Jill Santopolo – författare

TEN YEARS. TWO LOVES. ONE LAST CHANCE.'Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart’ Taylor Jenkins Reid'Unsurprisingly, I am emotionally unwell!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Light We Lost broke my heart, The Love We Found mended it' Paige Toon'This book wrecked me in the best way possible' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** Fate broke her heart … It’s been ten years since Lucy Carter Maxwell lost her soulmate. Having hidden from love ever since, she’s stunned to find it pulling at her when she discovers a forgotten box of Gabe’s photographs and begins to unravel the secrets he left behind.. . . Can new love set her free?The photos lead Lucy to Italy and into the path of Dr Dax Armstrong. The pain in his sad, intense eyes matches Lucy’s own – his touch reignites her in a way no one has since Gabe.But with an earth-shattering secret waiting in the shadows, can Lucy ever embrace love, if she doesn’t embrace the truth? A devastating love story about fate, and the enduring power of love. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Paige Toon and Claire Daverley. Readers have been swept away by The Love We Found: 'A love story for the ages. If love is not like this I don't want it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautiful, sad, hopeful, loving, and more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Santopolo masterfully captures the raw and complex emotions of love, loss, and healing…an absolute must-read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I truly adored this amazing story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Folks, grab another box of tissues… a beautifully crafted tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of second chances' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Do yourself a favor and add this wonderful book to the top of your TBR list. I promise you’ll be happy you did' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Your favourite authors adore The Love We Found:'No one writes about love, in all its beautiful mess, the way Santopolo does' Carley Fortune'The breathtakingly redemptive love story we’ve been dying for. Exquisitely written, it proves that love is possible again and again. Santopolo writes with such emotional precision that you will feel every heartbeat on every page' Annabel Monaghan'Such a life-affirming story, I was in tears by the end. It’s a true testament to the enduring power of love, hope and family. I loved it!' Theresa Howes

Pre-order the heart-wrenching follow-up, The Love We Found, now!‘Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart.’ Taylor Jenkins Reid'This book kept me up at night … did not disappoint' Reese Witherspoon *** EVERY LOVE STORY HAS A BEGINNING… 11th September 2001. Lucy and Gabe meet in New York on a day that will change their lives – and the world – forever. As the city burns behind them, they kiss for the very first time.Over the next thirteen years they are torn apart, then brought back together, time and time again. It’s a journey of dreams, of desires, of jealousy, of forgiveness – and above all, love.And as Lucy is faced with a devastating choice, she wonders whether their love is a matter of destiny or chance. …WHAT IF THIS IS HOW THEIR STORY ENDS? This devastatingly romantic novel about the enduring power of love, with its shocking, unforgettable ending, is perfect for fans of One Day and Talking at Night. Readers can't stop thinking about The Light We Lost: 'One of the best books I have ever read … keep your tissues handy' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Astonishingly good' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A love story of epic proportions' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautifully written, an emotional journey about first love' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW! Just wow!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

TEN YEARS. TWO LOVES. ONE LAST CHANCE.'Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart’ Taylor Jenkins Reid'Unsurprisingly, I am emotionally unwell!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Light We Lost broke my heart, The Love We Found mended it' Paige Toon'This book wrecked me in the best way possible' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** Fate broke her heart … It’s been ten years since Lucy Carter Maxwell lost her soulmate. Having hidden from love ever since, she’s stunned to find it pulling at her when she discovers a forgotten box of Gabe’s photographs and begins to unravel the secrets he left behind.. . . Can new love set her free?The photos lead Lucy to Italy and into the path of Dr Dax Armstrong. The pain in his sad, intense eyes matches Lucy’s own – his touch reignites her in a way no one has since Gabe.But with an earth-shattering secret waiting in the shadows, can Lucy ever embrace love, if she doesn’t embrace the truth? A devastating love story about fate, and the enduring power of love. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Paige Toon and Claire Daverley. Readers have been swept away by The Love We Found: 'A love story for the ages. If love is not like this I don't want it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautiful, sad, hopeful, loving, and more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Santopolo masterfully captures the raw and complex emotions of love, loss, and healing…an absolute must-read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I truly adored this amazing story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Folks, grab another box of tissues… a beautifully crafted tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of second chances' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Do yourself a favor and add this wonderful book to the top of your TBR list. I promise you’ll be happy you did' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Your favourite authors adore The Love We Found:'No one writes about love, in all its beautiful mess, the way Santopolo does' Carley Fortune'The breathtakingly redemptive love story we’ve been dying for. Exquisitely written, it proves that love is possible again and again. Santopolo writes with such emotional precision that you will feel every heartbeat on every page' Annabel Monaghan'Such a life-affirming story, I was in tears by the end. It’s a true testament to the enduring power of love, hope and family. I loved it!' Theresa Howes

