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Three Coins in the Fountain #1
''I Do''...Take Two!
HER PERFECT ROMAN HOLIDAY
A Roman reunion isn't on Kate Westbrook's itinerary when she arrives in Italy. After all, she's flying solo on the vacation she'd hoped to share with her soon-to-be-ex. But when Kate tosses a coin into the Trevi Fountain, her deepest wish—a second chance with her gorgeous pilot husband—might come true…
Travis knows his dangerous missions broke up his marriage, but he's determined to win back his wife. How can Kate resist the magic and moonlight of Venice, followed by a passionate interlude in a sun-drenched Tuscan villa? Now, instead of dodging missiles, Travis faces a far more daunting challenge: proving to the woman he adores that their love is as enduring as the Eternal City itself.
- GenresRomance
219 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2016
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About the author
Merline Lovelace
409 books141 followersAfter a 23-year AF career, Colonel Merline Lovelace launched a second career as a writer, basing many of her tales on her own experiences in uniform and on her travels all around the globe.
The USA Today best-selling author now has more than 11 million copies of her books in print. Her works have won numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA. Merline is especially proud to have been named the University of Oklahoma's Writer of the Year and the Oklahoma Female Veteran of the Year.
The USA Today best-selling author now has more than 11 million copies of her books in print. Her works have won numerous awards, including the Romance Writers of America's prestigious RITA. Merline is especially proud to have been named the University of Oklahoma's Writer of the Year and the Oklahoma Female Veteran of the Year.
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March 17, 2016
I loved this book. Kate and her husband have planned their ideal Italian getaway for years. But between her career and his, and their frequent separations, it never happened. And all those separations have seen them grow apart. So Kate has filed for divorce and come to Italy with her two best friends. She never expected Travis to show up, determined to win her back.
I loved the honest look at what frequent deployments can do to a military marriage. Kate and Travis loved each other, there was no doubt about that. But with so much time apart, they felt that they didn't know each other. There was also a bit of trouble instigated by someone else that drove Kate's decision to end their marriage.
I really liked both Kate and Travis. They are each strong, intelligent and determined. When Travis shows up, wanting them to take this chance to see if their marriage can be saved, Kate isn't sure she wants to risk her heart being broken all over again. But she can't deny that she still loves him. I loved Travis's determination. He isn't going to let them go down without fighting for their marriage.
It was really sweet to see the effort that Travis put into making their time together as perfect as he could. With the help of his two friends, he was able to provide some really romantic settings for his courtship. I also liked the way that he owned up to the mistakes he had made in the past and that he needed to make some changes. I also loved the pride he had in her achievements. Kate is a bit of a control freak, but I loved seeing her let go enough to give Travis the chance that he asked for. She has always been very proud of what he does, but the stress of their separations and of not knowing whether he's safe has become too much.
The passion is still there between them and that gives them a starting point. I loved seeing them getting to know each other again and share the beauty around them. It was great to see how they were able to talk honestly to each other about what had been happening. I wasn't terribly surprised about Travis's solution to their issues. The biggest hurdle was Kate facing her guilty feelings over her part in that decision. A bit of danger at the end cemented their feelings for each other.
I loved the big parts that Kate's and Travis's friends played in the book. Kate and her friends, Dawn and Callie, had known each other for many years. They have always been there to support Kate when she needed it. I loved their reactions to Travis's arrival and plans, and how they made no secret of their feelings. It was pretty sweet to see how Travis respected those feelings and had done his best to make their time in Italy good even though he was taking Kate away from them. Travis's friends were of shorter acquaintance, but just as important to him. I loved hearing about why Carlo feels so indebted to Travis. Carlo is quite the Italian playboy and it was fun to see him around Dawn and Callie. Brian also has a big part in Travis's life, and we hear all about his plans. I also loved the way that Brian is such a great dad to his son Tommy. Tommy was a great addition to the book and I loved his mischievous ways. I'm expecting to see all these folks in the rest of the series. I think I've got one couple figured out (Brian and Dawn) but I'm not so sure whether it will be Callie and Carlo or Callie and Joe.
I also loved the Italian setting. The descriptions of the sights were so good that I could picture them, As it was a place that Kate and Travis had wanted to visit for so long, I loved seeing it through their eyes and seeing the effect it had on them and their love.
I loved the honest look at what frequent deployments can do to a military marriage. Kate and Travis loved each other, there was no doubt about that. But with so much time apart, they felt that they didn't know each other. There was also a bit of trouble instigated by someone else that drove Kate's decision to end their marriage.
I really liked both Kate and Travis. They are each strong, intelligent and determined. When Travis shows up, wanting them to take this chance to see if their marriage can be saved, Kate isn't sure she wants to risk her heart being broken all over again. But she can't deny that she still loves him. I loved Travis's determination. He isn't going to let them go down without fighting for their marriage.
It was really sweet to see the effort that Travis put into making their time together as perfect as he could. With the help of his two friends, he was able to provide some really romantic settings for his courtship. I also liked the way that he owned up to the mistakes he had made in the past and that he needed to make some changes. I also loved the pride he had in her achievements. Kate is a bit of a control freak, but I loved seeing her let go enough to give Travis the chance that he asked for. She has always been very proud of what he does, but the stress of their separations and of not knowing whether he's safe has become too much.
The passion is still there between them and that gives them a starting point. I loved seeing them getting to know each other again and share the beauty around them. It was great to see how they were able to talk honestly to each other about what had been happening. I wasn't terribly surprised about Travis's solution to their issues. The biggest hurdle was Kate facing her guilty feelings over her part in that decision. A bit of danger at the end cemented their feelings for each other.
