I now believe I can renovate a small European estate and make a thriving business following the blueprint that is this book. Also known as this book was written so well and realistically that it has given me the confidence to try this myself (I know it is a long title).

As major part of the writing I think was Sarah and Matthew's relationship. I loved watching them grow together, starting off as friendly but still somewhat strangers. They never had any animosity between them which I've seen with fake dating staring off (which if you don't like each other why would you fake date) but instead they were adults and acted as such through the whole book. It was refreshing but also needed for some of the serious topics that were brought up with health.

On top of the wonderful relationship between Sarah and Matthew I loved their relationship with the community and other characters in the book. It was filled with so much genuine love between everyone and it felt like they wanted to get involved and help the community. It really helped sell the small town vibes and the close knit and welcoming community that is typically associated with small Italian towns.

I loved this book and I cannot wait to see what the other books are like in the series. It was a breathe of fresh air to have mature adults in these books talk and interact without the unwanted drama. It was cozy and hit my love watching old estates and buildings be renovated and brought back to their former glory.