Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) Amy McKinley 4 out of 5 stars
If Amy McKinley wrote it, I am going to read it! I definitely enjoyed Moonlit Kiss but I would be lying if I said that it didn’t take me a bit to get into. Now, don’t get me wrong, I can’t think of a single thing wrong with this book which is a prime example of why I will read anything by this author. I think I just have an attachment to her Gray Ghost series! Moonlit kiss had a lot of great supporting characters that made the story for me! The imagery is enough to transport you on a vacation and once I let myself be transported, I didn’t want to put the book down. Another win for Amy McKinley, 4 out of 5 stars from me.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Felicia Bateshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngFelicia Bates2021-06-20 20:25:292021-06-21 08:18:39Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Felicia Bates
I have read a few of Ms. McKinley and I am hooked. The characters are amazing and well written. I loved the way these characters played off each other. Again Ms. McKinley did it again with her description of Italy and the cobble stones. Gianna Bellini is an artist and conservator and lands her dream job in Venice to restore and complete a century-old fresco painting, she packs her bags and hops the first flight to Italy. While walking the cobble stones she felt Deja’vu she has been to this wonderful floating city before. Venetian native Sergio Vitale rescues Gianna from a chilling plunge after a misstep at a canal-side café. She is making great progress on the restoration of the painting but as she works she finds that fresco painting is missing a panel. As these two get closer she turns to Sergio for help. While trying to discover the fresco painting Gianna is having these dreams with haunting whispers where century-old Venetians have met their end. Can Gianna and Sergio discover where the missing panel? Can Gianna fight her destiny as Sergio fights for a future that includes Gianna in it? You need to read this story to find out what happens… Tracy
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Mandersonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Manderson2021-06-20 13:58:102021-06-21 07:59:22Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tracy Manderson
A timely novel that just makes your heart flutter. The story of Gianna and Sergio. Gianna comes to Venice to restore a mural. She feels the pull of Venice and experiences some deja vu. She feels Giovianni and memories of Sophia. She meets Sergio, her soul mate. Together, they must sort out what is going on and figure out the figure out the mystery of who is trying to get rid of Gianna. You will end up feeling all the emotions. Amy McKinley never fails with her books. A winner right here!
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This book had a nice story but I had difficulty embracing Giana’s character. Sergio’s romanticism was great but their chemistry wasn’t a complete sell for me. I did appreciate the women tapestry of the past and present, mirroring what was god on against what had already transpired. I loved the pieces of history and the connection to art. I also enjoyed how the characters fit in together and Giana’s relationship with the parties that were her present but also how it connected with her past. The fountain scene was my favorite!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Trish Annhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTrish Ann2021-06-20 08:42:512021-06-21 07:51:08Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Trish Ann.
Moonlit Kiss is my sixth novel by Amy McKinley and it is absolutely the most unique!
It takes place in the magical city of Venice where Gianna took a job to refresh artwork on the side of a home in the city. Little does Gianna know that she is already connected to the city in a way that she likely never could have imagined.
Sergio happens upon an American woman at a cafe in town and knows that that moment is life changing for him as well.
Both Gianna and Sergio feel a pull for each other that is hard to understand, but life is funny that way and all these things that happen to them, ultimately bring them closer together.
