He strode over to Philippa and kissed her distractedly before turning to Carina, taking hold of her hands.

Philippa knew that once she’d made up her mind, Rafaella wouldn’t be swayed, and she’d get no more from her today. I’ve read and enjoyed every book by Carol, her novels are easy reading escapism all set in a glorious sunny countries which set the setting for the perfect holiday read. Millions of viewers and listeners know her for her weather reports on BBC Breakfast, Radio 2's breakfast show, Wimbledon fortnight and waltzing into our hearts on Strictly Come Dancing.

Now the country had been split in two, with Mussolini’s supporters in the north and those loyal to King Victor Emmanuel in the south, effectively a state of civil war. Philippa felt lucky that she adored her mother-in-law; Rafaella had opened her arms to her from the very beginning, treating her like one of the family.

All lights were extinguished for the night-time black out, the vista an oppressing blanket of darkness.

It had been a huge investment, but Carina had convinced her father it would pay off in terms of brand awareness and sales. Georgio thinks he's devious and clever, but life is about to catch up with him big time in a way he least expects it to. The younger man had no one special waiting for him back home, but he knew his friend had a sweetheart he planned to marry, she has fire in her eyes and her lips are a gift from Cupid . Set on the beautiful Amalfi Coast, the book deals with how the lives of multiple people change over a few days.