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A Taste of Limoncello
Three best friends: one I pined for, one I slept with, and one I’ve been quietly married to in my head for years.
Spencer is the first, my childhood accomplice, the object of my teenage fantasies, and the man I’ve never quite stopped wanting. And in a few short weeks, I’ll be standing at his wedding, watching him marry someone else.
Not at all devastating.
Dax is the second, a later addition to my life. Unshakably steady. Exceedingly protective. And generous, always, in meeting my every need. Even those of the one-night-favor variety meant to cure me of best friend number one.
Spoiler alert. It complicates things.
Now we’re crossing Italy together ahead of Spencer’s wedding. Which somehow means road trips in tiny cars, towels the size of rags, lemon-scented mishaps, and exactly one bed.
Which also means not falling into his arms. Especially not his bed… again. Or heaven forbid, against a lemon tree.
Why, you ask?
We’re just friends. That’s the verdict. Because unrequited love has always been my third and most steadfast best friend.
But by the time I leave Italy, at least one of them won’t be mine anymore.
Spencer is the first, my childhood accomplice, the object of my teenage fantasies, and the man I’ve never quite stopped wanting. And in a few short weeks, I’ll be standing at his wedding, watching him marry someone else.
Not at all devastating.
Dax is the second, a later addition to my life. Unshakably steady. Exceedingly protective. And generous, always, in meeting my every need. Even those of the one-night-favor variety meant to cure me of best friend number one.
Spoiler alert. It complicates things.
Now we’re crossing Italy together ahead of Spencer’s wedding. Which somehow means road trips in tiny cars, towels the size of rags, lemon-scented mishaps, and exactly one bed.
Which also means not falling into his arms. Especially not his bed… again. Or heaven forbid, against a lemon tree.
Why, you ask?
We’re just friends. That’s the verdict. Because unrequited love has always been my third and most steadfast best friend.
But by the time I leave Italy, at least one of them won’t be mine anymore.
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 30, 2026
About the author
Ariana Erazo
4 books43 followersAriana Erazo writes happy, funny stories full of heart, chaos, and characters you’ll want to hug—and maybe argue with. She’s a hopeless romantic with an overly positive outlook, a deep love for coffee, and an affection for all things bright, joyful, and a little messy. Her writing reflects her sunny outlook.
She lives in Florida with her husband and three kids, who keep her busy and caffeinated as she shuttles them between practices, games, and endless snack emergencies.
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August 14, 2026
Ava and Dax are friends who text every day. When she comes back into town, she finds herself asking Dax for a one night stand after they all hang out. What was supposed to be a one time hook up quickly makes things between them a lot more complicated.
Honestly, when Ava asks Dax for a hookup, I felt it was abrupt, but I mean, they had been texting, so perhaps she was just shooting her shot.
She’s trying to navigate dating, come to terms with her longtime crush, Spencer, marrying someone else, and deal with her increasing feelings for Dax, who doesn’t seem to want to cross that line again. I get why she was so confused. There were times when I felt she was a little immature, but she is young, so I wasn’t too bothered by it.
I loved Dax’s POV chapters. I really respected his perspective and thought he was very mature about the situation. I don’t blame him at all for how he felt. I respect a man who knows his worth and prioritizes it, even when part of him would love to just give in.
I actually really enjoyed watching them navigate jealousy and perceptions and come to terms with what they meant to each other.
Addendum: I totally read this series out of order 😅 After going back and reading book one, I’d definitely suggest reading them in order, even though they’re interconnected standalones. There’s more depth and context in book one that helps you better understand and connect with the characters. I truly feel like I understand Ava so much more now!
Honestly, when Ava asks Dax for a hookup, I felt it was abrupt, but I mean, they had been texting, so perhaps she was just shooting her shot.
She’s trying to navigate dating, come to terms with her longtime crush, Spencer, marrying someone else, and deal with her increasing feelings for Dax, who doesn’t seem to want to cross that line again. I get why she was so confused. There were times when I felt she was a little immature, but she is young, so I wasn’t too bothered by it.
I loved Dax’s POV chapters. I really respected his perspective and thought he was very mature about the situation. I don’t blame him at all for how he felt. I respect a man who knows his worth and prioritizes it, even when part of him would love to just give in.
I actually really enjoyed watching them navigate jealousy and perceptions and come to terms with what they meant to each other.
Addendum: I totally read this series out of order 😅 After going back and reading book one, I’d definitely suggest reading them in order, even though they’re interconnected standalones. There’s more depth and context in book one that helps you better understand and connect with the characters. I truly feel like I understand Ava so much more now!
April 24, 2026
✨ARC Review✨
This was such a breath of fresh air! Ariana Erazo did it again!
Daisy and Spencer are getting married in Italy. Daisy invites Spencer’s asshole dad and then realizes it was a horrible idea. So sending Dax and Ava to Italy early to somehow stop him from showing up is obviously the next best idea.
I love Dax and Ava sooo much. The banter, the Italian scene, the chemistry to best friends to lovers. It’s like a nostalgic romcom and I ate it up! I adored their friendship from the beginning.
