| Title | : | Dreaming of Venice |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1911420925 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781911420927 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 261 |
| Publication | : | First published January 1, 2017 |
Life is tough for Penny. A dead end job in a London café, a boyfriend in Australia (what could go wrong?) and an art career going nowhere. But then Penny is approached with an extraordinary proposition.
It isn’t going to be easy but, if she can pull it off, she will turn her life around and at long last see the fulfilment of her dream – to visit Venice. And, just maybe, find true happiness with the handsome man of her dreams.
But can dreams come true?
Dreaming of Venice Reviews
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5☆+ Mesmerising story of Rags to Riches
I absolutely loved Dreaming of Venice.
It was simply enchanting and captivating.
Right from the very first page I was mesmerized by Trevor's beautifully descriptive writing.
He has a way of taking me captive and holding my attention drawing me into each and every page.
The opening Prologue is a real heroic story. Heart in your mouth, blood pumping scene!
Penny jumps in front of a moving train to save a baby in a pram as it hurled over the tracks. She just makes it out with seconds to spare!
Penny becomes a hero internet sensation over night!
I loved Penny she was so down to earth, kind, a big heart,and liked to speak her mind. She had an endearing charm about her.
She is an artist stuck in a cafe trying to make ends meet, living in a shared apartment in London which is damp and cold .... well that is until she meets the mysterious Caroline.
Caroline is about to turn Penny's life literally upside down!!!!
Making her an offer she really can't refuse!
I'm not going to say anymore as I don't want to give anything away!
It's far too good for me to spoil in a review.
Let's just say your in for a real treat!!!
I laughed out loud, I was captivated, I fell in love with Penny and her charm.
Trevor took me on a delightful journey to Venice. Somewhere I have always wanted to go.
Dreaming of Venice has the perfect fairy tale feel, a rags to riches story.
It has plenty of comical moments... one that sticks in my mind when Penny first tries to walk in heels in the dark... lets just say it really doesn't end well.
I don't think I have laughed so much!
Think we can all remember our first time wearing heels!
All of the characters are delightful, even Mrs Brookes-Webster who is ghastly to begin with and very rude!
I loved Gilbert the Labrador simply adorable, any books that feature dogs goes up a star. Being a big animal lover.
For me the whole concept of the storyline was brilliant and very original.
I really Didn't expect it.
That's why the whole cryptic meetings and the build up to the mysterious Caroline was exciting and highly top secret!
Do I recommend this book..... 100% YES!!!
Trevor has a way of enchanting he's readers. Leaving them warm inside and wanting more.
This book has everything you could want in a book, a real feel good book, plenty of humour, mishaps, romance, a gorgeous dog, delightful characters, mystery, art, Venice, emotion, charm..... I could go on and on.... but I would much rather you discover how fab this book is!
Highly recommended for readers who enjoy Chick Lit, Rom Com, Women's Literature and Romance.
I received this book from the Publisher in exchange for a honest and fair review via Netgalley. -
Once upon a time, there was a girl called Penny. She worked in a cafe that mainly sold all day breakfasts, she hopes to make it as an artist, and every night she dreams of Venice where she would one day love to visit.
By a sheer fluke, Penny meets her fairy godmother, Caroline, who can offer Penny her wildest dreams, in exchange for a bit of work, that may make life confusing for a while. Penny is intrigued and so tempted that Venice could be within her reach she agrees, and that turns into the start of a fairytale like existence for Penny. But will she get her happily ever after?
If you think I have gone nuts, then although I won't dispute it, I will state that Dreaming of Venice had the feel of an adult fairy tale to it, and I loved that quality about it. Of course there is a lot more to the story than what I've detailed above, and I would already like to say its one of my favourite books I've read recently.
I absolutely loved this rags to riches story about Penny, and how one random act of kindness and immense bravery from her, set in motion the wheels that ultimately had her meeting Caroline, and being offered this rather unique job opportunity.
