Tessa's Trust

The Anna Albertini Files, Book 5

De: Rebecca Zanetti

Narrado por: Stella Bloom

When the shoe drops, it always hits her on the head....

Tessa Albertini has spent much of her life guest-starring in other people's stories. Her older sister is a type-A personality who creates opportunities like other people build hopes, and her younger sister finds trouble like it's an integral strand of her DNA. Finally, Tessa's hard work and sacrifice allow her to open that restaurant she's been dreaming about since she was a young teenager working her butt off, regardless of the obstacles now slamming into her.

There's an advancing enemy who doesn't want Tessa to succeed in business, while Nonna Albertini is determined she'll succeed in love, no matter how much meddling it takes. Finally, Nick Basanelli, the most arrogant and sexy man she has ever met, zeroes his formidable focus into actually courting her—and that's before he discovers she’s in danger, morphing into overprotective alpha male mode.

While a family's middle child is supposedly a peacemaker, the world is about to discover that when pushed far enough, Tessa is willing to go to war.

©2023 Rebecca Zanetti (P)2025 Rebecca Zanetti

Love the Albertinis!

Rebecca Zanetti rules any genre she writes in. Contessa and her family are wonderful. A totally enjoyable story. I would give ten stars and more if allowed!

🌻The ending was too unbelievable 🌻

🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻V fromKansas🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

I enjoyed the chaotic storyline and the quirky characters, as with all the previous books. However, where the previous books centered around Anna and Aiden, this book focused on Nick and Tessa.

Nick and Tessa had been tiptoeing around each other, during the previous books, and their families had been doing there best matchmaking antics. However, Tessa and Nick had thwarted their families’ attempts at every turn.
Without providing a spoiler, all that can be said is that based on all the characters’ prior actions, the end of this book was abrupt, unbelievable and a disappointment. I’m sure hoping this won’t be an indication of the future releases, of this series!😒

Fun ,fun, fun.....

4.5 Stars 🌟

Okay, I am already a very well documented fan of Ms. Zanetti. The odd thing is that this week I just read two of her books back to back - each from a different series. They were both so very different - different genres yes. but totally different feels to them as well.

This is one of my favorite series from Ms. Zanetti. Why? Well, because it's funny and zany and does not take itself seriously at all. It is set in a small Idaho town with a crazy (Italian? I think, but I'm not sure I remember correctly) family and an even bigger extended family who just happen to be involved in each others business. Very involved. It makes me laugh with the craziness and these books always leave me feeling good.

This book takes us on a different path. For the first time, instead of the focus being on Anna Albertini, we get to follow her older sister Tessa. We have been watching Tessa and Nick sniff around each other for some time and I think everyone BUT Tessa knew what was going on. Regardless, it was fun following along as these two finally got their acts together.

The mystery itself, and the murders, were intriguing and definitely had me wondering. This was one that I did not figure out before hand. That, to me, is a very good thing. I like being surprised by books and unfortunately, it doesn't happen as much as I would like it to.

So - now we wait for book 6. I wonder who that one is going to be about.

Different

I enjoyed this!
Have to admit I love other series more but realize authors have other stories to tell.
Rebecca Zanetti is able to weave a story

So entertaining!

Tessa gave Anna a run for her money in this book. I really enjoyed everything about Tessa and Nick and all the trouble she got into. I just find everything about the Albertini's fun and entertaining. I hope this series continues. Not only do I love all the books focused on Anna but there are a few side characters I would love see get their own story just like Tess and Nick did. Fun series!

So amazing!

Wow! So, I'm the type of person that writes my reviews based on how the book makes me feel and how engaging it is rather than retelling the story because I feel that you can read the synopsis to know what the book's going to be about. That being said, I must admit, I wasn't sure how I was going to feel reading/ listening to the story with Anna and Aiden not being the main characters for the story. Granted, the novellas are different and focus on cousins. However, because they have been male, it didn't make a lot of difference to me. So, all that being said, having Tessa and Nick as the main characters in the story turned out to be phenomenal! Oh my goodness, I loved every single moment of their story. I absolutely adore Tessa. She has such a fun and interesting personality. Nick... what can I say... hot, sexy, alpha male! Again, I was stumped as to who was the 'bad guy'. The story was wrapped up rather quickly at the end. However, in my opinion, it did not detract from the story at all. I listened to the audible version, and before the audible version, I read the ebook and would highly recommend this story to anyone who enjoys the Anna Albertini series! Excellent, phenomenal story with all of the right 'feels'. I absolutely cannot wait for the next book in the series!

Love the Albertini's

It’s been over a year since I picked up a book in this series, and I honestly don’t know why I waited so long, because I love the Albertini family. The sisters, the chaotic energy, the two competing grandmothers… they are all a delight. Coming back to them felt like stepping into a warm (and slightly dysfunctional) hug.

In Tessa’s Trust, Tessa is finally close to achieving her dream of owning her own restaurant. But things take a wild turn almost immediately. After handing over $150,000 in cash to Sadie Brando—plus agreeing to go on dates with Sadie’s three nephews—Sadie disappears. To make matters worse, an unfamiliar Brando shows up claiming he owns the Silver Sadie. And from there, the chaos only escalates.

I had so much fun with this story. Zanetti always delivers quirky, fast-paced romantic suspense, and the Albertini clan is an absolute hoot. I love the small town gossip mill that will go over time when, as expected, the dead bodies are going to pop up, and you know the grandmothers are going to meddle in everyone’s love life—in the most entertaining way possible.

Nick Basanelli is back and determined to win Tessa over, and the chemistry between them is fantastic. I loved the twists, the humor, the family antics, and the sweet, stubborn romance between Nick and Tessa (or “Contessa,” as Nick calls her).

A special mention goes to the audiobook narrator, Stella Bloom, who does an excellent job bringing Tessa to life. Her voice is warm, expressive, and easy to listen to, capturing both the humor and the emotion of the characters perfectly.

This was such an enjoyable read, and it reminded me why this series is one of my comfort picks. I won’t wait another year before diving into the next book!