I felt like I was living in this book with how it was written, fully 100% immersed and locked in. I full on was living in Ava and Dax’s heads during their push and pull of their emotions. Plus, imagining Dax in the small Fiat had me crying from laughter
This is by far one of my new favorite romance books.
This was such a breath of fresh air! Ariana Erazo did it again!
Daisy and Spencer are getting married in Italy. Daisy invites Spencer’s asshole dad and then realizes it was a horrible idea. So sending Dax and Ava to Italy early to somehow stop him from showing up is obviously the next best idea.
I love Dax and Ava sooo much. The banter, the Italian scene, the chemistry to best friends to lovers. It’s like a nostalgic romcom and I ate it up! I adored their friendship from the beginning.
I felt like I was living in this book with how it was written, fully 100% immersed and locked in. I full on was living in Ava and Dax’s heads during their push and pull of their emotions. Plus, imagining Dax in the small Fiat had me crying from laughter
This is by far one of my new favorite romance books.
April 27, 2026
Thank you Ariana Erazo for the advanced reader copy of your book A Taste of Limoncello 🍋 book 2 in the Love on the Rocks series.
This book exceeded my expectations! This is a young love romance (early 20’s), but this had yearning and angst, excellent banter, friendship, love, beautiful descriptions, an Italian adventure (with hilarious mishaps and fun), learning to trust yourself, and some truly great, emotion-filled open door spice🔥
I really enjoyed this book. I’d definitely recommend it. I think we all wish we had such a fun and tight knit friend group and could have a Dax in our lives.
This book exceeded my expectations! This is a young love romance (early 20’s), but this had yearning and angst, excellent banter, friendship, love, beautiful descriptions, an Italian adventure (with hilarious mishaps and fun), learning to trust yourself, and some truly great, emotion-filled open door spice🔥
I really enjoyed this book. I’d definitely recommend it. I think we all wish we had such a fun and tight knit friend group and could have a Dax in our lives.
May 6, 2026
A Taste of Limoncello was such an enjoyable escape. I loved the beautiful Italian atmosphere and how easy it was to get invested in the characters and their relationships. The story had a really nice balance of romance, emotion, and lighter moments that kept me wanting to keep reading.
It left me wanting to book a trip to Italy and pour a glass of limoncello immediately. A really sweet and comforting read.
It left me wanting to book a trip to Italy and pour a glass of limoncello immediately. A really sweet and comforting read.
April 30, 2026
This book captured Italy in such a fun, romantic way of course there is gelato, pizza and my personal favorite linguine alle vongole. I felt like I was right there the whole time. The romance is a perfect slow burn, and the spice hits just right even in the beginning of the story it’s just chef’s kiss.
Dax- the kind of guy who somehow gets hotter every time you see him. And Ava my girl, you deserve everything. I loved how she knew what she wanted and didn’t hold back..
Ava has been in love with her best friend forever… Except he’s in love with someone else and about to get married in Italy, as the brides request Ava heads there early with the bride’s brother.
This one is full of heart, tension and just the right amount of heat. If you love a friends-to-lovers slow burn with dreamy travel vibes, definitely add this to your list.
Dax- the kind of guy who somehow gets hotter every time you see him. And Ava my girl, you deserve everything. I loved how she knew what she wanted and didn’t hold back..
Ava has been in love with her best friend forever… Except he’s in love with someone else and about to get married in Italy, as the brides request Ava heads there early with the bride’s brother.
This one is full of heart, tension and just the right amount of heat. If you love a friends-to-lovers slow burn with dreamy travel vibes, definitely add this to your list.
May 5, 2026
This was such a sweet and cute story. Dax and Ava were so sweet while their connection depended. He was such a wonderful guy. And the setting being in tally, just beautiful. I felt like I was transported there myself while reading this story. Not only did were I get a glimpse into Dax and Ava’s lives, but I got to live vicariously in Italy through this book, even if only for a little while. The sights, the smells, the wonderful food and more. Just an absolutely cute story.
May 2, 2026
Five ⭐️
This was my first time reading a book by this author . I’m so glad I did! I absolutely loved it! Dax and Ava their friendship their banter . The best friends to lovers. I laughed I cried I felt every emotion! The connection the spice everything was top tier! Will definitely be reading more by this author! I received this book as an ARC read and these are my honest opinions.
This was my first time reading a book by this author . I’m so glad I did! I absolutely loved it! Dax and Ava their friendship their banter . The best friends to lovers. I laughed I cried I felt every emotion! The connection the spice everything was top tier! Will definitely be reading more by this author! I received this book as an ARC read and these are my honest opinions.
May 7, 2026
A fantastic romance!
This was a fantastic story! I was unable to put it down the entire time. Dax was definitely an interesting character and made a great main male lead. He loved hard. I was so glad he was there for her and helped her get through all of what she was dealing with. He made a great travel companion also. I hope I get to read the rest of the books in the series!
