This is a truly delightful story that captured my attention from the very beginning and held it right through to the final page. I was completely drawn into the world the author created, and particularly the first three quarters of the book felt exceptionally strong — easily deserving five stars. The pacing, the emotional build-up, and the character development during this part were all beautifully done.

I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Lily and Marina. Their relationship is portrayed in such a gentle, natural way — starting off tentatively and gradually evolving into something deeper and more meaningful. Their growing connection felt authentic and emotionally resonant, making it easy to invest in their journey.

One of the highlights for me was the setting: the vibrant city of Rome. It’s clear the author has a genuine familiarity with the city — the descriptions are vivid and accurate, painting a realistic picture that brought back my own memories of Rome. The atmosphere, the street scenes, the food, the energy — it all felt alive on the page.

I also appreciated the roles of the niece and the neighbor. While they’re not central characters, their presence enriches the story in a subtle but impactful way. They provide emotional depth and insight into the main characters, and help move the story forward in thoughtful ways.

The break-up between the main characters is handled with sensitivity — the emotional pain is palpable, and I appreciated that it wasn’t overly dramatic but rather felt real and raw. That said, I did feel a little more emotional clarity or explanation could have deepened this part of the story. I found myself wishing for more empathy from Lily’s side and more proactive communication from Marina. Their actions made sense to some degree, but the underlying motivations could have been explored more explicitly, especially since they reconnect later on. As a result, the final portion of the book felt slightly less satisfying to me.

The ending, while heartfelt, also felt a bit rushed — especially after such a rich and immersive buildup. It’s somewhat ironic to say this about a book that offers so many pages of enjoyment, but I truly would not have minded if the resolution had been drawn out a bit more.

And of course, I can’t finish without mentioning Reggie — the loyal and grounding presence throughout the story, who brings a sense of continuity and connection to everyone around him.

I have been a fan of Georgia Beers since her first book. That's Amore did not disappoint! I LOVE THIS BOOK! I loved it so much I read it in practically one sitting. I had to know what happened to the main characters, who I loved as well.
I won't bore you about the details, because it is in the description. All you need to know is you must read this book. It is so descriptive, I felt like I was in Italy. The characters were so real.
I highly recommend this book and know you will love it as much as I do!
I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

4⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read the arc.


I love that the author used her own book as the plot for Lily’s book that she is working on in Italy.

I enjoyed the plot and it was interesting to see how it played out. However, I do feel like the problem was resolved too quickly. I feel like more conversation needed to be had.

Overall, the chemistry between the two MCs was hot and I didn’t for one second feel like it was casual. Of course it took Lily a little bit to realize that. Lily is 49 and Marina is 35. The age gap didn’t bother me but I did feel like they sometimes didn’t act their age.

That’s Amore is a solid romance novel that gives you an insight into Italy. And who doesn’t love Italian accents?

Giving this 4 stars. It's an enjoyable and easy read (I got through more than 50% in one sitting) that will definitely satisfy you if you're looking for a lighthearted and comfortably predictable sapphic romance.

Bonus points for having older protagonists and a non-problematic age gap. Love to see an MC in her late-forties.

(Additional bonus points for the brief featuring of an aunt-niece relationship. As a new aunt, I ate this right up.)

There's some miscommunication trope near the end - seriously, I actually had to yell out loud at the MC for being a dumbass - and the ending maybe wraps up a little too quickly, but honestly that's to be expected from this genre. Gotta have that HEA.

Overall, I had a good time reading this one. It's nothing world-shattering, but I'm a sucker for sapphic romances, happy endings, and hot Italian ladies. If you are too, this may be for you.

