The Italian Escape: A feel-good holiday romance set in Italy - the PERFECT beach read for summer 2022

Name: The Italian Escape: A feel-good holiday romance set in Italy - the PERFECT beach read for summer 2022
Price: 2.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (1925 reviews)
Author: Catherine Mangan

by Catherine Mangan

Contemporary Fiction Romance

4.4 (1,925)

4.4 stars from 1,925 reviews. Top 81% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 3, 2026

Price history: $0.99 – $7.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love stories about starting over in a new place and want the escapism without the heavy emotional baggage.
You enjoy contemporary romance that moves at a leisurely pace with plenty of food, scenery, and local charm.
You're drawn to protagonists who are flawed and figuring life out, not perfect or superhuman from the start.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer plots with high stakes or serious conflict rather than gentle obstacles resolved through friendship and determination.
You find Italian settings and cafe culture plots formulaic or tired.
You want romance to be the central focus of the story rather than a subplot alongside a business venture.

About this book

Niamh Kelly is thirty-three, living at home, and recently dumped by her boss. When her sister invites her on a work trip to the Italian coast, Niamh accepts eagerly, hoping to escape into a world of prosecco, good food, and beaches. Upon arrival, Niamh falls in love with the Italian town and decides to stay to open a coffee shop in the old town streets, despite having no experience. However, a family tragedy and challenges during the tourist season test her commitment to her new venture. With support from new Italian friends and the possibility of romance, Niamh must decide whether she can make her new life in Italy work. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Italian coast.

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$0.99 – $7.99

Currently on sale at $2.99 — 63% off peak. Price has dropped 13 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 152 days. Typically stays discounted for 1564 days.

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Currently around #11K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller. Sales have softened 63% recently.

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Currently 4.4★ from 1,925 reviews

Gaining approximately 25 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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