One Summer in Rome

‘A taste of Italy and a summer read you won’t forget!’ Mandy Baggot

To Rome…with love?

Mary Smith is turning her very ordinary life upside-down! She’s bought herself a one-way ticket to Rome and is ready for a summer she’ll never forget.

Men might be off the cards for waitress Mary, but within hours of arriving at the utterly charming family-run La Dolce Vita pizzeria, she’s already fallen in love with the bustling capital!

Only Dante Rossi, the mysterious (and drop-dead gorgeous) chef seems displeased with her arrival. And in the heat of the kitchen, it doesn’t take long for long-buried secrets to surface and sparks to fly…

A deliciously heartwarming romance to have you dreaming of summer. Perfect for fans of Debbie Johnson and Caroline Roberts.

Praise for One Summer in Rome:

‘Food, family and a Roman romance – this is the perfect summer read!’ Heidi Swain

‘A book you won’t regret picking up if you love Jenny Colgan or Cathy Bramley’s books!’ Being Unique Books

‘A perfectly uplifting story to enjoy in the sunshine!’ Fraser’s Fun House

‘A charming novel!’ The Library Corner

‘I couldn’t put this book down… A truly beautiful read.’ Nemesis Book Blog

‘Light-hearted and feel-good.’ Pretty Little Book Reviews

‘A lovely and summery read!’ The Cosiest Corner

About the author

Samantha Tonge lives in Cheshire with her lovely family and a cat who thinks it’s a dog. Along with writing, her days are spent cycling, willing cakes to rise and avoiding housework. A love of fiction developed as a child and a desire to write bubbled away in the background whilst she pursued other careers, including a fun stint working at Disneyland Paris. Formally trained as a linguist, Samantha now likes nothing more than holing herself up in the spare room, in front of the keyboard. Writing romantic comedy novels is her passion.