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DREAMING OF LOVE is a USA TODAY BESTSELLER Emily Braden is a leader in architectural preservation, a pillar in her small hometown, and successful in everything she does—with the exception of finding true love. She’s watched several of her brothers fall in love, and she needs this trip to Tuscany to get away from it all and to stop focusing on what she doesn’t have. Dae Bray doesn’t do flings, and he never stays in one place for very long. As a demolitionist, he goes where jobs take him, and the more often he travels, the better. His trip to Tuscany is all work—until he meets smart and sexy Emily, who makes him reconsider his fear of settling down, his no-fling rule—and just about everything else he’s ever believed about himself. Passion sizzles as Dae and Emily explore the history and beauty of Tuscany. Their romance moves beyond tourist attractions to the bedroom, blossoming into a deep connection neither can deny. But their worlds collide when Emily wants to preserve the property that Dae is there to demolish. Can a woman who sees the beauty in preservation and a man whose life is spent tearing things down find a solid foundation for their love?
Publication Year: 2015
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I've been waiting patiently for Emily's story and it did not disappoint. From her love interest, Dae, to all of the side characters at the villa, I loved the people in this story.
There is a moment where you wouldn't blame Adelina and Serafina got upset with Dae. Instead, they were upset with the situation and called in the troops to share stories, wish and hope together. I loved that. I enjoyed women being there for each other and joining together. The one thing in this book that bugged me is that Emily did get mad at Dae. There were a few times I wanted to shake her and scream, "if he doesn't do it, someone else will!!!" It seemed to me that the women it would impact the most were more understanding of the situation.
I love, love, loved a wonderful conversation that Emily has with her mom toward the end of the book. Sometimes we just need our loved ones to give it to us straight and tell us what we already know inside.
I'm curious about the Leanna/Dae Kurt/Emily connection. I really thought it would possibly come up at the wedding. I know Emily and Kurt aren't really related, but the Braden family is pretty close and I would assume Savannah and Jack were at the wedding. It's nothing important, but I think it would be a cute scene when they realize the connection.