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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Kerry Carr

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a very emotional story about one woman’s journey leaving the home and family she loves and moving to a different country to start a life with the man she loves. I didn’t realise this was a second book, however the author does an amazing job with the story that it can be read as a standalone and still appreciate and understood.
My heart went out to Mariella as she struggled to find her way in this new world, struggled to build relationships, struggled with challenges that faced her. Despite all of this is her strength and resilence shone through.
Even though you could feel the pain and sadness over her missed family and home she always tried her best to love forward and be the best wife she could be for the man she loved.
When she has to return home she is faced with reminders of her reasons for leaving. Faced with the decisions she had made Mariella is again forced to choose between the family and her home Italy or returning to the man she loves and the life they are building together.
I can’t imagine being in that position of having to choose one or the other.
This is a very emotional historical story which will tug at the heart strings but also shows how one woman’s strength and determination and resilience can change and shape their live.

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Italian American by Luigina Vecchione was a very much anticipated read for me! After reading Greetings from Asbury Park, I just had to know how Mariella and Jack continued their story! While the author does a beautiful job of connecting these two books, you could definitely read this as a standalone but I would definitely recommend them both! Emotions were all over the place while reading this, but it was absolutely worth reading through the tears! I cannot wait to see what else this author has for us!

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Greetings From Asbury Park by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Finn Cunningham

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Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love storyGreetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Greetings from Asbury Park: A WWII love story by Luigina Vecchione, was a wonderful read. I absolutely love historical fiction, and anything to do with Rome, so of course I picked this up! A beautifully crafted story of love, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit. The characters emotions and interactions were so vivid it was as if Mariella was sitting beside me, telling me herself. A truly beautiful book, that I honestly wish I could experience for the first time all over again!

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Greetings from Asbury Park (Jack & Mariella Book 1) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love storyGreetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an epic historical romance which held me captivated throughout. The wonderfully detailed descriptive narrative along with the added historical details made me feel both immersed in the story and transported back in time to WW2. Main characters Mariella and Jack are so likeable and relatable that I felt invested in their journey. Mariella is living in Rome and has had to grow up quickly due to the war, having been denied an education she has had to care for her siblings. Mariella is also haunted by a horrific childhood trauma, and then the Germans occupy Rome. Along with the other Italians she then lives in daily fear whilst starvation and brutality have become normal. Mariella is dreaming of a new life when she meets an American GI Jack and despite the language barrier they have an instant connection, but they only have one day together before he ships off to Japan. Although they promise to keep in touch they are both aware that anything can happen during a war, but they will both try and get back together once the war ends, if they both survive. This really is as the blurb says, “a gripping, romantic, and emotional novel” and the mix of the storyline, the characters and the historical elements all had me gripped from page one. Life for the Italians in Nazi occupied Rome and the horrors they suffered really came across in the narrative. However, despite it being a difficult read, emotionally, at times the overall feeling of hope and the pursuit of true love makes this a heartwarming and inspirational read.

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Jennifer Gordon

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderfully detailed historical romance which kept me captivated throughout. Having met American Jack and Italian Mariella in the previous book I was keen to continue their journey, however you can happily read this as a standalone story. The storyline picks up nine years after Jack and Mariella’s fateful meeting in Rome, and now Mariella is ready to leave her beloved city to start a new life with her husband in America, but it means leaving her family behind. Having arrived in America Mariella has to cope with a disapproving mother-in-law and gossiping housewives, whilst Jack is working nights at the restaurant so she is not even spending time with him. Moving into their own house in Wanamassa Gardens is a new start for Mariella and she starts to settle into life in America and as their family grows the couple are hopeful for a better future. However, Mariella is soon called home to Italy having received a heartbreaking call, and once back she has to confront the decisions which led her to cross the Atlantic. Mariella struggles with having to say goodbye to her family for a second time but if she stays and does not return to America she will loose the life she always wanted with her husband and children. This really was a tale of “hope, sacrifices, and the unbreakable spirit of women who shape their destinies”. I was hooked throughout by this enjoyable, emotional and engaging story. Mariella and Jack are such likeable and relatable characters and I felt invested in their journey. The wonderfully detailed descriptive narrative brought the settings vividly to life whilst the added historical details transported me back in time. I felt fully immersed in the story and found it hard to put this book down!

