Begin your journey to Tuscany this summer with Book 1 of A Tuscan Legacy! Each novella is a complete and satisfying romance, filled with faith, family, forgiveness and love.
When Rafaele and Jayne meet again two years after dancing the night away together in Tuscany, is it a matter of fate or of faith?
After deciding to take a six-month sabbatical, Italian lawyer Rafaele Rossi moves from Florence to Tuscany, resigned to managing the family farm for his aging nonna after his father’s passing. Convinced a family get-together is what Nonna needs to lift her spirits, he plans an eightieth birthday party for her, making sure his siblings and cousins attend.
The Keswick jewelry store where Jayne Austin has worked for seven years closes its doors. Jayne takes her generous severance pay and heads off to Italy—Tuscany to be precise. Choosing to leave her fate in God’s hands, she prays she’ll miraculously bump into the handsome best man she’d danced the night away with at a friend’s Tuscan wedding two years ago. She hasn’t been able to forget those smoldering brown eyes and that rich Italian accent.
Jayne’s prayers are answered swiftly and in the most unexpected way. Before she knows what’s happening, she’s a guest not only at Isabella Rossi’s birthday party, but at Villa Rossi too.
When Rafaele receives what appears to be a valuable painting from an unknown benefactor, he’s reminded that he doesn’t want to lose Jayne again. After what he’s done to drive her from the villa, though, what kind of a commitment will it take for her to stay?
This nine-book Christian romance series from seven of your favorite authors releases weekly from April 2018. Look out for Book 2 in the series, Luna Rosa!
USA Today bestselling author, MARION UECKERMANN’s passion for writing was sparked when she moved to Ireland with her family. Her love of travel has influenced her contemporary inspirational romances set in novel places.
This book made me feel that I had personally visited the beautiful Tuscan Valley, tasted the delicious food, and learned some of the language. Well-developed and intriguing characters who struggle with guilt, mistakes that rob them of their joy as well as their loved ones, and the emptiness of missing a father’s love & involvement in one’s life. That’s Amore is the perfect start to this series, with a mystery that will make the reader anxious to read the next book and discover more.
Marion has captured in this beautifully written story the true beauty and love of what I’ve always imagined Italy would be. Falling in love in Tuscany, Rafaele and Jayne’s story will captivate your senses! After meeting for the first time just for a few hours and never seeing each other for few years after, can love at first site really be real? Can a British girl and Italian guy capture each other’s heart? With blooms of spring and love in the air, Tuscany awaits you with a story like no other. You feel like you are right there with Rafaele and Jayne. Share in their life’s story of how two people from opposite sides come together in one of the most romantic cities. Can one overcome fear, can one come to Christ, will they sacrifice their values and beliefs for love? Join me in reading their story and being swept away to hills and valleys of God’s beautiful creations in Tuscany, Italy!
Once again Marion Ueckermann transports the reader—Italy this time—and has you feeling like you are there. That’s Amore is a combination of a wonderful love story, family conflict and drama, and the beautiful story of God’s forgiveness and second chances. It is another one from this author I wholeheartedly recommend. I will certainly be looking forward to the second book in the Series. I was given a copy of the book by the author, but a favorable review was not required. The opinions expressed are my own.
A well crafted Italian love story with a romantic Tuscan setting, diverse characters, and mysterious paintings. Just like a firefly is a light shining in the darkness, Rafaele finds God’s and Jayne’s love in the darkness. That’s Amore!
Sweet little read, and I appreciated how the author showed the Lord working in the hearts of those in the story and Him leading and guiding them and their openness to His leading.
That's Amore by Marion Ueckermann is a delightful contemporary Christian romance. It is the first book in the A Tuscan Legacy series that is a multi-author nine book series that has started so full of promise. With wonderful descriptive passages, the Tuscan countryside really comes to life in glorious 3D. I could 'see' the landscape and almost 'feel' the heat. Once again Marion Ueckermann has drawn fully rounded and likable characters that weave their way into the readers hearts. A big fan of all Marion Ueckermann's books, I was delighted to see some familiar faces. It felt like I was catching up with old friends. The novel revolves around family. A family with a whole missing generation as grandchildren meet to celebrate their grandmother's eightieth. The reader can 'feel' the love radiating out. However there are family secrets. Secrets that continue to wield power. Secrets can burden people down. Confession is good for the soul. There is the theme of forgiveness. If we do not dispense forgiveness, we can easily become bitter. If we feel it is too hard to forgive, we must ask God for help but we must forgive. Fear can hold us back. We may fear repeating the sins of the fathers but we are all unique and not destined to tread the same path. There is a mystery to be solved. The reader wonders at the outcome. That's Amore is wrapped up with satisfaction for the reader with a feel-good ending to leave you smiling. A wonderful read. I received this book for free. A favourable review was not required and all views expressed are my own.
Firstly, let me say how much I enjoyed writing Sienna’s story (Solo Tu, Book 7) for A Tuscan Legacy.
