The Tuscan Sister's Secret

The Tuscan Sisters #2

by Daniela Sacerdoti

Standing in the garden of her family’s Tuscan villa, Bianca inhales the sweet scent of roses. Closing her eyes, she begs her heart to stop longing for the one man she is forbidden to love…

Ever since her twin sister returned to the family home, Bianca has felt more lost than ever. For the first time in her life, she’s not the only one taking care of her family. But her newfound freedom makes it impossible to stop thinking about Lorenzo. She has loved him since they met beneath a tree between their houses as children, but a long-seated family feud means they can never be together...

Determined to distract herself from her heartache, Bianca is delighted when she runs into a childhood friend, Brando, who secures her a job at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. And the more time she spends with him in the archives, cataloguing the museum’s precious library, the more she becomes captivated by his warm brown eyes. Maybe his gentle smile will heal her heart?

But when Bianca discovers a long-lost diary in the archives, written by a young woman who once lived in her family’s villa, she is gripped by the story of forbidden love that mirrors her own. As she reads, Bianca wonders whether she should take courage from this stranger’s story. But is Bianca’s chance for happiness already lost forever? Or is it not too late for her to heal the wounds of the past, and fight for the man she loves?

An unputdownable and heart-wrenching page-turner packed with family secrets and forbidden love. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Santa Montefiore and Fiona Valpy.

Readers love The Tuscan Sisters

‘Pulled at my heartstrings and made me binge read… I couldn’t put this book down… I was spellbound… Beautiful.’ Theliterateleprechaun ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this story from start to finish… family drama at its best. I loved the description of the setting, felt like I was there. A must-read!’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautifully written… The descriptions of the beautiful Italian countryside will make you believe you are there.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow! Had me turning the pages so fast.’ Diane.likes.to.read ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautiful… I couldn’t put this book down.’ Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heartbreaking and amazing… Unputdownable.’ Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Suspense

264 pages, Paperback

Published May 27, 2025

About the author

Daniela Sacerdoti is a mother and a writer. Born in Naples, but brought up in a small village in the Italian Alps, she lives near Glasgow with her husband and sons. She steals time to write when everyone has gone to bed, or before they wake up. She’s a Primary teacher, but she chose to be at home with her children. She loves being with her boys, reading anything she can get her hands on and chatting with her girlfriends. But she also adores being on her own, free to daydream and make up stories.

Reviews

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

(3.5 stars, rounded up)
The Tuscan Sister’s Secret is the second book in a series about four Italian sisters. I believe this could be read as a standalone, because the author fills in the necessary information from book one, but you would have a better background if you read book one first. The focus in this one is on Bianca, while the first book focuses on Lucrezia (Lulu), her twin.

Each of the sisters has a “gift”, a trait inherited from their Scottish mother. Bianca’s gift allows her to see and hear people from long ago, especially a young woman named Viola, who lived during World War II and who became involved in saving Florence’s precious artwork. Bianca has always felt responsible for her younger siblings, Nora and Mia, especially after Lulu was exiled by their father (at age 12!!!). Now that Lulu is back, Bianca is trying to loosen up a bit and do things for herself a bit more. (The timeframe is 1985.) Bianca finds Viola’s diary during her work with the Florence archives, and discovers that parts of Viola’s life paralleled some events in her own life - especially being told she had to marry a much older man. (Bianca did NOT marry him, but the feeling of kinship with Viola was strong.)

While I was totally invested in Lulu’s story in book one, I had a harder time staying interested in Bianca’s story. She just seemed very bland and a “goody two-shoes”. There are a lot of references to an earlier attachment to Lorenzo, the older brother of the Orafi family, who their father treated as enemies. Now that their father is dead, the two no longer need to hide their attraction but there still seems to be some sort of impediment that I didn’t quite understand. I found Viola’s story to be much more interesting.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

[Kristina Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of The Tuscan Sister's Secret by Daniela Sacerdoti. This book is the second of the series about Italian sisters. I have been to Italy and enjoyed it immensely. Reading about Tuscany and Florence was delightful. I could see Casalta in my mind's eye. I was initially skeptical as to whether or not I would enjoy the novel due to the sisters' "gifts" but I persevered. I loved the book. It was a great love story with history built in. It ends with an opening for a third book in the series. I wonder if this will happen. I would definitely read it. Go ahead and give this one a try. Even though it is the second book, enough backstory is given for it to stand alone. I gave it a 4 star rating.
#Bookouture #Danielasacerdoti #NetGalley

[Caroline|Page~Turners · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bianca returns to her family home to assist them and discover the direction her life is taking. However, her childhood love, Lorenzo, still occupies her heart. They met as children but were never able to be together due to their family’s feud.

