Secrets of the Villa Amore by Carol Kirkwood

3.48 AVERAGE

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glynnenovelle's review against another edition

4.75
challenging emotional tense medium-paced

novellenovels's review against another edition

3.5
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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aijav's review against another edition

3.25
relaxing fast-paced

katiespooner27's review against another edition

2.5
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

kareeisfree's review against another edition

2.0
Not even candy floss, lighter and more superficial I skim read the second half

groover1967's review against another edition

2.75
lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
Not a book I’d recommend… 
Like a mills and boon.. same old same old!! 

hrc0307's review against another edition

4.0
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

gilljames's review against another edition

3.0
relaxing tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
 
This becomes exciting about two thirds of the way through. Then I found it hard to put down.  

This was a little hard to get into at first. The life styles here are so alien to me.  We change  point of view so frequently that it’s a little difficult to get to know the characters. 

However, the setting in the Italian vineyards is quite charming. 

Thankfully the ending is upbeat. 

 

loureader's review against another edition

3.0
Carol Kirkwood's latest novel takes us to Italy. There is summer sun, romance and family tensions. It's a delightful and easy read, with some added peril. An enjoyable summer read.

cathyg1230's review against another edition

3.75
lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Really enjoyed it - finished in 3 days!