Synopsis
Lexi Walker has finally committed to the Italian adventure that she and her late mother dreamed of for years—complete with a meticulously crafted itinerary, four sealed letters to open at Rome's most romantic sites, and her mother's final painting to present at the art festival Lexi is helping organize. She's ready for the perfect Roman getaway. What she doesn't expect is for her mother's artwork to start manifesting in real life, turning her carefully planned trip into something unpredictable.
Italian-American architect Mark Russo has sworn off American tourists after having his heart broken, and he's certainly not about to let another one distract him from winning the restoration bid that could reunite his estranged father with his grandfather. But when the captivating woman next to him on the flight to Rome proposes a photography challenge—whoever captures the heart of Italy in five days wins—Mark can't resist the bet and her charm.
As Lexi follows the letters from her mother around the city, she encounters Mark everywhere she goes. Their competitive banter turns to undeniable chemistry, but they both know the cardinal rule of holiday romances: You can't fall in love with someone who lives somewhere else and expect a happily-ever-after. Will a little magic—and a lot of mishaps—break the Roman Holiday Rule?
Andra Loy serves up a delightful blend of witty banter, swoon-worthy romance, and sparks of magic in a love story that's as enchanting as Rome itself.
Review
This book honestly had all the ingredients of a romance I should’ve fallen in love with. A cute meet-cute at the airport, Rome as the backdrop, accidental run-ins, witty banter… it started off really strong for me, and I genuinely wanted to love it more than I did.
Lexi, short for Lexington... don't ask lol .. and Mark meet at the airport before sharing a flight to Rome, where the banter between them immediately starts. They’re both traveling for completely different reasons, but their lives slowly begin to intertwine once they arrive in Italy.
While I've never been to Rome, Ms Loy's description of the city makes me want to change that ASAP.
Overall, this was still a cute and enjoyable read for me. I may not have completely fallen in love with the romance itself, but I can absolutely appreciate the charm & the setting
I received this arc from NetGelly in exchange for my honest review
3⭐
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