When Bianca encounters another old friend, Brando, he helps her secure a job at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence. She finds immense joy in cataloging the museum’s library. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she discovers an old, dusty diary. The secrets it reveals have the potential to alter Bianca’s and her family’s lives forever.

“The Tuscan Sister’s Secret,” written by Daniela Sacerdoti, is an enchanting continuation of The Tuscan Sisters Series. Sacerdoti possesses an extraordinary talent for drawing the reader into her captivating stories. The vivid descriptions of Tuscany immerse the reader in its beauty. The Uffizi Gallery in Florence appears as a captivating place to explore and learn about the past.

The plot unfolds with intriguing twists and turns as Bianca delves deeper into the old diary. The revelation of family secrets adds a layer of intrigue that keeps the reader engaged and eager to discover more. Despite being part of a series, “The Tuscan Sister’s Secret” can be enjoyed as a standalone read. I thoroughly enjoyed this story and highly recommend it to anyone who appreciates well-written fiction.

[Pauline · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a sequel to The Tuscan Sisters book about an Italian family and their daughters.
After the death of her father Lucrezia returns home to live with her sisters.
They find out that their father has left debts and they must find a way to hold onto the family home.
A story told in several timelines about their family history and the importance of home.
Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

[LESLIE J (mrsj_readsbooks) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Bookouture and NetGalley for my complimentary copy of The Tuscan Sister's Secret.
All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It was so nice being back in Casalta. I have always wanted to visit Tuscany, and each of these books allows me a very affordable vacation.
The family has (seemingly) moved on after the events of the first book. This book focuses on Bianca.

Told in back and forth timelines, we are able to see how her past is shaping her present day life. I really like learning about her gift. I enjoyed how this gift allows us to see the similarities between Violet and Bianca. From her love of art, her home and family obligations, their lives are seemingly intertwined over the years.

I really enjoyed the family drama in this second Tuscan Sister's story. And it looks like the drama will not be resolved anytime soon!

[Janilyn Kocher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Back to the beautiful setting of Italy, the reunited sisters are settling in,
I was tortured for a good part of the book as Lorenzo and Bianca continued to circle each other. I wanted to lock them together in a room for 24 hours so they would be forced to interact with each other.
I thought Tamera should have been tossed in the grape press!
The ending is a cliffhanger so I’m eager to see how the next book plays out!
Thanks Bookouture and NetGalley for the advance read.

[BookswithLydscl | · Rating 3 out of 5]

Full of saccharine and pretty schmaltzy but short for this kind of book and a generally good read. Viola's story was more interesting and Bianca was a little bland for me in comparison to her other sisters we met in book one.

[Emma Crowley · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Tuscan Sister’s Secret is the second in The Tuscan Sisters series by Daniela Sacerdoti. It’s a continuation from where book one left off but this time it focuses on Bianca, the twin of Lulu from book one. Within the first few pages readers are brought up to speed with events and the family’s current situation although without giving too much away which is good for new readers and for me it served as a refresher as to specific details and the timeline of events which I had previously enjoyed. This was a quick read which opened with a brief but tense prologue set in 1944 where a woman called Viola is in a room full of paintings as planes soar overhead and she is waiting for what she feels will be the inevitable but then we learn no more as we are taken forward to 1985 to Casalta the family home of the Falconeri sisters in Tuscany.

