When I think of a summer read this fits the bill perfectly.
A sweet second chance romance with humour and a bit of spice thrown in.
The descriptive written brought the story to life, it made me want to travel to italy.
Lots of the great romantic tropes I like made for a really enjoyable read.
A book for all romance readers, plus the cover just screams summer read to me the colours are so good.

Thank you @lovebookstours @leoniejmack and @boldwoodeverafter for having me on the tour and for a copy of the ebook.

I love a good second chance romance, and I was NOT expecting this one. Sophie is a wedding planner and she is really good at it, but she has a client that wants their wedding to be a little too adventurous, and she knew of the right place, she just didnt know that her Ex will be there, STILL.

Andreas is a thrill seeker, and he loves to hike, and the higher and more challenging the better. And 8 years ago these two were in love, and then all of that ended when Andreas let Sophie down, and that broke her heart, I AM HEARTBROKEN FOR HER! HOW DARE YOU ANDREAS!!!!!.. Anyway, now they have to work together for the sake of her clients wedding and while all of this is going on they are getting to know eachother again, talking about what happened in between the 8 years and even what happened before their break up.

Andreas clearly had issues with commitment but then not really?? That was a little confusing for me, but I loved Sophie, how she handled everything and even when the happily ever was approaching I liked how she was still a skeptic about everything and Andreas had A LOT to prove when it comes to this love for her, any woman would be on their guard. But I loved how he finally grew the heck UP!

Thanks Netgalley and the Publishers for givine me the opportunity to read this book.

What a beautiful and messy story.

Sophie Leigh plans destination weddings when a series of events leads her to an adventure company with her own Italian adventure she has to try and work with Andreas.

So much depth and growing in the main characters a really fabulous summer read!

This book centers around Sophie and Andreas and is a second chance romance. Not only did it focus on the two main characters and their misunderstandings and drama, but also had other characters who were a lively part of the story.

The author painted beautiful sceneries and vivid weather that made you feel like you were there.

Did the end of this book hint at something to come? We'll have you wait and see, but I certainly hope so.

I really enjoyed this book and binged it in one sitting. I look forward to reading more books from this author in the future!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for an ARC of this book.

Unfortunately I chose to DNF at 28%! I was really struggling to get into this story. Nothing was holding my attention & I know if I force myself to continue I won’t enjoy it. I went into this book expecting more humor. The cartoon cover reminded me of a RomCom so I guess that’s what I was expecting. I do think there are plenty of readers who would enjoy this book. I did really appreciate that the main characters are older!

This is the second book I have read from this author.

An Italian Wedding Adventure follows second chance romance between Andreas and Sophie. Sophie is a wedding planner while Andreas is a gruff mountain climber. Many years after they break up, they ended up working together. And suddenly they realize that they still love each other.

This story's unique thing is both the characters are little older and the whole story explores the scenic countryside in Italy. The author's writing is great and I like her writing style. Only thing is that I felt the story kind of dragged on a little bit and there were some unnecessary plot lines and too many characters that made if slightly difficult to follow up. However, I did like the plot of the story and overall it was an enjoyable read.

Overall this is worth 3.5 stars.

Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC. The review is based on my honest opinion only.

I’ve been looking forward to reading this book, hoping for a great story that would transport me to Italy & help me forget about the damp English spring weather I could see outdoors.

Sophie is a wedding planner, specialising in unusual settings. Andreas is a mountaineer & outdoor pursuits instructor. They first met 8 years ago when Sophie was a participant on a course on which he was an instructor, and had a relationship which ended messily. They meet again when Sophie’s employer buys the adventure company that Andreas works for. They are forced to work together on planning a wedding that is due to take place in the mountainous area around Lake Garda in Italy, where they have old memories together. Neither is enthusiastic about working together. Both are surprised to find that the old attraction is still there despite the fact that both have changed.

I loved the descriptions of the mountains, lake & surroundings which conveyed a strong sense of place, with the sights, scents & sounds conjuring images of these places. I could really feel Sophie’s tension, fear & resolve in the descriptions of how she climbed & traversed the rock faces. Both of the main characters are strong people, & I liked how they changed over the years as they reflected & responded to changing events & feelings. This is a romance & of course everyone expects an HEA, don’t they? For me the outcome was far from clear, but I loved that there was uncertainty almost to the end as the characters worked out who they were now & what they really wanted.