Marion Ueckermann and Autumn Macarthur have created a rich and compelling story world for the series. The family mystery is introduced in That's Amore: That's Love (Book 1) and threaded through the nine books in the series. The resolution to the family mystery is revealed in Book 9 – La Risposta: The Answer.
That’s Amore is a short novel length book that features Rafaele and Jayne’s romance, and introduces the series mystery plot that unfolds in the shorter novellas.
The Italian book titles are named after songs. Rafaele and Jayne dance together to the song That’s Amore: That’s Love in their story. The song is important to Rafaele and Jayne because they danced to That’s Amore when they first met at a wedding two years earlier.
For the other novellas in the series, the song titles may not play a role in the actual story.
All nine books include a fully developed contemporary Christian romance. The series spans three continents and has a strong international flavour.
Cultural differences are explored in the stories. More conservative readers may be concerned to see Rafaele and Nonna drinking vino (wine) at dinner as part of their normal life in That’s Amore.
Villa Rossi is a typical Tuscan Estate that includes a vineyard. Drinking a glass of vino at dinner in Tuscany is a normal part of their culture – in the same way that abstaining from alcohol is normal for some Christians in other cultures. It would have been culturally inaccurate to not include vino in That’s Amore.
Rafaele’s siblings and cousins drink sparkling water instead of vino at Nonna’s 80th Birthday Party.
I loved reading That’s Amore and seeing my girl, Sienna, with her family in Tuscany for Nonna’s 80th Birthday Party.
Rafaele Rossi is a lawyer who returns to Villa Rossi to help his Nonna. His father passed away three months earlier and, as the eldest son, it’s his family duty to take care of the family estate. A family duty he’d avoided due to his complicated relationship with his late father.
Jayne Austin remembers the one night she spent dancing with Rafaele at a friend’s Tuscan wedding two years earlier. The English jewellery store where she works closes down, and Jayne decides to go on vacation in Tuscany. She prays that God will lead her back to Rafaele.
Rafaele and Jayne’s romance is fun and fast – they fall in love quickly! The challenges of life and the different worlds they live in throw many obstacles in their path. A beautiful summer romance in a gorgeous location – highly recommended. Start your journey to Tuscany with That’s Amore.
At one point running the family farm was the last thing Rafaele wanted to do. Mainly because his father wished it. But things change when you least expect it. Something Jayne knows all too well as she sets off for Tuscany in the hope of finding someone she met once a couple of years ago.
That’s Amore is set in Tuscany, in the very heart of the Rossi family. Setting the scene for the whole series, it nonetheless centres firmly on Rafaele and Jayne as they find the road to love is sometimes paved with potholes.
The book is set in the wonderful landscape of Tuscany,Italy. Here Isabella organize her 80th birthday at Rossi estate. reading the book, you can image the big villa with many rooms, flower garden and field, thanks to the author. come on! join her, you'll be introduced to the family, walk around Tuscany, hear the past of her big family, discovery mistery...
A short, sweet romance set in Tuscany Italy. This new-to-me author penned a lovely quick, easy to read romance that swept me up into the countryside and food of Italy. I loved that she put a brief Italian dictionary in the front to help with those words which she used but did not translate. Jayne Austin, no not the writer, met Rafaele Rossi when he served as a groomsman to her bridesmaid role in a friend's wedding which was held in Tuscany. It was just one night but sparks flew. Now that she has lost her job she is returning to Tuscany to see if she can find Rafaele and rekindle the magic. With a wonderful, boisterous Italian family along with a sweet Nonna and a charming villa, Jayne is swept into the fantasy and wonder of Tuscany. Ueckermann also included an excellent spiritual thread that included a return to salvation .
This was a very enjoyable read! Jayne had met Rafaele at her friends wedding in Italy. They hit it off and he told her he would call her. She flew back to England and didn't hear from him, but she never forgot him. Now that they have closed their jewelry store she determines to go back to Italy and hopefully find Rafaele. She feels its God leading her back there. She gets to Italy and is doing some sight seeing and hoping to run into Rafaele. She has a flat tire and Rafaele is the one who comes to her rescue. They have supper together and spend time together. They are falling in love but there is a family secret and Jayne isn't sure what it is. His Nonna is hiding something, a ousin they have never met surfaces. A mystery is afoot Rafaele doesn't know if he wants children because of his relationship with his father who has passed on. Jayne does, she doesn't feel she can marry Rafaele if they don't have children. She runs away, will Rafaele find her will they work things out. Or will Jayne fly back to England? You must read to find out! I highly recommend this book! you wont be disappointed!
Oh I love this new series of books. Well, at least I love the first book in the series! And, I can't wait for each of the other books to be released! I'm part Italian and this book had me wanting to research my heritage. I LOVED all the imagines and flavors of this book. It really brought Italy and all the family traditions to life. Marion Ueckermann did a fantastic job of making everything so real and enjoyable. I LOVED the twist of a bit of suspense this book has and it a appears like that theme will be carried throughout the whole series. How exciting! If you enjoy good clean stories and LOVE Italian life and flair, you'll love this book. I also really appreciated how this author presented her characters with issues. Yet, only through the strength, mercy, and love of God could they find healing. Now I have to wait for the next book to come out....fortunately, it's next week!
