Rome for the Summer

Escape to Rome with this sparkling summer romance!

'Art, history, intrigue, travel and romance - this book has it all . . . an immersive and intriguing romance - utterly captivating' SANDY BARKER

'I loved, loved, loved this story!! I quite honestly couldn't put it down'

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'A really lovely read - and one I'd certainly recommend to all'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

'An absolutely delightful and heartwarming summer read!'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

'Loved loved loved this book, a bright summery summer in Rome!'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

'I absolutely loved this book . . . the best of escapist romance'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

'A clever, sweeping, dual-timeline romance that will absolutely keep you guessing! . . . can't wait for more from this talented author'

⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader review

Kate Harper has always loved the painting that has hung in her parents' dining room for years, never suspecting that it is worth a fortune. When her art dealer boyfriend cheats her family out of the proceeds of the painting's sale, she is left devastated and alone.

Kate discovers that two hundred years ago, the girl in the painting, Charlotte Browne, ran off to Rome with the artist who painted her portrait, but her eventual fate is unknown.

Hoping to uncover the mystery of what happened to Charlotte, Kate seizes the chance of a summer job in Rome, where she strikes up a friendship with Jamie Taylor, an English artist. As they explore the city and start to piece together the surprising secrets of Charlotte's life, Kate finds herself wondering if a summer in Rome can mend a broken heart...

This charming, summery romance is perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft and Miranda Dickinson.

Raves for Lynne Shelby:

'A wonderful fresh new talent' Katie Fforde

'Delightful!' Jane Wenham-Jones

'A genuinely witty and original romance I loved it!' Woman Magazine

'A beautiful story that you will not be able to part with, this is a definite must read' NetGalley reviewer

'Gold-plated romantic escapism at its finest! . . . A fun, flirty and feel-good romantic read that is simply delightful. An irresistible page-turner sprinkle

“A wonderful fresh new talentA genuinely witty and original romance, I loved it!- Woman MagazineDelightful!Warm-hearted, romantic, and beautifully writtenFun and dazzling - a wonderfully glittering romance- Chicks, Rogues and ScandalsA classic - The Writing Garnet”

A wonderful fresh new talent -- Katie Fforde

A genuinely witty and original romance, I loved it!

Woman Magazine

Delightful!

-- Jane Wenham-Jones
Warm-hearted, romantic, and beautifully written -- Kate Field

Fun and dazzling - a wonderfully glittering romance

Chicks, Rogues and Scandals
A classic The Writing Garnet

Lynne Shelby writes contemporary women's fiction and romance. Her debut novel, French Kissing won the Accent Press and Woman magazine Writing Competition. When not writing or reading, Lynne can usually be found at the theatre or exploring a foreign city with her writer's notebook, camera and sketchbook in hand. She lives in London with her husband and has three adult children who live nearby.

Connect with Lynne Shelby on Twitter @LynneShelby5, Facebook /LynneShelbyWriter, or visit her website at

Escape to Rome with this sparkling summer romance! 'Art, history, intrigue, travel and romance - this book has it all . . . an immersive and intriguing romance - utterly captivating' SANDY BARKER 'I loved, loved, loved this story!! I quite honestly couldn't put it down' reader review 'A really lovely read - and one I'd certainly recommend to all ' reader review 'An absolutely delightful and heartwarming summer read!' reader review ' Loved loved loved this book, a bright summery summer in Rome! ' reader review 'I absolutely loved this book . . . the best of escapist romance' reader review 'A clever, sweeping, dual-timeline romance that will absolutely keep you guessing! . . . can't wait for more from this talented author' reader review Kate Harper has always loved the painting that has hung in her parents' dining room for years, never suspecting that it is worth a fortune. When her art dealer boyfriend cheats her family out of the proceeds of the painting's sale, she is left devastated and alone.Kate discovers that two hundred years ago, the girl in the painting, Charlotte Browne, ran off to Rome with the artist who painted her portrait, but her eventual fate is unknown.Hoping to uncover the mystery of what happened to Charlotte, Kate seizes the chance of a summer job in Rome, where she strikes up a friendship with Jamie Taylor, an English artist. As they explore the city and start to piece together the surprising secrets of Charlotte's life, Kate finds herself wondering if a summer in Rome can mend a broken heart... This charming, summery romance is perfect for fans of Sue Moorcroft and Miranda Dickinson. Raves for Lynne Shelby: 'A wonderful fresh new talent' Katie Fforde 'Delightful!' Jane Wenham-Jones 'A genuinely witty and original romance I loved it!' Woman Magazine ' A beautiful story that you will not be able to part with, this is a definite must read ' NetGalley reviewer' Gold-plated romantic escapism at its finest! . . . A fun, flirty and feel-good romantic read that is simply delightful. An irresistible page-turner sprinkle

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