in his direction. Quite an issue for a world famous movie star. When his manager bundles him off to stay with his in-laws in a small Italian mountain village, he can’t get his mind off of his endangered career. But when he meets the beautiful and irresistible Hazel everything he thought he knew turns upside down.
Will Hazel and Dean find their true home and each other? Or will a web of secrets and betrayal keep them apart?
If you like the dolce vita, quirky fun characters, and surprising happily ever afters with a dash of intrigue and suspense that will keep you turning pages, you’ll love this fun, romantic romp through Italy.
Pick up Flipped today and take a trip to the lovely town of Borgotaro!
This is a cute and charming book. The cover really shows its flavor. I truly love the charming setting of the small town of Borgotaro and am delighted that this book is just the beginning of a new series. Her readers will get many glimpses into Lisa-Marie ‘s
Author Lisa-Marie Cabrelli’s does not disappoint with this first book in her new series. Hazel, a Partner Consultant for a Jacksonville marketing firm loses a big project because a rival employee stole and presented them as his ideas. Her mother, Indigo, to whom she gives financial help, finds the timing perfect as she has just inherited a home in the town of Borgotaro, Italy and expects Hazel to fly there with her. It is there that Hazel meets a Hollywood movie star, Dean McLean, who is there to take a film break after an on-set meltdown.
What happens when Hazel and Indigo arrive in Italy? Can a relationship blossom when Hazel, who is blissfully unaware of Dean’s fame, meets this drop-dead gorgeous actor? Is this a temporary relationship, or is there a chance for a happily ever after? “Flipped” introduces us to many interesting characters, each of whom have a purpose for being included this story. Be prepared to laugh out loud, share moments of frustration, and pull for true love to triumph.
Ms. Cabrelli includes the names of real places, so if you have been to any of the cities mentioned, you may recognize locations. The town of Borgotaro is more than a convenient background – it plays an integral role in the story.
I am delighted with this promising start to the Better with Prosecco series and am looking forward to the release of the second installment.
I received an advance copy from the author, but also opted to purchase a copy after any revisions were made. My review is voluntary, and any opinion expressed is my own.
Hazel is in control of her future, she has a master plan. She has no time for friends, men or even movies! She also has no money (or very little) due to her mother Indigo and her crazy spending and schemes. Imagine Hazel’s surprise when Indigo announces they are going to Italy to renovate and flip a house! It couldn’t come at a worse time. A rotten coworker steals Hazel’s presentation, landing the big contract she’s been working so hard to win. But off they go to Italy….
Dean is a movie star! Being an Action Hero is all he knows, all he wants. He has a beautiful beach cottage, a girlfriend, a manager who is his best friend. What more could he ask for? Then he has a panic attack and faints while filming his next movie. He can’t even be in front of a camera! How is he going to finish his film?! His manager/best friend sends him off to Italy to stay with friends and recover. A break away will be good for him.
Hazel and Dean meet in Borgotaro and sparks fly! But he has a girlfriend and she has no time for a relationship. He is surprised to find that she doesn’t even know who he is! She is nothing like the women from Hollywood; he is not the typical movie star. She tries to avoid him but fate intervenes. Hazel needs an English-speaking contractor, Dean is the only option. They agree to work together and the spark grows. But can they make this work? Is it just a summer crush or could this be more? It doesn’t matter, they both have lives to get back to, and there are too many complications. But they each feel a pull to stay in the little village that has grown roots in their hearts. The people welcome them like family. Just maybe….
Lisa-Marie Cabrelli’s characters really pull you in. I could visualize the village, the houses, the people, because she writes with such passion and vivid descriptions. I truly enjoyed Hazel and Dean’s story! I want to move to Borgotaro, Italy! I can’t wait for the next book in the series! This is the second of Ms. Cabrelli’s books that I have had the pleasure to read, and it certainly won’t be the last!
I received an advance copy for my honest review.
What a fun romance. There are enough reviews with plot details and the blurb. I will just say that I really enjoyed reading this story. I liked the characters and the plot. It is a fun, flirty romance. I think Borgorato sounds like an ideal place to retire to! Great escape reading.