It's from this job, and the doors it opens, that she is able to make huge changes in all other aspects of her life. The job itself (which I'm being deliberately vague about), leads to all manner of potentially confusing but amusing situations and I loved seeing how it all played out.
There is so much to love about this book including what really shines through is T.A. Williams and Penny's love of Venice, and how much the place means to them. Penny also is a real art lover and there is one rather memorable scene when she was trying out a new pair of high heels and lets just say it involves not many clothes, tripping and the canvas and oil paint not exactly where they should be! All the bits I really want to gush about though, I probably shouldn't purely as they would be regarded by some as spoilers, and you really need to read and enjoy this book without too much prior information.
For those of you who are in the T.A. Williams, dog spotting club, you will absolutely love Gilbert! He is adorable and features just enough to be comforted by getting to know a new chocolate labrador.
Dreaming of Venice is without a doubt one of T.A. Williams' best books, easily one of the funnest with a rather unique story line, so many great characters to meet, some lovely one liners that will have you chuckling and most of all is just an easy to read, ridiculously enjoyable book.
Thank you so much to Netgalley and Canelo for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. -
This is another delightful story, one that I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend you read the book, rather than reading my review as the book is so much better!
This is reminiscent of those rags to riches fairy stories from childhood but with a very contemporary twist - and the heroine has no wicked step-relations! It is a story of a young lady who is working hard, striving to better herself, dreaming of visiting Venice, but everything seems to be going wrong for her until a stranger arrives and suddenly her dreams might just come true! I really don't want to give any spoilers, so forgive me if I leave it there.
Set in London and Venice, the settings, characters and events are brought vividly to life in Trevor's unique humorous style. His knowledge of the settings shines through, as does his taste for the food and drinks from these locales! Nothing is ever straightforward for the talented but undiscovered artist who is the heroine for this story and sometimes trying to do the right thing for others can mean potentially harming your own chances for living happily ever after. Don't get me wrong, whilst the story is filled with angst and turmoil it is also a journey through difficulties, always looking for the positives and packed with funny one-liners to have readers giggling.
I'm pleased to also say one of the stars of this story is Gilbert, a friendly, loyal and always hungry chocolate Labrador. There are other key characters and I have to say I really didn't like one of them to start with (I even complained about her to the author via twitter) but keep reading and, like me, you'll probably find you'll change your mind about her at about 56% through the story. I could cast some of the characters as the equivalent to Buttons, the Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming - but there's no glass slipper, magical spells or incantations or even evil step sisters, it is a great story in its own right and definitely a new favourite I'll re-read and enjoy again and again in future. I loved escaping back to Venice and, even if you've never been, it is brought vividly to life in the pages of the book which could have you dreaming of visiting, too!
For me this is another winner, one I've no hesitation in highly recommending it to anyone who enjoys well crafted, enthralling and enchanting reads and I'm very grateful to have been gifted a copy without obligation via NetGalley. This is my honest opinion after enjoying reading it. I'll definitely continue to look out for more from this author in future! -
Lighthearted, humorous and magically romantic!
This is a charming story that highlights that no matter how challenging life might seem at times things always seem to work out and reminds us that sometimes dreams do come true.
The characters are sweet, supportive, dependable and quirky. The prose is expressive and polished. And the plot is an enchanting mix of drama, emotion, entertaining mishaps, loss, love; as well as an insightful view into the City of Venice, including the food, the culture, the architecture, the history and the art.
Whenever you pick up a novel by Williams you always know it's going to be a warm, passionate, fascinating novel about an idyllic place in the world that you can't help but want to see, visit and experience once you've finished it and this book is no exception.
Thank you to T.A. Williams and Canelo for providing me with a copy in an exchange for an honest review.
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I have said before Trevor is one of my favourite ‘feel-good’ authors so it comes as no surprise that I immediately leapt to read this ARC. While the cover is divine from a newbie readers viewpoint, I would read a book covered in brown paper by Trevor because you know it’s the contents within that make it magical and this story is no exception.
