A Wedding in Lake Como

Meet Me in Italy, Book 3

By: Jennifer Probst

Narrated by: Carlotta Brentan

Length: 10 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

A destination wedding in Italy’s Lake Como brings three best friends back together to face the secrets of the past in this romantic novel from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Probst.

Best friends Ava, Madison, and Chelsea made a pact to reunite for each other’s weddings when their careers sent them in different directions. But after one of them makes a choice that tears the group apart, an upcoming wedding might be their last chance to heal old wounds.

Ava is about to marry the man she loves in a lavish ceremony on the shores of Lake Como, but she’s haunted by the mistakes she’s made.

Madison’s made a name for herself as an influencer in the fashion world but is threatened by a scandal impacting everything she holds dear.

And Chelsea has the perfect family she always craved, but her professional dreams have fallen by the wayside.

As they return to Italy’s gorgeous coast, the three women revisit their life-changing first trip to Lake Como during college. When Madison comes face-to-face with the college sweetheart who was at the heart of one of the most pivotal times of her life, can they forge a new way forward?

©2024 Jennifer Probst (P)2024 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A reminder of the golden days of youth and a testament to the lasting power of forever friendship, A Wedding in Lake Como is Jennifer Probst at her finest. Readers will be swept away by this powerful story of loss and redemption that proves it’s never too late to carve a new path, chase a new dream—or fall in love all over again. A breathtaking Italian setting is the icing on the cake. Don’t miss this enchanting novel!"—Kristy Woodson Harvey, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Summer of Songbirds

"Glorious. A perfect story told with so much heart. Plus the food and the clothes. And Italy!! You'll be delighted."—Susan Mallery, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Book Club

"Part coming of age and part found family, A Wedding in Lake Como beautifully illustrates the impenetrable bond and enduring power of invincible friendships. Readers will travel alongside the characters as they embark on an emotional journey full of heartfelt developments including the healing power of an apology and a second chance with the one that got away. This is a true gem of a novel."—Tracey Garvis Graves, New York Times bestselling author of The Trail of Lost Hearts

Heartbreaking

I have loved the books I've read by Jennifer Probst in the past. This is the first book I've read/listened to in this series. I plan to listen to the other two books after researching them first. This is a great standalone as I didn't feel like I missed anything from not reading the first two books. I first read this ebook, then listened to the audiobook to see if my opinions changed. They have not.

Romance is my normal genre. I would say this is more women's fiction/chick lit rather than romance. Mostly because the girl's relationship seems like the focus. If the ending had been expanded, I might would change my opinion on this.

There were beautiful descriptions of Italy that had me spellbound. The story about friends and their very different backgrounds/lives that intrigued me. But as much as I loved it, I hated it as well. This needs to be said, because if I had known, I would not have picked up this book...there is cheating by main characters. It is not glorified or acceptable, so I kept on reading although I thought I'd be sick. There's a toxic aspect of the friendships, and with the cheating, it made this a very hard read for me. It hit so close to home. I cried and my heart pounded and squeezed with pain for the characters. I honestly didn't like how it played out and I can't say why without giving too much away. BUT I couldn’t put it down! The writing is beautiful, there's flawed characters, friendships, forgiveness... And the ending was not what I expected. I can say that I won't forget this book.

Carlotta Brentan is a new to me narrator. Her performance was excellent! I loved her voice.