Summer by the Sea

This was certainly one of the better romance novels I've read (in terms of mass market paperbacks), both in plot and characterization. However, Rosa's clothing choices (a red polka-dotted halter top, red capri pants, big hoop earrings...?) leave a lot to be desired.

That's a relatively minor issue though. I feel that a distracting issue with books written by people who are trying to capture Italian-American families is a penchant for really terrible naming. But other than that, this book was quite good. I just hope you don't get distracted by some of the trite names!