It begins dramatically, Penny Lane (yes, Beatles fans!) performs a brave rescue and from there her mundane life as a waitress and budding artist starts to change. She is approached by a mystery woman and rather bizarrely offered a job. Now this isn’t any ordinary employment but it has the potential for decent money and the possibility of getting Penny out of her basic accommodation and off the breadline. She immediately starts planning a trip to Australia to meet up with her boyfriend.
But things don’t go so smoothly in that direction yet Penny still dares to dream that she may make it as a big artist in Venice.
What follows is a wondrous story, full of warmth and humour especially difficult under the circumstances in places with the awful characters at times. The pleasantries of Venice shine through, it truly is a beautiful city and the descriptions are exactly as I remember it.
This is something slightly different for this author but he pulls it off tremendously and I’m delighted to report there is the suitable addition of a Labrador .. Gilbert is full of charm.
Read this and escape into a world of food, drink, sight-seeing but will Penny find love or achieve her dream? I’m being purposely vague because this is a book you will benefit from as you read it and form your own opinions. Needless to say it gets 5 stars from me.
Thanks to Trevor, Netgalley, Canelo and Faye for my ARC. I read and reviewed voluntarily. -
The setting for reading this novel was perfect. I was on a cruise ship in the Western Carribean and I decided that Dreaming of Venice could be the perfect addition to my vacation. Sadly, I haven’t enjoyed this book as much as I would have liked.
I enjoyed the storyline, it was light and well written. I also loved having a glimpse into the artistic inspiration of Penny. T.A. Williams is able to bring a fresh sense of humor throughout the story that is quite enjoyable. Let me do a quick summary of the story: Penny received an offer that she simply can’t refuse: a lot of money and not working hard to earn it. I don’t want to get into details about what it is because it would prevent the reader to enjoy this part of the story that is carefully crafted. The inclusion of Penny’s dreams is really interesting, it all made sense in the end. Who would have believed that getting out of Penny’s comfort zone would have her finally seeing Venice?
The part of the book that I was struggling with was the characters development. There was something missing. While I enjoyed reading about Penny adventures and romance, I was not able to feel any connection with her (or any other characters in the book). I really appreciate when there is a constant psychological/emotional evolution throughout a story, sadly, I did not get that sense in this book. I have to say that I liked the character of Jimmy. He brought some craziness and colors to the story, making it really fun to read (who doesn’t like a gay friend in a story?).
I bought another novel by T.A. Williams that I will read eventually. Even though Dreaming of Venice was not the book of the year, I really enjoyed the book and I sincerely hope that I will be able to connect with the characters in Chasing Shadows!
*I was gifted this book by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. -
Firstly, can we just take a look at this cover … How stunningly striking is it? As soon I saw the cover I knew I wanted to jump on to that gondola and sail up the Grand Canal while reading this book. Secondly, I am ashamed to say this is the first book I’ve ever read by this author but as soon as I finished Dreaming of Venice, I went and downloaded Williams’s back catalogue of books and can’t wait to jump into each and every one of them!
The story is written around a delightful character named Penny, who I absolutely loved from the very first chapter. Her life is tough, working a dead end job in a London café, her boyfriend is in Australia and she has a struggling art career that is going no-where. Her life changes the day she saves a child from what could have ended in a devastating tragedy when she quickly becomes an overnight hero on social media. She is pursued by a woman called Caroline who tracks her down and offers her a very interesting proposition. The stuff that dreams are made of.
The story moves at a great pace and before I knew it, I was at the end. I was hooked from the minute I started reading. The writing was exquisite, Venice was brought to life right before my very eyes with the gorgeous descriptions, the characters joyful and being a huge dog lover I especially loved Gilbert, the black Labrador who was a lovely addition to the story.
