The Italian Lakes Affair
A BRAND NEW escapist sun-drenched romantic read for 2026
by Rachel Barnett
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Pub Date 26 Feb 2026 | Archive Date 26 Feb 2026
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Description
A glamorous escape. An irresistable attraction.
Amy’s life runs like clockwork – as personal assistant to a notoriously sharp-tongued celebrity food critic, she’s used to managing chaos without ever creating any of her own. But everything changes when she's sent to a prestigious Italian cookery school and meets Tad, the enigmatic and quietly brilliant head chef running the show.
As sparks fly in the kitchen, Amy finds herself drawn into a world far removed from the one she’s always known. But with her demanding boss determined to be the centre of attention – and possibly Tad’s too – Amy must decide if she’s ready to step out from behind the scenes and take a chance on love.
Set against a backdrop of shimmering lake views and old-world luxury, this is a story of forbidden love, personal reinvention, and the courage it takes to follow your heart.🥂🍾💖
Praise for Rachel Barnett:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'This is the perfect summer book!' Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I loved this book. A great summer holiday read. Beautiful setting, interesting characters and a page-turning plot' Reader Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Literally couldn't put this book down... It was a really amazing read' Reader Review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781806562299 |
| PRICE | £1.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 320 |
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