In this uplifting holiday novel from New York Times bestselling author Fern Michaels, there are secrets to be uncovered, friendships to deepen, and romance in the air when four women travel to Italy for a Christmas to remember ...
Christmas is filled with beloved and long-kept traditions, but sometimes, thereโs nothing better than creating brand-new ones. Thatโs why Francesca and her high school friends Amy, Rachael, and Nina are traveling to Italy to spend the holidays with Frankieโs boyfriend, Giovanni, and his family.
Giovanni and his brother, Marco, run a small Italian restaurant in Manhattan, where cherished family recipes delight tourists and locals alike. But thereโs one recipe that eludes the brothers. Their mama refuses to divulge the secret behind her coveted panettone, claiming it is โSantaโs secret.โ
While Frankie joins Giovanni and Marco in the kitchen, hoping to uncover the mystery of Mrs. Lombardiโs mouthwatering panettone, Amy, Nina, and Rachael are on their own quests. Amy wants to see the sights, Nina needs career inspiration, and Rachael longs to meet some eligible Italian men.
Can one trip provide the answers everyone seeks? With a stunning Italian backdrop and a sprinkling of holiday magic in the mix, there may be all kinds of sweet surprises in store ...