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Three Months In Florence (2013)

by Mary Carter(Favorite Author)

3.56 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0758284705 (ISBN13: 9780758284709)

languge

English

genre

Fiction

publisher

Kensington

review 1: About The Book: Lena Wallace was supposed to go to Italy on her honeymoon. That was sixteen years ago. Instead, she settles for cooking Spaghetti Bolognese for her two children while her husband, Alex, is on yet another business trip to Florence without her. Lena deals with his absences in the same stoic way she deals with all her responsibilities. And then comes the call that changes everything—the one from Alex’s Italian mistress. Stunned and heartsick, Lena flies to Florence to confront Alex. The city is every bit as beautiful as she imagined, from its glittering fountains and cafes to the golden sunsets over rolling hills. But the further she goes to salvage her marriage, the less Lena recognizes herself—or the husband she’s trying to win back. Instead, she’s... more catching glimpses of the person she once hoped to be and the life and family she truly wants. Most of all, she’s wondering if the real journey is only just beginning…My Review:Lena met her husband Alex back in college about 16 years ago. The minute she laid eyes on him she knew he was the one, the one she was going to marry. Their relationship develops more and more, soon they are married. They were so in love, they planned to go to Italy for their honeymoon. But that was then and this is now, Lena is stuck at home once again with their two kids while her husband is in Florence. When she receives a package of a dozen roses and a note that says I'm Sorry, she gets a little upset. He was suppose to come that day, so Lena takes it upon her self to Skype him. Expecting Alex to answer, Lena was quite drawn back to see a beautiful Italian woman, named Alexandria, answer. After a few questions, Lena finds out that Alexandria is no less than Alex's mistress. So Lena packs up and heads out to Florence, to confront Alex.About The Author:MARY CARTER is a freelance writer and novelist. The Pub Across the Pond, is her fifth novel with Kensington. It is also available as an audiobook through Blackstone Audio. In July of 2012 it will be the pick of the month for the Barnes and Noble online book club. Her other works include: My Sister's Voice, Sunnyside Blues, She'll Take It, and Accidentally Engaged. In addition to her novels she has written two novellas: A Very Maui Christmas in the New York Times best selling anthology Holiday Magic, and The Honeymoon House in the New York Times best selling anthology Almost Home. Her novels have been translated in the UK, France, Germany, China, South Korea, Brazil, and Portugal. Although the deal didn't culminate in a sale, She'll Take It was optioned by Paramount Pictures. Her sixth novel, The Things I Do For You, will be released July 31, 2012, and her next novella will be out in the Spring of 2013. Readers are welcome to visit her at marycarterbooks.com, Mary Carter books on Facebook, or @marycarterbooks on Twitter.Disclosure: This book was given to me for free by the Author for my honest review.
review 2: The second that Lena laid eyes on Alex, she knew that he was the man she was going to marry. She envisioned what their children would look like and how their life would be. They spoke about honeymooning in Italy and visiting the Cinque Terre, but that was 16 years ago. Now married with two children, and still awaiting that trip to Italy, Lena has spent the last six months caring for her kids on her own while her husband is in Florence on a business trip. But is Lena bitter that her husband is frolicking through the Mediterranean without her? You best believe she is! She always thought that they would go to Italy together. Instead, Alex is there without her and Lena is less than pleased about this.Then the day comes that changed everything. Lena receives a package and inside are a dozen long stem roses. Lena’s mother has always said that men only give flowers for two reasons: it’s your birthday or they’re feeling guilty. The card attached simply read: I’M SORRY. Today was the day that Alex was to be coming home. He should be on the airplane right now. Lena tried calling Alex but got his voicemail. That’s when she decided to try Skyping him. Instead of Alex answering the video call, a young, gorgeous Italian woman does. Her name is Alexandria and, to Lena’s surprise, is Alex’s Italian mistress!Lena refuses to let her marriage go without a fight. She packs up her two kids (and even the dog) and heads to Italy. This is not how her first trip to Italy was supposed to be. She was supposed to be walking hand in hand with Alex, taking in the sights and enjoying the culture. Instead, she’s with her kids, dragging around her dog and sweating profusely all while trying to hide her swollen, red eyes behind sunglasses. How will Alex react when he finds out they are in Italy? Will Lena be able to save her marriage? Or has Alex decided to throw away 16 years of marriage for a woman he barely knows? Come spend Three Months In Florence and find out!I really enjoyed this book. Mary Carter did a great job grabbing my attention from the beginning. With every page, I became more and more engrossed in the story. I couldn’t wait to find out what would happen next and felt like I was right there with them in Italy. The characters were so well written. I found myself rooting for Lena and wanting to strangle Alex! The author did a great job captivating my attention, yet swirling in subtle humor. I thought her writing was brilliant. I truly loved this book and would absolutely recommend it to others. I give this book cinque stelle (five stars)! less

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