One thing that the author excels at throughout this book is bringing the Tuscan countryside and the city of Florence to life. The descriptions are rich and vivid without being cliched and you feel as if you have been transported to a different country and place where you can forget your daily life worries for awhile as you focus on the unravelling of Bianca’s story. The Falconeri sisters have recently buried their father and Lulu has returned to the family fold. The loss of their father was a relief for them as he had been a tyrant, a bully and a cruel cruel used to getting his own way and imposing fear and hatred upon others. His actions had torn the family apart and now they are finally reunited in more ways than one. Life should be good as Lulu is trying to get the family wine business back on track and the sisters are at last free to be who they wish to be. Yet for Bianca, there is an uneasiness about her, a restlessness even though their life situation had resolved itself. For many years with the forced absence of her twin she was the one who had to step in and look after her younger sisters. They relied on her and she would have done anything for them but now she is at a loss as to what to do. She runs a charity caring for the elderly with her close friend Camilla but as satisfying as this is there is more that she would like to do.

With her sisters finding their own ways in life now she must do the same and a long held ambition is to apply for a course in art restoration. Bianca was very down on herself. Change for her meant anxiety and that she is not good or clever enough and this made me want to give her a good shake and urge her to just get on with things. I think her fathers unhealthy and strong influence had inflicted so much pain on her that even though he was gone his shadow still lingered for her. This is why I felt she wasn’t as strong and as forthright as Lulu. I found her to be weak and having had to constantly walk on eggshells for so many years she hadn’t the will power to forge determinedly straightway onto a new path. Instead that took time and effort. Each of the sisters have a gift which I won’t delve into and usually I would roll my eyes and laugh at magical realism in a book but it worked here because of the subtleness in which it was interspersed with certain events in the story.

Bianca can see scenes and people from long ago flowing parallel to the current day but when Lulu left so did Bianca’s gift and it has not returned which is another issue which eats away at her and which has severely eroded her confidence. Not to mention there is also a love story which has many unresolved strands. Again something I won’t go into as it would ruin the book but I did think when she got the job at the museum in Florence that the romance element was going to go one way which I didn’t feel particularly comfortable with as I didn’t feel it was right for her. So it was interesting to see how this subplot was developed over the course of the book as it was definitely something that was nagging away at her and given the family history I couldn’t see how misunderstandings, feuds and secrets could be resolved. Bianca needed to look deep inside her and follow her heart but I thought perhaps she was too caught up in finding her gift again and the imprints of the past were still making their presence known in the present.

The timeslip element of the book brought us back to Viola who lived in Casalta during the war years. When Bianca finds her diary in the documents that she is archiving we get glimpses into Viola’s story and parallels emerge between the two young woman although they are separated by over 40 years. I do find reading diary entries that I tend to speed read through them and I don’t perhaps absorb as much information as I should. Therefore I don’t think Viola’s story had as much of an impact on me as it could have. I understand its necessity in bridging the gap with Bianca and helping her to see things in the present but it would have had more of an impact for me if there had been specific chapters from Viola’s viewpoint. I think I would have gotten to know and understand her more whereas I felt I only skimmed the surface with her. The diary does help Bianca understand unravel her own life and to that end it served its purpose but I didn’t form the strongest of connections with Viola.

I did feel that there was more of a specific storyline in the first book. There was a clear sense of purpose and goal for Lulu whereas here I found myself looking for this with Bianca. She didn’t seem as together as Lulu and the real mystery element that has previously been present wasn’t really there for me except for the very last page which left things on a major cliffhanger. In fact, it had me gasping in shock but I was also secretly thrilled because it has opened up endless questions and possibilities for future storylines. It certainly guaranteed that I will return to see what happens next but even without this plot twist, I do desperately want to read Mia and Nora’s stories. I feel they have been very much on the periphery so far almost like enigmas with just the briefest hints as to what may be troubling them or how their individual stories will develop.

I did enjoy The Tuscan Sister’s Secret but book one The Tuscan Sister slightly edges out in front for me at the moment. Bianca showed a lot of strength and self-sacrifice in protecting her family and it was good to see her finally taking her life back and reclaiming it finding her voice and her power as she did so. If you want family drama, secrets, romance and a time slip element in your next read than this will be the story for you.

[Angie Baer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading The Tuscan Sister’s Secret—the setting was beautiful, and the historical timeline set during WWII was compelling and heartfelt. That part of the story, following Viola, was definitely the highlight for me. Her character felt vivid and real, and I found myself drawn into her world and struggles in a way that kept me turning the pages.

