holiday reading…
Posted in Info on 12/16/2008 07:18 pm by Melissa SenateThe Girlfriends' Cyber Circuit (of which I'm a proud member) is pleased to present DATING DA VINCI, which is next on my TBR list (right after The Knitting Circle by Ann Hood, which I'm reading TWICE). I love this concept of DATING DA VINCI and can't wait to read it.
Dating da Vinci by Malena Lott
Ramona Elise is in a rut—a 36-year-old widowed mother of two, she can’t seem to find what make her truly happy in life. Making sure her kids are happy isn’t the hard part; Ramona’s looking for the passion she lost two years ago when she lost her husband and her world turned upside down. When a handsome Italian immigrant walks into her English class, Ramona never expects to find la dolce vita (the sweet life) in a younger man—or in her self.
Says Malena: "I wrote the story of Ramona Elise Griffen (Mona Lisa) because so many women can relate to a time in your life when you need a renaissance - an awakening. For Ramona, 36, a widowed mother of two, she’s been living life as a Griever for two years, since the unexpected death of her husband to a heart attack two years prior. She’s put her life on hold, but is ready, slowly, to find who she is now and what she should do next. As an English teacher to immigrants, she meets Leondardo da Vinci, a striking twenty-five year old Italian who shares a lot of characteristics with the real da Vinci. She gives him a place to stay in her husband’s garage studio, while he shows her so much more. The story is one of soul mates and second chances and finding joy after tragedy. I hope you’ll enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it." Available in bookstores everywhere.
About the Author
Malena Lott writes humorous and heartfelt mainstream women’s fiction novels. With national speaking experience, she is a brand and marketing consultant and facilitates personal and professional development workshops for women. Dating da Vinci is Malena Lott’s second novel. Lott is a married mother of three and resides in Oklahoma. Lott invites you to her web site where she has posted cooking videos, contests and an excerpt of the first chapter: www.malenalott.com.
"Written smartly…satisfying and uplifting."Publishers Weekly
"This book was an extremely well written story that captivated me from the very beginning. I fell in love with the characters and Ramona's journey… I will definitely bereading more by Ms. Lott. – The Book Binge
01/13/2009 at 5:39 pm
Oh wow, I came onto your website to check out what you’ve got coming out soon and I find my very own quote, woo hoo! =) If you haven’t already, you should definitely read this book, very entertaining!
01/13/2009 at 7:08 pm
Rowena, too funny–I was visiting Book Binge today. MY TBR pile is so big, but a friend just me this book so I’m adding to the top at your rec. Thanks!