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Honeymoon #4
Honeymoon Bliss
Married and on their honeymoon, life has never looked better for Ava and Nico. Until their return to Verona…
Fall in love with Nico and Ava’s love story in the 'Honeymoon Series', a contemporary romance series set in Italy with ‘Honeymoon Bliss’ the 4th book, an emotional, sexy and inspirational romance.
She took a chance and found love in Italy. He found the woman of his dreams. Neither of them expected to fall in love but what could have been just a holiday romance, quickly turned to a deeper, more meaningful love.
Now, married at last, Ava and Nico escape to their honeymoon, to relax and unwind. Together, they find bliss and a chance to forget the troubles and worries of their hectic lives. But even in paradise, problems from home and as far away as Denver, seep in. Yet these are minor matters and with their honeymoon days soon behind them, the reality of life soon hits.
Nico discovers that good intentions don’t always lead to good endings. For Ava, the reality of a new life in Italy, and being married to a man who is used to being in the public eye, has its own set of problems.
Did she move too fast? Did she take on too much?
Love is about dealing with the highs and the lows, and celebrating the struggles and the victories, and Nico and Ava try to pick themselves up at each opportunity.
But sometimes life has other plans.
Fall in love with Nico and Ava’s love story in the 'Honeymoon Series', a contemporary romance series set in Italy with ‘Honeymoon Bliss’ the 4th book, an emotional, sexy and inspirational romance.
She took a chance and found love in Italy. He found the woman of his dreams. Neither of them expected to fall in love but what could have been just a holiday romance, quickly turned to a deeper, more meaningful love.
Now, married at last, Ava and Nico escape to their honeymoon, to relax and unwind. Together, they find bliss and a chance to forget the troubles and worries of their hectic lives. But even in paradise, problems from home and as far away as Denver, seep in. Yet these are minor matters and with their honeymoon days soon behind them, the reality of life soon hits.
Nico discovers that good intentions don’t always lead to good endings. For Ava, the reality of a new life in Italy, and being married to a man who is used to being in the public eye, has its own set of problems.
Did she move too fast? Did she take on too much?
Love is about dealing with the highs and the lows, and celebrating the struggles and the victories, and Nico and Ava try to pick themselves up at each opportunity.
But sometimes life has other plans.
- GenresRomanceContemporary
294 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 20, 2023
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Lily Zante
99 books329 followersLily Zante is the author of over sixty contemporary romance and women's fiction novels.
After spending two decades working in IT, she decided to give writing another try. Given her love of The Walking Dead, she started off writing zombie fiction but quickly dove into writing romance instead.
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After spending two decades working in IT, she decided to give writing another try. Given her love of The Walking Dead, she started off writing zombie fiction but quickly dove into writing romance instead.
She's glad she switched.
Sign up for her newsletter:
https://www.lilyzante.com/news
FOLLOW LILY:
Instagram ➜
https://www.instagram.com/authorlilyz...
TikTok ➜ https://www.tiktok.com/@lilyzantebooks
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Direct store:
https://store.lilyzante.com/
Website ➜ http://www.lilyzante.com
UPCOMING RELEASE:
ZACH, KNIGHT EMPIRE #4 - releases 26 August 2025
ZACH, KNIGHT EMPIRE #4 - releases:
17 February 2026 on my direct store
24 February 2026 on all retailers
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November 18, 2021🎁Part of The Honeymoon Series (Honeymoon, #1-4) which is FREE on Amazon today (11/18/2021)! 🎁
June 6, 2016
Interestingly, this book, #4 in the series, took place between the end of the last book and the epilogue (of Honeymoon Blues). Having the knowledge of how it all turns out made me less frustrated with the characters' continuing to misunderstand each other over and over. This book ended with another cliff hanger, so I plan to get the next one to be published "summer 2016" and promised to be the last of the books in the Honeymoon Series.
As with all the books, I loved that the settings are mostly in Italy (in this case Verona and Amalfi) with some in Ana's hometown of Denver. The descriptions are always how the characters perceive them, not by some anonymous narrator. This was true:for the Italian scenes. There was little mention of Denver as a. place and none about the beauty of Colorado although Ava had lived there all of her life .