I enjoyed this book and can't wait to read more in the series! Jayne and Rafaele bump into each other after having met two years ago at a wedding. As a matter of fact, Jayne traveled to Italy after her job ended hoping to find Rafaele. And when her car breaks down outside Rafaele's family's villa, was it coincidence or God? Plans are made to celebrate Nonna's 80th birthday, and the loud, noisy family gather for the party--including a long lost granddaughter no one has ever met. Before the birthday celebration ends, a mysterious painting shows up and changes everything, then another, and another. . .and no one knows who's sending them. I like how Jayne's faith affects Rafaele. But what I enjoyed most of all is the summertime romance feel and beautiful descriptions of the area--made me want to hop on a plane for Italy! I highly recommend this clean warmhearted romance.
This is a sweet story of romance with a bit of mystery. The mystery must be woven throughout the series but it is not really prominent in the story. Rafaele is an attorney in Florence who moves to Tuscany to help his Nonna at her olive farm. Jayne Austin has worked at a jewelry store in England for many years. Now that it is closing she has planned to take her severance package and travel to Italy. She wouldn’t mind running into the handsome best man she met at her friend’s wedding a couple of years earlier. They not only meet but she is invited to stay at his Nonna’s villa and is invited to her eightieth birthday celebration. How does it go when she meets his large, loud, and complicated family?
I LOVED Rafaele and Jayne's story!! Jayne and Rafaele had met two years ago, danced the night away, and then Rafaele never called her. Now, Jayne has a chance to go to Tuscany, and decides if it's God's will, she'd meet Rafaele again. She did, and the spark lit a fire. Then, Rafaele begins to think that he'll be like his father, and he couldn't stand that. When he finally realizes just how much he needs Jayne, and not just Jayne, but his Heavenly Father, too, he finally realizes that he can move foreward. Now, if it's just not too late and if Jayne will forgive him. Love how everything comes together!!
The first book in this series is a wonderful start to a look into the lives and romances of several cousins with roots in Tuscany. Mommy's 80th birthday reveals several family secrets, including a unknown cousin.
In this book, the romance of Rafaele is the focus. Two years previously he had danced the night away at his best friend's wedding with a lovely Brit. Now she is back in Italy and the sparks of romance are relit. Will they find true love?
This is the first book of a multi-author series. The main male character is one of eight cousins in a large Italian family. It pretty much sets the scene for the rest of the series. I thought the book was just ok. The characters were likable and the setting was beautiful, but things progressed too quickly between the two main characters. I will probably read more of the series because I want to learn more about the mystery surrounding a number of paintings and because some of the other characters intrigue me. I would give 3.5 if I could.
Rafaele heads home to help him Nonna with the family farm in Tuscany and runs into Jayne, after not seeing her for two years. He organizes a birthday party for the grandchildren of his Nonna where we meet the family the rest of the series will focus on. I enjoyed getting to know Rafaele and his hurts that need to dealt with and Jayne, who’s more positive on her outlook of things and in trying to reach out to Rafaele. Wonderful start to this series and I’m looking forward to reading the rest of the stories.
This was such a pleasant read that truly made me use the Italian English dictionary! WOW such a learning experience and I declare I was not ready for it to end. I would definitely recommend this book to all women walking in the same circle but desiring a husband. Jayne gave a lesson in working while you wait on God that young women must embrace. Love may just be miles away but you will never know until you do like the character Jayne....Go.
I thoroughly enjoyed this first in the Tuscan Legacy series. Well written. Caught my attention from the first paragraph and I just couldn't read it fast enough to find out what was going to happen. The characters are certainly engaging. Definitely looking forward to the rest of this series. Highly recommend.
What a fun start to a series. It definitely has me intrigued. The scenery is amazing. Rafaele and Jayne have a very interesting beginning and second chance at love. I know with God all things are possible and He directs our paths, but things seemed a little too easy most of the time for this couple. I liked them, but definitely felt this was more a fairy tale.
So well written. No jumps in the story line . Characters are easy to follow. If you like books like that you will love this one. Just finished it and want to go back and read it again. High hopes the writers continue with how they ended it. Not spoiling the it for readers.But I want to read more!
Loved this story of Rafaele and Jayne. The y had met 2 years previously and there was chemistry between them. This blossomed between them when Jayne goes to Tuscany and meets up with Rafaele again . Their love blossoms amid the drama of pictures they are sent anonymously to Rafaele and his family.
I enjoyed this first book in the Tuscan Legacy series. Since I've read other of Ueckermann's books, it was fun to notice some connections with them. I look forward to reading more in the series.
Outstanding book! A big family with secrets that are coming out, mysterious paintings are arriving and and two people reconnect to find their happily ever after.
This is a start to a promising series. I like that each book is a standalone but there’s a thread of mystery that runs through to the end. (At least that’s how I think it will play out.)