This was a fantastic story! I was unable to put it down the entire time. Dax was definitely an interesting character and made a great main male lead. He loved hard. I was so glad he was there for her and helped her get through all of what she was dealing with. He made a great travel companion also. I hope I get to read the rest of the books in the series!
April 30, 2026
Thanks for the ARC! This was such a cute quick sweet read. I’m yearning for Italy now!
April 24, 2026
I want to thank Happily Booked PR & Ariana Erazo for my ARC copy of A Taste of Limoncello!
Y’all, this book is magnetic! It’s fun, endearing, heartwarming, hilarious, & spicy!! Dax & Ava capture your heart from page 1!! Their friendship through texts & real life really make you giggle & kick your feet!! I thoroughly enjoyed their friendship, the girl group(who are a hoot), and Spencer! The dynamic between them all makes me smile.
It being set primarily in Italy makes me so jealous ive never been!!! It sounds gorgeous and like it’s steeped in history. The author really describes a beautiful setting for this story.
From beginning to end, I was entranced & blushing!! Everyone in their life needs a patient man like Dax!! Thank you again for the ARC of this sweet book :))
Y’all, this book is magnetic! It’s fun, endearing, heartwarming, hilarious, & spicy!! Dax & Ava capture your heart from page 1!! Their friendship through texts & real life really make you giggle & kick your feet!! I thoroughly enjoyed their friendship, the girl group(who are a hoot), and Spencer! The dynamic between them all makes me smile.
It being set primarily in Italy makes me so jealous ive never been!!! It sounds gorgeous and like it’s steeped in history. The author really describes a beautiful setting for this story.
From beginning to end, I was entranced & blushing!! Everyone in their life needs a patient man like Dax!! Thank you again for the ARC of this sweet book :))
April 30, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Advance Reader Copy Review
The best kind of love doesn’t rush in—it’s tender and soft, rooted in friendship. May we all find a Dax along the way.”
This book is book 2 in the Love on the Rocks series, and honestly It feels like a breath of fresh Italian air ☀️
I LOVED this one because friends to lovers is my absolute favorite trope, and Ava & Dax delivered everything I wanted and more.
Ava and Dax’s friendship is the best part of the book - the chemistry, the banter, the comfort, the texts… it all feels so natural and lived-in.
The dual POV really elevated the story for me, especially Dax’s.
His “it’s always been her” energy , the protectiveness, the quiet longing, the way he never really let go of her in his heart…made me fall in love with his character instantly.
And Ava’s journey felt just as important
watching her grow into herself, choosing vulnerability, and slowly prioritizing her own needs was so empowering. And just being inside both their heads made me want to scream, "JUST COMMUNICATE!" but the slow burn made the payoff so much sweeter.
✈️ And can we talk about the SETTING??
Southern Italy, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, lemon trees, cathedrals… I felt like I was on a full-blown vacation. This book made me want to book a flight immediately and sip limoncello by the sea 🍹🌊 (which I’ve never tried, but now I NEED to). And of course, the open-door spice in this setting is 🔥
I also really loved the friend group dynamic especially the girls supporting each other, hyping each other up, and just being there through everything. It added such a warm, loyal feel to the story.
If you love a spicy destination romance with a hero who is absolutely obsessed with his best friend, add this to your TBR immediately!
Advance Reader Copy Review
The best kind of love doesn’t rush in—it’s tender and soft, rooted in friendship. May we all find a Dax along the way.”
This book is book 2 in the Love on the Rocks series, and honestly It feels like a breath of fresh Italian air ☀️
I LOVED this one because friends to lovers is my absolute favorite trope, and Ava & Dax delivered everything I wanted and more.
Ava and Dax’s friendship is the best part of the book - the chemistry, the banter, the comfort, the texts… it all feels so natural and lived-in.
The dual POV really elevated the story for me, especially Dax’s.
His “it’s always been her” energy , the protectiveness, the quiet longing, the way he never really let go of her in his heart…made me fall in love with his character instantly.
And Ava’s journey felt just as important
watching her grow into herself, choosing vulnerability, and slowly prioritizing her own needs was so empowering. And just being inside both their heads made me want to scream, "JUST COMMUNICATE!" but the slow burn made the payoff so much sweeter.
✈️ And can we talk about the SETTING??
Southern Italy, the Amalfi Coast, Sorrento, lemon trees, cathedrals… I felt like I was on a full-blown vacation. This book made me want to book a flight immediately and sip limoncello by the sea 🍹🌊 (which I’ve never tried, but now I NEED to). And of course, the open-door spice in this setting is 🔥
I also really loved the friend group dynamic especially the girls supporting each other, hyping each other up, and just being there through everything. It added such a warm, loyal feel to the story.
If you love a spicy destination romance with a hero who is absolutely obsessed with his best friend, add this to your TBR immediately!
July 28, 2026
A Taste of Limoncello completely stole my heart. This is book 2 in the Love on the Rocks series and while it can be read as a standalone, you should really read The Trouble With Champagne first so you can put all the characters together.
