Venetian Tangle: A Christmas Romance

by Beate Boeker

Lorena doesn't believe in supernatural things, but one night in December, she feels the sudden presence of her ex-lover Guido in her apartment . . . even though he should be miles away. When she learns that Guido died the night he came to „see“ her, she's perturbed. Did Guido try to tell her something? To find out more, she decides to spend Christmas at the place where they fell in love ten years ago: Venice in Italy.
With no clear plan in her mind and a very hazy idea how to deal with a ghost, Lorena stumbles into a tangle of romance and confusion in the ancient city of Venice. She has to learn a lot about herself and her old relationship to Guido and has to fight for the man she loves before she can finally be happy.
This contemporary sweet romance will plunge you into the heart of mysterious and foggy Venice during Christmas time, entertaining you with a delicious mix of humor and romance.

172 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 14, 2015

About the author

I love books with touches of humor and mischief. It doesn't matter if they're romances or mysteries or biographies - as long as they make me chuckle, count me in.

Here's my official author bio:

Beate Boeker is a USA Today bestselling author with a passion for books that brim over with mischief & humor.

Several of her novels were shortlisted for the Golden Quill Contest, the National Readers' Choice Award, the 'Best Indie Books' contest, and the RONE Award.

By day, Beate is a marketing consultant with a degree in International Business Administration. Widely traveled, she speaks German, English, French, and Italian and lives in the North of Germany together with her husband and daughter.

While 'Boeker' means 'books' in a German dialect, her first name Beate can be translated as ‘Happy’ . . . and with a name that reads ‘Happy Books’, what else can she do but write novels with happy endings?

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Reviews

[Maureen · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable Venetian romance with a ghost. The h is a German single lady, Lorena and the one Guido de Ventura loved. He died and appeared before her on December 1st. She thought he wanted to tell her something so she went back the Venice and met Enzo Guidos older brother and business partner at the hotel. Enzo and Lorena had a heart to heart and they both realized they were soulmates. There is a secondary romance and a comedic reaction.
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[Carolien · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet Christmas romance set in a wintry Venice. Following the death of her former fiancee, Lorena returns to Venice. She meets Enzo, her fiancee's brother, and there is an immediate attraction. A series of misunderstandings have to be resolved, all provided with the author's usual sense of humour. I loved this romance, a lovely read for a lazy day.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, what an adorable story! Lorena is happy with her life in Hamburg when, one night, she senses the presence of an old flame, Guido, around her. When she tries to contact him, she discovers he recently died and heads to Venice to learn if there was some kind of message he tried to convey to her at the time of his death. Her travels bring her Guido's brother, Enzo, now the manager of the family hotel, and she discovers Guido kept her photo on his desk, even though they'd broken up many years earlier. As she tries to figure out why Guido's ghost came to her, she falls in love all over again with the city where they met, and with the man she'd always heard was flighty and irresponsible. Filled with wonderful moments of humor and an ending that will leave your heart racing then melting, Venetian Tangle is a must-read, no matter what season!

[Italo Italophiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was lucky enough to receive an advance reader copy of this book. I've read other romances by Beate Boeker, and I like her mix of light humor with sweet, clean romance, so I wasn't disappointed with this one. It has the light humor, the sweet romance, and on top of that it has beautiful, evocative Venice, Italy. The setting is used wonderfully in this quick, romantic, holiday fun read, as the backdrop for this escapist fiction. You don't have to wait for Christmas to enjoy it!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lorena gets a visit from her dead boyfriend, Guido, on the night he died and she decides to set out on a quest to figure out exactly what it was he wanted to communicate with her. Her quest leads her to Venice and Guido’s hotel where she gets more answers than she bargained for! Venetian Tangle is a charming story about unrequited love, letting go of the past, and having the courage to take chances in the future. It was an engaging read that was over WAY too fast, having me hooked until the very end. I loved the characters and the plot and highly recommend this book if you’re in the mood for a light, romantic read that’ll keep you engaged and entertained until the very end!

(I received a digital copy of in exchange for a fair and honest review. All of the above opinions are entirely my own.)

[Cheryl Harrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Don't wait until Christmas to read this feel-good romance by Beate Boeker - get it now! I thoroughly enjoyed Venetian Tangle, a light-hearted, quirky story of unexpected love set in one of the world's most romantic cities. Well written, with likeable characters, sparkling dialogue, and a satisfying feeling of "being there". Perfect!