Sadly this book was not for me. I liked the premise of going to Rome for romantic inspiration and felt the scene setting for Rome gave a gorgeous ambiance of Rome. It was not bogged down with long winded descriptions of each place but enough to give you a feel for the city.
I never connected with the main character (Lily), but I felt even more disconnect in the few times the fourth wall was broken and character started talking to the reader as though they were friends; it just felt forced because of its lack of inconsistency.
I was also irritated by the times when the main character who was supposed to be an author said anything along the lines of ‘I have no words to describe it’, don’t get me wrong I imagine that this does happen to writers of an kind, just as people think comics should also be funny, I feel like I maybe making the same sort of gesture here; but it just felt like a cop out.
Lily has many childish characteristics but turns out to be 49, she keeps calling her dog a traitor when he cozy up to Serena and follows Marina for a walk. The author explicitly tells the reader that Lily doesn’t mean it when she does it about the dog and her niece but anyone else and this poor dogs get villainised, even though the dog is probably reading how relaxed and trusting its owner is of these people too! Lily also comes across as a younger person from the amount of times she is surprised by her feelings towards various things, or has she just lived a sheltered life? (We are not given the impression she is sheltered in away)
This book might be a great read for someone who interested in the writing process and loves a chihuahua mix sidekick, sadly, that just wasn’t me.
Thank you to NetGallery and Bold Strokes Books for allowing me the opportunity to read this book.

Before I jump into this, I am going to say that the smile that I was smiling while reading 85% (those third act break ups just gut me always) of this book has lingered well into the night! I loved Lily and Marina. I loved them individually, I loved them together, the only thing that could have made dreams dreamier would have been Marina POVs as well.

I have been on the sidelines eyeing a few different books by this author and for whatever reason as any reader knows, I just have not gotten there yet. Well, I am nothing if not a believer in *signs* and *destiny* so I do believe I was just waiting to read this one as my first.

I love an age-gap and this one is particularly good for me. I do not always love both of the MCs about equal amounts but in this one I really did. I would absolutely die in the heat that is emphasized quite a bit in this book, but as soon as I become a semi/maybe/not/definitely famous writer I am off to Rome to find my Marina.

This book felt like pure and true romance to me, not that I am an expert by any means by I mean…I read a lot of romance and this book totally encompassed exactly what I imagine and feel when I think of romance. Getting to follow Marina wine, dine and inspire Lily was a beautiful experience IMO. Sensual, intimate, romantic, understanding. All the goods that I wanted with this book, were right there for me on my tour!

For me the moral of this story was all the ways true love is inspirational.

Many thanks to NetGalley, Bold Strokes Books & author Georgia Beers for this wonderful ARC for my honest review.

That’s Amore was molto fantastico! It was a wonderful and supremely entertaining wlw by Georgia Beers. Actually, this is my first book by this author but she’s a highly acclaimed and prolific sapphic writer, so I was extremely excited. I really enjoyed this book and feel like Georgia Beers delivered a feel good, sweet and uplifting wlw romance! I will certainly look for more from her.

This is the story of Lilly & Marina and is filled with joyful moments & happy times, along with some real life obstacles to overcome. Lilly is a romance writer who can’t find love and at the moment can’t seem to find inspiration to write about it either. She wishes to find what we all do, real & lasting romantic love. It’s something she makes a living writing about but has been beyond her grasp. As she deals with a monster case of writer's block, she is encouraged to go to Rome, Italy…one of the world's most romantic cities! She figures that the beauty of Rome with its rich history, iconic architecture, charming streets & lively atmosphere, she’ll find her muse once again. And she does but in the form of a gorgeous young Italian woman, Marina!

Lilly meets Marina and is captivated by her. Marina becomes her personal tour guide, taking her to some of the most beautiful sites Italy has to offer. It is clear that the two have a great chemistry that only builds stronger the more time they spend together. Upon each new tourist attraction and iconic destination, Lilly is more and more enthralled by Italy and especially by Marina. She feels her gusto for writing and for life returning to her! It’s lovely to see the sweet connection and building attraction with each page.

The gradual build up of feelings and emotions is lovely and done so at a believable pace. Of course the age gap poses itself as an obstacle but the real issue is the distance. Lilly just can’t see a future whereby they can overcome these challenges and find everlasting happiness together. Enter the inevitable 3rd act break up. But it’s how they overcome that highlights how special their relationship is and how incredible it can be in the future!

Beers does a wonderful job of capturing some of the unique qualities and beauty of Rome. I felt immersed in Italian culture and cuisine. I truly enjoyed watching two courageous and beautiful women who come from different cultures and countries be brave enough to chose love. They chose each other when it wasn’t the easy choice. I definitely recommend this wonderful, light hearted and romantic wlw story with a HEA we all wish for.