That said, I had a harder time connecting with the present-day storyline. While this is book two in the series, I read it as a standalone, which works just fine plot-wise. However, I do feel like there was something missing emotionally—especially in the development of Bianca and the male lead. Their connection and backstory seemed to rely on prior knowledge or assumptions from book one, but even with that in mind, their character arcs felt surface-level. I wanted more depth, more insight into their motivations and growth.

The pacing was steady, and the writing itself is lovely, but I found myself struggling a bit to stay fully engaged in the present-day sections. I honestly didn’t feel like I fully understood Bianca’s connection to Viola, even by the end, which left the story feeling a bit disjointed.

Overall, this is a solid dual-timeline novel with a moving historical narrative, but I found the modern storyline lacked the emotional weight and character development I was hoping for. Still worth a read for fans of historical fiction, especially those who enjoy Tuscan settings and WWII-era stories.

[Readsandeats · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would like to thank Bookouture, Netgalley and Daniella Sacerdoti for the E ARC of this book.
This is book 2 in the Tuscan Sisters series and we learn more about Bianca. Since her twin sister has returned Bianca is no longer the only sister who is looking after her sisters and maybe wants to try spreading her wings a bit. She loves her job helping and looking after those who need doing so in her village, but is it enough? What about her love for Lorenzo, will that develop?
She would love to work in one of the many galleries in Florence, at an interview with one of them she bumps into an old school friend, Brando, who secures her a position in the archives of the Uffizi Gallery. Whilst there she discovers the diary of the young girl who used to live in her home, the more Bianca reads the diary the more she sees her own life being mirrored back at her.
Can Bianca be happy in Florence with Brando or is the pull of home and Lorenzo too much?
I loved this book. The characters were well written, it was good to get more of the sisters back story and see with more depth what the tyranny of their father had done to them all. I loved that that they were there for each other and in many ways helped each other. The plotline developed from book 1 and it was great to see Bianca come out of her shell and try new things. She maybe the quieter twin but she by no means doesn’t have her own strength and resilience.
A great 2nd book and I look forward to book 3.

[Roz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second in the series featuring sisters living in Tuscany, each of whom have a special gift. The story is told on multiple timelines and features as it’s central current timeline story the complicated relationship between one of the sisters and the son of a neighbouring family, one with which there is a long term feud. In the past, we see the story of a young woman who is forced into promising to marry a man old enough to be her father and her wish to escape. The timelines combine when one becomes aware of the other, using her gift to fathom out the events of the past.

Set in a beautiful backdrop and with a cast of characters who have developed from the first book the reader is immediately immersed into the Italian culture, seeing the feuds and complexities an old hatred brings to the current generation. Beautifully written also and with some interesting historic interest around the artworld and the theft of painting and works of art during the war.

Highly recommended and although could be read as a standalone I feel reading the first in the series to understand the background of the characters.

Thanks to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Tuscan Sister's Secret is Bianca's story. The Falconeri sisters live in Casalta, their house in the middle of their land and vineyards. The four sisters live here with their father after their mother died. The girls each have a mystic ability that they inherited from their Scottish mother. Mia, the youngest, has the ability to know things she isn't suppose to know, usually about the future; but vague. Lucrezia, the youngest of the twins, can see an aura around people and tell their moods. Eleanora, the third girl, has not told anyone what her ability is as she wants to have nothing to do with her Scottish heritage. Bianca, the oldest daughter and the other twin, has the ability to see things happening and bring those stories out into the open; but so far only at Casalta.
Bianca begins seeing and eventually hearing a young girl named Viola who lived at Casalta in the past. It is as though She wants Bianca to follow her vague instructions and find something. At the same time, she leaves home to go to Florence to find a job so she can find a job to help her save money to go to school to learn art restoration.
This book exceeds my expectation of Daniela Sacerdoti's books. It is awesome.

