Christian authors Marion Ueckermann, Elizabeth Maddrey, Alexa Verde, Clare Revell, Heather Gray, Narelle Atkins, and Autumn Macarthur got together to create a series of books about the Rossi family in Italy. The individual books released last year, and I reviewed one of them here.
Now, all nine books have been combined into a set on Kindle with a bonus tenth novella telling the rest of Isabella Rossi’s story. Being as I have not read (or purchased) all the books in the series, I am going to grab a set for myself now. Currently, it is only $.99, which is such a great deal!
A Tuscan Legacy Complete Collection
by Marion Ueckermann, Elizabeth Maddrey, Alexa Verde, Clare Revell, Heather Gray, Narelle Atkins, Autumn Macarthur, A Tuscan Legacy
Series: A Tuscan Legacy
Series Rating:
Publication Date March 30, 2019
Genres: Christian Fiction, Clean Romance
Setting: Italy Contemporary
Written for: Adults
Pages: 1309
Synopsis:
Family, faith, forgiveness... and love. Enjoy a summer journey to Italy with A Tuscan Legacy!
When Isabella Rossi invites each of her adult grandchildren to her estate in the Tuscan hills for her eightieth birthday, she hopes to reunite a family fractured by distance, death, and secrets.
The birthday gift of a painting, arriving unsigned and with no sender's details, rips open old heartbreak. One family secret has already been revealed, her youngest son Albertino's illegitimate English daughter. Now it seems there could be yet more secrets.
Returning home, the cousins, scattered across three continents, each discover their lifetime love. When they gather again at the villa as summer ends, the remaining secrets are revealed. But can they be forgiven, or will the mistakes of the past be repeated?
All nine of the original stories are included, plus a bonus tenth novella set the following year!
Book 1 That’s Amore (That’s Love) by Marion Ueckermann
When Rafaele and Jayne meet again in Tuscany, two years after dancing the night away together, is it a matter of fate or of faith?
Book 2 Luna Rosa (Blushing Moon) by Elizabeth Maddrey
When Nick, a piano tuner and closet composer, meets Louisiana, a diva-like pianist, will they be able to navigate diverging goals in order to play love’s duet?
Book 3 Rapsodia (Rhapsody) by Alexa Verde
A risk-taking photographer with a crushed spirit and a control-addicted pizzeria chain owner with a crushed heart... What will it take for them to trust in God and love again?
Book 4 TI Amo (I Love You) by Marion Ueckermann
American missionary Michael tells Alessa, the tour guide he's just met, that one day she'll be his wife, but she's vowed to remain single. Can anything sway her to fall in love?
Book 5 La Fiamma Sacra (The Sacred Flame) by Clare Revell
Forged in love’s sacred flame, can a firefighter and a widowed single mother find the path God has set for them?
Book 6 Bella Notte (Beautiful Night) by Heather Gray
Piero packs light, loves adventure, and sticks to a two-dates-only rule. Felicity’s job takes her around the world, but that's all the adventure she craves. She has little use for Piero the Playboy.
Book 7 Solo Tu (Only You) by Narelle Atkins
Sienna Rossi is torn between her new life in Australia and her longing for home. Aussie teacher Dave likes the freedom of his nomadic lifestyle. Can they risk everything for love?
Book 8 Dolce Vita (Sweet Life) by Autumn Macarthur
In the haze of a Tuscan summer, can teacher Rachel learn to surrender her fears and hurts, then embrace the life God intends for her? A sweeter life of love, with her old friend, Jon.
Book 9 La Risposta (The Answer) by Autumn Macarthur
When a wedding brings the family back to the the villa at summer's end, unexpected answers emerge. But is it too late to heal two broken hearts and renew a loveless marriage?
BONUS NEW NOVELLA! Book 10 Innamorata (Sweetheart) by Autumn Macarthur
Is eighty-one too old for romance? When a beau from her teens returns to Tuscany, widowed Isabella Rossi is about to find out!
I received a complimentary copy of this book. This gift did not influence my opinion or review.
Also in this series: La Risposta: The Answer
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Innamorata by Autumn MacArthur was a lovely novella! Those who have read any of the books of the series will have already fallen in love with Isabella. When Gianni appears on his motorcycle, she is reminded of the past when he recklessly set out to conquer the world.
I enjoy seeing romance between older characters. The fact that Isabella and Gianni had loved each other as teenagers allowed this story to move quickly naturally. Gianni’ had carried his guilt of events in his past for decades and it was so sweet that Isabella was able to help point him to God’s grace.
About Alexa Verde
Alexa Verde writes sweet, wholesome books about faith, love, and murder. She has had 200 short stories, articles, and poems published in the five languages that she speaks. She has bachelor’s degrees in English and Spanish, a master’s in Russian, and enjoys writing about characters with diverse cultures. She’s worn the hats of reporter, teacher, translator, model (even one day counts!), caretaker, and secretary, but thinks that the writer’s hat suits her the best. After traveling the world and living in both hemispheres, she calls a small town in south Texas home. The latter is an inspiration for the fictional setting of her series Rios Azules Christmas and Secrets of Rios Azules.
About Autumn Macarthur
Autumn Macarthur is a USA Today bestselling author of clean Christian inspirational romances with a strong touch of faith. If you love happy-ever-afters, sweet romance, and Hallmark movies, chances are you’ll enjoy her stories!
Originally from Sydney, Australia, she now lives in a small town not far from London, England, with her very English husband (aka The Cat Magnet), and way too many rescue cats for their tiny house! A recent addition to the family are two guinea pigs. For such small creatures, they have amazingly huge personalities.
When she’s not feeding cats, she hand sews, reads, and most of all writes heartwarming stories of love and faith. With every story, God teaches her the exact same lessons her hero and heroine need to learn to commit to their forever love.
She’s also blessed with a chronic health issue that has changed her life in the way it limits her. It hasn’t been easy, but she’s come to give thanks for the gift hidden in the illness — the way it’s taught her patience, brought her into a greater dependence on God, and given her a far deeper appreciation of His love and provision.
She’d love to hear from you!
Faith, hope, & heartwarming – inspirational romance to make you smile.
About Elizabeth Maddrey
From the author: Elizabeth Maddrey is a semi-reformed computer geek and homeschooling mother of two who lives in the suburbs of Washington D.C. When she isn’t writing, Elizabeth is a voracious consumer of books. She loves to write about Christians who struggle through their lives, dealing with sin and receiving God’s grace on their way to their own romantic happily ever after.
My notes: To date, I have read 10 books by Elizabeth and have given them an average of 4 stars. I appreciate the way she manages to deal with sometimes difficult issues without dragging down the tone of her books. I do not hesitate to read any of her books as she consistently puts out books that are well worth the time it takes to read them.
Elizabeth has written books in several of her own series, has several stand-alone books and has written several books that are part of the multi-author Arcadia Valley Romance series. You can see her books on her Amazon Page
About Marion Ueckermann
MARION UECKERMANN’s passion for writing was sparked when she moved to Ireland with her family. Her love of travel has influenced her contemporary inspirational romances set in novel places. Marion and her husband again live in South Africa, but with two gorgeous grandsons hanging their hats at the house next door, their empty nest’s no longer so empty.