This story was truly unqiue and so romantic, tragic, and full of emotion!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kari Williamshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKari Williams2021-06-19 19:47:062021-06-20 06:45:17Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kari Williams
Moonlit Kiss is the second book in the Moonlit Destination series. It can be read as a standalone. I loved the paranormal aspects of this book and the connections to past and present. There was an air of mystery about the book, but not in the traditional sense. It was definitely an intriguing read. I also enjoyed the fact that despite their immediate connection, the interaction between the two main characters didn’t feel like insta-love. I liked the overall feel of this book in a way that I can’t quite put into words.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Naomi McDonaldhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngNaomi McDonald2021-06-19 19:03:452021-06-20 06:44:02Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Naomi McDonald
From the very first page I was swept away by everything that was Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley. The story was captivating and a feeling enhancing marvel. With an original storyline, beguiling characters, mysterious magic and a fairy tale love, Moonlit Kiss was breathtaking. The intimacy Gianna and Sergio shared gave me shivers. Their beginning, middle and ending was so beautifully written, it was like being given a great gift. These types of stories are always so masterfully thought out and presented, and only the elite storytellers can capture an audience to the point of oblivion. Amy McKinley has it going on!!!!! A hard to put down, easy to escape into romance that will render you speechless and leave you with powerful memories. 5 stars.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Wilkinhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy Wilkin2021-06-19 04:53:302021-06-19 08:07:48Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tracy Wilkin
Amy McKinley has stolen my heart again with this book! She always writes with such beautiful detail it feels like You’re right there in Italy with them. The story between Gianna and Sergio was the very definition of romance, and the way she was able to bring the past and present together was very well done! I had so much fun in this book and I’ll always be on the look out for her others!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily McCoyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily McCoy2021-06-18 21:41:562021-06-19 08:03:26Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Emily McCoy
Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination series) by Amy McKinley was a really good read. I was highly anticipating this book release, because her other books engrossed me so much when I read them them I just can’t get enough. I think I had an off reading day however, because this one just didn’t seem as exciting to me. The story was incredible, and it had an amazing romance that absolutely transcended time! This book reminded me so much of one of her other books, Fake Fiance with the past lives bit. I just personally felt like this one drug on a little bit, and I had trouble becoming enraptured like I have with her other ones. I think it was because I couldn’t get the scenery to set itself in my mind and because of that I drifted a lot. But either this book had an incredible storyline and I can’t wait the next book from McKinley in the future!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Rachel Mosshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngRachel Moss2021-06-18 20:50:422021-06-19 07:59:46Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Rachel Moss
Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance is the third book I’ve read in the Moonlit Destination Series by Amy McKinley. Amy McKinley is a one click author for me, and for good reason, her books are all wonderfully written and each series is totally different. Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance is set in Venice and the descriptions make me long to visit. Gianna and Sergio are great characters with amazing chemistry. I love the premise of this story. This book can be read as a standalone, but I would highly recommend you read all of Ms. McKinley’s books. They will make you feel good and take you to amazing places!
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Moonlit Kiss is a sweet romance with mystery, suspense, and just the right amount of steamy scenes. I loved the authors use of imagery. I could picture Venice and the canals, cafes, and houses so well. Gianna was an excellent main character and I enjoyed seeing her point of view. This was the first book I have read by Amy McKinley, but it definitely won’t be my last. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes romance and mystery novels.
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Moonlit Kiss : A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley. This author grabs my attention from page one and keeps me captivated every single book. This one was no exception to that. Once again I found myself completely drawn into the storyline and losing track of time. This author creates a story world worth getting lost in. The characters are complex and relatable, they pulled into their story with ease and I loved my time with them. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Can’t wait to see where this author takes readers next. Five big stars and highly recommended!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katie Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatie Kearney2021-06-17 17:58:232021-06-18 10:01:34Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Katie Kearney
Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance is a fantastic romantic suspense novel by Amy McKinley. I have been a huge fan of Amy McKinley’s writing for a couple of years now and she never fails to impress me with every new book she brings out. Not since Sylvain Reynard’s Gabriel’s Inferno series have I wanted to visit Italy so much. This book has totally made me dream of visiting Venice one day. I absolutely loved Gianna and Sergio’s story, told alongside Sophia and Giovanni’s story. I loved the way that the 2 stories were interlinked leading up to a fantastic finale. As well as these four there is an excellent cast of secondary characters from the wonderful Cat to the extremely evil Lucia. I’ve said in other reviews and I’ll say it here. For me one of the true marks of a great author is how much they get you hate the bad guy (or woman) and believe me, I hated Lucia with a passion. I was totally hooked by Moonlit Kiss from the very first pages and was glued to the story throughout. I was eager to see how Sophia and Giovanni’s tale of woe would unfold. Amy McKinley has an amazing talent of writing an amazing story that will have you eagerly turning the page and not wanting to put the book down and Moonlit Kiss is most definitely in this class. Worth more than 5 stars!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2021-06-17 11:47:082021-06-17 12:33:19Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Karyn Taylor
I love Amy McKinley and all of her novels and series, but this latest one Moonlit Kiss of the Moonlit Destination Series has really become a fast top favorite, like probably my all time favorite number one read of hers. This one was so very vivid and I felt from page one as if I was right there with the characters walking in their shoes and along for the adventure. I really was on the streets of Venice and the added suspense and spins of intrigue that were layered in the romance of this read was beyond stellar. I could not put this book down. I read until three am so that I could see how Gianna and Serigio’s story would come to a close. I just had to know there was no way any rest would be had until I did. This is one you don’t want to miss and can be enjoyed as a standalone read, but I would recommend the entire series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Liz Vrchotahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLiz Vrchota2021-06-16 18:02:482021-06-17 12:19:57Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Liz Vrchota
Moonlit Kiss is a Moonlit Destination romance by Amy McKinley, which can be read as a standalone. After enjoying Moonlit Mirage and Moonlit Whisper I knew I was in for a treat, and something completely different, and Moonlit Kiss did not disappoint! The main selling point of this series is the settings. It’s like a holiday in a book! I loved exploring Venice with Gianna, savouring McKinley’s vivid descriptions. Speaking of vivid descriptions, readers are treated to plenty of detail in these books – in Moonlit Kiss I particularly enjoyed learning about the fresco restoration work Gianna was doing. Moonlit Kiss combines destination romance with ghost story, as Gianna seeks to unravel a gripping mystery. Definitely a page-turner, and one I struggled to put down! For me, this is a five-star read. I’d recommend to anyone who wishes they could pop over to Italy without having to quarantine – this book will take you there for a lot less than the price of a plane ticket!
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I loved this book! It just further solidifies for me the author’s status on my one click list. I love how she weaves her stories together and leaves the audience clamoring for more. More romance. More suspense. More… everything. From its beautiful cover to its gorgeous Italian setting, I devoured this book in one sitting. Contemporary romance lovers – buy this. Buy EVERYTHING from this author – IMMEDIATELY!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Heather Lovelacehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngHeather Lovelace2021-06-16 06:50:372021-06-16 06:50:37Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Heather Lovelace
Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley
3 out of 5 stars
Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley is a timeless tale of departed lovers searching for another. The setting for this story is the hauntingly, romantic floating city of Venice, which is as much a character in the story as Gianna and Sergio. Venice’s long history is full of memories and restless souls searching for what they lost.
Gianna Bellini lands her dream job of restoring and completing a fresco in Venice. From the moment Gianna steps off the airplane, she has a feeling of home. Gianna instinctively knows the twisting, windy streets of Venice despite this being her first time in the city. Through her experiences with the city and hearing the tales, Gianna starts to believe that she has been there before, just not in this lifetime.
Sergio Vitale, a handsome doctor, splits his time between his family home in Venice and his practice in Rome. With a little bit of magic, Sergio happens to be in the right spot at the right time to save Gianna from a tragic fall. Sergio and Gianna can’t deny that there is something there the moment they lock eyes. They explore a relationship as Gianna’s work on the fresco continues.
As Gianna nears completion of the fresco, will she discover her destiny with Sergio? Will the fates win in the end? Will the spirits of the past keep them apart? Only Venice and its silent canals know the truth.
Through the delicately told stories of the past, this story unfolded. Gianna never seemed to be able to shake the ghosts that led her through their stories to discover long hidden secrets. The story, like Gianna, took winding paths to get where it needed to go. With one or two exciting twists, this story ends the only way it could from Gianna and Sergio’s meeting in Chapter 2. It is a sweet tale but a tad disappointing.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2021-06-15 21:41:382021-06-16 07:21:02Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by MPolicicchio
This story is a combination of past and present merging together. It is full of rich history and ghost stories. While it’s not a story I favor by this author I am sure others would enjoy it. The characters are good and I did love that first scene of them (Gianna and Sergio) by the water fountain. It is very romantically hot.