Lily has lost her inspiration to write so goes to Rome with her dog Reggie to see if that can help. She continues to struggle but meets Marina on a food tour. Meeting Marina for sure helps with the creativity and romantic inspiration and when she offers to show Lily around in Rome, she is soon a goner after an amazing kiss. Lily is a bit hesitant at first die to age gap and that she is only in Rome temporarily. However, casual should work right or is there more between them.

Unfortunately, I never felt that the characters in the book became real, three-dimensional, realistic, and likable as Lily struggled with in her own writing process. Then with the standard stupid 3rd act break-up without any mature communication between two adult women I was not too happy.

It is as always, a light, fast and rather enjoyable read as with all books written by the author but I had hoped for so much more.

3.5 ⭐️

Romance writer, Lily Chambers, has written many happily ever afters over the years but hasn’t had any luck in finding her own. At the moment, she’s suffering from a major case of writer's block and hasn’t even been able to start her next book. Frustrated and just about ready to call it quits, she decides to take that trip to Rome that her best friend suggested. If she can’t find inspiration for her next romance in one of the most romantic cities, where will she?


In Rome, Lily makes some friends, eats the savory food, drinks the delicious wine, and she meets Marina, a beautiful tour guide. Marina offers to show Lily around the city, and honestly, how can Lily turn that down? In between eating gelato and exploring the beautiful city, the women grow closer. Yes, Marina is a beautiful, charming woman, and they have a connection, but Lily believes it wouldn’t work out. Besides the age gap, there’s also the whole thing of living on different continents that gives Lily pause. Will she ever get the happily ever after she writes so much about?


The chemistry Lily and Marina had was great, and I was glad that they got to know one another better. It wasn't just straight to the spice and that helped with the pace. The book was told from Lily's perspective, and although I did learn things about Marina, I would’ve liked to have had Marina’s perspective as well. That's just a personal preference of mine, but it would’ve helped me understand her better. There were parts of the book that I thought were aimed at getting a laugh from the reader, but it just fell flat for me. Beers detailed the setting and people in Rome that Lily encountered, and it felt like I tagged along. By the end of it, I craved Italian food, a glass of wine, and let’s be honest, who doesn’t love a good charcuterie board? Overall, it was an okay read and, although it wasn’t one of my favorites, I’m sure others will enjoy this slice of Italy.


💋Age gap
💋Sapphic Romance
💋First-Person Single POV

I’d like to thank NetGalley and Bold Strokes Books for the arc. This is my honest and voluntary review.

This was a sweet story about Lily, a romance writer, who goes to Rome in the hopes of getting over her writers block. She meets Marina, her guide on a food tour, and a romance kindles. There was a lot I liked about this book: an older main character (late 40s), an adorable chihuahua sidekick, mouthwatering descriptions of food, and good chemistry between Lily and Marina.

Overall, however, the writing and plot fell a bit flat for me. The narration style reads a bit childish, so much so that I imagined the main character to be in her early twenties until her age was revealed several chapters in. It's a bit of a disappointment because I feel like there was so much that the author could have explored with a middle aged lesbian main character. I also wish the side characters, like Lily's friends, would have been fleshed out more. They mainly just made quick appearances to listen to Lily.

While I ultimately don't think this book was for me, I did enjoy many aspects of it, and I think it's great for someone looking for an easy, comforting summer read.

the cover. the title. the plot. to perfection. i cant tell you how hungry this book made me though. i mean romantic pasta making, are you kidding. not fair! this book was told in the usual style ive come to love from Georgia Beers. there a knowing in her words, her characters and plots. like she knows her plot but also us as readers. so at any give time within the book you just know you will connect to it and it to you. her words flow through you like gorgeous hugs and little kisses. in this book we have soft. we have emotions. we have wit and flirty banter. and we have Rome. Woman who love. and oh yeh we have FOOD.
this book was perfect for what i wished it to be after being drawn in to the cover and blurb. that little picture on the front gave me all the feels and that continued onwards into the book. Georgia has a way of writing both vulnerable moments and ones of sass and fun in equal brilliant measure and this is not always the case for most writers of the genre.
Lily and Marina made me care about them and their story. i followed with a smile and then towards those inevitable "what if, what next, how do we...?" moments that come in the book i genuinely was getting anxious of how this could work out without breaking my heart.
read this book and be swept away to Rome, with love.