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Three women. One summer reunion. Secrets will be revealed...

Villa Dolce Vita, a rambling stone house on the Amalfi Coast, sits high above the Gulf of Naples amid dappled lemon groves and fragrant, tumbling bougainvillea. Kim, Colette and Annie all came to the villa in need of escape and in the process forged an unlikely friendship.

Now, years later, Kim has transformed the crumbling house into a luxury retreat and has invited her friends back for the summer to celebrate.

But as friendships are rekindled under the Italian sun, secrets buried in the past will come to light, and not everyone is happy that the three friends are reuniting... Each woman will have things to face up to if they are all to find true happiness and fully embrace the sweet life.

An epic summer read about food, friendship and the magic of Italy, perfect for fans of Mary Kay Andrews and Susan Mallery.

Praise

Praise for the novels of Melissa Hill

The Summer Villa

“Emotional and cleverly crafted with well-drawn characters.”

—The People

“Another great read from the best-selling Irish author.”

—Hello magazine

“This emotive story will touch your heart.”

—My Weekly

“Blissfully escapist.”

—Marie Claire

“Addictive!”

—GRAZIA

Keep You Safe

“Guaranteed to kick-start book club debates.”

—Good Housekeeping

“I was completely gripped. Every parent will recognize the issues raised in this book.”

—USA TODAY bestselling author Sarah Morgan

“Hill has her finger on the vaccination zeitgeist, offering savvy and well-researched points on a touchy subject. The driving pace and small-town setting make this perfect book-club bait, ideal for discussing tough decisions and happy endings with friends and loved ones. Fans of Meg Wolitzer and Emily Giffin will devour this introspective and enlightening novel.”

—Booklist

About the Author

Melissa Hill lives in Ireland with her husband and daughter. She is a USA TODAY and #1 Irish Times bestselling author, and her books have been translated into twenty-five different languages. One of her titles has been optioned for a movie by a major Hollywood studio, and another is currently in development for television.

Booklist

Also by Melissa Hill

The Lakeview Series

The Truth About You

All Because of You

Never Say Never

The Last to Know

The Guest List

Wishful Thinking

Not What You Think

Christmas at the Heartbreak Cafe

Summer at the Heartbreak Cafe

A Winter Escape

A Weekend in Paris

Christmas in New York

Escape to the Island

Santorini Summer

The Getaway

The Charm Bracelet

Something from Tiffany’s

A Gift to Remember

Keep You Safe

Please Forgive Me

Before I Forget

Something You Should Know

The Hotel on Mulberry Lane

Fairytale on Fifth Avenue

Dedication

To great friends, old and new.

Prologue

It was just a little white lie. A way to kick-start her freedom.

And Kim Weston was now officially a runaway.