As with all the books, I loved that the settings are mostly in Italy (in this case Verona and Amalfi) with some in Ana's hometown of Denver. The descriptions are always how the characters perceive them, not by some anonymous narrator. This was true:for the Italian scenes. There was little mention of Denver as a. place and none about the beauty of Colorado although Ava had lived there all of her life .
December 10, 2015
I received an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book for an honest review. I am in love with Nico and Ava. Their love is pure and their story will make you want to fall in love all over again. The book takes place in Italy and encompasses their wedding and honeymoon. It deals with the issues of love, family and loyalty, which make life worth living to the fullest extent. The book will take you on a roller coaster of emotions, but will leave your heart filled with joy and happiness. There are also those trials and tribulations that everyone goes through which makes their story so realistic. Here's to a long happy life for Ava, Nico and their family and friends. I'm looking forward to the next book.
December 26, 2015
Honeymoon Bliss
Another great book in the series. I loved reading the continuation of Nico and Ava's story. Looking forward to the last book next month. It's nice that Lily Zante releases her books quickly and you don't have to wait to long for the next book in the series. I found this author from a free book download and I'm so happy I did. She has become a favorite author of mine. She gives a lot of books away for free but I'd rather pay the few dollars to support her writing so she continues to write her amazing stories. Thanks for your storytelling and great characters.
Another great book in the series. I loved reading the continuation of Nico and Ava's story. Looking forward to the last book next month. It's nice that Lily Zante releases her books quickly and you don't have to wait to long for the next book in the series. I found this author from a free book download and I'm so happy I did. She has become a favorite author of mine. She gives a lot of books away for free but I'd rather pay the few dollars to support her writing so she continues to write her amazing stories. Thanks for your storytelling and great characters.
December 7, 2015
I received this as an ARC for an honest review:
This is the fourth book in the series and covers Ava and Nico's Wedding, Honeymoon and a few other interesting things. I enjoyed this one very much. Their love story is beautiful! I really enjoyed the little struggles that were included, it's written very true to life and I appreciated that is wasn't over done just because its a book. I laughed, I cried and I wanted to smack a few people upside the head. All in all a truly fun read!!
Looking forward very much to the remaining books in the series.
This is the fourth book in the series and covers Ava and Nico's Wedding, Honeymoon and a few other interesting things. I enjoyed this one very much. Their love story is beautiful! I really enjoyed the little struggles that were included, it's written very true to life and I appreciated that is wasn't over done just because its a book. I laughed, I cried and I wanted to smack a few people upside the head. All in all a truly fun read!!
Looking forward very much to the remaining books in the series.
January 2, 2016
I received this Arc of Honeymoon Bliss, with only the expectations is of a honest review.
Truly a good read! However, I think that Ava is a selfish and ungrateful character. for the most part. Nico has done nothing but love her and protect her from stress. Her behavior toward her nre lifestyle is ridiculous. I'd give anything for a man like Nico, for the love and admiration he has to give to Ava.
Truly a good read! However, I think that Ava is a selfish and ungrateful character. for the most part. Nico has done nothing but love her and protect her from stress. Her behavior toward her nre lifestyle is ridiculous. I'd give anything for a man like Nico, for the love and admiration he has to give to Ava.
April 6, 2019
I’ve loved these but I’m angry
Why on earth would there be an epilogue in the last book? Of course I read it and then it spoiled this one for me! Why on earth would there be an epilogue explaining two years after with a summary of what’s happened in those two years and then write two more books?!!!! The epilogue needs to be removed! These stories are wonderful but I wanted to be surprised and I was cheated of that.
Why on earth would there be an epilogue in the last book? Of course I read it and then it spoiled this one for me! Why on earth would there be an epilogue explaining two years after with a summary of what’s happened in those two years and then write two more books?!!!! The epilogue needs to be removed! These stories are wonderful but I wanted to be surprised and I was cheated of that.
December 7, 2015
Great read!