I loved this book, which exceeded my expectations. It’s a fun & ultimately optimistic story about love & second chances. I would recommend it as a good summer read, or an escape to read during the colder days of winter.

Thanks to Boldwood Books & Netgalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

3 ⭐️ | A sweet second-chance romance in the Italian Alps!

This was my first read from Leonie Mack, and while I thought it was cute overall, it wasn’t a favorite for me. The setting was absolutely charming—Italy, mountain views, and weddings? Yes, please! I also really enjoyed the second-chance romance trope. Sophie and Andreas have history, and I was curious to see how it would all unfold, especially with that unique Leap Day proposal twist.

The emotional tension between them was well done, and I appreciated the slow unraveling of their past. That said, I struggled a bit with the third-person POV—I personally prefer first-person narration to feel more connected to the characters. Because of that, I felt a little more distant from Sophie and Andreas than I would’ve liked.

Still, if you're a fan of destination romances and stories about reignited love, this one might be worth picking up!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Genre: Romance / Contemporary
Read if you like: Second chances, destination weddings, and a bit of mountain adventure!

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Years after Sophie ended her relationship with Andreas, they meet again, this time to plan a wedding, for another couple.

The past feelings of heartbreak, hurt, as well as love that each of them felt are once back.

As they both work together to finalise details that the couple want, Sophie and Andreas talk about what happened when they were last together. They realise where they went wrong and how they feel, and what to do about those feelings.

The book is set around Lake Garda in Italy and it was a beautiful setting. The descriptions were of the area had you feeling as you were there with Sophie and Andreas.

I highly recommend this book.

Leonie Mack's 'An Italian Wedding Adventure' is a charming getaway to the breathtaking scenery of Italy, mostly around Lake Garda. The book reunites former lovers Sophie, a wedding planner, and Andreas, a mountain climber, when their companies are merged, and they are compelled to work together on an adventure wedding.

The author vividly brings the Italian surroundings to life so that it's almost like another character. Descriptions of mountains and lakes are especially captivating. Some readers may find the introduction somewhat slow, but the romance unfolds beautifully as Sophie and Andreas deal with rekindled passion amidst wedding festivities and stunning vistas.

The chemistry between the lead characters brews in the background, and their quest for dealing with the past and uncovering a second chance at love makes up the crux of the story. Romance fans with a scenic setting and a dash of adventure will probably enjoy 'An Italian Wedding Adventure' as a sweet and delightful read.

This sweet romance is a perfect holiday read, set against the stunning backdrop of the Italian mountains. The light writing, featuring two points of view, brings the characters' emotions to life, though the perspective switches sometimes felt random. The "will they, won’t they" dynamic kept things interesting, even as the main characters' feelings went in circles. While the pacing was good and the chapters flowed smoothly, the lack of depth for some secondary characters and the vague hints about the past relationship left me guessing.

The long, split chapters gave enough space for the story to unfold while keeping things engaging with other plot events. The book's settings were beautifully described, making me feel like I was right there in Italy. Overall, it's a charming read with great emotional tension, lovely descriptions, and a steady pace, though it could’ve used more clarity around the characters’ past.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

Let me start by saying I absolutely loved the immediate foreboding/foreshadowing of the opening sentence. A few pages later, when the author mentioned the FMCs "obsessively overthinking consciousness", I was ready to get into the drama - and it didn't take long!

The POV flips quite pleasantly between Sophie (FMC) and Andreas (MMC), and I was never frustrated and left hanging as I've been with similar narratives. I enjoyed being in both of their heads to see the differences in perspective of situations, past and present.

As a former hiker, I empathized with Sophie in her drive to keep up and prove herself among more athletic peers. Focusing on the niche hobby was a fun change from 'typical' romance novels. I think even if you were not familiar with hiking/climbing terminology, you could easily follow the activities being described throughout the book.

Leonie Mack provided one of my new favorite quotes to describe the feeling of wanting to share everything with your spouse: "That's love, huh? You haven't really seen anything until the other one has seen it too."

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for an e-arc of this book!

This was a really lovely second chance romance story with two likeable main characters.

Sophie is an overseas wedding planner and the company she works for merges with an outdoor adventure business in order to provide ‘Adventure Wedding’ packages. The only problem is that Andreas, an Italian mountain climber works for the company and Sophie has history with him which left her brokenhearted. Working together to plan a mountaintop wedding in Italy, old feelings are dragged up and they are forced to face their awkward past.

