I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

Ahhh, Italy - love it - will always pick up books related to it

This is a new author for me and the cover and the title did draw me in initially.  
Loved the beginning, a great way to draw in the reader

I've been to Siena so really got lost in the imagery

With everything going on in the world, it will be a while before I see Siena again but this was a great alternative!

This started really well and I thought it might be an introduction to a new author,  however it descended into the sort of writing that you find in a Mills & Boon.  Maybe that is intentional but it just became a bit trite for me..

After the unusually dramatic and gripping opening comes the sunny escape to Siena. I always enjoy T.A. Williams' books and this was no exception. I was transported to beautiful Siena through the sumptuous setting. I liked all the characters, though lead character Lucy's wrangle with her conscience made me question the depth of her commitment and feelings for David at times. I adored Boris the Labrador - it wouldn't be a T. A. Williams read without a gorgeous dog to make you smile!

Overall, it was a lovely, escapist read, that will transport you to Siena. Great for all those who like a female lead who will stand up for her beliefs, no matter what the stakes.

Lucy is a doctor, who had to flee war torn Congo. She had been working with the poorest of the poor, and now she is offered a job at a private cushy clinic in Italy. Big change, from extreme violence against the poor to working with the rich and pampered. Meeting David, a tennis star, and a few sparks fly, but is it enough? I have enjoyed several books by this author, including this one. Highly recommend this book and author. The descriptions alone of Italy makes me want to travel there.

Under a Siena Sun by T.A. Williams
Genres: Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction  
My rating: 3 stars. I liked it!

Thanks to Netgalley for an ARC in exchange of an honest review. 

This is my third T.A Williams novel and I really liked it. If you like reading about Italy, traveling, older and mature characters, then you have to read these books. 

I liked Lucy's story, how she realised she needed a break after living a traumatic experience and how well- matched she was with David. Something that I really enjoy from Mr. Williams book's is how he writes realistic relationships. And the labrador, he was so cute. 

This book was a tour around Siena, one city I've fallen in love with thanks to books. 

Again, if you want to read a book that'll make your heart happy, read any of Mr. Williams books.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this eARC 
A romantic story of Lucy who for 4 years worked in Africa as a doctor helping sick and injured people. After a close call with rebels Lucy returns home and attends a friends wedding in Italy. Whilst there she is asked to help out at a medical clinic for the rich and famous when tennis ace David turns up with a gunshot wound. Lucy impresses the owner of the medical clinic and is offered a job. Lucy is not ready to return to her previous job and decides to take the offer. She purchases a house from none other than her patient David who although she is attracted to him is a grumpy recluse. David has lived in the village for two years undetected but that changes when he is spotted at Lucy’s by the local journalist.
Lucy finds that she and David have a shared love of history and start to explore the origins of the ruins on David’s property and feels her attraction to him deepening. 
I enjoyed this story although the cheating aspect of the side characters did make me uncomfortable. Great light hearted read.

If you enjoy a rich and detailed description of each scene then this is the book for you. It was to wordy for me and I found myself skimming the book. I give this a 2.75.

********************I received an ARC from NetGalley for my honest opinion.*********************

Lucy has been running a clinic in the war torn Congo until she is forced to evacuate rapidly. She goes to the Tuscan countryside to recuperate in an area where she often vacationed as a child. There she finds a position that she enjoys but she is treating the privileged and rich instead of the poor and needy. She is torn. Does she go back to where she is needed, but afraid to go? Does she stay and compromise her principles? What about the man she is falling in love with?

I enjoyed this book. It was a clean read and it had my attention from the first sentence and kept me pretty thoroughly enthralled until I finished it a day later. Even though I liked going on this journey with Lucy, I found T.A. Williams style to be more telling that showing. I felt we skipped through Lucy's relationship pretty quickly and I didn't find it to be completely authentic. The hurdles were easily overcome and I was a little irritated by her the last few chapters. I felt like she was having a pity party. "Woah is me, a rich man loves me, but the poor and needy don't have any money and he does, so I need to throw away this relationship and a chance at love." Could be I was having a grumpy day, but this bugged me. Did it bug me enough to not recommend this book No. I recommend it to others and will enjoy having a chance to discuss it with them.

Firstly can we talk about that cover *sigh*. I absolutely loved this cover. TA Williams described Sienna so beautifully that I thought I was actually there . With this book, I want to visit Siena now!  The book begins with Lucy being airlifted from DRC for her own safety. She moves to Sienna with a friend and meets David Lorenzo a tennis pro who she has to help with a bullet wound. While there she finds herself and of course finds love. I love a feel-good read with a swoon-worthy  location and a love story to keep you warm. I recommend this book for a nice light read.

The perfect summer romance, grab a glass of something nice and lose yourself for a few hours under a Siena sun.  
The story follows Lucy and David as they meet in strange circumstances when she is taking leave after a gruelling stint as a doctor overseas.  Lucy wants to continue helping those in need and finds herself at odds as she falls for David who has enjoyed a celebrity lifestyle.

I enjoyed this story! It's clean and full of beautiful details of the landscape of Italy.

