Better Than Gelato

Ciao Bella, Book 1

De: Libby Tanner

Narrado por: Devon Sorvari

Goodbye mind-numbing business classes, hello hunky Italian men . . .

When Juliet Evans scores a job as a nanny in Italy, she's ready for a year of excitement and glamour. She is not ready for a diabolical six-year-old who swears like a pirate and hurls silverware with terrifying accuracy.

Still, it's a small price to pay to explore Milan, take a million photos, and fantasize about becoming a professional photographer. And yes, she knows she has to take over the family business when she returns home, but a little denial never hurt anyone.

And speaking of denial, she is definitely not attracted to research intern, Jake Fields. She barely even notices his adorable dimples and quiet charm. Besides, dating an American in Italy is like eating at McDonald's in Rome—ridiculous! Yet, despite her best efforts, Juliet finds herself in the bewildering and euphoric grip of first love.

It's exhilarating! Intoxicating! Even better than gelato! Until it's the one thing standing in the way of her dreams.

The future she's always wanted is so close. Now what is she willing to give up to get it?

©2025 Libby Tanner (P)2025 Tantor Media

Life Changing Year

I had mixed feelings about this story which probably had a lot to due with being so much older than the main character and never having had any kind of similar situation. This story is well written and the background of Italy as well as the characters are really well described. I felt like we really got to know Juliet and all her new friends. There are some moments of tears which is well written if bittersweet. I did wonder how a nanny got so much time off though. The ending gave you a peek what some of them were up to a few years later. There was also a big surprise but I think I would have like one more chapter that brought people together for something like a 10 year reunion. #CMCon26

Oh to be 20 in Italy

This books was a sweet romance with twists and turns and depth. I feel like I spent a year in Italy myself. It felt magical and nostalgic somehow. Juliet and Jake’s romance was authentic and realistic. They didn’t see each other with rose colored glasses. The book was thrilling and had me thinking “are they going to make it?” The whole time.