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|19 August 2025
A girls' getaway to Northern Italy is just what friends Grace and Claire need. As they immerse themselves in the culture and laid back way of life, both women see how God is revealing his purpose in the lives they left at home . . . lives in desperate need...
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A girls' getaway to Northern Italy is just what friends Grace and Claire need. As they immerse themselves in the culture and laid back way of life, both women see how God is revealing his purpose in the lives they left at home . . . lives in desperate need...
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I enjoyed reading Gelato at the Villa, the second book in Robin Jones Gunn’s charming Suitcase Sisters vacation contemporary series. Grace is a medical receptionist from California who’s married with a young daughter. She plans a vacation in Italy with Claire, her best friend who shares her passion for books and reading. Claire is also married with a young daughter. She’s a construction company project manager who lives near Claire in California.
The story opens with Grace and Claire landing in Italy and heading to their first stop in Venice. They later visit Tuscany and the northern lake region. The setting is steeped in history and is like a character in the story.
I loved travelling with Grace and Claire as they immersed themselves in experiencing the fascinating history, architecture, churches, art, culture, hospitality and culinary delights of Northern Italy. Pasta and gelato, among other local delicacies, are featured in the story.
Grace and Claire fell in love with Italy, despite encountering a few hiccups and a couple of surprises in their travel plans. I loved the side characters and the pearls of wisdom they generously shared with Claire and Grace along with their hospitality.
The story is beautifully written in single point of view from Claire’s perspective. Claire and Grace’s faith and healing journeys are explored as they deal with past emotional baggage. They are challenged to consider faith matters and their relationship with God.
I recommend Gelato at the…
It took me about 100 pages to start enjoying this novel. After that it was laughing or crying the whole way! The emotions portrayed, the symbolism, the longing and growth were all masterfully expressed. I love the subtle way God drew the women to Himself and revealed more about themselves and Himself to them. It was a nice touch to have the 2 cookie recipes at the end as well.
It took me about 100 pages to start enjoying this novel. After that it was laughing or crying the whole way! The emotions portrayed, the symbolism, the longing and growth were all masterfully expressed. I love the subtle way God drew the women to Himself and revealed more about themselves and Himself to them. It was a nice touch to have the 2 cookie recipes at the end as well.