I was provided with an ARC of this book by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lucy Young has had to flee the Congo where she's worked for 4 years with Doctors without borders. She goes to live in Siena where has very pleasant memories of past holidays until she decides what to do with her life. She meets Bruno  an old friend who is working for a private hospital nearby. She starts working there but isn't sure that's what she wants to do with her life

A lovely story of one woman’s life as a doctor in a war torn country just about escaping with her life and how she eventually let’s go of the vivid nightmares by taking up a job so different and learning to be at peace again by interacting with those around her. A strong woman with morals and romance is included

What an enjoyable book this was, and it makes you think.  

... Think about the rich / poor divide and whether wealth can buy happiness, and what happens when people from two widely different experiences come together. 

Lucy has been a MSF doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo for a few years, and we first meet her in an action packed opening, that had my adrenaline pumping, my curiosity raised and eyes opened, while also making me want to read more. 

She realises she needs some to rest, relax and reflect on life and heads to Italy for her best friends wedding in Siena.  During that time she is offered a job at  a private clinic which is worlds apart from what she has been used to, and throughout you can see Lucy struggle with treating elite patients when so much of the world has so little. 

I happen to be partial to a medical romance, so found the professional side of Lucy fascinating and would have happily read a whole book of her and her work for Medicin Sans Frontiere.  However instead we have a great story in Italy. 

And how I loved Boris and Barolo, they are utterly adorable and meant that T. A. Williams will be delighted to see not just one black Labrador, but at least two in the book.  And Boris that was see more of is so lovable, I wished he was mine! 

Then there is David, I loved everything about his story, from initially very grumpy, into the wonderful person he turned out to be 

This is a lovely escapist read, from an author I love reading, and a great way to while away the hours, while taking your mind generally off the pandemic.   

Thank you to Canelo and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.

Another wonderful escape to a wonderful location- where you can feel yourself relaxing and enjoying the sights and smells of Siena, so vividly described by TA Williams. He is singlehandedly adding to my travel bucket list with every book.
Lucy is taking a break from a medical position with a charity that goes into war torn areas. She had a narrow escape and is taking time to regroup and decide where her future will take her.
She is in Siena to attend her friends wedding and rents a delightful sounding property, with interesting neighbours and one of my favourite characters , as always, a chocolate labrador called Bruno.

Another great book by T A Williams which really brings the setting to life. Once again the descriptions of Siena and Tuscany and it's food and wine are enough to have you heading to the travel agent to book a trip. 
This time the main character is Lucy, a doctor with MSF, who is airlifted from war-torn Congo at the start of the book as the fighting gets too close for comfort. From there she heads for Tuscany to spend time with her beast friend and, whilst there, gets a job in a private clinic. However, her conscience troubles her about the inequality in the world and this only gets work when she meets injured tennis star, David. Can they get their happy ever after or will his money tear them apart?
On the whole I loved the romance, the story and the characters (including the matching labradors wherever Lucy went) and I was rooting all the way for our main couple. In particular the opening rescue from The Congo was totally gripping and drew me into the story. However, there were a few minor niggles - Lucy's continual wrangle with her conscience became a bit wearing at times. She, at times, seemed rather judgmental and ultimately relied on others to make sacrifices. Her extremely large salary, homeowner status and large savings account didn't seem to trouble her too much. However, for me, this was a minor irritation in an otherwise great book.

A glorious setting hooking me into the story about Lucy. A satisfying and upbeat read; perfect for the summer. I only wish I could go visit Siena now! Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for letting me review this book.

A Sunny Slice Of Escapism......
A sunny slice of escapism from T.A. Williams. Will romance blossom in Sienna for Lucy and does her future even lie there? As always, a pleasant and entertaining read with credible characters in glorious settings.

I am a massive fan of T.A Williams and was excited to pick up this book and take a wonderful trip to Italy.

In a climate where we currently aren't travelling as freely this summer, this book is a little slice of heaven. Set against the gorgeous backdrop of Siena in the height of summer this book felt like a mini holiday. Once again brimming with wonderful characters, delicious food and great descriptions, I adored the connection between the wonderful dogs in this book and how the characters were all threaded together as I read.

This story touches on the richest of rich as well as the poorest of poor where people have fled due to conflict and unrest. Whilst a light hearted read, this story also threw a spotlight on events that people aren't always aware of and what the impacts of these scenarios can be long term for all involved.

A book that provided the perfect escapism to enjoy whilst basking in the gorgeous warmth of the Italian sun and planning a trip in my head to check out the stunning surroundings.

I am a huge fan of this author. The books are always a perfect read and set in the most beautiful and exotic places. This has allowed me the lockdown escape I have needed.

I have found this a very calming and relaxing read, with a beautiful love story thrown in. It's never been a secret that I prefer female authors. However, T.A WILLIAMS has converted me and I am huge fan. I always get very excited when a new book is announced.

This has been an interesting and extremely well-written book and I can honestly say that this may be my new favourite. This is without a doubt a five star read which I have devoured on a sunny afternoon.