I loved the character of Sophie, she was likeable, warm and friendly whereas Andreas is quite standoffish and grumpy but you learn to understand why he’s like that.

The book is written from both Sophie and Andreas’ perspectives with chapters dedicated to each character. This helped to gain more of a background on each character and what they’re thinking.

Overall I really like this book. It was easy to read, the setting was described beautifully and I will definitely read more from this author.

Thank you to Boldwood, Leonie Mack and Netgalley for the arc.

I'm never disappointed with a Leonie Mack book. I love books featuring travel and Italy in particular and Leonie researches her subject matter, both Italy and the careers of her protagonists, to such an in-depth level she must surely deserve an award. I love learning new terms in Italian (I consider myself relatively fluent) and I really enjoy learning about parts of the country I've not been to - and hopefully I then get to add them to my bucket list! I can't say I'll be climbing - not fit enough and too scared - but I admire those who do.
The chemistry between Sophie and Andreas is tangible - and frustrating! The side plot of the wedding itself is heartwarming and the
insecurities and doubts that the two main characters have is a pleasure to read. That plus the secondary characters confirms Leonie Mack as one of my go-to authors.

I'm torn between 3 and 4 stars for this one!

Sophie-Leigh is divorced but works as a wedding planner, in a job she excels at but everyday makes her think about her own failings. one day, an odd twist of adventure finds one of those failings back in her life...but can Sophie resist him

At the start, it felt a little slow but I gradually warmed up to the setting, the characters and the story itself. It's not a particularly taxing read but it is an enjoyable one and I've never read a romance book set against the back drop of climbing mountains!

It is an easy read - one for mountaineers who like a romance!

The Italian lakes are a fabulous place to be and were probably the thing I enjoyed most in the second chance romance book. I’m not, however, a mountain climber nor do I have any interest in it so the detailed descriptions fell flat for me. There’s a predictable ending as there is in this type of romance but a pleasant enough book.

The writing was light and featured two points of view. Whilst it suddenly went from one point of view to the other in a seemly random fashion, it worked, and I enjoyed reading about how each character was feeling in certain situations. There was quite a lot of to and fro with each character not believing the other had feelings for them, and them trying to explain themselves to one another, but it all came together well.

The chapters were long and sometimes split. This meant that you got a good chunk of the story before moving on. Whilst the main characters' feelings kept going round in circles, the rest of the story moved on well. There were plenty of things going on to keep your attention whilst the main characters were trying to sort through their feelings.

There was a good flow to the book. The chapters ran smoothly together and made for an easy read.

The pace of the story was good. Despite the long chapters and the main characters not knowing what the other was thinking, you kept moving forward. There were clear movements of time grounding the story and helping it to keep moving.

The characters were good. I loved that we got to see what each of the main characters' were thinking. As the reader you were therefore armed with knowledge that the characters didn't have, making you really want for them to just be clear with each other and for them to both have a happy ending. I also enjoyed how the surrounding characters added to the suspense of the will they, won't they, and helped the main characters to sort through their feelings.

Lastly the settings. I loved the Italian mountain setting. There were some wonderful descriptions which really gave the story life and a sense of wonder. I would love to see it in real life for myself.

Overall a lovely read, full of will they, won't they suspense and brought to life with wonderful descriptions of the settings.

For me to enjoy a romance, I do have to see what the MC sees in the love interest. The love interest here is a mountaineer, and from what I've read, I thought he was the most unattractive, unappealing character I've read about in a long time. I couldn't see him growing on me, and so I couldn't see myself enjoying the romance, which is why I decided to DNF.

Always love a book set in Italy, especially a second time around romance. Did struggle with this one to start with. I have no experience of climbing and it got a bit intense for me.
Easy read while relaxing on a sunny lounger.

For me, the book was really hard to get into at first.
This was partly because the POV changes were not clear sometimes. It got confusing for me, especially when more characters came along.

The further I read, the more I enjoyed reading this book! The way of writing gave me the feeling that I was climbing along with Sophie and Andreas.
I loved the setting where this book takes place and how the author describes the details of mountain climbing and the areas that the characters visited.
It made the rest of the book a nice and smoother read for me!

However, I'm confused about the ending.
The story was going well, and I loved it, but the ending just felt weird.I'm not sure what the author's intention was to end the book this way. Nevertheless, it left me with a little deception.

I want to thank Boldwood books and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review!