Overall, it was a warm-hearted cosy tale, the perfect story with the right mix of humour, friendship and romance. The characters endearing and the plot engaging. Feel good fiction at it’s best.
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I was lucky enough to read an early version of this story last year after being asked by the author. He was unsure as to whether people would still like a book which wasn't part of his 'What Happens In' series. On reading it I was able to assure him that people would love it regardless. I did give some feedback and I was delighted to discover he has taken that and improved what I thought was an already perfect story.
Reading this again I was instantly drawn into the story, even though I knew what was going to happen. Mind you, the author did manage to surprise me with a chapter he added in due to a suggestion I made. I won't say which chapter, but suffice to say I think its addition is extremely well done and exactly right for the story.
In his previous series the addition of a certain type of dog was what made the series what it is. Originally this story didn't have that, but he has managed to find a suitable place to fit one in quite sneakily! Hats off to you Mr Williams for that wee surprise.
Another brilliant story from someone who has fast become a go to author for me. Huge thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing a copy. -
This is a perfectly undemanding holiday read: but I really don’t understand the glowing 5 star reviews. It’s an odd little book because the romance element is barely there. We don’t actually get to Venice until chapter 16 and we don’t meet the hero until chapter 18. It’s quite well written and the plot idea was an interesting premise - I quite like the doppelgänger trope, but it’s nothing special.
The characters are one dimensional and the plot line execution requires a real suspension of disbelief but it’s an enjoyable fantasy nonetheless! Would not rave about it but I wouldn’t condemn it either. It simply disappointed me as I like a lot more focus on the h/H relationship than is in this book. It’s Dairy milk chocolate not Belgian Truffles but there are times when all you need is Dairy Milk. I have read one other by this author and I don’t think I will rush to read another as I like my characters to be a little more real and plots to have a little more depth. -
I loved this book. It was everything I imagined it to be. Lovely feel good summer read. Nice characters and a storyline that was interesting and fun to follow. Definitely love this author
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Omg, that prologue!!!!! I assumed at the start that ‘Dreaming of Venice’, based on the cover, was going to be a bit candyfloss; soft natured & sweet. How wrong was I! I’ll say it again, omg that prologue!!!!
What an unbelievable way to begin a novel! Williams certainly knows how to reel his readers in, that’s for sure! I think my heart went in my mouth whilst also forgetting to breathe for the duration of the prologue, no joke, it really was just…wow. From that moment on I knew that Williams’ novel had me under its spell. I wouldn’t be leaving that book without a fight! And by fight I mean my three year old telling me for the 184656374959687 time that day, that she was hungry. Probably the ONLY excuse that made me pause reading. Again, no joke!
Penny is an artist in the making, she just needs that one gallery to give her the chance; unfortunately it’s not happening as quickly as she would have hoped. With her boyfriend in Australia and work colleagues attempting to pimp her out to all and sundry, Penny knows that her life needs to change, and fast. But, Penny isn’t the sort of person to give up without a fight, let’s hope she can channel that fight into creating a life to be proud of!
All of the characters in ‘Dreaming of Venice’ were such fun to read about and get to know. They all brought something completely different to the storyline with their larger than life type personalities. Do I have a favourite? I actually have two favourites, I’m not going to say who though! #sorrynotsorry!
I absolutely LOVED ‘Dreaming of Venice’! For me, the overall plot was incredibly well thought out and executed in such a beautifully written manner. It was so refreshing to read a storyline in this genre that surprised me, as usually i’m guessing the events before they happen. With this book, I didn’t! It was AMAZING! T.A.Williams gets extra brownie points for that, that’s for sure!
Reading ‘Dreaming of Venice’, for me, was the same as opening a gift that you have been waiting ages for; the excitement of seeing the gift – beginning the novel, peeling the sticky tape and paper off of the gift – savouring every moment of every chapter, the excitement of holding the contents of the gift in your hands – the moment of the book where loose ends get tied up and phenomenal things happen. And, finally, feeling extremely content with the gift for a very long time – feeling elated because of the wonderful storyline that you have just read, knowing full well that you won’t be forgetting it in a hurry.
