One Summer in Sicily: An Absolutely Perfect Romantic Read from Nancy Barone to Escape with in 2024

A new fun and fresh rom-com set in Sicily by Canadian-Italian author Nancy Barone.

In an attempt to resuscitate her twenty-five-year-old marriage, aerophobic Gillian Dobson knocks down a few tranquilisers and takes a dreaded flight to the Sicilian Island of Lipari to surprise her husband, away on a business trip. But her troubles are just about to begin...

For fans of Jennifer Weiner, Kristen Bailey and Sophie Kinsella.

Readers love Nancy Barone:

'I loved it!... It kept me flipping pages well past my bedtime!!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Finished this within 1 day, I devoured it!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Lovely lovely story and such a twist I really did not see coming.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Read the first page and you will be hooked.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Loved this fun, uplifting feel-good book. It really made me smile and at the moment is something that we all desperately need.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Really gorgeous, wonderfully feel-good, completely uplifting and wonderfully romantic. I absolutely loved it. Don't miss it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Finished this in one sitting. A great uplifting read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Will tug at your heart so be prepared.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars


About the Author

Nancy Barone grew up in Canada, but at the age of 12 her family moved to Italy. Catapulted into a world where her only contact with the English language was her old Judy Blume books, Nancy became an avid reader and a die-hard romantic. Nancy stayed in Italy and, despite being surrounded by handsome Italian men, she married an even more handsome Brit. They now live in Sicily where she teaches English.

Nancy is a member of the RWA and a keen supporter of the Women's Fiction Festival at Matera where she meets up once a year with writing friends from all over the globe.
Nancy Barone grew up in Canada, but at the age of 12 her family moved to Italy. Catapulted into a world where her only contact with the English language was her old Judy Blume books, Nancy became an avid reader and a die-hard romantic. Nancy stayed in Italy and, despite being surrounded by handsome Italian men, she married an even more handsome Brit. They now live in Sicily where she teaches English.

Nancy is a member of the RWA and a keen supporter of the Women's Fiction Festival at Matera where she meets up once a year with writing friends from all over the globe.