This is Book #4 in the Honeymoon Series. I seem to become more attached to these characters with each book. This one covers Ava and Nico's wedding, honeymoon and the birth of their first child. In different parts of the book, I laughed and I cried, but I believed in their love! You can never go wrong with a Lily Zante book.
This is Book #4 in the Honeymoon Series. I seem to become more attached to these characters with each book. This one covers Ava and Nico's wedding, honeymoon and the birth of their first child. In different parts of the book, I laughed and I cried, but I believed in their love! You can never go wrong with a Lily Zante book.
August 10, 2016
They made it
After a long journey to get together they were married. They are so in love and nothing will come between them. She is stubborn and he wants to protect her no matter what. It almost costs him his life but In the end they have a new baby and they are happy. Can't wait to read the final book.
After a long journey to get together they were married. They are so in love and nothing will come between them. She is stubborn and he wants to protect her no matter what. It almost costs him his life but In the end they have a new baby and they are happy. Can't wait to read the final book.
November 8, 2016
Interesting book for following Ava and Nico
Book starts with Ava having their second child. Then we go to their wedding, reception and on to the honeymoon, where Nico committes the first sin of marriage. We go through a ton of angst. But in the end, really is a happy ever after
Read and enjoy.
Book starts with Ava having their second child. Then we go to their wedding, reception and on to the honeymoon, where Nico committes the first sin of marriage. We go through a ton of angst. But in the end, really is a happy ever after
Read and enjoy.
February 10, 2016
Honeymoon Bliss
Nicole and Ava found a love be on there control what a beautiful story with twist and turns in both there business especially but. Still they pulled through it all with love.
Nicole and Ava found a love be on there control what a beautiful story with twist and turns in both there business especially but. Still they pulled through it all with love.
June 5, 2016
Beautiful Story Unfolds
A beautiful, romantic story! I can see spinoffs for Gina, Kim and Andrea as they find true happiness and lasting love.
A beautiful, romantic story! I can see spinoffs for Gina, Kim and Andrea as they find true happiness and lasting love.
September 21, 2024
OMore of the same, just book four this time.
If I hadn't bought the entire series on special (including the parallel "Italian Summer" six-part accompaniment), I would have stopped reading Ms Zante's struggling efforts after book one of the "Honeymoon Series".
I just refuse not to read books for which I have paid good money. After my detailed reviews of books one and two, I will attempt to repeat myself again.
Where one event, opinion, or negative reaction could be dealt with within one or part of one chapter occurs, unfortunately it gets thrashed to death and repeated frequently in multiple chapters instead of an eloquent, mature discussion, with occasional references in later chapters. This lengthens each book unnecessarily and makes each one drag on and on, until boredom rears its head.
This is where a good editor should come in, one who is unafraid to wield a red pencil firmly and, by shortening a re-worded story arc, renders these particular books far more pleasant to read. As written in one of my earlier reviews, I believe that with such ruthless actions, this five-book series could be turned into two, possibly three, longer but more enjoyable novels.
Required books for authors are a good British English dictionary, and a Thesaurus, which is a reference book of synonyms, being similar words to ones already used in a phrase or sentence, removing the need for doubled-ups, and a section on antonyms. These are used for the same reason but have opposite meanings to words that an author may wish either to replace a double-up or to present on opposing viewpoint.
There are about 300 million speakers of American English, out of an approximate 1.7 billion (or more) people worldwide who mainly speak British English either as a first or second language, which is a leftover from the British Empire.
Many writers on platforms such as Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and the like are native American speakers, and it would be good if they bore that fact in mind, given that American was deliberately "dumbed down" to help the flood of European refugees arriving after the world wars, with no knowledge of the English language. Fortunately, there are some excellent writers from the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Indian subcontinent.
Once again I have given one star for trying, and another star for continuing with the series despite the negative reviews, which, when repeated often enough, are sufficient to tell an author that (to borrow a famous quote), "Houston, we have a problem...".
The gushing five-star reviews that make no mention of creative writing, deeply held emotions, an amazing way with phraseology, or other similar compliments should be taken with a pinch of salt, in my humble opinion.
