I loved this book and I loved every book Peter Pezzelli has written. If you have not read any of his prior books, I highly recommend them. The author explores themes of friendship, hope and second chances in this latest book. He invites readers into the lives of an unforgettable family--and into the warmth of one very special bed and breakfast, "Villa Mirabella."
Rising star Jason Mirabella was on top of the world. As the marketing guru for an up and coming medical device company in California, he had it all: plenty of money, a luxurious apartment, a flashy car, and his boss gorgeous daughter for his girlfriend. Then one bad decision costs him everything. Finding himself one morning curled up on a mattress on the floor of his now otherwise empty apartment, Jason faces some hard truths. Out of work, out of money, and out of options, Jason decides to go home.
Home is Providence, RI, where Jasons father owns a declining bed-and-breakfast. Jasons brother and sister, who help their father run the business, are not happy with their fathers decision to welcome Jason back home and offer him a position at the inn. Jason isnt all that thrilled with the idea at first, either, but with no other options available to him, he decides to give it a try and gradually regains his faith in himself and his abilities. But something continues to haunt his thoughts, and it takes a life-threatening experience in Providence and a return trip to California for him to really come to terms with his disastrous past and make the necessary decisions to move forward with his life.
This was a heartwarming story of family, love, and redemption. I really enjoyed watching Jasons character evolve and the byplay between Jason and his family was both entertaining and endearing. The insight Mr. Pezelli gives the reader into the Mirabellas boisterous Italian family, neighborhood, and lifestyle is a pleasure to experience. This is definitely a book I would recommend to others as a captivating read with an uplifting, happy ending. I give Villa Mirabella 4 stars.
Home is Providence, RI, where Jasons father owns a declining bed-and-breakfast. Jasons brother and sister, who help their father run the business, are not happy with their fathers decision to welcome Jason back home and offer him a position at the inn. Jason isnt all that thrilled with the idea at first, either, but with no other options available to him, he decides to give it a try and gradually regains his faith in himself and his abilities. But something continues to haunt his thoughts, and it takes a life-threatening experience in Providence and a return trip to California for him to really come to terms with his disastrous past and make the necessary decisions to move forward with his life.
This was a heartwarming story of family, love, and redemption. I really enjoyed watching Jasons character evolve and the byplay between Jason and his family was both entertaining and endearing. The insight Mr. Pezelli gives the reader into the Mirabellas boisterous Italian family, neighborhood, and lifestyle is a pleasure to experience. This is definitely a book I would recommend to others as a captivating read with an uplifting, happy ending. I give Villa Mirabella 4 stars.