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Greetings from Ashbury Park (Jack& Mariella Book 1by Luigina Vecchione – Review by

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Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love storyGreetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How beautiful is this cover ?! I’ll be honest this was a very hard read and more than once I put it down because it was just to hard to read and I had a tough time processing it but it’s a period in history that cannot be denied and this is based on a true story so I had to honour these beautiful people so I pushed cred through and was rewarded with a tragic but beautiful story 🥰😢and I reread the dedication and that was my inspiration to push through , thank you for sharing a beautiful love story , it gives me hope 🙏

Also one reads of German occupation in most of Europe but I’ve not read much of how Rome and it’s people were affected so this was also informative, despite heartbreaking

So we’re in Rome and the war is hard and nobody is safe from the Germans and their hatred of anyone different ….

Mariella is the oldest child in her family and they rely on her heavily to help and she makes many a sacrifice and she still has guilt that she is burdened with unnecessarily …..

The Americans then come to liberate Rome and that is when Mariella meets Jack who is Italian , they spend one night together and agree to be pen pals when he heads back to USA and as life return to normal their lives moon on Jack is engaged to Lauren and Mariella is dating Lorenzo and both relationships have their flaws ….quite frankly their current partners are quite shallow and snobbish 🙈 so opposite from who they are and their life experiences 😢

Jack goes back to Rome determined to find his Mariella and convince her of his intentions but I don’t think she needs much of it 🥰 this really was a love story that stood the test of time and I can’t wait to see what the future holds for theses two beautiful families that are now united in marriage 🥰

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love this cover even more than the first one because I know the journey Jack and Mariella had to make to get to this point where they now are and the dedication had me in tears because it’s just so beautiful and I loved the picture of a smiling Mariella 🥰

After finishing Greetings from Ashbury Park I could wait to see what the future had in store for these 2 beautiful families joined by marriage 🥰

Ok so opening chapter is already breaking my hart but at the same time it reminds me of a life well lived of an intentional love and a beautiful family , it’s life’s full circle …..

Jack is back in Italy and has come to fetch Mariella now that her visa is ready , it’s been 7 months and the reunion is sweet 🥰 the farewell from Mariella’s family had me howling like she was one of my own , letting your children go is no easy task and it must’ve been daunting for her as well , new country , new culture , new language but she has Jack do he’s her calming beacon 😉

They move into their own home and start their own family , friendships are formed and despite strained relationships with her mother in law and jacks’ along hours at the restaurant their love remains strong and let’s not forget the meddling ex and the gossiping housewives 🙈😡I wish they would stop and take the time to get to know Mariella they’d realise how much time they wasted on being mean and appreciate the gem she is and the love she had for her family .

When her dad takes ill she and kids go to rime and Jack at one stage fears they won’t come back and I think it’s partially the fault of those gossip mongers and again their love prevails the obstacles thrown their way …..

This was definitely one that made me grateful for my family and respect the decisions and sacrifices Mariella had to make , another hard yet beautiful read and I just want to thank the author from my heart for being so real , vulnerable and honest and for sharing her family with me 🙏❣️

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Anantha Rusum

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have not read the first book , Greetings from Asbury park . This book is a sequel where nine years after , the loving couple are in America . Mariella has left her family in Rome and she has to adjust to the new life in a new country. Jack’s mom isn’t welcoming either . Will she adjust to the new life ? This story treads on a familiar territory of people who move places and have to always go over that uphill task of adjusting to the new place , new culture and new traditions.

I did not read the first , but I thoroughly enjoyed the sequel . I might go back and pick up the first book now .

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Carrie Cross

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

“Five Tries to Get It Right” by Kathryn Dodson is a captivating exploration of perseverance and self-discovery. Dodson’s writing is both poignant and relatable, drawing readers into Kate’s struggles and triumphs with empathy and insight. The character development is particularly strong, as Kate evolves through each attempt, learning from her mistakes and gaining a deeper understanding of herself.

