One Summer in Tuscany

Gia Carelli is a talented artist who works in the family restaurant in Tuscany and dreams of a life where her strict parents allow her to move to Florence to pursue the art she lives and breathes. The expectation that she will marry a local boy and raise a horde of bambini , as the rest of her siblings have done, is one she fights to no avail.
When a wealthy stranger visits their village and shows interest in her work, Gia wonders if her life is about to change.

Nic Baldini has returned to his villa for a much-needed summer break away from the responsibilities of his dominating family. The joy and sadness of Gia’s paintings touch his soul; her raw talent and passion eclipse the art he has always dabbled in.
In order to gain Gia’s trust, Nic lies about his identity so he can assist her to organise an exhibition. As their patron-protegée relationship is quickly overtaken by desire, Nic realizes that one tiny lie could cost him the woman he's falling for.

Will their intense attraction to each other allow their love to grow, or will the lies and deceit prevent a happy ever after?

Previously published as Ten Days in Tuscany, 2015.