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C. D'Angelo

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The Gift (Vintage Vines Series Book 1) highlights:
NYC Big Book Awards Chick Lit Winner 2025
Readers' Favorite Book Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2025
Best Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2024
Indies Today Finalist 2024

Besides introducing problems that many of us face and characters that feel genuine, the novel features tantalizing culinary tastes, mesmerizing musical elements, and compelling glimpses into Italian culture. Such sumptuous writing will transport audiences... A blend of flavors and textures that will entice any reader, The Gift is a modern-day midlife adventure about being brave enough to find and follow our passion.
- Jennifer Jackson, Indies Today

Rich in Italian culture and little-known pieces of history, The Gift delves deeply The Gift (Vintage Vines Series Book 1) highlights:
NYC Big Book Awards Chick Lit Winner 2025
Readers' Favorite Book Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2025
Best Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2024
Indies Today Finalist 2024

Besides introducing problems that many of us face and characters that feel genuine, the novel features tantalizing culinary tastes, mesmerizing musical elements, and compelling glimpses into Italian culture. Such sumptuous writing will transport audiences... A blend of flavors and textures that will entice any reader, The Gift is a modern-day midlife adventure about being brave enough to find and follow our passion.
- Jennifer Jackson, Indies Today

Rich in Italian culture and little-known pieces of history, The Gift delves deeply into the heartfelt and disturbing sides of relationships with characters so alive their readers will hear their heartbeats, feel their fears, and agonize over the choices they must make—a story of dreams: those that come true, those that change, and those that die.
- Barbara Conrey, USA Today Bestselling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye and My Secret to Keep

The Gift is a delightful, heartwarming ode to the Italian-immigrant experience, family, music, wine—and going after one’s dreams. Along with a well-researched, fascinating history of Italian winemaking in Los Angeles and her trademark mouth-watering descriptions of food, C. D’Angelo’s prose sings as she weaves musical notes into her masterful storytelling. I fell in love with the brave, big-hearted, determined Toni, as she wrestles with her competing aspirations and complicated relationships to live a life that feels right to her. A beautiful message of a woman trusting in herself, letting go of what no longer serves her, and forging her own path. The Gift is a must-read in women’s fiction!
- Angela Terry, award-winning author of The Palace at Dusk

C. D’Angelo does it again with her knack for bringing the evocative past into the light of the present. The Gift is an empowering, compelling, and moving narrative following one woman as she faces a fork in the road and a life decision that requires a healthy dose of soul searching. This scintillating story grips you from the first page, takes you on an emotional journey, and holds your attention until the very end, leaving you satisfied, inspired, and with the sentiment—sometimes the best gifts are those you give yourself.
- Annie Cathryn, multi-award-winning author of The Friendship Breakup

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The Visitor highlights:
Next Generation Indie Book Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2023
National Indie Excellence Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2023
Independent Author Network Book of the Year Women's Fiction Finalist 2023
American Writing Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2023
NYC Big Book Awards Chick Lit Distinguished Favorite 2023
Indies Today Semi-Finalist 2022

The story of a woman who finds inspiration—and love—in the most unexpected places, The Visitor is a novel for anyone who’s longed to understand their history yet carve a different path for their future. C. D’Angelo is a fresh new voice in fiction.
- Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Everything Must Go

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The Difference highlights:
Next Generation Indie Book Awards Chick Lit Finalist 2022
International Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2002
Best Book Awards Women's Fiction Finalist 2022
New York City Big Book Award Contemporary Novel Distinguished Favorite 2022
Indies Today Semi-Finalist 2021

...C. D'Angelo's The Difference brings together an endearing fictional story... D'Angelo's prose is seamless with the perfect combination of characters, dialogue, and a "Didn't see that one coming" revelation about the Granza's family ...more

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Average rating: 4.45 · 247 ratings · 183 reviews · 4 distinct works • Similar authors

	The Difference 4.15 avg rating — 114 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Visitor 4.63 avg rating — 65 ratings — published 2022 — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Gift (Vintage Vines #1) 4.71 avg rating — 45 ratings — 5 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	P.S. All the Difference 4.87 avg rating — 23 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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The Gift wins top award!

The greatest news happened. The Gift won the Chick Lit category in the NYC Big Book Awards! This makes 15 awards between my 3 novels. Hope you read and love them all.

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