I came for the summer romance, but stayed for the emotional journey, unforgettable characters, the slow burning chemistry and spice.
Ava’s story felt so raw and relatable. Watching her struggle between the comfort of a love she’d held onto for years and the possibility of something new was equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. Her emotions never felt forced. They were messy and honest. And Dax? Quietly protective, patient, and impossible not to love. The chemistry between him and Ava was undeniable, built through meaningful moments, lingering tension, and the kind of connection that feels effortless.
The Italian setting was absolutely magical. From winding road trips and charming villages to lemon groves and stolen moments, it wasn’t just a backdrop. It became part of the story itself. It added warmth, humor, and so much atmosphere that I felt like I was traveling with these characters.
Ariana Erazo’s writing is heartfelt and emotional. She captures longing, friendship, heartbreak, and hope with such authenticity that I found myself completely invested from beginning to end. The emotional moments hit hard, but they were perfectly balanced with humor, tenderness, and plenty of romantic tension.
If you love friends-to-lovers, road trips, and romances that are equal parts emotional and swoony, then A Taste of Limoncello is an absolute must read. It left me smiling and wishing I could stay in Italy with these characters just a little longer. 🍋💛
I came for the summer romance, but stayed for the emotional journey, unforgettable characters, the slow burning chemistry and spice.
Ava’s story felt so raw and relatable. Watching her struggle between the comfort of a love she’d held onto for years and the possibility of something new was equal parts heartbreaking and hopeful. Her emotions never felt forced. They were messy and honest. And Dax? Quietly protective, patient, and impossible not to love. The chemistry between him and Ava was undeniable, built through meaningful moments, lingering tension, and the kind of connection that feels effortless.
The Italian setting was absolutely magical. From winding road trips and charming villages to lemon groves and stolen moments, it wasn’t just a backdrop. It became part of the story itself. It added warmth, humor, and so much atmosphere that I felt like I was traveling with these characters.
Ariana Erazo’s writing is heartfelt and emotional. She captures longing, friendship, heartbreak, and hope with such authenticity that I found myself completely invested from beginning to end. The emotional moments hit hard, but they were perfectly balanced with humor, tenderness, and plenty of romantic tension.
If you love friends-to-lovers, road trips, and romances that are equal parts emotional and swoony, then A Taste of Limoncello is an absolute must read. It left me smiling and wishing I could stay in Italy with these characters just a little longer. 🍋💛
May 4, 2026
I had the absolute pleasure to receive an ARC from the author of the book, and I am leaving an honest review.
What do you get when you mix a people pleaser woman with issues with rejection and a man that fears losing everyone? A match! I’m so glad I picked this book up, I was my first read by this author and I had so much fun.
This story follows Ava Vicente and Dax Hall, who slowly have become best friends while texting incessantly. Their friendship started after Spencer, Ava’s childhood friend, and Daisy, Dax’s sister get together as a couple. After Ava’s college graduation they have a ONS…and everything changes after that.
These two are so oblivious of their love…they try hard to stay in the friend zone, but when Daisy and Spencer get engaged, and send them to Italy together a few days before the wedding, they just can’t hide their feelings, and all the chemistry and tension that has been brewing just snaps.
Why is it so difficult to voice what we want when we are younger? Usually fear of rejection and of losing the comfort someone else gives us. For Ava and Dax, it comes with their past. I love stories where friends become lovers. And this one was so refreshing!! The description of the Italian coast was so good, I felt right there with them! All the yearning and pining…oof, sometimes I wanted to shake them both. Ultimately, they open up beautifully!
This book made me laugh out loud, yearn for gelato and reflect on the importance of being out spoken without losing ourselves. If you love friends to lovers with lots of feelings and great lightbulb moments; you should add this one to your TBR.
Thank you Ariana for letting me be part of this ARC Team.
What do you get when you mix a people pleaser woman with issues with rejection and a man that fears losing everyone? A match! I’m so glad I picked this book up, I was my first read by this author and I had so much fun.
This story follows Ava Vicente and Dax Hall, who slowly have become best friends while texting incessantly. Their friendship started after Spencer, Ava’s childhood friend, and Daisy, Dax’s sister get together as a couple. After Ava’s college graduation they have a ONS…and everything changes after that.
These two are so oblivious of their love…they try hard to stay in the friend zone, but when Daisy and Spencer get engaged, and send them to Italy together a few days before the wedding, they just can’t hide their feelings, and all the chemistry and tension that has been brewing just snaps.
Why is it so difficult to voice what we want when we are younger? Usually fear of rejection and of losing the comfort someone else gives us. For Ava and Dax, it comes with their past. I love stories where friends become lovers. And this one was so refreshing!! The description of the Italian coast was so good, I felt right there with them! All the yearning and pining…oof, sometimes I wanted to shake them both. Ultimately, they open up beautifully!
This book made me laugh out loud, yearn for gelato and reflect on the importance of being out spoken without losing ourselves. If you love friends to lovers with lots of feelings and great lightbulb moments; you should add this one to your TBR.
Thank you Ariana for letting me be part of this ARC Team.
