One Italian Summer (USED)

Experience an unforgettable story of love, loss, and second chances in One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle—an instant New York Times bestseller and a mesmerizing novel set along Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast. From the bestselling author of In Five Years, this emotionally rich story explores the powerful bond between mothers and daughters, wrapped in a touch of magical realism.

When Katy loses her mother, Carol—her confidante, her guide, her best friend—she is left navigating grief and uncertainty. With a long-planned mother-daughter trip to Positano still ahead, Katy travels alone to the breathtaking seaside town her mother once loved. Surrounded by sun-drenched cliffs, sparkling blue waters, and the warmth of Italian culture, Katy begins to heal.

But everything changes when Carol suddenly reappears—alive, vibrant, and thirty years old.

As Katy spends a magical summer getting to know her mother as a young woman, she discovers a version of Carol she never knew—complex, imperfect, and beautifully human. Through this surreal and transformative journey, Katy must reconcile her memories with reality and redefine what it means to love, lose, and move forward.

Perfect for fans of heartfelt women’s fiction and immersive travel-inspired novels, One Italian Summer is a moving exploration of grief, identity, and the enduring connection between mothers and daughters. With lush descriptions of the Amalfi Coast and Serle’s signature emotional storytelling, this novel is both a poignant escape and a deeply resonant read.