Overall it’s a nice story but too enveloped in the past and history for me. This does have a little mystery in here though tha adds to the goodness.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2021-06-15 11:40:242021-06-16 06:25:33Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Lisa Helmick
Moonlit Kiss is a truly beautiful read, I love reading anything by this author and this one just may be one of my favorites! I read this book in one sitting as I was so captivated by this story from the beginning and I couldn’t bring myself to put it down.
This authors attention to detail is amazing, I was able to picture everything playing out in my mind so clearly which made it so enjoyable and entertaining. I loved everything about this storyline. It was intense, dramatic, touching, unexpected and truly romantic. I loved it all!
I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone! It’s a truly beautiful story you won’t want to miss out on!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kaitlynn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaitlynn Taylor2021-06-15 08:38:002021-06-15 10:02:13Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Kaitlynn Taylor
Moonlit Kiss: A Venice Romance by Amy McKinley is part of the Moonlit Destination Series. This can be read as a standalone and thoroughly enjoyed. I always enjoy a book by Amy McKinley because there is romance, suspense, intrigue, and more. This book did not let me down. I love and study art and have always dreamed of going to Venice and can relate to Gianna Bellini, the main character. She has landed a dream assignment working with a fresco but senses more to Venice than meets the eye. Opposite Gianna is Sergio Vitale, a native of Venice. Will the city of romance bring the two together? The two have to take on challenges in more than the romance department and find out if they can solve the issue with the fresco. I loved the descriptions of the city and the characters featured in the story. This book was a great excuse to stay out of the heat and read inside. I look forward to reading more from this author soon.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sheri Schraderhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSheri Schrader2021-06-14 18:22:272021-06-15 09:47:55Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sheri Schrader
Moonlit Kiss made me feel like I was right in the middle of Venice with Gianna and Sergio! The mystery behind the book kept me on the edge of my seat from the beginning of the book to the very last page. Amazing book and I highly recommend.
Looking forward to reading more from the talented Amy McKinley.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tonya Poehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTonya Poe2021-06-14 15:47:352021-06-15 08:43:27Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Tonya Poe
After reading this book, I am dying to return to Venice, just like Gianna. This book was a true romantic story of how past and present days collide. It made you believe, in not only true love, but second chances. As an artist myself, I truly enjoyed every aspect of this book from learning the history of the city, superstitions of the locals, and could just picture the gorgeous art that is about the city. I fell in love with these characters through Amy’s writing and felt that I was witnessing it all, like I was there. This was the first of her books that I read and cannot wait to go back and read ALL of her others!!
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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Barbara Stegall I don’t normally read this type of romance but I have to say what a great change of pace. I enjoyed the instant connection. The little suspense throughout the book was an added benefit. This book is an enjoyable read. If only we all could find a love like these two share – the world would be a better place. Pick up the book and sit back to enjoy.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Barbara stegallhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBarbara stegall2021-06-13 06:00:412021-06-13 16:30:26Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Barbara Stegall
Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley is part of the Moonlit Destination series. This book can be read as a standalone.
I don’t want to describe the book too much and give it away so I won’t say much. Gianna lands her dream job that lands her in Venice. It’s everything she thought it would be. The more time she spends there though, something feels off. In the meantime she meets Sergio and their relationship starts to grow. Not everything is always as it seems.
As with other Amy McKinley books there’s a bit of suspense in this one. I couldn’t put it down and had to find out more. Gianna and Sergio are great characters. The book was so well written I almost felt like I was in Venice myself. I definitely recommend!
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When you are hired for your perfect job and you get to travel to Italy for the first time what more can a girl want, but when Gianna lands there is an eerie feeling that she has been there before things start to change.
Gianna is a conservator and when she gets the perfect job to restore a beautiful Italian painting she jumps at the chance especially when she gets to go to Italy for the time, so she hops onto the plane and lands in Italy. Although while she walking through the street of Venice she has a feeling that she has been her before but the only problem is she has never been to Italy or Venice in her lifetime.