May 9, 2026
When life gives you lemons, go to the Amalfi Coast and make Limoncello!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
A Taste of Limoncello
@arianaerazo
Love on the Rocks Series- Book 2
QOTD: would you rather sweet or savoury?
I ate this book up! From their amazing friendship to their sizzling chemistry. Dax and Ava had it all (especially not communicating their feelings for each other). I loved the banter (see all my quotes below, that wasn’t even all of them), the Italian landscape and vibes were amazing especially the little pepper (Fiat 🚗). This story was just chef’s kiss. 💋
I will definitely be reading more from Ariana.
Words and moments that Linger:
🍋 Plane Scene 🌶️🌶️🥵
🍋 “You don’t have magic, Sugarplum.” “Yes, I do,” I say sweetly. “And you’ve tasted it.” 😉
🍋 “Be less sweet and more like this vodka… sharp.”
🍋 “Don’t give away the milk before he buys the cow.’”
🍋 “If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that bad news is best delivered while naked.
🍋 "I'm so f ucking obsessed with you. And just when I think you can't get any more perfect. You get on your knees. F U C K!”
🍋 “Because you are, and you’ve been, everything I want.”
Tropes:
🍋One Bed
🍋Mutual Pining
🍋Friends to Lovers
🍋Slow Burn
🍋Workplace Romance
#bittersweet_chapters_aus #atasteoflimoncello #arianaerazo #neweelease #booksofig
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️
A Taste of Limoncello
@arianaerazo
Love on the Rocks Series- Book 2
QOTD: would you rather sweet or savoury?
I ate this book up! From their amazing friendship to their sizzling chemistry. Dax and Ava had it all (especially not communicating their feelings for each other). I loved the banter (see all my quotes below, that wasn’t even all of them), the Italian landscape and vibes were amazing especially the little pepper (Fiat 🚗). This story was just chef’s kiss. 💋
I will definitely be reading more from Ariana.
Words and moments that Linger:
🍋 Plane Scene 🌶️🌶️🥵
🍋 “You don’t have magic, Sugarplum.” “Yes, I do,” I say sweetly. “And you’ve tasted it.” 😉
🍋 “Be less sweet and more like this vodka… sharp.”
🍋 “Don’t give away the milk before he buys the cow.’”
🍋 “If I’ve learned anything in life, it’s that bad news is best delivered while naked.
🍋 "I'm so f ucking obsessed with you. And just when I think you can't get any more perfect. You get on your knees. F U C K!”
🍋 “Because you are, and you’ve been, everything I want.”
Tropes:
🍋One Bed
🍋Mutual Pining
🍋Friends to Lovers
🍋Slow Burn
🍋Workplace Romance
#bittersweet_chapters_aus #atasteoflimoncello #arianaerazo #neweelease #booksofig
May 1, 2026
Okay I really enjoyed this book and the whole story and the tension and spice was fantastic. 😍😍 My one complaint is that he calls her "Sugarplum" 😅🥴🙈and it was just such an ick to me personally. But our FMC Ava has been in love with her best friend Spencer since they were kids. You would think this is a love story about the two of them right?? Well NO it is about her other best friend Dax who is her girl best friend Daisy''s twin brother and Spencer is Daisy's fiancé... I know what a twist right?! So Ava is trying to adjust and come to terms with the guy she has always been in love with not wanting her back and now marrying her best friend. That kind of rejection stings and leaves a lasting mark. Ava and Dax start texting and hanging out when she moves close to him for a job. The tension tensions so much and Dax is head over heels for her even if he won't admit it. When the two have to arrive early in Italy to keep the wedding on track just the two of them together the lines between friendship begin to really blur. Can Ava get over her unrequited love and move on or will she stay jaded? 👀👀
August 16, 2026
Ava is a recent college grad who takes a new job working for her childhood best friend Spencer’s father. She is now the co-worker of Dax, a guy in her friend group and Spencer’s best friend. Ava has been in love with Spencer a long time but he did not feel that way for her. Ava has been stuck in a dating rut because she has been holding out hope for Spencer.
Dax is a steady and level-headed nice guy. Ava propositions Dax for a one night fling and he obliges. This creates some blurred lines of a friendship vs. friends with benefits for them.
Dax and Ava hang out and text each other all the time. Ava starts sleeping over at Dax’s which is fine until their feelings start to grow and their physical attraction becomes overwhelming.
Dax and Ava head to Italy for a wedding and being alone with each other in close proximity pushes them to come terms about Ava’s feelings for Spencer and Dax wanting more from Ava.
The story is a dual POV between Ava and Dax and I really enjoyed that. I was unsure right up until the end about the future of Ava and Dax. The author really kept the reader guessing while we rooted for the future of their relationship.
Dax is a steady and level-headed nice guy. Ava propositions Dax for a one night fling and he obliges. This creates some blurred lines of a friendship vs. friends with benefits for them.
Dax and Ava hang out and text each other all the time. Ava starts sleeping over at Dax’s which is fine until their feelings start to grow and their physical attraction becomes overwhelming.
