The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti by Jennifer Probst: Book Review

The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti takes readers on an escape to Positano, Italy. It’s a lovely story of three sisters who reconnect with one another and themselves. This is the first book I’ve read from Jennifer Probst, but it certainly won’t be my last. The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti is out now.

From the Publisher:

Book Review:

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Told using multiple narrators and time frames, the author provides the reader with an emotional connection to the story and characters.

Olivia’s story begins in the late 1970’s as a university student traveling with her Aunt to Positano during her summer break. She is enchanted with the people, geography and food of the area. Olivia also falls in love with Rafe, a local man who works with his father on tourism boats in the area. She spends her summers returning to this area with a goal of making a permanent move once she is finished her education.

Life doesn’t always fall in an orderly manner though, does it? Olivia eventually meets another man back in New York and eventually marries. They have three grown daughter: Priscilla, Devon and Bailey who have become estranged over the years. It is only upon their visit to their mother’s beloved Positano that the begin to heal their relationships with one another.

As the three women seek to find the mysterious love of their mother’s youth, each gains new perspective into their own lives and feel a new connection to their mother. The story is full of romance, Italian culture and family love – perfect for those readers who enjoy Women’s Fiction.

Audiobook Review:

I listened to the audiobook version of The Secret Love Letters of Olivia Moretti which was narrated by Therese Plummer, Anne Marie Lee and Edoardo Ballerini. The use of an ensemble cast was very appreciated and provided an easy to listen to performance. The audiobook version is a great choice for this book to those that appreciate this format.

What I Liked:

• The use of multiple narrators and time frames to set the story.
• The well-developed and likeable characters.
• The emotional impact of the story.

I Recommend This Book To:

Those readers who enjoy Women’s Fiction or stories of family.

My Rating:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to my local public library for bringing in this audiobook.

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One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle

Three Coins by Kimberly Sullivan

Love Your Life by Sophie Kinsella