An Italian Island Love Story: The breath-taking BRAND NEW Italian summer romance from Leonie Mack for 2026

A BRAND NEW sun-soaked Italian summer romance for fans of Sarah Morgan, Mandy Baggot and Jill Mansell 🇮🇹💖 'All the sparkle of a perfect summer read.' Camilla Isley Every book in the Weddings Planners series can be read as a standalone.

When wedding planner Toni Goschl arrives on the sun-drenched Tuscan island of Elba, she can’t wait to finally meet her online friend Gabri in person.

There’s only one small problem… instead of the female florist she’d been expecting, waiting for her is heartbreakingly handsome, jaw-droppingly gorgeous, Gabriele Orzati. With only a week to go until the beach-front wedding Toni and Gabri are working on, they decide to make the best of an awkward situation and spend the time together as planned.

For seven unforgettable days, as Toni gets to know the breathtaking island – and the open-hearted man who calls Elba home – she finds it increasingly difficult, in the close quarters of Gabri’s clifftop villa, to resist turning their friendship into something more.

But Toni and Gabri both have heartache in their pasts, complex lives and commitments and as the week of the wedding gathers pace, real life swims back into focus. When the time comes for Toni to head home, there’s only one question she will have to answer - can a romance begun under the dreamy Italian sun ever become a happily-ever-after?

Let Leonie Mack whisk you away on the perfect summer escape full of sunshine, romance and Italian dreams. Not to be missed by fans of Jill Mansell, Mandy Baggot and Sarah Morgan.

Readers love Leonie Mack:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Hugely enjoyable romance set against a gorgeous backdrop. Loved the unique mix of weddings and adventure.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The setting was glorious, I so love the beautiful locations and fascinating activities we are treated to in a Leonie Mack story. The story was fast paced with lots of interesting emotions being shared. The enforced proximity trope gave their relationship extra sparkle. And at times it really did sizzle!’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved this book, which exceeded my expectations. It’s a fun & ultimately optimistic story about love & second chances. I would recommend it as a good summer read, or an escape to read during the colder days of winter.’ Reader review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A fantastic read, with a hint of spice, and a shed load of precarious situations where there is a second chance, close proximity and one-bed tropes explored!’ Reader review

Authors love Leonie Mack:

'A tender, uplifting romance that’ll sweep you away to Italy, bringing my country to life with lush detail and all the sparkle of a perfect summer read. An irresistible escapist love story filled with gelato, flirty banter, and heartfelt emotion.' Camilla Isley

‘The perfect summer adventure!' Jennifer Bibby

'As funny as it is emotional, the story is full of tender moments and hilarious escapades as the pair travel across Europe – Leonie Mack creates a fabulous sense of place.' Helen Hawkins

'A wonderfully escapist read about second chances.' Carryl Church

‘I love her beautiful settings and brooding heroes!' Sarah Bennett

'A masterclass in how to put characters in near-impossible situations and bring them out on the other side in a totally believable way. A treat of a book – knotty premise, vivid characters and deft plot all equally good.' Sue Moorcroft

' A Wedding in the Sun is heartfelt, funny, and the perfect summer read.' Ally Wiegand

'An addictive, emotional rollercoaster of a romance, drenched in sunshine and laughter.' Emma Jackson

‘I love Leonie's books - so romantic!' Sandy Barker