Dax and Ava head to Italy for a wedding and being alone with each other in close proximity pushes them to come terms about Ava’s feelings for Spencer and Dax wanting more from Ava.
The story is a dual POV between Ava and Dax and I really enjoyed that. I was unsure right up until the end about the future of Ava and Dax. The author really kept the reader guessing while we rooted for the future of their relationship.
April 24, 2026
***ARC Review***
5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Taste Of Limoncello
Thank you to the author Ariana Erazo for sending me a digital ARC copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
I just finished the most refreshing, fun read! I fell head-over-heels for Ava and Dax immediately. Set against the backdrop of Daisy and Spencer’s Italian wedding, these two are tasked with running a diversion to keep a wedding crasher at bay. Watching them maneuver around their feelings while trying to save the big day was everything. If best friends to lovers is your trope, you need this on your shelf—I was laughing and smiling the whole way through. Ariana has a gift for making you feel like you’re right there in the scene. Highly recommend!
If you’re looking for a cute romance with a hint of spicy vibes then this is the book for you. Release date is April 30th.
A huge thanks to Ariana Erazo for giving me the privilege to read the book before the book is released.
#arcreader #bookreview #romance #booksbooksbooks #bookrecs
5/5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Taste Of Limoncello
Thank you to the author Ariana Erazo for sending me a digital ARC copy of the book in exchange for a honest review.
I just finished the most refreshing, fun read! I fell head-over-heels for Ava and Dax immediately. Set against the backdrop of Daisy and Spencer’s Italian wedding, these two are tasked with running a diversion to keep a wedding crasher at bay. Watching them maneuver around their feelings while trying to save the big day was everything. If best friends to lovers is your trope, you need this on your shelf—I was laughing and smiling the whole way through. Ariana has a gift for making you feel like you’re right there in the scene. Highly recommend!
If you’re looking for a cute romance with a hint of spicy vibes then this is the book for you. Release date is April 30th.
A huge thanks to Ariana Erazo for giving me the privilege to read the book before the book is released.
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May 3, 2026
4.5⭐️ | Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵
Ava, is such a sweetheart. She is perfect! She’s falling in love with Dax while she’s also learning how to be open about it again.. She just wants someone to love her. But she knows what she wants. 😉
Dax, such a gentleman, protective and knows exactly what he wants. The pettiness and making it known she’s yours! I LOVE a yearning man. 🙂↕️
Eva and Dax chemistry is wonderful, they both flow together so effortlessly and the way they are crazy for each other is amazing. I love them so much!
1. The plane scene? My Jaw is still on the floor. I don’t think I’ve ever smiled and kicked my feet that much oh my. How is that even possible lol
2. The drama?? Yes please. I couldn’t get enough of the drama. Loved every second of it.
3. The spiciness. 😮💨
The setting in this book! Woah. I felt like I was in Sorrento myself, Ariana did excellent writing details of the places that they were in and especially adding some Italian language into the book. 🇮🇹
Thank you to the author Ariana for gifting me an e-ARC
Ava, is such a sweetheart. She is perfect! She’s falling in love with Dax while she’s also learning how to be open about it again.. She just wants someone to love her. But she knows what she wants. 😉
Dax, such a gentleman, protective and knows exactly what he wants. The pettiness and making it known she’s yours! I LOVE a yearning man. 🙂↕️
Eva and Dax chemistry is wonderful, they both flow together so effortlessly and the way they are crazy for each other is amazing. I love them so much!
1. The plane scene? My Jaw is still on the floor. I don’t think I’ve ever smiled and kicked my feet that much oh my. How is that even possible lol
2. The drama?? Yes please. I couldn’t get enough of the drama. Loved every second of it.
3. The spiciness. 😮💨
The setting in this book! Woah. I felt like I was in Sorrento myself, Ariana did excellent writing details of the places that they were in and especially adding some Italian language into the book. 🇮🇹
Thank you to the author Ariana for gifting me an e-ARC
May 1, 2026
Rating: 3.5/5 ⭐️
Spice level: 3/5 🌶️
📚 Review: I knew I’d love this one! (& I’m a sucker for anything lemon!🍋) The banter and joking between close friends, how they both know each other so well, the forced proximity of a wedding road trip- all great! I was a little frustrated along the way with the lack of communication… dude, just TALK to each other! Against a lemon tree… 🍋🤣 joking. Kind of. That being said, the spice was great- the perfect balance of plot and ‘omg, we can’t keep our hands off each other.’ Overall, this is going to be a great summer read! ☀️ (I need a glass of limoncello ASAP 🥵)
💬 Quote: “Villa Sole Limone. … When life hands you lemons, make limoncello.”
“My father used to say … if you have something good and you take care of it, it lasts forever … My grandfather said it, too…. They’re both gone, and you’re what I have left that’s good.”