[DianeLikesToRead · Rating 4 out of 5]

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This is the second book in The Tuscan Sisters Series. You can read it as a stand alone but I recommend reading them in order because you will love them! It’s about four sisters who live on their family’s Tuscan villa. Let’s meet our characters:
Bianca: The main character who is torn between two loves. Each sister of the sisters have a “gift” passed down from their mother. Bianca’s gift is to see and hear people from a long time ago.
Lorenzo: The man Bianca loves but cannot be with because of a family conflict from a long time ago.
Brando: A childhood friend who helps Bianca get a job at the museum
Viola- A mysterious woman from the past we discover through an old diary
This story blends family secrets and forbidden love. It is a great time slip novel. It ended on a cliffhanger so I can’t wait to read the next book! Many thanks to the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of the book. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.
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[Susan McAulay · Rating 4 out of 5]

What attracted me to this novel was the scenery and cover. I have been to Italy but I never made it to Tuscany. Since I couldn't go there this year physically, I traveled in my armchair.
Now, I did not read the first in the series, but I had no trouble following, even though the timelines went back and forth. This book focuses on Bianca, one of a set of twins, who has the gift of sixth sense (each sister has a gift). Bianca is connected with Viola, through her job in the Uffrizi. There is romance, as she becomes involved with the son of neighbors. Then there is her love of art. All of these things are conveyed in the beautiful backdrop of Tuscany.
It is a nice, escapist read, perfect among some of more serious reads and is perfect when you want to go places without leaving the comfort of your home. I will try to investigate the first book and I am sure I will continue the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with this entertaining book in exchange for my unbiased opinion.
4.25 stars.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great setting🌄

3-3.5🌟 stars
The Tuscan countryside and the sights of Florence seemed the actual stars of this story. The author provides beautiful, evocative descriptions of the setting. I just wish the character descriptions were of the same level. I did not connect with the characters, maybe because they were described with such broad strokes (particularly the men) and not a lot of depth.

The story fluctuates between two time periods, both dominated by father figures who control their daughters with intimidation and threats. The plot was fine, enjoyable but not riveting; the modern day romance was in fact a bit of a disappointment for me. I've read better by this author. Viola and her life in WWII-era Tuscany definitely added extra interest but by splitting the plot in two I fear neither storyline got the full treatment it deserved.

Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for sharing a complimentary advance copy of the book; this is my voluntary and honest opinion.

[Patricia Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!! I've just read this book in one sitting and it has blown me away. Everything you could ask for in a book. Romance, thrills, excitement, culture and a little bit of magic. I love Daniela Sacerdoti's writing anyway but this has to be the best yet. The Tuscan Sister's Secret is book two in the Tuscan sisters series and is Bianca's story. Bianca is Lulu's twin although all the sisters appear in the book. We heard Lulu's story in book one. The story is set in 1985 and the mid 1940's. Bianca's sixth sense links her with Viola a previous occupant of their home Casalta. Through their work in the Uffizi Bianca learns amazing things about Viola and her life. Not to be missed if you love a bit of escapism.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own.

[Elaine - Splashes Into Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

After years of protecting her sisters from their Dad
His death should mean life's no longer bad!
The return of her twin sister is brilliant news
But all the changes bring different views.

Memories, friendships and so much more
Is now the time to dream and explore?
Are fresh starts the best with someone new
Or is rekindling past romance what she should do?

A story where events from the past
Are shown again in a way that will last.
Will secrets hidden during the war
Be brought to the fore once more?

A fabulous dual time line adventure and romances
Where hidden abilities lead to new opportunities and chances.
A page turner read that’s fascinating all the way through
No wonder I highly recommend it to you!

For my copy of this brilliant book I say thank you
As I share with you this, my honest review.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Tuscan Sister’s Secret is book 2 of a series, and just like the first (which I have read for a change) is full of family secrets. This story is told from two perspectives, Bianca in the 1970s and 80s, and Viola in the 1940s, although mainly through her diary entries. The setting and pacing are wonderful and I loved getting to "know" Bianca. Of course, having parts of the story set in the the 1940s just made it even better in my opinion.

Bianca and her sisters all have a 'gift' inherited from their mother, and Bianca's is a connection with someone from the past, Viola. I absolutely loved this element of the book, and finding out who the mysterious Viola was, as well as learning more of the families often painful past.

I'm hoping there's more to come in this series as I'd love to read the story of the remaining two sisters as well.

[Kathryn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully written book. I enjoyed how it was written across two timelines. This is the second book of the series. 

