An explosive yearning that can’t be deniedDisturbing visions from an ancient pastA mysterious stranger that somehow feels familiarOn the night of her fiftieth birthday, the comfortable ride of Toscana’s life takes an alarming plunge. Haunted by seductive visions, she tries to push aside the desire and focus on the husband who adores her. Then she falls for Flynn, a younger man with an eye for … with an eye for adventure and a heart full of romance, who leaves her doubting everything she’s believed about love and passion.
In Atlanta, Rome, and the lush scenery of Tuscany, Toscana searches for answers to the mysteries of her life while she faces her biggest question. If she listens to her feelings will she lose everything she holds dear, or does her heart hold the key to love and joy?
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I couldn’t put this book down. It has the perfect combination of history, romance, beautiful scenery and emotional turmoil to keep the reader wanting to find out “what’s next”.
Each and every character is worked out very well and believable. Bella Toscana will stay with me for a long time.
A love story set in the beautiful setting of Italy. There’s romance, adventure, and chocolate! Wonderful characters you can’t help but love and a story line that pulls you in and holds your attention until you read the last word. Highly recommend.
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BOOK REVIEW: Bella Toscana
Author, Nanette Littlestone, has created a story to be treasured in the writing of, Bella Toscana.
A captivating narrative that has left an imprint on my heart.
A pleasant, intriguing and heartfelt story that will have you wrapped up in the beauty of love and life itself, of the Italian Countryside- it’s language of love, the food of the Gods, and its rich, historical moments of the past.
A personal journey for our protagonist, Toscana, as she struggles with the love she has, the true love she desires, and a mysterious connection that has taken her on a relentless quest for answers, becomes a sensual and absorbing read. Love, loss, and unexpected challenges abound…
Nanette Littlestone has a true talent for writing the lyrical, a master of storytelling…in taking us, the reader, on a journey through her words. This story is not only one of Toscana’s world, but it becomes a journey of your own…One of reflection and growth.
A superb example of weaving not only the past and present timeframe of the narrative, but pulling the reader into its pages as if you’re living within the story…
Bella Toscana is luscious, mystical, picturesque and devine. A storyline you will truly fall in love with.
I thank author, Nanette Littlestone for my personal, signed gift of Bella Toscana – one in which I thoroughly enjoyed and am grateful for, as well as, the opportunity to review.
5+ Stars
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Bella Toscana is a fabulous read. I was quite surprised at how great this book was. It has everything I love in a story: beautiful setting, adventure, and love. I was not sure how it would all end until the last page. It is not one I found to be predictable.
I am giving Bella Toscana a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it. It should not be one to be missed. I look forward to more by this author in the future.
I received this book from the publisher. This review is 100% my own honest opinion.
This is the 1st book I’ve read written by Nanette Littlestone; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
Wonderfully written storyline with characters that were so well defined that I was totally captivated as each and every page was turned! This was the first book that I have read from this author and it definitely will not be the last!
I have a huge soft spot for Italy, especially the Tuscany region, and when this book was mentioned in a FB group, I immediately grabbed a copy though I’ve not read any previous work by the author. I don’t do plot summaries–you can read the description for that.
Ms. Littlestone didn’t disappoint. She’s created a beautiful story of self-discovery in a contemporary setting, but rich with details of ancient Italy, stunning landscapes, and the cuisine and culture of an amazing country and its people. Toscana’s journey is one many can relate to–holding back on our personal dreams and setting aside our passions for those we love deeply, and finding the passion missing in her life. She loves to bake with chocolate and her specialty is brownies. Although this is her passion and she’s happily married, there’s something missing from her life…something she’s failed to acknowledge in the pursuit of pleasing others.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Toscana is a well-defined, relatable character, and the choices she faces true to the modern world. Ms. Littlestone added a pinch of the paranormal to the story which gave a wonderful flare and added a different dimension to Toscana’s character. The stunning descriptions of Rome and the Italian and Tuscan countrysides, the delightful local cuisine, and the Italian culture and its people brought this book to life full-circle and I didn’t want it to end.
I learned a lot about Italy I didn’t know, but the author wove details of ancient Italy, customs, food, and culture in such a way I was totally immersed in the story from beginning to end. And then there’s chocolate…all the luscious ways bakers and chocolatiers use the different kinds was a bonus and I found my mouth watering many times. There’s a spiritual awareness that takes place and it was interesting to learn something about that as well.
The love story is as warm and inspiring as the setting. I’m looking forward to more from this author.