Spice level: 3/5 🌶️
📚 Review: I knew I’d love this one! (& I’m a sucker for anything lemon!🍋) The banter and joking between close friends, how they both know each other so well, the forced proximity of a wedding road trip- all great! I was a little frustrated along the way with the lack of communication… dude, just TALK to each other! Against a lemon tree… 🍋🤣 joking. Kind of. That being said, the spice was great- the perfect balance of plot and ‘omg, we can’t keep our hands off each other.’ Overall, this is going to be a great summer read! ☀️ (I need a glass of limoncello ASAP 🥵)
💬 Quote: “Villa Sole Limone. … When life hands you lemons, make limoncello.”
“My father used to say … if you have something good and you take care of it, it lasts forever … My grandfather said it, too…. They’re both gone, and you’re what I have left that’s good.”
May 1, 2026
I received a copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing.
Dax + Ava
If you've seen People We Meet On Vacation.. this is kind of like that story and if you enjoyed that you'll enjoy this. Dax and Ava are friends and have been for a while, through a lot. Ava had/has feelings for Spencer who is getting married to Dax's twin sister... Yes, this is MESSY. & I AM HERE FOR IT.
Dax & Ava are tasked with heading to Italy before the wedding party arrives to ensure everything goes as planned.. Well, while they are trekking through Italy they are HOT and COLD.. It felt like I was re-living the movie mentioned above. When people don't outwardly state how they feel so actions are misunderstood.. which happens A LOT in this book.
But the thing is.. with A Taste of Limoncello it was always Dax.. He just didn't know it. We get to see their POVs from the past and it finally clicks.. This lightbulb moment is the push they need to get into each others arms, permanently.
Dax + Ava
If you've seen People We Meet On Vacation.. this is kind of like that story and if you enjoyed that you'll enjoy this. Dax and Ava are friends and have been for a while, through a lot. Ava had/has feelings for Spencer who is getting married to Dax's twin sister... Yes, this is MESSY. & I AM HERE FOR IT.
Dax & Ava are tasked with heading to Italy before the wedding party arrives to ensure everything goes as planned.. Well, while they are trekking through Italy they are HOT and COLD.. It felt like I was re-living the movie mentioned above. When people don't outwardly state how they feel so actions are misunderstood.. which happens A LOT in this book.
But the thing is.. with A Taste of Limoncello it was always Dax.. He just didn't know it. We get to see their POVs from the past and it finally clicks.. This lightbulb moment is the push they need to get into each others arms, permanently.
April 15, 2026
WAKE UP BABE, ARIANA ERAZO’S NEW BOOK DROPPED!
Lord, what a beautiful read! As always the author excels with how much depth she gives every single one of her characters. Personally, I’m a firm believer that the reason the market is not overflowing with friends to lovers is because is takes someone special to be able to write this underrated, amazing trope with the depth and chemistry it could exude. Ariana has outdone herself, not many authors could achieve this. It’s been a couple hours since I finished reading and I’m still thinking about the characters. Ava deserved the whole damn world and I’m so happy she got her HEA!
Thank you for the opportunity to beta read for you again, Ariana! This is your best book yet!
Lord, what a beautiful read! As always the author excels with how much depth she gives every single one of her characters. Personally, I’m a firm believer that the reason the market is not overflowing with friends to lovers is because is takes someone special to be able to write this underrated, amazing trope with the depth and chemistry it could exude. Ariana has outdone herself, not many authors could achieve this. It’s been a couple hours since I finished reading and I’m still thinking about the characters. Ava deserved the whole damn world and I’m so happy she got her HEA!
Thank you for the opportunity to beta read for you again, Ariana! This is your best book yet!
May 8, 2026
Ava has pined after a man who is now getting married, for years. This hits hot and heavy with a quickie that will leave you breathless. It is all sorts of complicated.
Wine and a destination wedding with long drives, only 1 bed, and the typical romantic comedy is made, right? If those towels were any smaller….. This doesn’t go how one would expect of the typical romcom, even though it is set up to be one!
Very fast paced and a tad too fast in some aspects, especially within the first few chapters, and then it slows down. I am not a fan of 5% in the beginning being nothing but text messages back and forth for what seemed like a year or more?
This is book 2 of the series, you do want to read book 1!
Wine and a destination wedding with long drives, only 1 bed, and the typical romantic comedy is made, right? If those towels were any smaller….. This doesn’t go how one would expect of the typical romcom, even though it is set up to be one!
Very fast paced and a tad too fast in some aspects, especially within the first few chapters, and then it slows down. I am not a fan of 5% in the beginning being nothing but text messages back and forth for what seemed like a year or more?
This is book 2 of the series, you do want to read book 1!
April 20, 2026
A Taste of Limencello wow where do I even start with this. I devoured this book and would have finished it in one go if life didn’t get in the way. I loved the chemistry between Ava and Dax and the way it continued to build from the first page to the last. I did not want this story to end and was dreading reaching the end of the book.
The lack of communication was frustrating at times as you could see how much they were into each other. But I did love the texts to each other, hidden glances and the way that everybody else could see the completely obvious way that these 2 were into each other.
I also love books set in Italy as I get to see more of the country where my grandparents were born.