I loved the big parts that Kate's and Travis's friends played in the book. Kate and her friends, Dawn and Callie, had known each other for many years. They have always been there to support Kate when she needed it. I loved their reactions to Travis's arrival and plans, and how they made no secret of their feelings. It was pretty sweet to see how Travis respected those feelings and had done his best to make their time in Italy good even though he was taking Kate away from them. Travis's friends were of shorter acquaintance, but just as important to him. I loved hearing about why Carlo feels so indebted to Travis. Carlo is quite the Italian playboy and it was fun to see him around Dawn and Callie. Brian also has a big part in Travis's life, and we hear all about his plans. I also loved the way that Brian is such a great dad to his son Tommy. Tommy was a great addition to the book and I loved his mischievous ways. I'm expecting to see all these folks in the rest of the series. I think I've got one couple figured out (Brian and Dawn) but I'm not so sure whether it will be Callie and Carlo or Callie and Joe.
I also loved the Italian setting. The descriptions of the sights were so good that I could picture them, As it was a place that Kate and Travis had wanted to visit for so long, I loved seeing it through their eyes and seeing the effect it had on them and their love.
February 28, 2016
Kate is on a trip with her two best friends in Italy. By the time she comes back home the divorce between and her soon to become ex-husband will be final. Little did she expect for, Travis to be there as well. Now Travis is on a mission to win the heart of his wife, and will do whatever it takes.
I enjoyed this book it was simple, sweet and I love coming across books on second chances. I liked that this book was short I was able to read this book within a day so if you are looking for a short and sweet escape you might want to pick up this book. I loved watching the romance between the two, I loved how they handled every situation that came their way because there was plenty of bumps in the road to test what they had. I loved how this book ended and I'm very interested in seeing whats in store for her best friend after reading this.
I enjoyed this book it was simple, sweet and I love coming across books on second chances. I liked that this book was short I was able to read this book within a day so if you are looking for a short and sweet escape you might want to pick up this book. I loved watching the romance between the two, I loved how they handled every situation that came their way because there was plenty of bumps in the road to test what they had. I loved how this book ended and I'm very interested in seeing whats in store for her best friend after reading this.
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March 17, 2016"'Amazing' pretty much sums up Lovelace’s profoundly emotional second-chance page-turner. The breathtaking European backdrops, the fantastic narrative, the fierce loyalties and the couple whose love overcomes every obstacle make this a keeper!" (4 1/2 stars TOP PICK! @ RT Book Reviews).
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March 9, 2016I read this for review at All About Romance and will post a link to my review here when it is published.
May 15, 2024
This is a fairly sweet second chance romance that sees the main characters travelling all across Italy. The tension and angst are low, as Kate and Travis love each other, want to stay married, and ultimately decide to put their relationship first.
January 8, 2019
An extended travelogue of Italy disguised as a love story. The three friends have arrived at Trevi Fountain, having fallen in love with the idea from watching the old movie, Three Coins in the Fountain. The love story takes over, though, and Kate realizes that she and Travis can have what they both want. They've both sacrificed for each other and they are rewarded in this story.
February 22, 2016
Has the past done too much damage to the marriage, or are there still enough will, love, and passion to salvage it? Or is love enough?
Have you always wanted to travel around Italy, but never had the chance? Well, here you have a detailed, comprehensive, and a precise description of what can be done in one part of Italy, what is worth to see and experience, according to the author.
The author obviously loves details, as everything in the story is spelled out by every last bit of them, clothing, food, technical, scenery, history and the tourist attractions alike.
Travis and Kate loves each other, and they only have a few days in Italy, to try to make it work, and find a way to live, so that they are on the same continent, even in the same state and city, to have a life together. It's not easy. There are lots of questions in their minds, doubts and worries. But they know one thing, they love and want each other, and are doing their best to make it work.
Kate's friends, Travis' friends, themselves, and Tommy the terrible, makes an interesting, influential group of people, traveling around, hotel hopping, eating delicious food, and seeing the country.
The story is all about the loyalty of your friends, the beautiful country of Italy and everything it has to offer to a high class tourist, and love that endures most, is forgiving, and patient, and passion that burns bright and radiant.
~ Three Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
Have you always wanted to travel around Italy, but never had the chance? Well, here you have a detailed, comprehensive, and a precise description of what can be done in one part of Italy, what is worth to see and experience, according to the author.
The author obviously loves details, as everything in the story is spelled out by every last bit of them, clothing, food, technical, scenery, history and the tourist attractions alike.
Travis and Kate loves each other, and they only have a few days in Italy, to try to make it work, and find a way to live, so that they are on the same continent, even in the same state and city, to have a life together. It's not easy. There are lots of questions in their minds, doubts and worries. But they know one thing, they love and want each other, and are doing their best to make it work.
Kate's friends, Travis' friends, themselves, and Tommy the terrible, makes an interesting, influential group of people, traveling around, hotel hopping, eating delicious food, and seeing the country.
The story is all about the loyalty of your friends, the beautiful country of Italy and everything it has to offer to a high class tourist, and love that endures most, is forgiving, and patient, and passion that burns bright and radiant.
~ Three Spoons with a teaspoon on the side
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September 19, 2017This is the second Lovelace book I tried to read. For some reason I just can't get myself to finish reading her books. Maybe it's her style of writing..I just don't know.
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