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The Velvet Vine: Kelyn: A Jersey girl in an Italian world
A heartfelt Italian escape for fans of women's fiction, family sagas and second chances.
Kelyn Kennedy was ready to kiss her past goodbye... but her past wasn't done with her yet.
A Jersey girl in an Italian world, Kelyn and her brother leave their home state behind for the rolling hills of Abruzzo, Italy. The dream? To renovate an old stone cottage into The Velvet Vine, a cozy bed-and-breakfast filled with family, food and second chances.
What Kelyn didn't expect was to cross paths with him -- an old flame that burned out a long time ago---or find herself head-over-heels with Easton Seppora, a chiseled and dangerously charming Italian magazine writer who hides more than charism behind those hazel-green eyes.
As renovation dust settles and long-buried emotions come to, Kelyn must face what she's been running from all love, loss, and the haunting truth that sometimes the life you're creating can't begin until you stop trying to glue together pieces of the past.
Family. Love. Friendship. Passion
The Velvet Vine is more than a story---it's a taste of Italy, a hug in book form. You'll hear the nonnas in the kitchen, smell the garlic on the stove, and feel right at home in the chaos and comfort of Kelyn's world.
Because no matter who comes, or who goes...
family is forever!
Kelyn Kennedy was ready to kiss her past goodbye... but her past wasn't done with her yet.
A Jersey girl in an Italian world, Kelyn and her brother leave their home state behind for the rolling hills of Abruzzo, Italy. The dream? To renovate an old stone cottage into The Velvet Vine, a cozy bed-and-breakfast filled with family, food and second chances.
What Kelyn didn't expect was to cross paths with him -- an old flame that burned out a long time ago---or find herself head-over-heels with Easton Seppora, a chiseled and dangerously charming Italian magazine writer who hides more than charism behind those hazel-green eyes.
As renovation dust settles and long-buried emotions come to, Kelyn must face what she's been running from all love, loss, and the haunting truth that sometimes the life you're creating can't begin until you stop trying to glue together pieces of the past.
Family. Love. Friendship. Passion
The Velvet Vine is more than a story---it's a taste of Italy, a hug in book form. You'll hear the nonnas in the kitchen, smell the garlic on the stove, and feel right at home in the chaos and comfort of Kelyn's world.
Because no matter who comes, or who goes...
family is forever!
430 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2025
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January 25, 2026
The Velvet Vine is a cozy, rich story about family and finding home in unexpected places. The Italian setting is vivid and the character growth feels genuine. I found it to be comforting and engaging read.
December 31, 2025
What an exciting and immersive read! This story truly transports you to Italy, making you dream of leisurely days spent sipping wine, indulging in delicious cheese, and soaking in the breathtaking landscapes. The characters felt so real and relatable that I instantly connected with them. The romance was beautifully done, and the love triangle kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. This book was absolutely addictive—I couldn’t put it down and didn’t want it to end!
February 1, 2026
Great book!
Great heartwarming book about family and love. Really relatable and you feel as though you are in Italy with them.
Great heartwarming book about family and love. Really relatable and you feel as though you are in Italy with them.
February 28, 2026
You will fall in love with Kelyn and Rhys. It's the perfect romance for anyone who has ever dreamed of just picking up and moving over seas.
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