I can’t wait to read what else this author offers.
I recommend this to anyone who loves a friends to lovers story in a dreamy Italian setting.
April 30, 2026
What an absolutely FUN, REFRESHING read! A breathe of fresh, lemon scented air! I drank this book up, and found myself fully immersed in the story!
Dax and Ava are perfection! The banter, the relationship growth, them as individuals, all perfect! I was fully invested in their relationship from the start, it was sweet and messy in all the right ways.
Dax is protective and possessive in the best way. Ava has a mix of confidence and self doubt that many women feel, making her so easy to resonate with. Together, they brought such life to this story.
Ariana knocked this one clean out of the park!
Dax and Ava are perfection! The banter, the relationship growth, them as individuals, all perfect! I was fully invested in their relationship from the start, it was sweet and messy in all the right ways.
Dax is protective and possessive in the best way. Ava has a mix of confidence and self doubt that many women feel, making her so easy to resonate with. Together, they brought such life to this story.
Ariana knocked this one clean out of the park!
April 30, 2026
Messy, emotional, and beautifully addictive. A Taste of Limoncello is the kind of romance that feels bittersweet, chaotic, and impossible to put down.
At its core, it’s about unrequited love, complicated friendships, and the blurred lines between comfort and passion.
Spencer represents the past—the “what if” that never quite let go.
Dax represents the present—steady, protective, and dangerously easy to fall into.
And Italy?
It becomes the perfect backdrop for everything to unravel.
🍋 What makes it stand out:
* Messy love triangle dynamics
* Friends-to-lovers tension
* One bed trope 👀
* Emotional vulnerability + longing
It’s soft in moments, chaotic in others, and filled with that aching feeling of loving someone you might never have.
At its core, it’s about unrequited love, complicated friendships, and the blurred lines between comfort and passion.
Spencer represents the past—the “what if” that never quite let go.
Dax represents the present—steady, protective, and dangerously easy to fall into.
And Italy?
It becomes the perfect backdrop for everything to unravel.
🍋 What makes it stand out:
* Messy love triangle dynamics
* Friends-to-lovers tension
* One bed trope 👀
* Emotional vulnerability + longing
It’s soft in moments, chaotic in others, and filled with that aching feeling of loving someone you might never have.
May 8, 2026
The perfect spring/summer romance! It’s a vacation for a destination wedding with summer skin, late dinners, and slightly questionable decisions somewhere beautiful. It’s light and romantic on the surface, but there’s this bittersweet little edge underneath that keeps it from feeling too sugary. She’s been in love with one of her best friend for years. Now she has to go to his destination wedding and stand up for him. So she turns to her other best friend, Dax, to help her forget about him. And truly, Dax is the unforgettable one. A great beach read. My only complaint—I couldn’t enjoy a limoncello cocktail the entire time I was reading it! 🍋🍋🍋
April 25, 2026
What’s not to like: best friends who might have feelings for each other, a wedding in Italy, and family drama. Ava has conflicted feelings about attending Daisy and Spencer’s wedding, as she’s had a crush on Spencer since college. Dax, Daisy’s brother, joins her in Italy a few days early to help with last minute details. The mutual attraction between these two starts to grow. A sweet romance story set in beautiful Italy and North Carolina. Thank you to the author for my Advanced Review Copy.
April 29, 2026
4 stars out of 5
This was such a great romance book. I loved all of the characters, especially the two main characters, Ava and Nolan.
Ava and Nolan start out as best friends but when they end up living in the same town, working for the same company and go early to Italy for a wedding, they become more than friends.
Loved this book. And the spice = yes please!
This was such a great romance book. I loved all of the characters, especially the two main characters, Ava and Nolan.
Ava and Nolan start out as best friends but when they end up living in the same town, working for the same company and go early to Italy for a wedding, they become more than friends.
Loved this book. And the spice = yes please!
May 4, 2026
Ariana has done it once again! She wrote another book that I absolutely loved. I couldn't wait for Dax and Ava’s story, and the wait was definitely worth it. I am a sucker for a good friends to lovers romance, and these two and their story was perfect. I mean, there were some road bumps, which is to be expected, but it all turned out amazingly. I loved the setting, the emotions, their chemistry, the spice, I just loved it all. It was definitely a page-turner that had me hooked from the beginning. Highly recommend to lovers of friends to lovers!
April 28, 2026
You know what I think I love most about this book? The friendship of Dax and Ava 🥹🩷
Their texts and banter and friendship are so crucial to the plot, but the friendship they have is just beautiful. They are fun and watching them really pine secretly for each other is so romantic.
Their adventures on the way to Italy and once they arrive are so funny and just make you love them even more. This was just such a fun and romantic book. I loved it. 💛💛💛
Their texts and banter and friendship are so crucial to the plot, but the friendship they have is just beautiful. They are fun and watching them really pine secretly for each other is so romantic.
Their adventures on the way to Italy and once they arrive are so funny and just make you love them even more. This was just such a fun and romantic book. I loved it. 💛💛💛
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