Follows the stories of sisters with special gifts (immediately made me think of the film Encanto!) 

The first book told Lulu's story. In this, the second book, Lulu has been reunited with her family but now twin sister Bianca is feeling lost as she is no longer having to be the strong one taking care of everyone. She is finding it hard to be allowed to put herself first for a change. 

Bianca has a special magical connection with Viola, a previous occupant of Casalta, the family villa. Bianca finds Viola's diary and there were intriguing similarities between their lives. 

Beautifully descriptive writing meant I could really picture Tuscany at the time. Lovely escapist read. 

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Bookouture.

I think that in some ways, this book was a little bit different from what I expected, but I enjoyed it. Bianca was a likeable protagonist, and I appreciated the close bond she shared with her twin sister, Lucrezia. I also felt that in general, all the characters seemed to support and take care of each other.

The author brought the story to life on the pages, and there was something about it that felt nostalgic to me. I enjoyed following Viola’s story as well as Bianca's, and I appreciated the romance, with a few moments that tugged at my heartstrings.

This was a romantic, uplifting read that whisked me away. Thank you to Bookouture, and to the author and publisher, for the opportunity to read and review this.

[Jane Hunt · Rating 4 out of 5]

The saga of the Tuscan sisters continues with Bianca's story. She had to hold the family together when her father exiled her sister and her mother mysteriously disappeared. Now, with her twin's return, her family duties are shared as she hopes to recapture her life. It's a story of forbidden love, family loyalty and many secrets. The bond between the sisters makes this an emotional and uplifting read, and the historical perspective that the WW2 timeline offers adds depth to the 1980s relationships and secrets. There is a supernatural element, as each sister possesses a psychic gift, which gives the story its uniqueness. I like the emotional family dynamic, the romantic possibilities and the family secrets.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

[Melissa * bookedwithmel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was a little different than what I normally read. I love a good family saga, and this is definitely that. Bianca is on the hunt for more about her family. Her relationship with her father was terrible, but the connections she had to the women in her life kept her going. She gave up the love of her life to protect her sisters from her father.

I liked Bianca’s character. She was so compassionate and protective of those she loved. She sacrificed herself for everyone around her.

There’s a little magical realism in this one, which really fits the story well.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy of this book.

[Dee Groocock · Rating 5 out of 5]

With Lucrezia back home, book 2 concentrates more on her twin sister, Bianca’s story.

Told over two timelines; the 1940s and 1985, we learn about the history of the house after Bianca finds a long-lost diary, as well as understanding the pain that Bianca went through after her twin sister was sent away.

As Lucrezia prepares for her wedding day, Bianca still struggles when she sees Lorenzo, the man she hurt.

With Bianca being able to “see” previous occupiers of the house, it was interesting to learn different information in the story from World War 2.

I enjoyed seeing the sisters back together today, I could feel the love they had for each other, especially with their mother coming to visit when she could.

A beautifully written love story, where I could close my eyes and imagine I was there in the Tuscan villa and countryside with them.

My thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for a copy in exchange for my honest review.

[Bjdoocomcast.net · Rating 3 out of 5]

This second book was not as good as the first book, The Tuscan Sister #1.
I didn’t warm up to Bianca who was the twin of Lulu. She finds love again even though her father had forbidden her choice long ago. She finds a diary written by a woman that had lived in her family’s villa who also experienced forbidden love. It dragged in parts for me but the setting in Tuscany and Florence made it better.

[Helen Simpson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 continues from the first book this time with Bianca. As children she thinks of Lorenzo as a friemd but with the family fuef they never take the next step. I enjoyed the gift Bianca has with the flashbacks in time. Another great book from the author. Can be read as a standalone.

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

overall an enjoyable read. Certain parts felt slow but the storyline was good with a mix of mystery and heartache.

[Shirley Maude · Rating 4 out of 5]

A continuation of the four sisters story and their “ powers “ . Interesting link to the history of Florence and its art work in WW2.

[Julie Ellis · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

[Kelly Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love her books!

Love these books! Starting another one of her books now. I’ve really enjoyed this series! It was a good read.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, second in the series. It made a nice change from my usual genre of crime books