The novel is not just about success or failure, but about resilience and the courage to keep trying despite setbacks. It explores themes of ambition, identity, and the search for meaning in a refreshingly honest and thought-provoking way.

Overall, “Five Tries to Get It Right” is a thoughtfully crafted novel that will resonate with anyone who has faced challenges in pursuit of their dreams. Dodson’s storytelling is both heartwarming and inspiring, making this book a must-read for anyone seeking a tale of hope and determination.

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Italian American is the story of Jack and Mariella, after their marriage and Mariella coming to America. I did not know it was a sequel, and now I am very excited to go back and read book 1- where it all began. I decided to read the book just off the cover art- it pulled me in. The story begins as Mariella and Jack’s daughters are adults and asking their mother to tell her story of being a young Italian bride coming to America. The story reads like a memoir- very realistic and filled with details and feelings. We hear the first hand struggles of learning the American language, being a foreigner after WW2, and the feeling of being torn from your family in a time without cell phones. I fell in love with the characters and the story telling. I look forward to the prior book, and more from this author.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Shannen Kern

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a powerful story! I was initially pulled in by the beautiful cover, but upon reading the synopsis, I knew this would be an emotional journey. Little did I know just how emotional it would be! It’s a beautiful book about friendship and how crucial that bond is during times of loss and depression. I loved the travel destinations and the journey of finding themselves through it all. The characters were incredibly easy to relate to, and I felt like the flow of the story was smooth and unfolded naturally. There were some unexpected twists and turns that I won’t give away, but they definitely surprised me! I highly recommend picking this book up and letting yourself journey alongside Lydia and Kate. Maybe you’ll find kinship with them as well!

Reviewed by @shannlynn

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Paula R Sayers

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Such a good book about the power of friendship. Kate has decided that life is no longer worth living. Her best friend Lydia is not going to let her give up. They embark on a trip around the world to relive some of their youthful adventures. Will Lydia be able to help Kate save herself?

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Jayme Raffauf

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great story with so many layers. Both heartwarming and heartbreaking, but relatable characters dealing with so many emotions and situations. Lydia and Kate are working on their friendships, while both have their own losses, grief, challenges, emotions, distractions, and more to work through…along with the added layers of mental health struggles for Kate. There could be some triggers, but overall, this is a well written story that was enjoyable to read.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Melissa Fink

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five Tries to Get It Right was an amazing book. Kathryn Dodson grabs your attention from the very beginning of the book. The story is very relatable. The detailing in the story is good. The world building and character building is great. This book was a page turner for me.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Kerry Carr

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is such am emotional story. The author deals with such emotional topics such as grief, loss, betrayal, and the biggest on of all mental health. It is a beautiful story of friendship and the struggle of finding yourself and learning to live again.

Lydiahas found her life hard after losing her husband and her daughter leaving for college. She finds herself alone and not knowing what to do with herself. Until she gets a call to help her friend Kate.
Kate has hit rock bottom and doesn’t want to live anymore. When she wakes in hospital with Lydia she isn’t happy. Lydia means well but she doesn’t understand why Kate wants to end her life.
In an attempt to bring her friend back from the brink of despair Lydia suggests taking a trip, travelling to all the places they went in their 20s.
Could this journey help them both heal and learn to live again? What happens if Kate is still set on ending it all?
And when someone from Lydia’s past returns will she lose her focus on protecting and saving her friend for a second chance at love?

This story is very emotional, heartbreaking as much as heartwarming. The characters are well developed and i feel for them both but how can you save someone who doesn’t want to be saved?

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Chrissy Spulak

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This lovely story is about sorrow, heartache, and loss but is also about everlasting friendship, travel, and adventure. It has to do with suicidal ideations but also finding one’s self and place in life. Two friends, Kate and Lydia, help each other find their way back to life in a harrowing and also heartwarming journey together. Anyone who has ever found themselves at a crossroads or even what seems like a dead-end in life will be able to relate to the emotions and sentiment of this story. It’s a good reminder that life is not always sunshine and rainbows, but it’s the people we have alongside us that make the journey worth it. Grab your box of tissues and settle in for this wonderfully written story that will grab you and whisk you away for the ride. I highly recommend this book and this author!