Honestly? The above is exactly how I felt whilst reading T.A.Williams brand new novel, Dreaming of Venice. I cannot fault his novel at all, it was incredible, fun, different and beautifully written; this is Williams’ best book to date!
Spell-binding from the first page to the last page, Dreaming of Venice is THE book to read this Summer, and every day afterwards. Such a joy to read.
Thank you Canelo! -
A Dream
T A Williams has a notorious habit of ending his books too soon. Or perhaps I enjoy them too much that I'd much rather they never end. It's a good thing he's written quite so many- one of his books is never nearly enough!
This book was a classic 'from rags to riches tale' but princess and the pauper style. I love this kind of story. Penny is an artist but not yet discovered so currently she works at a café. She looks like Olivia- practically identical, if her hair wasn't in such a terrible state! Olivia is rich, in possession of a respectable reputation. When the stars align to bring these young women together, Penny gets thrown into a dream. The kind of dream where you can spend a whole day shopping, get a free makeover and never have to worry about bills and debts. That is, if she holds up her end of the deal: she must pose as Olivia for all social events until Olivia feels confident to take over. However, the situation becomes a little tricky when Penny meets Olivia's crush but worse, when she meets the man of her own dreams. Literally.
I love this story, it was quite like It Had To Be You by Keris Stainton (another favourite of mine.) T A Williams writes so wonderfully it's practically magical: he writes of the dreamiest of locations- Venice being the subject of this one, as well as the world in the eyes of a young millionaire.
I received this book through NetGalley. -
Thoroughly enjoyed this rather unusual story. Well worth reading.
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I would like to thank NetGalley and Canelo for the ARC of "Dreaming of Venice" by T.A. Williams for my honest review.
The genres of this story are Women's Fiction and Romance.
This is such a good feel book, and I find the author's descriptions of Venice are enticing and amazing. I can picture the canals, the hotels, the Renaissance feel of the architecture. I also have images of Gondola Rides and Canal tours. I wish I could purchase a ticket and travel to Venice right now!
I like the way that the author describes his characters, as down to earth people with flaws and imperfections.
Our heroine Penny is an aspiring artist, working as a waitress to make ends meet. She rescues a baby in a carriage that is headed to fall in front of a train. Penny has terrible luck in her love life, but has a positive attitude.
Penny is offered a strange opportunity to make some money. Part of this job is to travel to Venice on business. One of Penny's biggest dreams is to go to Venice. Will Penny find happiness and love? Is Venice the city where dreams come true?
This was an enjoyable and enchanting read, and I would recommend it highly. -
Oh my goodness! THIS cover! Amazing! The colors are TO DIE FOR! I can honestly say that if this is what Venice truly looks like I will be visiting very soon!
The concept behind this story is so creative! I love the mystery and the intrigue! The dynamic between the characters is at a whole different level.
Penny was basically living life day to day and felt like her life was going no where. Then one day she was approached with an offer that she couldn't refuse. The money was amazing and with her bills piling up she really couldn't say anything other than yes! Would she really be able to pull it all off in the end?
There are so many elements to this piece - love, mystery, art, heartbreak, friendship and so much more. This story will draw you in from the beginning and the images that TA paints really make you feel are you are right there with the characters in London and Venice. -
Realistic? No.
Charming? Yes!
I quite enjoyed this story. I liked that the reason Penny was covering for Olivia wasn't anything untoward and didn't cause any serious problems in her life about deceit. And don't we all hope for that 'love at first sight' miracle so we can avoid dating all those duds.
The ending was a bit abrupt for me. I find it a bit annoying when the relationship magically comes together on the last page of a book and we're meant to assume there's a happily ever after. I need proof! Give me a few more chapters or an epilogue at least! But all in all reading this book was a very pleasant way to spend a day.
