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Bella Fortuna - Rosanna Chiofalo (2012)
Bella Fortuna tells the story of the Deluca family. Matriarch Olivia and her husband immigrated to the United States years ago from Sicily. The couple opened a tailor shop in Astoria, Queens. The shop has now transformed into a custom bridal boutique where widow Olivia and her three daughters design beautiful gowns. Olivia's oldest daughter, Valentina, is engaged to marry Michael Carello, the man she has loved since she was 10 years old. As the wedding date approaches, Valentina finds herself facing unimaginable betrayal and heartbreak. Valentina travels to the romantic city of Venice and reevaluates the meaning of love. When a tragedy forces her back to Queens, Valentina confronts some of her past pain and chooses forgiveness. This is a beautifully written story that will make the reader fall in love with Valentina and her entire family. (AO)
Bella Fortuna, by Rosanna Chiofalo, is about a bride planning on getting married in Venice. The summary says: "Thirty-year-old Valentina DeLuca always thought she was cursed when it came to love. To add insult to injury, Valentina designs and sews knockoff designer gowns in the bridal boutique she owns with her mother and two sisters. After making countless Bridezillas' dreams come true, this year is Valentina's year to finally tie the knot. Engaged to Michael Carello, Valentina has had a secret crush on Michael since she was a little girl. She can't believe she's really marrying Michael and in her favourite city in the world - Venice! But as Valentina is about to discover, the road to blissful matrimony will be paved with many bumps and having the perfect wedding is much harder than she ever dreamed."