Sergio sees her and has an instant attraction he needs to get to know this beautiful woman but there is a nagging feeling that the have already met but when and where as he would remember the meeting.
I love Amy McKinley books she can turn her hand to all sorts of genres and themes and this series does not disappoint. This book is well written and contains beautiful descriptions of Italy and Venice which you feel when reading are walking through those same streets and looking at the same buildings. This is a great love story with a great twist which have you entranced with the story and these two wonderful developed characters.
This story can be read as a stand alone but I would recommend this series and the other by this brilliant author writes, to be honest there hasn’t been book I have not loved.
Reviewed by Angela Shirley
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Moonlit Kiss by Amy McKinley a fantastic five-star read. This author has a way of sweeping you up into the story and washing you away with the story. This is a beautiful and descriptive story; it will take you away with it. It is part of the Venice Romance, and they can be read as stand-alone stories. Gianna and Sergio will envelop you in to the story, and I don’t want to tell you what the story is as I wont do it justice as the twists in this story will just keep you on your toes.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Sara Oxtonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngSara Oxton2021-06-12 09:44:502021-06-12 11:20:03Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Sara Oxton
Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley was a captivating read. I loved the descriptive world and felt like I was right there with Gianna. I loved Italy and the mystery it held. Gianna and Sergio were super charismatic and I loved their romance. So much happens and the pacing is well done. I did not realize how much time had passed while reading.
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What a hauntingly beautiful story of timeless love! I’ve always wanted to visit Italy, and Amy McKinley wrote about it with the same dreamy quality I’ve envisioned it having. I adored that aspect of this story alone, but the web she wove with Sophia and Giovanni and Gianna and Sergio was exquisite. I enjoyed the buildup in the beginning of figuring out what was happening, and the beautiful story that followed. Such a great read!
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Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Gail Guerrero
Five stars
Nothing like getting a dream job and finding love at the same time. Gianna gets to go to Italy and restore a century old painting. But finds out there are missing a panel. Life gets even better when she is saved by Sergio from falling into the canal. From there their romance grew as well as the mystery of the painting. I really like this story. It was the perfect blind of romance and mystery. I fell in love with Sergio and Gianna together. The vibes were on point. Definitely check out this series it is worth it. The author gives you everything you need to enjoy this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Gail Guerrerohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngGail Guerrero2021-06-10 22:38:252021-06-10 23:20:37Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Gail Guerrero
I found myself unable to put this book down as I was hooked from page one by the romantic and suspenseful storyline. Set in Italy the author really bought the cobbled streets and waterways of Venice to life with her detailed and descriptive narrative, and I felt as though I was there with the main characters. Artist and conservator Gianna Bellini leaves on the first flight to Italy when she gets her dream job in Venice, to restore and complete a century old fresco painting. She develops a relationship with a native Venetian, Sergio Vitale after he rescues her when she trips at a cafe by a canal. Gianna asks Sergio for his help in discovering the unfinished design when she finds a panel of the fresco painting is missing.
The longer Gianna is in Venice the stronger the feelings of familiarity that she’s been experiencing become and she starts to believe that she has been to Venice before but not in her lifetime. When she starts having vivid dreams and hear’s haunting whispers she’s even more convinced that she has a connection to the floating city and to the mystery of the unfinished fresco. Sergio is determined to help Gianna uncover the mystery and wants to ensure that they have a future together. I loved Gianna and Sergio as they were both very likeable and relatable characters. The chemistry between the couple and how their relationship developed was very natural and realistic. The storyline had the right mix of romance and suspense and the plot kept me gripped from start to finish. Although part of a series ‘Moonlit Kiss’ can happily be read as a standalone story and I definitely recommend this engaging read.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2021-06-10 17:00:392021-06-10 22:58:54Moonlit Kiss (A Venice Romance) (Moonlit Destination Series) by Amy McKinley – Review by Jennifer Gordon
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