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Love & Rome

Love triangles, wine and pasta
By Jenna Lo Bianco
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A romantic, spicy novel about Australians in Italy by bestselling Italian-Australian author Jenna Lo Bianco; a story of sex, wine and pasta. Moving from Melbourne to Rome was meant to fix Stella Chiaro's life - and it did, for a while. But destiny has other plans.... Read More
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A romantic, spicy novel about Australians in Italy by bestselling Italian-Australian author Jenna Lo Bianco; a story of sex, wine and pasta.

Moving from Melbourne to Rome was meant to fix Stella Chiaro's life - and it did, for a while. But destiny has other plans.

With a one-way ticket home, Stella is running out of time and money. She is desperate to find stable work in the art world to keep afloat, or she will have to leave her beloved Roma behind. The last thing she needs right now is distractions...

When a handsome new man enters her life, the promise of a new job and new love suddenly beckon Stella, but she quickly finds herself repeating patterns she once vowed not to.

Stella must free herself from the mess she's in. But is it too late?

Will it be arrivederci to Rome Sweet Home?

Mature content warning: rated 3/5 chillies.

Praise for Love & Rome

'Love & Rome is such an enjoyable, timeless read and I found myself transported to Rome where I could almost smell the food on the street. This is a wonderful romantic novel about healing and reinvention and the passionate search for a true soulful love. Coloured beautifully by a world of food and art this is the perfect holiday read, especially if you love all things Italian. If you can't manage a romantic trip to Rome right now then this novel is the next best thing.' PIA MIRANDA

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761564383

Publisher: Pan Macmillan Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 26 November 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Pan Australia

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 132.0mm

Width: 201.0mm

Height: 23.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Jenna Lo Bianco is 'The Italian Teacher', a passionate Italianist, and also a writer, educator and advocate for Italian language education in Australia. With nearly sixty publications to her name, Jenna is trusted to write about all things Italian. She is a past Fellow of the International Specialised Skills Institute and Italian Australian Foundation, and has written and consulted in educational publishing for more than a decade. Jenna may appear to live in Melbourne, but her heart and soul are Rome's most permanent residents. Follow Jenna on Instagram @the.italian.teacher.

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