Good job, Trevor, you sly dog you. -
Penny is waitressing in a cafe whist dreaming of seeing Venice one day. When an unexpected opportunity comes her way - we see Venice through her eyes and the glamour part of her opportunity. I loved every page of this book and it really made we want to go to Venice one day. I loved the characters and the way we got to know them better over the course of the book. You really felt part of the story.
I have loved all of TA Williams previous books- I love his writing style and the fact that you can escape to a new destination with each book with believable characters and a hint of romance. -
Advertised as a feel-good-read, the young woman at the center of this story goes on a fairy tale sort of adventure and is rewarded with a fairy tale ending. Her journey is picaresque, with twists and turns in her path to romance and financial security. She deals with various different romantic interests: men from her past, some in her present, and some in her dreams about Venice.
Dreaming of Venice is an accurate title since the English protagonist doesn't actually get to Venice until the end of the book, after dreaming of the Italian city throughout the story. If you are looking for a book set in Venice, this isn't it. Most of the story takes place in England, and mostly in London. Non-Brits should be prepared for English amounts of alcohol in daily life (massive!), and English reverse snobbery (“Her accent was very posh, but her smile was friendly.”)
The young woman at the center of the story enters into an unusual agreement that comes with lots of perks, both financial and personal. Her life changes dramatically as she earns more money, opening up a new social life, creative life (she is a painter), better living conditions, better friends (her early ones are rather disgusting, with copious sexually inappropriate suggestions, like that she should prostitute herself!!!), better access to healthcare, and improved personal welfare.
This author always writes smooth prose, in this case 3rd-person limited narrative, that is gently educational, full of life lessons. With the exception of the gross and ignorant friends who think prostitution is a wonderful job for a woman, the book is light entertainment, a fairy tale story for a deserving young woman. I received a review-copy of this book. This is my honest review. The illustrated review is at Italophile Book Reviews.
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The Blurb :
Find love, friendship and prosecco – in the magical city of Venice
Life is tough for Penny. A dead end job in a London café, a boyfriend in Australia (what could go wrong?) and an art career going nowhere. But then Penny is approached with an extraordinary proposition.
It isn’t going to be easy but, if she can pull it off, she will turn her life around and at long last see the fulfilment of her dream – to visit Venice. And, just maybe, find true happiness with the handsome man of her dreams.
But can dreams come true?
My Thoughts :
Firstly there was no question that I was going to read this book. I love Trevor Williams, he is my go to male author and I get excited when I know he has a new book coming out. As with all of his previous books, I love the escapism factor found in every one of his stories. He has a unique way of drawing the reader in and making us fall in love with his charactors.
This has such a beatuifyl inviting cover aswell, those colours will make you want to read the book before you even look at the blurb.
As I have been to Venice, it was lovely to reacquaint myself with the place. I like that Penny dreamt about Venice every night. As always I love the descriptions that Trevor forms about the place and surroundings. Making us feel we are really there in the moment.
Wasnt a surprise to find Gilbert, a Labrador featured in the story as this is Trevor's stamp in every book.
Although I really enjoyed this book, it wasnt my favourite, I will always have a soft spot for the What happens in.... Series.
Once again this is a must read, even if its just to go on an imaginative trip to Venice. Looking forward to the next book from this author. -
Penny lives in a room in a rat infested house and life is not treating her well. An act of bravery leads to a different set of experiences altogether.
I don’t know if it is because I’d just read a couple of very intense books when I picked up Dreaming of Venice, but it was the perfect read for me, feeling akin to eating a refreshing sorbet after a heavy meal. Unashamedly women’s fiction, Dreaming of Venice has an assured touch that transports the reader away from the cares of the world into the lives of Penny, Caroline and Olivia in a hugely satisfying way.
Admittedly, one has to suspend disbelief at the underlying premise (but I don’t want to explain more for fear of ruining part of the plot), but I had no difficulty in doing that and found myself relaxing into a gorgeous narrative that had me entirely entertained. I found the writing flowed effortlessly and thoroughly enjoyed the naturalistic dialogue and the smattering of Italian too which served to add credibility to the story.
