Italian Romance Series by Elen Chase, Maria Paz Soffia

Under the summer sun, in a small seaside town in South Italy, nineteen-year-old James meets the man of his dreams.Roberto is gorgeous, fun, sweet... and very taken. James has no delusions about their friendship; he knows love couldn’t possibly happen to him.Roberto is full of doubts about his relationship. He knows something is missing in his life and he's not expecting to find that something in James, his new American neighbor... moreUnder the summer sun, in a small seaside town in South Italy, nineteen-year-old James meets the man of his dreams.Roberto is gorgeous, fun, sweet... and very taken. James has no delusions about their friendship; he knows love couldn’t possibly happen to him.Roberto is full of doubts about his relationship. He knows something is missing in his life and he's not expecting to find that something in James, his new American neighbor.But if something were to happen, only the sea, the sand and the stars can know. less

Francesco doesn’t believe in second chances. Five years after an awful breakup, he’s determined to focus on his career and not let anything or anyone distract him from his goals. When his unpredictable ex suddenly comes back into his life, his brain knows he shouldn’t hope for a change, but his heart doesn’t want to listen.Eric’s feelings have never wavered. Francesco is, and will always be, the love of his life... moreFrancesco doesn’t believe in second chances. Five years after an awful breakup, he’s determined to focus on his career and not let anything or anyone distract him from his goals. When his unpredictable ex suddenly comes back into his life, his brain knows he shouldn’t hope for a change, but his heart doesn’t want to listen.Eric’s feelings have never wavered. Francesco is, and will always be, the love of his life. But love is not everything in a relationship, and Eric is painfully aware that even though he could be the person Francesco wants, he may not be the one he needs.The festive atmosphere of Milan during Christmas time brings the two men together in a story about self-hate and self-love, and learning to trust again. Can you give your love to another, when you can’t even forgive or love yourself?Content Warning:This story includes mentions of suicide, abuse, and eating disorders. less

"You are the one thing in my life right now that makes sense"Marco has one goal: break up with his not-quite sugar daddy by the end of the day. He’s determined to end it as much as the older man is determined to keep him under his thumb.Luís is having a bad day. They usually know better than to stick their nose into other people’s business but when they hear the man at the next table patronizing his young boyfriend, they just can’t let it go and get involved in the worst possible way... more"You are the one thing in my life right now that makes sense"Marco has one goal: break up with his not-quite sugar daddy by the end of the day. He’s determined to end it as much as the older man is determined to keep him under his thumb.Luís is having a bad day. They usually know better than to stick their nose into other people’s business but when they hear the man at the next table patronizing his young boyfriend, they just can’t let it go and get involved in the worst possible way.The fact that the young man looks vaguely familiar is surely a coincidence. And the attraction between them definetely won’t lead to anything. They could be friends at best. Just friends.But do “just friends” look at each other like that? less