“Written smartly...satisfying and uplifting.” - Publishers Weekly “A remarkable tour de force. This story will make you laugh, cry, and fall in love all over again. This story is so engrossing that once I started reading, I read through the night until I finished. It is riveting, absorbing, painful at times, and ultimately totally satisfying.Curl up with a glass of wine, and spend a fabulous evening dating da Vinci.” - SingleTitles.com "Malena Lott's charming, heartfelt novel about how grieving widow Ramona Elise gets her groove back will have you cheering 'bravissimo' as 'Mona Lisa' experiences her own Renaissance, courtesy of one very hot Leonardo DaVinci." -Jenny Gardiner, award-winning author of Sleeping with Ward Cleaver "I loved Dating da Vinci. Funny.  Timely.  Totally Identifiable." -Sharon Sala, NYT Best-selling author "Clever and charming!" -Michelle Yu, author of China Dolls "Goofy, humble, and gratifyingly real, Ramona treads the fine line between lust and love, passion and reality, while still managing to dodge many of life’s roadblocks. (Ramona) learns to open her heart to new possibilities in order to find la dolce vita in Lott’s delightfully affirming romance." -Booklist  “…a Texas-based hybrid of How Stella Got Her Groove Back and Under the Tuscan Sun. Happily, Lott takes her story in several surprising directions: she throws some serious curveballs in her wise-in-the-ways-of-love Italian stereotype, and Ramona, in a refreshing plot twist, discovers that some of her carefully nursed unhappiness was the product of her own insecurities…it’s thoughtful, heartfelt, and undeniably engaging.” - Word Candy “The book is rich with a cast of zany and interesting characters, lessons about life and love, and bittersweet moments that will make you laugh through your tears and leave you wanting to hug your children and your husband... a quick-witted page turner that will keep you up late, burning the midnight oil to live vicariously through Mona Lisa.” - The Oklahoman “an extremely well written story that captivated me from the very beginning. I fell in love with the characters and Ramona's journey... I definitely recommend this book for those lazy weekends when a good book is all that's needed to make the weekend a good one.” - Book Binge “Little did I know what a delightful adventure was ahead of me when I chose this poignant and funny book solely based on its title...Lott gives excellent insight into a woman’s feelings through her strong female protagonists...This compelling, heartfelt novel draws the reader along on her journey to find la vita allegro – a joyful life.” - Curled Up With a Good Book “I enjoyed this book so much that I finished it the very same day I received it. If you’re looking for a heartfelt, fast-paced read where you end up learning almost as much as the main character does then I highly recommend this book.”--- i just finished.com “Has all the makings of a great romantic comedy.” - Bookopolis “Dating da Vinci is one of those books where you cheer for the heroine right from the start...a heartfelt, well written account of a woman's search for self after losing her husband.  Malena Lott is a skilled writer and I look forward to reading more from her.” - Novel Thoughts Malena Lott & Dating da Vinci
My light women’s fiction novel Dating da Vinci is getting rave reviews and is available at Amazon and booksellers everywhere!
 
Dating da Vinci follows young widow Ramona Elise as she experiences her own renaissance, with the help of an Italian immigrant named Leonardo da Vinci. A great winter read and an uplifting gift for the book lover on your Christmas list. Here’s wishing you la dolce vita - the sweet life!
 
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