What also appealed to me alongside the expected love elements of such a genre was the description and quality of the art and of setting, especially in Venice. I wanted to go and look up some of the paintings mentioned so that I was having the same experiences s the characters and I found myself completely transported to Venice making me want to return immediately.
The themes T.A. Williams explores are deftly handled. In Dreaming of Venice there is much about identity and how we judge others by appearance, and as well as love we find grief, friendship and family relationships so that there is depth as well as entertainment.
I thoroughly enjoyed Dreaming of Venice and cannot recommend it highly enough to those wanting a smashing escapist read. It’s just lovely. -
I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley. This is my review.
I’m very interested in history, and with this novel being located in London and eventually Venice, I was intrigued from the get-go. This novel was fun, and very dream-like. Penny, a regular girl does something heroic at the beginning of this novel. From the exposure of this she is offered an opportunity of a lifetime. This opportunity comes with many perks, drama and best of all friendship and love. This novel was very quick to read, and the author does a fantastic job of describing the beautiful landscape that is London and Italy. It is novels like this one in particular that really makes you want to follow the dreams you’ve set for yourself…like traveling all over Europe. The cover although beautiful is kind of ironic because Penny travels to Venice in December close to Christmas…and the whole time she is there the weather is rainy, windy and extremely cold. I would definitely read another novel by this author. -
Do you believe in love at first sight? This is a book for you!
I enjoy reading books by T.A. Williams, his books bring me back to countries and areas that I visited when I lived in Germany.
In Dreaming of Venice, Penny serves tables in a small, out of the way restaurant. She is a “waiting to be discovered” painter/artist trying to make ends meet. She is also a doppelgänger of Olivia, a rich heiress who is currently unable to function socially due to a deep depression precipitated by the loss of her beloved father.
Penny is asked to fill in for Olivia until Olivia regains her strength and confidence to function as the CEO at her company. Penny sees this man and is very attracted to him. Love at first sight? He also sees her and the same thing happens. The story is exciting, he a prince and she the pauper. Well worth the read. -
I always enjoy T A Williams' books and not only because all of those I've read have featured a loveable Labrador! Dreaming of Venice was a good, light, holiday read. I liked the main characters, particularly Penny, and the unusual storyline. I LOVE Venice so, for me, the setting for the second half of the book was perfect. The city was well captured (Murano is my favourite of the small islands too) and it made me want to go on another visit. An enjoyable read set in the most fascinating of cities; a mysterious, handsome man and a happy ending – what more could you want? Oh yes, a dog and I'm pleased to say there is one!
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Thank you to Netgalley, Canelo and TA Williams for allowing to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I didn’t really get this book and it was kind of an unbelievable situation to be in. Is there someone else in the world (or actually in the same city) that can take your place and step into your life with just a new hairdo and a fresh set of nails and no one notice?
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* I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review*
I loved this book! It was cute and heartfelt! My favorite of corse was the ending !!!! I really enjoyed this book. I was hesitant because it took me a while to really get into the book, that being said once I did I ate it up. Before I knew it I was on the last page. The enjoyed the characters penny and watching the story unfold as well as all the side characters we got to meet. Can we just say though that ending.... shock factor! -
A wonderful read. This book captured me from the start. And why not, it is set in the city of love.
A story of following your heart, and the hardest thing, is believing in yourself. Who knows what may happen when you learn to let go. And this story brings it all to life. It was very well written as the story swept you along, and as you read, you hope for the quintessential, happy ever after ending.
T.A. Williams proves a man can write a good love story. -
A very enjoyable easy read. Great for summer
My 2nd TA Williams book and again very enjoyable. A great easy read for summer holidays. Recommended . Pleasant characters and a good story line. -
Very stilted writing, didn’t finish.
