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Praise for the novels of

Jennifer Probst

“Achingly romantic, touching, realistic, and just plain beautiful.”

—New York Times bestselling author Katy Evans

“Tender and heartwarming.”

—#1 national bestselling author Marina Adair

“Beautiful . . . and so well written! Highly recommend!”

—New York Times bestselling author Emma Chase

“Jennifer Probst pens a charming, romantic tale destined to steal your heart.”

—New York Times bestselling author Lori Wilde

“Probst tugs at the heartstrings.”

—Publishers Weekly

“I never wanted this story to end! Jennifer Probst has a knack for writing characters I truly care about—I want these people as my friends!”

—New York Times bestselling author Alice Clayton

“For a . . . fun-filled, warmhearted read, look no further than Jennifer Probst!”

—New York Times bestselling author Jill Shalvis

“Jennifer Probst never fails to delight.”

—New York Times bestselling author Lauren Layne

Titles by Jennifer Probst

The Sunshine Sisters Series

Love on Beach Avenue

Temptation on Ocean Drive

Stay Series

The Start of Something Good

A Brand New Ending

All Roads Lead to You

Something Just Like This

Begin Again

Billionaire Builders Series

Everywhere and Every Way

Any Time, Any Place

Somehow, Some Way

All or Nothing at All

Searching For . . . Series

Searching for Someday

Searching for Perfect

Searching for Beautiful

Searching for Always

Searching for You

Searching for Mine

Searching for Disaster

Marriage to a Billionaire Series

The Marriage Bargain

The Marriage Trap

The Marriage Mistake

The Book of Spells

The Marriage Merger

The Marriage Arrangement

Nonfiction

Write Naked

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my mom, my aunt Rosemary, and my niece Taylor. I learned so much about myself on our epic trip to Italy. Thank you for showing me how much love and family mean in this life. I tried to keep our secrets, but some may have spilled out for the good of the story.

Don’t worry—I never told WHO.

And in memory of my grandmother. I still remember sipping coffee with you in the kitchen while you tried to teach me how to speak Italian. You asked me to do two things: study Italian in school, and one day visit your homeland. I’m so happy I did both—you were always there with us in spirit during our trip.

Finally, for those who dream of big adventures, I wish you the wings you need in order to jump and take a risk.

Love is usually waiting.

Epigraphs

Italy is a dream that keeps returning for the rest of your life.

—Anna Akhmatova

The journey not the arrival matters.

—Unknown

CHAPTER ONE

Francesca

“No, I said the deadline is Wednesday. That gives you two days to give me a decent hook or I’m pulling you off the account.”

I ignored the glint of resentment in the young man’s green eyes, wondering if he thought his charm and good looks trumped talent. In many places, they did. But not in my company.