This book had all of the right ingredients for me to love it: enemies to lovers, food, Italy, road trip. And I definitely did enjoy it!

Olive starts out seeming a little cold, at least towards her father’s restaurant. But as the story progresses, you get to know her more and her true motivations come out. Of course a lot of her interpretation of events were caused by misunderstandings, but she opens herself to possibilities and eventually everything is revealed.

The story is told from Olive’s POV, so we don’t get a deep dive into Leo’s motivations. But Leo is a really good guy who respected her father and tried to save the restaurant.

Once Olive and Leo get over their resentments of each other, they are amazing together. While Olive is still torn about what to do, Leo supports her choice either way; even when it means he may have to give up or delay his dreams. And when the twist comes (and it’s a doozy I did not expect- which is rare), Leo is there to support Olive, even when it means giving her space.

Overall this was a story full of fun, food and family.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC for review consideration through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.