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Chelsea Pletcher

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Two women, looking to heal and reclaim their youth, travel around the world revisiting places from their past. Lydia, a retired teacher, trying to start fresh, and Kate, a former businesswoman, trying to end it all, are both dealing with grief in their own ways. In a last-ditch effort to fix what they have lost, they travel around the world, reliving their twenties. They soon realize that what they were looking for isn’t what they really needed. Dodson provides a perfect story of love and loss and gives the readers a very unexpected happy ending.

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Julie Johnson

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

Another great read as this is a continuation of Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story. This second book may be read as a standalone. The author does a great job of catching the reader up on the events of the first book.

Jack and Mariella are finally in the US. It’s not the easiest transition for Mariella as she’s left her family behind in Rome. Jack’s mom isn’t the most welcoming mother-in-law either. Mariella struggles to find her place in the US, while severely missing her family. Will she be able to find a balance and happiness in her new life?

This is another emotionally tugging read that you won’t want to put down!

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Greetings from Asbury Park (Jack & Mariella Book 1) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Julie Johnson

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

4.5 stars

I’m a fan of historical reads, those set in the WWII area, and ones that have a bit of romance. This is the perfect combination!

Jack and Mariella’s story tugged at my heart strings just a bit. There story isn’t necessarily original but it’s their story and it matters. This author did such a great job of weaving the story, that it was as if I was there watching it all play out in person. The emotions are raw and real and you’ll find yourself not wanting to put this book down until it’s finished!

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Shannon Fowler

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really touching story about mental illness and the darkness that one can feel.

Lydia and Kate are best friends and have been since they were children. They weren’t always close due to the changes in their lives. But they reconnect when it is needed the most. Kate is in trouble. The life she worked so hard for and that she loved, has taken an unexpected and unwanted turn. Nothing prepared her for the events that unfold, nor does she know how to deal with the darkness inside her as it begins to take over. While this may sound a little like science fiction it is not… It is the reality of many people dealing with different types of mental illnesses. Lydia is a caretaker, first for her mother, then her husband and her daughter, and even the children she teaches. It is what she knows. When her life takes an unexpected turn, she focuses her care-taking energy on Kate. Little does Lydia know that she will need more than just care-taking skills to help Kate.

I liked the writing style of this story. The characters are believable and admirable. The plot moves in real time as life would. This story is about growing up but not necessarily growing old.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Tara Johnson Barnes

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five Tries to Get It Right is a women’s fiction story about love, loss, grief, hope, and the strength found in true friendship. Lydia and Kate have been friends since childhood and no matter how busy their lives have gotten, or what direction each of their lives went, they have always been able to pick up their friendship where it left off. Lydia is crushed when she learns that Kate has tried to commit suicide and vows to help her friend bounce back from the edge of darkness. Since the sudden loss of her husband, and her daughter away for school, Kate is all that Lydia has left. Kate is severely depressed since her divorce and the loss of her company and refuses Lydia’s help. Lydia decides that the best medicine can be found in traveling to the five places the two friends visited in their twenties and reliving the best moments from that time. This story was one of resilience, courage, strength, second chances, and rediscovering oneself. Kate and Lydia are wonderful characters that I found personable and relatable. I instantly felt a connection with Kate because of my own past battle with depression and feelings of hopeless. Reading about her journey took me on an emotional rollercoaster and pulled at my heartstrings. Lydia and Kate were lucky to have such a beautiful friendship and find strength in one another.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Megan Pesek