If I hadn't bought the entire series on special (including the parallel "Italian Summer" six-part accompaniment), I would have stopped reading Ms Zante's struggling efforts after book one of the "Honeymoon Series".
I just refuse not to read books for which I have paid good money. After my detailed reviews of books one and two, I will attempt to repeat myself again.
Where one event, opinion, or negative reaction could be dealt with within one or part of one chapter occurs, unfortunately it gets thrashed to death and repeated frequently in multiple chapters instead of an eloquent, mature discussion, with occasional references in later chapters. This lengthens each book unnecessarily and makes each one drag on and on, until boredom rears its head.
This is where a good editor should come in, one who is unafraid to wield a red pencil firmly and, by shortening a re-worded story arc, renders these particular books far more pleasant to read. As written in one of my earlier reviews, I believe that with such ruthless actions, this five-book series could be turned into two, possibly three, longer but more enjoyable novels.
Required books for authors are a good British English dictionary, and a Thesaurus, which is a reference book of synonyms, being similar words to ones already used in a phrase or sentence, removing the need for doubled-ups, and a section on antonyms. These are used for the same reason but have opposite meanings to words that an author may wish either to replace a double-up or to present on opposing viewpoint.
There are about 300 million speakers of American English, out of an approximate 1.7 billion (or more) people worldwide who mainly speak British English either as a first or second language, which is a leftover from the British Empire.
Many writers on platforms such as Amazon Kindle, Kobo, and the like are native American speakers, and it would be good if they bore that fact in mind, given that American was deliberately "dumbed down" to help the flood of European refugees arriving after the world wars, with no knowledge of the English language. Fortunately, there are some excellent writers from the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the Indian subcontinent.
Once again I have given one star for trying, and another star for continuing with the series despite the negative reviews, which, when repeated often enough, are sufficient to tell an author that (to borrow a famous quote), "Houston, we have a problem...".
The gushing five-star reviews that make no mention of creative writing, deeply held emotions, an amazing way with phraseology, or other similar compliments should be taken with a pinch of salt, in my humble opinion.
October 26, 2017
I have to be honest, I was slightly disappointed with "Honeymoon Bliss." I LOVE Nico and Ava's story to date. I felt Honeymoon Bliss was a bit of a mishmash of a few story lines and a lot of loose ends. I know there are other spinoffs, so I am hoping that I missed something because I didn't read the spinoff associated with this book.
December 29, 2019
I really struggled to keep reading this book i kept leaving it for other books. I just disliked how Ava and Nico communicate with each other and I hated how Nico handled the whole warehouse fire situation. I’m just annoyed and disappointed with the characters. I really enjoyed the first three books though.
May 23, 2023
This is book 4 in Lily Zants's The Honeymoon Series and finally Nico and Ava get married and go on their honeymoon. Of course, the two workaholics plan when they will check in on their respective offices while they are honeymooning but problems arise. How are they handled? You will have to read the book, sorry. I ❤️ ❤️ loved this book the best so far, but there is one more coming. So onward.
August 16, 2022
𝚃𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚊𝚒𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚜 𝚔𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚛𝚎𝚒𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚛𝚎𝚚𝚞𝚒𝚛𝚎𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚊𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗𝚜 𝚝𝚘 𝚛𝚒𝚐𝚑𝚝𝚏𝚞𝚕𝚕𝚢 𝚛𝚎𝚊𝚌𝚑 𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚙𝚕𝚎𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚟𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚕𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚠𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚌𝚊𝚗 𝚎𝚡𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚒𝚎𝚗𝚌𝚎. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚢 𝚔𝚎𝚎𝚙 𝚙𝚛𝚒𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚎𝚜 𝚒𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚎𝚌𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚍𝚕𝚎 𝚒𝚗𝚜𝚝𝚊𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚜 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚐𝚛𝚊𝚌𝚎.
January 5, 2018
I have nearly read the whole series in a weeks time.. Easy read .. but this one is little dragging at points and mishmashed
August 12, 2016
Looking forward to the next, and unfortunately last, book in this series.
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