Review of Until Next Sunday by Audry Fryer : Nicole Pyles

I’m still surprised to be writing this while wearing a sweatshirt. It’s June and it’s been unseasonably cool. I find it wonderful to read while it’s chilly. So, I recently had the chance to read the historical romance Until Next Sunday by Audry Fryer. I’m so excited to tell you about it! First, here’s a bit about the book:

After bravely leaving the life she knew to come to America,

illness threatens Rosina’s happily ever after.

When separated, will letters keep their love alive?

Rosina leaves Italy to build a better life, but the reality in America is nothing like the dream. She is far from the Italian countryside and the beautiful olive groves where she grew up. Here the work is endless, and the winters are cold and desolate. She never expects to find love in such a place.

Then she met him. Gianni, the shoemaker’s apprentice, is gentle, handsome, and everything she never knew she needed in her life.

But when Rosina falls ill and is quarantined, their future is at stake. All she can do is cling to the beautiful letters Gianni writes. Each week she tries to survive the long, lonely days until next Sunday for his brief visit.

Will fate bring Rosina and Gianni together once more? Or are they destined to remain star-crossed forever?

Until Next Sunday is a sweet Historical Romance inspired by a true story. It is based on actual Italian love letters which were discovered a century after they were written (some of which are contained in this book.) It is a portrait of the times, and a true immigrant experience. Feel the force with which these two lives find love, against all odds.

My Review

I LOVED this book! What a charming historical romance. I found the language and description of the setting beautiful. I felt so connected to Rosina and her desire for a new life and the difficulties she faced almost right away. The romance written between her and Gianni was so touching. I rooted for them both the whole time. I’m usually not one for romance but this one captivated my heart. I absolutely recommend it if you need a book to read this summer. Best of all this was based on a true story! I loved that. What a beautiful story to carry forward through generations.

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