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Five Tries to Get It Right is a story of finding yourself and navigating mental health issues. Lydia and Kate have been friends for most of their lives. Their friendship is especially tested after Kate attempts to take her own life. Lydia is ready to help pick up the pieces not knowing just how deeply she also needed Kate’s help.
In reliving their glory days of youth the two women are on a path of discovering what life means, their roles, and how to keep going. The way the story was wrapped up was exactly what I needed, but not at all what I expected.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Five Tries to Get It RightFive Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is an amazing story of friendship and all the healing and tribulations that can come from friendship. It is an amazing heartwarming tale that takes twists and turns that are relatable to the reader. These two friends take a trip to try to work out everything that is going on in their lives at the time. One friend is feeling like there is no where for her to go and is seeing the everything as the end. The other is trying to figure out life without her spouse and a grown daughter. This book deals with some heavy issues that might stir up some feelings in the readers. It deals with depression, suicide, loneliness, but it also deals with strength, courage, finding oneself, and learning to live through what seems like the most. This book not only has the characters going on a journey but takes the reader with them. I was turning pages because I felt myself become so emotional involved with the characters. I needed to know what was going to happen and how they were going to process and heal. I haven’t felt this emotionally connected or moved by a story in a while. I would highly recommend that anyone who reads this book to take the trigger warning seriously. There are some heavy issues that may not be suitable for everyone.
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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Betsy Melano

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A beautiful story of family and love. I missed reading the first book but had no issue reading the story of Jack and Mariella. Jack met Mariella years before when she was selling postcards at the Colosseum in Rome when he was stationed there. Jack returned to the states with the plan to bring Mariella to the States after World War Two. They continued to write each other and the day finally came when Jack could return to be with Mariella and ultimately facilitate Mariella’s immigration to the United States. The book takes you on an emotional ride as the young couple realize that they both need to transition to their new lives as a couple and help each other as cultural differences pop up. I really enjoyed reading the book and connected to the characters.

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Five Tries to Get It Right by Kathryn Dodson – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Five Tries to Get It Right is a story about 2 lifelong girlfriends on a mission to find themselves. Lydia is a retired school teacher, widow, and whose daughter is doing a semester at sea. She goes to help her bestie of decades, Kate, who is at her lowest point in life after a divorce and being bought out of her company. The two women feel so lost and decide that they are going to get back on track or at least try. They plan to go back to the lives they lived in their 20s (now in their 50s), travel the world, and reexperience “the good times”. Their plan involves traveling back to the 5 countries they once traveled to. At each stop, they tried to partake in similar adventures from their youth, but they realized things were just not the same. So, they try to relive these experiences in new ways as they travel around the world. Without giving too much away, each woman has goals that they want to figure out by the end of the trip. Lydia wants to find a husband and a future that is different from the path she was on. Kate wants to find peace. Will traveling “back in time” give them the space to find what they are looking for?
I thought this was a truthful story. If you are looking for a story about girlfriends being there for each other, suffering together, but also finding themselves, this is a good choice. As someone in their 40s, I understand the need to reinvent yourself or fix things you wished would have happened, but didn’t have the guts to make happen. These women try to accomplish this through travel. I enjoyed both characters. They felt real, relatable, and troubled, but also strong and hopeful at the same time. I would warn people to look at the trigger warnings because there are a lot of mental health aspects to this book.

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Italian American (Jack & Mariella Book 2) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues…Italian American: Jack & Mariella’s journey continues… by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series. However, you can read this one as a stand alone story. I recommend reading the first though. You will not miss details, but you will miss an incredible book.
The first book was filled with so much emotion. This one doesn’t differ. While the feelings and the reason for them are vastly different, you will still find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster. You really find yourself feeling so much for Mariella and how she is treated by pretty much everyone when she moves with her husband. I would go from feeling indignant, to happy, from sad, to downright angry. I really just wanted to hug her and to also, throw the book across the room.

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Greetings From Asbury Park (Jack & Mariella Book 1) by Luigina Vecchione – Review by Crystal Brehant

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Greetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love storyGreetings from Asbury Park: A World War Two love story by Luigina Vecchione
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a story! There is so much emotion in this story – love, pain, courage, and so much more. The author is a brilliant writer who draws you into the story as if you are there experiencing it first hand. This story felt real as I was reading it. It is based on a true story, but that doesn’t automatically make it feel real. The author’s writing is what makes it so. I could not put this book down! This is not just a love story, but more than that, it is a story of family, life and all that comes with it. All while taking place during the second world war.

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What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain – Review by Tabitha Montero

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What Lies Buried by Leslie Kain – Review by Sarah King

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Absolutely recommend!! This book really wrenches at the heart. It’s well written, keeping you turning the page to find out what happens next.
This is the first of Kain’s books I have read, but it will not be the last.

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