TEN YEARS. TWO LOVES. ONE LAST CHANCE.'Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart’ Taylor Jenkins Reid'Unsurprisingly, I am emotionally unwell!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Light We Lost broke my heart, The Love We Found mended it' Paige Toon'This book wrecked me in the best way possible' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** Fate broke her heart … It’s been ten years since Lucy Carter Maxwell lost her soulmate. Having hidden from love ever since, she’s stunned to find it pulling at her when she discovers a forgotten box of Gabe’s photographs and begins to unravel the secrets he left behind.. . . Can new love set her free?The photos lead Lucy to Italy and into the path of Dr Dax Armstrong. The pain in his sad, intense eyes matches Lucy’s own – his touch reignites her in a way no one has since Gabe.But with an earth-shattering secret waiting in the shadows, can Lucy ever embrace love, if she doesn’t embrace the truth? A devastating love story about fate, and the enduring power of love. Perfect for fans of David Nicholls, Paige Toon and Claire Daverley. Readers have been swept away by The Love We Found: 'A love story for the ages. If love is not like this I don't want it' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Beautiful, sad, hopeful, loving, and more' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Santopolo masterfully captures the raw and complex emotions of love, loss, and healing…an absolute must-read' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I truly adored this amazing story' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Folks, grab another box of tissues… a beautifully crafted tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of second chances' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Do yourself a favor and add this wonderful book to the top of your TBR list. I promise you’ll be happy you did' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Your favourite authors adore The Love We Found:'No one writes about love, in all its beautiful mess, the way Santopolo does' Carley Fortune'The breathtakingly redemptive love story we’ve been dying for. Exquisitely written, it proves that love is possible again and again. Santopolo writes with such emotional precision that you will feel every heartbeat on every page' Annabel Monaghan'Such a life-affirming story, I was in tears by the end. It’s a true testament to the enduring power of love, hope and family. I loved it!' Theresa Howes

TEN YEARS. TWO LOVES. ONE LAST CHANCE.'Santopolo is a true master of matters of the heart' Taylor Jenkins Reid'No one writes about love, in all its beautiful mess, the way Santopolo does' Carley Fortune'The Light We Lost broke my heart, The Love We Found mended it' Paige Toon***

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping story of two star-crossed lovers in post-World War II Italy, and a blossoming relationship generations later that will reveal a long-buried family secret.Genoa, Italy, 1946. Vincenzo and Giovanna fall in love at twenty-one the moment they set eyes on each other. The son of a count and the daughter of a tailor, they belong to opposing worlds. Despite this, the undeniable spark between them quickly burns into a deep and passionate relationship spent exploring each other’s minds, bodies and their city, as well as Vincenzo’s family’s sprawling vineyard, Villa Della Rosa—until shifts in political power force them each to choose a side and commit what the other believes is a betrayal, shattering the bright future they dreamed of together.New York, 2017. Cassandra and Luca are in love. Although neither quite fits with the other's family, Cass and Luca have always felt like a perfect match for each other. But when Luca, an artist, convinces his grandfather and Cass’s grandmother to pose for a painting, past and present collide and reveal a secret that changes everything.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping and achingly romantic story of the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. . . Italy, 1946The son of a count and the daughter of a tailor belong to opposing worlds. But when they set eyes on each other, an undeniable spark ignites a passionate relationship. Until shifts in political power force them to commit what the other believes is a betrayal, and their bright future together is shattered.New York, 2017Cassandra and Luca are in love. Although neither fits the other's family, they have always felt like a perfect match. Then Luca, an artist, convinces his grandfather and Cass's grandmother to pose for a painting, past and present collide to reveal a secret that changes everything . . .***Readers have fallen in love with this story . . .'What a BEAUTIFUL story! Jill Santopolo has totally outdone herself!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Anyone who has grown up with a close bond to their grandparents and their roots, should read this. Warning, keep tissues handy!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Italian version of The Notebook . . . a beautiful story that will break your heart but also make you smile' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Another fabulous novel by Santopolo. She knows how to you draw you into her novels and I am always invested in her characters' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐***Authors have fallen in love with this story . . .'A gorgeous, epic novel . . . Jill Santopolo writes heartbreak like no other' Emily Giffin, author of Meant to Be'A shimmering love story for the ages. Stars in an Italian Sky is about the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. Bellissima!'Adriana Trigiani, author of The Good Left Undone'Woven together as intricately as the fine fabrics of the Genoese tailor shop where the star-crossed lovers meet . . . A poignant tale of love, loss, class, and fate, infused with the hopefulness of true love written in the stars'Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names and The Winemaker's Wife'A spellbinding, deeply compassionate story centered around the fraught legacy of a pair of young lovers. Sensual, heartfelt, and incredibly moving, Santopolo's latest will bring you to tears'Fiona Davis, author of The Magnolia Palace'I was swept away by Stars in an Italian Sky, Jill Santopolo's charming novel of love, both lost and found'Lisa Scottoline, author of Loyalty'Filled with pathos, longing and romance, this book is a love letter to the human heart, and a testimony to the timelessness of true and lasting love'Allison Pataki, author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post'A warm, poignant story of enduring love and loss, spanning generations and set against the background of post WWII Italy'Rhys Bowen, author of The Tuscan Child and The Venice Sketchbook'Powerful, emotional, and steeped in beauty and romance, Stars in an Italian Sky is a breathtaking tale of star-crossed lovers that stretches across generations. A sweeping story brimming with passion'Ann Mah, author of The Lost Vintage and Jacqueline in Paris

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Light We Lost comes a sweeping and achingly romantic story of the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. . . Genoa, Italy, 1946. Vincenzo and Giovanna fall in love the moment they set eyes on each other. The son of a count and the daughter of a tailor, they belong to opposing worlds - but the undeniable spark between them quickly burns into a deep and passionate relationship, played out against their post-war city, and Vincenzo's family's beautiful vineyard. But when shifts in political power force them each to choose a side and commit what the other believes is a betrayal, the bright future they dreamed of together is shattered.New York, 2017. Cassandra and Luca are in love. Although neither quite fits with the other's family, Cass and Luca have always felt like a perfect match for each other. But when Luca, an artist, convinces his grandfather and Cass's grandmother to pose for a painting, past and present collide to reveal a secret that changes everything . . .***'A gorgeous, epic novel . . . Jill Santopolo writes heartbreak like no other' Emily Giffin, author of Meant to Be'A shimmering love story for the ages. Stars in an Italian Sky is about the course of fate, the meaning of family and the power of love. Bellissima!'Adriana Trigiani, author of The Good Left Undone'Woven together as intricately as the fine fabrics of the Genoese tailor shop where the star-crossed lovers meet . . . A poignant tale of love, loss, class, and fate, infused with the hopefulness of true love written in the stars'Kristin Harmel, author of The Book of Lost Names and The Winemaker's Wife'A spellbinding, deeply compassionate story centered around the fraught legacy of a pair of young lovers. Sensual, heartfelt, and incredibly moving, Santopolo's latest will bring you to tears'Fiona Davis, author of The Magnolia Palace'I was swept away by Stars in an Italian Sky, Jill Santopolo's charming novel of love, both lost and found'Lisa Scottoline, author of Loyalty'Filled with pathos, longing and romance, this book is a love letter to the human heart, and a testimony to the timelessness of true and lasting love'Allison Pataki, author of The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post'A warm, poignant story of enduring love and loss, spanning generations and set against the background of post WWII Italy'Rhys Bowen, author of The Tuscan Child and The Venice Sketchbook'Powerful, emotional, and steeped in beauty and romance, Stars in an Italian Sky is a breathtaking tale of star-crossed lovers that stretches across generations. A sweeping story brimming with passion'Ann Mah, author of The Lost Vintage and Jacqueline in Paris