Skip to main content
book cover for The Italian Lakes Affair

The Italian Lakes Affair

A BRAND NEW escapist sun-drenched romantic read for 2026

This title was previously available on NetGalley and is now archived.

Buy on Amazon Buy on Bookshop.org Buy on Waterstones
*This page contains affiliate links, so we may earn a small commission when you make a purchase through links on our site at no additional cost to you.

Send NetGalley books directly to your Kindle or Kindle app


1

To read on a Kindle or Kindle app, please add kindle@netgalley.com as an approved email address to receive files in your Amazon account. Click here for step-by-step instructions.

2

Also find your Kindle email address within your Amazon account, and enter it here.

Pub Date 26 Feb 2026 | Archive Date 26 Feb 2026


Talking about this book? Use #TheItalianLakesAffair #NetGalley. More hashtag tips!


Description

Escape to the sparkling shores of Lake Garda in this BRAND-NEW wish-you-were-here romance, where luxury and desire collide at one of Italy’s most exclusive cookery schools. 🌞⛵🍷💖 Perfect for fans of Jennifer Bohnet, Gillian Harvey and Phillipa Ashley!

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

Escape to the sparkling shores of Lake Garda in this BRAND-NEW wish-you-were-here romance, where luxury and desire collide at one of Italy’s most exclusive cookery schools. 🌞⛵🍷💖 Perfect for fans of...


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9781806562299
PRICE £1.99 (GBP)
PAGES 320

Available on NetGalley

NetGalley Reader (EPUB)
NetGalley Shelf App (EPUB)
Send to Kindle (EPUB)
Send to Kobo (EPUB)
Download (EPUB)

Average rating from 34 members


Readers who liked this book also liked: