Dante’s Gift Book Review

Dante's Gift (A Chicago Christmas Book 1)

By Aubrey Wynne

Kathleen James has put her practical side away for once and looks forward to the perfect romantic evening: an intimate dinner with the man of her dreams—and an engagement ring. She is not prepared to hear that he wants to bring his grandmother back from Italy to live with him.
Dominic Lawrence has planned this marriage proposal for six months. Nothing can go wrong—until his Nonna calls. Now he must interrupt the tenderest night of Katie’s life with the news that another woman will be under their roof.

When Antonia’s sister dies, she finds herself longing to be back in the states. An Italian wartime bride from the ‘40s, she knows how precious love can be. Can her own story of an American soldier and a very special collie once again bring two hearts together at Christmas?

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MY REVIEW

Dominic had secretly worked six months putting together an expensive and perfect dinner, to propose to Katie. On the day before the dinner though, his grandmother called to let him know that her sister had died, and then detailed the funeral arrangements. Dominic knew his Nonna had no further reason to stay in Italy and at eighty-eight years old, she did not need to live alone. There was no question about it, he would bring Nonna to Chicago to live with him. He told Katie of his plans before proposing, but she takes the news hard. How can she compete with Dominic’s Nonna? Katie finally decides to give it time, for her and Nonna to get to know each other, and then revisit the proposal.

What a nice love story this was. I wasn’t so sure about Katie at first. She seemed so introverted and maybe even a little selfish. Dominic and his Nonna had a perfect relationship. Being a typical Italian family, I could understand Katie’s hesitation. I love family togetherness, but I think even I would have been intimidated. The best parts of the book would have to be Nonna’s remembering and retelling of her own love story. Her storytelling skills brought it to life.

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**The above opinions are 100% my own, whether I purchased the book or it was given to me to review.

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